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August 19, 2016

Airborne 08.19.16: Congress Fails PAX?, AIRLANDER 10, Air Threats

Also: UAV SAR, The Fight For Truth, Medical Accident?, New Drones, A4A, CBP @NBAA, Continental Consolidates

FlyersRights.org has released a comprehensive Airline Passenger Report Card for all 535 members of Congress. Paul Hudson, the President of FlyersRights.org and a member of the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee, noted, "The very low scores and grades will come as no surprise to millions of American air travelers. Many members on both sides of the aisle received failing grades." A unique new aircraft that is a combination of lighter-than-air, airplane, and helicopter, has be

Airborne 08.19.16: Congress Fails PAX?, AIRLANDER 10, Air Threats

Also: UAV SAR, The Fight For Truth, Medical Accident?, New Drones, A4A, CBP @NBAA, Continental Consolidates

FlyersRights.org has released a comprehensive Airline Passenger Report Card for all 535 members of Congress. Paul Hudson, the President of FlyersRights.org and a member of the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee, noted, "The very low scores and grades will come as no surprise to millions of American air travelers. Many members on both sides of the aisle received failing grades." A unique new aircraft that is a combination of lighter-than-air, airplane, and helicopter, has been in the works for a number of years. Now, it finally made its first flight on Wednesday and it’s making the claim that it is the largest aircraft ever to fly. According to the c

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Vancouver Airport Lands Beijing Capital Airlines

First North American Destination For The Chinese Carrier

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) today announced that Beijing Capital Airlines (BCA) will begin service between Vancouver and Hangzhou, via Qingdao on December 30, 2016. The new, three-times-weekly service marks the first time Beijing Capital Airlines will fly to any destination in North America.

Tentative Agreement Reached On LAX Modernization Lawsuit

Would Help Clear The Way For Airport Improvements To Move Forward

Los Angeles, CA Mayor Eric Garcetti joined Councilmember Mike Bonin, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) on Wednesday to announce a tentative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would end lengthy litigation with community organization Alliance for a Regional Solution to Airport Congestion (ARSAC) over modernization plans at LAX. The MOU between LAWA and the Alliance for a Regional Solution to Airport Congestion (ARSAC) would be a landmark agreement that would help clear the path for billions of dollars in investment to modernize LAX.

A4A, Global Eagle Entertainment Launch Flight Ops Dashboard

Display Details Flight Operation At U.S. Airports

Airlines for America (A4A) has launched a new interactive data dashboard designed to provide the traveling public with access to aggregated flight operations information for U.S. airlines and airports across the country. The dashboard, displayed at airlines.org, was produced in partnership with Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (GEE) and will provide the current operation status for the top 30 U.S. airports by passenger volume.

Bomber Trio Participates In First Pacific Integrated Bomber Operation

B-52, B-1B, B-2 All Flew As Part Of The Exercise

History was made Aug. 17 when all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic power projection bombers, the B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit, simultaneously took to the sky during their first integrated bomber operation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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One-Million-Dollar NASA Space Robotics Centennial Challenge Underway

Space Center Houston, NineSigma Invite People To Help Shape The Future Of Deep Space Exploration

Building homes on Mars and interplanetary travel are no longer the stuff of science fiction; the latest achievements in robotics are putting these dreams within our reach. Today, the science and space learning center Space Center Houston, innovation firm NineSigma and NASA's Centennial Challenges Program announced the launch of the Space Robotics Challenge. The $1 million challenge will help further space exploration while inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Tata Consultancy Services, JetBlue Expand Strategic Relationship

Intent Is To Further Drive Airline Innovation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and JetBlue are ramping up their relationship to strategically optimize and transform key business channels and enhance digital customer touchpoints.

FlightSafety Names New Leadership At DFW North Learning Center

John Healey Tapped As An Assistant Manager At The Facility

FlightSafety International announces that John Healey has been named as an Assistant Manager of the company’s Dallas/Fort Worth North Learning Center. He joins Thierry Pierard who also serves as Assistant Manager.

NASA Prepares To Launch First U.S. Asteroid Sample Return Mission

OSIRIS-REx Scheduled For Launch Next Month

NASA is preparing to launch its first mission to return a sample of an asteroid to Earth. The mission will help scientists investigate how planets formed and how life began, as well as improve our understanding of asteroids that could impact Earth.

New Cheyenne, Wyoming Passenger Terminal Delayed

Terminal Will Not Be Completed Until Late 2018

Officials have delayed construction of a new passenger terminal at Cheyenne Regional Airport (KCYS), delaying the opening of the facility until late 2018.

Two Intelsat Payloads Are Installed On Ariane 5

Preparations Continue For Arianespace’s Next Heavy-Lift Launch

The Ariane 5 for Arianespace’s upcoming mission at the service of Intelsat is now complete following integration of the Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36 satellites – readying the launch vehicle for liftoff on August 24 from French Guiana.

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Boeing, Nok Air Partner For Humanitarian Aid Flight

Thai Airline Transports School Supplies, Clothing To Children In Thailand

Boeing and Nok Air partnered recently to launch a special humanitarian aid mission to Thailand.

Vector Space Launches New Software Platform, Satellite Design Division

Both Efforts Aimed At Enabling Space Entrepreneurs

Vector Space Systems, a space systems company focused on micro launches and micro space platforms and comprised of new-space and enterprise software industry veterans from SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, McDonnell Douglas and VMware, has announced the launch of its Software Defined Satellites business unit named Galactic Sky.

Aero-TV: Goodyear's Wingfoot One - What it Takes to Tour in a Zeppelin

Goodyear’s Wingfoot One Zeppelin is not the blimp (Navy slang, “Poopy Bag”) that you have known from the past. It’s a modern lighter-than-air machine, and this video will provide a fascinating insight as to how it operates and what makes it work.

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Aero-TV: Goodyear's Wingfoot One - What it Takes to Tour in a Zeppelin

Fly Along With Chief Pilot Hissem…

Goodyear’s Wingfoot One Zeppelin is not the blimp (Navy slang, “Poopy Bag”) that you have known from the past. It’s a modern lighter-than-air machine, and this video will provide a fascinating insight as to how it operates and what makes it work. Your guide in this captivating video is Spirit of Goodyear chief pilot, Gerald Hissem. The first part of the video discusses the operational requirements of the zeppelin, and you’ll probably hear things that you have never thought of before. Hissem formats his discussion by describing his trip from Akron, OH to Oshk

United Appoints New Senior Leaders

Andrew Levy Named Chief Financial Officer; Julia Haywood Named Chief Commercial Officer

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (UAL) has announced the addition of two key members to the company’s executive leadership team with the appointment of Andrew Levy as executive vice president and chief financial officer and Julia Haywood as executive vice president and chief commercial officer.

British Airways Cabin Crews Vote For 'Industrial Action'

Object To Performance Review System Implemented By The Airline

British Airways cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly in favor of industrial action in protest of a new controversial performance review plan at British Airways.

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Boeing Delivers 50th 787 Dreamliner To ANA

Japan's Largest Carrier Becomes World's First Airline To Reach Milestone

Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) celebrated the delivery of the airline's 50th 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony Wednesday at Boeing's Everett Delivery Center. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world's first airline to operate 50 787 Dreamliners.

Airbus Delivers World’s First A330-300 Regional

Saudi Arabian Airlines Is Launch Customer For The Latest Variant

Saudi Arabian Airlines, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A330-300 Regional, making it the launch customer for this new member of the versatile and successful A330 family.

AeroSports Update: Fabric Covered Planes At AirVenture

AirVenture 2016 Proved That Fabric Covered Airplanes Are As Popular As Ever

In the recreational side of aviation it is common to see lightweight airplanes with fabric covering. At first glance, it’s easy to believe that a fabric covered airplane is an old technology that simply didn’t go away. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Get Ready For The New Small Drone Rule

Part 107 Becomes Effective August 29

A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens next week on August 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective. The FAA wants to make sure you have the information you’ll need to take advantage of those opportunities.

Klassic Klyde Morris 08.19.16

Beginning August 29, You May Get The Same Blank Stares From Hopeful Commercial Drone Pilots, Klyde

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Airborne 08.18.16: New NAA Boss, Santa Monica Safe???, EASA Medical Update

Also: Military Chute Problem, Spaceport America, XPONENTIAL 2017, DeLand Tradeshow, NASA @Chicago, Speed Record, Bristow Rescues

The Board of Directors of the National Aeronautic Association has approved the nomination of Greg Principato to become the association's President and CEO. Principato has served in numerous executive positions within the aviation and aerospace industry including President and CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials, President and CEO of Airports Council International, and Executive Director of the National Commission to Ensure a Strong Compe

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.19.16)

“It was privilege to fly the Airlander for the first time and it flew wonderfully. I’m really excited about getting it airborne. It flew like a dream.” Source: Airlander 10 chief test pilot Dave Burns.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.19.16): Jump Zone

The airspace directly associated with a Drop Zone. Vertical and horizontal limits may be locally defined.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.19.16)

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