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A4A Names Jeffrey Miller, Managing Director, Flight Operations

Will Provide Flight Operations Leadership And Strategic Direction To Multiple Divisions

Airlines for America (A4A) has named Capt. Jeffrey Miller as Managing Director of Flight Operations. Miller joins A4A from Ameriflight where he is Vice President of Operations.

CAE Signs More Than $111 Million In Civil Aviation Contracts

In The Civil Aviation Business, CAE Is Providing Full Flight Simulators And Training Services To Air Carriers

CAE has announced a series of training solutions contracts valued at a total of more than $111 million at list prices. They include long-term training services contracts with low-cost airline Viva Colombia which will be training at a new CAE training center in Colombia, a training contract expansion with Mesa Airlines, as well as five full-flight simulators (FFSs).

Era Group To Sell Its FBO In Alaska To Landmark Aviation

Equity Purchase Expected To Close In The Second Quarter Of 2015

Era Group has reached an agreement to sell its FBO business at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Landmark Aviation, a company with a network of 68 fixed based operations in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe.

Northwest MedStar Helicopter Receives Airbus H135

Northwest MedStar Increases Its Helicopter Fleet To Eight With Its New Airbus H135

Northwest MedStar received an Airbus H135 helicopter adding to their expansive fleet of twenty-one critical care transportation units serving a multi-state territory.

Dare County Medflight Takes Delivery Of Airbus Helicopter's H145

North Carolina Air Medical Service Provider Is First In U.S. To Operate The H145

Dare County MedFlight, the air medical transport service for much of the Outer Banks region of North Carolina, has taken delivery of a new Airbus Helicopters H145, which will be the first H145 operating in the U.S.

NASA Extends Campaign For Public To Name Features On Pluto

Deadline Now Friday, April 24

The public has until Friday, April 24 to help name new features on Pluto and its orbiting satellites as they are discovered by NASA's New Horizons mission.

Papillon's 50th Anniversary Airbus H130T2 Golden Helicopter Debuts

‘This Dazzling Helicopter Was Created To Commemorate Our Golden Anniversary’

For the first time, Papillon Group will unveil its "Golden Helicopter" on Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m. The celebration will be the culmination of 50 years of hard work from three generations of one family.

Airman Is One OF 100 Finalists For 4-Person Mars Settlement Team

But Her Husband Has Not Yet Been Accepted For The Program

When an Airman sets a goal, and an obstacle appears in front of them, they find a way over or around it to achieve their objective. After years of trying, Tech. Sgt. Carmen Paul may have found her way over and around -- and then some -- in a most unexpected place.

Horizon International Flight Academy Orders Frasca Helicopter Sim

Will Accommodate Training In Multiple Scenarios

Horizon International Flight Academy LLC, UAE has placed an order with Frasca International for a Bell 407 FNPT II. The simulator will be configured as the Bell 407 Helicopter and will feature Dual G500, Dual G430 and Frasca’s TruVision visual system with 6 channel (200° x 68°) projected display system and custom database featuring the Al Ain International Airport.

Pakistan Looks To Purchase AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters

AGM-114R Hellfire II Missiles Would Also Be Included In The Deal

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters and AGM-114R Hellfire II Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $952 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.

NASA: The Solar System And Beyond Is Awash In Water

Chemical Elements That Make Water Among The Most Abundant In The Universe

As NASA missions explore our solar system and search for new worlds, they are finding water in surprising places. Water is but one piece of our search for habitable planets and life beyond Earth, yet it links many seemingly unrelated worlds in surprising ways.

Drone Aviation Receives Army Order For Blimp In A Box Sustainment Equipment

Aerostat Related Equipment To Support Ongoing Soldier Training And Operations

Drone Aviation has received an order for aerostat related equipment to support Blimp in a Box systems owned and operated by the U.S. Army. The aerostat related equipment includes lighter than air (LTA) helium based aerial assets which will be utilized to support ongoing soldier training and operations.

Classic Aero-TV: Pilot/Senator Jim Inhofe--Straight Talk From OSH2014, Part 1

An Outspoken Friend Of Aviation Serves Us ALL In The US Senate

While at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell talked about general aviation issues with Oklahoma U.S. Senator, James Inhofe. Senator Inhofe has long been an outspoken friend of aviation in the U.S. Senate, and he was recently responsible for the legislation known as the Pilots Bill of Rights. Commonly known as PBR-1, the Pilot's Bill of Rights took a major step forward to require the FAA to treat pilots in a manner similar to standard legal procedures in a violation actions...

Commerce Committee Announces Hearing On FAA Reauthorization

Huerta The Only Scheduled Witness For Hearing Tuesday

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. entitled, “Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization.”

FAA Proposes $1.54 Million Civil Penalty Against Air Methods Corp

Alleges It Operated 'Dozens' Of Helicopter Flights Without The Proper Safety Equipment

The FAA has proposed a $1.54 million civil penalty against Air Methods Corp. of Englewood, CO for allegedly operating Eurocopter EC-130 helicopters on dozens of flights when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

FAA Supercedes Enstrom Helicopter Emergency AD

EAD Expanded, Now Affects Over 300 Aircraft

On February 12, 2015, the FAA issued EAD 2015-04-51, which was prompted by a fatal accident. Preliminary results of the investigation indicated that the accident was caused by a crack in the spindle which resulted in the main rotor blade separating from the helicopter. The crack was discovered at the last thread of the spindle retention nut threads.

China’s Private Aviation… What Is Market Normalcy?

Analyst Says There Hasn’t Been A Steady Period Of Sales Normalcy And Predictability

Since being introduced to China in the relatively recent past, business aviation has already experienced a full market cycle from frothy peak to today’s quiet trough. “There hasn’t yet been a steady period of sales normalcy and predictability, only extremes,” notes aviation analyst Brian Foley. “Eventually a more representative market will emerge somewhere in between.”

AeroSports Update: 9,000 Confirmed RV Kit Completions

9,000 RV Kit Completions Could Mean That Maybe Van’s Aircraft Is In This Business To Stay!

Just in case you weren’t already aware of this fact, Van’s Aircraft is a highly successful business in the kit-built aircraft market. When it comes to choosing a homebuilt airplane project, 9,000 kit completions seems to indicate that Van’s is doing something right.

CSAF Describes Air Force Of The Future

Missions Include Air And Space Superiority, Intelligence, Global Strike, Command And control

In the future, the Air Force’s core missions will probably not change, but the way they are carried out will, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III on April 8.

Bell Helicopter Wins Canadian Coast Guard Contract For 7 Bell 412EPIs

First Delivery Expected In June 2016

Bell Helicopter has signed a contract with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for the supply of seven Bell 412EPI helicopters to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). The aircraft will support the CCG’s maritime security and fisheries activities and will contribute to the safety, accessibility, sustainability and security of Canadian waters.

Airborne 04.13.15: AEA 2015 Updates, Aspen's Stunning AOA, Merlin LSA Flies!

Also: Stratus Transponder, Huge Concorde RC Plane, Avidyne's AXP322, HeliTrak, HondaJet World Tour, American A/L SOC

We hope you enjoyed our LIVE Coverage of AEA2015 over the last few days... but there’s still lots of news to catch up on! AEA president and CEO Paula Derks and GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce shared the stage last week at the AEA Convention for the annual "State of the Industry" address. Both Derks and Bunce delved into numerous areas of their respective segments of the aviation industry. They discussed many details, but the overall attitude expressed from both organization leaders was th

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.14.15)

“As part of our ongoing product improvement initiatives, we saw an opportunity to give our customers the latest advancements in proven avionics technology for safety, efficiency, and performance, among other upgrades." Source: Piper president and CEO Simon Caldecott.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.14.15): Air Data Computer (ADC)

A digital computer serving as a central source of information on the surrounding atmosphere and the aircraft flight through it.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.14.15)

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Will Provide Flight Operations Leadership And Strategic Direction To Multiple Divisions

In The Civil Aviation Business, CAE Is Providing Full Flight Simulators And Training Services To Air Carriers

Equity Purchase Expected To Close In The Second Quarter Of 2015

Northwest MedStar Increases Its Helicopter Fleet To Eight With Its New Airbus H135

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North Carolina Air Medical Service Provider Is First In U.S. To Operate The H145

Deadline Now Friday, April 24

‘This Dazzling Helicopter Was Created To Commemorate Our Golden Anniversary’

But Her Husband Has Not Yet Been Accepted For The Program

Will Accommodate Training In Multiple Scenarios

AGM-114R Hellfire II Missiles Would Also Be Included In The Deal

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Chemical Elements That Make Water Among The Most Abundant In The Universe

Aerostat Related Equipment To Support Ongoing Soldier Training And Operations

An Outspoken Friend Of Aviation Serves Us ALL In The US Senate

Huerta The Only Scheduled Witness For Hearing Tuesday

Alleges It Operated 'Dozens' Of Helicopter Flights Without The Proper Safety Equipment

EAD Expanded, Now Affects Over 300 Aircraft

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Analyst Says There Hasn’t Been A Steady Period Of Sales Normalcy And Predictability

9,000 RV Kit Completions Could Mean That Maybe Van’s Aircraft Is In This Business To Stay!

Missions Include Air And Space Superiority, Intelligence, Global Strike, Command And control

First Delivery Expected In June 2016

Also: Stratus Transponder, Huge Concorde RC Plane, Avidyne's AXP322, HeliTrak, HondaJet World Tour, American A/L SOC

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