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April 06, 2014

Airborne 04.04.14: ANN At KLAL--Hell Frozen Over!, FAA Blinks!, Astore!, Glasair

Also: TBM900 In The Flesh, Cessna 172 Diesel Upgrade, G3X Upgrades... and More!

We’ve got a lot of news from Sun ‘n Fun but there was a significant development for GA pilots announced by the FAA Thursday. The agency is beginning a rulemaking project that will consider whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to substitute a driver’s license in lieu of a FAA medical certificate. Garmin came to the show with an upgraded system that combines the functionality of a touch screen with traditional mechanical operation. Jim Campbell has that report. There are airplanes ranging from ultralights to business aircraft on display at

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Northrop Grumman Sponsors UAV Competition In Australia

Students Design And Build UAV’s Significant To Australia’s Needs

As part of Northrop Grumman Corporation's effort to increase innovative thinking in engineering and technology among today's youth, the company is sponsoring the 2014 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Outback Challenge competition in Australia.

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GE’s MAGIC1 Rugged Display Chosen By AgustaWestland

The MAGIC1 Offered AgustaWestland A Number Of Compelling Benefits In SAR Operations

GE Intelligent Platforms announced that it had received orders from AgustaWestland of Italy for GE’s MAGIC1 Rugged Display Computer. The MAGIC1 will be part of AgustaWestland’s OPLS (Obstacle Proximity LIDAR system) which the company will offer on helicopters destined for search and rescue (SAR) deployment.

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Embraer Delivers 1st E-Jet To Skywest

Airline Receives The First Of Many E175 Aircraft To Be Operated By Partner Airlines

Earlier this week in a ceremony held at the Company's headquarters, in Sao Jose dos Campos, Embraer delivered the first E175 to SkyWest Inc. The aircraft is part of the firm order signed by the airline last year, for 40 E175 aircraft.

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Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Patrol Aircraft Participates In Training Exercise

U.S. Navy Joins With The Republic Of Korea In Support Of The Foal Eagle 2014 Training Exercise

The U.S. Navy's P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft conducted its first training missions in the Republic of Korea (ROK) last week. During the combined U.S. and ROK armed forces training events, flight crew members from Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 operated with P-3 Orion maritime patrol crews from the ROK navy.

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Saab And Pilatus Secure Closer Ties

Enters Into An MoU To Work Together To Produce The PC-21

An MoU signed recently by Pilatus CEO Markus Bucher and Jim Roche, Vice-President Government Aviation and Deputy CEO, places Saab and Pilatus on a footing to cooperate in the replacement of the Swedish Air Force's current pilot trainer aircraft, the SK 60, should Sweden decide to replace the fleet.

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Helinet Technologies Selected By NYPD For Helicopters

Airborne Mission Suite Being Installed In Four Bell 429 Patrol Helicopters…Bad News For The Bad Guys

Helinet Technologies, announced last week its selection by the New York Police Department to deploy a custom airborne mission suite for the Department's four recently acquired Bell 429 Patrol helicopters. Developed from the ground up to meet the specific needs of the NYPD, the mission suite incorporates state of the art image capture, broadcast and receive technologies in a unique configuration that will be fully controllable through a moving map system.

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Rockwell Collins Expands FANS 1/A Capability In Business Jet Aftermarket

Upgrade Offered For Falcon 50EX And Falcon 2000/2000EX Aircraft

Dassault Falcon 50EX, Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aircraft currently equipped with Rockwell Collins avionics and flight management system now have an upgrade path for Future Airspace Navigation System (FANS) 1/A capability. The enhancements will be available from Rockwell Collins in 2015.

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Rolls-Royce Supports USMC KC-130Js Through $50 M Contract

Engine Manufacturer Provides Service And Support At The Factory And In The Field

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract to support the U.S. Marines Corps fleet of KC-130J air-to-air refueling tankers, worth more than $50 million.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.06.14): Oceanic Airspace

Oceanic Airspace Airspace over the oceans of the world, considered international airspace, where oceanic separation and procedures per the International Civil Aviation Organization are applied. Responsibility for the provisions of air traffic control service in this airspace is delegated to various countries, based generally upon geographic proximity and the availability of the required resources.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.06.14)

Aero Linx: The Alaska Air Show Association The Alaska Air Show Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the display of aviation to provide a venue for the community by promoting aerospace power, national defense and the mission of our Air Forces through sponsorship of base open houses and air shows throughout Alaska. We also intend to honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life with particular emphasis placed on educating young people to inspire them to military careers and support for a strong military. FMI: www.alaskaairshow.org

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.06.14)

“We’re committed to keeping our customer base up-to-date for flying in modernized airspace around the globe, and FANS 1/A provides significant benefits for transiting the North Atlantic.” Source: Craig Olson, Vice President and General Manager, Business and Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins in comments made as Dassault Falcon 50EX, Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aircraft currently equipped with Rockwell Collins avionics and flight management system will soon have an upgrade path for Future Airspace Navigation System (FANS) 1/A capability. The enhancements will be available from Rockwell Collins in 2015.

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