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All News

March 26, 2022

Airborne 03.18.22: Textron Buys Troubled Pipistrel, Space Balloon, Mars Heli

Also: Genesys Heli-Auto Pilot, Ameriflight, Webb Telescope, Falcon 6X Arctic Testing

Textron appears to be ready to buy up lightweight electric aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel. The acquisition may see the same benefits given to other brands under the Textron banner, granting access to "greater resources, technical, and regulatory expertise," says the company. The deal will also unlock a "global aircraft sales and support network, enabling it to accelerate its development and certification of electric and hybrid aircraft. Maybe. Not discussed, though, is the state of resolution (or lack thereof) concerning complaints and in-process litigation lodged aga

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Airborne 03.18.22: Textron Buys Troubled Pipistrel, Space Balloon, Mars Heli

Also: Genesys Heli-Auto Pilot, Ameriflight, Webb Telescope, Falcon 6X Arctic Testing

Textron appears to be ready to buy up lightweight electric aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel. The acquisition may see the same benefits given to other brands under the Textron banner, granting access to "greater resources, technical, and regulatory expertise," says the company. The deal will also unlock a "global aircraft sales and support network, enabling it to accelerate its development and certification of electric and hybrid aircraft. Maybe. Not discussed, though, is the state of resolution (or lack thereof) concerning complaints and in-process litigation lodged aga

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Airborne-Flight Training 03.17.22: Airline Training 4 Alaska, JetBlue and Breeze

Also: Embry-Riddle, EAA AeroEducate, Flight Sims Donated, One Air Group

Alaska Airlines and its regional partner, Horizon Air, have launched an effort to establish a flight school of their own in the Redmond, Oregon area: the Ascend Pilot Academy. The new program is launched with Hillsboro Aero Academy as an effort to guarantee a steady pipeline of incoming professional pilots as the looming shortage of ATP-qualified personnel approaches. The academy will register and train up to 250 students per year, with support for cadets ranging from low-interest financial aid, a $25,000 stipend to cover their commercial pilot license, mentorship, and the requisite

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Airborne 03.16.22: Certified-SkyCourier, Blue Origin NS20, Russian Airline Theft

Also: One Air Group, Gulfstream to Digitize, UK MoD Falcon 900LX, Breeze Airways

Cessna's Utilitarian twin turboprop has gotten closer to open release after receiving type certification from the FAA. The new, clean-sheet design stands out from the rest of the Cessna portfolio, a notably fresh addition to a roster of planes that all too often date back decades. The SkyCourier, a little late following the global delays incurred during the disruptions of 2020 and beyond, is now proceeding along on its way to production and delivery. Blue Origin has released the passenger list for the NS-20 launch, making headlines with the presence of a celebrity often in

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.26.22)

Linx: Aircraft Electronics Association

Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association represents nearly 1,300 member companies in more than 40 countries, including government-certified international repair stations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of avionics and electronic systems in general aviation aircraft. The AEA membership also includes manufacturers of avionics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, engineers and educational institutions.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.26.22): Meteorological Impact Statement

Meteorological Impact Statement An unscheduled planning forecast describing conditions expected to begin within 4 to 12 hours which may impact the flow of air traffic in a specific center’s (ARTCC) area.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.26.22)

“For years, the safest routes through passes were known primarily to local pilots. Now, all pilots will have the critical terrain information they need to fly safely.” Source: Outgoing FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, commenting as the FAA added 2 mountain passes to the VFR charts in Northern Alaska, improving operational safety in the region amid a concerted agency effort to improve Alaskan aviation conditions. 

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