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August 04, 2016

Spirit Pilots Respond To Airline's Second Quarter Financials

Still No Pilot Contract Despite Airline Profits, Union Says

The pilots of Spirit Airlines, as represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), responded to Spirit Airlines’ financial results for the second quarter of 2016, which were announced on Friday, July 29. The company reported an adjusted net income of $78.5 million, an increase of 4.9 percent compared to the same quarter in 2015. This comes just a month after the pilots sought mediation from the National Mediation Board in order to achieve an amended contract.

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EAA Announces Member Benefit Expansion

Offers Discounts On FAA Written Exam At CATS Testing Centers

The EAA has entered into an agreement with Computer Assisted Testing Services, Inc., dba Comira, (CATS) to offer EAA members with a discount on the FAA Written Exams.

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Europe Approves Single-Engine Turbine Commercial Air Transport Operations

Daher Welcomes Move By The EC

During a committee meeting last month, the European Commission voted for an amendment to regulations that should lead to authorization of commercial trips with single-engine turbine aircraft within six months. The remaining technical steps include a formal scrutiny period by the European Parliament and European Council to ensure the change in regulations is legally compliant.

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Glasgow Prestwick Spaceport, XCOR And Orbital Access Limited Sign MoU

Paves The Way For Manned Launch Services At Prestwick

U.S. manned space launch vehicle designer XCOR Aerospace has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with spaceplane design and operating company Orbital Access Limited and Glasgow Prestwick Spaceport. This partnership is supported by Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Government’s economic development agency.

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ZeroTech Launches Dobby Pocket Drone

Small UAV Designed For Photography

Professional drone company ZeroTech has launched a new Pocket Drone ... Dobby. Dobby is compact and optimized for photography, taking pictures by voice control and gesture control, assisting users to capture the perfect moment they want with least effort.

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NAVAIR Marks First Flight With 3-D Printed, Safety-Critical Parts

Titanium Engine Nacelle Link And Fitting Assembly Created Through Additive Manufacturing

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) marked its first successful flight demonstration of a flight critical aircraft component built using additive manufacturing (AM) techniques at Naval Air Station Patuxent River July 29.

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Sinclair Joins White House Effort On Drone Innovation

Leads Broadcast Industry In Using Drones For Newsgathering

Sinclair Broadcast Group has joined leaders in government and industry to examine the commercial applications for unmanned aircraft systems. Sinclair was the only broadcaster to be invited to the White House workshop, "Drones and the Future of Aviation."

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NBAA Reaches 11,000-Member Mark

Has Grown From 19 Charter Members When Established In 1947

The NBAA is now 11,000 members strong, a milestone that reflects the value that association members place on NBAA’s efforts on their behalf.

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Nashville, TN Airport Authority Unveils BNA Vision

Dynamic Growth and Expansion Plan For Nashville International Airport

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) recently unveiled BNA Vision, a comprehensive plan designed to enable Nashville International Airport (BNA) to accommodate the region’s booming population growth and meet the needs of the airport’s record-breaking passenger increases.

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UAS Training Academy Conducts First Flight

Demonstrates Ability To Perform Commercial Operations In National Airspace

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GAaEUR'ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced the successful first flight of a company-owned Predator A at GA-ASI’s new Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight Training Academy in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on July 28th.

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Textron Launches New Maintenance Programs

New Caravan, King Air Customers To Receive Up To Two Years Full Maintenance Coverage Free Of Charge

Textron Aviation has launched its Peace of Mind program, which is designed to create a simpler transition to new  Cessna Caravan and Beechcraft King Air turboprops. Peace of Mind provides up to two years or 400 hours of Textron Aviation’s industry leading ProParts and ProTech programs.

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Gone West: API Founder Janice K. Barden

NBAA Mourns Loss Of Business Aviation Leader

The NBAA has marked the passing of Janice K. Barden, founder of Aviation Personnel International (API), who was well known for her many contributions to business aviation.

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Airborne-OSH16 Day 4 Redux: Mike Huerta Addresses Oshkosh, King Schools

Also: Evolution Aircraft, Sporty’s/Savvy Breakdown Assistance, Comprehensive Jack Pelton Interview, Part 4

Note From The ANN E-I-C (Guy Who Takes The Blame): By the time that you read this, ANN's staff is either on its way home, at home in a semi-comatose state, or has checked at a home for wayward Aviators for a little rest and therapy. But, as we do each year after Oshkosh, we'll be repeating the amazing week, in sequence, over the next few days so you can catch up on all you might have missed -- as we rest up and get ready for the continuation of our regu

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The FAA Is Hiring Air Traffic Controllers

Accepting Applications August 8-15

In preparation for the future workforce, the FAA announced today that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller positions from August 8-15, 2016.

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Emirates 777 Crash-Lands At Dubai Airport

All 300 On Board Safely Evacuated, Official Say

An Emirates Boeing 777 crash-landed at Dubai airport Wednesday after the pilot reported a problem with the plane's landing gear just before landing. The plane caught fire after landing, but all 300 people on board were safely evacuated, according to authorities.

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AF Declares The F-35A ‘Combat Ready’

Carlisle Says Airplane Will Be 'The Most Dominant Aircraft In Our Inventory'

The F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft was declared ‘combat ready’ by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the commander of Air Combat Command, Aug 2.

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FAA SAFO Focuses On Takeoff Runway Excursions

Promotes Importance Of SOPs To Ensure Accurate Takeoff Data

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) promoting the importance of standard operating procedures (SOP) for ensuring accurate takeoff performance data is utilized to reduce the risk of runway excursions during takeoff.

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AeroSports Update: AirVenture Walkabout

During Our AirVenture Walkabout We Spotted Something That Looked Like An Ultralight From The Distant Past

As the ANN crew stomped around the grounds at Oshkosh looking for stories, taking pictures, attending press conferences, and creating our video programming, we saw lots of things that were not the big news stories but still got spotted by various staffers from their various viewpoints regarding AirVenture, and aviation.

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Vector Space Systems Successfully Completes First Sub-Orbital Launch

Large-Scale Test Flights Slated For 2017

Micro Satellite launch company Vector Space Systems ... which is comprised of new-space industry veterans from SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, McDonnell Douglas and Sea Launch ... have announced the successful launch of its P-20 rocket, a sub-scale test vehicle for  the Vector 1, in advance of orbital launches in 2018.

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King Schools Releases ACS Version Of Private Pilot Practical Test Course

Online Version Of Course Includes Lifelong Updates

Pilots, Flight Instructors and Examiners have a new tool to come up to speed on the Airmen Certification Standards (ACS). King Schools’ Private Pilot Practical Test (Oral & Flight) video course has been completely reshot in HD video to provide a view into a model ACS checkride. The new version of the course covers every task as outlined by the ACS. It includes over 5 hours of oral and in-flight video.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.04.16)

“We provide the safest, most efficient airspace system in the world and we need exceptional people to support our mission.” Source: FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.04.16): Severe Weather Forecast Alerts

Preliminary messages issued in order to alert users that a Severe Weather Watch Bulletin (WW) is being issued.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.04.16)

San Diego Air And Space Museum

If you're in southern California you might want to head over to the San Diego Air and Space Museum. The museum boasts over 65 aircraft and space vehicles and interactive exhibits. Tours of the restoration area are available.

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