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April 04, 2014

FAA Dedicates New Houston Air-Traffic Facility

New Facility Better Equipped To Handle Expected Growth In Flight Operations In Houston Area

The FAA this week dedicated a new air traffic control facility to better handle the expected growth in flight operations in the Houston area. Deputy FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker attended the dedication, joined by Acting FAA Southwest Region Administrator Michael O’Harra, Houston City Council Member Stephen Costello and Mario Diaz, Director of Aviation for the Houston Airport System.

NTSB Issues Seven Safety Recommendations Concerning MD-11 Airplanes

Urges Collaboration Between Boeing, FAA On Landing Systems

The NTSB has issued a series of safety recommendations to the FAA concerning MD-11 airplanes.

NBAA 'Encouraged' By FAA Outreach On Sleep Apnea Screening Proposal

Says Seeking Industry Input Is The Correct Process

The NBAA says it welcomes a step taken by the FAA to open a dialogue with industry stakeholders about the agency’s pilot-screening proposal for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Boeing Wins Contract To Design DARPA Airborne Satellite Launch System

Would Allow Small Satellites To Be Launched From An F-15E

What Boeing vehicle would hitch a ride on an F-15E, drop from the aircraft, fire its engines and deploy microsatellites into space? It’s a new satellite launch vehicle concept designed by Phantom Works Advanced Space Exploration for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) called the Airborne Launch Assist Space Access or ALASA.

Flight Attendant Union Promotes Bill For Permanent Knife Ban

Senate Bill Would Permanently Prohibit Knives In Aircraft Cabins

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) has pledged unyielding support for a new bill that would place a permanent ban on knives in the passenger cabin. The bi-partisan bill, H.R. 4368, was introduced by Representatives Michael Grimm (R-NY), Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), David Joyce (R-OH), and Daniel Lipinski (D-IL). It serves as companion legislation to Senate bill S. 1008.

Dassault's Falcon 2000S, 2000LXS Approved For London City Airport

Full Falcon Fleet Approved For Operations At The Challenging Airport

Dassault's Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS twin jets recently received approval to operate at one of the world's most challenging airports, London City, located in the heart of Europe's financial hub. Dassault is the only business jet manufacturer to have its entire current production fleet certified to operate at London City.

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NASA, Conrad Foundation Collaborate On 2014 Spirit Of Innovation Challenge

Summit To Be Held April 6-8 In Houston

Young innovators from around the world are invited to solve the challenges of the 21st century by creating breakthrough technologies for the Conrad Foundation's 2014 Spirit of Innovation Challenge.

Machinists Union Wins Organizing Drive For Helicopter Techs In Texas

L3 Employees Vote For Representation By A ‘Solid’ Margin

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) says it has won an organizing victory for 450 military helicopter mechanics, technicians and maintenance personnel employed by L3 at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Corpus Christi, TX.

Island Air Of Hawaii To Purchase Up To Six Q400 Airliners

Airline Embarks On Fleet Renewal And Expansion With NextGen Technology Aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced that Hawaii Island Air has placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners and has also taken options for four additional Q400 NextGen aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered with a dual-class, 71-seat configuration.

GAO Reports The Cost Of The Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Has Gone Down

Airplane Manufacturer Gets A Pat On The Back For $11.5 Billion Cost Reduction ... And A Kick In The Behind For Slow Deliveries

Called the most expensive conventional weapon program history, the Lockheed Martin F-35 program has managed to reduce its costs by $11.5 billion, according to the Government Accountability Office’s definitive annual Assessment of Selected Weapons Report.

FAA Issues Finding Of Operational Suitability For Jeppesen EFB Solutions On iPad

Finding Confirms Usability Of Jeppesen Apps And Content On 7.9 inch iPads

The FAA recently issued Jeppesen a letter of operational suitability confirming the form and functionality of iPad mini for use in the cockpit when paired with Jeppesen's electronic flight bag (EFB) solutions. Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Digital Aviation, worked with the FAA Seattle Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG) to evaluate the usability of Jeppesen charts and enroute map on iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display.

Bell Helicopter Finalizes Agreement For Eight Bell 412EPs

Aircraft Sold To Canadian Commercial Corporation, To Be Used by Philippine Department Of National Defense

Bell Helicopter has signed a purchase agreement with the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) for eight Bell 412EP helicopters. The aircraft will be delivered to the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) fully configured and equipped with advanced features to meet the DND’s modernization requirements.

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Airborne 04.04.14: ANN At KLAL--Hell Frozen Over!, FAA Blinks!, Astore!, Glasair LSA!

Also: TBM900 In The Flesh, Cessna 172 Diesel Upgrade, G3X Upgrades... and More!

We’ve got a lot of news from Sun ‘n Fun but there was a significant development for GA pilots announced by the FAA Tuesday. The agency is beginning a rulemaking project that will consider whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to substitute a driver’s license in lieu of a FAA medical certificate. Garmin came to the show with an upgraded system that combines the functionality of a touch screen with traditional mechanical operation. Jim Campbell has that report. There are airplanes ranging from ultralights to business aircraft on display at Lakeland this year. Among them was DAHER-SOCATA’s new TBM 900, the latest entry in the I'm Very Fast Turboprop line. We talk

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NBAA, GAMA Welcome FAA Move On 3rd Class Medical

Bolen: Move 'Could Save The FAA Significant Resources', Helping The Budget

The NBAA and GAMA both issued statements supporting the FAAs announcement Wednesday that the agency will begin a formal rule-making project to consider whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to use a driver’s license in lieu of an FAA medical certificate.

McCauley Showcases Clean Sheet Composite Propeller At 2014 Sun ’n Fun

Expected To Receive FAA Certification Later This Year

McCauley is showcasing the Blackmac Carbon Series constant speed composite propeller at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo.

NASA Cuts (Most) Ties With Roscosmos

Will Continue Collaboration On ISS, But Other Projects Suspended

NASA has reacted to Russia's annexation of sovereign territory in Ukraine by severing most of its ties to Roscosmos. The notable exception is collaboration on the ISS.

Klyde Morris 04.04.14

Here, Klyde, Have A Nice Pair Of Rose-Colored Glasses

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Quicksilver Announces New Manufacturing Program Allowed Under LSA Regulations

Rules Allow Aircraft To Be Assembled At Facilities Other Than The Main Factory

Quicksilver is set to offer its Sport 2S as a ready-to-fly SLSA aircraft, and has established two remote assembly locations; one in Minnesota and one in Louisiana.

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Australian Flight Training Rules Simplified

New Rules Could Save $2 Million (AU) Across The Industry

New regulations covering a large number of flying training organizations in Australia are being simplified, according to that country's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The agency says the move follows a review of its Part 141 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations.

Open Airplane Claims To 'Shake Up' Airplane Ownership

Aircraft Owners Get A New Way To Offset Costs Through Collaborative Aircraft Rental

OpenAirplane announced a new service which helps aircraft owners join the sharing economy. "Collaborative Aircraft Rental" is a new twist on aircraft ownership in private aviation according to the company. OpenAirplane says they now make it simple and affordable for owners to make their privately owned airplanes available to be rented by well qualified pilots everywhere.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.04.14)

“I am very pleased the new regulations in Part 141 can be simplified and made less costly while at the same time maintaining high safety outcomes. CASA has listened to the views of people in the flying training sector and responded to their concerns with positive action.” Source: Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Director of Aviation Safety John McCormick.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.04.14): Servo

A motor or other form of actuator which receives a small signal from the control device and exerts a large force to accomplish the desired work.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.04.14)

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