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October 11, 2016

Airborne 10.11.16: Viking's New Amphibs, Float Pilot Busted, More Attacks By SMO

Also: Commercial UAV, Aero-Calendar, Firefly Space Systems, Oceanic Voice Services, Heli Flight Camp, Plane Pull, EC725 Helicopters

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has now completed the acquisition of the Amphibious Aircraft program from Bombardier, including transfer of the Type Certificates for the CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415 aircraft and all variants to Viking. Upon completion of the Type Certificate transfer, Viking is designated as the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the amphibious aircraft fleet, including full manufacturing design rights for all variants. Viking

Airborne 10.11.16: Viking's New Amphibs, Float Pilot Busted, More Attacks By SMO

Also: Commercial UAV, Aero-Calendar, Firefly Space Systems, Oceanic Voice Services, Heli Flight Camp, Plane Pull, EC725 Helicopters

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has now completed the acquisition of the Amphibious Aircraft program from Bombardier, including transfer of the Type Certificates for the CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415 aircraft and all variants to Viking. Upon completion of the Type Certificate transfer, Viking is designated as the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the amphibious aircraft fleet, including full manufacturing design rights for all variants. Viking also assumes responsibility for in-service product support for the fleet of 170 water bombers currently in operation in 11 countries worldwide. The pilot of a Floatplane found himself in hot wate

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Schiaparelli Lander Preparing For Mars Mission

Commands For Descent And Landing Uploaded To The Spacecraft Traveling To Mars

This week, the commands that will govern the Schiaparelli lander’s descent and touchdown on Mars were uploaded to ESA’s ExoMars spacecraft, enroute to the Red Planet.

FAA And Massport To Explore Noise Mitigation

Will Develop Test Projects In Areas Affected By Changing Flight Patterns

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and the FAA have announced preliminary results of months of collaboration to develop test projects designed to help address the concentration of noise that some residents face because of adjustments to aircraft flight procedures.

Orbital ATK, Stratolaunch Systems Form Partnership

Will Offer Competitive Space Launch Opportunities

Orbital ATK and Stratolaunch Systems have announced a multi-year production-based partnership that will offer significant cost advantages to air-launch customers. Stratolaunch Systems, in cooperation with Vulcan Aerospace, is responsible for realizing Paul G. Allen’s vision for space.

Military Drone Export Rules May Favor Foreign Manufacturers

New International Agreement Covers Armed UAVs

A joint declaration signed by 44 nations overseeing the sale of armed UAVs may favor non-U.S. companies over American manufacturers.

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Fusion-Equipped Beechcraft King Air Models Certified In Brazil

Textron Says Deliveries Into The County Are 'Imminent'

Beechcraft has announced it has received certification from Brazil’s Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil (ANAC) for its line of Pro Line Fusion-equipped Beechcraft King Air turboprop aircraft with cabin enhancements. Deliveries into the Latin American region are imminent, beginning with a King Air 250.

Rockwell Collins HGS And EVS Certified On Legacy 450/500

First HGS With Waveguide Optics And First Multi-Spectral EVS Certified In The Market

Rockwell Collins has announced that its HGS-3500, the industry’s first Head-up Guidance System (HGS) developed for mid-size and light business aircraft and multi-spectral EVS-3000 enhanced vision system have been certified for the Embraer Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets—the first certification for both technologies.

Careers In Business Aviation Day Set For Nov. 3 At NBAA-BACE

Convention Being Held At Orlando, FL Early Next Month

The NBAA’s much-anticipated annual Careers in Business Aviation Day will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3 during the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, FL. Career Day, which is free for all registered students, faculty and chaperones, kicks off at 9 a.m., and features a number of motivational speakers and informative education sessions.

State Department Approves Possible Sale Of AC-208 Aircraft To Iraq

Includes Three Aircraft, Related Equipment, Support

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for AC-208 aircraft and related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $65.3 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on October 6, 2016.

Jason Eddy Appointed COO For Quest Aircraft

Position Strengthens Company’s Focus On Continued Growth

Jason Eddy has been tapped as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Quest Aircraft. In the newly-created position, Eddy will oversee all company functions including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Finance and Sales and Marketing.

Homer Hickam, 'Rocket Boys Musical' Team Open Indiegogo Campaign

Raising Funds For Legal Expenses In Dispute With Universal

Homer Hickam, author of "Rocket Boys" which was adapted into the movie October Sky, and the team of writers and composers who developed the Broadway show 'Rocket Boys the Musical' is asking for help to cover legal expenses in a lawsuit with Universal Studios which is owned by COMCAST.

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Hawaiian Airlines Under Investigation For Weighing Passengers

Two American Samoa Businessmen File Complaint With DOT

Two businessmen from American Samoa have filed complaints with the Department of Transportation after they were weighed during boarding on a recent Hawaiian Airlines flight.

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Qatar Airways Orders 30 787-9 Dreamliners, 10 777-300ERs

Announcement Includes Letter Of Intent For Up To 60 737 MAX 8s

Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced an order for 30 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs, valued at $11.7 billion at list prices, validating the value, reliability and performance of Boeing's twin-aisle airplanes.

Planemakers Support ICAO Adoption Of Carbon-Offset System

Boeing Calls Agreement For Reducing Emissions 'Historic'

Boeing and Airbus have released statements in response to the International Civil Aviation Organization's adoption of a carbon-offset system.

EASA Lifts Temporary Flight Suspension Of Super Puma Helicopters

Flights Were Banned Following Accident In Norway In April, 2016

EASA has lifted the temporary flight suspension of the Super Puma EC225 LP and AS332 L2 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters put in place on 2 June 2016 following the crash of an EC225 LP helicopter in Norway on April 29, 2016.

EASA Awards Type Validation To Bombardier CS300

First CS300 Aircraft Delivery To airBaltic Scheduled For The Fourth Quarter Of 2016

EASA has awarded Type Validation to Bombardier's CS300 aircraft, a requirement for the aircraft's operation in Europe and a precursor to first delivery to CS300 launch operator, airBaltic of Latvia. Bombardier's first CS300 aircraft delivery to airBaltic is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2016.

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AeroSports Update: EAA Sweepstakes Winner Announced

And the Grasshopper Goes To - Kelly Jameson of Chappell Hill, TX

This year’s prize is particularly special as it is the first time the winner received a warbird: a 1945 Piper L-4J, the military version of the J-3 Cub affectionately called the Grasshopper. The L4-J was restored to original factory form by a former Rolls-Royce trophy winner and has flown less than 100 hours since its restoration.

Verizon To Begin Selling Data Plans Specifically For UAVs

Wireless Data Transmission Will Cost Up To $80 Per Month

For UAV operators who wish to connect their aircraft directly to the Internet so that they can live stream video and other data from their aircraft, Verizon will soon begin offering data plans specifically for drones.

Patty Wagstaff: Preserve Wright Brothers’ Factory

Appears In Video Urging Restoration Of The Historic Buildings

Air show legend Patty Wagstaff made her mark on aviation history by breaking gender barriers in aerobatic contests. Now, Wagstaff has added her voice to those urging the restoration of America’s first airplane factory—the Wright Company factory in Dayton.

Airborne 10.10.16: Citation Longitude 1st Flt, AMA Expo East, Aspen Update

Also: Redbird Sim Financing, Reno Emergency Ldg, Brooke Owens, CA Capital Airshow, Hartzell, FAA IG, Battery-Powered Helo

Cessna Aircraft has confirmed the completion of the successful first flight of its Citation Longitude super-midsize jet. The flight comes less than a year after the company unveiled new details for the aircraft. The Longitude took off from the company's east campus Beech Field Airport for the flight that lasted two hours. The flight test team tested the aircraft's flaps, landing gear, pressurization systems, stability and control. The prototype aircraft will continue

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.11.16)

“Of course these buildings are worth saving.” Source: Air Show legend Patty Wagstaff, in a video supporting the restoration of the Wright Brothers aircraft factory in Dayton, OH.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.11.16): Taxi

The movement of an airplane under its own power on the surface of an airport (14 CFR Section 135.100). Also, it describes the surface movement of helicopters equipped with wheels.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.11.16)

Behind The Crash Of 3D Robotics

Once North America's most promising drone company, 3D Robotics is a shell of its former self. The story of what happened is long, intricate, and presented here by Forbes writer Ryan Mac.

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