Allows For Exchange Of Parts That Need Repair Or Overhaul From A Certified Pool

Boeing has announced the launch of a new Nacelle and Flight-Control Surface Exchange Program. It provides airlines an integrated and economical solution, while building on Boeing’s successful history of exchange programs.

Company Focus Is On Cessna Piston Aircraft

Wellington, Kansas, just south of Wichita, calls itself the Wheat Capital of the World, but there is a global audience that also knows it as the home of Air Plains Services, this year marking 40 years as a leader in creating extreme performance upgrades for thousands of Cessna piston aircraft around the globe.

Contract For MQ-25 Aircraft Expected This Summer

A contract to build a carrier-based UAV tanker may be awarded sometime in 2018, according to the U.S. Navy.

Will Be Exploring Future Possibilities For The Aircraft In India And Export Markets

BAE Systems will debut the Advanced Hawk, the latest development of the company's jet trainer, in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), at the 11th Aero India being held this week in Bengaluru.

The 'Warthog' Will Appear At More Than 20 Air Shows This Year

The Aerial Events office at U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command has announced that the A-10 Warthog will be appearing at 20 or more air shows in 2017 to participate in Heritage Flight performances (no aerobatic demos).

CEO Dennis Muilenburg Says Customers Are Committed To Their Airplanes

Order deferrals at Boeing are at historic lows, according to company CEO Dennis Muilenburg.

Skywriting Pilot Linked To Lindbergh Replicated Stamp Image

The U.S. Postal Service’s new Love Skywriting Forever stamp image was replicated by a skywriting pilot linked to iconic aviator Charles Lindbergh on January 7.

Includes Three Years Of Follow-On Support

The Royal Australian Navy awarded to Schiebel a contract for the supply of its Camcopter S-100 System and three years of follow-on Contractor Logistics Support.

Has Been A Member Of The Group Executive Committee For 10 Years

With the upcoming end of his mandate as a Member of the Group Executive Committee (GEC), Marwan Lahoud, 50, will leave his current position as Head of International, Strategy and Public Affairs of Airbus effective end of February. Lahoud has been a Member of the GEC for ten years and served the company in different roles over 20 years.

'Tigertails' Become The Early-Warning Squadron Of The Navy's Carrier Air Wing 5

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 arrived at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Feb. 2.

Offers Both Ground Courses And Practical Instruction In An FFS

BAA Training has expanded its Type Training capabilities by adding ATR 72-600 aircraft type. BAA Training becomes one of only few flight academies offering both ground courses and practical training on ATR72-600 Full Flight Simulator (FFS).

Site Exceeds 350,000 Monthly Visitors

AviationCV.com, a global provider of aviation specialists’ resourcing solutions, has become the world’s largest job platform for pilots, engineers and other aviation professionals. The platform’s monthly audience exceeded 350,000 visitors.

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A soccer ball originally packed onto space shuttle Challenger in 1986 is now orbiting the Earth on board the International Space Station. The soccer ball was signed and presented to the late NASA astronaut Ellison Onizuka by soccer players -- including his daughter -- from Clear Lake High School, near NASA's Johnson Space Center. Onizuka, of course, was one of seven astronauts on board Challenger on Jan. 28, 1986, when it came apart shortly after liftoff. It’s a startling statistic..

GDU Says That Modularity Places Them In A Unique Position In The Drone Industry…

While at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas in January 2017, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell visited with a drone manufacturer by the name of GDU. Jim spoke with Nicolia Wiles, who is the Director of Digital at GDU. Wiles says it’s all about innovation and their company believes modularity is going to be the hot topic for drones in 2017.

Poll Conducted For The Alliance For Aviation Across America, Air Care Alliance

Over 60% of voters recently polled oppose privatizing the operations of the air traffic control system by “taking it from the FAA and turning it over to a non-profit corporation,” according to a recent telephone survey.

Aircraft Will Participate In Flight Test Program Leading To FAA Certification

The latest member of the C-130J Super Hercules family has been introduced to the world ... the LM-100J commercial freighter.

Says Too Many Military Pilots Are Leaving For Airline Careers

When the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 became law, it set a standard of 1,500 hour for a civilian pilot to qualify to become an airline pilot. But the standard for military pilots is 750 hours, and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein says that is contributing to a shortage of military pilots.

Klyde Takes A Look At The Real Issues In The City's Attacks Against KSMO

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Will Offer T-100 Through Its U.S. Company Leonardo DRS

Leonardo has confirmed its participation in the U.S. Air Force T-X competition with its T-100 integrated training system. Leonardo will leverage its U.S. company, Leonardo DRS, as the prime contractor, bringing to bear Leonardo’s leading aeronautical and simulation expertise to deliver a fully integrated solution in the best interests of the Air Force.

Three Sessions To Be Held Beginning In May

After a successful launch in 2016, EAA has announced three different sessions for the Sport Pilot Academy in 2017. A spring session held May 20 through June 10, and a fall session held September 9-30 will be available for general participants. The third session, held in August will be specifically for recipients of a scholarship for former Young Eagles.

Steadily Adding Customers And Employees Over 20 Years Of Operation

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well at ACI Jet, which is seeing a period of growth and expansion, adding customers and employees to its operation.

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Worst drone laws ever? An examination of Hempstead, NY, drone laws reveals penalties for anyone who transports a drone through the city. The law states that "The Town Board ... finds that the flying of these drones presents a noisy and potentially dangerous condition to the public and wildlife that may be present at Town facilities and that drone use at Town facilities is inconsistent with the establishment and maintaining of a safe and pleasing public environment.” But here&

Minimum Vectoring Altitude The lowest MSL altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except as otherwise authorized for radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches. The altitude meets IFR obstacle clearance criteria. It may be lower than the published MEA along an airway or J-route segment. It may be utilized for radar vectoring only upon the controller’s determination that an adequate radar return is being received from the aircraft being controlled. Charts depicting minimum vectoring altitudes are normally available only to the controllers and not to pilots.

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"Everybody who has a pilot today is in this game. Because the reality is, if you look at the numbers, the airlines require 3,500 pilots every year through 2025. I produce about 1,200 a year. So what we have is actually a national shortage of pilots.” Source: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, deiscussing the shortage of military pilots created when the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 became law. Gen. Goldfein notes that it set a standard of 1,500 hour for a civilian pilot to qualify to become an airline pilot, while the standard for military pilots is 750 hours. He is now calling on Congress to change those rules and lower the minimum hours for civilian pilots be