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Airborne 03.09.18: New Stemme's!, Zenith Chimp Transport, Sporty’s IFR Course

Also: F-35B Lands On Wasp, Executive AirShare, Modernize F/A-18 Super Hornets, BizJet Loan Default

The Aircraft manufacturer Stemme AG announced that it will present two new aircraft models at this year’s Aero in Friedrichshafen. The two new models S12-SW and S12-G strengthen Stemme’s range of products and extend the existing product portfolio with a short wing variant with a 71-foot wingspan as well as a state-of-the-art glass cockpit variant with a wingspan of 82 feet. The S12-G supersedes the S12 as the new top-model, whereas the S12-SW will be the new entry-level model. Stemme will start

Klyde Morris 03.09.18

Methinks He Doth Protest Too Much, Klyde

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Airborne 03.07.18: F-104 Flt Training!, Boeing-Embraer?, RW Pilot/Mech Shortage

Also: Airport Noise Zealot Files 800+ Complaints, Embraer E190-E2, Pre-Owned P&Ws, AAL v Chicago

American businessman John Rost has become the first to complete a new FAA-approved F-104 flight training program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The adventurer, pilot and CEO of Fiesta Insurance completed four training flights in the Mach 2+ Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, the same supersonic plane used to prepare Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts for space travel. His ground school and flight training was completed at NASA’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), providing an opport

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.09.18)

“Your legislation would incentivize businesses, labor organizations, schools, and governmental entities to work together to pursue innovative new strategies to develop technical talent and encourage workers to pursue aviation careers.” Source: Letter sent by 17 aviation organizations to the U.S. Senators who introduced the Aviation Maintenance Workforce Development Pilot Program.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.09.18): 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 (03.09.18)

International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is a Council of business aviation associations from around the world. Governance is established through the IBAC Governing Board, with representation from each of the Member Associations.