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February 03, 2016

Airborne 02.03.16: SAE Boss Resigns, Zero Flies Over Japan, Diamond Builds Dornier

Also: Transgender Pilots, Upset Prevention and Recovery, Southwest Airlines, FedEx, GE Cuts Jobs, Joint Base Lewis-McChord

 

The Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo faced some tough challenges this year because of the weather, and it appears there may be a little turbulence remaining. In a press release, the Sport Aviation Expo said they will begin plans for 2017 with a new Director, as Jana Filip has moved on to new opportunities and increased family time. Sebring Regional Airport Executive Director, Mike Willingham said, “SRA appreciates Jana’s dedication to the event for the past five years.” Seeing a Japanese World War Two fighter flying in the sky above Japan is a highly unusual event. But, for the first time since World War Two, a rest

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Shuster, LoBiondo Introduce Bill To Spin Off Air Traffic Control From FAA

Let The Debate Begin! Transportation Committee Leaders Say Comprehensive FAA Reauthorization Provides Transformational Aviation Reform

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) today introduced the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, legislation that establishes an independent, not-for-profit corporation, outside of the federal government, to modernize and provide U.S. air traffic control (ATC) services.  

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FAA Certifies Pro Line Fusion For King Air 350

Allows For Upgrade Of Airplanes Equipped With Pro Line II Avionics

The FAA has granted an STC to Rockwell Collins for its Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for King Air 350 turboprops originally delivered with Pro Line II avionics. The STC was achieved as part of a collaborative effort with Landmark Aviation Winston-Salem and BHE & Associates, Ltd., and is available now through Rockwell Collins-authorized dealers.

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Arizona Reconsiders Sales Tax Exemption For Crop Dusters, Air Tours

Bills Had Been Vetoed Last Year By Governor Ducey

A Republican lawmaker in Arizona has reintroduced legislation to exempt crop dusters and charter aircraft operators from sales taxes in the state.

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Boeing, Xiamen Airlines Celebrate Milestone 8,888th 737 Delivery

Airplane Adds To China's Only All-Boeing Fleet

Boeing has delivered the 8,888th 737 to come off the production line to Xiamen Airlines. The airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800, features a special livery commemorating the airplane's significance.

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Embraer Delivers 1st Legacy 500 To China's Launch Customer Jackie Chan

Became Planemaker's Brand Ambassador In 2012

Jackie Chan, a world-renowned movie star, has become the first customer in China to take delivery of a Legacy 500.

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Kevin Crowley Succeeding Mark Van Tine At Jeppesen

Becomes Chief Executive Officer And Vice-President, Digital Aviation For Boeing

Jeppesen has announced that Kevin Crowley is succeeding Mark Van Tine as Jeppesen chief executive officer and vice-president, Digital Aviation, for Boeing.  Van Tine will retire June 30, 2016 after more than 35 years with the company.

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Teamster Pilots At Horizon Air Ratify Contract

Agreement Provides For The Operation Of Jets At Horizon Air

The pilots of Horizon Air, represented by the Airline Professionals Association (APA) Teamsters Local 1224, voted 352-161 to ratify an agreement that will bring jet flying back to Horizon Air.

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Miami City Commission Agrees To Seaplane Base Expansion

Chalks Seaplane Base May Finally Become A Reality

The Miami, FL City Commission has voted 4-1 to remove a major roadblock to the construction of a new seaplane base at Government Cut proposed by Chalks airline.

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US Navy Awards $2.5 Billion Contract For 20 More P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

Order Expands Navy Maritime Surveillance Fleet, Includes Four Aircraft For Australia

Boeing will further equip the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with maritime patrol capabilities, building 20 more P-8A Poseidon aircraft following a $2.5 billion U.S. Navy order announced yesterday.

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Air Transat Pilots Vote Overwhelmingly To Authorize Strike

Nearly All Of the 524 Eligible Pilots Voting To Withdraw Services 'If Required'

Air Transat pilots have overwhelmingly authorized a legal strike pursuant to Canada Labour Law on Monday. 96 percent of the 524 eligible pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) took part in the ballot, with 97 percent voting in support of a withdrawal of services, if required.

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One Fatally Injured In Flight Training Accident Near Houston, TX

Plane Went Down At Arcola, TX Airport, Student Survives

An instructor pilot was fatally injured Monday when the 2007 Tecnam P92 Echo Super he and a student were aboard went down at Houston-Southwest Regional Airport in Arcola, TX south of Houston. The student survived the takeoff accident, managing to free himself from the burning airplane.

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Aero-TV: An Expert’s Evaluation - Jack Pelton at NBAA2015

Fresh & Enlightening Views On BizAv From EAA's New Boss...

In this interesting and informative interview with EAA’s Jack Pelton at NBAA2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, asked Pelton for his opinion of this year’s convention and to express his thoughts on the state of business aviation as a whole. In the process of the interview, we are reminded of the incredibly strong background Pelton has in the business aviation world.

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Aero-TV: An Expert’s Evaluation - Jack Pelton at NBAA2015

Fresh & Enlightening Views On BizAv From EAA’s New Boss…

In this interesting and informative interview with EAA’s Jack Pelton at NBAA2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, asked Pelton for his opinion of this year’s convention and to express his thoughts on the state of business aviation as a whole. In the process of the interview, we are reminded of the incredibly strong background Pelton has in the business aviation world.

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House Appropriators Voice Opposition To Privatized ATC Funded With User Fees

NBAA Praises Letter From House Appropriations Committee Leadership To Speaker, Minority Leader, Others

A bipartisan letter from House appropriators has been sent to the leaders of both parties in the full House which expresses the legislators’ opposition to plans under consideration for creating a privatized air traffic control (ATC) system funded with user fees.

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Nine Nominated For 2015 Collier Trophy

Airbus A35 XWB, Blue Origin New Shepard Team On The List, As Is One Head-Scratcher

The National Aeronautic Association announced Tuesday that nine aerospace projects and accomplishments will compete for the 2015 Robert J. Collier Trophy.

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Avidyne Announces New Pricing Options For IFD440

Allows Customers To Add Features They Choose

Avidyne is offering a new lower-priced IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM, starting at $12,399, including mounting tray and installation kit.

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Flight Design USA Secures Second-Source Production

U.S.-Based Company Inks Production Agreement With AeroJones Aviation In Taiwan

Flight Design USA has contracted for a second source of completed airframes for import into America. Aircraft availability for new customers will benefit from this new arrangement.

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AeroSports Update: ERAU WACO Vintage Restoration Project

‘The Embry-Riddle WACO Will Inspire Thousands Of Budding Aviators Around The Nation’

Embry-Riddle is trying to raise $150,000 to fully restore its historic 1928 WACO aircraft, owned by founder, T. Higbee Embry, and used in the school’s early days for flight training and airmail delivery. They say their short-term goal is to complete the airplane by early July so that it can make its debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016.

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Todd May Named Marshall Space Flight Center Director

Has Served As Acting Director Of The Center Since November

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden has named Todd May director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. May was appointed Marshall deputy director in August 2015 and has been serving as acting director since the Nov. 13, 2015 retirement of Patrick Scheuermann.

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PK Floats Getting Back To Business

Company Recertified By The FAA For Float Production

PK Floats is back in the business of building floats for aircraft after regaining certification from the FAA. The company had closed three years ago after the death of the owner Alton Bouchard. According to the company website, it was purchased in 2015 by SR Aviation.

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Airborne 02.02.16: Heli-Pilot Shot, Privatization Opposition, NEW Air Force One

Also: NO Cellos, Aero-Calendar, Super Bowl 50 Procedures, ForeFlight, Textron Aviation, Challenger STC, Terror Costs

Last Friday, a helicopter pilot in Tanzania was struck by ground fire. He managed to safely land the helicopter, but succumbed to his wounds. Three suspected elephant poachers have been arrested in connection with the shooting of the British pilot. The pilot, Roger Gower, was helping Tanzanian authorities track the poachers when they fired on the aircraft. He landed the helicopter in the Maswa Game Reserve, near Serengeti National Park. Four U.S. Senators on the Senate App

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.03.16)

"Todd’s experience and leadership have been invaluable to the agency, especially as we have embarked on designing, building and testing the Space Launch System, a critical part of NASA’s journey to Mars." Source: NASA administrator Charles Bolden, on the promotion of Todd May to the position of director of the Marshall Space Flight Center.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.03.16): Land And Hold Short Operations

Operations which include simultaneous takeoffs and landings and/or simultaneous landings when a landing aircraft is able and is instructed by the controller to hold-short of the intersecting runway/ taxiway or designated hold-short point.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.03.16)

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