NTSB Denies FAA's Right to Penalize UAS PIlot

Remember Raphael "Trappy" Pirker? When last we wrote about this fellow, he was dealing with a recalcitrant FAA who had asserted that he had operated a drone illegally and was trying to stiff him for $10,000 smackers. Well... he's had his day in court and for a change, the NTSB didn't see it the FAA's way -- As a result, Mr. Pirker is a much less poor man than he thought he'd about now (minus legal fees, of course). 

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When the FAA opened the door for easier angle of attack (AoA) indicator certification through use of ASTM standards, BendixKing took the first step through that door. BendixKing has received FAA approval to install the KLR 10 Lift Reserve Indicator in certified general aviation aircraft. Hilton Software has announced the introduction of WingX Pro7 for Pebble. WingX Pro7 for Pebble uses the watch’s Low-Energy Bluetooth connection to seamlessly integrate with WingX Pro7 running on an iPad or iPhone. For the fifth straight year, Aero-News Network is partnering with the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) to bring exciting news about the latest and greatest avionics developments to the aviation world and we're doing it LIVE and in HIGH-DEF. All this... and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

EAA Says The Bill Is 'Bad Policy’

NATA and EAA have joined the chorus of industry advocacy groups opposing user fees for GA proposed in President Obama's FY2015 budget document.

Publishes List Of Top Priorities For The Second Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year, the NBAA's Safety Committee has published a list of recommended safety priorities for the business aviation industry. The list is intended to promote safety-focused discussion and advocacy among NBAA Members and the business aviation industry.

Becomes The Newest United States Flag/Domestic Carrier

On February 28, 2014, the FAA approved National Airlines to become the United States' newest Flag/Domestic air carrier.

Picked Up Commitments For 196 New Helicopters During The Show

Bell Helicopter says it secured customer commitments to purchase 196 new Bell helicopters at last week’s Heli-Expo show in Anaheim, CA. The customer signings followed the company’s product unveiling in front of a packed booth full of enthusiastic onlookers. Bell Helicopter for the first time revealed its highly anticipated new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X as well as an updated full-size mockup of the Bell 525 Relentless in a search-and-rescue configuration.

Time To Crank Up The Coffee Pot And Break Out The Red Bull, Klyde

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Increase In 'Joint Training' Planned Through Poland

Following Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's announcement Wednesday during Senate testimony that the United States is augmenting its participation in NATO's air policing mission in the Baltics and will increase joint training through its aviation detachment in Poland, a defense official provided additional information.

Brings Company Into Compliance With All State Regulations For Medical Transport

The state of Nevada has fully licensed Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance to transport patients in or out of the state (Official State Permit No. 16477).

Florida Company Will Help Ready The Facility For SLS Assembly

NASA has selected Hensel Phelps Construction Co., of Orlando, FL, to modify High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the processing of the agency's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.