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NTSB: Marijuana Detected In Lungs And Organs Of Pilot In Fatal Accident

Two Fatally Injured During Training Flight In 2013

An NTSB factual report in an accident that fatally injured two people in July, 2013 showed marijuana was present in the system of a private pilot receiving instruction in a 7KCAB Champ that went down on a training flight in Oak Ridge, Louisiana.

Seven Lockheed 12s Confirmed For Oshkosh

First Time More Than Three Have Been Able To Attend The Same Event

It’s always great to see a freshly polished Lockheed Model 12 Electra Junior on the flightline at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and some years you’ll be lucky to see two. But this year visitors to the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration could see seven of the iconic golden age executive transport airplanes parked together in the Vintage area, and there’s a chance as many as eight or nine could show up.

Airbus: No Rush To A330neo

Leahy Calls The Idea 'Interesting'

Airbus appears to be in no rush to re-engine its A330 wide body airliner as it get set to launch the A350XWB.

First Russian Private Earth Remote-Sensing Satellite Launched

Sputnix Spacecraft Boosted Into Orbit June 20th

The first Russian private Earth remote sensing satellite of the Sputnix Company, named TabletSat-Aurora, was boosted into orbit on June 20th by ISC Kosmotras, part of a cluster of small spacecraft deployed after launching atop an RS-20 rocket.

California Accident Fatally Injures Pilot

Witnesses Said He Jumped From Burning Aircraft With No Parachute

The pilot of a homebuilt three-quarter replica of a P-51 Mustang was fatally injured on Saturday when he reportedly jumped from his burning airplane at an altitude of about 1,000 feet.

South Carolina Pilot Claims Electric Airplane Altitude Record

Flew To 3,700 Feet In Trike On Saturday

A pilot from South Carolina claims to have set a world record for altitude attained in an electric-powered aircraft following a flight Saturday.

'Workhorse' Becomes First F-35 To Achieve 1,000 Flight Hours

USAF Says Aircraft's Primary Mission Is 'Envelope Expansion'

AF-2, the second production F-35 Lightning II for the Air Force, became the first F-35 to reach 1,000 flight hours June 11. Paul Hattendorf, a Lockheed Martin test pilot, was flying an airframe loads envelope expansion mission when the fighter reached the milestone.

NASA Invites Public Comment On Mars 2020 Draft EIS

Comment Period Runs Through July 21

NASA is requesting the public and interested organizations to review and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the agency’s proposed Mars 2020 mission. The comment period runs through July 21.

UAV Is Royal Navy's New 'Eyes In The Sky'

ScanEagle, First Of The Service's Unmanned Aircraft, Flies From HMS Somerset

Just 7 months after the Ministry of Defense ordered the system from Boeing Defence UK, footage released June 22, shows a ScanEagle UAV taking flight from HMS Somerset in the Gulf.

NBAA Charities Creating New Scholarship

Fund Established In Honor Of Former Business Aviation Flight Attendant Dale ‘Potsy’ McBurney

NBAA Charities has announced plans to create a scholarship to honor the late Dale “Potsy” McBurney, a former business aviation flight attendant, flight attendant trainer and member of the NBAA Flight Attendants Committee.

Queen Leases Helicopter For William And Kate

Aircraft Dubbed 'Heirforce One'

The next time your mother asks what you want for a gift-giving occasion, you might remind her that "the Queen of England got Prince William a helicopter for his birthday."

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ICAO Moves To Shield Safety Data Offered Voluntarily From Prosecutors

Would Be Unavailable In Most Criminal Proceedings And Civil Litigation

The ICAO has proposed adoption of global standards that would shield safety data offered on a voluntary basis from use in most criminal proceeding as well as civil cases.

Subcommittees Examine NASA’s Struggle To Protect Sensitive Information

Palazzo: Report Shows Incidents At Langley And Ames Are Not Isolated

The House Subcommittees on Space and Oversight held a joint hearing Friday to review troubles NASA has encountered in managing access of its facilities and protecting sensitive information from foreign nationals. NASA relies on new and sophisticated technology to accomplish its mission.

TSA Fee Increases Bump Airfares In July

Longer Layovers Could Mean Even Higher Fees

Passengers buying airline tickets beginning in July will see higher security fees being imposed by TSA ... and those with long layovers could face even higher prices.

A350 XWB Test Fleet Now Complete

‘MSN005’ ... The Fifth And Final Flight-Test Aircraft ... Flies For The First Time

With the first flight of A350 MSN005, the five-strong development fleet is now complete.

Chicago's Aviation Boss Stepping Down

Rosemarie Andolino To Leave Post In October

Chicago's Airport Commissioner Rosemarie Andolino will be stepping down from that post in October, according to information from the office of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

AeroSports Update: Breezy Activities Announced For Oshkosh

The Breezy’s Famous For Being An Airplane That You Sit On Rather Than In, And As Much Air Goes Through It As Goes Around It When It Flies

Okay aviation sports fans, when it comes to flying for fun it’s hard to beat the Breezy. A while back we told the story on ANN that the Breezy’s 50th anniversary will be celebrated at EAA AirVenture this year. Now, we have some more details regarding the activities.

ITF: Passengers 'Worried About Flying On LAN And TAM'

Mechanics In Peru Plan Strike Beginning June 26

The ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation) LATAM network reports that it is hearing of concerns from passengers due to fly on LAN and TAM planes during a strike expected to begin in Peru on June 26. Unions report that more than 200 mechanics – over 70 per cent of all LAN Peru mechanics – will not be certifying airplane flights during the strike, which is expected to affect operations across Latin America, including during the World Cup.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.24.14)

“Recent events have reminded us that protecting sensitive aerospace information is more than a matter of national pride; it is also a matter of national security." Source: Opening statement by House Space Subcommittee Chairman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) at a joint hearing held by the Space and Oversight committees.