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June 21, 2017

General Aviation Groups Opposing Air Traffic Control Privatization

Surprisingly; Sam Graves Has Resportedly Offered Support For Reworked Proposal

EAA today joined a consortium of general aviation groups united in opposition to legislation introduced by Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania), which includes provisions to turn the nation's air traffic control infrastructure and services to a privatized, non-profit board dominated by commercial aviation interests. The joint statement came from EAA, AOPA, NBAA, NATA, GAMA, and HAI: "As we have previously stated, privatizing ATC is a bad solution in search of a nonexistent problem," said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman. "The unknown costs, transition, and fallout from this plan would be extremely harmful to general aviation. EAA supports modernization of the A

House Version Spins Off ATC, Senate Version Does Not

Congressional leaders in the U.S. House and Senate on Wednesday began revealing their language for an FAA reauthorization bill, and there was one glaring difference between them. The House bill disconnects Air Traffic Control from the FAA, while the Senate version does not.

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Airbus is presenting a development study for an enhanced A380, the “A380plus”. The study includes aerodynamic improvements in particular new, large winglets and other wing refinements that allow for up to 4% fuel savings. Added to an optimized A380 maintenance program and enhanced cabin features, the overall benefit is a 13% cost per seat reduction versus today’s A380. The new winglets measure approximately 15 feet in height (an uplet of 11 feet, and a downlet of 4 fe

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Boeing, CALC Announce Order For 50 737 MAXs

Agreement Includes 15 Orders For New 737 MAX 10

Boeing and China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) have announced an order for 50 737 MAX airplanes at the 2017 Paris Air Show.

Directs DOT To Work With State And Local Officials To Develop A 'Framework For Local Operation'

A bipartisan group of Members of Congress has introduced the Drone Innovation Act in the United States House. The Drone Innovation Act embodies a new approach to civil UAS, according to its lead sponsor, Congressman Jason Lewis (R-MN). Other original sponsors of the bill include Representatives Julia Brownley (D-CA), Todd Rokita (R-IN), and John Garamendi (D-CA).

CNBC Poll Reaffirms Americans' Opposition To Privatizing ATC

Only 33 Percent Of Those Polled Said The Plan Was A 'Good Idea'

The NBAA and the Alliance for Aviation Across America are praising a survey, released by CNBC on June 19, revealing widespread opposition to a proposal – long pushed by the big airlines – for giving oversight of air traffic control (ATC) to a new entity, governed by a private board of directors.

MAX 9 Launch Customer Joins 737 MAX 10 Launch Group

Boeing and the Lion Air Group have announced a commitment for 50 737 MAX 10 airplanes at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The announcement, valued at approximately $6.24 billion at list prices, will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website once finalized.

Agreement Strengthens Partnership In The Chinese Market

Leonardo and Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. announced today a further reinforcement of their strategic cooperation in the Chinese helicopter market. During an official ceremony held at the Paris Air Show, the parties announced the signing of a contract for the purchase of 17 helicopters comprising 2 AW119Kx single engine, 10 AW109 Trekker light twin and 5 AW139 intermediate twin engine models.

Indian Carrier Increasing Its To Increase Its Fleet Of Q Series Turboprops

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced At the International Paris Air Show that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with SpiceJet of Gurgaon, India for up to 50 Q400 turboprop airliners. The LOI includes 25 Q400 turboprops and purchase rights on an additional 25 aircraft. Based on the Q400 turboprop list price, an order could be valued at up to $1.7 billion.

All Took Delivery At Bell's Facility In Mirabel, Canada

Three Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters have been delivered to Canadian customers in the past week. The three Canadian customers accepted delivery of their aircraft at Bell Helicopter’s facility in Mirabel. The aircraft are configured for corporate and utility missions to support the business operations of the customers.

Deliveries To Begin In 2018

Eastern selected GE's GEnx-1B engine to power its 15 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The engine order is valued at more than $850 million at list prices. Delivery of these aircraft will begin in 2018. The aircraft order was announced in April 2016.

Boeing Says Hypersonic Jets Are On The Horizon

Planemaker Highlights Analytics Capability With Customer Orders, New Name At Paris Air Show

Boeing executives say that in the next couple of decades, hypersonic passenger jets may become a reality. Boeing chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg told CNBC on the sidelines of the Paris Air Show that "in the next decade or two, you're going to see them become a reality."

Aircraft Performed As Expected, According To Saab

The Gripen E next generation smart fighter flew for the first time June 15. The airplane took off at 10:32 local time flown by a Saab test pilot. The aircraft (designation 39-8) left from Saab’s airfield in Linköping, Sweden and flew over the eastern parts of Östergötland for 40 minutes.

Worked With Husband Jack On Sportsman Pilot

ANN has learned that Golda Cox, the wife of the late Jack Cox who was well known in the aviation publishing world, passed away June 16, 2017 at Universal Health Care of Ramseur in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Aircraft Dedicated To Supporting International Special Operations Forces

Lockheed Martin officials have introduced the C-130J-SOF, the newest Super Hercules aircraft configured for international military special operations requirements.

Market Also Includes LSAs And Ultralights…

A new entry in the EFIS arena for the Light Sport, Experimental/Amateur Built and Ultralight segment of aviation is the Glance EFIS, which was on display at Sebring in January.

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Aero-TV: Glance EFIS 1 – A New SportAv Avionics Alternative

Market Also Includes LSAs And Ultralights…

A new entry in the EFIS arena for the Light Sport, Experimental/Amateur Built and Ultralight segment of aviation is the Glance EFIS, which was on display at Sebring in January. Steve Cagle, Owner and Software Engineer for 2020 Avionics, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the unit brings navigation, AHRS, and a basic 4-cylinder engine monitor into the cockpits of non-certified aircraft...

Boeing Raises Forecast For New Airplane Demand

Twenty-Year Outlook Projects Need For More Than 41,000 New Airplanes Valued At $6.1 Trillion

Boeing has raised its forecast for new airplane demand, projecting the need for 41,030 new airplanes over the next 20 years valued at $6.1 trillion dollars.

United Will Also Add Four New 777-300ERs To Its Fleet

United Airlines signed an agreement with Boeing at the 2017 Paris Air Show to convert 100 of its current 737 MAX orders into 737 MAX 10s, becoming the largest single 737 MAX 10 customer in the world.

Forecasts 255,000 New Airline Pilots Needed Over The Next 10 Years

CAE has released its first CAE Airline Pilot Demand Outlook, providing the airline industry with key insights on the future need for professional pilots in commercial aviation, at the 2017 International Paris Air Show. The 10-year view builds on key drivers, variables and trends and addresses airline pilot needs around the world.

Rebuts Statements Made In Support Of The Plan

In a letter sent this week to the House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) responded to several assertions made in support of ATC privatization at last week’s Subcommittee hearing to review the Department of Transportation’s FY2018 budget request.

Bipartisan Effort Led By Sen.Deb Fischer

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators led by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) has sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao highlighting their concerns about the administration’s proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. Fischer sits on the Senate Commerce committee.

Converts 20 Existing Orders For Smaller Variants Of The 737 MAX

Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric have announced an order for 20 of the new 737 MAX 10 at the Paris Air Show by converting 20 of its current MAX orders to the larger MAX 10 which was launched Monday.

Airbus Helicopters Reveals Racer High-Speed Demonstrator Configuration

Project Developed In The Frame Of Clean Sky 2 Research Program

Airbus Helicopters has unveiled the aerodynamic configuration of the high speed demonstrator it is developing as part of the Clean Sky 2 European research program at the Paris air show. Codenamed Racer, for Rapid And Cost-Effective Rotorcraft, this demonstrator will incorporate a host of innovative features and will be optimised for a cruise speed of more than 400 km/h. It will aim at achieving the best trade-off between speed, cost-efficiency, sustainability and mission performance. Final assembly of the demonstrator is expected to start in 2019, with a first flight the next year.

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The first new product since the relocation of experimental aircraft pioneer Lancair International to Texas is the 4-place MAKO. The new aircraft is scheduled to make its first appearance at this summer's EAA AirVenture event July 24-30. Focused on setting a new price/performance benchmark, the new design features dual gullwing cabin doors, a first for a Lancair model. Newly designed low-drag "scimitar" wingtips incorporate lightweight LED lighting and, along with other aerodynamic refinements i

"There are serious ramifications for general aviation in proposals to privatize our nation’s air traffic control system, and it is important the Committee have the complete set of facts.” Source: NATA Executive Vice President for Government Affairs William Deere.

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