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June 30, 2014

Airborne 06.30.14: FIRST Production HondaJet, AirVenture Job Fair, Hart Nominated for NTSB

Also: Amazing AV-8B Landing, iFlightPlanner Update, UAV Attacker Wants Rehab, Glendale Charges Pilot For Emergency Landing

Honda Aircraft Company announced that the first production HondaJet achieved its initial flight, marking another milestone toward aircraft certification and entry into service in 2015. During the 84-minute flight, the aircraft climbed to 15,500 feet and reached a top speed of 348 Knots True Airspeed. Online registration is now available for the 3rd Annual EAA College Social that, along with the 2nd Annual EAA Job Fair, will provide event attendees opportunities to leave AirVenture with more than a souvenir. President Obama has nominated Pilot Chris Hart to chair the NTSB. Hart is a licensed pilot with commercial, multi-engine and instrument ratings. His curr

Whale Of A Target: Harpooning Space Debris

ESA Emulates Capt. Ahab To Snag Derelict Space Hardware

Faced with the challenge of capturing tumbling satellites to clear key orbits, ESA is considering turning to an ancient terrestrial technology: the harpoon. Used since the Stone Age, first to spear fish and later to catch whales, the humble harpoon is being looked at for snagging derelict space hardware.

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