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Gulfstream Marks Five-Year Anniversary Of G650 Type Certification

More Than 250 Aircraft In Service

Gulfstream Aerospace recently marked the five-year anniversary of the Gulfstream G650’s type certification by the FAA with a look back at the aircraft’s esteemed history.

Uzbekistan Airways Selects GEnx Engines For Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Order Valued At Over $230 Million

Uzbekistan Airways has selected GEnx-1B engines to power four new Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The engine order is valued at more than $230 million (USD), including a custom-ordered spare engine. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2018.

Saab Offers U.S.-Based Production Capability For T-X Trainer Aircraft

Plans To Establish Production Capability In The U.S. For The Airplane

Defense and security company Saab together with Boeing are competing to win the tender process to supply the United States Air Force with an advanced trainer aircraft. Saab will establish manufacturing and production capability in the United States for the T-X advanced trainer aircraft, should the Boeing and Saab solution be selected.

A4A Names Veteran Industry Advocate Vaughn Jennings As VP, Communications

Promoted From Managing Director For Government And Regulatory Communications

Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, has announced the promotion of Vaughn Jennings to serve as the new vice president, communications.

Scientists Propose New Concept Of Terrestrial Planet Formation

Findings Recently Published In Earth and Planetary Science Letters

Scientists have long been intrigued by the surfaces of terrestrial bodies other than Earth that reveal deep similarities beneath their superficially differing volcanic and tectonic histories.

GA-ASI Conducts First Flight Test From Upgraded FTTC

Unmanned Flight Through Civil Airspace Covers 1,075 Nautical Miles

On August 30th, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems flew its first test flight out of its new Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The GA-ASI Block 5 Predator B/MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flew a round-trip of approximately 1,075 nautical miles. This was the longest transit flown by a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in Class A civilian airspace under a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) granted by the FAA. The COA authorized the Block 5 MQ-9 to fly in airspace managed by air traffic controllers without the requirement of utilizing a “chase” airplane.

EchoStar 105/SES-11 Shipped From Toulouse To The Cape For SpaceX Launch

Satellite To Be Boosted Into Orbit On Flight-Proven Falcon 9 Rocket In October

The new EchoStar 105/SES-11 spacecraft, built by Airbus, has been shipped from the Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France, to Cape Canaveral, Florida, for its forthcoming launch by SpaceX in October. The first satellite that EchoStar has constructed with manufacturer Airbus, EchoStar 105/SES-11 will be launched by SpaceX on a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

Stelia Aerospace Delivers The First BelugaXL Cargo-Door

First Aircraft To Enter Service In 2019

Airbus has taken delivery of the first main cargo door for the BelugaXL from its supplier Stelia Aerospace. The door is fully equipped with its electric and hydraulic systems. This delivery follows that, early July, of the upper fuselage section, to which the cargo-door will be attached and articulated.

On-Demand Jet Charter Marketplace Closes Series B Investment Round

Victor Secures $20 Million Led By BP Ventures

BP Ventures, BP's investment arm, has entered into a strategic investment agreement with B2C jet charter company Victor, committing to invest $10 million as lead investor to Victor's Series B fundraising round. The round, raising a total of $20 million, has been further bolstered through family offices and existing shareholders.

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Drone User Successfully Challenges Newton, MA Ordinance

Judge Ruled FAA, Not City Has Authority To Control Drone Operations

In a rush to try to control something they likely don't understand very well, the city of Newton, MA passed a law last December that banned drone flights below 400 feet over private and public property without the consent of the land owner, and required the local registration of drones. But the law has been overturned by a federal judge in Massachusetts, thanks to the efforts of a local drone user.

Aero-TV: CERTIFIED Dynon Avionics! - Upsetting The Avionics Apple Cart

Dynon Announces Certified Avionics For GA At AirVenture…

Dynon Avionics unveiled a new line of certified avionics for part 23 airplanes at AirVenture this summer. Michael Schofield, Marketing Director for Dynon Avionics, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at Oshkosh that the line is lead by the company's flagship EFIS system...

Cape Air Firms Delivery Schedule For First 20 Of 100 Tecnam P2012 Travellers

First Aircraft Will Be Delivered In January, 2019

Tecnam today announced the conclusion of an agreement with U.S.-based commuter airline Cape Air on delivery schedule for the first 20 of 100 Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft.

Boeing, Japan Airlines Announce Order For Four 787-8 Dreamliners

New Airplanes To Boost Capacity On Domestic Routes

Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced an order for four 787-8 Dreamliners. The order, which was previously listed on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, attributed to an unidentified customer, is valued at more than $900 million at current list prices and will expand JAL's Dreamliner fleet to 49 airplanes.

Leaders And Legends To Headline NBAA Convention's Opening Session

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta Among The Opening General Session Speakers

The Opening General Session of the NBAA-BACE October 10 in Las Vegas will feature an outstanding lineup of aviation industry leaders and legends as featured speakers.

Wipaire Receives Chinese Approval For Wipline 13000 Floats

Expands Gear Advisory Approvals

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted approval for Supplemental Type Certificate SA2CH for the installation of Wipline 13000 floats on the Viking Series 400 Twin Otter. Approval for Wipaire’s Amphibian Gear Advisory System (Supplemental Type Certificate SA39CH) was also expanded to the Cessna 172R and 172S. The system is also available in China on the Cessna 208 Caravan, 208B Grand Caravan, Quest Kodiak, Air Tractor AT-802/802A, and the Viking Series 400 Twin Otter.

ERAU Enrollment Climbs In Face Of Pilot Shortage

Has Increased Student Flights, Hired Instructors With More To Follow

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, FL has seen a significant uptick in enrollment in light of forecasts of a pilot shortage on the horizon and the growth of the airline industry.

Wyvern, Women And Drones Form Partnership

Will Provide EXACT UAS Certification Assessments For Members

Wyvern has partnered with the Women and Drones organization to offer its EXACT UAS Certification assessments to its members at a discounted rate. EXACT is an acronym for EXcellence, through Assessment, Continuous monitoring, and Training.

Klyde Morris 09.22.17

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Airborne 09.21.17: Pilot Runs 4 Senate, Seaplane Base Hit, Sonaca 200

Also: Mitchell Airport, AMA, Plane v Elk, Ariane 6, Lakeville Airport, Alaska Airlines

Airshow and test pilot Bob Bishop is launching a run for the United States Senate in 2018. He kicked off his campaign Monday with an event in Tucson which included a static display of a BD-5J campaign plane dubbed "Freedom". Bishop started his business career at the age of 13 while living in Phoenix, AZ. Flying and excellence have been his passions. "Being in service to others is his primary goal. He is a compassionate capitalist, who puts people before profits," the website states. Bishop built several examples of th

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.22.17)

“It’s a historic day for Tecnam. We are so proud to have fulfilled the needs of Cape Air, one of world’s largest regional airline operators." Source: Paolo Pascale, Tecnam CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.22.17): Approach Gate

An imaginary point used by ATC to vector aircraft to the final approach course. The approach gate is established along the final approach course 1 NM from the final approach fix (FAF) on the side away from the airport and is located no closer than 5 NM from the landing threshold.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.22.17)

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More Than 250 Aircraft In Service

Order Valued At Over $230 Million

Plans To Establish Production Capability In The U.S. For The Airplane

Promoted From Managing Director For Government And Regulatory Communications

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Findings Recently Published In Earth and Planetary Science Letters

Unmanned Flight Through Civil Airspace Covers 1,075 Nautical Miles

Satellite To Be Boosted Into Orbit On Flight-Proven Falcon 9 Rocket In October

First Aircraft To Enter Service In 2019

Victor Secures $20 Million Led By BP Ventures

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Judge Ruled FAA, Not City Has Authority To Control Drone Operations

Dynon Announces Certified Avionics For GA At AirVenture…

First Aircraft Will Be Delivered In January, 2019

New Airplanes To Boost Capacity On Domestic Routes

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FAA Administrator Michael Huerta Among The Opening General Session Speakers

Expands Gear Advisory Approvals

Has Increased Student Flights, Hired Instructors With More To Follow

Will Provide EXACT UAS Certification Assessments For Members

Quick, Klyde! Call Your Friend Elon!

Also: Mitchell Airport, AMA, Plane v Elk, Ariane 6, Lakeville Airport, Alaska Airlines

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