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December 22, 2017

Airborne 12.22.17: Navy UFO Video, Classic Jets At AirVenture, TBM 930 World Flt

Also: Boeing Complaint Against Bombardier, NTSB Obstruction, Mike Disbrow Retires, Private Jet Robbed

The U.S. Department of Defense has declassified and released a video captured in 2004 by a Navy jet that some say proves that extraterrestrials have visited Earth. In the video, a UFO described by pilot David Fravor as a "40-foot-long Tic Tac" is seen maneuvering rapidly and changing its direction. In the audio, one of the pilots says "there's a whole fleet of them, look on the S.A. They're all going against the wind. The wind is 120 knots to the west." The object appears to rotate as it flies. Some of

Airborne 12.22.17: Navy UFO Video, Classic Jets At AirVenture18, TBM 930 World Flt

Also: Boeing Complaint Against Bombardier, NTSB Obstruction, Mike Disbrow Retires, Private Jet Robbed

The U.S. Department of Defense has declassified and released a video captured in 2004 by a Navy jet that some say proves that extraterrestrials have visited Earth. In the video, a UFO described by pilot David Fravor as a "40-foot-long Tic Tac" is seen maneuvering rapidly and changing its direction. In the audio, one of the pilots says "there's a whole fleet of them, look on the S.A. They're all going against the wind. The wind is 120 knots to the west." The object appears to rotate as it flies. Some of the oldest jet aircraft in existence will be flying over the flightline at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 as the world’s largest fly-in convention brings to

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AeroVironment Puma Solar Wing Production Design Under Development

SolAero Technologies To Work With Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory On The Project

SolAero Technologies, a provider of high efficiency solar cells and composite structural products for aerospace applications, announced today that it has received a contract award from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) to develop an integrated solar wing for the AeroVironment Puma Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).

EASA Certifies Large-Format Flight Display Upgrade For Boeing 767

Modernizes Aircraft, Providing Enhanced Situational Awareness For Pilots And Reduced Maintenance Costs For Operators

EASA has certified Rockwell Collins' large-format flight display upgrade for Boeing 767 aircraft. The upgrade and certification were completed for Star Air through a collaborative effort between Rockwell Collins, Boeing, Atlantic Aviation Group and L2 Aviation.

U.S. DOD Releases Video Of A UFO Captured By Navy Aircraft

One Former Pentagon Official Says It Proves The Existence Of Extraterrestrial Intelligence

The U.S. Department of Defense has declassified and released a video captured in 2004 by a Navy jet that some say proves that extraterrestrials have visited Earth.

City of San Diego Intends To Purchase An S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter

Will Be Flown For Firefighting And Search And Rescue Missions

The San Diego City Council voted December 13, 2017 to approve the purchase of one S-70i Black Hawk helicopter in a baseline configuration. A Firehawk helicopter performs aerial firefighting and additionally, can plan missions and direct other firefighting aircraft, and provide emergency medical service transport, search and rescue, and logistic support.

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Boeing, Neos And AerCap Celebrate Delivery Of Airline's First Dreamliner

Becomes First Italian 787 Operator

The first 787 Dreamliner to be operated by an Italian airline has been delivered to leisure carrier Neos, which is leasing the aircraft through an agreement with AerCap.

Franklin County, NC Airport Manager Fatally Injured In Accident

Was The Only Person Aboard The Cessna 150 When It Went Down

The manager of the Triangle North Executive Airport (KLHZ) in Louisburg, NC was fatally injured Saturday when the Cessna 150C he was flying impacted terrain in a field east of Louisburg.

World View Balloon Explodes Following Tethered Test

Balloon Ruptured While Being Deflated After Successful Fill Test

A balloon belonging to World View Enterprises ruptured while it was being deconstructed following what was called a successful ground test to fill the balloon at Spaceport Tucson in Arizona, causing a lot of noise but little damage and no injuries.

Drone Locates Missing Hunter In Shenandoah County, VA

Elderly Man Found In About 20 Minutes, Authorities Say

A 92-year-old hunter who became lost in the woods in Shenandoah County, VA was located by authorities using a drone borrowed from nearby Loudoun County.

Holiday Travel Report Points Out 'Most Stressful' U.S. Airports

InsureMyTrip Research Reveals Worst Airports For Flight Cancellations

In an effort to help empower travelers to make more informed decisions when it comes to holiday travel plans, InsureMyTrip Research reveals which airports to possibly avoid and how the latest data trends can aid travelers when comparing travel insurance benefits.

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U.S. Department Of Commerce To Impose Tariffs On C Series Jets

Finds Dumping And Subsidization Of Imports Of 100- To 150-Seat Large Civil Aircraft Bombardier

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has announced the affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of 100- to 150-seat large civil aircraft from Canada.

Boeing CEO Muilenburg Applauds Tax Law

Announces $300 Million In Employee-Related And Charitable Investments To Spur Innovation And Growth

Boeing Chairman, president and CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Wednesday praised the tax bill passed by Congress and signed Friday by President Trump as a critical driver of business, economic growth and innovation for the United States and for Boeing.

FCC Fines Maker Of Audio-Visual Transmitters For Drones

Company Will Pay A $180,000 Civil Penalty

The FCC has fined a Florida company $180,000 for marketing transmitters for drones that operate on frequencies not authorized for that purpose.

A4A And CANAERO Join Efforts To Strengthen US-Mexico Air Transport

Gives Airlines From Both Countries Additional Leeway In Establishing Customer Service Models

Airline trade industry association Airlines for America (A4A) and its Mexican counterpart association Camara Nacional de Aerotransportes (CANAERO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join efforts to promote air travel and tourism, facilitate the movement of goods and strengthen the development of air transport between the two countries.

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NTSB Issues Probable Cause Report From 2015 Accident In Van Nuys, CA

JPL Scientist Was Fatally Injured In The Accident

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from an accident which occurred in January, 2015 that fatally injured Dr. Alberto Behar, a scientist with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. The Board cited pilot error as the probable cause of the accident.

Klyde Morris 12.22.17

That's The Night That The Lights Went Out In Georgia ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Garmin GDL 82 Certified

Rule-Compliant ADS-B Out Solution Now Shipping

Garmin is pleased to announce that the GDL 82 ADS-B datalink is now certified and early orders have started shipping. The GDL 82 is a small, lightweight Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) with built-in GPS that uniquely integrates with the aircraft’s existing transponder and transponder antenna. This new, patent-pending installation design allows for a streamlined installation.

Airborne 12.20.17: Stratolaunch Is Alive!, V-280 Valor Flies!, Rotax 915 Cert

Also: Stroudsburg-Pocono Airport, Mirabel Completes 5,000th, Continental Motors, Global Connected Aircraft Summit

This past weekend, the Scaled test team successfully executed a low speed taxi test of the Stratolaunch aircraft. During this initial taxi test, the aircraft moved down the runway under its own power for the first time. These first test points have demonstrated the fundamental ability to control the aircraft speed and direction on the runway. The V-280 Valor has achieved first flight. The V-280 Valor is a next-generation tiltrotor that is designed to provide agility, speed, range and payload

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.22.17)

"On behalf of all of our stakeholders, we applaud and thank Congress and the administration for their leadership in seizing this opportunity to unleash economic energy in the United States." Source: Boeing Chairman, president and CEO Dennis Muilenburg.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.22.17): High Performance Aircraft

An aircraft with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.22.17)

Woodenpropeller.com Wooden display propellers have rapidly become the most collectible item of aviation memorabilia.

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