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July 12, 2014

UK Parliament Transport Committee Publishes Offshore Helo Safety Report

Calls For Full Public Inquiry Into Operations

The Transport Committee of the UK Parliament is calling for a full, independent, public inquiry to address whether commercial pressure from oil and gas companies affects the safety of offshore helicopter operations. The inquiry must also examine the role of the Civil Aviation Authority, say Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Transport Select Committee.

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Sonex Announces Kit Price Increase

Hike Will Take Effect August 11th

As cost pressures continue to increase in the worldwide market, Sonex Aircraft will be implementing several kit price increases effective Monday, August 11th.

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Jeff Skiles To Leave EAA

Will Explore Other Opportunities, May Resume Airline Career

In a letter to EAA staff that was forwarded to ANN, EAA Chairman Jack Pelton said that Jeff Skiles will be leaving the organization shortly after AirVenture.

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Sierra Nevada Corporation Completes Acquisition Of Orbital Technologies

Company Has Been Long-Time Partner In The Dream Chaser Program

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has completed the acquisition of Orbital Technologies Corporation (ORBITEC), headquartered in Madison, WI. The company will continue its operations in Madison, while supporting SNC's Space Systems in Louisville, CO.

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Boeing Selects Supplier For 737 MAX FFS

Textron's TRU Simulation + Training Will Build The Sim

Boeing has announced the selection of TRU Simulation + Training Inc. as its supplier for state-of-the-art full-flight training suites for the 737 MAX.

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First A350 XWB FFS Is Readied For Airline Flight Crews

Flight Simulator Located At Airbus' Flight Training Center In Toulouse

Airbus’ initial A350 XWB full-flight simulator – located at the company’s Flight Training Center in Toulouse – is nearing the start-up of training operations with airline flight crews.

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Paul Poberezny Memorial Set For Sunday Before AirVenture

EAA Founder Passed Away Last August At The Age Of 91

The night before AirVenture’s gates open on Monday morning, July 28, before throngs of aviation enthusiasts immerse themselves in the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration, a brief, solemn ceremony will be held to honor the man who made it all possible.

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CAF A26 Lady Liberty…A Lady In Distress

Lady Liberty Limped In For A Landing In What Looked Like A Scene From A World War II Movie

Last month while the Lady Liberty was headed to Hutchinson, KS to attend an air show she suffered a left engine failure. The whole town was witness to the Lady’s approach to the Hutchinson airport with the left side smoking profusely as if she were returning from a combat mission.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.12.14)

“It has been a true privilege to be part of the EAA staff, as I was able to meet so many dedicated members and local chapters who are wonderful ambassadors for EAA and aviation." Source:  Statement from Jeff Skiles.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.12.14): Remote Airport Information Service (RAIS)

A temporary service provided by facilities, which are not located on the landing airport, but have communication capability and automated weather reporting available to the pilot at the landing airport.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.12.14)

Fly-Ins

Fly-ins, aviation events and airshows are all posted on Fly-ins.com. Users can search for aviation events and fly-in destinations by location, date and distance.

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