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August 14, 2017

Airborne 08.14.17: Concorde Return?, KSMO RWY Plans, DC Overflights

Also: San Mateo $$, Verhees Delta, Midwest Express, BizAv Activity, Cal Fire, AAR Ldg Gear, jetAVIVA

The Concorde SST was retired in 2003 by British Airways and Air France after the plane's popularity waned following an accident in 2000 in Paris. But there are some who hope to see the airplane fly again, and they have been engaged in a years-long fundraising effort to make that happen. Now, Club Concorde says it has raised the $156 million to acquire one of the retired aircraft and bring it back to flight status both for private charters and air shows. The plans for the destruction of the Santa Monica a

Airborne 08.14.17: Concorde Return?, KSMO RWY Plans, DC Overflights

Also: San Mateo $$, Verhees Delta, Midwest Express, BizAv Activity, Cal Fire, AAR Ldg Gear, jetAVIVA

The Concorde SST was retired in 2003 by British Airways and Air France after the plane's popularity waned following an accident in 2000 in Paris. But there are some who hope to see the airplane fly again, and they have been engaged in a years-long fundraising effort to make that happen. Now, Club Concorde says it has raised the $156 million to acquire one of the retired aircraft and bring it back to flight status both for private charters and air shows. The plans for the destruction of the Santa Monica airport continue. The Santa Monica City Council approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $3,517,320 and contract to shorten the runway at Santa Monica Airport in alignment with our C

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Nashville Flight Training Finalizes Educational Program With ERAU Worldwide

Offers Educational Path To A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Aeronautics

Nashville Flight Training (NFT) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (ERAU-W) recently finalized an agreement offering NFT flight students an educational path to a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree while working to receive a pilot license. The educational program makes it possible for NFT students to complete training as fully licensed and rated commercial pilots with the aviation-related university degree necessary for a commercial pilot career in the airline industry.

Russian Helicopters To Test Ka-226T In Iran

Aircraft Is Already In County With Testing Underway

The Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) together with Iran Helicopters Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) will test the light utility helicopter Ka-226T for its usability at extremely high temperatures.

Midwest Express Mounts Comeback Effort

'We Haven't Forgotten The Cookies', Group Says

Midwest Express, which was absorbed by Republic Airways in 2011, may be coming back as a standalone brand. A group of Milwaukee investors hopes to return the carrier to scheduled service from Milwaukee's Billy Mitchell Airport.

New Land Remote Sensing Spacecraft On Schedule For 2020 Launch

New Observatory Marks Orbital ATK’s Fourth Landsat Satellite

Progress is being made towards the planned 2020 launch of the NASA/U.S. Geological Survey Landsat 9 spacecraft less than a year after winning the contract award in October 2016. Landsat 9, an advanced land surface mapping satellite, will collect space-based images and data that serve as valuable resources for researchers in areas that include agriculture, land use mapping, emergency response and disaster relief.

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NGC To Integrate AFTRS-R On Joint STARS

Will Allow Aircraft To Detect And Track Multiple Mobile Threats Simultaneously

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman for the upgrade of existing radio terminals aboard the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) fleet and replace them with Air Force Tactical Receive System-Ruggedized (AFTRS-R) terminals. AFTRS-R assures capability for the Joint STARS fleet and those interacting with the weapon system to receive intelligence reports, including threat warnings in hostile environments, ensuring undiminished battle management in support of warfighters in the air, on the ground and at sea.

The American Helicopter Museum Will Celebrate World Helicopter Day

Event Taking Place August 20th At The Museum In West Chester, PA

The public is invited to join the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) to celebrate World Helicopter Day on August 20, 2017, from noon until 4 p.m. World Helicopter Day aims to raise awareness of helicopters’ contributions to society and celebrate the diversity of people who design, fly and support them.

Virginia Students Explore Earth And Space On The Eastern Shore

Virginia Space Coast Scholars Summer Academy Program Held At NASA's Wallops Flight Facility

For the past five years, students throughout Virginia have received the opportunity to explore Earth and space through the Virginia Space Coast Scholars Summer Academy program at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility.

Pratt & Whitney Canada Expands Global Service Network

Appoints ABA iN Brazil As Its First Designated Maintenance Facility

Pratt & Whitney Canada announced at Congresso Sindag Mercosul 2017 that it has appointed Brazil-based ABA Manutencao de Ltda. (ABA) as its first Designated Maintenance Facility (DMF) under the company's new global network expansion model. The new DMF will serve the agricultural aerial application industry in Brazil, helping to enhance availability and accessibility to a wide range of P&WC maintenance services, tools and spare parts designed to deliver faster service.

Government Of Nigeria Approved For A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft Purchase

Package Includes Weapons And Associated Support

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Nigeria of twelve (12) A-29 Super Tucano aircraft and weapons, including all associated training, spare parts, aviation and ground support equipment, and hangar, facilities, and infrastructure required to support the program.

Hubble Detects Exoplanet With Glowing Water Atmosphere

Strongest Evidence Yet For An Exoplanet With A Stratosphere

Scientists have discovered the strongest evidence to date for a stratosphere on a planet outside our solar system, or exoplanet. A stratosphere is a layer of atmosphere in which temperature increases with higher altitudes.

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Club Concorde Hits Fundraising Goal For SST Purchase

Has Raised About $155 Million Towards Effort To Get A Concorde Flying Again

The Concorde SST was retired in 2003 by British Airways and Air France after the plane's popularity wane following an accident in 2000 in Paris. But there are some who hope to see the airplane fly again, and they have been engaged in a years-long fundraising effort to make that happen.

Garmin Avionics Package Installed In Bell 206L

Southeast Aviation Completes The Upgrade

Southeast Aerospace has recently completed a multifaceted Bell 206 Garmin Avionics package installation. This program included structural and electrical installations performed by SEA service technicians at the customer’s facility in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Aero-TV: Trio Avionics - The Latest STC Crossover

Trio Autopilot Installed In Cessna 182P Airplane

Sometimes to get something done, you have to bypass the big names and look to smaller companies to accomplish your goals.

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Aero-TV: Trio Avionics - The Latest STC Crossover

Trio Autopilot Installed In Cessna 182P Airplane

Sometimes to get something done, you have to bypass the big names and look to smaller companies to accomplish your goals. That was the experience of the STC Group when it went to look for an autopilot for installation in a Cessna 182P airplane, and led to an STC for a non-certified product in the aircraft...

David Pekoske Sworn In As Seventh TSA Administrator

To Lead Agency In Raising Transportation Security Baseline

David Pekoske was officially sworn Thursday in as the seventh administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke welcomed Administrator Pekoske, who took the oath in a ceremony held at Department of Homeland Security Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

There's A New Sport Airplane In Town

American Legend Introduces Super Legend XP

The latest entry into the E-LSA/EAB market is the Super Legend XP Cub from American Legend Aircraft Company.

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Klyde Morris (08.14.17)

Klyde... You REALLY DID NOT Need to Go There

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

NATS Partners With Quintiq To Solve Complex Planning Puzzle

Has 1,500 Employees Handling More Than 7,000 Flights Daily

U.K Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) NATS has chosen Quintiq to overcome its rostering challenges in a highly complex planning environment. NATS manages air traffic over the UK as well as the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean and provides ATC (air traffic control) services to 13 UK airports.

ALC Places $348 Million CFM LEAP-1B Engine Order

Expands LEAP-1B Fleet To More Than 250 Engines

Air Lease Corporation has placed an order for additional CFM International LEAP-1B engine to power 12 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, including five 737 MAX 7 and seven MAX 9 aircraft. The engine order is valued at $348 million U.S. at list price and deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2022.

AMA Foundation To Host Jet Rally At Fly Iowa 2017

Model Aircraft Pilots Are Invited To Participate August 24 - 27

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Foundation, in conjunction with Fly Iowa 2017, will be hosting the AMA Foundation for the Future Jet Rally in Ottumwa, Iowa from August 24 to 27.

Frontier Airlines Pilots To Vote On Strike Authorization

Balloting Will Be Held August 22

Pilot leaders at Frontier Airlines will ask their members, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), to give them the authority to go on strike if negotiations break down and the federal government authorizes a walkout.

Airborne 08.11.17: Sully Fights On, Another Airshow Gone, Piper M600 AD

Also: DR1 Drone Racing, Oshkosh 2017 Follow-Up, KHTO Victory, Chute Investigation, ALC 737 MAXs, PenAir Ch11

The Alliance for Aviation Across America released a video from Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, where he details why we should not hand over control over our ATC system to the major airlines who put expedience and cost reduction ahead of the safety. In a recent interview, Sullenberger said that he is concerned about safety, equitability, and access to the system if it is enacted. He said that privatizing ATC is a political solution to a budget problem, and that the current

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.14.17): Final Approach Point

Final Approach Point The point, applicable only to a nonprecision approach with no depicted FAF (such as an on airport VOR), where the aircraft is established inbound on the final approach course from the procedure turn and where the final approach descent may be commenced. The FAP serves as the FAF and identifies the beginning of the final approach segment.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.14.17)

Aero Linx: The Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) The Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) is committed to advocating for airport infrastructure, air transport system capacity, security and other issues affecting aviation in the State of Michigan. MBAA is dedicated to general aviation issues at the local, regional and state level. We provide Voice, Resources, and Networking opportunities for aviation professionals. MBAA was founded in 1998 to represent businesses and individuals with a common interest in preserving and developing air transportation systems. If business aviation is your passion, we invite you to experience membership in MBAA. Our members include corporations,

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.14.17)

“I am deeply honored to take on this role as the next TSA administrator and put my experience to use in protecting and securing our nation’s transportation system. TSA’s mission is critical to the security of our homeland and the American people. I look forward to continue serving our great nation alongside the dedicated men and women of TSA.” Source: David Pekoske, who was officially sworn Thursday in as the seventh administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke welcomed Administrator Pekoske, who took the oath in a ceremony held at Department of Homeland Security Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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