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Airborne 09.26.14: A320neo First Flight, Aspen ESV Trial, Garmin Flies G5000

Also: Sea Lynx Grounding, AEA's Ric Peri On FAR 145, Union v Allegiant, Wingboarding--Anyone?

Things went off as planned in Toulouse, France yesterday morning when the A320neo made its first flight. First reports after the flight indicated that the flight went as planned. The “neo” which stands for “new engine option” represents the Airbus bet that a need for better fuel economy will be the force to drive orders for this variation of the single isle A320. Aspen avionics introduces the “try before you buy” concept. The FAA has approved Aspen's offer of a free 10-inflight-hour trial of its Evolution Synthetic Vision, r

Texas Airplane Seat Makers Goes On Strike

Workers At County's Largest Employer To Walk Picket Lines

Union employees at Zodiac Seats U.S. in Gainesville, TX have voted to walk picket lines rather than manufacture airline seats, and walked off the job Tuesday.

Klyde Morris 09.26.14

The Rich Just Do Things Differently, Klyde

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.26.14)

"FAA is not well positioned to mandate the use of ADS-B In as directed by Congress for the foreseeable future." Source: Letter from DOT Assistant Inspector General for Aviation Audits Matthew Hampton to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.26.14): Homing

Flight toward a NAVAID, without correcting for wind, by adjusting the aircraft heading to maintain a relative bearing of zero degrees.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.26.14)

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