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August 03, 2015

Airborne 08.03.15: MH370 Evidence Mounts, NIMBYs Must Pay, R66 Police Helicopter

Also: 'New' Wright 'B' Flyer, HD Footage From Space, AMA Museum, NAAA UAV Safety, Waukegan Cancels, Sun Country Pilots, NASA Mars Orbiter

The aircraft debris found on the coast of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean is now in a laboratory in France being investigated for the possibility that it is connected with the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 Boeing 777 that disappeared in March of 2014. It has been reported that officials are saying the part is confirmed as being from a Boeing 777. Colorado Judge Judith LaBuda has found in favor of Mile-Hi Skydiving in a case brought by a citizens group complaining about noise from the company's airplanes. We previously covered this case and now it’s reported that, Judge LaBuda had awarded Mile-Hi Skydiving nearly $68,000 in damages i

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GAMA Publishes 2015 Second Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data

Numbers Improved Over First Quarter, But Down Compared To Previous Year

GAMA has released the second quarter 2015 general aviation aircraft shipment numbers. Industry airplane shipments fell 9.1 percent to 1,015 units for the first half of the year, and airplane billings declined 4.6 percent to $10.4 billion, compared to the same period a year ago. Rotorcraft shipments decreased, from 502 units to 447 units, and billings were down an estimated 16.8 percent to $1.9 billion for the first six months.

Helicopter Foundation International Offers Scholarships

HFI's Commercial Helicopter Rating Scholarships And Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarships Open Sept. 1.

The shortage of qualified commercial helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians is very real. To address this problem, Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) annually offers up to 19 scholarships to help support students studying to become part of tomorrow's vertical lift aviation industry.

Space Research Supporting Canadian Farmers

MP Lawrence Toet Announces Support For Research To Help Farmers Better Understand Crop Yields

Canadian Member of Parliament Lawrence Toet (Elmwood-Transcona) has announced funding projects at five Canadian universities to analyze and compile measurements collected by NASA's Soil and Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite.

Bell Helicopter, BIRD Aerosystems Unveil The Bell 407 ASIO

Airborne Information Surveillance And Reconnaissance Solution For The Bell 407 GXP

Bell Helicopter has signed a cooperation agreement to integrate the BIRD Aerosystems Surveillance, Intelligence and Observation (ASIO) package as a complete end-to-end airborne information surveillance and reconnaissance solution (ISR) for the Bell 407GXP.

Flying Colours Close To Achieving ADS-B STC On Bombardier Challenger 604/605

Will Be Available For Owners To Meet EASA, FAA ADS-B Mandates

Flying Colours says it is close to securing a Supplemental Type Certificate for ADS-B OUT in Bombardier Challenger 604 and 605 airframes, in line with industry mandates that start coming into effect in 2017. The Bombardier Challenger 604 and 605 models were selected as the first for installation as it is one of the most consistent airframes in the Flying Colours’ portfolio.

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The Satellite Launch Industry Business May Pick Up

New Applications Drive $60 Billion Communications Satellite Market

With demand for satellite communications increasing, manufacturers are expected to produce more than 430 satellites over the next 10 years, according to Forecast International.

Datalink Capability Integrated On Heron MALE UAV

IAI, Thales Collaborate On The Project

Risk reduction flight tests have been conducted in Israel for the integration of Thales and Elisra’s NATO STANAG 7085 data link on board the Heron Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV).

Airbus Defence And Space To Build JUICE Spacecraft

Now That A Spacecraft Has Explored The 'Dwarf Planet,' Pluto, ESA Is Headed For The 'Mega Planet,' Jupiter

The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Airbus Defence and Space as the prime contractor to develop and build the JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) spacecraft. JUICE is the first large mission of the ESA Cosmic Vision program, with a launch date in 2022.

Airbus Defense And Space And LM To Upgrade German Navy P-3C Orions

Will Re-Wing The Maritime Patrol And ASW Aircraft

Airbus Defense and Space together with its team partner Lockheed Martin Overseas Services Corporation (LMOSC) are to undertake a Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) - re-winging - of the German Navy fleet of P-3C Orion maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft.

Associated Air Center Receives STC Approval For CPDLC/FANS System

Approve For Installation On VVIP 757-200 Boeing Classic Aircraft

The FAA has issued STC to Associated Air Center for the installation of a Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) System, as part of the requirements for Future Air Navigation System (FANS), on an early model 757-200 Boeing aircraft, manufactured in 1987.

Tropic Ocean Airways Acquires An Additional Wheeled Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Worked With Textron Aviation To Secure Seventh Aircraft For Its Fleet

Tropic Ocean Airways, a Fort Lauderdale based operator serving the state of Florida and the islands of the Bahamas, has announced the purchase of their seventh aircraft continuing on a path of growth. Once delivered, Tropic Ocean Airways will have two wheeled Cessna Caravans and five amphibious Cessna aircraft.

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Travelers Continue To Benefit From Mobile Passport App

ACI-NA Welcomes Growing Passenger Satisfaction With Newly Implemented Mobile Passport Control Technology

A Mobile Passport app allows eligible travelers to submit their passport information and customs declaration form via an iOS or Android device prior to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection. The app was developed by Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) and Airside Mobile in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Trans States Airlines To Participate In ATP Tuition Reimbursement Program

Program Funds A Portion Of Tuition Costs For Pilots Who Commit To Flying For Trans States Airlines

Trans States Airlines has partnered with ATP Flight School to offer financial aid to aspiring commercial pilots as part of ATP's Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program assists with flight school loan repayment or refunds a portion of flight training costs for eligible participants. In exchange, ATP pilots agree to fly for Trans States after gaining the required flight experience.

Airborne 08.03.15: MH370 Evidence Mounts, NIMBYs Must Pay, R66 Police Helicopter

Also: 'New' Wright 'B' Flyer, HD Footage From Space, AMA Museum, NAAA UAV Safety, Waukegan Cancels, Sun Country Pilots, NASA Mars Orbiter

The aircraft debris found on the coast of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean is now in a laboratory in France being investigated for the possibility that it is connected with the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 Boeing 777 that disappeared in March of 2014. It has been reported that officials are saying the part is confirmed as being from a Boeing 777. Colorado Judge Judith LaBuda has found in favor of Mile-Hi Skydiving in a case brought by a citizens group complaining

Honda Aircraft Company Expands Sales To South America

With The Expansion Into Brazil, The HondaJet Dealer Network Spans Three Continents

The Honda Aircraft Company has announced that it is expanding sales of the HondaJet for the first time to South America. Sales will begin in Brazil with the HondaJet making its first appearance at the 2015 Latin America Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 11 to 13.

AeroSports Update: The Issue Of Running Out Of Fuel

Running An Airplane Out Of Fuel Is An Inexcusable Error And It Has Recently Popped Up On TV And In Printed News Media

The recent incident of an airliner stating it was desperately low on fuel in order to land at an airport that was closed can be a lesson for everyone, including recreational aviators. Despite the fact that recreational flyers are operating small aircraft, the basic rules regarding safe fuel quantities and emergency procedures apply to the little guys and the big guys alike.

Klyde Morris (08.03.15)

Klyde Finds A-POO Relying on Ted Stryker To Bail Them Out...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Astronaut Stephen Frick Retires From NASA

Flew Both As Shuttle Pilot And Commander

Astronaut Stephen Frick has retired from NASA to accept a position in the private sector. Frick, who flew as both a Shuttle pilot and commander, left the Agency July 13.

FAA Approves Learjet AHC-3000A Retrofit

Aftermarket Partner Butler National Corporation Obtains STC For The Installation

The FAA has approved the installation of the Rockwell Collins AHC-3000A Attitude Heading Reference System into the Learjet Model 60. The STC retrofit package will be offered through Butler National's subsidiary Butler Avionics, Inc.

DAC Tethered Drone To Be Used In Disaster Response Programs

ASEC Files 333 Exemption Amendment To Offer Enhanced Tethered Drone Capability

Drone Aviation Holding Corp ("DAC" or "Drone Aviation"), manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, has announced that Aviation Systems Engineering Company (ASEC), Inc. has filed with the FAA, an amendment to its previously granted 333 exemption for the commercial operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to include DAC's WATT-200 electric tethered drone.

Russell Wilson Leads Team To Victory In Alaska Plane Pull

Event Raises Money For The Ben Towne Center For Childhood Cancer Research

Alaska Airlines' Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson led his team to victory Tuesday morning in the Alaska Plane Pull for Strong Against Cancer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.03.15)

Aero Linx: The Air Force Historical Foundation The Air Force Historical Foundation is dedicated to promoting the preservation and appreciation of the history and heritage of the United States Air Force and its predecessors. The Foundation seeks to inform and inspire the men and women who are, or have been, affiliated with the Air Force and the general public, particularly those with an interest in national security, about the dynamic heritage of air and space power and its relevance to contemporary and future issues. The Foundation strives to make available to the public and to government planners and decision-makers historical information on policies and actions related to air and space power that have worked well, and th

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.03.15): Navigation Reference System

Navigation Reference System The NRS is a system of waypoints developed for use within the United States for flight planning and navigation without reference to ground based navigational aids. The NRS waypoints are located in a grid pattern along defined latitude and longitude lines. The initial use of the NRS will be in the high altitude environment in conjunction with the High Altitude Redesign initiative. The NRS waypoints are intended for use by aircraft capable of point−to−point navigation.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.03.15)

"The opportunities for commercial tethered drones for security, infrastructure inspection and disaster response is tremendous and ASEC believes that by harnessing DAC's innovative tethered drone technology and the WATT-200, we will be able to offer our customers an exciting range of new capabilities featuring safe, enhanced flight duration." Source: Brent Klavon, Commercial sUAS Manager for ASEC, after Aviation Systems Engineering Company (ASEC), Inc. filed with the FAA, an amendment to its previously granted 333 exemption for the commercial operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to include DAC's WATT-200 electric tethered drone.

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