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June 30, 2015

Airborne 06.30.15: Defending Santa Monica, Aspen ADS-B TXCVR, NBAA v Privatization

Also: Spectra Reserves, Aero-Calendar, New Airman Standards, Spaceport America, Pointing Lasers, C-17 Training Network, Seaplane Sim

Supporters of the Santa Monica, California Airport have established an online campaign urging those concerned about a meeting between the City of Santa Monica and the FAA scheduled for July 8 to get involved by contacting members of the local Congressional delegation. The Santa Monica Airport Association has established a presence on the website One Click Politics with a form letter that will be sent automatically to the correct representative. It appears that Aspen Avionics is targeting the market of people who already have an avionics system they like but simply want to upgrade for ADS-B operation. Now, the Aspen ATX100 ADS-B transceiver interfac

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NTSB Releases Photos From Alaska Otter Accident

Those Fatally Injured Have Been Identified

The NTSB has released a series of photographs of the DHC-3T Otter airplane that went down late last week near Ketchikan, AK, resulting in the fatal injury of all nine people on board.

Factory-Renewed Eclipse 500 with 3-yr Warranty and 3-yr Maintenance Plan

ONE Aviation is pleased to announce the Eclipse Special Edition (SE) twin-engine jet. The Eclipse SE is a factory-renewed Eclipse 500 which has been substantially upgraded and reconfigured to include nearly all new features introduced on the new Eclipse 550.

Opens Super Base In Houma, LA

Era Group Inc. continues to expand its S-92 helicopter fleet with acceptance of a second S-92 helicopter baseline delivery.

Two Sniper Helicopters Acquired For Agricultural Research

Israel’s Volcani Center has acquired two Sniper Helicopter unmanned aircraft from Spain’s Alpha Unmanned Systems to use for agricultural research.

Aviation Provides MANY Extraordinary Adventures and Opportunities... Sportys Shows You How To Enjoy Them!

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, checked in with Sporty’s Pilot Shop to see how their new online training programs are coming along. He spoke with Chris Clarke who is a video specialist for Sporty’s.

Sporty’s was one of the early pioneers in providing training programs on computer DVD media, and they have now moved to an online training format to keep up with the technology and advantages of online training.

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NBAA's New Guidelines Help Operators Fly Quietly

Operating Procedures Developed For Modern, Quiet Business Jets

The NBAA has released its much-anticipated and updated Noise Abatement Program (NAP), which provides business aviation operators, as well as airport authorities, with recommended guidelines for reducing aircraft noise impacts to communities surrounding the nation’s airports.

Curfew Is Allowed To Stand, But One-Flight-Per-Week Limit Will Not Be Imposed

A U.S. District Judge in New York has delivered a win-win ... or some might say a lose-lose ... decision on helicopter restrictions at East Hampton Airport.