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October 29, 2017

Slammed! FAA Proposes $3.7 Million Civil Penalty Against NavWorx

Manufacturer of ADS-B Navigation Units Gets Massive Fine From FAA

Wow... we knew there were problems with the NavWorx story.... but we weren't aware there were nearly 4 million reasons why. The following is what we know based on a press release issued late Friday... The FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $3,685,000 against NavWorx Inc. of Rowlett, Texas, for allegedly producing and selling navigation units that did not meet FAA requirements and for allegedly misleading customers about those products. “The FAA has strict requirements for navigation units to ensure the reliability of the information they provide both to pilots and to air traffic controllers,” said FAA Admini

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ALPA: Air Wisconsin Pilots Are Seven Years Overdue For A New Contract

Negotiations Began In October, 2010

This month, Air Wisconsin pilots marked their seventh year without a new contract, continuing a cycle of frustration and unhappiness for the pilot group. The pilots and their management have been in negotiations since October 2010, and the most recent mediated talks have failed once again to produce an acceptable agreement.

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P-51 'Lope's Hope 3rd' Returns To The Air

Aircraft Being Restored At AirCorps Aviation In Minnesota

There's another airworthy P-51 Mustang flying, thanks to the efforts of AirCorps Aviation in Bemidji, MN. The P-51C "Lope's Hope 3rd" recently flew for the first time following restoration on October 16. The airplane last flew in 1946.

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Flight For Life CO To Receive Wings Over The Rockies’ Spreading Wings Award

Nation’s Original Air Ambulance Service To Celebrate 45th Anniversary At Wings’ Gala

Since 1972, Flight For Life Colorado has been a symbol of service and sacrifice for the Rocky Mountain region. To date the nation’s original air ambulance service has transported more than 125,000 infants, children and adults to receiving hospitals around Colorado and its surrounding states.

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FAI Launches New Website

Offers Easier Access To Data, Optimized For Mobile And Desktop Devices

The FAI, World Air Sports Federation, has launched its new website, offering easier access and an up-to-date design that works on mobile, tablet and desktop.

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RTA Lakotas Enter Service Without A Hitch

Six Aircraft Acquired By Royal Thai Army In 2014

In 2014, the Royal Thai Army acquired six UH-72A Lakota helicopters from Airbus Group through the US’s foreign military sales program. After receiving training and in-country support, the Lakotas’ first two years in operation have gone smoothly, an example of hard work and dedicated personnel.

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Orbital Witness Wins Airbus’ Global Earth Observation Challenge

Receives $58,000 Award For Acquisition Of Satellite Data

Airbus has named Orbital Witness the winner of its “Global Earth Observation Challenge”. It receives a voucher worth € 50,000 (approx. $58,000) for the acquisition of satellite data and will benefit from both technical and business coaching. The competition encourages start-ups to innovate and develop new applications primarily based on Airbus’ satellite data. The winning British start-up Orbital Witness proposes to use satellite imagery to provide a new perspective for legal due diligence in real estate.

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Teamsters Blast Flexjet, Flight Options Management

Union Says Companies Won't Implement Pilots' Collective Bargaining Award

Senior management of private jet providers Flexjet and Flight Options informed the Teamsters last week that they would not implement the Merged Collective Bargaining Agreement ("MCBA") covering the combined Flexjet and Flight Options pilot groups that was awarded by an arbitrator on October 10, 2017.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.29.17): Obstacle

Obstacle An existing object, object of natural growth, or terrain at a fixed geographical location or which may be expected at a fixed location within a prescribed area with reference to which vertical clearance is or must be provided during flight operation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.29.17)

Aero Linx: The Tailhook Association The Tailhook Association is an independent, fraternal, nonprofit organization internationally recognized as the premier supporter of the aircraft carrier and other sea-based aviation. The purposes of the Association are: to foster, encourage, develop, study, and support the aircraft carrier, sea-based aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing, and aircrews of the United States of America; and to educate and inform the public in the appropriate role of the aircraft carrier and carrier aviation in the nation's defense system.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.29.17)

“For the past seven years, Air Wisconsin pilots have worked hard toward a new pilot contract. This kind of delay is unreasonable. Much has changed after close to a decade of bargaining, but one thing remains certain—it is well past time for management to finally offer clear economic gains that pilots can recognize and appreciate.” Source: Capt. Chris Suhs, chairman of ALPA’s Air Wisconsin group, discussing Air Wisconsin pilots marking their seventh year without a new contract. The pilots and their management have been in negotiations since October 2010, and the most recent mediated talks have failed once again to produce an acceptable agreement.

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AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2017-22-01

PRODUCT: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters. This AD requires adding operating limitations to a rotorcraft flight manual (RFM).

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