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January 28, 2016

Airborne 01.28.16: Textron's 1Call, ATC Privatization, Reno Races 2016

Also: Extending The AIP, AG UAV, United Pilots, Italian Aviation Tax, Honeywell Autopilots, F-35 Fires 1st AIM-9X

Textron Aviation has bolstered its customer service offering with the launch of 1Call, which provides a single point of contact for Beechcraft, Citation and Hawker customers during unscheduled maintenance events. The 1Call service means that aircraft operators now have a single phone number for quick access to Textron Aviation’s customer service team for immediate support. From the initial call to progress reports to after service follow-up, aircraft operators have a si

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First 'Seaplane City' Sign Erected In Tavares, FL

Second Planned Sign Will Have A Different Design

Tavares, FL has done a lot to solidify its claim to being "America's Seaplane City", and now drivers approaching the town from the northeast on Highway 441 will see a sign claiming that designation.

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Aero-TV: Keeping R/C History Alive-Brian Curry's Remarkable R/C Radio Collection

No Kidding.... This Is Electro-Nostalgia At Its Best!

While at the AMA Expo 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, came across a real “blast from the past.” Jim met up with Brian Curry, the owner of “Memories From the Past,” and Jim re-lived some of those days when he received his introduction to aviation through model aircraft. It sometimes seems like everybody has to collect something, and for Curry it’s model aircraft radio control units from the past. Curry tells the fascinating story of how he got started with his collection, and it is quite a

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Airborne 01.27.16: B737 MAX Ready!, Zenith Acquires SAM, Sikorsky Stays Put

Also: 747 Production Rate, Oshkosh Veterans, NASA Remembers, Airbus Helicopters, Dragon V2 Hovers, KC-46A, KS Names Interim AvDirector

Boeing sent out a Tweet late last week with news that the industry has been waiting to hear. The Tweet read, "We're proud to announce first flight of the 737 MAX is set for January 29, pending weather and other factors. #Boeing." In a later Twitter posting, Boeing confirmed the planned date and added that it’s set for 10 AM Pacific time. SAM Aircraft assets have been acquired by the owners and operators of the US-based Zenith Aircraft Company, and t

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.28.16)

“This legislation is vital to ensuring the United States does not depend on Vladimir Putin’s regime for assured access to space.” Source: U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.28.16): Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)

A TFR is a regulatory action issued by the FAA via the U.S. NOTAM System, under the authority of United States Code, Title 49. TFRs are issued within the sovereign airspace of the United States and its territories to restrict certain aircraft from operating within a defined area on a temporary basis to protect persons or property in the air or on the ground.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.28.16)

Cal Fire Air Program

The Cal Fire Air Program website will give you an indication of the kinds of aviation assets the state of California can bring to bear against one of that state's most common natural disasters.

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