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December 08, 2010

Two For Two -- SpaceX Launches and Recovers Dragon Spacecraft

Lands on Target in the Pacific Ocean, 500 miles Off of the Coast of Southern California

You had to see if your self... and ANN did (with Aero-TV programming coming up in a few hours, no less). Today, SpaceX became the first commercial company in history to re-enter a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit. SpaceX launched its Dragon spacecraft into low-Earth orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket at 10:43 AM EST from Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Station at Cape Canaveral.

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 12.08.10

SpaceX will try again today.
The bizjet market has bottomed out.
And Russian investigators begin their look into a triple engine-out on an airliner.

ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 12.08.10

SpaceX will try again today.
The bizjet market has bottomed out.
And Russian investigators begin their look into a triple engine-out on an airliner.

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ANN Special Feature: Elon Musk 2007 Flashback - 12.08.10

With SpaceX poised to have a historic day, we revisit Founder, CEO and CTO Elon Musk's musings about the future - as recorded in 2007 during an interview with ANN's Jim Campbell.

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Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Wednesday 12.08.10

ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 12.08.10 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 12.08.10 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature: Elon Musk 2007 Flashback - 12.08.10 (ANN Special Report, with SpaceX' Elon Musk)

Thrush Has Received Experimental Certification From FAA

GE's new H80 turboprop engine has completed its first flight on the Thrush 510G aerial applicator, which flew on November 23, in Albany, Georgia.

No Tarmac Delays Longer Than Three Hours In October

Nearly One Percent Of Flights Cancelled, Up Slightly Over September

The nation's largest airlines reported no flights in October with tarmac delays of more than three hours, down from 11 flights in October 2009, with a slight decrease in the rate of canceled flights, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released Tuesday by the U.S. DOT.

South American Country Becomes 101st Open-Skies Partner

Representatives of the United States and Brazil have agreed to implement an Open-Skies aviation regime, which will significantly liberalize U.S.-Brazil air services for airlines of both countries over a transition period.

Construction Management Project Also Recognized

The American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC-NC) recently honored Michael Baker Engineering as a 2011 Engineering Excellence Honors award winner for the Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA) Development Program.

Bombardier Challenger 604 Full-Flight Simulator To Be Added In 2012

Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) announced Tuesday at the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) biennial show that it will further expand its business aircraft training programs for pilots and maintenance technicians in Dubai.

Will Allow Airline Pilots To Train Much Closer To Home

Mexican Interjet is opening a new training facility in Toluca, equipped with a Mechtronix Systems A320 FFS X to train their pilots at their operations base.

Brings 15 Years Aviation Experience To The Position

Matthew Doyle has been named vice president, sales and marketing, for private jet travel company Flight Options. The appointment becomes effective Dec. 6.

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ALL Fingers Are Crossed for the First NASA/SpaceX COTS Demo 1 Mission

Like any space geek, ANN has been working aggressively to stay abreast of the latest details in America's somewhat convoluted space program. With newcomer SpaceX already in the game with a spectacularly successful first launch, the first SpaceX/NASA collaboration flight has set the bar even higher and kept the space community on pins and needles.

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Aero-TV: SANDIA'S STX 165: Mode C Capability in a Teeny-Tiny Package

Transponder Technology Marches On... And At An Affordable Price!

We have a strong affection for the folks at Sandia Aerospace... a little company that plugs along building great gear with not nearly enough fanfare... and providing excellent values, to boot. Sandia Aerospace was founded in 1997 by a group of avionics professionals to provide high quality avionics products to General, Corporate and Regional airline markets. Major product offerings include the company's SAE 5-35 Altitude Encoder, SAC 7-35 Airdata Computer, Avionics Cooling Fans, and MARC 70 interface modules. Sandia products are offered worldwide by both avionics modification centers and aircraft manufactures.

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Aero-TV: SpaceX Status Report -- Falcon9 Ready For Launch

ALL Fingers Are Crossed for the First NASA/SpaceX COTS Demo 1 Mission

Aero-TV: Sandia's STX 165 -- Mode C Capability in a Teeny-Tiny Package

Transponder Technology Marches On... And At An Affordable Price!

But Agency Says No Regulatory Changes Are Imminent

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), representatives of other aviation organizations, and flight instructor renewal clinic (FIRC) providers met with representatives from the FAA's AFS-800 division in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss "Updating the Flight instructor Renewal Process to Enhance Safety of Flight."

Improper Contractor Actions And Insufficient Federal Oversight Led To Fatal Firefighting Helicopter Crash

The NTSB on Tuesday determined that a series of improper actions by the contractor and insufficient oversight by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the FAA led to the August 5, 2008, fatal crash of a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter near Weaverville, California.

"Aerotropolis" Intended As Transportation And Logistics Hub

The Michigan Legislature on Friday, December 3, enacted a major tax incentive package, the "Next Michigan Development" initiative, aimed at attracting logistics, transportation and manufacturing firms to transportation hubs and other regional facilities.

North America’s Newest Five-Ship Civilian Jet Team Members Introduced At The ICAS Annual Convention

Heavy Metal Jet Team, the new five-ship aerobatic civilian-owned jet team sponsored by United Bank Card, Inc (UBC), is introducing its full line-up of pilots to members of the air show industry this week at the annual International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) convention in Las Vegas, NV.

Engine Marks 300,000 Service Hours

The Engine Alliance celebrated the delivery of its 100th GP7200 engine to Airbus at a ceremony Tuesday at the Goodrich facility in Toulouse, France. The GP7200 powers the Airbus A380 aircraft, and the 100th engine is destined for Korean Air’s first A380.

Philippines Government Cancels Helicopter Deal

Contract Worth $73 Million For Military Helos Dumped Due To Price, Ethical Questions

The Government of the Philippines has cancelled a deal to purchase military helicopters worth $73 million from PZL Swidnik amidst allegations that the bid committee rigged the process.

"The FAA indicated that it's not expected that any regulatory change will be made in the renewal process at this time." Source: NAFI Executive Director Jason Blair.