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May 14, 2015

Airborne 05.14.15: Jetman Duo!, USAF Turbine Prize, LOTSA Airline Complaints

Also: Aero-Community Update: CAF, Super Legend HP, SLS Design Review, LearJet Improvements, AL TARC Champs, A400M Fallout

The world of Aviation was astonished when, Yves ‘Jetman’ Rossy, strapped a delta-wing to his back, fired up four jet engines, and proceeded to fly like a bird. His demonstrations of his flying skills and capabilities astonished the world and it could easily then be asked, what’s next? The answer to that question is this, a second Jetman has made his debut. Vince Reffet, a well-known skydiver, has become only the second person to fly using a jet-engine powered carbon

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Airborne 05.14.15: Jetman Duo!, USAF Turbine Prize, LOTSA Airline Complaints

Also: Aero-Community Update: CAF, Super Legend HP, SLS Design Review, LearJet Improvements, AL TARC Champs, A400M Fallout

 

The world of Aviation was astonished when, Yves ‘Jetman’ Rossy, strapped a delta-wing to his back, fired up four jet engines, and proceeded to fly like a bird. His demonstrations of his flying skills and capabilities astonished the world and it could easily then be asked, what’s next? The answer to that question is this, a second Jetman has made his debut. Vince Reffet, a well-known skydiver, has become only the second person to fly using a jet-engine powered carbon fiber wing strapped to his back. It looks like the U.S. Air Force has borrowed an idea from XPRIZE.  Registration is now open for the $2 million Air

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Senate Commerce Committee Announces Hearing On ATC Reform

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, NATCA President Paul Rinaldi Are Among The Scheduled Witnesses

The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a full committee hearing entitled, “FAA Reauthorization: Air Traffic Control Modernization and Reform,” on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. The administrator of the FAA, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and industry leaders are scheduled to testify.  

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Report: Proposal To Privatize ATC May Be Unconstitutional

Congressional Research Service Study Raises Questions About The Plan

A study released this week by the Congressional Research Service indicates that a proposal to privatize Air Traffic Control services in the United States could face legal and constitutional concerns.

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Deterring Drones And Game Consoles Inspire The Future Of Flight

Student Ideas In Final Race For €30,000 Airbus Biennial Fly Your Ideas Competition Prize

A wing-skin that harvests natural vibrations to power in-flight systems, drones that lead birds to a safe haven "birdport", and a games console-inspired infra-red system that detects potential obstacles when taxiing, are among the ideas from university students shortlisted by Airbus in its Fly Your Ideas contest, with the five finalists now vying for the €30,000 (approx $34,000) jackpot.

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Virgin America Representation Election Vote Opens

Pilots Deciding Whether To Join ALPA

The vote for Virgin America pilots to elect the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) as their certified collective bargaining representative is now open. The more than 600 pilots will have an opportunity to cast their secret ballot through Thursday, June 4, 2015.

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RAF Typhoons Intercept Russian Aircraft Near Estonia

Military Aircraft Escorted Away From Baltic Airspace

RAF Typhoon jets operating as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission have intercepted Russian military aircraft near Baltic airspace.

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U.S. Senators' UAV Bill Not Universally Popular In The Industry

Value Of 'Commercial UAS Modernization Act' Questioned By Some Smaller Operators

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate by Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Hoeven (R-ND) has been praised by industry groups like AUVSI, but it is not universally popular in all corners of the UAV world.

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Southwest Pilots Union Prepares For Strike

Staffing And Funding For Strike Preparedness Committee Announced

The Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) has announced staffing and funding for a Strike Preparedness Committee.  The committee will work closely with professional outside consultants, staff, other committees and resources of the union to prepare the pilots of Southwest and the flying public for all contingencies available under the Railway Labor Act (RLA) if SWAPA and Southwest Airlines cannot come to an agreement on a new contract in the coming months.

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Fund Established To Help Recover Pilot's Remains

Bill Fitzpatrick Was Fatally Injured In An Accident In Cameroon

Friends of the family of pilot Bill Fitzpatrick, who was fatally injured when his Cessna 172 went down in the jungle of Cameroon, Africa, have established a fund to help his widow pay the costs of returning his remains to the United States.

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Are Airlines A Transportation Or Hospitality Business?

Alaska Airlines And JetBlue Airways Continue To Rank Highest in Their Respective Segments In J.D. Power Study

The airline industry is evolving from merely providing transportation to being a hospitality and services business, and the carriers most focused on providing a pleasant experience are being rewarded with higher customer satisfaction and loyalty, according to the J.D. Power 2015 North America Airline Satisfaction Study.

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FAA Announces Key UAS Jobs

Agency Posts Senior Advisor For Integration, Director Of Integration Office Positions

The FAA has posted two executive-level job announcements to www.USAJobs.gov to enhance its approach to UAS integration.

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AeroTV: Redbird's Roger Sharp - Pushing The Aero-Educational Envelope

One of GenAv's Most Experienced CFIs Discusses The Latest News In Flight Training, Part 1

While at the Redbird Migration 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, met with Redbird's Roger Sharp, the director of training for Redbird Flight Simulations. In this part 1 of a 2-part interview, Campbell asked what Redbird has learned since the last Redbird Migration a year ago?

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Aero-TV: Redbird's Roger Sharp -- Pushing The Aero-Educational Envelope

One of GenAv's Most Experienced CFIs Discusses The Latest News In Flight Training, Part 1

While at the Redbird Migration 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, met with Redbird’s Roger Sharp, the director of training for Redbird Flight Simulations. In this part 1 of a 2-part interview, Campbell asked what Redbird has learned since the last Redbird Migration a year ago? Sharp started his conversation by listing things that already existed but were validated, such as, can a flight simulator be applied to primary training? The answer was, of course it can.

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Tecnam Evaluating ‘P JET’ Aircraft

Would Be A Two-Place, Single Engine Jet Airplane Targeted To The Military

Tecnam is actively evaluating the potential of developing and producing a two-place, single turbofan engine powered aircraft, according to the company.

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International Space Station Partners Adjust Spacecraft Schedule

Next Manned Mission Postponed Following Loss Of Progress 59 Cargo Vessel

NASA and its international partners agreed Tuesday to set a new schedule for spacecraft traffic to and from the International Space Station.

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FAA Launches National Capital Region No Drone Zone Campaign

Aim Is To Educate The Public About The Prohibition Against UAV Flights In D.C., Near National Airport

The FAA has announced a public outreach campaign for the National Capital Region around Washington, D.C. to reinforce the message that the District of Columbia and cities and towns within a 15-mile radius of Ronald-Reagan Washington National Airport are a No Drone Zone.

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Embraer Releases 20-Year Market Outlook For North America

Projects 2,060 New Deliveries Of Regional Jets During The Forecast Period

Embraer has released its 20-year Market Outlook for the North American market in which it forecasts 2,060 new jet deliveries in the 70 to 130-seat segment. It represents nearly 35% of the total worldwide demand for aircraft in this particular segment and is valued at $96 billion at list prices. Some 47% of the region’s new deliveries are expected to support market growth while 53% will replace aging aircraft that will be retiring by 2034.

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AeroSports Update: Super Legend HP Gets 180 HP

More Ponies Upfront Will Give You A Shorter Takeoff And Quicker Climb, And That’s What American Legend Aircraft Company Has Done

The American Legend Aircraft Company has announced the availability of a 180-horsepower Titan O-340 engine on its Super Legend HP. The Super Legend HP made its first public appearance at Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in 2015, marking the company's tenth anniversary there.

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Navy Strike Fighter Down In Arabian Gulf

Accident Occurred Shortly After Launch From USS Theodore Roosevelt

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 went down in the water at 1:30 p.m. (GMT), Tuesday, shortly after launching from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) operating in the Arabian Gulf.

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House Science Committee Bills Promote Commercial Space Safety And Success

Four Proposals May Be Considered By The Committee This Session

Members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee today introduced a package of four space bills intended to bring stability and certainty to the growing commercial space market. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) introduced the Spurring Private Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 or SPACE Act, alongside Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) and 10 additional cosponsors.

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Airborne 05.13.15: NBAA Fights NY Slot Restrictions, XCOR Lynx, Wright Fight

Also: Air Race 1, Scott's Bell 47, Mark Kelly, $8M Drone Suit, Sea Hawk Sundown, Textron Owner's Conference

The FAA is proposing to limit the number of unscheduled flight operations at three airports serving the New York metropolitan area, and the NBAA is not happy. NBAA contends implementation of the new rules will negatively impact a broad range of aviation operations that have not been shown to cause any delays or congestion at these airports. XCOR Aerospace takes another step forward as they have now bonded the XCOR Lynx Mark I strakes to the Lynx spacecraft fuselage. XCOR Chief Technology Officer Je

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.14.15)

“Despite higher growth rates in other parts of the world, our projections show the US market continuing to dominate the segment because it has such a large volume of existing 70 to 130-seat jets.” Source: Paulo Cesar Silva, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.14.15): Chevrons

These markings are used to show pavement areas aligned with the runway that are unusable for landing, takeoff, and taxiing.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.14.15)

Cavanaugh Flight Museum

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum opened in October 1993, the brainchild of its founder, entrepreneur Jim Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh placed his growing collection of historic aircraft in the new museum. From the beginning, what set the Cavanaugh Flight Museum apart from most other aviation museums was the quality of the aircraft collection and the airworthy condition of nearly all of the aircraft on display.

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