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November 19, 2014

Airborne 11.19.14: FAA v Pirker Update, F-35C Night Traps, G650ER Delivers

Also: EAA’s Eric Fatla, Legend Cubs Honor Veterans, EAA Hall Of Fame, AAA Record Breakers, AMA Responds to AP

Welcome to the first Airborne to be webcast in our Fourth year of production. That’s right, the first Airborne was webcast on November 18th of 2011... and we haven’t looked back since. Even better, this fourth year of Airborne promises to be the most amazing yet... and we’ll tell you why in just a few more days. The NTSB has ruled that any UAV, regardless of size, is an aircraft and falls under FAA regulations. This ruling relates to the case of Raphael Pirker and his flight of a

Airborne 11.19.14: FAA v Pirker Update, F-35C Night Traps, G650ER Delivers

Also: EAA’s Eric Fatla, Legend Cubs Honor Veterans, EAA Hall Of Fame, AAA Record Breakers, AMA Responds to AP

Welcome to the first Airborne to be webcast in our Fourth year of production. That’s right, the first Airborne was webcast on November 18th of 2011... and we haven’t looked back since. Even better, this fourth year of Airborne promises to be the most amazing yet... and we’ll tell you why in just a few more days. The NTSB has ruled that any UAV, regardless of size, is an aircraft and falls under FAA regulations. This ruling relates to the case of Raphael Pirker and his flight of a small UAV over the University of Virginia Campus in 2011. The F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first carrier-based night flight opera

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Justin Ryan Named President Of BendixKing

Appointment Will Become Effective In January

Justin Ryan has been appointed president of BendixKing, effective January 2015. Ryan will lead the Albuquerque, New Mexico based Honeywell business as it continues its legacy of delivering innovative, reliable and intuitive avionics to the light aircraft and pilot community.

Airbus Defense And Space To Provide Orion Service Module

Represents First Time Europe Has Provided System-Critical Components For A U.S. Spacecraft

The European Space Agency (ESA) has named Airbus Defense and Space as the prime contractor for the development and construction of the service module for Orion, the future American human space capsule. The contract is worth around $487 million. The service module will provide propulsion, power supply, thermal control and the central elements of the life support system of the American capsule.

Piper Aircraft Delivers 1st Chinese Matrix

Dealer Hanxing General Aviation Co., Ltd. Takes Airplane On Spec

Piper Aircraft delivered its first M-Class Piper Matrix in China to Hanxing General Aviation Co., Ltd., one of Piper’s dealers in China. The transaction was consummated prior to Airshow China 2014 so that Hanxing and Piper could display the airplane at the show being held there.

WestJet Reaches Tentative Agreement With Pilot Association

Details Of The Pact To Be Released Early Next Month

WestJet has reached a tentative agreement with its more than 1,200 pilots, represented by the WestJet Pilot Association (WJPA), the airline announced Monday. The agreement's highlights will be available in early December and voting will begin later in the month.

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SkyWest Announces Fleet And Contract Updates

Will Transition To All-Jet Fleet, Retiring EMB 120 Turboprops

SkyWest has unveiled fleet transitions and contract updates designed to improve SkyWest's overall efficiency and long-term profitability. Specifically, SkyWest announced that SkyWest Airlines intends to transition to an all-jet fleet by removing all remaining 30-seat Embraer 120 Brasilia turboprop aircraft (the "EMB 120s") from service by summer 2015.

First Manned, Unmanned Detachment Deploys Aboard Littoral Combat Ship

Join USS Fort Worth On Her Maiden Deployment

The "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 Detachment 1 departed Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, California, Nov. 17, to join USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) on her maiden deployment.

Asiana Airlines Fights Korean Government's Suspension Of San Francisco Route

Korea's Ministry Of Transport Imposed A 45 Day Suspension As A Penalty For San Francisco Accident

South Korea-based Asiana Airlines has appealed a 45 day suspension of its profitable San Francisco route imposed by the South Korean Ministry of Transport.

Air5428 Platform Selected For UK Military Flying Training System

T-6C Will Compliment Hawk T2 In The Training Pipeline

BAE Systems Air5428 pilot training platform, Beechcraft’s T-6C military trainer, will be used to train the next generation of United Kingdom military pilots.

Moody AFB Celebrates History Of Flying Tigers

Reunion Held November 13-15 For Three Of The Unit's Original Members

Veteran and active aviators celebrated their unit’s storied history with past and present members of the Flying Tigers during a reunion at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia Nov. 13 to 15.

Boeing, Toray Industries Reach Agreement On Composites For 777X Wings

Includes Partnership To Expand Commercialization Of Aerospace Composites

Boeing has signed a memorandum of agreement with leading composite supplier Toray Industries to expand its current contract for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to include the 777X wings. Once finalized, the long-term contract extension will take effect in 2015 and meet Boeing's customer affordability goals through the Partnering for Success program.

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Index Indicates Private Aviation Demand Is On The Rise

Private Jet Services Index Shows Strong Increase In Third Quarter Of 2014

Private aviation demand is on the rise, according to the latest Aviation Demand Index, released by Private Jet Services (PJS) last week.

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Aero-TV: And Now For Something Entirely Different -- The Tecnam Astore

Tecnam Finetunes An Already Accomplished Product Line With A Low-Wing Design

At Sun ‘n Fun 2014 ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, takes a look at the new Tecnam Astore. Tom meets up with Phil Solomon, a sales agent for Tecnam U.S.A., and asks what’s so different about the Astore.

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Aero-TV: And Now For Something Entirely Different -- The Tecnam Astore

Tecnam Finetunes An Already Accomplished Product Line With A Low-Wing Design

At Sun ‘n Fun 2014 ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, takes a look at the new Tecnam Astore. Tom meets up with Phil Solomon, a sales agent for Tecnam U.S.A., and asks what’s so different about the Astore. Solomon responds by pointing out that Tecnam has been known for its high wing airplanes and this is their first low-wing design. Solomon said that Tecnam has been known for their high-wing airplanes that are heavily used at training schools, and this airplane was intended as an upgrade follow-on to the high-wing models. He points out the larger cockpit, baggage compartm

ATC Privatization Among Issues Discussed In House Hearing

Full Transportation Committee Looks Ahead To FAA Reauthorization Bill

The House Transportation Committee held a hearing Tuesday as it begins the process of crafting the next FAA reauthorization bill. And while it was not mentioned specifically by the committee's leadership, privatization of Air Traffic Control was one of the undercurrents of the hearing.

Garmin G3X Touch 7-Inch Display Now Shipping

New High-Res Interface Available For Light Sport And EA-B Airplanes

Garmin's new 7-inch G3X Touch display option for experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft is now shipping, the company announced Tuesday. The newest addition to the G3X Touch family features a high-resolution touchscreen display, which complements the existing 10.6-inch G3X Touch system, offering new panel design options and added redundancy.

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ATK, Orbital Continue To Support Plans For Merger Despite Antares Loss

Companies Announce January 27 As New Date Of Special Stockholder Meetings And Anticipated February 2015 Closing

Two aerospace companies are moving forward with plans to merge, setting a date for separate stockholder meetings in connection with the transaction.

Boeing ecoDemonstrator 787 Tests Innovations

Evaluating Digital Technologies, Remote Sensors, Icephobic Wing Coatings To Reduce Fuel Use, Emissions, Noise

The Boeing ecoDemonstrator 787 has begun flight testing more than 25 new technologies aimed at improving aviation's environmental performance through every phase of flight.

The A350 XWB Embarks On Demonstration Tour Of Asia

MSN5 Takes Off To South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand And Malaysia

The Airbus A350-900 departed Monday from Toulouse for its very first demo tour taking it on an 11-day trip around Asia.

AeroSports Update: EAA Inducts 5 Into Hall Of Fame

Inductees Into The EAA Hall Of Fame Represent Recreational Aviation At Its Best

The Experimental Aircraft Association recognized the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as it inducted them into the EAA Halls of Fame during a banquet at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, WI.

FAA Issues Advisory For Korean Peninsula

GPS Signals Unreliable In Incheon Flight Information Region

The FAA has issued a Notice to Airmen to all U.S. operators regarding flying in the Korean Peninsula Incheon (RKRR) Flight Information Region (FIR). The FAA cautions operators to be prepared to use non-GPS navigation aids and to review all current NOTAMs. The advisory comes after reports of GPS reliability concerns – including interference and disruption – in the region.

Airborne 11.17.14: Jabiru Problem Reported, ANOTHER Civvy Harrier, Orion Arrives

Also: Indoor Skydiving??!!, Fk12 Comet, Philae Bounces, Canada Works With UAVs

The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority has just issued a consultation draft of the operating limitations to be placed on aircraft fitted with engines manufactured by Jabiru Aircraft. CASA is responding to a high, and increasing, rate of engine failures among aircraft that are powered by engines manufactured by, or under license from, Jabiru Aircraft. Former U.S. Marines test pilot Art Nalls, who has been the only civilian pilot and owner of a BAE Harrier, has announced the acquisition of a second Harrier. It’s a rare tw

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.19.14)

"America invented aviation, we have been the leader in aviation innovation, but we are starting to lose our edge. We cannot allow this to happen and we must act now." Source: House Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) in opening remarks at Tuesday's hearing "FAA Reauthorization: Issues in Modernizing and Operating the Nation’s Airspace."

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.19.14): Calibrated Airspeed

The speed at which the aircraft is moving through the air, found by correcting IAS for instrument and position errors.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.19.14)

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