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April 07, 2017

Airborne 04.07.17: Harrison Ford Forgiven, Continental AD?, Airbus A319neo

Also: FAA Bill, Barnstorming, 30 737 MAXs, Allianz UAS, Tatenhill Aviation, Kaney Aerospace, Citation Mustang Sim

An attorney for actor and pilot Harrison Ford says he will not face any sanctions or restrictions on his pilot certificate for landing on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport on February 13. Attorney Stephen Hofer said that the FAA conducted a full investigation, including an interview with Mr. Ford. The agency "determined that no administrative or enforcement action was warranted," Hofer noted. "The agency acknowledged Mr.Ford's long history of compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, and his cooperative attitude during

Airborne 04.07.17: Harrison Ford Forgiven, Continental AD?, Airbus A319neo

Also: FAA Bill, Barnstorming, 30 737 MAXs, Allianz UAS, Tatenhill Aviation, Kaney Aerospace, Citation Mustang Sim

An attorney for actor and pilot Harrison Ford says he will not face any sanctions or restrictions on his pilot certificate for landing on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport on February 13. Attorney Stephen Hofer said that the FAA conducted a full investigation, including an interview with Mr. Ford. The agency "determined that no administrative or enforcement action was warranted," Hofer noted. "The agency acknowledged Mr.Ford's long history of compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, and his cooperative attitude during the investigation." Continental Motors issued Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB05-8B affecting all 520- and 550-series engines

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Avidyne Receives EASA Certification For Release 10.2 Software

Brings Synthetic Vision And Full Wireless Capability To IFD Series Product Line

EASA has certified Avidyne Corporation's release 10.2 (R10.2) software for their IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM Systems.

Canadian Airport Leaders Gather In Ottawa

Important Economic And Trade Role Of Airports Highlighted

Senior executives from more than two dozen airports across Canada were in Ottawa Wednesday to meet with parliamentarians and highlight the important role airports play in Canada's economy.

Sikorsky Innovations Marks Five-Year Anniversary Of Entrepreneurial Challenge

Eighth Competition Launched By The Company

Sikorsky Innovations has launched its 8th Entrepreneurial Challenge. The Entrepreneurial Challenge, led by Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky, is designed to accelerate innovators and disruptive technology concepts with applications in the aerospace market. Since its inception in 2012, the competition has named 16 global awardees and is actively pursuing collaborations with a number of awardees in its portfolio.

NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson Adds Three Months To Record-Breaking Mission

Was Scheduled To Return To Earth In June, But Will Stay Aboard ISS Until September

Already poised to break the record for cumulative time spent in space by a U.S. astronaut, Peggy Whitson is set to extend her mission with an additional three months at the International Space Station.

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Oregon Team Representing CAP In StellarXplorers National Finals

Team Placed Fourth Overall In The Nation, Is In Colorado Springs For The Competition

A Civil Air Patrol cadet team from the Oregon Wing’s Aurora Composite Squadron is competing this week in the national finals of the Air Force Association’s StellarXplorers National High School Space Competition. StellarXplorers uses the space systems program CAP has integrated in its aerospace education programs for many years, Analytical Graphics Inc.’s Systems Took Kit (STK).

Avidyne Announces First-Ever Installation Of IFD550 By Murfreesboro Aviation

MU-2 Installation Of Innovative New IFD550 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM With Integrated ARS, Synthetic Vision And Wx Radar

Avidyne Corporation has announced that installation and delivery of the first IFD550 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM with Attitude Reference Sensor (ARS) has been completed by Murfreesboro Aviation in TN (BoroAv.com), in a Mitsubishi MU-2.

Jeppesen Teams With Bytron For Optimized Crew Briefing And Flight Operations

To Offer Bytron Skybook As Its Primary Crew Briefing Solution For Operators

Jeppesen has teamed with Bytron, an aviation systems service company, to now offer Jeppesen flight planning data through the Bytron skybook software system. skybook provides a complete crew briefing and flight monitoring solution to maximize operational efficiency for airlines, business aviation and military aviation operators.

Sikorsky - PZL M28 Twin Turboprop Airplane Arrives In Rio de Janeiro

Will Demonstrate Short Takeoff And Landing / Multi-Mission Versatility

Sikorsky will demonstrate the extraordinary short takeoff and landing capabilities of the M28 turboprop airplane to interested military, civil and commercial operators in Rio de Janeiro during the LAAD Defence & Security trade show April 4-7.

Duncan Aviation’s Kansas City Shop Upgrades Gulfstream G150 For ADS-B

Follows Recent Upgrade Of Challenger 300

Duncan Aviation’s satellite avionics shop in Kansas City, Missouri, recently upgraded a G150 for ADS-B. As part of the upgrade, the shop sent the aircraft’s TDR-94D transponders to the avionics experts at Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln, Nebraska, location, to be upgraded.

U.K. Royal Navy Pilots Begin Flights In New F-35 Lightning II Simulator

Preparing For Trials With Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier Next Year

A world-leading flight engineering simulator created by BAE Systems is ready to be “flown” by F-35 Lightning II pilots for the first time as they prepare for flight trials on the UK’s new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier next year. The refurbished simulator will test pilots’ skills to the limits as they practise landing on the deck of the new aircraft carrier in a range of difficult sea and weather conditions provided by the simulator.

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Boeing Selects Plano, TX Site For Global Services Headquarters

Operations Set To Begin In July

Boeing has selected a site in Plano, TX for the headquarters of its new Global Services business unit, which will be operational in July.

Flagship Food Group Takes To The Sky To Advance Business Objectives

NBAA Provides An Inside Look At The Denver-Based Food Company

Flagship Food Group and Eclipse Aerospace were featured in the March/April 2017 edition of NBAA's Business Aviation Insider. The article details how Flagship uses general aviation to advance its business and connect with its facilities and teams across the US, including frequent trips to its key locations in New Mexico, Colorado, and Idaho.

Sonaca Aircraft Unveils The Latest Sonaca 200

Moves Towards European Certification

Sonaca Aircraft rolled out the Sonaca 200 in a ceremony in Gosselies, Belgium on April 3. In this new version of the Sonaca 200, 80% of the structure has been redesigned compared to the initial “Amateur Construction” version.

Rotax 915 iS Aircraft Engine Recognized As 'Powertrain Of The Future'

Award Announced At AERO Friedrichshafen

BRP-Rotax’ latest aircraft engine development, the Rotax 915 iS aircraft engine was awarded with the German aviation magazine aerokurier’s Innovation Award “powertrain of the future” during the AERO Friedrichshafen, the largest trade show for general aviation in Europe.

Textron Aviation Wins Turbo Skyhawk JT-A Order From Purdue Aviation

Aircraft Will Be Equipped With Garmin G1000 NXi Integrated Cockpit

Textron Aviation has received an order from Purdue Aviation, LLC for a Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A. The delivery to Purdue Aviation will be the first in the U.S. following FAA certification of the aircraft equipped with the next-generation Garmin G1000 NXi integrated cockpit. The company expects to achieve certification later this year.

Rural And Agricultural Groups Urge Congress To Oppose Privatization Of ATC

Says Rural Communities, Small Business, Agriculture Will Be Hardest Hit

The Agriculture Retailers Association, Alliance for Aviation Across America, Crop Life America, League of Rural Voters , National Agricultural Aviation Association, National Council of Agricultural Employers, National Farmers Union, National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, National Women in Agriculture Association, and USA Rice Federation released a letter urging Congress to oppose privatization of our nation’s air traffic control system.

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GAMA Welcomes New Era Of GA Development With Final CS-23 Rule

Will Allow Industry To Be More Agile In Response To Changing Technology

GAMA is hailing the launch of the EASA CS-23 final rule, calling it a true breakthrough for the general aviation sector.

ALPA President Pushes For Passage Of Airline Safety Act

Capt. Tim Canoll Sends Letters To Members Of The U.S. Senate

In a letter sent to each of the members of the U.S. Senate, ALPA president Capt. Tim Canoll urges the members to pass an extension of the Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act of 2010.

Klyde Morris 04.07.17

Klyde Faces That Most Difficult Time Of The Year ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.07.17)

"After some final adjustments on the aircraft and the first engine commissioning and taxiing/braking tests, the aircraft will make its first flight on around April 20." Source: Sonaca Aircraft Pilot and Chief Sales Manager Pierre Van Wetter.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.07.17): GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System

Ground Proximity Warning System

A radar-based flight deck system to give pilots audible warning by means of horns, buzzers, taped or synthetic voices of terrain close beneath an aircraft’s flight path.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.07.17)

TeamKitfox Forums

Whether you are a Kitfox builder, owner, pilot, or would just like to learn more about this great series of aircraft, the 1,000-member Kitfox forum community can help!

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