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Airborne 10.01.15: FAA Funding Extension, Gary/Chi Int'l Airport Sued, GA Safety

Also: Marine Aviation Suffering, AEA, Cessna FAA SAIB, WOW Conference Cancelled, Virgin Galactic, Aspen Promotion, Poland's First Piper M500

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Michael Huerta To Speak At Redbird Migration

FAA Administrator Will Discuss Issues Critical To Flight Training

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will join the year’s largest gathering of industry professionals at the Migration Flight Training Conference on Wednesday, November 4 at Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, TX.

Air Freight Volumes Flat After Recent Declines

Rose Two Tenths Of One Percent Compared To August, 2014

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released data for global air freight markets showing that in August freight markets stabilized after two months of decline. Measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers, air cargo volumes rose 0.2% compared to the same month a year ago. This is a modest improvement on July performance when freight demand contracted by 0.6% year-over-year.

Gulfstream Recognized For Sustainability Initiatives

‘Aviation Climate Solutions’ Highlights Company's Green Teams And Renewable Fuels Agreement

Two Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. sustainability initiatives have been recognized in Aviation Climate Solutions, a collection of 100 examples highlighting how the aviation industry is collaborating to cut carbon dioxide emissions and help reduce the industry’s impact on climate change. The publication includes Gulfstream Green Teams and Gulfstream’s recent renewable fuels agreement with World Fuel Services Inc.

Aircraft Taxiing Technologies Help Airlines Tackle Climate Challenges

Air Transport Action Group Recognizes Honeywell Aerospace Technologies For Supporting The Aviation Industry's Goal

The Air Transport Action Group has recognized the SmartPath Ground-Based Augmentation System and EGTS electric taxiing system technologies developed by Honeywell as solutions that can help support the aviation industry's goal to reduce CO2 emissions from 2005 in half by 2050.

Rolls-Royce, AA To Dissolve Texas Aero Engine Services LLC Partnership

Reduction In Demand And Lack Of Growth Potential Led To The Move

Rolls-Royce and American Airlines will dissolve Texas Aero Engine Services LLC (TAESL), a 50-50 joint venture between Rolls-Royce and American Airlines Group in Fort Worth, Texas, that provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on aircraft engines.

FAA Approves FANS 1/A Solution For Bombardier Challenger 604

Spirit Aeronautics Authorized To Upgrade Systems

The FAA has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) allowing Spirit Aeronautics to install Future Airspace Navigation System (FANS) 1/A capability in Bombardier’s Challenger 604 aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics.

FAA Approves Pan Am International Flight To Conduct ATP-CTP Training On 737NG

Training Previously Approved For A320

The FAA has approved Pan Am International Flight Academy to conduct Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training (ATP-CTP) on the Boeing 737NG.

First Nationwide Commercial Drone Operator Established

Financing Completed For Expansion Of Aerial Data Service

The 'Drone as a Service' company Measure and 32 Advisors have completed a significant capital raise to make Measure an independent entity. The company provides turnkey solutions to acquire, process, and deliver cost-effective, actionable aerial data to enterprise customers. The round was led by Hudson Bay Capital with participation from a large sovereign wealth fund.

A4A VP Nancy Young To Serve On U.N. Sustainable Transport Advisory Group

Named By Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Nancy N. Young, A4A’s Vice President of Environmental Affairs to his High-Level Advisory Group for Sustainable Transport. The Advisory Group is tasked with making actionable policy recommendations on sustainable transport at all levels, while promoting the further integration of sustainable transport into development strategies and policies, including in climate action.

Gone West: Airshow Pilot Brian Lecomber

Passed Away Last Thursday Following A Long Illness

British airshow pilot Brian Lecomber has gone west following what was described as a lengthy illness. Lecomber died last Thursday.

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Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger To Address NBAA2015

Will Speak At The Second Day Opening General Session November

Hailed as a hero after successfully landing his crippled Airbus in New York's Hudson River and saving all passengers on board, retired US Airways Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III will be a featured speaker during the second-day Opening General Session at NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2015), taking place Nov. 17 to 19 in Las Vegas, NV.

NASA, Boeing Extend ISS Contract

Agreement Sets The Stage For Continued Cutting Edge Research And Deep Space Technology Development

NASA has awarded a key contract to Boeing, the International Space Station’s prime contractor, to continue providing key engineering support services, resources and personnel to the program through Sept. 30, 2020. The contract, valued at $1.18 billion, extends for five-years.

Ohio U.S. Senators Introduce Aircraft Management Services Legislation

Bipartisan Bill Clarifies Tax Status For Aircraft Management Services

Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) have introduced legislation (S.2092) clarifying that aircraft management services are not subject to air transportation taxes.

Letter Calls For Government Partnership To Achieve Aviation’s Climate Goals

Urges Action To Approve Market-Based Emissions Measure

A group of 28 aviation industry chief executive officers and association leaders has today sent an open letter to governments committing to climate action and calling for a joint approach to help deliver maximum CO2 emissions reductions in the aviation sector. In particular, the industry group urged action to approve a meaningful market-based measure for aviation emissions, expected to be agreed by governments at a meeting of the United Nations specialized aviation agency in one year’s time.

AeroSports Update: Coming Soon… Airman Certification Standards

The Practical Test Standards Are Being Replaced With Airman Certification Standards

For many years pilots have used the practical test standards (PTS) for guiding them through testing for pilot certification. The PTS ultimately determines the level of training because of the requirement for new pilots, or pilots obtaining additional ratings, to comply with the standards. Very soon, something new will replace the PTS.

Japan's Ryukyu Air Commuter Is Launch Customer For Q400 Cargo-Combi Variant

Airline Has Purchased Five Of The Type

Okinawa, Japan-based Ryukyu Air Commuter has been identified as the airline that had signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 turboprop airliners previously announced in July 2014. RAC, which is a part of the Japan Airlines Group, is also the launch customer of the Q400 cargo-combi variant announced at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2014. All five aircraft ordered by RAC will be delivered in combi configuration.

Moonbots Teams To Travel To Japan

Called The 'Google Lunar XPRIZE For Kids'

XPRIZE, the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, and Google have announced the winners of the 2015 MOONBOTS Challenge, also considered the “Google Lunar XPRIZE for Kids.” It is an international competition that inspires the next generation of space explorers and innovators by inviting kids ages 8-17 to design, create and program their own lunar rover, based on a legend or theory that inspires them about the moon.

Airborne 09.30.15: Heli-Aerobat Chuck Aaron, Allegiant Pilot Fired?, Tarantula

Also: Gone West: Ray Scholler, Optionally Piloted Blackhawks, UH-12 Emergency AD, ICAO SecGen, AW 189 Ice Protection, 787-9 Dreamliner Expansion, Wheels Up $$$

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.01.15)

"Since we set the goals, the aviation sector has been actively undertaking fuel efficiency projects through the deployment of over a trillion dollars of new technology, improved operational procedures and moving towards more advanced infrastructure. However, government regulation and national political environments prevent us from fully influencing our own future.” Source: Michael Gill, Executive Director of the cross-industry coalition Air Transport Action Group.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.01.15): Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

The measured or indicated air temperature (IAT) corrected for compression and friction heating.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.01.15)

Google Lunar XPrize Teams

Google Lunar XPrize recently announced its 16 finalists vying to place a robotic vehicle on the moon. On this site are sixteen teams, from all over the world, who dare to dream big, to push the limits of what’s possible and to make history.

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Also: Marine Aviation Suffering, AEA, Cessna FAA SAIB, WOW Conference Cancelled, Virgin Galactic, Aspen Promotion, Poland's First Piper M500

FAA Administrator Will Discuss Issues Critical To Flight Training

Rose Two Tenths Of One Percent Compared To August, 2014

‘Aviation Climate Solutions’ Highlights Company's Green Teams And Renewable Fuels Agreement

Air Transport Action Group Recognizes Honeywell Aerospace Technologies For Supporting The Aviation Industry's Goal

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Reduction In Demand And Lack Of Growth Potential Led To The Move

Spirit Aeronautics Authorized To Upgrade Systems

Training Previously Approved For A320

Financing Completed For Expansion Of Aerial Data Service

Named By Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

Passed Away Last Thursday Following A Long Illness

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Will Speak At The Second Day Opening General Session November

Agreement Sets The Stage For Continued Cutting Edge Research And Deep Space Technology Development

Bipartisan Bill Clarifies Tax Status For Aircraft Management Services

Urges Action To Approve Market-Based Emissions Measure

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The Practical Test Standards Are Being Replaced With Airman Certification Standards

Airline Has Purchased Five Of The Type

Called The 'Google Lunar XPRIZE For Kids'

Also: Gone West: Ray Scholler, Optionally Piloted Blackhawks, UH-12 Emergency AD, ICAO SecGen, AW 189 Ice Protection, 787-9 Dreamliner Expansion, Wheels Up $$$

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