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Canada's Minister Of Transport Outlines Safer Skies Strategy

Designed To Improve Aviation Safety Over Conflict Zones

When people are travelling from one part of the world to another, they should not have to worry about preventable danger. Where there are conflict zones, civilians should not be placed at risk.

FAA Issues SAFO For PT6A Engines

Incorrectly Installed Reversing Levers Lead To Fatal Accident

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators following an accident involving a Beech 1900C powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A engines.

EASA Certifies New Aviation Terrain System

Lufthansa Systems, Intermap Technologies Obtain First EASA Certification For Global Terrain Data

Lufthansa Systems and Intermap Technologies announced that Lido Surface Data NEXTView has received the Service Provider Type 1 Certificate from EASA. Lido Surface Data NEXTView is the world’s first high-resolution, global terrain dataset specifically designed for the aviation industry. It provides the highest quality of data with continual updates and incorporates Lido’s aerodrome database, significantly increasing the accuracy around aerodromes. The solution is currently the only certified digital surface model on the market that fulfills all relevant industry standards.

BAA Training And L3Harris Technologies Sign A Multimillion-Dollar Deal

Training Center To Acquire Nine RealitySeven Simulators

BAA Training and L3Harris Technologies have signed a multimillion-dollar contract under which BAA Training will acquire nine RealitySeven full flight simulators. BAA Training becomes the first ever independent aviation training center to make such a significantly sized order.

Two Teams Tie To Win Spark Tank 2020

Winners Announced At Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium In Orlando

For the first time, two teams tied to as winners of the Spark Tank 2020 competition at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Feb. 28.

Examining Ice Giants With NASA's Webb Telescope

NASA To Study Our Solar System's Largest Planets With It's Newest Spacecraft

Far-flung Uranus and Neptune — the ice giants of our solar system — are as mysterious as they are distant. Soon after its launch in 2021, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will change that by unlocking secrets of the atmospheres of both planets.

Gone West: Coast Guard Vice Admiral John Currier

Was Known As The 'Godfather' Of The Modern H-60 Helicopter Program

Vice Admiral John P. Currier, who served as the 28th vice commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard until his 2014 retirement, died March 1 at age 68. Currier passed away accompanied by family at his home in Traverse City, MI.

NASA Glenn Breaks Ground On New Aerospace Communications Facility

Will Be The Agency's Premier Facility For Radio Frequency Communications Technology Research And Development

NASA held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF) at the agency's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Wednesday, March 4.

DIMDEX 2020 Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Virus

Show Had Been Planned For Qatar

The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition And Conference (DIMDEX 2020) has been cancelled.

Silver Airways Introduces ATR-600 Series Aircraft In The Caribbean

Four Of The Aircraft To Be In Service To The Islands By This Summer

This week Silver Airways, America’s leading independent regional airline, is introducing its new state-of-the-art ATR-600 series aircraft in the Caribbean. The ATR-600 series aircraft is specifically designed for short-haul markets, but with the same look, feel and customer amenities of larger jetliners.

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Airborne 03.04.20: Sporty's Aerobatic Course, Virgin Galactic, AEA2020 LIVE

Also: WAI-ERAU Free Online Course, Sanders Boards Wrong BizJet, Erickson Composite MRBs, Lilium Jet Fire

Sporty's has partnered with airshow legend Patty Wagstaff to introduce an all-new course that focuses on the art and sport of high-performance flying. More than just a list of maneuvers, this course explores the history of aerobatics, what the industry looks like today, differences between aerobatic airplanes, and tips for getting started. Then Patty shows off all the maneuvers, from basics like loops and spins to advanced maneuvers like hammerheads and lomcevaks. HD video shows every maneuver in Pat

IATA: COVID-19 Hits January Passenger Demand

Coronavirus Driving Down Year-Over-Year Growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 2.4% compared to January 2019. This was down from 4.6% year-over-year growth for the prior month and is the lowest monthly increase since April 2010, at the time of the volcanic ash cloud crisis in Europe that led to massive airspace closures and flight cancellations. January capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 1.7%. Load factor climbed 0.6 percentage point to 80.3%.

Flybe Ceases Operation, Cancels All Flights

Airline Has Been Struggling For Several Months

The U.K. CAA has announced that Flybe, which operated regional services from airports across the United Kingdom, has entered administration. All Flybe-operated flights are now cancelled. Therefore, Flybe passengers are advised to not go to the airport as flights will not be operating.

FAA Expands Weather Camera Program To Colorado

Will Install 13 Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) In Mountainous Areas

The FAA is expanding its highly successful weather camera safety program to Colorado. The FAA has entered into a cost-reimbursement agreement with the State of Colorado Division of Aeronautics to install weather cameras on 13 Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) in mountainous areas, beginning in the spring of 2020.

Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Seeks New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Engages In Direct Negotiations With The Carrier

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), representing more than 9,900 pilots, today held the first round of direct negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with Southwest Airlines. The pilots' existing contract officially becomes amendable on August 31, 2020 but allows for a six-month "early opener" phase of negotiations for a new contract, which the union and the airline have agreed to exercise.

NTSB Releases Factual Report From Sonex Accident In Wisconsin

Pilot Said He Did Not See Trees Before Impacting Them

The NTSB has released a factual report giving more details from an accident which occurred on December 15, 2018. The amateur-built Sonex B airplane, N393SX collided with a tree and terrain while on final approach to Lodi Lakeland Airport (9WN5), near Lodi, WI. The sport pilot sustained serious injuries, and the airplane was substantially damaged.

Vietnam Applies Special Process For Flights From Areas Affected By COVID-19

Three Airports Given Special Permission To Receive Such Flights

On March 1, Vietjet flight VJ961 carrying 229 passengers from Incheon (South Korea) touched down at Van Don International Airport in the northeast of Vietnam.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.06.20)

"The COVID-19 outbreak is a global crisis that is testing the resilience not only of the airline industry but of the global economy. Airlines are experiencing double-digit declines in demand, and on many routes traffic has collapsed." Source: Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.06.20): Overhead Maneuver

A series of predetermined maneuvers prescribed for aircraft (often in formation) for entry into the visual flight rules (VFR) traffic pattern and to proceed to a landing.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.06.20)

National Association Of Flight Instructors

Founded in 1967, NAFI is dedicated exclusively to "raising and maintaining the professional standing of the flight instructor in the aviation community." The association’s efforts focus on the needs of its members.

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Designed To Improve Aviation Safety Over Conflict Zones

Incorrectly Installed Reversing Levers Lead To Fatal Accident

Lufthansa Systems, Intermap Technologies Obtain First EASA Certification For Global Terrain Data

Training Center To Acquire Nine RealitySeven Simulators

Winners Announced At Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium In Orlando

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NASA To Study Our Solar System's Largest Planets With It's Newest Spacecraft

Was Known As The 'Godfather' Of The Modern H-60 Helicopter Program

Will Be The Agency's Premier Facility For Radio Frequency Communications Technology Research And Development

Show Had Been Planned For Qatar

Four Of The Aircraft To Be In Service To The Islands By This Summer

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Also: WAI-ERAU Free Online Course, Sanders Boards Wrong BizJet, Erickson Composite MRBs, Lilium Jet Fire

Coronavirus Driving Down Year-Over-Year Growth

Airline Has Been Struggling For Several Months

Will Install 13 Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) In Mountainous Areas

Engages In Direct Negotiations With The Carrier

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Pilot Said He Did Not See Trees Before Impacting Them

Three Airports Given Special Permission To Receive Such Flights

And The Media Will Duly Report The Fake News, Klyde

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