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January 22, 2015

Airborne 01.22.15: DA50 TurboProp, Redbird Redhawk Fleet Sale, New SpaceShipTwo

Also: TBM Sales Record, Offutt Airshow Cancelled, Airbus Analyzed, More UAV Thefts, UAV Autopilot?

We are getting used to seeing some very advanced aircraft coming from the Diamond Aircraft Company, and it looks like they’re at it again. A DA50 powered by a turboprop engine made its first flight on Monday of this week. This concept was first introduced at the general aviation show AERO Friedrichshafen in April 2013. RedHawk Aero, a subsidiary of Redbird Flight Simulations, has announced that Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona has ordered 6 RedHawk aircraft in a move to upgrade and modernize their training fleet. They will utilize the new Re

Airborne 01.22.15: DA50 TurboProp, Redbird Redhawk Fleet Sale, New SpaceShipTwo

Also: TBM Sales Record, Offutt Airshow Cancelled, Airbus Analyzed, More UAV Thefts, UAV Autopilot?

We are getting used to seeing some very advanced aircraft coming from the Diamond Aircraft Company, and it looks like they’re at it again. A DA50 powered by a turboprop engine made its first flight on Monday of this week. This concept was first introduced at the general aviation show AERO Friedrichshafen in April 2013. RedHawk Aero, a subsidiary of Redbird Flight Simulations, has announced that Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona has ordered 6 RedHawk aircraft in a move to upgrade and modernize their training fleet. They will utilize the new RedHawk aircraft while training for Private Pilot, Instrument and Commercial Pilot Certification in Cochise College’s professional

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First Flight: Turbine DA50-JP7

Christian Dries: 'This Aircraft ... Almost Flies Like A Rocket'

A DA50 powered by a turbine engine made its first flight on January 19 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Christian Dries, CEO Diamond Aircraft, acted as test pilot, along with Ingmar Mayerbuch, Head of Flight Test. After the flight, Dries said “This aircraft with this turbine engine almost flies like a rocket.”

Rolls-Royce Unveils Scoot Airlines Trent 1000 Engine

Made In Singapore, For Singapore To Power Dreamliners

Rolls-Royce today celebrated a milestone at the company's Seletar Campus with the unveiling of a Trent 1000 engine, the first to be made in Singapore for Singapore's very own long-haul budget carrier, Scoot. The Trent 1000, which is fully assembled and tested by a team of 80, will provide power to Scoot's new fleet of 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Boeing Names New Leaders In Oklahoma City And San Antonio

Mike Emmelhainz Succeeds Steve Goo In OK, Bryan Scott Replaces Emmelhainz In Texas

Boeing veteran Mike Emmelhainz is returning to Oklahoma City to lead the company’s operations there while Bryan Scott is succeeding Emmelhainz as head of Boeing’s San Antonio activities.

Lift-Off, Signal Acquired For Navy Communications Satellite

Launched From Cape Canaveral Tuesday Night

The Navy's third Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite was launched today at 8:04 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41. This communications satellite will significantly improve capability for Navy and Department of Defense tactical operators.

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Blue Angels Announce Show Schedule

Season Opens March 14th In El Centro, CA

The Navy's Blue Angels have released their 2015 show schedule for a season running March 14 to November 7.

Private Jets Carry Participants To Global Warming Conference

One Of The Topics At The World Economic Forum Being Held In Davos, Switzerland

About 1,700 of those symbols of blatant corporate greed and excess are arriving in Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum, where one of the primary topics to be discussed is global warming. Many of those participating in the event in the playground for the rich are arriving by private business jet.

Sarah Brightman Begins Training For Space Tourism Experience

British Soprano Had Briefly Postponed The Training Due To A Family Illness

British soprano Sarah Brightman, best known for her role in "The Phantom of the Opera", has begun training for her 10-day $52 million trip to the International Space Station.

Commemorative Air Force Seeks Donations

Funding Used To Keep Iconic Warbirds Flying For All To Enjoy

The Commemorative Air Force is one of the largest private air forces in the world with more than 160 airplanes in 80+ units across America that still fly today. Rather than being tucked away in some museum or stripped down for scrap, the CAF's "flying museum" of airplanes brings history to Americans all over the country.

Elling Halvorson Receives Vertical Flight Hall Of Fame Award

Bell Helicopter Honored The Industry Veteran At The Living Legends Of Aviation Awards

Bell Helicopter honored Papillon Helicopters founder Elling Halvorson with the Bell Helicopter Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award at the 12th annual Living Legends Of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills on January 16. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the rotorcraft industry.

Singapore-Based AS365 Dauphin Simulator Equipped With CMA9000 System

Only Such Training Device To Be So Equipped, According To Airbus Helicopters

The AS365 Dauphin rotorcraft full-flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters’ Singapore-based training center has been upgraded to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue (SAR) operations, offering pilots the unique capability to safely practice these demanding life-saving missions.

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Dublin-Based Lessor Elix Acquires Three Bombardier Q400 NextGen Aircraft

Aircraft To Be Placed With An Existing Q400 Operator

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft welcomed leasing company Elix Aviation Capital Limited (“Elix”) to the family of Q400 ‎aircraft owners and operators. Elix is taking an assignment of three Q400 NextGen aircraft previously booked by an existing Bombardier customer.

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Boozman, Manchin To Lead General Aviation Caucus In 114th Congress

Pair Will Work To Recruit Additional Members, Promote GA On Capitol Hill

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) will take the reins of the bipartisan Senate General Aviation (GA) Caucus in the 114th Congress.

Google, Fidelity Make $1 Billion Investment In SpaceX

Brings Value Of The Company To Over $10 Billion

SpaceX has confirmed that it has received substantial investments from two companies in its most recent financing round.

ATR Posts Record Year For Sales, Deliveries, Turnover And Backlog

Just-Completed Year Was The Best In The Manufacturer's History

The year 2014 ended for ATR beating last years' records in sales; deliveries, turnover and backlog. The aircraft manufacturer's sales increased to 160 aircraft, along with 120 options, exceeding the previous 2011 record (157 firm sales and 79 options).

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Fokker Services Reports 36 Aircraft Placed In 2014

Four New Operators Join Nine Existing Airline Customers

A total of thirty-six Fokker aircraft were placed with four new as well as nine existing Fokker operators during 2014 by their respective aircraft sellers and lessors, according to a news release from Fokker Services. These comprise thirteen Fokker 50s, ten Fokker 70s and seven Fokker 100s. In addition, leases were extended on two Fokker 50s, as well as four Fokker 100s.

Private Flights To Cuba Are Not Part Of Recent Policy Changes

Export Licenses For 'Humanitarian Reasons' Still Required

The Jan 15 White House announcement of new Cuban regulations governing individual travel, trade and financial services makes it easier for individuals to travel to Cuba. Flying your own plane to Cuba, however, still remains a remote dream.

AeroSports Update: Aviation Modelers Support Wounded Warrior Project

The Model Aviation Community Donates $100,000 To The Wounded Warrior Project

Through National Model Aviation Day celebrations around the country and the efforts of local modelers at approximately 200 AMA chartered clubs, the Academy of Model Aeronautics raised $100,000 in support of the Wounded Warrior Project. A large check was presented to Warrior Speak representative Norbie Lara during the AMA Expo held in Ontario, California on January 10.

Transport Canada Offers Advice On Safe UAV Flying

Online Tutorial Covers Safety Basics

Transport Canada has posted a guide on its website telling those who may want to fly a small UAV how to do so safely.

Airborne 01.21.15: SpaceX Plans SatNet, Allegiant Pilot Strike, R66 Upgrades

Also: Spirit Of St. Louis 'Grounded', Classic Aero-TV, 200,000 Traps!, FAA Reg Hearing, EAA Airshow Roster, FAA Staffer Busted by TSA

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has a vision that everyone on the planet should have access to the internet, and he recently revealed some details of his previously-announced plan to the media. The system would involve hundreds of low-cost satellites in an orbit of about 750 miles above the Earth. For basis of comparison, most geosynchronous satellites fly at about 22,300 miles. Pilots at Allegiant Air, represented by the Airline Professionals Association, known as the APA, Teamsters Lo

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.22.15)

"Aircraft without a pilot on board go by many names—unmanned air vehicle (UAV), remotely piloted aircraft system, model aircraft, remote control aircraft, and drone. Call it what you want, but always think safety first." Source: Transport Canada website promoting safe flying of UAVs in that country.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.22.15): Gradient High Winds

These high winds usually cover a large area and are due to synoptic-scale, extra-tropical low pressure systems.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.22.15)

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