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Textron Reports Fourth Quarter 2016 Results, Announces 2017 Financial Outlook

Revenues For The Quarter Were Down, Including Aviation Sector

Textron's fourth quarter numbers were down somewhat compared to last year, but Textron Chairman and CEO Scott C. Donnelly said that there are some reasons to be optimistic going into 2017.

Aerial Firefighting Tanker Deployed To Fight Wildfires In Chile

Fundacion Viento Sur Of The Walton Family Foundation Supports Global SuperTanker's Mission

Global SuperTanker Services, LLC (GSTS) has been deployed to fight devastating wildfires that are raging across Chile, the company announced. GSTS's initial mission in Chile will be underwritten through a generous donation by Fundacion Viento Sur of the Walton Family Foundation, created by Walmart founders Sam and Helen Walton.

Soyuz Rolls Out For Arianespace’s Medium-Lift Launch With Hispasat 36W-1

Launch Planned For Friday Evening From French Guiana Spaceport

The Soyuz launcher for Arianespace’s year-opening mission rolled out to the launch pad in French Guiana Tuesday, readying the vehicle to receive its Hispasat 36W-1 payload for a nighttime liftoff from the Spaceport on January 27.

Third Annual Drone World Expo To Be Held October 3-4, 2017 In San Jose

Speaker Proposals Now Be Accepted For Educational Program

Following an extremely successful gathering for the commercial drone industry, the Drone World Expo team with the help of an outstanding Advisory Board, is preparing for its 3rd annual event, which will return to the San Jose Convention Center, October 3-4, 2017.

Bombardier Announces Organizational Changes To Support Turnaround Plan

Some Senior Managers Take On New Roles In The Company

Bombardier has announced the following changes in responsibilities for members of its senior management team. Effective immediately, Nico Buchholz will assume a new role as Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Jim Vounassis will assume the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities in addition to continuing to lead the company's operations transformation as Bombardier's Chief Transformation and Procurement Officer.

AETC Loads, Releases First Live Bombs From F-35A

Two Bombs Released Over Eglin AFB In Florida

The 33rd Fighter Wing loaded and released the Air Education and Training Command’s first live bombs from an F-35A at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, Jan. 17.

Ontario, Canada Pilot Found Guilty On Two Misconduct Charges

Had Objected To The Relocation Of SAR Helicopter

A pilot who opposed the relocation of an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) search and rescue helicopter from Sudbury to Orillia has been found guilty on two counts of misconduct for publicly opposing the move.

LA County Sheriff's Drone Use Subject Of Inquiry

Board Of Supervisors Asks Inspector General To 'Gather More Information' About The Aircraft

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has asked the county Inspector General to look into the use of unmanned aircraft by the law enforcement in the county.

CommutAir To Partner With ATP Flight School

Will Offer Tuition Reimbursement And Avenue To United Career Path Program

CommutAir has announced a partnership with ATP Flight School to provide ATP graduate flight instructors a financially subsidized path to a pilot job at fast-growing CommutAir and the opportunity to enroll in the United Career Path Program (CPP) at the time of entry into CommutAir. The Tuition Reimbursement Program allows instructors to have up to $11,000 of their flight training costs paid for by CommutAir, in exchange for agreeing to fly for CommutAir after earning the requisite number of flight hours.

Superior Air Parts Simplifies PMA Parts Eligibility Search

Updated Website Streamlines Capabilities

Superior Air Parts, Inc., has announced the availability of a new online part eligibility search tool on the company’s website.

Wingsuit Jumper Looks To Break Four Records In One Flight

Brit Fraser Corsan Plans Jump From FL400 To Last Over Nine Minutes

Wherever there are records, there are people looking to break them. And such is the intent of British wingsuit jumper Fraser Corsan, who is considered a pioneer in the sport.

Paper Airplane Toss Could Land SC High School Student In Jail

Teacher Was Hit In The Eye By The Wayward 'Aircraft'

A student at Andrews High School in Andrews, SC faces 30 days in jail for tossing a paper airplane in class that struck a teacher in the eye.

Aero-TV: Embraer Executive Jets - Enhancing Their Role In BizAv

Listen In While an Executive Jet Leader Explains How Their Company Will Expand Their Market…

While at the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) held in November 2016, Aero-News Correspondent, Kathryn Creedy, had the opportunity to meet with Marco Tulio Pellegrini, who is the President and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. Kathryn asked Pellegrini to amplify some of the comments he made in a previous press conference about introducing more corporate-type jets into the market because of the need for more dependable and reliable air transportation (in other words, kick the airlines to the curb!).

On Your Marks ... Get Set ... Google Lunar XPRIZE Finalists Announced

Five Teams Are Set For Unmanned Trips To The Moon

The race is on: the five finalist teams in the Google Lunar XPRIZE have been set, and they all have rocket launch contracts to go to the Moon in 2017.

Industry Veteran Tapped To Lead Quest Aircraft

Robert H. Wells Named As CEO

Quest Aircraft Company named Robert H. Wells as its new Chief Executive Officer. Wells has more than 40 years of aviation experience. Most recently he spent 15 years with TAG Aviation, rising to CEO of the Holding Company. Wells officially assumed his new role with Quest on January 15.

Wind Tunnel Testing Completed By Boom

Clears The Way For Airframe Construction, Company Says

The company hoping to build the next supersonic airliner has completed wind tunnel testing on a potential new supersonic aircraft, verifying two years of aerodynamic design work.

Paine Field Passenger Terminal Appeal Denied

Three-Judge Panel Found No Reason To Undo A Lease Agreement

A potential two-gate passenger terminal at Paine Field near Seattle, WA cleared a significant hurdle Monday when a three-judge panel released a decision that will allow the project to continue.

AeroSports Update: Race Plane Project Wants Your Help

The DT6 Will Be A Challenger For The International Formula One World Air Racing Championship

Formula One air racing got its start back in 1947 when a new category of airplane was developed to encourage high performance with each airplane being required to meet the same standards. It has now progressed into international competition, and the Triano Racing team says they can build a plane that will lead the pack.

Etihad Aviation Group Announces Executive Transition Process

President And Chief Executive Officer James Hogan To Leave Post In The Second Half Of 2017

The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors today announced that James Hogan will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company in the second half of 2017. The Board and Mr. Hogan first initiated the transition process last year with the formation in May of the Etihad Aviation Group, a diversified global aviation and travel organization.

Lisa Disbrow Serving As Acting SecAF

Heather Wilson Has Been Nominated As Permanent Replacement For Deborah Lee James

Under secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow will serve as the acting secretary of the Air Force as of Jan. 20, until the Senate confirms a permanent replacement.

Airborne 01.25.17: FAI World Glider Champ's, Cessna Pilot Centers Grow, Fuel Tax

Also: Fighter Jet VidGames, Swift Fuels, SpaceX Resupply, FAA Approves, Tiltrotor Test Rig, Emirates, United Mess

A hard-fought two-week battle in Australian skies saw three new Gliding World Champions win gold medals. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Gliding World Champions were crowned last Sunday, bringing the competition to a close. Russell Cheetham from Great Britain took gold in the Open Class, scraping ahead of defending FAI World Champion Michael Sommer. France’s Killian Walbrou took gold in the hotly contested 18 Meter Class. Textron Aviation has announced i

USMC/Combat Helicopter Association

This organization, previously known as the USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association, is now known as the USMC/Combat Helicopter Association with REGULAR or ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPs available.

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January 26, 2017

Also: FAA Changes, EAA STC Program, NBAA Update, IAM Wants Vote, Canada Pilot, GI Aviation

Revenues For The Quarter Were Down, Including Aviation Sector

Fundacion Viento Sur Of The Walton Family Foundation Supports Global SuperTanker's Mission

Launch Planned For Friday Evening From French Guiana Spaceport

Speaker Proposals Now Be Accepted For Educational Program

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Some Senior Managers Take On New Roles In The Company

Two Bombs Released Over Eglin AFB In Florida

Had Objected To The Relocation Of SAR Helicopter

Board Of Supervisors Asks Inspector General To 'Gather More Information' About The Aircraft

Will Offer Tuition Reimbursement And Avenue To United Career Path Program

Updated Website Streamlines Capabilities

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Brit Fraser Corsan Plans Jump From FL400 To Last Over Nine Minutes

Teacher Was Hit In The Eye By The Wayward 'Aircraft'

Listen In While an Executive Jet Leader Explains How Their Company Will Expand Their Market…

Five Teams Are Set For Unmanned Trips To The Moon

Robert H. Wells Named As CEO

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Clears The Way For Airframe Construction, Company Says

Three-Judge Panel Found No Reason To Undo A Lease Agreement

The DT6 Will Be A Challenger For The International Formula One World Air Racing Championship

President And Chief Executive Officer James Hogan To Leave Post In The Second Half Of 2017

Heather Wilson Has Been Nominated As Permanent Replacement For Deborah Lee James

Also: Fighter Jet VidGames, Swift Fuels, SpaceX Resupply, FAA Approves, Tiltrotor Test Rig, Emirates, United Mess

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