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December 06, 2016

Airborne 12.06.16: SpaceX Launching Soon!, 787 AD, DJI Inspire 2

Also: P-51C 'Tuskegee Airmen', Aero-Calendar, EASA Mandate, Master Instructor, 737 MAX Thrust Reverser, LaMia Airline, Flying Colours

SpaceX could return to flight by the middle of the month if the FAA approves its next launch, according to SpaceX customer Iridium Communications. The launch is scheduled on December 16 at 12:36 p.m. Pacific Standard Time from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, according to an Iridium news release. An Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA last week requires repetitive cycling of either the airplane electrical power or the power to the three fligh

Airborne 12.06.16: SpaceX Launching Soon!, 787 AD, DJI Inspire 2

Also: P-51C 'Tuskegee Airmen', Aero-Calendar, EASA Mandate, Master Instructor, 737 MAX Thrust Reverser, LaMia Airline, Flying Colours

SpaceX could return to flight by the middle of the month if the FAA approves its next launch, according to SpaceX customer Iridium Communications. The launch is scheduled on December 16 at 12:36 p.m. Pacific Standard Time from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, according to an Iridium news release. An Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA last week requires repetitive cycling of either the airplane electrical power or the power to the three flight control modules. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that all three fly control modules might simultaneously reset if continuously powered on for 22 days on all Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 a

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ESA Renews Commitment To ISS

Part Of Overall 'Space 4.0' Strategy Adopted By The Agency

The European Space Agency (ESA) has renewed its commitment to the International Space Station (ISS) through 2024, according to reports. It is the last of the international partners in the ISS to do so.

Lindbergh Foundation’s Air Shepherd Announces Partnership With DJI

Will Use Company's Quadcopters For Operations In Africa

The Lindbergh Foundation’s Air Shepherd program, developed to protect elephants and rhinos from poaching by using drones, today announced its partnership with drone manufacturer DJI.

T-50A Flight Operations Begin in Greenville, SC

First Test Flight Took Place In Mid-November

The Lockheed Martin T-50A is soaring over Greenville, South Carolina with flight operations now underway. The initial test flight took place Nov. 19.

Chelan Seaplanes Has Suspended Service

Lease Was Terminated By County On Short Notice

A seaplane service operating from Lake Chelan in Washington state has been notified that its lease is being terminated, leaving the company high and dry.

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First Views Of Mars Show Potential For ESA's New Orbiter

Instrument Suite Tested For The First Time

ESA’s new ExoMars orbiter has tested its suite of instruments in orbit for the first time, hinting at a great potential for future observations.

Dillon, CO Airshow Faces An Uncertain Future

Cost Increases Make Fifth Consecutive Show Unlikely

The Dillon, CP Air Show, billed as "The Highest Air Show on Earth", is facing an uncertain future after organizers looked at the costs of putting on the show for a fifth straight year.

Orbital ATK To Develop Critical Technology For In-Orbit Assembly

Contract Intended To Advance Company's Unique In-Orbit Space Logistics Capabilities

NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) has entered into a public-private partnership with Orbital ATK to establish a Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) in space. The CIRAS program will advance key technologies for in-orbit manufacturing and assembly of large space structures that will help the agency meet its goals for robotic and human exploration of the solar system.

AA Flight Attendants Say New Uniforms Make Them Sick ... Literally

Demands 'Full Recall' Of The New Uniforms

When American Airlines introduced new uniforms for its flight attendants in September, they were well received in terms of how they looked. But after wearing them for a while, some FAs are saying that the new outfits are literally making them sick.

USAF Issues Draft RFP For Huey Replacement

New Aircraft Should Be Designed To Carry Nine Troops, Armament

In its draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for a helicopter to replace the Vietnam-era UH-1N Huey, the U.S. Air Force appears to have walked back it potential requirement for the new aircraft to carry more troops that the existing helicopter.

Bombardier Wins Orders For Two CS300 And One Q400 Aircraft From Tanzania

Bombardier Wins Orders For Two CS300 And One Q400 Aircraft From Tanzania

The United Republic of Tanzania represented by the Tanzanian Government Flight Agency (TGFA) has signed firm purchase agreements for two CS300 jetliners and one Q400 turboprop aircraft, according to Bombardier. The aircraft will be leased to and operated by Air Tanzania (The Wings of the Kilimanjaro) based in Dar es Salaam.

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New Flight Charters Launches Jet Charter Resource

Private Jet Charter Leader Releases New Colorado Air Charter Resource for Selected Colorado Cities

The first ever complete listing of private jet and charter aircraft available for the state of Colorado including specific charter information is now available online. Local private jet charter and information service New Flight Charters launches Jet Charter Colorado.

Boeing, AerCap Celebrate Delivery Of Air France's First 787

Airplane Is 50th Dreamliner For AerCap, 500th 787 To Roll Off Boeing Production Lines

Air France has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner from leasing company AerCap. The airplane, a 787-9, signifies the delivery of AerCap's 50th Dreamliner and will be deployed on Air France's Paris to Cairo route starting in January. The airplane is also the 500th 787 produced on Boeing's production lines.

Tecnam Unveils The 2nd Generation P2002 Sierra MkII

Says Aircraft Is 'Substantially Updated' From The Previous Version

Tecnam has introduced what it says is a substantially updated and improved Mark 2 version of the company’s popular P2002 Sierra.

Norwegian Receives DOT Approval As A Foreign Carrier

Agency Says There Was 'No Avenue To Reject The Application'

The U.S. DOT has approved Norwegian's license to operate as a foreign carrier in the United States, causing concern for pilots' and flight attendants' unions.

Delta Receives Its First U.S.-Produced Airbus Aircraft

Delivers The New A321 In Mobile, Alabama

The first delivery of an A321 aircraft from the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility to Delta Air Lines took place today, in Mobile, AL. On hand for the occasion were executives from Airbus and Delta Air Lines, a team of Delta employees from the airline’s Minneapolis-St. Paul station, and representatives of the more than 370 employees at the facility.

NASA Shortens First Crewed Mission Of Orion

Astronauts Will Only Make One Loop Around The Moon

NASA has scaled back its plans for the first crewed mission of its Orion spacecraft, Exploration Mission 2 (EM-2).

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AeroSports Update: ADS-B And The Recreational Flyer

The Type Of Flying You Do Will Determine The Requirement For ADS-B Out In Your Airplane

If you fly a small airplane for sport and recreation, and use travel as an excuse to own it, when you hear the term ADS-B you probably get this sick feeling in your stomach because you know it’s complicated and is going to cost money. But wait, it may not be what you think.

AEA Attends EASA Annual Conference In Germany

Represented Interests Of Association's European Members On A Variety Of Issues

Last week, Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government and industry affairs, was in Cologne, Germany, attending multiple meetings on behalf of the AEA European membership. There were a number of issues raised during the EASA annual Maintenance & Production Conference as well as the semiannual Engineering & Maintenance technical meeting.

Witnesses Report Seeing Pilot Struggling With Door Prior To RV-10 Accident

Pilot Was Fatally Injured When The Plane Went Down November 5

The NTSB has issued a preliminary report from an accident which occurred on November 5, 2016 involving an experimental amateur-built Stamper model RV-10 single-engine airplane. The aircraft N924WY, was destroyed during a postimpact fire following a loss of control shortly after takeoff from Dubois Municipal Airport (DUB), Dubois, Wyoming. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.

Airborne 12.05.16: AutoGyro Certified, Police Seize Drone, GoPro Job Cuts

Also: Aldrin Evacuated, Shark US, Lufthansa, NASA, ESA's New Orbiter, FLIR Systems, Esterline

The expression, “breaking news,” seems to be highly overused nowadays, but to hear that an autogyro has just received FAA type certification is truly - breaking news. Even better, this aircraft is eligible for operation by sport pilots. The original design of the Calidus dates back to 2009. Since then it has been certified in numerous countries around the world. The company claims cruise performance to be in the range of 95 to 110 miles per hour with a takeoff distance ranging from 3

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.06.16)

"Regardless of our appreciation of the public policy arguments raised by opponents, we have been advised that the law and our bilateral obligations leave us no avenue to reject this application." Source: Statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.06.16): Clutter

In radar operations, clutter refers to the reception and visual display of radar returns caused by precipitation, chaff, terrain, numerous aircraft targets, or other phenomena.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.06.16)

Closing Santa Monica Airport: Something Does Not Add Up

The latest update from the the Santa Monica Airport pointing out the reasons that the arguments for closing the airport "don't make sense."

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