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May 02, 2016

Airborne 05.02.16: Delta Buys CSeries, Tecnam P2010, Skydiving Competition

Also: Small UAS Rules, Blue Angels/Sully, SpaceX, LOC Accidents, F-35 Program, FlexJet-Flight Options, Airplane Rescue

The Bombardier C-Series aircraft program received a major boost when Delta Airlines executed a firm agreement for the purchase of seventy five CS100 aircraft with an option for an additional fifty CS100’s. Delta may elect to convert a number of these aircraft into CS300’s at a later date. Based on the list price of the CS100 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately $5.6 billion. Even though Tecnam’s P 2010 four-place aircraft only recently re

Airborne 05.02.16: Delta Buys CSeries, Tecnam P2010, Skydiving Competition

Also: Small UAS Rules, Blue Angels/Sully, SpaceX, LOC Accidents, F-35 Program, FlexJet-Flight Options, Airplane Rescue

The Bombardier C-Series aircraft program received a major boost when Delta Airlines executed a firm agreement for the purchase of seventy five CS100 aircraft with an option for an additional fifty CS100’s. Delta may elect to convert a number of these aircraft into CS300’s at a later date. Based on the list price of the CS100 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately $5.6 billion. Even though Tecnam’s P 2010 four-place aircraft only recently received its EASA and FAA type certification, Tecnam has now received approval for level I major changes that will enhance the aircraft. The revision validates the use of the GFC 700 autopilot, ful

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Solar Impulse 2 En Route To Phoenix

Flight Expected To Take About 16 Hours

Solar Impulse 2 departed Moffett Field in San Francisco at at 12:03 UTC (0803 EDT) en route to Phoenix, the next stop on its around-the-world attempt using only solar energy.

Delta Orders Additional Airbus A321 Jets

Order For 37 More A321s Brings The Total Order Book To 82 Of The Large Narrowbody Aircraft

Delta Air Lines has reached an agreement with Airbus to acquire 37 additional A321s as part of its efforts to renew its narrowbody fleet. The fuel-efficient A321s will replace older-generation jets, including the MD-88.

JetBlue To Boost Competition On The East Coast

Airline To Launch New Service Between LaGuardia And Logan, With Fares Starting At $49

JetBlue announced new service that will enhance options in the New York metropolitan area and bring Boston customers increased choices for travel to New York. Starting on Monday, October 31, of this year, JetBlue will offer six-times weekday service between LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Machinists Union Applauds Congress For Acting To Stop NAI Scheme

The IAM Rejects The Approval For Norwegian Air International To Serve The U.S. Market

Since the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an order proposing to grant a foreign air carrier permit to Norwegian Air International, both Congress and U.S. unions have not been happy. More than 200 members of Congress have sent letters to U.S. Transportation Secretary, Anthony Foxx, calling for him to deny the NAI application.

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NASA Selects 339 Projects For Further Development

American Small Business, Research Institution To Receieve Funding

NASA has selected 399 research and technology proposals from 259 American small businesses and 42 research institutions that will enable NASA's future missions into deep space, while also benefiting the U.S. economy. The awards have a total value of approximately $49.7 million.

NATA Appoints Suran Wijayawardana Chair Of The Air Charter Committee

Alerion Aviation Executive Named To Leadership Post

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has named Suran Wijayawardana, chief operating officer of Alerion Aviation as chairman of its Air Charter Committee.

USS Coronado Deploys With NextGen UAV Controls From Raytheon

Unmanned Helicopter Control System Brings Flexible Mission Control To First Us Navy Littoral Missions

The U.S. Navy's Naval Air Systems Command has deployed advanced mission control developed by Raytheon for the MQ-8 Fire Scout, an unmanned helicopter, aboard the Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado, which is now underway. Navy control hardware and Raytheon control software were combined for robust, flexible command and control of Fire Scout missions in littoral waters.

US Army Selects Universal Avionics Advanced Flight Deck For ARL-E

Features EFI-890R Advanced Flight Display, Dual SBAS-Capable Multi-Missions Management System, More

The US Army has selected Universal Avionics Systems Corporation to provide the avionics for the design and development of the US Army’s next generation reconnaissance aircraft. STC’d installations are now underway at Aerovation’s Tucson, AZ modification facility.

Orbital ATK's Iuka, Mississippi Facility Reaches Major Production Milestone

Completes 500th Large-Scale Rocket Structure

Orbital ATK has announced that the company’s Iuka, Mississippi, manufacturing plant has produced its 500th large composite rocket structure for United Launch Alliance (ULA) launch vehicles. Since its establishment in 1998, the Large Structure Center of Excellence manufacturing plant has produced 68 Atlas V, 28 Delta II and 404 Delta IV large composite structures across 106 ULA launches.

Worldwide Aircraft Services, Saab Team Up On Cargo Mod Program

Will Work Towards FAA Approval Of Service Bulletins For Saab 340B Cargo Conversion

Aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification provider Worldwide Aircraft Services will team with aircraft manufacturer Saab AB to obtain FAA approval for the installation of the Saab 340A cargo modification Service Bulletins into the SAAB 340B aircraft. The Saab 340B model aircraft's improved performance will offer operators greater flexibility, range and capacity.

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PGZ And Airbus Helicopters Launch Industrial Talks

Plan To Collaborate On The Tiger HAD In Poland

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and Airbus Helicopters hosted a two-day workshop in Radom this week to identify potential areas of cooperation around the Tiger HAD project, in the frame of the Kruk attack helicopter project. The event included the global network of Tiger HAD suppliers who took part in the discussions with a number of Polish companies.

PACAF A-10s, HH-60s Fly 1st Air Contingent Missions In Philippines

Exercises Included Four Thundbolts And Two Pave Hawks

A U.S. Pacific Command air contingent began flying operations at Clark Air Base on April 19 with the successful launch of four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs and two HH-60G Pave Hawks.

Kongsberg Signs Contracts For European Weather Satellite Delivery

Deals Valued At Nearly $27 Million

Kongsberg has signed two contracts with a total value of EUR 23.6 million (approx. $26.73 million) with Airbus Defence and Space for delivery of a KA band Antenna Pointing System and Solar Array Drive Assembly for the next generation European weather satellite program MetOp-Second Generation (MetOp-SG), a program of and funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSAT.

Classic Aero-TV: Honoring Our Nation’s Bravest - Veteran’s Airlift Command’s ‘Total Eclipse’

A Very Generous Donation...

At EAA AirVenture 2012 Eclipse Aerospace CEO and Chairman, Mason Holland, speaks before a gathered crowd about the involvement of Eclipse Aerospace in a charitable venture known as the Veterans Airlift Command.

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Classic Aero-TV: Honoring Our Nation’s Bravest - VAC’s ‘Total Eclipse'

A Very Generous Donation...

At EAA AirVenture 2012 Eclipse Aerospace CEO and Chairman, Mason Holland, speaks before a gathered crowd about the involvement of Eclipse Aerospace in a charitable venture known as the Veterans Airlift Command. In the video, Holland stands in front of an Eclipse 500 that has been refurbished, brought up to current standards, and donated to the Veterans Airlift Command.

SpaceX Wins National Security Launch Contract

SpaceX Wins The Contract From Competitor ULA Because They Were The Only Bidder

SpaceX has been looking to obtain a national security launch contract but United Launch Alliance (ULA), which is a joint venture by Lockheed Martin and Boeing, has been the preferred provider. This time, ULA elected not to bid and SpaceX was awarded the contract by default.

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ALPA Hails Congressional Opposition To Norwegian Air International

Lawmakers Direct DOT To Enforce U.S.-EU Air Transport Agreement

Bipartisan legislation (H.R. 5090) was introduced in the U.S. House Thursday that directs the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to require foreign airlines to meet the standards agreed to in U.S. air transport agreements before allowing them to fly to the United States––a clear signal of strong congressional opposition to Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) foreign air carrier permit application.

AeroSports Update: Innovators Wanted At Aviation Gateway Park

The EAA AirVenture Aviation Gateway Park Has Something Of Interest For Everyone

EAA tells us that the AirVenture Aviation Gateway Park, a popular destination at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 as it combined technology, innovation, education, and drones, will be bigger and better than ever this year with expanded programs and activities. The 2016 version will offer more ways to engage with aviation ranging from hands-on experiences to career exploration.

FAA Small UAS Rules Getting Closer

Proposed Regulations For Small UAS Operation Have Been Forwarded To The OMB For A Final Look

After waiting for an extended time, the FAA has finally forwarded its proposed regulations for small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the White House for a final review. According to a report on ‘hlregulation.com,’ this move presents the final opportunity for interested parties to have an effect on the outcome of the regulation.

Klyde Morris (05.02.16)

Klyde: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same!

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Carter Aviation Seeking Partners For UAS Business Development

Company Says Slowed Rotor/Compound Technologies Could Have Applications In The Unmanned Market

Carter Aviation Technologies, LLC (Carter) has explored interest in its Slowed Rotor/Compound (SR/C) technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the past. Carter has formed teams and partnerships and even secured UAS study contracts with its SR/C technology, but has yet to produce a UAS demonstrator.

Airborne 04.26.16: Drone v Airplane-NOT!, eFusion Electric Plane, ANN@AEA-LIVE!!

Also: MU-2 AOA, AMA Responds To Senate FAA Reauthorization, ANN@AEA Live 04/27-0830ET, ANN@AEA Live 04/28-1400ET, ANN@AEA Live 04/29-1100ET

A report of a drone possibly colliding with a British Airways A320 on approach to Heathrow nearly broke the Internet. There were tons of breathless stories and offers to media outlets for "experts" to discuss the "problem." When we relayed this report last week, we also said that it was still being investigated that the airplane had suffered no damage. It looks like it was worth it to be a bit skeptical. The U.K. newspaper The Telegraph now reports t

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ArcaBoard Starts Production, Delivery

'First Commercially Available Hoverboard' To Be Produced In New Mexico

ARCA Space Corporation has started the production of the ArcaBoard, what the company is calling the world’s first commercially available hoverboard. The ArcaBoard will be produced in New Mexico. The deliveries will start in May to clients from China, France, Israel, Romania and United States.

Robinson R22 Helicopter Flashcards App Now Available

Apple And Android Apps Help In Memorization Of R22 Operations

Based on the Flashcard set by Freddie Ephraim, ASA's R22 Helicopter Flashcards App is a must have for anyone learning to fly in the Robinson R22 model. Designed to facilitate memorization and deepen understanding of safe and effective helicopter operations, these flashcards help both civilian and military pilots master the aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.02.16): Comply With Restrictions

Comply With Restrictions An ATC instruction that requires an aircraft being vectored back onto an arrival or departure procedure to comply with all altitude and/or speed restrictions depicted on the procedure. This term may be used in lieu of repeating each remaining restriction that appears on the procedure.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.02.16)

Aero Linx: The Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) The Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) was organized in 1978 to give Arizona’s general aviation community a voice in aviation matters. Our mission remains much the same today as we continue to promote general aviation through advocacy at various levels of state and federal government, as well as through partnering with other aviation organizations in advocating our common interests: promoting aviation safety, pilot education, and public understanding of general aviation; preserving, maintaining, and even re-opening Arizona’s backcountry and recreational airstrips; broadcasting Arizona aviation news; and connecting Arizona pilots through aviation events

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.02.16)

“The past months were amazing for ARCA Space Corporation, as the ArcaBoard was prepared for production. We couldn’t be happier knowing how fortunate we are to create and now ship the first true personal flying machine, the first hoverboard in history. A flying machine that will allow anyone to fly whenever and wherever they want. We are now leaving a mark upon the world, because from now on anyone can have a flying machine in their garage. It’s a history first. As a prediction, ArcaBoard opens a multi-billion-dollar hovering industry and we are sure that other companies will soon follow.” Source: Dumitru Popescu, ARCA Space Corporation, CEO, in comments made asthey start the production of the ArcaBoard, w

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