Engine Air Inlet Hose May Have Deteriorated On Some Models
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) for Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, PA-44, and PA-46 series airplanes of an airworthiness concern, specifically structural deterioration and possible collapse of the air inlet hose.
World Tour Is Final Phase Of Testing To Reach Certification
The Airbus A350 XWB has made its debut in Australia, landing at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International airport on August 5th, after flying in from Johannesburg, South Africa.
Will Fly SAR, EMS, Law Enforcement, And Homeland Security Missions
The Maryland State Police has taken delivery of its 10th AW139 to be used for the state’s emergency medical, search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security missions.
Precautionary Orbit Change To Protect The Spacecraft
NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft has successfully adjusted the timing of its orbit around Mars as a defensive precaution for a comet's close flyby of Mars on Oct. 19, 2014.
The U.S. DOT has issued new standards to strengthen safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries. These changes, some of which focus specifically on shipments by air, will better ensure that lithium cells and batteries are able to withstand normal transportation conditions and are packaged to reduce the possibility of damage that could lead to an unsafe situation.
Over 65 Airdrops Performed Since July 20th At Various Locations
Two Defense Department C-130 aircraft equipped with U.S. Forest Service's Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems and under the command and control of U.S. Northern Command are assisting with wildfire suppression efforts in the Northwest, the Great Basin, and elsewhere in the West at the request of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho.
Boeing Will Oversee Change From Analog To Digital Flight Deck
NATO has awarded a contract worth approximately $250 million to Boeing to install digital flight decks and avionics on 13 of the alliance’s Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, which are based on the Boeing 707 commercial airplane.
RedHawk Powered By Brown Aviation Lease Has Goal Of Putting The Margin Back Into The Flight School Businesses
Democratizing access to modern training aircraft, increasing margin for flight schools and providing operators with a frictionless experience driven by technology and big data: That is the latest mission taken on by Brown Aviation Lease (BAL) with their new product RedHawk powered by Brown Aviation Lease.
Formations Reveal Details Of How 'Man In The Moon' Formed
While the moon's surface is battered by millions of craters, it also has over 200 holes – steep-walled pits that in some cases might lead to caves that future astronauts could explore and use for shelter, according to new observations from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft.
New Widebody Airliner Joins Iberia's Long-Haul Fleet
International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted eight A350-900 options into firm orders for Iberia. The airline becomes a new customer for the A350XWB Family. The aircraft will be equipped with Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines.
Global Canvass Of Airline Leaders Highlights How 'Megatrends' Are Set To Impact The Industry
A large majority of airline CEOs are confident about industry revenue growth over the next 12 months as collective profit margins are forecast by IATA to grow to 2.4 percent in 2014, up from 1.5 percent in 2013, according to data released recently by analyst PwC.
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta held his annual “meet the Administrator” session at Oshkosh today, and the conversation turned almost immediately to topic of the third-class medical certificate. The FAA deadline to have ADS-B installed in aircraft is placing a financial burden on thousands of airplane owners. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell talks with Michael J. Dyment of NEXA Capital Partners to discuss how financing is going to be accomplished. Today at AirVenture ANN’s Jim’s Campbell caugh
Saturday And Sunday Attendance Grew By 20 Percent Over 2013
If things felt a little crowded at AirVenture this year ... EAA's official head count may give you the reason. The numbers are in, and EAA says attendance topped 500,000, an estimated 5 to 6 percent higher than in 2013. Those numbers were bolstered by huge increases on both Saturday and Sunday, August 2-3, which saw 20 percent more people coming through the gates than a year ago.
Facility Located Near Naval Air Station Patuxent River
The University of Maryland (UMD) A. James Clark School of Engineering has announced the launch of a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site in Southern Maryland. With support from the University System of Maryland, the site will bring together leaders in academia, industry, and government to accelerate UAS research.
Famous Air Show Pilot And Co-Developer Of The Aircraft Cost Evaluator Each To Be Presented An Award
The NBAA is pleased to announce that Robert A. (Bob) Hoover and R.W. (Bill) de Decker will receive NBAA’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award and John P. “Jack” Doswell Award, respectively. The awards will be presented this October at the 2014 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando, FL.
'Dream Team' Grows To Include Additional Industry, University, Global Partners
Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Dream Chaser Space System is progressing through its flight test program and critical design review. As SNC’s Dream Chaser program enters its next phase, SNC is pleased to announce its expanded Dream Chaser - Dream Team - which includes prominent heritage aerospace industry members, small and disadvantaged businesses, as well as university and international space agency partners.
Threat Comes In Response To Grounding Of Aeroflot Subsidiary
Political leaders in Moscow are considering a ban on European flights over Siberia en route to Asia as a response to the cancellation of a lease agreement between low-cost carrier Dobrolyot ... a subsidiary of Aeroflot ... and the European Union.
An AirVenture 2014 Attendee Was Heard To Say The One Week Wonder Project Was The Best Thing At AirVenture This Year
On Tuesday, August 5, only 2 days after the completion of the airplane thousands of EAA members had a hand in building at AirVenture last week, the Zenith 750 Cruzer made its first flight.