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July 09, 2015

Airborne 07.09.15: Is Airbus A Bully?, Able Flight-OSH15, Paris Hilton Aero-Fake

Also: Bluecopter, API Partner AEA, Heli Seized, HSC-25 Rescue, Dreamliner Museum Piece, NASAO Upgrade, ERAU Worldwide

Yesterday, we presented a story about the Airbus E-Fan airplane making plans to be the first to cross the English Channel and return un-recharged. But Michael Coates, the Master Distributor for Pipistrel, USA, says that Airbus used its clout to prevent the smaller company from achieving that historic milestone with their Pipistrel ALPHA Electro airplane on Tuesday, July 7. The able flight program shows what can be achieved as six new Able Flight pilots receive their wings on Tuesday, July

Airborne 07.09.15: Airbus Plays Bully?, Able Flight at OSH15, Paris Hilton Aero-Fakery

Also: Bluecopter, API Partner AEA, Heli Seized, HSC-25 Rescue, Dreamliner Museum Piece, NASAO Upgrade, ERAU Worldwide

Yesterday, we presented a story about the Airbus E-Fan airplane making plans to be the first to cross the English Channel and return un-recharged. But Michael Coates, the Master Distributor for Pipistrel, USA, says that Airbus used its clout to prevent the smaller company from achieving that historic milestone with their Pipistrel ALPHA Electro airplane on Tuesday, July 7. The able flight program shows what can be achieved as six new Able Flight pilots receive their wings on Tuesday, July 21st, at EAA AirVenture. Special guests will include Aviation Hall of Fame inductee Patty Wagstaff, Able Flight pilot Jessica Cox and others. The Able Flight Class of 2015 inclu

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Orbital ATK’s Frank DeMauro Awarded NASA’s Exceptional Public Service Medal

Honored For Leading Flawless Execution Of Two Successful CRS Missions To The International Space Station

NASA has awarded its Exceptional Public Service Medal to Frank DeMauro, Vice President of Human Space Systems for the Civil and Defense Division of Orbital ATK’s Space Systems Group. This esteemed honor, approved by NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, recognizes non-government employees for outstanding performance and contributions to NASA projects, programs or initiatives.

Georgia Building Authority Would Ban UAV Flights Near Government Buildings

Would Include A Building Where UAV Research Is Being Conducted

The Georgia Building Authority recently passed a resolution that bans the use of "unmanned aircraft systems" within five miles of a heliport that is located on the roof of a parking garage near the state Capitol building in downtown Atlanta.

Bombardier Safety Standdown Puts Focus On Distraction In Aviation

Captain Eugene Cernan To Be Honored At Safety Standdown U.S.A.

Bombardier Business Aircraft's 19th annual Safety Standdown U.S.A. will take place October 6-8, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Wichita, KS.

Classic Restored Cub Offered For Sale In Texas For $185K (??!!)

Owner Calls The Airplane 'Museum Quality'

OK, normally we don't do these kinds of ads as news, but this caught our eye for a couple of reasons; the airplane is gorgeous, and the price reflects that.

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Gulfstream Adds Significant Maintenance Presence At Teterboro Airport

Company Now Provides Maintenance Services For Operators At Business Aviation Hub

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. now provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services for its operators at Jet Aviation’s Teterboro Airport facility in New Jersey.

AMA ED Says FAA Clipping Wings Of Model Aircraft Enthusiasts

Using UAV Rules To Craft Policies Related To Model Aircraft

The FAA's interpretation of the proposed rules for integration of UAVs in the National Air Space (NAS) is being used as a foundation for policies related to model aircraft ... to the detriment of the hobby, according to Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) executive director Dave Mathewson.

Kimberling Joins NASAO As Government Relations Manager

Tasked With Improving Organization's Advocacy Efforts

The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has added Mark Kimberling to the NASAO team as their new Manager of Government Relations. The top goal in NASAO's new strategic plan is to improve the reach and effectiveness of NASAO's advocacy efforts and Mark's addition to the team is a key component in that strategy.

New L.E.A.S.E. Program Creates Affordable Law Enforcement Aviation Solution

Offers Path To New Aircraft, Support Packages

As government budgets have become more constrained the ability of law enforcement agencies to gain and maintain airborne support has diminished while the need for these units has continued to grow.

CAE Wins Defence Contracts Valued At More Than $117 Million

Includes Two UH-72A Lakota FTDs For The U.S. Army

CAE has announced that it has won defense contracts valued at more than $117 million to provide simulation products as well as training services for global military customers.

Cool City Avionics Announces Interface For Aspen Display

New Hardware Connects Cool City Autopilots To Aspen EFD-1000H

Cool City Avionics has developed an interface to the Aspen EFD-1000H flight display which allows the company's HAP and HFC series, 2- and 3-axis Autopilots, currently being installed in Robinson R-44 and R-66 helicopters, to be connected to the popular Aspen display.

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Federal Government Seizes Helicopter With Drug Cartel Ties

Aircraft Registered To San Antonio, TX Truck Sales Company

The United States Government has filed paperwork in a federal court in McAllen, TX to seize a helicopter owned by a San Antonio truck sales firm, citing ties to a Mexican drug cartel.

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Aero-TV: L-3 Takes On Next-Gen - The Many Faces of LYNX

Ingenious ADS-B Avionics Family Offers A Multitude Of Solutions To Dealing With Pending Mandate Deadline

The 2020 ADS-B mandate has the entire aviation industry buzzing, and ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had the chance to take a test flight to see the operation of a system being produced by L-3 Avionics. Jim flew with, and then interviewed, their chief pilot, Todd Scholten, for a firsthand preview of the product they have named, Lynx.

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Aero-TV: L-3 Takes On Next-Gen - The Many Faces of LYNX

Ingenious ADS-B Avionics Family Offers A Multitude Of Solutions To Dealing With Pending Mandate Deadline

The 2020 ADS-B mandate has the entire aviation industry buzzing, and ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had the chance to take a test flight to see the operation of a system being produced by L-3 Avionics. Jim flew with, and then interviewed, their chief pilot, Todd Scholten, for a firsthand preview of the product they have named, Lynx. Scholten says the Lynx family of ADS-B ranges from a portable system to a full panel mounted system. Scholten said the Lynx products were designed to meet the

EAA/ANN’s Massive AirVenture Innovation Preview Is Barely A Week Away!

HUGE List of Aviation Innovators Have LOTS of Exciting News and Developments To Unveil -- And You'll See Them FIRST On The AirVenture Innovation Preview!

Remember being a snoopy kinda kid and getting firsthand knowledge of a REALLY juicy secret? One that NO ONE else knew? Remember how hard it was to keep it under wraps? Well; that's kinda how we feel as the first dozen or so submissions to EAA/ANN's massive AirVenture Innovation Preview have started showing up at the ANN HQ/Asylum... and there are MANY MORE inbound over the next few days (WOW -- like really cool stuff... did we mention that?)! It's like being a kid in a candy store... discovering your parent's stash of Christmas presents a few days before the holiday and getting the cute little girl next door to not

United Airlines Flights Grounded Worldwide Wednesday

Ground Stop In Effect For About Two Hours Due To Computer Issues

United Airlines flights were grounded worldwide for about two hours on Wednesday morning, affecting about 3,500 flights and causing significant delays at major airports.

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Flight Testing Of The 'Green' ATR Flying Demonstrator Underway

Multiple New Technologies Flying On The Prototype ATR72

The “green” ATR 72 prototype has made the first flight of the “Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative (CS JTI)” test campaign. CS JTI is a measure adopted by the European Parliament to support the trend of public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives in the field of research, with the aim of jointly developing a wide spectrum of technologies devoted to a clean, innovative and competitive air transport system.

U.S. Government To Use UAV For Dam Inspection

Bureau Of Reclamation Will Work With New Mexico State University For Unmanned Aircraft System Inspection Of Elephant Butte Dam

For the first time, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will use a UAV for a dam inspection.

ERAU Achieves S-BAO Recognition For Aviation Safety Management System

First Flight Training Organization In The Nation So Recognized

The Flight Training Department at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus has become the first flight training organization in the nation to complete stage 1 registration of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).

AeroSports Update: AirVenture 2015 NOTAM…Again

Special Air Traffic Procedures Are Required Reading For All Aviators Flying To Oshkosh

With EAA AirVenture just around the corner, we are repeating some information we provided a couple of months ago about the special NOTAM for flying into Wittman Regional Airport during the event. The NOTAM published for this event is critically important and must be understood by aviators flying to AirVenture.

NTSB Prelim Suggests Alaska Sightseeing Flight Operated In Marginal Weather

Nine On Board The Aircraft Fatally Injured

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident involving at sightseeing aircraft that impacted terrain near Ketchikan, AK, resulting in the fatal injury of the nine people on board. Eight of those were cruise ship passengers on a shore excursion.

Airbus Group Announces Senior Management Changes

Several Positions Shuffled At Airbus Defense And Space

Airbus Group has appointed Jean-Pierre Talamoni, 58, as Executive Vice President Marketing & Sales for Airbus Defense and Space. In this position, he will become a Member of the Executive Committee of Airbus Defense and Space and report to Bernhard Gerwert, the Division’s Chief Executive Officer.

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Airborne 07.08.15: New TSA Boss, E-Fan, EAA/ANN's AirVenture Innovation Preview!

Also: Bob Baker’s JN-4D, LightSquared Absurdity, Wagstaff's Appeal, Playboy Model's Aero-Selfie, Drone Market, Piper's M600, EAA’s 'Give Flight' Project

As the Transportation Security Administration continues to struggle with a number of issues, it’s hoped that new management at the top will lead to improvement. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson welcomed Peter Neffenger Monday as the sixth administrator of the TSA in a ceremony held at TSA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The electric powered Solar Impulse 2 was recently in the news for its flight from Japan to Hawaii,

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.09.15)

“At Embry-Riddle safety is our primary goal. The achievement of IS-BAO registration provides further verification of our robust safety management system and strong safety culture.” Source: Ken Byrnes, Chairman of the Flight Training Department at the ERAU Daytona Beach Campus.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.09.15): Airway Beacon

Used to mark airway segments in remote mountain areas. The light flashes Morse Code to identify the beacon site.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.09.15)

The Junkyard Turbojet Engine

An entertaining private site in which the author built an amateur jet engine out of parts scavenged from a number of sources.

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