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Airborne 11.10.16: 1st Flt: Global 7000, Disney UAV Waiver, Deland SportAv Expo

Also: Jabiru LSA Trainer, EAA, Emirates Fleet, GKN Aerospace, Flt School Closure, FAA Grants, Airbus On China

The maiden flight of the first Bombardier's Global 7000 was completed late last week. The initial flight of the first flight test vehicle marked the start of an aggressive flight test campaign which, if all goes according to plan, should see the aircraft enter into service in the second half of 2018. Dedicated to testing basic system functionality and assessing the handling and flying qualities of the aircraft, the flight lasted approximately two and one half hours, during which

Colleen Barrett Honored With 2016 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

Former President Of Southwest Airlines To Be Honored At Dinner In December

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus, Southwest Airlines, has been selected as the recipient of the 2016 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy.

Airborne 11.09.16: NIMBY Defeat, MU-2 Training, World Air Games

Also: Sikorsky X2, Tecnam’s P2010, Lancair, G500 Training, Airbus Heli Jobs, UND Pipers, First LM-100J

New York’s East Hampton Airport gets a reprieve from the town’s adoption of noise and access restrictions at the airport when a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the federal Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 continues to apply. In other words, the federal act trumps the town’s restrictions. The ruling, which sets an important precedent for airports nationwide, holds that Airport Noise and Capacity act continues to apply to the airport, despite the town’

How Helicopters Work

Helicopters are the most versatile flying machines in existence today. This versatility gives the pilot complete access to three-dimensional space in a way that no airplane can.