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February 04, 2016

Airborne 02.04.16: ATC Privatization Fears Mount, PK Floats, IFD440 Update

Also: RIP Roger Boisjoly, Let Bob Fly, 1st Legacy 500, AZ Sales Tax Exemption, Hartzell 5-Blades, Air Transat, Pro Line Fusion

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo introduced the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization legislation. This legislation establishes a nongovernmental, independent, not-for-profit corporation, to modernize and provide U.S. air traffic control services. The Act is a six-year reauthorization of the FAA, and proposes a federally chartered air traffic control corporation that wil

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Airborne 02.04.16: ATC Privatization Fears Mount, PK Floats, IFD440 Update

Also: RIP Roger Boisjoly, Let Bob Fly, 1st Legacy 500, AZ Sales Tax Exemption, Hartzell 5-Blades, Air Transat, Pro Line Fusion

 

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo introduced the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization legislation. This legislation establishes a nongovernmental, independent, not-for-profit corporation, to modernize and provide U.S. air traffic control services. The Act is a six-year reauthorization of the FAA, and proposes a federally chartered air traffic control corporation that will be governed by a board representing the aviation system’s users and the public interest. Here’s some good news for our ‘fly and splash’ aviator

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Singapore Airlines' First A350 XWB Takes To The Sky

Airplane Slated For Delivery In A Few Weeks

The first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines yesterday completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France. The aircraft, featuring the airline’s iconic livery, will now enter the final phase of production, including further ground checks and test flights, before being prepared for delivery in the coming weeks.

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First 787 Delivered To Saudia

Dreamliner Fleet Continues To Grow In The Middle East

Saudi Arabia's national airline Saudia has taken delivery of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and a 777-300ER (Extended Range). A third Dreamliner will be delivered to Saudia within the next week. The airline ordered eight 787-9s in 2010.

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North Korea Reportedly Plans Satellite Launch

Analysts Say Launch Would Test A Missile That Could Reach The U.S.

North Korea has announced plans to launch an "Earth Observation Satellite" into orbit this month in what many are calling the test of a missile that could hit targets in the U.S.

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Daallo Airlines A321 Lands Safely After Explosion On Board

Video Captured Of Large Hole In The Airliner's Fuselage

A Daallo Airlines A321 operated by Hermes Airlines landed safely after an explosion tore a large hole in the fuselage of the airliner.

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Another ADS-B Receiver Company Turns To Kickstarter

FlightBox Has Already Surpassed Its Initial Goal

It seems very few days go by before we're seeing another aviation product turning to crowdfunding for a boost. The most recent that we've come across is an ADS-B receiver that its creators say will cost about the equivalent of a tank of avgas.

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AF Selective Re-Enlistment Bonus Program List Triples

Grows To 117 Eligible Specialties, Up From 40

Air Force officials have released details on the fiscal year 2016 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program. This year’s program, consisting of 117 Air Force specialties eligible to receive bonuses, is a substantial increase from the previous year’s program where 40 Air Force specialty codes were eligible.

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Rolls-Royce Wins Norwegian Order Worth $2.7 Billion

Will Power 19 Boeing 787 Airplanes

Rolls-Royce has won a $2.7 billion order from Norwegian for Trent 1000 engines and TotalCare long-term service support for 19 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

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Teamster Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement With GoJet Airlines

Five-Year Agreement Improves Work Rules

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Local 618 and GoJet Airlines have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract for approximately 500 pilots.

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Canadian Investigators Seek Access To ORNGE Air Ambulance Data

Aircraft Went Down In 2013, Resulting In The Fatal Injury Of All On Board

Canadian health and safety officials have gone to court to gain access to information from the cockpit voice recorder from an ORNGE air ambulance that went down in 2013 in Moosonee, Ont., resulting in the fatal injury of the four people on board the aircraft.

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MassDOT Applies For UAV Exemption

Would Use The Aircraft For Bridge, Tunnel, And Other Inspections

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has applied for authorization to use UAVs for inspection of bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure.

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Classic Aero-TV: Skyport's Roger Sharp - Lessons Learned from 2013

Flight Training Lessons From 2013 Still Relevant Today...

While at the Redbird Migration 2013, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell met with Roger Sharp, the general manager for Skyport and Redhawk Aircraft. Jim’s interview started with the question of, “What have we learned in 2013.”

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Classic Aero-TV: Skyport's Roger Sharp - Lessons Learned from 2013

Flight Training Lessons From 2013 Still Relevant Today...

While at the Redbird Migration 2013, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell met with Roger Sharp, the general manager for Skyport and Redhawk Aircraft. Jim’s interview started with the question of, “What have we learned in 2013.” Sharp replied that 2013 has been the year that has solidified the use of flight simulator training as a primary training tool...

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NBAA Opposes House ATC-Privatization Bill

Bolen Calls Proposal 'Fatally Flawed'

Following Wednesday's introduction in the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill to reauthorize funding and programs for the FAA, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) reiterated its long-standing opposition to the creation of a privatized air traffic control (ATC) system, funded by user fees, which is called for in the reauthorization bill.

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Foxx Makes Appeal For 'Certainty' In FAA Funding

Says Proposal To Spin Off ATC Could Jeopardize FAA Reauthorization

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says that spinning off ATC from the FAA could jeopardize the agency's overall funding.

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EAA Releases Youth Protection Policy Document

Explains How The Program Is Impacted By Association's New Policy

The EAA has released a document that is designed to help members understand how Young Eagles (YE) is impacted (or not impacted) by the new policy at EAA.

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Pilot Ditches Cessna 337 Off Hawaii Coast

Was Unable To Lower Landing Gear And Made Decision To Land In The Water

A pilot with some experience in emergency ditching put a Cessna 337 into the water in Keehi Lagoon near Oahu Tuesday afternoon.

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AeroSports Update: The Dreaded Ramp Check

Professional Pilots Are Usually Ready For Ramp Checks But Recreational Flyers Sometimes Fall Short

When we use the term ramp check, we are not talking about the unfortunate cases of pilots being approached and questioned by military uniformed personnel from various government agencies. What we are reviewing is the simple case of an FAA operations inspectors walking up in civilian clothes, shaking your hand, and announcing that you’re about to receive a ramp check.

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U.K. To Train Military Pilots In Phenom 100 Jets

Five Aircraft To Be Provided To UKMFTS

The U.K. Ministry of Defence’s Military Flying Training System, (UKMFTS) program has awarded a contract to Affinity Flight Training Services to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom using the Phenom 100. The contract will provide five aircraft to UKMFTS, and includes support services and an option for additional follow on aircraft.

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A-10 Survives The Budget Chopping Block

Carter: Plane Will Continue To Serve Through 2022

After years of budget uncertainty, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Tuesday that the A-10 has officially been taken off the budget chopping block.

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Airborne 02.03.16: SAE Boss Resigns, Zero Flies In Japan, Diamond Builds Dornier

Also: Transgender Pilots, Upset Prevention and Recovery, Southwest Airlines, FedEx, GE Cuts Jobs, Joint Base Lewis-McChord

The Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo faced some tough challenges this year because of the weather, and it appears there may be a little turbulence remaining. In a press release, the Sport Aviation Expo said they will begin plans for 2017 with a new Director, as Jana Filip has moved on to new opportunities and increased family time. Sebring Regional Airport Executive Director, Mike Willingham said, “SRA appreciates Jana’s dedication to the event for the pa

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.04.16)

“Secretary Carter’s announcement today that the Air Force will not prematurely retire the A-10 is a credit to the brave airmen from ... military installations across the country." Source: Statement from Senator John McCain (R-AZ).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.04.16): Local Airport Advisory (LAA)

A service provided by facilities, which are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground−to−air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWSS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.04.16)

No. 19 Operational Training Unit

Formed on May 1, 1996 and dedicated to raising a memorial to all who trained or served in any capacity with No 19 Operational training Unit at RAF Forres the Satellite of RAF Kinloss, and to members of the Polish forces who occupied the accommodation following the cessation of hostilities.

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