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NASA Announces Teams For 2017 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Nearly 100 Teams Will Take Part In Competition In Huntsville, AL

Ready for a race? Nearly 100 high school and college teams from across the globe will put their skills to the test March 30 to April 1 during NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.

Palm Beach County Airport Officials Press For VIP TFR Relief

Aviation Businesses Facing Serious Issues Due To Frequent Visits By President Trump

Members of the Palm Beach County Airport Board plan to continue to push for an easing of flight restrictions at Lantana Airport when President Donald Trump visits his Mar-a-Lago residence.

NTSB: Pilot Made Multiple Approaches At Nome Before Fatal Accident

Pilot Was Traveling To Nome To Visit Friends, According To Fiance

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred on March 5 near Nome, Alaska.

More Astronauts Confirmed To Attend Apollo Reunion At AirVenture

Buzz Aldrin, Harrison Schmitt Will Be At The Event July 28

NASA astronauts Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11) and Harrison “Jack” Schmitt (Apollo 17), representing the crews who made the space program’s first and last lunar landings, will attend EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 as part of the Apollo program reunion on Friday, July 28.

NASA Awards Contract for SOFIA Science, Mission Operations Support

Universities Space Research Association Of Columbia, MD Will Provide Science Missions And Support

NASA has selected Universities Space Research Association of Columbia, Maryland, to provide the agency with science and mission operations support for its Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) program.

CH-53K King Stallion Costs Soaring

May Surpass F-35 JSF In Unit Costs

The Sikorsky CH-35K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter appears to be on track to be the world's most expensive helicopter, coming in at as much as $122 million per aircraft, according to one member of Congress.

G550 Selected To Launch Air Rescue Services In Beijing

Medevac Aircraft Will Be Outfitted For Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced its Gulfstream G550 aircraft has been selected to launch state-of-the-art medevac services in Beijing. The Gulfstream aircraft will be outfitted with top-of-the-line medevac equipment in support of the Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center.

France's Air Navigation Service Provider Signs MOU With Aireon

Will Evaluate Space-Based ADS-B

Aireon announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne (DSNA), France's Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). DSNA will now begin evaluating the technical and operational concepts of deploying space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) in its airspace. This will include assessing the increased safety, efficiency and reduced environmental impact benefits.

TRU Simulation + Training To Provide 2 FFSs To Boeing For 777X

Will Be Installed At Campuses In The U.K. And Singapore

TRU Simulation + Training has received purchase orders from Boeing for the production of two Full Flight Simulator (FFS) suites for Boeing’s newest twin-aisle airliner, the 777-9.

Anti-Skydiving Group Wants Case Heard By Colorado Supreme Court

Mile-Hi Skydiving Says Case Is 'Absurd' And 'Without Merit'

Members of the group Citizens for Quiet Skies in Boulder County, CO are not giving up in their quest to force Mile-Hi Skydiving to stop flying over their homes.

Flamingo Air Partners with U.S. Forestry Service

Works To Ease The Shortage Of Avionics Electronics Technicians

Flamingo Air’s Airline Ground Schools has announced it is now working with the United States Forestry Service to aid them in recruiting Avionics Electronics Technicians to work for the organization.

TSA Agent In Pittsburgh Charged With Sexting 13-Year-Old Girl

Faces Multiple Felony Charges From The Allegations

A 51-year-old TSA explosives security specialist has been arrested and charged with sending explicit texts to a 13-year-old girl.

Airborne 03.20.17: GA Reacts To ATC Plan, KSMO Deal Questioned, NTSB Leadership

Also: Gone West: Bill Brennand, Airport Theft, Night Carrier, Heli Museum, Seat Belts, China Drones, Canadian Launch Site

President Trump's proposed budget has, regretfully, come down on the side of a privatized air traffic control system... and stirred up a HUGE hornet’s nest among the aviation community who have opposed this concept for decades. The budget "Initiates a multi-year reauthorization proposal to shift the air traffic control function of the Federal Aviation Administration to an independent, non-governmental organization, making the system more efficient and innovative while maintaini

Congressman Asks For Explanation Of FAA's KSMO Settlement Agreement

Louisiana Republican Asks For Answers From Huerta, Chao

Louisiana Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham has sent a letter to FAA administrator Michael Huerta and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao expressing "deep concern" about the unprecedented settlement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, CA over the future of Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO), and asked that the agencies provide the rationale behind it.

Canadian UAVs Completes The First BVLOS Utility Inspections In Canada

Ushers In A New Age Of Unmanned Aviation And Industrial Compliance

Regular Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) operations significantly advance as Canadian UAVs and Lockheed Martin CDL Systems completes the first BVLOS pipeline, well site and power line inspections using the Transport Canada Compliant Lockheed Martin Indago 2 at the Foremost Testing Range.

NASA Study Confirms Biofuels Reduce Jet Engine Pollution

Cuts Particle Emissions As Much As 70 Percent, Agency Says

Using biofuels to help power jet engines reduces particle emissions in their exhaust by as much as 50 to 70 percent, in a new study conclusion that bodes well for airline economics and Earth’s environment.

Leidos Pilots New Service For UASs

Notification And Deconfliction Service Ensures Safety In The Air While Securing The Nation's Rail

A UAS service that helps safeguard the airspace by sending automatic notifications of unmanned aircraft operations to relevant groups has been created by Leidos Flight Service.

Klyde Morris (03.20.17)

Klyde Ponders The 'Norwegian Issue'

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

EAA Celebrates 10 Years Of WomenVenture

Special Events Planned For Wednesday, July 26

Nine years ago the goal was to take a photo of what would be the world’s largest gathering of female pilots, and on August 1, 2008, approximately 800 women gathered in pink T-shirts during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The celebration of women in aviation at Oshkosh has steadily grown in the years since, and in 2017, women involved in all facets of the aviation community will gather for the 10th annual photo as part of EAA’s WomenVenture.

AF Conducts First C-17 Post Flight Inspection Using A Drone

First Time For A Small UAV To Be Operated On The Flightline At Edwards AFB

The 412th Test Wing’s Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force used a quadcopter to conduct a maintenance inspection of the exterior of a C-17 Globemaster III here March 6, 2017.

Airborne 03.17.17: GA v Privatization, Apollo Reunion, B-29 Doc Is 'Legal'

Also: SpaceX Reusable, Huerta Address, FreeFlight Systems, Concorde Battery, WingX Pro7, Phoenix NIMBYs, Christen Eagle

OK... the fight we’ve all been fearing is most definitely, “ON.” Many in the general and business aviation community have been concerned about the Trump Administration's plans for the ‘Next Generation’ of Air Traffic Control -- and with Thursday’s publication of the administration's budget, we now, regretfully, know that Trump will push for the Privatization of ATC... to the potential detriment of many in aviation who are not part of the airline

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.20.17): Coupled Approach

Coupled Approach An instrument approach performed by the aircraft autopilot, and/or visually depicted on the flight director, which is receiving position information and/or steering commands from onboard navigational equipment. In general, coupled non-precision approaches must be flown manually (autopilot disengaged) at altitudes lower than 50 feet AGL below the minimum descent altitude, and coupled precision approaches must be flown manually (autopilot disengaged) below 50 feet AGL unless authorized to conduct autoland operations. Coupled instrument approaches are commonly flown to the allowable IFR weather minima established by the operator or PIC, or flown VFR for training and safety.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.20.17)

Aero Linx: The American Aviation Historical Society The American Aviation Historical Society was founded in 1956 as a non-profit ( 501.3.c. ) educational organization. The primary objective of the organization is the preservation and dissemination of the rich heritage of American aviation. The Society maintains an extensive collection of books, documents and photographs that are available to researchers and aviation enthusiasts on a wide variety of American aviation history. The AAHS publishes an outstanding quarterly Journal and informative AAHS FlightLine that provides information into interesting and often little known facts associated with American aviation. The Society se

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.20.17)

"From my perspective, this agreement departs from the long-standing principle that the federal government will preserve airport infrastructure and hold airport sponsors accountable, especially when they have accepted federal money and committed to deed-based obligations to operate an airport in perpetuity. Could you provide any analysis that the FAA has utilized or prepared regarding the consequences of its actions, such as negative impact on other airports, area residents, businesses, general aviation, the flying public, and the national aviation system?" Source: Louisiana Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham stating, via letter to FAA administrator Michael Huerta and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, his "deep concern" abou

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Nearly 100 Teams Will Take Part In Competition In Huntsville, AL

Aviation Businesses Facing Serious Issues Due To Frequent Visits By President Trump

Pilot Was Traveling To Nome To Visit Friends, According To Fiance

Buzz Aldrin, Harrison Schmitt Will Be At The Event July 28

Universities Space Research Association Of Columbia, MD Will Provide Science Missions And Support

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May Surpass F-35 JSF In Unit Costs

Medevac Aircraft Will Be Outfitted For Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center

Will Evaluate Space-Based ADS-B

Will Be Installed At Campuses In The U.K. And Singapore

Mile-Hi Skydiving Says Case Is 'Absurd' And 'Without Merit'

Works To Ease The Shortage Of Avionics Electronics Technicians

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Faces Multiple Felony Charges From The Allegations

Also: Gone West: Bill Brennand, Airport Theft, Night Carrier, Heli Museum, Seat Belts, China Drones, Canadian Launch Site

Louisiana Republican Asks For Answers From Huerta, Chao

Ushers In A New Age Of Unmanned Aviation And Industrial Compliance

Cuts Particle Emissions As Much As 70 Percent, Agency Says

Notification And Deconfliction Service Ensures Safety In The Air While Securing The Nation's Rail

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Klyde Ponders The 'Norwegian Issue'

Special Events Planned For Wednesday, July 26

First Time For A Small UAV To Be Operated On The Flightline At Edwards AFB

Also: SpaceX Reusable, Huerta Address, FreeFlight Systems, Concorde Battery, WingX Pro7, Phoenix NIMBYs, Christen Eagle

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