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March 29, 2017

Airborne 03.29.17: F-16 Makes A Move, Sumwalt to NTSB, DJI Proposes Drone IDs

Also: SKYe SH09, AEA 2017 Opening/NPI, FAA Certifies Elite, Carrier Strike Group, G650 Sim, SBIRS Satellite, Hawaiian Airlines

The ‘electric jet’ is moving to South Carolina... The production line for Lockheed Martin's F-16 fighter jets will be moved from Ft. Worth, TX to Greenville, SC, according to company officials. The company says it will roll the last Texas-built F-16 off the line in September, at which time all of the equipment and tools for manufacturing the aircraft will be transferred to Greenville. The Ft. Worth plant will be expanded to produce F-35 Lighting II airplanes. Preside

Airborne 03.28.17: Dynon ADS-B/WX Recvrs, B-29 'Doc' Touring!, Atlanta Tech

Also: Safety Focus, Aero-Calendar, Mechanic Pay, Alaska Airlines, GAMA, CA Aviation Hall Of Fame, Gogo Biz 4G

Dynon’s new dual band SV-ADSB-472 receives ADS-B traffic via 978 MHz (UAT) and 1090 MHz. In the US, it also receives free text and graphical weather from the FAA’s network of ADS-B ground stations. Unlike portable ADS-B receivers, SkyView and AF-5000 pilots receive FULL ADS-B and radar traffic when the SV-ADSB-472 is paired with their Mode-S transponder and SV-GPS-2020. The remote mounted receiver utilizes an externally mounted antenna for superior ADS-B reception. Do

Airborne 03.29.17: F-16 Makes A Move, Sumwalt to NTSB, DJI Proposes Drone IDs

Also: SKYe SH09, AEA 2017 Opening/NPI, FAA Certifies Elite, Carrier Strike Group, G650 Sim, SBIRS Satellite, Hawaiian Airlines

The ‘electric jet’ is moving to South Carolina... The production line for Lockheed Martin's F-16 fighter jets will be moved from Ft. Worth, TX to Greenville, SC, according to company officials. The company says it will roll the last Texas-built F-16 off the line in September, at which time all of the equipment and tools for manufacturing the aircraft will be transferred to Greenville. The Ft. Worth plant will be expanded to produce F-35 Lighting II airplanes. President Donald Trump has nominated Robert L. Sumwalt III to be a member of the NTSB for a five-year term expiring December 16, 2021. He has also been nominated to serve as vice-chair o

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G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Approved As A DG/HSI In Certificated Aircraft

Dual G5 Installation Options Support Safety-Enhancing Redundancy With Dual ADAHRS And Back-Up Battery

Garmin has announced the approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument for installation as a replacement directional gyro (DG) or horizontal situation indicator (HSI) in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. When paired with select VHF NAV/COMMs or GPS navigators, the G5 can be considered primary for displaying magnetic heading, VOR/LOC guidance and/or GPS course guidance, as well as distance and groundspeed.

Japanese Cargo Airline Cancels 747-8F Orders

Had Ordered Eight Of The Airplanes In 2005

The Japanese air freight company that was the launch customer for Boeing's 747-8F freighter has reached an agreement with the planmaker to cancel the remaining two of the aircraft it has on order.

Governor Sununu Declares March 'General Aviation Appreciation Month'

Economic Output For GA In New Hampshire Is More Than $1 Billion Annually

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has declared March 2017 “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The economic output of general aviation in New Hampshire is over $1 billion annually.

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Piper Displaying M600 At Sun 'n Fun 2017

Other Models Also To Be Exhibited

Piper Aircraft will exhibit its flagship product, the M600, at the annual SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, held in Lakeland, Fla. April 4-9. Piper's static display will be in the manufacturers' exhibit area (MD-18), along the walkway to the announcer's stand in the northernmost exhibit area just south of the runway.

NTSB Cites Mechanical Issues In 'Hard Landing' Of Tourist Helicopter In Hawaii

Releases Probable Cause Report From June, 2014 Accident

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from an accident involving a tourist helicopter in Hawaii on June 17, 2014. The aircraft went down shortly after departure on its third local tour flight of the day. There were seven people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident, and all fortunately walked away.

Canadian Drone Pilots Raise Concerns About New Regulations

Some Hobbyists Say They May Give Up Their Aircraft

When Transport Canada announced new strict regulations for non-commercial drone operators March 16, many hobbyists began to wonder if it was ever worth having the aircraft.

Leonardo Company Technologies For Aerospace Systems Of The Future

One Year On From The Start Of InnovationHub, Many Projects And Studies Have Been Initiated In Leonardo's Business Sectors

One year on from the start of InnovationHub, the joint project between the Polytechnic University of Milan and Leonardo, created with the aim of promoting cooperation in research, development and innovation, numerous projects relating to Leonardo’s business areas are underway, concerning most of the company’s divisions.

Neva Aerospace Project Opens Doors For Development Of Aerial Robots

Launch Of First VTOL-Optimized Turbines Proved Technology Behind Patented Distributed Thrust Approach

Heavy duty aerial robots have made a major leap from wish-tech to becoming next generation real-tech innovation after the success of early aeronautical engineering development work by Neva Aerospace. Having secured essential international patent protection of its concepts, the company is now sharing its ideas for aerial robotic platforms (ARPs) with the public announcement of its Vlinder concept.

Paul G. Allen Expands Flying Heritage Collection

Plans Third Hanger, Will Introduce More Than 40 Artifacts This Year

Paul G. Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection has announced the addition of a third hangar, and will introduce more than 40 artifacts in 2017 – making it the largest operational military vehicle and warbird collection on the west coast. This expansion, unveiled in March, is the result of the growth in historic military aircraft and iconic combat armor.

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Wang Appointed To Head NASA's Office Of Communications

Will Lead All Communications And Serve As Senior Advisor To The Administrator

Jen Rae Wang has been selected by Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot as NASA's Associate Administrator for the Office of Communications. Wang joins NASA with more than a decade of experience at the highest levels of state and federal government in public, legislative, and media affairs both domestically and internationally, strategic communications, as well as small and large-scale organizational executive leadership.

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AD Number: 2017-06-09

Product: Certain Boeing Model 787-8 airplanes.

AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

AD Number: 2017-07-02

Product: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model 269D and Model 269D Configuration A helicopters.

SpaceX Readies Previously-Flown Booster For Second Mission

March 30 Is Target Date For Historic Launch

SpaceX has conducted another static fire test of a previously-flown Falcon 9 booster in anticipation of using the rocket to boost another payload into orbit. If they are successful, it will be the first time a booster has been used to launch a second orbital mission.

AOPA Calls For NTSB Review Over Suspected Speculation In Accident Reports

Says There Is Little Evidence To Approve Some Probable Cause Reports In GA Accidents

The AOPA is calling on the National Transportation Safety Board to conduct an internal review to examine why the independent safety agency has approved “speculative probable cause reports related to general aviation accidents” despite little evidence to support the conclusions.

Hawaiian Airlines Pilots Ratify Contract

Provides Significant Pay Boost For 670 Pilots

Hawaiian Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have announced that the union's membership ratified a 63-month contract amendment that provides significant compensation increases for the airline's 670 pilots.

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Bearhawk Aircraft Now Flying On Five Continents

Three Models Offered For Amateur Aircraft Builders

Bearhawk Aircraft announced today its Bearhawk line of utility, transport and recreational aircraft are now flying on five continents. The Barrows Bearhawk was originally conceived and first built in the mid-90s in Virginia. Bearhawk aircraft are now operating globally through an expansive network of builders. Three models are offered in both plan and kit form for amateur aircraft builders.

BTS Releases 2016 Annual U.S. Airline Traffic Data

Shows A Record Number Of Passengers Traveling In 2016

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released a report showing U.S. airlines carried an all-time high number of passengers in 2016 – 823.0 million systemwide, 719.0 million domestic and 103.9 million international – surpassing the previous highs reached in 2015.

Aircraft Breaks Up In Flight Over Blount County, AL

Wings Reportedly Came Off The Cessna T210L

A Cessna T210L that had departed from Kissimmee, FL en route to Jackson, TN went down in Blount County, AL Saturday afternoon after the aircraft reportedly broke apart in flight.

The European Union And South Asia Strengthen Ties In Civil Aviation

New Technical Cooperation Project Managed By EASA Unveiled

The European Union (EU) and South Asian states recently celebrated the launch of a new project to enhance their ties in civil aviation. This four-year project, managed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), will enhance aviation safety, promote institutional and industrial links, and mitigate the environmental impact of aviation.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.29.17)

“Personally, after having worked with the NTSB for decades, it is disheartening that the Board is now allowing someone at the staff level to approve these academic probable cause determinations. Moreover, I am dismayed that the Board’s Chief Medical Examiner allows this speculative practice to continue." Source: Letter from AOPA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jim Coon to NTSB acting Chair Bella Dinh-Zarr.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.29.17): Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service

A service providing recorded weather forecasts broadcast to airborne pilots over selected VORs.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.29.17)

Privatizing America’s aviation system leaves public unprotected

An editorial written by Salem, OR Mayor Chuck Bennett in opposition to the proposal to privatize Air Traffic Control.

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