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Airborne 07.20.16: R44 Cadet Deliveries, Red Bull Budapest, UAL Pilot Suspended

Also: CA Airshow Tragedy, Zenith Designer Chris Heintz, Blue Angels, Astronics EVS, Mars Rover, USCG Rescue, Skydiver v KingAir

In the realm of helicopter training, a new trainer is now in service as the Robinson Helicopter Company has delivered its first two production R44 Cadet helicopters to Heliflite Australia, which is a longtime Robinson dealer. The two-place R44 Cadet received FAA certification in May of this year. The Cadet features a reduced maximum gross weight of 2200 pounds, while the derated engine power provides increased performance margins at high altitudes and extends th

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Bri Cross

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.

Aviation Documentary 'Above and Beyond' To Be Featured During AirVenture 2016

But For The Pilots From The United States, Israel Would Not Be On The Map

“Above and Beyond” played to standing-room-only audiences at the EAA Museum during AirVenture 2015, and after dozens of rave national and international reviews this past year, “Above and Beyond” will kick-off the AirVenture 2016 Fly-In Theatre Lineup, on Sunday, July 24th at 8:30pm (2030 hours).

FLIGHT Begins To Take Off At The Leonardo

Centerpiece For New Exhibit Has Been Delivered

With just a few weeks to go before The Leonardo opens its newest exhibit, entitled FLIGHT, a major milestone in what has been a project two years in the making has been reached. The first part of the giant C-131 aircraft which will serve as the centerpiece of the new exhibit, was loaded into the museum last week amid fanfare and excitement.

Aero-News AirVenture Update: ANN Coverage Of AirVenture

ANN Will Give You The Best Coverage Ever At AirVenture; Our Crew Is Motivated, Capable, And Hyped

Our partnership with EAA grows stronger every year, and while that’s obvious to us, this year at EAA AirVenture 2016 everyone will see it. Our ANN coverage of AirVenture 2016 will be like none other before.

Airborne 07.19.16: SpaceX Launches and Lands, AirVenture Warbirds, Perlan 2

Also: New DJI Cam, Aero-Calendar, Eileen Collins @GOP, FAA Reauth Details, New Hartzell Prop, Rocketry Students, NavWorx ADS600-EXP

SpaceX continues to provide YouTube with some fantastic video as they recovered a fifth Falcon 9 booster, and for the second time, the rocket landed back at Cape Canaveral following its launch of a Dragon supply spacecraft to the International Space Station. The spacecraft launched early Monday morning from Cape Canaveral, sending the Dragon supply ship on its way to the orbiting outpost. About 2.5 minutes after launch, the first stage separated from the cap

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.20.16)

"Management companies are small- to medium-sized businesses employing pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians and flight schedulers, and are unable to bear the significant financial burden after being found liable for past taxes that are often impossible to collect from clients." Source: NBAA Senior Manager of Tax & Finance Policy Scott O'Brien.