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April 27, 2015

Airborne 04.27.15: EAA/Sonex, Ryanair v Biofuel, Sportys' 172Lite

Also: Super Sabre@Oshkosh!!!, A380's 10th, All About That Space, UAV Problem In Japan, Siemens Electric Aero-Propulsion, New Caravan Interiors

The Gathering of Eagles is an event held at AirVenture that brings together all areas of the general aviation community to raise funds for EAA’s youth education programs. At EAA AirVenture last year, a Mystery box was auctioned off. Now that box will be heading to Georgia to benefit an education program for young people, thanks to the combined efforts of EAA, Sonex Aircraft, and longtime aviator Ron Alexander. The CEO of budget carrier Ryanair said that the

Airborne 04.27.15: EAA/Sonex, Ryanair v Biofuel, Sporty's 172Lite

Also: Super Sabre@Oshkosh!!!, A380's 10th, All About That Space, UAV Problem In Japan, Siemens Electric Aero-Propulsion, New Caravan Interiors

The Gathering of Eagles is an event held at AirVenture that brings together all areas of the general aviation community to raise funds for EAA’s youth education programs. At EAA AirVenture last year, a Mystery box was auctioned off. Now that box will be heading to Georgia to benefit an education program for young people, thanks to the combined efforts of EAA, Sonex Aircraft, and longtime aviator Ron Alexander. The CEO of budget carrier Ryanair said that the use of biofuels by airlines is a "PR stunt." It’s reported that, Michael O'Leary said that "the idea that you grow food with great cost and turn it into fuel

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Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Appoints Colin Bole For Leadership Role

Becomes New Senior Vice President, Sales And Asset Management

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has appointed Colin Bole as its new Senior Vice President, Sales and Asset Management, effective mid-May, 2015.

New Active Sidestick Controller For Large Aircraft

UTC Aerospace Systems Is Introducing The World's First Active Side-Stick Controller For Large Commercial Aircraft.

UTC Aerospace Systems' Actuation & Propeller business unit is supplying the active side-sticks for the cockpit of the new Irkut MC-21 single aisle aircraft. The MC-21 family of aircraft will include two versions ranging from 150 to 212 seats.

Western Michigan University Takes Delivery Of New Frasca Simulator

Level 5 SR20 FTD Recreates 'Feel' Of Flying The Aircraft

The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University has taken delivery of a new Frasca SR20 Level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD) and has also upgraded its two existing Frasca SR20 FTDs to match the new device.

Siemens Develops World-Record Electric Motor For Aircraft

Engine Weighs Just 50 Kilograms But Develops 260 Kilowatts Of Power

Siemens researchers have developed a new type of electric motor that, with a weight of just 50 kilograms, delivers a continuous output of about 260 kilowatts – five times more than comparable drive systems.

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Boeing Names John Shannon Space Launch System Vice President

Former NASA Official Succeeds Retiring Virginia 'Ginger' Barnes

Boeing has named John Shannon to be vice president and program manager for the Space Launch System (SLS), which will provide NASA with heavy-lift capability to send people and cargo into deep space.

Triton UAS Conducts 1st Flight With Search Radar

MFAS Provides 360-Degree View Awareness Over A Large Area

The Navy’s MQ-4C Triton UAS equipped with a new search radar completed its inaugural flight April 18 over Patuxent River air space.

U.S. Drawing Down European Apache Fleet

Will Relocate 24 Aircraft From Germany To Alaska

Twenty-Four Apache attack helicopters will be relocated from Germany to Alaska under a cost-saving plan being implemented by the U.S. Army.

USAF Realigns B-1, LRS-B Under Air Force Global Strike Command

Changes To Be Effective October 1, 2015

The Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force have directed the realignment of the Air Force’s B-1 bomber fleets and Long Range Strike-Bomber program from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global Strike Command, effective Oct. 1.

NASA Exercises Contract Option For White Sands Test Facility

Tennessee Company To Continue To Provide Test Evaluation And Support Services

NASA is exercising its second cost-plus-award-fee option to extend the period of performance with Jacobs Technology Inc. of Tullahoma, Tennessee, to provide test evaluation and support services at the agency's White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Airbus Team Making Vital Contributions To America’s Cup Champion

Planemaker Is Official Innovation Partner For Oracle Team USA

Following the announcement in 2014 of the innovation partnership between Airbus and ORACLE TEAM USA, the project has moved from the design offices to the open seas. The first in-water tests were carried out successfully and the second phase is scheduled to begin soon at the new team base in Bermuda.

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GoJet Airlines Announces ATP Flight School Partial Reimbursement Program

Program Subsidizes A portion Of ATP Tuition For Students Who Commit To Flying For GoJet Airlines

GoJet Airlines is pleased to announce that it has teamed with ATP Flight School to offer financial assistance to aspiring commercial aviators as part of ATP's new Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program mitigates ATP loan repayment obligations or rebates a portion of ATP tuition payment costs for eligible participants. In exchange, ATP flight instructors commit to flying for GoJet after earning the requisite number of hours.

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed In The Air Canada Halifax Crash

The Crash Of An Air Canada Of A320 In Halifax Nova Scotia On March 29 Leads To A $12 Million Class-Action Lawsuit.

It’s been reported that MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law has filed a class action lawsuit to the sum of $12 million. In the suit, they are claiming damages for physical and psychological injuries including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and insomnia. It is also reported that they are filing lawsuits for about 20 individual people.

Classic Aero-TV: Lockheed Flight Services -- Improving Safety for the NAS

Gearing Up To Meet Tomorrow's FSS/Pilot Requirements

ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell speaks with Jim Derr, the director of aviation services for the Lockheed Martin company. This is the division of Lockheed Martin that provides pilots with flight service station services. Most pilots are familiar with the typical flight service station briefing obtained over the telephone, but Derr says that the AFSS system is now moving to provide some types of information over the Internet.

Pilot Flight School Invests In A New Diamond Aircraft Fleet

One Of Europe's Largest Flight Schools Has Capacity For 400 ATP Students

Scandinavian Aircraft, the new Diamond Aircraft distributor in Norway, has signed a contract for seven new Diamond DA40 NGs with Pilot Flight School.

Air New Zealand Selects PurePower Engines For A320neo Aircraft

Deliveries Of Engines For 13 Aircraft To Begin In 2017

Air New Zealand has selected Pratt & Whitney's PurePower PW1100G-JM engines for 13 firm A320neo family aircraft. The agreement also provides fleet management support services for up to 16 years. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2017 and continue through 2019.

Kings Avionics Now Featuring Bundled Jeppesen Navigation Data And Chart Services

Jeppesen Navdata And Charting Information Part Of New Bundled Data Offering

Jeppesen and Kings Avionics now offer Jeppesen’s industry-leading NavData and charting information in bundled hardware and data service options for general aviation pilots. Kings Avionics offers multiple avionics system options from leading manufacturers, including Aspen Avionics, Avidyne and Garmin, among others.

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Klyde Morris (04.27.15)

Klyde Speaks Up For Gyro Pilots Everywhere...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

AeroSports Update: EAA & Sonex Help Young Georgia Aviators

A Kit Aircraft Is To Be Donated For An Educational Program At Historic Candler Field

The “Mystery Box” from last year’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be heading to Georgia to benefit an education program for young people, thanks to the combined efforts of EAA, Sonex Aircraft, and longtime aviator Ron Alexander.

Draken International Is Now Offering Next Generation L-39 Upgrades

Result Of Exclusive Partnership With Aero Vodochody And Williams International

In an exclusive partnership with Aero Vodochody and Williams International, Draken International is now offering next generation upgrades on L-39 aircraft in the Americas. Based in Lakeland, FL, Draken International is a leading provider of tactical flight support as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services.

CAE An Early Adopter Of Industry Standards To Help Prevent LOC In-Flight

Qualification Of The World's First Simulators Equipped With Advanced UPRT Instructor Station

CAE announced today at the World Aviation Training Conference and Tradeshow (WATS) that it has reinforced its leadership role in pilot training and aviation safety through early adoption of industry standards to help prevent Loss of Control In Flight (LOC-I), the primary cause of aircraft fatalities worldwide.

Airborne 04.24.15: DA62 Cert, Flt Design's C4, Sporty Transitions, 1st Flt Fight

Also: Legend Cub, Piper Orders, Postal UAVs?, IMC Club 'Brown Jacket Award', X-47B Refueling

The Diamond DA62 has received its EASA Type certificate. After a sunny and warm day Wednesday, the "Sun" portion of "Sun 'n Fun" was kind of scarce on Thursday, but off-and-on rainshowers, and even the occasional thunderstorm, didn't stop people from enjoying the show. Aspen announced the pricing for its Angle of Attack software at the show on Thursday, and ANN's Jim Campbell got a chance to fly with the company's new A-O-A indicator ... which will cost just under two-thousand dollars. That story will be coming u

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.27.15)

"With the new fleet of Diamond Aircraft we are looking at a major cut in fuel costs, and also important is the availability of fuel." Source: Frode Granlund, CEO at Pilot Flight School.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.27.15): Mandatory Block Altitude

An altitude depicted on an instrument approach chart with two underscored and overscored altitude values between which aircraft are required to maintain altitude.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.27.15)

This site celebrates the achievements of women in the industry.

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