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Airborne 07.07.14: Santa Monica Airport War, 787-9 To Farnborough, SecAF SicSac

Also: IMC Club Partnership, NTSB Warning on Parasailing, Sopwith Tripe Stumbles, FAA's UAV Woes, ANN IS HIRING!

A group of airport tenants has been joined by at least two national aviation associations in filing a complaint with the FAA concerning California’s embattled Santa Monica Airport. The complaint, formally filed on July 2 requests that the FAA clarify that the airport must continue to abide by its FAA grant assurances through August 2023, to ensure vital aviation services and facilities remain intact. Boeing confirmed that the new 787-9 Dreamliner and the P-8A Poseidon will participate for the first time in flying displays at the Farnbor

Challenger Explosion Photo Mistaken For Fireworks By Apparel Company Blogger

Issues Apology Following Photo's Posting On Tumblr As Part Of An Ad Campaign

The photo is iconic. It shows the moment space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds into its flight in 1986. And for those of us who watched it unfold on that January 28th, it will forever be burned in our memories.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Tom Woodward

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.08.14)

"A BNSF train carrying six 737 fuselages and assemblies for the 777 and 747 derailed near Rivulet, Montana. We have deployed experts to the scene to begin a thorough assessment of the situation." Source: Statement by Boeing following the derailment last Thursday of a train carrying several components for Boeing airplanes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.08.14): Radar Point Out

An action taken by a controller to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft to another controller if the aircraft will or may enter the airspace or protected airspace of another controller and radio communications will not be transferred.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.08.14)

Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Much like our NTSB, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is Australia's national transport safety investigator. The ATSB's function is to improve safety and public confidence in the aviation, marine and rail modes of transport.