Also: Upgraded Bell 47s, LaHood Optimistic, 'Aero-Integrity', Darkside of the Moon, Flying People, 400th Mustang and SO Much More!

Airborne 02.03.12 is chock full of info about the week ending Friday, February 3rd, 2012... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Ashley Hale, and supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalists Tom Patton and Paul Plack, this episode covers: The FAA Closes In On Long-Term Authorization Labor Unions Oppose FAA Bill Compromise LaHood Optimistic for Long-Term FAA Bill Scotts-Bell Announces Upgrade Program Bell vs Eurocopter Sue -- Each Claims Victory New Bell Helo Named Barnstorming: Jim Has A Few Things To Say About ‘Aero-Integrity.

They Have No Idea What They're Getting Into -- Klyde Gets "Occupied"

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Achieves A 'Major Milestone' In CCDev2 Program

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Space Systems has achieved a major Dream Chaser milestone under NASA’s Commercial Crew Development Round 2 (CCDev2) Program.  Successful completion of this milestone required the assembly and delivery of the primary structure of the first Dream Chaser flight test vehicle. SNC has now completed all of its 11 scheduled CCDev milestones.

Company Won't Break Ground For New Facility Until April

Even though there's no building in which to build airplanes, Kestrel Aircraft Company says it has already recieved a great deal of interest in employment at the plant. Kestrel spokeswoman Kate Dougherty says that actual jobs with Kestrel in Superior, WI, are about two years away.

A Guide To All Kinds Of 2012 AIRBORNE Goodness!!

Click HERE For Complete Airborne 2011 Program Guide Well... after several months of planning, practicing and preparation, the first generation of a new programming effort from Aero-TV hit cyberspace late last year. In November 2011, ANN released Airborne 11.18.11 -- with the over-riding mission to offer this programming as a weekly news feature through the end of 2011 and then ramp things up in a BIG WAY as 2012 get underway -- and that's just what we're doing!

Completes Deal Struck At 2011 Dubai Air Show

Spirit Airlines has finalized its firm order for 75 Airbus single-aisles including 45 A320neo aircraft. The original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced at the 2011 Dubai air show. The airline has not yet announced its engine selection. Spirit's order for 45 A320 neo aircraft was booked in December 2011.

Pilots, Public Invited To Hospitality Event

If it's cold where you are, here's a warm thought. The Third Annual Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism and Aviation Bahamas Day aviation and cultural event will take place February 25th at Miami Executive Aviation, Opa Locka Executive Airport, Opa Locka Florida, from 1000-1500. The event offers general information on The Bahamas as well as information on charter flights and accommodations.

Will Be On Display During April Air Show

A Gulfstream G2 owned by actor John Travolta has been donated to the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, and will be on display for the museum's air show in April.

Will Team With Florida Cargo Company To Establish Caribbean, Latin American Presence

AvWorks Aviation is planning a strategic alliance with a Florida-based Specialized Air Cargo company. Details of the terms of the alliance will be disclosed in the Management Advisory Agreement the Company intends to enter into with the Air Cargo company.

Aero Linx: FAI -- AEROMODELLING All FAI Aeromodelling international championships, competitions and record activities are conducted under the direction of the FAI Aeromodelling Commission (CIAM). CIAM stands for "Comité International d'Aéromodelisme". The FAI Aeromodelling Commission establishes and maintains rules and criteria for FAI Aeromodelling competitions and records, FAI badges, security at world sporting events, and technical standards.