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Tinseth Posts 737 MAX Update

One Test Article Flying, Three Others In The Works

Boeing vice president of marketing for commercial airplanes in Seattle Randy Tinseth says that the Boeing 737 MAX is making progress in its flight test regimen, and three others are nearing completing at the factory in Renton.

Five Injured In Hawaii Helo Accident, One Fatally

Pilot Identified, ATC Transcript Released

A transcript of the communication between the pilot of a sightseeing helicopter that went down during a flight near the Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, HI Thursday has been released.

United Tells Pilots It May Retire 747s Sooner Rather Than Later

Last One May Leave The Fleet In 2018

The retirement of United Airlines' Boeing 747s has never been a question, but now the carrier says it may stop flying the iconic jumbo jets two years earlier than previously planned.

AirVenture 2016 To Commemorate 75th Anniversary Of Pearl Harbor

Flying Activities To Include Actual Airplane Involved In The Events Of Dec. 7, 1941

The 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor’s “Day of Infamy” will be commemorated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, with flying activities and other highlights recalling the events and heroism of that fateful day, which initiated America’s involvement in World War II and changed our nation forever.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Enstrom TH-180 Accident

Pilot Reported Feeling A 'Jolt' Before Losing Power

With any new aircraft comes flight testing, and companies hope nothing goes wrong during those flights.

Gone West: Air Force Pilot/POW Col. Fred Cherry

Had Been Held In North Vietnam For Seven Years

An African-American Air Force Pilot who was shot down in 1965 and held as a POW in North Vietnam for seven years has Gone West at the age of 87.

Man Who Fired At Police Helo Killed By Officers

Had Allegedly Shot Another Man Who Survived

Police in southern California have fatally shot a man who allegedly shot and wounded another individual and then fired shots at a police helicopter.

Australian Pilot Charged With Manslaughter After 2014 Accident

An 11-Year-Old Girl Was Fatally Injured After Plane Hit Power Lines

The pilot of a plane that went down at Ewingar in Australia in 2014 is on trial for manslaughter in connection with the accident.

Vietjet Chooses PurePower Engine For A320neo, A321neo Order

Will Power Fleet Of 63 Aircraft With Deliveries Beginning Next Year

Vietjet has signed a Definitive Agreement for the PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to power their order of 63 Airbus A320neo and A321neo family of aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2017.

UAV Keeps Clinton In Her Car In Chicago

Secret Service Would Not Let Her Exit The Vehicle With Drone In The Area

A drone flying in the vicinity of a car carrying Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton prompted the Secret Service to keep her in her vehicle while they questioned the operator of the drone.

Boeing Becomes Campaign Issue For Trump, Sanders

Dem Calls Company Tax Cheats, Rep Says It May Move To China

Presidential Candidates on both sides of the political spectrum have used Boeing as a talking point as they look for votes.

Record Number Of Americans Apply To #BeAnAstronaut At NASA

More Than 18,300 Apply For Spots In 2017 Astronaut Class

More than 18,300 people applied to join NASA's 2017 astronaut class, almost three times the number of applications received in 2012 for the most recent astronaut class, and far surpassing the previous record of 8,000 in 1978.

Aero-TV: Oshkosh Night Airshow - Lighting up the Night Sky in 2012

One Of The Many Hits Of The Oshkosh Experience...

If you think when the sun slips beyond the western horizon and the calm of night spreads over EAA AirVenture that this is the time for quiet contemplation of the day’s activities, then you haven’t been to AirVenture since the advent of the nighttime airshows. Nighttime airshows are new to the airshow world and EAA AirVenture is the place to see the greatest of nighttime aerial activities.

Robinson Helicopter Company Now Accepting Orders For New R44 Cadet Helicopter

Starting Price Is $339,000

Robinson is officially accepting orders for its new two-place R44 Cadet. The introductory price with standard equipment is $339,000, the float equipped version is $367,000, and the required non-refundable deposit is $40,000.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report In From Fatal P-51D Accident

Two Fatally Injured When 'Big Beautiful Doll' Went Down Earlier This Month

In the aftermath of any accident comes the cold analysis of what happened ... but that seems to be a bit more poignant when the accident involves a man like Jeff Pino and an airplane like Big Beautiful Doll.

FAA Banned Canadian GA Airplanes For A Month, Canada Says

NOTAM Issued December 14, 2015 Said Private Aircraft Had To Obtain Diplomatic Clearance

For about a month, the FAA had banned flight by GA airplanes of Canadian registry from flying in U.S. airspace for security reasons, according to reports.

Boeing, Air Niugini Announce Order For 4 737 MAX 8s

Fuel Efficiency, Operating Economics, Customer Comfort Position Papua New Guinea Carrier For Success

Boeing and Air Niugini announced at the Singapore Airshow an order for four 737 MAX 8 airplanes.

AeroSports Update: EAA And SSA Share A Common Goal

EAA And The Soaring Society Of America Announce Joint Effort To Boost Aviation Participation

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Soaring Society of America (SSA) announced last week they joined in a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people.

F-22 Raptors Conduct Show Of Force Over South Korea

Four Aircraft Flown In Response To Recent 'Provocative Actions'

Four U.S. F-22 Raptors conducted a combined formation flight alongside South Korean F-15K Slam Eagles and U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons at Osan Air Base in South Korea to demonstrate the capabilities of both nations Feb. 17, in response to recent provocative actions by North Korea.

Fourth Gulfstream G500 Test Aircraft Completes First Flight

Fifth Test Aircraft Now In Completions For Outfitting

The fourth Gulfstream G500 test aircraft, T4, has completed its first flight and officially joined the G500 flight-test program.

Airborne 02.22.16: SpaceX Tries Again, Hybrid Electric Plane, EAA v AIRR

Also: VSS UNITY, Windy A/L, Bombardier RIF, CAF Red Tail Squadron, Germanwings Update, Airliner Deals, Tasering UAV Pilot 'OK'

SpaceX will make a fourth attempt to land a Falcon 9 booster on an automated barge in the ocean following the launch of the SES-9 satellite currently planned for Wednesday of this week. Luxembourg-based SES is the owner of the satellite. The latest version of the falcon 9 booster will carry the satellite to an orbit of more than 22,000 miles above the equator. A major step towards electric powered air travel was achieved earlier this month with the power-up of th

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One Test Article Flying, Three Others In The Works

Pilot Identified, ATC Transcript Released

Last One May Leave The Fleet In 2018

Flying Activities To Include Actual Airplane Involved In The Events Of Dec. 7, 1941

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Pilot Reported Feeling A 'Jolt' Before Losing Power

Had Been Held In North Vietnam For Seven Years

Had Allegedly Shot Another Man Who Survived

An 11-Year-Old Girl Was Fatally Injured After Plane Hit Power Lines

Will Power Fleet Of 63 Aircraft With Deliveries Beginning Next Year

Secret Service Would Not Let Her Exit The Vehicle With Drone In The Area

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Dem Calls Company Tax Cheats, Rep Says It May Move To China

More Than 18,300 Apply For Spots In 2017 Astronaut Class

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Two Fatally Injured When 'Big Beautiful Doll' Went Down Earlier This Month

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NOTAM Issued December 14, 2015 Said Private Aircraft Had To Obtain Diplomatic Clearance

Fuel Efficiency, Operating Economics, Customer Comfort Position Papua New Guinea Carrier For Success

EAA And The Soaring Society Of America Announce Joint Effort To Boost Aviation Participation

Four Aircraft Flown In Response To Recent 'Provocative Actions'

Fifth Test Aircraft Now In Completions For Outfitting

Also: VSS UNITY, Windy A/L, Bombardier RIF, CAF Red Tail Squadron, Germanwings Update, Airliner Deals, Tasering UAV Pilot 'OK'

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