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August 26, 2016

Drug Trafficker Sentenced In Virginia

Had Purchased Airplanes Used To Transport Large Quantities Of Narcotics

A man who had purchased two airplanes in Virginia that were used to transport tons of cocaine between Guatemala and Honduras was sentenced Thursday in U.S. Federal Court.

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Airborne 08.26.16: Citation Longitude Update, Falcon 9 Display, N Shore Heli Rte

Also: Aerosim Scholarship, Santa Monica Nonsense, Marine One, UAV Developer Kit, FAA Penalty, F-35 Weapons Test, Coastal Helicopters

The Cessna Citation Longitude moves closer to its first flight as initial ground engine tests on its Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engines have been completed. This paves the way for the prototype aircraft to take its first flight in the coming weeks. The engine tests verified the functionality of the engine start, fuel system and auto-throttle as well as interfaces with the avionics, electrical and hydraulic systems. Elon Musk has made good on his

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Aero-TV: Politics, Planes & Empowerment-Senator James Inhofe At AirVenture 2016

“I’m Going To Say Something That Will Offend A Lot Of People”...

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, sat down with Oklahoma Senator, James Inhofe, to discuss what’s going on in the politics of aviation. Fortunately, for those of you who watch this video, Senator Inhofe starts off with a great review of legislation that started with the Pilots Bill of Rights 1.

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South Carolina's Aerospace Industry Trends Towards Sustainable Growth

Studies Show Economic Impact Growing To $19 Billion

According to two new studies released this week at the SC Aerospace Conference & Expo, South Carolina's aerospace industry is trending towards diversified and sustainable growth. An economic impact study released by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness shows that the impact of aerospace on South Carolina's economy has grown to $19 billion, an increase of $2 billion since last measured in 2014.

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Klyde Morris 08.26.16

The POH Will Soon Be Updated To Require A Lid On All Coffee Cups

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 08.25.16: Airlander 10 Accident, M500 EASA Cert, Flying Car Frenzy

Also: Veterans Against Airshows, Redbird Migration 2016, Rocket Debris, Charles Taylor Award, Wayward Satellite, Norfolk International, Hawaiian Airlines

It was only last week that we reported about the first flight of the Airlander-10 Hybrid Air Vehicle. Now, we’re sorry to say that we must report that the supersized airship suffered a mishap on its second test flight. In a statement posted on its website, Hybrid Air Vehicles said that the aircraft undertook its second test flight on Wednesday and flew for 100 minutes, completing all the planned tasks before returning to Cardingto

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.26.16)

"This year's research shows that South Carolina's aerospace industry is diversifying and trending towards sustainable growth." Source: Dr. Joey Von Nessen, author of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness' report on the Aerospace industry in the state.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.26.16): Position Report

A report over a known location as transmitted by an aircraft to ATC.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.26.16)

Frank Ambrose

Beginning as an Air Force Photographer in 1943, Frank Ambrose now operates a studio in Gloversville, New York specializing in Commercial, Industrial and Portrait photography.

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