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May 25, 2016

Icon Steps Back, Admits Curtailed Production Plan

Finally Talking (And Still Hyping), Icon Production Plans Take A Big Hit

The following is the text of a release from Icon Aircraft (bluster and all)... ANN Analysis and industry reaction will follow shortly... "ICON Aircraft announced major changes to this year’s A5 delivery plan. These changes are part of a strategy to improve the A5 production processes and manufacturing supply chain while simultaneously supporting flight training for ICON customers. ICON announced the following: A significant reduction in 2016 aircraft production from 175 to 20 (1-year delay). Shifting early production aircraft to ICON Flight Centers in CA, TX, and FL. A reduction in cost st

Airborne 05.25.16: Canada SeaPlane Regs, Blimp Downed, Citation Longitude Mated

Also: USAF Hassled, Hummel UltraCruiser, Helo Limits, FAA Video, Greg Connell Accident, Medical Helo Suit, Bombardier's 100th VistaJet

Canada is proposing changes to their seaplane regulations. The proposed regulations respond to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s recommendations following the 2009 seaplane accident in Lyall Harbour, British Columbia and the 2012 accident in Lillabelle Lake, Ontario. The changes appear to be addressing the fact that, when on the water, a seaplane is effectively a boat and that passengers should be protected in the case of an occurrence tha

Airborne 05.25.16: Canadian SeaPlane Regs, Blimp Downed, Citation Longitude Mated

Also: USAF Hassled, Hummel UltraCruiser, Helo Limits, FAA Video, Greg Connell Accident, Medical Helo Suit, Bombardier's 100th VistaJet

Canada is proposing changes to their seaplane regulations. The proposed regulations respond to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s recommendations following the 2009 seaplane accident in Lyall Harbour, British Columbia and the 2012 accident in Lillabelle Lake, Ontario. The changes appear to be addressing the fact that, when on the water, a seaplane is effectively a boat and that passengers should be protected in the case of an occurrence that places them in the water. This issue is particularly important in Canada because of the extensive use of seaplane travel in their more remote areas. An advertising blimp made an off-airport eme

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Solar Impulse 2 Is En Route To Lehigh Valley, PA

Atlantic Crossing Next Major Hurdle

Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) departed Dayton (OH) International Airport with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, this morning at 0402 local time (UTC-4).

TSA Security Chief Ousted From Job

Long Airport Lines Cited For Hoggan's Removal

The head of security for TSA has been removed from his job in part because of long security lines at airports.

NBAA Presents 'Innovation' Award To Chinese Aviation Leader At EBACE2016

Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) President Jing Yi Ming Honored At The Conference

Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has presented Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) President Jing Yi Ming with an Innovation Award honoring SAA's leadership and commitment in co-hosting the annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE), which has taken place in Shanghai, China since 2012.

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Airbus Helicopters Introduces VIP H160 At EBACE

First Letters Of Intent (LOI) Signed After Recent Commercialization Kick-Off

Airbus Helicopters is presenting an exclusive first glimpse of the H160 VIP version at this year’s EBACE meeting in Geneva.

Pro Line Fusion-Equipped King Air C90GTx Awarded FAA And EASA Type Certificates

Avionics Now Certified On All King Air Production Models

The FAA and EASA have granted type certification to Beechcraft for the new Pro Line Fusion-equipped Beechcraft King Air C90GTx turboprop.

Donations Sought For Display Of Greg Connell Airshows Tribute RC

Model To Be Retired, Displayed At Events Where Connell Was To Have Flown This Year

Greg Connell Airshow's has been contacted by members of the Triple Tree Aerodrome for help and support in the purchase of a 40% scale model of Greg Connell's Pitts Model 12.

Rockwell Collins Flight Controls To Be Installed On Cessna Citation Longitude

Will Provide Horizontal Stabilizer Trim And Flap Actuation Systems For The Aircraft

Rockwell Collins has announced that its horizontal stabilizer trim and flap actuation systems will be featured on the new Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet. These proven and reliable flight control systems enable the aircraft to maneuver while in flight.

Mexico's Across Signs Order For 23 Embraer Business Jets

Order Split Between Legacy And Phenom Jets

Embraer Executive Jets announced during a press conference at EBACE that Across, Mexico’s premium business aviation services provider, signed a firm order for 23 business jets. The contract comprises the purchase of eight Legacy 500, eight Phenom 300 and seven Phenom 100E jets.

ACSS Offers NXT-700 ADS-B Compliant Transponder For Legacy Corporate Aircraft

Designed For Use In Several Models From Multiple Manufacturers

ACSS, an L-3 and Thales Company, has developed an ADS-B transponder solution for legacy corporate aircraft, the NXT-700. This next-generation Mode S transponder will satisfy the DO-260B mandate for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) on many legacy aircraft models and will reduce owner/operator costs, as well as downtime, because it is a “one-quarter ATR short” form-fit installation.

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Lockheed Martin Will Build T-50A At South Carolina Facility

Aircraft Being Offered As T-38 Replacement

As the U.S. Air Force works toward replacing the T-38 Talon as its primary jet trainer, Lockheed Martin's Greenville, SC facility is prepping to build the T-50A, which the company will offer as the replacement for the T-38.

Skydiving Plane Down In Hawaii

Five On Board Fatally Injured When Cessna 182H Caught Fire Shortly After Takeoff

A Cessna 182H with five people on board reportedly caught fire and went down shortly after takeoff from Port Allen Airport on the island of Kauai in Hawaii Monday, resulting in the fatal injury of all five people.

Balloon Passengers Transferred From Basket To Boat

Was Hovering Over Port Philip Bay In Melbourne, Australia Low On Fuel

A hot air balloon carrying tourists on a sightseeing flight over Port Philip Bay in Melbourne, Australia ran low on fuel on Saturday, and a ditching into the water became more and more likely.

Town On Long Island Dismantles Plane In Driveway

Aircraft's Owner Says He'll Sue The Town For $5 Million

Harold Guretzky, who lives in the Long Island hamlet of Oceanside in Nassau County, NY, said he could not afford to keep his airplane at an airport. So, he parked his Cessna 152 in his driveway, where it had been for the last year and a half.

Aero-TV: The TBM 930 - Touchscreen Upgrades for the 900 Series

Taking A Good Airplane And Making It Better…

Sun ‘n Fun 2016 could also be called Sun ’n Big Bucks 2016 when it comes to the corporate aviation aircraft on display. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, stopped to talk with Socata about the new addition to their TBM 900 series of very fast single engine turboprop airplanes.

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Aero-TV: The TBM 930 - Touchscreen Upgrades for the 900 Series

Taking A Good Airplane And Making It Better…

Sun ‘n Fun 2016 could also be called Sun ’n Big Bucks 2016 when it comes to the corporate aviation aircraft on display. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, stopped to talk with Socata about the new addition to their TBM 900 series of very fast single engine turboprop airplanes. Socata introduced their new TBM model 930 for the first time on the North American Continent at Sun ‘n Fun.

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Human Remains Suggest Explosion On EgyptAir Flight 804

But The Cause Of Any Explosion, If It Occurred, Is Still Not Known

An Egyptian forensic official who claims to have had access to the remains of passengers who were aboard EgyptAir Flight 804 says that the condition of those remains suggest that the plane was brought down by an explosion.

Textron Aviation Reveals SETP Performance And Cabin Details

Update On Single Engine Turboprop Program Presented At EBACE

Textron has revealed further program details around the development of its single engine turboprop aircraft (SETP), including performance specification targets, the passenger experience and the program’s timeline. The company also announced at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) that letters of intent for the high performance, clean sheet SETP are being accepted.

Icon Controversy Continues, But Icon Has Yet To Speak Up

The Company That Won't Answer Questions, May Finally Have To Do So

ANN has been bombarded with info and reports concerning the health and well-being of the Icon Aircraft program... many of them attributed to comments that were allegedly imparted at a recent Regional Aviation event. And while multiple sources appear to have determined that there is some modest consensus on what's going on, many of them referring to an industry personality who has failed to return our calls, ANN simply can't/won't report this data until someone steps forward with substantial facts and verifiable evidence. But Icon isn't talking. However; even Icon's hometown paper tells ANN that the company isn't talking to them either, and numerous customers who were reportedly promised communications (if

EASA Certifies Gulfstream G650ER

Aircraft Cleared For Private Operations In Europe

EASA has certified the Gulfstream G650ER. The certification recognizes that the airplane demonstrates compliance with EASA airworthiness and environmental requirements. It is one of the final steps required for the G650ER to be registered for private operations in a European Union country.

Bombardier Aligns 2016 Bizjet Market Forecast With World Macroeconomic Trends

Forecasts 8,300 Business Jet Deliveries From 2016 To 2025

Bombardier Business Aircraft released its 10-year forecast for the private aviation market at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. This year's edition highlights the impact of market trends and global economic conditions on business aviation market demand.

AeroSports Update: EAA AirVenture – What To Do…Where To Go?

Make The ‘EAA Four Corners’ Your First Stop At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016

Even for those of us who have attended EAA AirVenture many times, when you first walk onto the grounds you start to buzz with a mixture of excitement and confusion because there’s so much to see and do. It looks like EAA is aware of this and they have fine-tuned the location they are now referring to as, ‘EAA’s Four Corners.’ It’s the perfect place to start.

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EBAA Chairman Baviera Honored At EBACE2016

Rodolfo Baviera Presented With The European Business Aviation Award

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and NBAA have presented EBAA Chairman Rodolfo Baviera the prestigious European Business Aviation Award at this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2016), currently underway now at the Palexpo center and Geneva international Airport in Geneva, Switzerland.

Embraer: First E190-E2 Jet Completes First Flight Ahead of Schedule

Had Originally Been Planned For The Second Half Of This Year

The E-Jets E2 program reached another important milestone today with the completion of the first flight of the E190-E2. The flight was originally scheduled to take place during the second half of this year.

Airborne 05.24.16: Cessna S/E Turbo-Prop, GE’s H75 Turboprop, Sonex B-Models

Also: B-29 Doc Airworthy, Aero-Calendar, Charles Taylor, Boeing-Vietjet, Flexjet Buy, Indian Mini-Shuttle, 777X Composite Wing Center

Textron Aviation has finally revealed further program details around the development of its Cessna single engine turboprop aircraft. They say it will be designed to have cruise speeds of up to 285 knots and full fuel payload of 1,100 pounds. The planned range is 1,600 nautical miles at high speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers on board. Textron claims the aircraft will incorporate technology specifically designed to reduce pilot workload. The G3

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.25.16)

“This award is just a very modest token of our deep appreciation for his constant guidance and support.” Source: Brian Humphries, EBAA president, on the presentation of the European Business Aviation Award to EBAA Chairman Rodolfo Baviera.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.25.16): Resolution Advisory

A display indication given to the pilot by the traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS II) recommending a maneuver to increase vertical separation relative to an intruding aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.25.16)

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