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Airborne 05.26.16: Icon Flaming Out, Airbus Heli-Patent, UAV Registry

Also: TSA Dust-Up, Honor Flight, The API -- What’s This ALL About?, EASA Cert's G650ER, First E190-E2, DiCaprio BizJet, WingX Pro7, BASE Jump Tragedy

Late Wednesday, Icon finally let a few bits of news slip out... and though tightly controlled and hyped to the max, the news is a shocking disappointment that may signal the downfall of the little amphib company that couldn't brag enough... Airbus has filed a patent on an advanced version of its Eurocopter X3, which set an unofficial speed record of 263 knots in 2013. In order for a patent to stand, the filing must be detailed and spe

Solar Impulse 2 Lands In Lehigh Valley

Flight From Dayton Took Just Under 17 Hours

Bertrand Piccard landed Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) at Lehigh Valley International Airport, PA Wednesday night at 2049 EDT.

Classic Aero-TV: Son of JSUM! - Introducing Jeppesen Distribution Manager

Keep Your Avionics Up To Date With JDM...

In this video, the Project Manager and Jeppesen’s Service Update Manager, Mike Ablanczy, explains Jeppesen’s solution for the new Mac. Rebranded as the Jeppesen Distribution Manager, the new system is designed as an upgrade for those operating with a Macintosh computer. It is planned for a version of this new system to be made available for Windows applications as well.

Airborne 05.25.16: Canada SeaPlane Regs, Blimp Downed, Citation Longitude Mated

Also: USAF Hassled, Hummel UltraCruiser, Helo Limits, FAA Video, Greg Connell Accident, Medical Helo Suit, Bombardier's 100th VistaJet

Canada is proposing changes to their seaplane regulations. The proposed regulations respond to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s recommendations following the 2009 seaplane accident in Lyall Harbour, British Columbia and the 2012 accident in Lillabelle Lake, Ontario. The changes appear to be addressing the fact that, when on the water, a seaplane is effectively a boat and that passengers should be protected in the case of an occurrence tha

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.26.16)

“Together, NATCA and the FAA have continued to work successfully on safety and modernization, labor relations, professional standards, training, and many other important issues.” Source: FAA Chief Operating Officer Teri Bristol. The FAA and NATCA reached a tentative contract agreement Wednesday.