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July 15, 2015

Airborne 07.15.15: US Airways Goes West, NASA Sees Pluto, Blue Angels 2016

Also: AirVenture Innovation Preview, Elektra One, Skywest Fines, Three Blade MT, House Science Subcommittee, Vietnam Veterans Honored

When US Airways operates Flight 434 from San Francisco to Philadelphia and Flight 496 from Phoenix to Denver on October 16, they will be the last two flights under the US Airways brands. At least that's the way it stands now. American Airlines Group says that schedules can, and often do, change. It’s reported that as of July 18 and 19, any reservation made for flights departing on October 17 and thereafter will be listed as American Airlines' flights. Previous reserv

Airborne 07.15.15: US Airways Goes West, NASA Sees Pluto, Blue Angels 2016

Also: AirVenture Innovation Preview, Elektra One, Skywest Fines, Three Blade MT, House Science Subcommittee, Vietnam Veterans Honored

When US Airways operates Flight 434 from San Francisco to Philadelphia and Flight 496 from Phoenix to Denver on October 16, they will be the last two flights under the US Airways brands. At least that's the way it stands now. American Airlines Group says that schedules can, and often do, change. It’s reported that as of July 18 and 19, any reservation made for flights departing on October 17 and thereafter will be listed as American Airlines' flights. Previous reservations for flights after that date will be migrated to American. The little planet that got bullied by science and kicked out of our solar system now seems to be welcomed back to

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ICAO Regional Training Center Of Excellence Develops First ICAO Training Package

Curriculum Designed In Conjunction With Singapore Aviation Academy

The ICAO has launched the first ICAO Training Package (ITP) developed by one of its newly-established Regional Training Centers of Excellence (RTCEs).

AEA's 2015-2016 Pilot's Guide To Avionics To Debut At AirVenture

This Year's Edition Loaded With ADS-B Avionics

Published annually by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the 2015-16 edition of the Pilot's Guide to Avionics will be unveiled with free distribution at the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 20-26. AEA staff members will distribute thousands of free copies to pilots and aircraft owners at the AEA's AirVenture booth.

Boeing Services To Support Oman Air 787 Dreamliner Introduction

Services Suite To Ease Airplane Entry Into Service, Reduce Overall Fleet Operating Costs

Oman Air has contracted with Boeing for a suite of services to support the upcoming entry into service of the airline's 787 Dreamliners and to ensure ongoing efficiency and cost savings for its fleet.

Republic Airways: IBT Lawsuit Is 'Without Merit'

Issues Statement Responding To The July 9 Filing

On Thursday, July 9, 2015, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 357, representing Republic’s pilots, filed suit against the Company alleging that the Company unilaterally increased compensation for pilots and new hires in violation of the Railway Labor Act.

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NASA Female Rocket Scientists To Attend July 24 Forum At AirVenture

Astronaut Sandra Magnus Joined By Executives And Professionals From NASA, Industry

Many advancements have been made in the field of space exploration due to the work of engineers, leaders and scientists. At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 attendees can meet the women who are building tomorrow’s space exploration programs. Seven NASA rocket scientists will participate in a forum on Friday, July 24, at 10 a.m. in Forum Pavilion 9. The innovators will address their careers, current NASA mission plans, and answer audience questions.

Orbital ATK Student Scholarship Program Includes Record Number Of Recipients

Children Of Orbital ATK Employees Will Receive a Collective $135,000 For Undergraduate Education For The 2015-2016 Academic Year

Orbital ATK has announced the recipients of the company’s Orbital ATK Scholarship Program that provides scholarships to support the undergraduate education of Orbital ATK employees’ children.

Flight Instructors Have a New Option For TSA Security Awareness Training

King Schools Offering Free Online Course To Satisfy TSA Requirement

CFIs will appreciate having a new, free and online way to meet their annual TSA training requirement.

Gone West: Pilot Getaways Magazine Editor John Kounis

Reportedly Died Suddenly On Monday

Pilot Getaways magazine editor John Kounis has unexpectedly Gone West, according to his brother and publisher of the magazine George Kounis.

CALC Successfully Bids For Land Right For Aircraft Disassembly Project

One Step Forward To Become A 'Full Aircraft Life-Cycle Solutions Provider'

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has successfully acquired by auction a 74 acre parcel of land in the Harbin Airport Economic Zone which is located next to the southern part of Harbin Taiping International Airport. The land acquisition lays a solid foundation for CALC’s aircraft disassembly business. It also marks the establishment of the world’s first newly built large-scale aircraft disassembly plant in Harbin, which is a significant step forward to realizing CALC’s long-term target to develop the facility into the world’s largest aircraft disassembly center.

United Airlines Flight Attendants Union To Conduct System-Wide Day of Action

Flight Attendants Call For Fair Contract And Completion Of Merger

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) is conducting a system-wide Day of Action on July 16th to support negotiations for a fair contract as United Airlines reports record profits.

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Airborne OSH14 Day 3 Redux: WomenVenture 2014, Skycraft Update, IMC Club Award

Also: AvNav EFB, Lockheed Martin, One Week Wonder Update, Pelton Intvw-Part3

It was hard to miss the energy, enthusiasm, and interest in aviation by hundreds of women celebrating aviation during EAA AirVenture. Today, a day-long roster of women-centric events were organized by Women in Aviation, International), the 99s and EAA. Our ANN in-house airplane homebuilder, Earl Downs, stopped by the One Week Wonder project to check on its progress. The SkyCraft SD-one Minisport is one of those airplanes you just can’t walk past. It’s diminutive, sporty looking, and as cute as a bug. The SkyCraft Airplane C

NTSB Finds Damage From Inadequately Secured Cargo Caused Bagram 747 Accident

Partially Faults FAA For Lack Of Oversight Of National Airlines

The NTSB found that a National Airlines Boeing 747 freighter crashed on takeoff from Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan, because the five large military vehicles it was carrying were inadequately restrained. This led to at least one vehicle moving rearward, crippling key hydraulic systems and damaging the horizontal stabilizer components, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable. All seven crewmembers were killed in the April 29, 2013 crash.

CSF Congratulates the New Horizons Team On Their Flyby Success

Spacecraft Now On Its Way To The Kuiper Belt

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation extends their highest regards and congratulations to the entire New Horizons team on the success of their mission!

NTSB Prelim Released In CA Tucano Accident

Film Composer James Horner Fatally Injured When The Aircraft Impacted Terrain

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred June 22 in which film composer James Horner was fatally injured. Witnesses said they did not notice anything about the flight that would have indicated that the plane was in distress.

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Lt. General Jackson Speaks On Way Ahead For Air Force Reserve

Head Of The Air Force Reserve Command Was The Speaker At Air Force Association Monthly Breakfast

The head of Air Force Reserve Command discussed the Reserve’s future role in F-35 Lightning II maintenance manning, along with other initiatives July 7. Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson spoke at the Air Force Association’s monthly breakfast at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

AeroSports Update: EAA AirVenture App Is Available

The EAA AirVenture Application, Presented By Textron, Is The Official Mobile App For AirVenture Attendees

The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 application makes it easy to plan your travel to Oshkosh and maximize your stay. Use the map to navigate the grounds, discover more than 1,000 attractions, workshops and forums, visit over 800 exhibitors, and never miss a moment with features like “Near Me” or “Happening Now."

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Bruce Brandon

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

Airborne 07.14.15: Solar Impulse Delay, USN Pilot Betrayal, Wright Flyer-OSH15!

Also: AirVenture Innovation Preview, Aero-Calendar, Last Mugu EA-6B, ATSB, XCOR, Teamsters v Republic, MT-Prop

Following the record breaking oceanic flight of 5 days and 5 nights in the solar powered airplane by André Borschberg, Solar Impulse will undergo maintenance repairs on the batteries. Despite having completed the longest and most difficult leg of the Round the World Solar Flight, the solar powered airplane has suffered battery damages due to overheating. The Solar Impulse team said in a news release that the damage to certain parts of the batteries is irreversible and will require repairs

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.15.15)

“We are giving a huge amount of support to make sure this high-end fight is brought in on time.” Source: Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, head of Air Force Reserve Command.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.15.15): Feeder Route

A route depicted on instrument approach procedure charts to designate routes for aircraft to proceed from the en route structure to the initial approach fix (IAF).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.15.15)

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."

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