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September 13, 2016

Airborne 09.13.16: Young Eagles' 25th!, Blue Origin Test, Icon Gives Up US Jobs

Also: Wrong Way Flight, Aero-Calendar, Slow Flight SAFO, Flight Design, PRODRONE, Civil Air Patrol, Capitol Gyro Pilot

The EAA Young Eagles program that started in 1992 to introduce kids to flight has evolved 25 years later into an aviation movement powered by the world’s largest volunteer air force. This year will celebrate its 25th anniversary that began with the flight of the 2 millionth Young Eagle by former Young Eagles Chairman and celebrated actor Harrison Ford at EAA AirVenture this year. Ford, who served as volunteer chairman from 2004-2009 and has flown more than 300 youn

Airborne 09.13.16: Young Eagles' 25th!, Blue Origin Test, Icon Gives Up US Jobs

Also: Wrong Way Flight, Aero-Calendar, Slow Flight SAFO, Flight Design, PRODRONE, Civil Air Patrol, Capitol Gyro Pilot

The EAA Young Eagles program that started in 1992 to introduce kids to flight has evolved 25 years later into an aviation movement powered by the world’s largest volunteer air force. This year will celebrate its 25th anniversary that began with the flight of the 2 millionth Young Eagle by former Young Eagles Chairman and celebrated actor Harrison Ford at EAA AirVenture this year. Ford, who served as volunteer chairman from 2004-2009 and has flown more than 300 young people himself, returned to Oshkosh to fly 16-year-old Jodie Gawthrop as Young Eagle number 2 million. Jeff Bezos says the next flight of New Shepard is going to be dramatic, no matter how it e

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Textron Looking To Trim Workforce

Hopes To Achieve Goals With Early Retirements, Service Center Closings

Textron plans to close two service centers and offer early retirements to some of its workers as it attempts to make its operations more efficient.

China, Antonov In Ukraine Hope To Restart AN-225 Production

Will Finish Incomplete Airplane That Has Been Sitting In A Hangar For 20 Years

An agreement has been signed between China and Antonov in Ukraine to restart production of the AN-225, recognized as the world's largest airplane.

Young Eagles Program Celebrates 25 Years In 2017

Grass-Roots Initiative Introduces Millions Of Kids To The Possibilities Of Flight

What started in 1992 as a program to introduce kids to flight has evolved 25 years later into an aviation movement powered by the world’s largest volunteer air force. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles program is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, a milestone year that began with the flight of the 2 millionth Young Eagle by former Young Eagles Chairman (2004-2009) and celebrated actor Harrison Ford at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July.

Palm Beach FL May Have To Rewrite Its Drone Ordinance

Reminded By Operators That The FAA Regulates Airspace

An anti-UAV ordinance passed by the City of Palm Beach, FL banning most drone flying on the island overreached the city's authority, and they may have to rescind the law.

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AirMed International Re-Accredited By European Aeromedical Institute

Endorsements Valid Through March, 2019

AirMed International's global medical transport services are now re-accredited by the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI).

H145 Delivered To Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones

Aircraft Customized For The Sports Mogul

Dallas Cowboys Owner, President, and General Manager Jerry Jones has chosen a new, customized H145 corporate helicopter as his go-to business transportation tool.

Caribou Vietnam Vets Honored At The Pentagon

Scale Model Of The Aircraft Unveiled At The Ceremony

The assistant vice chief of staff of the Air Force unveiled a scale model C-7A Caribou during a ceremony acknowledging the service of Vietnam War Caribou crewmembers and support personnel at the Pentagon Sept. 9.

AJW Group Appoints Henry Game As Chief Strategy Officer

Experienced Aviation Professional Charged With Meeting Company's Objectives

AJW Group has appointed Henry Game to the new role of Chief Strategy Officer as the organization completes its new executive team to lead the sustained growth and development of the business worldwide.

NTSB Investigators Take Issue With Portrayal In 'Sully' Movie

Say They Are Unfairly Shown As The Antagonists In The Film

Most moviemaking requires some kind of conflict to hold an audience, but some current and former NTSB investigators say that director Clint Eastwood took too much artistic license to create dramatic tension in his soon-to-be-released movie "Sully" about the "Miracle on the Hudson".

Jetstar Pacific Finalizes Its First Direct Order With Airbus

Will Acquire Ten A320ceo Airplanes

Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific Airlines has finalized a purchase agreement with Airbus for 10 A320ceo aircraft. The contract follows an MOU announced earlier this year and was signed in Hanoi by Le Hong Ha, Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Pacific and Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO.

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FAA Grants STC For MT-Propeller Installation On Piper Malibu

Approves Use Of 4-blade MTV-14-D/195-30b Prop

The FAA has granted an STC to MT-Propeller for the installation of its next generation 4-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-14-D/195-30b on the Piper PA-46-310P Malibu. This installation was previously approved by EASA.

UND Aviation Professor Arrested In Child Pornogrophy Case

Allegedly Had Images On His University-Owned Computer

A professor in the University of North Dakota aviation program has been arrested and charged with eight counts of possessing child pornography. Each count could carry a five-year prison term and $10,000 fine.

Aero-TV: The Versatile Stemme S-12 - Upgrading One of the 7 Wonders of Aero-Verse

The Stemme S12 Powered Glider Offers Cadillac Features and a Glide Ratio of 53 to 1…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN news crew visited with the Director of Flight Operations and Maintenance for Stemme USA. Wes Chumley gave us an inside view of their new motorglider, known as the Stemme S12. The aircraft’s appearance at AirVenture is the first time it has been shown in the USA.

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Aero-TV: The Versatile Stemme S-12 - Upgrading 1 of the 7 Wonders of Aero-Verse

The Stemme S12 Powered Glider Offers Cadillac Features and a Glide Ratio of 53 to 1…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN news crew visited with the Director of Flight Operations and Maintenance for Stemme USA. Wes Chumley gave us an inside view of their new motorglider, known as the Stemme S12. The aircraft’s appearance at AirVenture is the first time it has been shown in the USA. Motorgliders come in various sizes and shapes, but the Stemme is quite different from most of them. It’s unique in that the engine is mounted in the front of the aircraft and the propeller is retractable into a smooth fairing that provides a completely glider-like aerodyn

The FAA Is Hiring Experienced Air Traffic Controllers

Applications Being Accepted Through September 20

The FAA is now accepting job applications from people with previous air traffic control experience. The FAA will accept the applications through Sept. 20, 2016.

Piper M600 Achieves Production Certificate

Can Now Produce, Test, And Issue Airworthiness Certificates For Production Aircraft

Piper Aircraft has been granted a Production Certificate for its new advanced, single-engine M600 turboprop by the FAA. The Certificate was presented to the company on September 1 at its Vero Beach, FL headquarters.

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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Speeds Toward Asteroid Rendezvous

Successful Launch Of Asteroid Sample Retrieval Mission

NASA's first asteroid sampling mission launched into space at 7:05 p.m. EDT Thursday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, beginning a journey that could revolutionize our understanding of the early solar system.

Source Of SpaceX Launch Pad Explosion Is Puzzling For The Company

Musk: 'Most Difficult And Complex Failure We Have Had In 14 Years'

SpaceX founder Elon Musk is calling the recent failure of a Falcon 9 rocket on the launch pad "the most difficult and complex failure we have ever had in 14 years."

AeroSports Update: The Airshow Business Honors Its Own

ICAS Foundation Announces 2016 Air Show Hall Of Fame Inductees

The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation board of director’s selection committee has named pyrotechnic experts Rich and Diana “Dee” Gibson, aerobatic pilot Greg Poe, and air boss, pilot, announcer and air show organizer Larry Strain to the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame class of 2016.

European Letter Groups Call For Registration Of All UAVs

Cite Growth In The Market, Near-Collisions With Manned Aircraft

A group of 10 aviation associations in Europe have issued a joint statement calling for the registration of all UAVs in Europe, similar to the FAA's registration program.

EAS Barcelona Flight School Chooses Tecnam

New P2006T Recently Delivered To The School

European Aviation School (EAS) Barcelona, Europe’s new flight training school for both professional pilots and cabin crew located has selected Tecnam as its exclusive supplier of training aircraft.

Airborne 09.12.16: Virgin Galactic Flies Again, WASP At Rest, New UAV Rules?

Also: Airlander 10 Repairs, Vulcan XH558, New ACS IFR Test, Able Flight, Predator B, Universal Avionics, Drone Food Delivery

Thursday marked an exciting milestone for Virgin Galactic. For the first time, a spaceship built by The Spaceship Company, and operated by its parent company, Virgin Galactic, has taken to the skies. SpaceShipTwo doesn’t launch from a pad on the ground, but rather from under the wing of a carrier aircraft, WhiteKnightTwo. Thursday's flight test was what is called a ‘captive carry’ flight, during which VSS Unity remained mated to the WhiteKnightTwo mothership for the enti

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.13.16)

"Being granted the Production Certificate is the latest in a series of significant milestones for this innovative aircraft." Source: Simon Caldecott, Piper Aircraft President and CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.13.16): En Route Descent

Descent from the en route cruising altitude which takes place along the route of flight.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.13.16)

What’s next for the U.S. drone market?

From Techcrunch ... an in-depth look at what the implementation of Part 107 may mean for the UAV market in the United States.

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