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June 28, 2016

Airborne 06.28.16: Snowbirds At OSH16!, Tamarack EASA Cert, Final T-6B

Also: Red Arrows Cut, Aero-Calendar, FAA v Amazon, Miracle Flights, Accident Investigation, Giant Planets, Real Estate Drones

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds put on one heck of a show, and to do this at EAA AirVenture 2016 they need a good chunk of airspace. The Snowbirds will perform on the last three days of EAA AirVenture, and on those days, the flightline airshow viewing area will be modified to allow the increased separation from activities on the ground. During the performance, AirVenture attendees will be restricted from accessing certain areas of parked aircraft. These areas must a

Airborne 06.28.16: Snowbirds At OSH16!, Tamarack EASA Cert, Final T-6B

Also: Red Arrows Cut, Aero-Calendar, FAA v Amazon, Miracle Flights, Accident Investigation, Giant Planets, Real Estate Drones

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds put on one heck of a show, and to do this at EAA AirVenture 2016 they need a good chunk of airspace. The Snowbirds will perform on the last three days of EAA AirVenture, and on those days, the flightline airshow viewing area will be modified to allow the increased separation from activities on the ground. During the performance, AirVenture attendees will be restricted from accessing certain areas of parked aircraft. These areas must also be free of items such as chairs, blankets, coolers, and other loose items. EASA has granted Supplemental Type Certificate approval to Tamarack Aerospace for its Atlas Active Winglets on the C

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Flight-Sharing Startup Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Case

Hopes Court Will Overrule FAA Decision Preventing Private Pilots From Communicating Flight Plans On The Internet

The Goldwater Institute has asked the United States Supreme Court to hear its case against the FAA for shutting down Flytenow Inc., an innovative start-up business that uses the Internet to connect private pilots with passengers wishing to share flight expenses.

United, AFA Reach Agreement For Flight Attendants

Brings All FAs Into A Single Work Group For Collective Bargaining

An agreement on terms of a joint contract that would bring the airline’s more than 25,000 flight attendants together into a single work group, has been reached between United Airlines and the AFA.

FAA Approves Addition Of ERJ 145XR To CommutAir Operating Certificate

Regional Carrier Plans To Take Delivery Of 40 Jets Over The Next Two Years

The FAA has approved the addition of ERJ 145XR Regional Jets to the operating certificate for regional airline CommunterAir. The authorization marks a key milestone in the company's growth plans as it expects to take delivery of forty jets over the next two years.

SkyWest Airlines Announces Partnership With ATP Flight School

ATP Students May Receive Up To $11,000 Tuition Reimbursement

SkyWest Airlines has unveiled a new Tuition Reimbursement Program agreement with ATP Flight School, helping aspiring pilots solidify their career pathway to SkyWest Airlines. Together, SkyWest and ATP are providing a pathway for students to take control of their aviation careers.

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NASA Extends Hubble Space Telescope Science Operations Contract

Will Continue Through June 30, 2021

NASA is contractually extending science operations for its Hubble Space Telescope an additional five years. The agency awarded a sole source contract extension Thursday to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy for continued Hubble science operations support at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore.

Boeing Political Ties Revealed In Iran Nuclear Deal

Former Clinton Administration Diplomat Involved In Negotiations Was On The Boeing Payroll

A former diplomat under then-President Bill Clinton who helped push through the Iran nuclear deal was being supported financially by Boeing.

Taxing Canadian Airports Means Taxing Travellers, Too

Montreal Economic Institute Think Tank Suggests An Alternative Plan

Canadian airports have recently enjoyed a temporary break thanks to lower fuel prices and the weakness of the loonie, but the taxes and charges imposed on them by government remain too high and undermine the competitiveness of the Canadian airline sector, shows a Viewpoint published by the MEI.

Sikorsky Accepts Prototype Turkish Utility Helicopter From PZL Mielec

Aircraft Will Be Used As The Test Platform To Integrate A New Digital Cockpit For The Turkish Utility Helicopter Program (TUHP)

Just two weeks after the Turkish Government announced the start of the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program (TUHP) to build a fleet of multi-role T70 utility helicopters based on the S-70i Black Hawk aircraft, Sikorsky has accepted the program's prototype aircraft produced by its Polish subsidiary PZL Mielec.

Two Sentenced In Wyoming Unregistered Airplane Case Sentenced

Both Receive Three Years Supervised Probation For Their Roles In Airplane's Operation

The two suspects accused of operating an unregistered airplane that was seized two years ago in Cody, WY have been sentenced to three years supervised probation in the case.

CALC Delivers Two New Airbus A320 Aircraft To Pegasus Airlines

Carrier Is The Chinese Company's First Customer In Europe

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited has delivered two new Airbus A320 aircraft to Turkey’s leading Low Cost Airline Pegasus Airlines, its first customer in Europe, based on the lease agreements signed in 2015. With the latest delivery, CALC’s fleet has expanded to 70 aircraft.

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Rebranded Waukegan, IL Air Show To Return In September

Will Now Be Known As The Northern Illinois Airshow

After a one-year hiatus, the Waukegan Air show has been rebranded, and will return in September as the Northern Illinois Air Show.

AJW Engines Appoints Tony Shen To Post In China

Assigned To Develop Aircraft Engines Support Programs

AJW Engines has appointed Tony Shen as Director of Engine Services, China to develop the breadth and penetration of the organization’s engine services across China. He will enable AJW to offer independent expertise and support across: Fan Blade Exchanges, Engine Material Recovery Program (CFM56-5B, -7B, GE90), Engine Rebuild & End of life Solutions, Whole Engine Sale and Lease, Engine Management & Technical Services, Engine Part-Out & Consignment, Engine Inventory Consignment, and Ad Hoc Parts Sales.

NextGen Benefits At Los Angeles International

FAA Says Data Comm 'Revolutionizes Communications' Between Pilots And Controllers

NextGen is bringing new benefits to Los Angeles International Airport through a technology called Data Comm. Data Comm revolutionizes communications between air traffic controllers and pilots by replacing some traditional voice communications with digital information exchanges – like texting versus talking over the phone.

DOD Gives Doc's Friends Permission To Use McConnell AFB Runway

Clears The Way For Ground Tests And Eventual Flight Operations

The United States Department of Defense has granted B-29 Doc approval to use the non-joint-use runway at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita for final ground testing and eventual first flight operations.

Transportation Department, NASA, Partners Visit Charlotte

Open Test Lab To Streamline Air Travel

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden were joined Friday by representatives from the FAA, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), American Airlines, and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to celebrate the official opening of a new airspace technology demonstration (ATD-2) laboratory. This laboratory is part of a five-year test project aimed to streamline the arrival and departure of aircraft and improve surface operations to increase safety and efficiency and reduce fuel use in our nation’s aviation system.

Southwest Delays Delivery Of Nearly 70 737 MAX Airplanes

Will Still Become Launch Customer Next Year

Southwest Airlines has delayed the delivery of 67 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, while it has plans to accelerate the delivery of six 737-800s to 2017 rather than 2018.

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AeroSports Update: Snowbirds Need Modified Airspace At AirVenture

Temporary Crowd Line And Enlarged Airshow Box Is Established For The Snowbirds Performances at AirVenture 2016

We have recently published reports of aerial demonstrations being canceled in the UK because of increased concerns for safety on the ground during an airshow performance. These concerns also apply at EAA AirVenture, and this has required changes in the approved aerobatic performance area.

Drone Journalism May Be Coming Soon To A Newsroom Near You

Part 107 Rules Will Open The Doors To Use Of UAVs In Newsgathering

The FAA's Part 107 rules for UAVs could mean newsrooms will start using the small aircraft for news gathering, and doing so legally.

Airline Industry Opposes New Jersey Tax Hike Proposal

Plan Would Boost Tax On Aviation Fuel From Four To Seven Percent

A major airline industry trade association has come out strongly opposed to a proposal by the New Jersey State Legislature to increase aviation fuel taxes by three percent to fund infrastructure projects in the state.

Airborne 06.27.16: Blue Angels Return, LI UAV Ban, NJ Jet Fuel Tax

Also: Gone West-Thomas Wathen, Boeing 747-8, FAR 107 Course, Teamster Pilots, C Series, Yuneec Typhoon H, Embraer

We are happy to announce that the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to their 2016 demonstration schedule July 2-4 in Traverse City, Michigan. The Blue Angels temporarily stood down, canceling three weekend shows following a crash on June 2 during a practice in Smyrna, Tennessee, in which Marine Captain, Jeff Kuss, lost his life. The Team will fly a modified five-jet demonstration in Traverse City, along with Fat Albert, the Blue Angels C-130 transport plane. The town of Hemps

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.28.16)

“With the airworthiness certificate from the FAA we received a few weeks ago, and now permission from the Pentagon to use the runway at McConnell, first flight for Doc is imminent.” Source: Jim Murphy, Doc’s Friends Restoration Program Manager.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.28.16): Takeoff Roll

The process whereby an aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters, this pertains to the act of becoming airborne after departing a takeoff area.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.28.16)

FAA Online N Number Registry Renewal

This site is provided to allow the renewal of a currently reserved N-number.

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