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June 16, 2015

Airborne 06.16.15: Sikorsky Out?, AirVenture Innovation Preview, New Boeing Jet

Also: Philae Wakes Up, Aero-Calendar, PW1100G-JM Cert, Prop Accident, Bell Helicopter, Garuda Indonesia, Bombardier CS300 Order

United Technologies will pursue the separation of the Sikorsky Aircraft business from United Technologies, subject to final Board approval. A decision on whether Sikorsky will be spun off or sold is expected by the end of the third quarter. The Staff of the Aero-News Network and the Experimental Aircraft Association are pleased to announce the debut of the ‘AirVenture Innovation Preview’ for AirVenture 2015, otherwise known as the ‘AIP.’ The AIP is a mass

Aero-TV: GA Needs An Affordable HUD – MyGoFlight Wants To Provide It!

GA HUD's Potential -- Look Up, Look Out, Be Aware, Be Safe!

ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, stopped to visit with a company called MyGoFlight when he was covering events at Sun ‘n Fun 2015. To get the scoop, Jim met with MyGoFlight CEO, Charles Schneider. Schneider said that technology is good, but we are still in a situation where we have to look ‘heads down’ to see it. MyGoFlight’s answer to this is called the Heads Up Display (HUD). Of course, we’ve all heard of HUD, but it only seems to be associated with very high-end aircraft. MyGoFlight is looking at a solu

We're Accepting Resumes -- AND Hiring! ANN Puts Out 'Help Wanted' Sign

BIG Upgrades In The Works --- So, ANN Is Seeking EXCEPTIONAL New Staffers

The last few years have been about as challenging a time as we can recall... but we survive (yeah, we're kinda surprised, too) and look forward to 2015-2016 and what we see as a very rewarding (and yes, still challenging) new generation of activities at ANN. ANN continues to expand slowly, but surely, and we have some truly intriguing upgrades coming up over the next few months.

Airborne 06.16.15: Sikorsky Divorce, AirVenture Innovation Preview, Boeing's New Jet?

Also: Philae Wakes Up, Aero-Calendar, PW1100G-JM Cert, Prop Accident, Bell Helicopter, Garuda Indonesia, Bombardier CS300 Order

United Technologies will pursue the separation of the Sikorsky Aircraft business from United Technologies, subject to final Board approval. A decision on whether Sikorsky will be spun off or sold is expected by the end of the third quarter. The Staff of the Aero-News Network and the Experimental Aircraft Association are pleased to announce the debut of the ‘AirVenture Innovation Preview’ for AirVenture 2015, otherwise known as the ‘AIP.’ The AIP is a massive news teaser... an invitation to build serious BUZZ, and promote all the amazing innovations that make AirVenture one of the most outstanding examples of ingenuity and aero-en

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Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Order For 10 777-8Xs, Four 777 Freighters

Aircraft Valued At $4.8 Billion At List Prices

Boeing and Qatar Airways announced an order for 10 777-8Xs and four 777 Freighters, valued at $4.8 billion at list prices, on the opening day of Paris Air Show 2015.

Garuda Indonesia Signs LOI For 30 A350 XWB

All-New Widebody To Develop Carrier's Medium And Long Haul Network

Garuda Indonesia has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A350 XWB aircraft. Garuda Indonesia plans to use the A350 XWB to develop its medium and long haul network, with the aircraft offering the ability to fly non-stop from Jakarta or Bali to Europe.

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Bell Helicopter, Milestone Aviation Group Sign LOI

Company Will Acquire 20 Bell 525 Relentless Helicopters

Bell Helicopter and Milestone Aviation Group have announced plans to move forward with a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire 20 Bell 525 Relentless helicopters. These aircraft will serve a variety of roles with Milestone’s lessees around the world, including oil and gas, emergency medical service, search and rescue, and utility opportunities. Delivery of aircraft to Milestone is expected to begin in late 2017.

FAA Grants Production Certification For PW1100G-JM Engine

Will Power The Airbus A320neo Aircraft

The FAA recently granted approval for Pratt & Whitney to add the PW1100G-JM engine that will power the Airbus A320neo aircraft to its production portfolio. The certificates were awarded to Pratt & Whitney's facilities in Middletown, Connecticut and West Palm Beach, Florida. Both facilities have expanded and modernized to introduce state-of-the-art assembly and test capability as the company prepares for its production increase.

NTSB: Moving Prop That Killed Alaska Pilot Was Warding Off Mosquitoes

Several Aircraft Left Running At Idle During Loading Operations

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident that fatally injured a pilot on the ground. The pilot was struck by the moving propeller of his airplane.

Boeing Studies New 'Mid Market' Jetliner

Initial Estimates Are For Entry Into Service In 2025

Boeing is studying its next commercial jetliner, with a projected entry into service planned for 2025.

Hilton Software Introduces traca Technology

Company Calls It A 'New Era' In Flight Planning

A new, patent-pending technology has been released in WingX Pro7 Version 8.5.

Beechcraft Delivers Four T-6 Military Training Aircraft To The U.S. Army

Airplanes To Be Stationed At Redstone Arsenal In Huntsville, AL

Beechcraft recently delivered four Beechcraft T-6D military aircraft to the United States Army. These aircraft, which are part of the Joint Primary Aircraft Training Systems (JPATS) program, will be stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, and will replace the Beechcraft T-34 aircraft currently in use at the facility.

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Rolls-Royce Announces Partners For Trent 7000 Engine

Exclusive Engine For The Airbus A330neo Airplane

Rolls-Royce has welcomed Industrial de Turbo Propulsores, S.A. (ITP) of Spain, Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (KHI) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines, Ltd (MHIAEL) as risk and revenue sharing partners on the Trent 7000, the exclusive engine for the Airbus A330neo aircraft.

Former Blue Angels Boss Announces Retirement

Says Civilian Life Will Offer Personal And Professional Opportunities

Capt. Gregory McWherter, the former commander and lead pilot of the Blue Angels, has announced that he will be retiring from the Navy after 25 years in uniform.

TFR Put In Place Over Hillary Clinton Campaign Re-Start

Unusual That Such A Move Would Be Done For A Presidential Candidate

When Hillary Clinton held a rally for a second campaign kick-off in New York City, the FAA did something it rarely does for a candidate ... established a TFR for the airspace over the area.

Sen. Schumer: Airlines Should Scrap New Carry-On Bag Proposal

Would Force Travelers To Pay Hundreds In Fees, Or Buy New Luggage

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer held a news conference Sunday to urge major air carriers to scrap a proposed policy made this week that would reduce the size of carry-on luggage for travelers.

Aero-TV: GA Needs An Affordable HUD – MyGoFlight Wants To Provide It!

GA HUD's Potential -- Look Up, Look Out, Be Aware, Be Safe!

ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, stopped to visit with a company called MyGoFlight when he was covering events at Sun ‘n Fun 2015. To get the scoop, Jim met with MyGoFlight CEO, Charles Schneider. Schneider said that technology is good, but we are still in a situation where we have to look ‘heads down’ to see it. MyGoFlight’s answer to this is called the Heads Up Display (HUD).

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Sikorsky To Be Separated From United Technologies

Company Announces Intention To Exit Helicopter Business

United Technologies will pursue the separation of the Sikorsky Aircraft business from United Technologies, subject to final Board approval, the company announced Monday. This announcement follows a review of strategic alternatives for Sikorsky announced earlier this year. A decision on whether Sikorsky will be spun off or sold is expected by the end of the third quarter.

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Airbus Projects Market 32,600 New Planes Worth Nearly $5 Trillion In The Next 20

Emerging Economies And Urbanization Power Air Traffic Growth

From the world’s first commercial flight in 1914, to today’s 32 million flights annually, aviation has become part and parcel of our everyday lives. With some three billion air passengers, and 50 million tonnes of freight carried every year by planes, it is estimated that aviation contributes $2.4 trillion annually to global GDP.

Garuda Indonesia Will Purchase 30 787-9s, Up To 30 737 MAX 8s

Flag Carrier Reconfirms 50 737 MAX 8 Order

Garuda Indonesia intends to purchase 30 787-9 Dreamliners, as well as up to 30 737 MAX 8 airplanes. Boeing will work with Garuda Indonesia to finalize the order, at which time it will be posted to Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website.

Good Morning: ESA's Philae Wakes Up From Hibernation

Additional Sunlight On Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Provides Power To The Lander

Rosetta's lander Philae has woken up after seven months in hibernation on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

AeroSports Update: Bob Carlton Receives Award

Bob Carlton Wows The Crowd In His Jet Sailplane & SubSonex, And Will Receive The 2015 Bill Barber Award

An ICAS member and recipient of the 2014 Civilian Performer Pinnacle Award will receive one of the air show industry’s highest honors July 21, during EAA AirVenture at EAA’s Theater in the Woods. Carlton joins a long list of honorees that reads like an air show hall of fame.

Barnstorming: Stoking The Fire… ANN's ‘AirVenture Innovation Preview'

The Aviation Industry Is A Poor Communicator, And An Even Poorer Marketing Machine… ANN Is Working To Raise The Bar

The state of aviation marketing and communications is just plain awful… the bad state of the aero-communications capabilities of this industry is just ONE reason for the lackluster position too many companies find themselves in, in this business. We’re sick of it, and as part of a number of ongoing initiatives, the Aero-News Network, Aero-TV, Airborne Unlimited, Airborne Partnership Initiative, and the incomparable EAA are working together to do something instructive, innovative, and disruptive. It is our intention to jumpstart an evolutionary/revolutionary process whereby we can coach, tutor, encourage, empower,

SWISS Converts 10 Firm Bombardier CS100 To Larger CS300 Aircraft

Original Agreement Was Made In 2009

Bombardier announced Monday that launch operator SWISS has converted 10 of its 30 firm-ordered CS100 aircraft to the larger CS300 aircraft. The original purchase agreement for 30 CS100 aircraft was signed by Deutsche Lufthansa AG on SWISS' behalf and announced in 2009.

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Airborne 06.15.15: EPA v Aviation, Boeing Forecast, SC Aero-Tax Exemptions

Also: Airbus Electric, UAVs at US Open, Another Lawsuit (sigh), ISS Crew Home, Lightsail, Canadian Aerospace

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to find under the Clean Air Act that greenhouse gas emissions from commercial aircraft contribute to the pollution that causes climate change endangering the health and welfare of Americans. Boeing's annual Current Market Outlook reports that Airlines worldwide will need 38,050 new airplanes over the next 20 years to the tune of an estimates the total value of $5.6 trillion. The report indicated that by the end of the forecast period, the comme

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.16.15)

"Our strategic review has confirmed that exiting the helicopter business is the best path forward for United Technologies." Source: Gregory Hayes, UTC President and Chief Executive Officer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.16.15): Directional Stability

Stability about the vertical axis of an aircraft, whereby an aircraft tends to return, on its own, to flight aligned with the relative wind when disturbed from the equilibrium state.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.16.15)

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