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Boeing Delivers Okay Airways' First Next-Generation 737-900ER

First Of The Type To Be Delivered In China

A Next-Generation 737-900ER has been delivered to Okay Airways, the first of the type to be delivered to a Chinese customer and is the first of eight 737-900ERs that Okay Airways has on order.

F-35 Nears Completion Of All-Weather Testing

Evaluated In Temperature Extremes At Eglin AFB In Florida

For the past four months, an F-35 Lightning II has endured extreme weather temperatures to certify the fleet to deploy to any corner of the world.

Lunar Mission One Prepares Next Phase With Chaucer Consulting On Board

Firm Joins The Effort As Project Manager

The Lunar Mission One program recently entered the business preparatory phase for what it describes as an incredibly exciting space initiative. The goal of Lunar Mission One is to send an unmanned robotic landing module to the South Pole of the Moon - an area unexplored by previous missions.

CAA Approves Controlled Airspace For London's Southend

Scope Of Original Request Reduced

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed its approval of a request from London Southend Airport to establish controlled airspace (CAS) around the airport. However, the extent of the CAS original requested has been reduced following assessment work carried out by the CAA.

IAG Will Guarantee Heathrow Slots To Aer Lingus

Move Intended To Address Concerns Raised By The Irish Government

British Airways owner IAG says it will maintain Aer Lingus' slots at Heathrow Airport should the aviation conglomerate complete its takeover of the Irish low-cost carrier.

Discovery Channel’s 'How It’s Made' Finalizes Filming At Piper Aircraft

Show Will Chronicle Manufacture Of Piper's Meridian Airplanes

The Discovery Channel’s “How It’s Made” documentary television series has completed filming at Piper Aircraft, culminating after two detail-intensive days in the factory and supporting departments.

U.S. Government: Companies Can Stake Claims On The Moon

Authority Comes Through Existing Space Launch Licenses, FAA Says In Letter

Commercial companies that obtain a license to launch a spacecraft to the Moon can legally stake a commercial claim on Earth's satellite, according to the U.S. government.

NASA Touches-Down On USS Theodore Roosevelt

Astronauts Visit Sailors, Take Call From ISS

Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), along with a distinguished visitor from NASA, answered a long-distance phone call from the International Space Station (ISS) recently.

Chinese Helicopter Reportedly Sets Altitude Record

Changhe Z-18 Helo Flew Above Tibet's Mt. Everest Last Month, Government Media Says

A Chinese Changhe Z-18 helicopter reportedly has flown to an altitude of 9,000 meters (approx. 29,500 feet), setting a new altitude record.

Air Industries Group To Acquire Aero-Engine Component Manufacturer

Company Makes Parts Incorporated In Several Jet Engines

Air Industries Group has reached an agreement in principle to acquire 100% of the stock and the business of a jet turbine component manufacturer based in New England.

Delta To Fly Boeing 717s On West Coast Shuttle

Routes Targeted To Business Travelers Between LA And San Francisco

At least some of the Boeing 717 aircraft that Delta acquired from AirTran as it worked through its merger with Southwest will soon be flying on eight of the 15 daily flights between Los Angeles International and San Francisco International airports in June, offering 40 percent more seats on its hourly nonstop Delta Shuttle.

Dawn Gets Closer Views Of Ceres

Multinational Effort Brings Images To Earth

NASA's Dawn spacecraft, on approach to dwarf planet Ceres, has acquired its latest and closest-yet snapshot of this mysterious world. At a resolution of 8.5 miles per pixel, the pictures represent the sharpest images to date of Ceres.

Airborne 02.09.15: Massive WWII DC Flyover, Quest Brags, Gogo ATG-4

Also: Sikorsky S-97, BRS, Navy Fighter Jock Retires, Glider Championship, F-35 Update, Chinese Heli Record?

To honor the heroes who fought in World War II and those on the home front who produced the tanks, ships, and aircraft that enabled the United States and its Allies to achieve victory, one of the most diverse arrays of World War II aircraft ever assembled will fly above the skies of Washington, D.C. on Friday, May 8, the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, as part of the Arsenal of Democracy: World War II Victory Capitol Flyover. Quest Aircraft Company delivered 30 Kodiaks in 2014, an increase over

Aero-TV: The AEA 2015 Mission - A Unique Set Of Challenges

One Of Aviation's Most Productive Organizations Plans For Future Challenges

ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, stopped by the new headquarters of the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) to talk with AEA president, Paula Derks, about of number of things as the AEA heads for its International Convention and Trade Show to be held in Dallas, TX from April 8 through the 11th this year. In this video, Jim is talking with Derks about the challenges facing the avionics industry in 2015 as it relates to the year 2020 mandates for ADS-B out.

Progress Continues On Second SpaceShipTwo

Virgin Galactic Says 2015 Will Be An 'Amazing' Year

With the second SpaceShipTwo continuing to take shape in the Mojave Desert, Virgin Galactic says it remains undeterred in its commitment to achieving its goals.

AeroSports Update: 70 Years Of The Pitts Special To Be Celebrated

The EAA And IAC Will Celebrate The 70th Anniversary Of The Great Pitts Special Aerobatic Biplane

The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) has announced that this summer will mark the 70th anniversary of the first test flight of the Pitts S-1 by Curtis Pitts himself. The first Pitts S-1 took flight in 1945 and it wasn’t long before it became world recognized as one of the greatest acrobatic airplanes ever built.

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Chemtrails, Shmemtrails... We Gotta Do Something To Look Important and Keep Our Jobs!

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Arsenal Of Democracy Aircraft To Take Flight Over Washington, D.C.

The Event Will Commemorate The 70th Anniversary Of VE Day

Seventy years ago this week, Allied leaders met at the Yalta Conference in Crimea to begin their discussions of the structure of post-World War II Europe.

Airborne 02.06.15: Falcon 8X 1st Flight, Repair Stations Object, WAI Conference

Also: HH-60W, Barnstorming, Hartzell STC, Embraer KC-390, Eight More UAS Exemptions, NTSB Blames Selfies,

In late breaking news, ANN is pleased to report that the Falcon 8X made what appears to be a flawless first flight that saw the bird go through its first retract cycles, accelerate to Mach .80 and return safely. The Test pilots, judging by their reports, appear to be QUITE happy. Late last month, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association asked the FAA to clarify when the new owner of a repair station may apply for an amended certificate versus a new certificate. When the new repair station regulation was

East Hampton, FAA Targeted In Lawsuits

Aviation Companies And Advocacy Groups Dissatisfied With Airport Operations

Two separate lawsuits were filed last week over the operation and management of East Hampton airport in New York State. A group of aviation advocacy groups and businesses filed a suit against the FAA, and a second suit against the town of East Hampton.

Navy's Likely Oldest Active Fighter Pilot Retires

Makes Ceremonial Landing In New Orleans

The man believed to be the Navy's oldest active fighter pilot gave up that title on Saturday ... at least the "active" piece ... when he landed his F/A-18 Hornet at New Orleans' Lakefront Airport.

Navy Investigating Fly-By Of Berkeley Campus

Pilot Of An F/A-18 May Have Violated FAA, Navy Regulations

The pilot of an FA/-18E Super Hornet is under investigation following a low pass over classrooms at UC Berkeley last Tuesday.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.09.15)

Aero Linx: The Int'l Association of Flight & Critical Care Paramedics Founded in 1986, the National Flight Paramedic Association, currently known as the International Association of Flight & Critical Care Paramedics, is the largest independent paramedic association in the world. Our focus is the professional paramedic and our purpose is to serve as advocates to the profession on an international basis. IAFCCP members are involved in transporting critical care patients by airplane, helicopter and ground ambulance. The IAFCCP continues to provides advocacy, leadership development and educational opportunities for critical care paramedics. Our website is a valuable resource for everyone interested in the evolving

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.09.15): GPS Satellite Constellation

GPS Satellite Constellation The baseline satellite constellation consists of 24 satellites positioned in six earth-centered orbital planes with four operation satellites and a spare satellite slot in each orbital plane. The system can support a constellation of up to thirty satellites in orbit. The orbital period of a GPS satellite is one-half of a sidereal day or 11 hours 58 minutes. The orbits are nearly circular and equally spaced about the equator at a 60-degree separation with an inclination of 55 degrees relative to the equator. The orbital radius (i.e. distance from the center of mass of the earth to the satellite) is approximately 26,600 km. With the baseline satellite constellation, users with a clear view of the

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.09.15)

"To do this we’re working towards the vision of creating the world's first commercial spaceline and operating a fleet of vehicles. Our second spaceship is being built and tested by our wholly-owned sister organisation, The Spaceship Company; and together we are making any modifications or improvements that we feel are necessary to improve the safety of the vehicle. The spaceship is being worked on and will be operated by a strong team of stand-out professionals who are committed to helping us persevere and ultimately succeed." Source: Writing on the company blog, Sir Richard Branson comments on the state of Virgin Galactic.

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First Of The Type To Be Delivered In China

Evaluated In Temperature Extremes At Eglin AFB In Florida

Firm Joins The Effort As Project Manager

Scope Of Original Request Reduced

Move Intended To Address Concerns Raised By The Irish Government

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Show Will Chronicle Manufacture Of Piper's Meridian Airplanes

Authority Comes Through Existing Space Launch Licenses, FAA Says In Letter

Astronauts Visit Sailors, Take Call From ISS

Changhe Z-18 Helo Flew Above Tibet's Mt. Everest Last Month, Government Media Says

Company Makes Parts Incorporated In Several Jet Engines

Routes Targeted To Business Travelers Between LA And San Francisco

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Multinational Effort Brings Images To Earth

Also: Sikorsky S-97, BRS, Navy Fighter Jock Retires, Glider Championship, F-35 Update, Chinese Heli Record?

One Of Aviation's Most Productive Organizations Plans For Future Challenges

Virgin Galactic Says 2015 Will Be An 'Amazing' Year

The EAA And IAC Will Celebrate The 70th Anniversary Of The Great Pitts Special Aerobatic Biplane

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Chemtrails, Shmemtrails... We Gotta Do Something To Look Important and Keep Our Jobs!

The Event Will Commemorate The 70th Anniversary Of VE Day

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