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June 06, 2014

Airborne 06.06.14: AOPA Needs $$$, NextGen Progress, USAF PIlot Aids Airliner

Also: Tecnam High-Flier, Foolish Things Said By NORAD, Gordon Bennett Race, R66 Copper Chopper

AOPA's Mark Baker talked with ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell early Thursday morning to discuss changes occurring at the organization. Baker wanted to explain a recent decision whereby AOPA will be increasing its dues and adding multiple layers of service and structure to their membership hierarchy. In his first report to Congress since becoming the Chief NextGen Officer one year ago, FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker detailed what the report says is the significant progress made toward completing the technological foundation that is bringing greater efficiency and predictability to the nation’s airspace system. All pilots feel a kinship; it’s like they belon

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Piaggio America President And CEO Stepping Down

John M. Bingham Says It Is Time To 'Embark On New Challenges'

Piaggio Aero Industries, the company active in the design, manufacturing , and maintenance of both aircraft and aero engines, has announced that Piaggio America President and CEO John M. Bingham, and also Chief Marketing Officer of Piaggio Aero Industries, has decided to leave Company.

Aircraft Will Fly African Oil And Gas Operations For SonAir

The worldwide fleet of EC225s that perform heli-lift duties for oil and gas operators has increased by three with Airbus Helicopters’ triple delivery of workhorse rotorcraft acquired by Milestone Aviation Group and leased to SonAir - an African operator – which will utilize them in Angola.

Said He Was Reprimanded For Calling Attention To To The Charity Auctions Of Helicopter Rides

A former Glendale, CA policeman who sued after he says he faced official retaliation for calling attention to the alleged auction of rides in a police helicopter for charities has settled his lawsuit with the city.

OK... Admit It -- Wouldn't You Have Loved To Fly In This Adventure?

In this video ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell brings us an adventure story. While at the NBAA 2013 convention Jim had the chance to talk with Mike Laver, the President of Air First Aviation Companies. But this interview was not about Laver’s company, it was about his flight around the world and in an MU-2. A lot of pilots would love the opportunity to fly around the world just to do it. Well, Mike Laver felt the same way and he did it. Laver describes his trip in detail and accompanies his description with some great photographs shown on the video. Along the way he stop

Phenom 300 Delivered To Prime Fraction Club Is The Milestone Airplane

Embraer Executive Jets celebrated today the delivery of the 500th Phenom family jet, a significant achievement only five-and-a-half years after entry into service of the first aircraft. Winners of various innovation and design awards, the Phenom 100E and the Phenom 300 are best-in-class jets, having redefined the entry-level and light jet segments with the latest generation technology, a new style concept, premium comfort, performance and reliability.