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August 20, 2015

Airborne 08.20.15: FAA ATC Excuses, AMA Educates w/UAVs, Eclipse Gear Inspection

Also: EAA Gives Wings, The AIP Experiment, Blue Angels Rescue, Lost Pilot Had Bad History, Bell 412EP Delivery, NASA Awards, GAMA Addition

Any of us who use computers have probably had this happen… You install an upgrade to a program, and suddenly, things start going wrong. The FAA identified a recent software upgrade at the Leesburg, Virginia high-altitude radar facility as the source of last Saturday’s automation problems, which resulted in numerous flight cancellations and delays. The Academy of Model Aeronautics has launched a new program to encourage teamwork, competition, and success through a STEM-based education platform. The new UAS4STEM program will provide student teams of four to eight people with training, insurance, licensing, and equipment to compete

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Airborne 08.20.15: FAA ATC Excuses, AMA Educates w/UAVs, Eclipse Gear Inspection

Also: EAA Gives Wings, The AIP Experiment, Blue Angels Rescue, Lost Pilot Had Bad History, Bell 412EP Delivery, NASA Awards, GAMA Addition

Any of us who use computers have probably had this happen… You install an upgrade to a program, and suddenly, things start going wrong. The FAA identified a recent software upgrade at the Leesburg, Virginia high-altitude radar facility as the source of last Saturday’s automation problems, which resulted in numerous flight cancellations and delays. The Academy of Model Aeronautics has launched a new program to encourage teamwork, competition, and success t

Former U.S. Secretary Of Transportation Ray LaHood To Join OneJet Advisory Team

Air Transportation Network Gains Key Industry Veteran For Its Board

Former Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood has been appointed to the senior advisory board of OneJet, an air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small to medium size markets. LaHood, who served as the United States Secretary of Transportation from 2009 until 2013, will advise on government policy and assist with OneJet's continued expansion into more regional travel markets throughout the U.S.

FAA SAFO Recommends Inspection Of V2500 Engine Fan Blades

May Not Meet Specifications For Sidewall Thickness

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) advising owners, operators, repair facilities, and maintenance technicians to a situation where several airworthiness approval tags (e.g., FAA Form 8130-3, Authorized Release Certificate) were issued indicating that V2500 fan blades were properly overhauled, however, these fan blades may not meet the VRS1003 blade repair limits for sidewall thickness.

Singapore Center Of Excellence For Air Traffic Management (ATM) Makes Headway

Two ATM Research And Development Centers Open In Singapore

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) marked a significant milestone in its vision to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for ATM with the inauguration of the ATM Research Institute (ATMRI) and MITRE Asia Pacific Singapore (MAPS).

Kaman Awarded Five-Year Contract Extension For G280 Gulfstream Program

Expected Value Of The Deal Is More Than $27 Million

Kaman Aerosystems' UK operation has been successful in securing a five-year contract extension on the Gulfstream G280 program for the supply of ailerons and winglets to Triumph Aerostructures.

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Send Your Name To Mars On NASA's Next Red Planet Mission

Microchip To Be Carried To Our Neighboring Planet On InSight Mars Lander

Mars enthusiasts around the world can participate in NASA’s journey to Mars by adding their names to a silicon microchip headed to the Red Planet aboard NASA's InSight Mars lander, scheduled to launch next year.

First A350-1000 Wing Goes Into Production

Next Generation Of Airbus’ All-New Wide-Body Airliner Takes Shape

The wings for the first Airbus A350-1000 have begun the process of assembly at Broughton, North Wales.

GAMA Welcomes Lauren Haertlein As Director Of Safety And Regulatory Affairs

Comes To Association From FDA

GAMA has named Lauren Haertlein as the association's Director of Safety and Regulatory Affairs.

Lisa 'Lee' Boulanger Named Bombardier VP Of Business Aircraft Customer Support

Succeeds Andy Nureddin, Who Was Appointed Vice President And General Manager Of Customer Services In July

Lisa “Lee” Boulanger, a 28-year employee of Bombardier, has been appointed Vice President of Customer Support. Lee will be based in Montréal, Quebec and assumes her role immediately.

Three-Time Spaceflight Astronaut Steven Swanson Retires From NASA

Veteran Of Nearly 200 Days In Space Moving To Academia

With nearly 200 days of spaceflight experience, astronaut Steven Swanson has retired from NASA to share his experience and expertise in an academic setting. Swanson will join Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, as a distinguished educator in residence. His last day with NASA is August 30.

German Luftfahrt-Bundesamt Qualifies Lufthansa Flight Training B777 Simulator

EASA Certified Level D Sim August 14

Lufthansa pilots can now train on a new B777-300ER simulator, provided by Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training (LMCFT) under a contract with Lufthansa Flight Training.

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World Heritage Air Museum Announces New Headquarters

Has Moved Operations Into Renovated Hangar At Oakland County International Airport

The World Heritage Air Museum (WHAM) announced the opening its new headquarters and flight operations base at a renovated hangar at Michigan's Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) in Detroit. The hangar will be home to several rare vintage jets from around the world where visitors can get an up close view and learn more about the aircraft and the roles they played in history.

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Aero-TV: 'WHOA CONTROL' TO THE MAX: The Kitfox S7 STi Gets Even MORE STOLworthy!

One Of The Most Revered Classic SportPlanes Gets A New Set Of Wings... And Capabilities

If you try to think about a kit airplane company that has passed the test of time, one of the first names that would come to mind is, Kitfox. This year they showed up at EAA AirVenture 2015 with what could best be called an “addendum” to their popular series 7 airplane, and ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, was there to get the scoop.

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Aero-TV: 'WHOA Control' To The Max: The Kitfox S7 STi Gets Even MORE STOLworthy!

One Of The Most Revered Classic SportPlanes Gets A New Set Of Wings... And Capabilities

If you try to think about a kit airplane company that has passed the test of time, one of the first names that would come to mind is, Kitfox. This year they showed up at EAA AirVenture 2015 with what could best be called an “addendum” to their popular series 7 airplane, and ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, was there to get the scoop. Tom met with Kitfox President and CEO, John McBean, to find out what’s going on with the Kitfox that stands a lot taller...

GAO: FAA Continues Progress Toward UAS Integration Into The National Airspace

But Six Designated Test Sites Have Had To Address Various Challenges

In a report released Monday, the GAO says that the FAA has progressed toward its goal of seamlessly integrating unmanned aerial system (UAS) flights into the national airspace. FAA has issued its UAS Comprehensive Plan and UAS Integration Roadmap, which provide broad plans for integration.

Names Released From San Diego Mid-Air Collision

Four Aboard Sabreliner, Sole Occupant Of C172 Have Been Named

Authorities have released the names of the five people that were fatally injured when a Sabreliner Jet and a Cessna 172 collided in flight near Otay Mesa in southern California last weekend.

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Canadian Firefighting Aircraft Grounded By Small UAV Sighting

RCMP Is Still Searching For The Operator Of The Aircraft

Eight helicopters and an air tanker engaged in fighting a fire near Oliver, B.C., Canada were grounded Sunday when a small UAV flew over the Testalinden Creek Fire early in the afternoon.

Barry Matsumori Takes Executive Post At Virgin Galactic

Named Senior Vice President Of Business Development And Advanced Concepts

Barry Matsumori has been named Senior Vice President of Business Development and Advanced Concepts for Virgin Galactic's LauncherOne satellite launcher service.

AeroSports Update: ‘Give Flight’ Wings Sent To EAA Chapters

Wings Built As Part Of The Give Flight Project At EAA AirVenture Have Been Shipped To EAA Chapter 27 In CT

Last week, the final pair of the five sets of wings built by EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 volunteers and attendees were shipped to a waiting EAA chapter, which will build the remainder of the airplane in its own community.

WV University Institute Of Technology To Offer Aviation Management Degree

Enters Into Exclusive Partnership With FlightSafety International

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has entered into an exclusive aviation management degree program partnership with FlightSafety International.

NBAA Questions FAA’s Move To End Publication Of World Aeronautical Charts

Many NBAA Members Regularly Use WACs, Association Says

The FAA recently announced plans to end publication of VFR World Aeronautical Charts (WACs), despite prior assurances that the agency would first provide industry stakeholders with an opportunity to comment on any such proposal.

Airborne 08.19.15: Enstrom TH180, New King FIRC, Sunseeker Duo Alps Crossing

Also: IndiGo A320 Order, EAA/ANN AIP/Part2, New Piper Trainers, 707 Barrel Roll Commemoration, San Diego MidAir, Lee Bottom Needs YOU, NC UAV Bill Nonsense

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is continuing flight testing on the new TH180 helicopter. Originally announced at the 2014 HAI show, Enstrom has since taken a number of signed memorandums of understanding on the new helicopter designed for the ab-initio flight training, light commercial, and private owner market. All Certified Flight Instructors are required to renew their certificates every two years. Options for renewal are to attend a flight instruc

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.20.15)

“The Give Flight project provides a platform to talk up two of EAA’s core offerings: homebuilding and chapters. By encouraging attendees to come by and pull a rivet on a wing that will eventually be a completed aircraft, we are hoping to open some eyes to the idea of building an aircraft.” Source: Charlie Becker, EAA director of chapters, communities, and homebuilt community manager.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.20.15): Biplane

An airplane with two similar-sized wings (or pairs of wings), exactly or approximately in vertical alignment.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.20.15)

International Women's Air & Space Museum

The Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the history of women in aviation and space and the documentation of their continuing contributions today and in the future.

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