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Airborne 03.20.15: Solar Impulse 2, SC-Built 787-9, GlobalJet Busted

Also: 330 ETOPS for 747-8i, Airborne Partnership Update, AAL Goofs, A Sign From NASA's Past, Ethiopian Pilot Guilty, FAA Forecast

It appears the sun continues to shine on the solar and battery-powered, Solar Impulse 2, as it continues its around the world flight. Solar Impulse 2 has crossed into India, making a stop in Ahmedabad in Western India before continuing on to Varanasi on Wednesday. In making the crossing from Muscat in Oman to Ahmedabad, the airplane with Bertrand Piccard at the controls set a distance world record for straight distance, pre-declared waypoints by travelling 912 miles. Boeing’s f

Klyde Morris 03.20.15

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Airborne 03.19.15: Honda HF120 Production, Veteran's Airlift Command, LEAPTech

Also: MAGIC CARPET, Hart Sworn, Battery Burns, IAM Seeks Union Rep At Boeing's SC, New Hartzell Service Ctr

The Honda Aero HF120 turbofan engine that powers the HondaJet and other customers' aircraft has been issued a PART 21 Production Certificate from the FAA. Initial production of the HF120 engines took place at GE's Lynn facility in Massachusetts. At the end of 2014, Honda Aero started assembly of the HF120 under GE Honda Aero Engines Type Certification and with FAA oversight. Here is another example of general aviation serving a community that needs it the most. The Veterans Airlift Command is a volunteer

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.20.15)

“This significant milestone shows that thousands of U.S. aircraft are already experiencing the many benefits that ADS-B equipage offers, including enhanced surveillance, especially at lower altitudes, better situational awareness, and free in-cockpit weather and traffic." Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.20.15): Licensed Empty Weight

The empty weight that consists of the airframe, engine(s), unusable fuel, and undrainable oil plus standard and optional equipment as specified in the equipment list.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.20.15)

Intrepid Sea, Air, And Space Museum

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a historic, cultural and educational institutions. Opened in 1982, the Museum has welcomed more than 10 million visitors.