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November 18, 2014

NTSB Remands Administrator v. Pirker Case Back To ALJ For Further Review

Board Determines That FAA Has The Authority To Regulate Aircraft Regardless Of Size

The NTSB has served the FAA and respondent Raphael Pirker with its opinion and order regarding Mr. Pirker's appeal in case CP-217, regarding the regulation of unmanned aircraft. In the opinion, the Board remanded the case to the administrative law judge to collect evidence and issue a finding concerning whether Pirker's operation of his unmanned aircraft over the campus of the University of Virginia in 2011 was careless or reckless.

Gulfstream Begins Delivering G650ER Aircraft

Airplane Handed Over Well Before Projected 2015 Target

Gulfstream recently delivered the first fully outfitted G650ER business jet to a customer, ahead of the 2015 projected delivery date.

Academy Of Model Aeronautics Responds To AP UAV Story

Growth In Number Of Small UAVs Does Not Automatically Equate To Danger To The Public

The Academy of Model Aeronautics has posted a response to an Associated Press story dated November 12 that indicated that "drone" sightings are up dramatically and "the government is getting near-daily reports — and sometimes two or three a day — of drones flying near airplanes and helicopters or close to airports.”

RAF WWII Trainer Offered At Auction

A 1939 Miles M14A To Be Sold By Bonhams Could Be Made Airworthy Again

A 1939 M14 Magister that was used to train RAF pilots of the famous Spitfire and Hurricane airplanes that roamed the skies throughout World War Two. The plane is to be auctioned at Bonhams Bond Street Sale November 30, with an estimate of $93,000 to $140,000.

Swiss Company To Restore Messerschmitt Bf 109s Found In Texas Barn

Acquired Six Of The Aircraft, Most Already Spoken For

The Messerschmitt Bf 109s (sometimes referred to as the ME 109) that were uncovered in a Texas barn earlier this year have been acquired by a Swiss company that plans to restore the airplanes to flying condition ... and most of the aircraft have already been sold, according to the company.

Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology Completes Campus Renovation

College Established In 1932 Adjacent To LaGuardia Airport

A multi-phase expansion, renovation, and sound abatement project has been completed at the Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology main campus in Flushing, NY.

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NASA Commercial Crew Partners Continue System Advancements

All Companies Report Reaching Development Milestones

NASA's industry partners continue to complete development milestones under agreements with the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. The work performed by Blue Origin, Boeing, Sierra Nevada Corporation and SpaceX during partnership and contract initiatives are leading a new generation of safe, reliable and cost-effective crew space transportation systems to low-Earth orbit destinations.

Columbia Helicopters Receives FAA CH-47D Certifications

May Now Begin To Operate Surplus Chinook Helicopters Acquired From The U.S. Government

The FAA has granted a Restricted Category Type Certificate for to Columbia Helicopters to begin flight operations of the eight Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters that it purchased surplus from the US government earlier this year.

Legend Cubs Honor Veterans In Alamo Liaison Squadron Flyby

Flight Of Four 'L-Birds' Overflew MacArthur Parade Field At Fort Sam Houston

Members of the Alamo Liaison Squadron in San Antonio, TX performed a flyby routine during “Salute to Veterans,” a Veteran’s Day celebration that took place today on Fort Sam Houston’s MacArthur Parade Field. The flight of four L-birds, or liaison aircraft, included two contemporary Legend Cubs along with vintage Piper L-4 and Taylorcraft L-2 aircraft.

Analyst: Sales Of Light Military Helicopters Likely To Decline

Forecast International Sees Downturn Over The Next 15 Years

The light military rotorcraft market has entered a period that will see annual production generally head downward during the next 15 years, according to industry analyst Forecast International.

Georgia Aerospace Engineers In A Potentially Bad Situation

State Law Requiring State License For Aerospace Workers At Odds With FAA Regulations

It's one of those examples of two governments working at cross purposes ... with regular people caught in the middle.

Boeing Secures Australian Army, Navy Training Contract

Will Train Helicopter Pilots For The Next 25 Years

Boeing will train Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army helicopter pilots for the next 25 years through a $600 million (Australian) contract that broadens the company’s partnership with Australia’s armed forces.

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KLM MD-11 Converted To Luxury Bed And Breakfast

A Night In The Airplane Apartment Part Of Vacation Site Promotion

A recently-retired KLM MD-11 widebody airliner has been converted into an "Airplane Apartment" by some enterprising entrepreneurs, and how they are giving the public an opportunity to win an overnight stay in the converted jet.

House Committee Hearing To Focus On Modernizing Nation’s Airspace

Full Transportation Committee Plans Hearing Tuesday

The Full Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a hearing Tuesday focused on preparing the next reauthorization of the FAA and the modernization and operation of the U.S. airspace.

F-35C Completes First Night Carrier Operations

Test Pilot Conducted Departure, Touch-And-Goes, Arrested Landing

The F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first carrier-based night flight operations aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego Nov. 13.

Airbus: Growth Seen For Latin American And Caribbean Airlines

Region Will Need An Estimated 2,300 Aircraft By 2033

According to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), Latin American and Caribbean airlines will require 2,294 new passenger and freighter aircraft between 2014 and 2033, including 1,784 single-aisle, 481 twin-aisle and 29 very large aircraft (VLA) worth an estimated $292 billion. Globally, by 2033 some 31,358 new passenger and freighter aircraft valued at nearly $4.6 trillion will be required to satisfy future robust market demand.

Pioneering Philae Completes Main Mission Before Hibernation

Team Hopes Lander Can Be Re-Activated When Comet Is Closer To The Sun

Rosetta’s lander has completed its primary science mission after nearly 57 hours on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.

FAA Issues Unapproved Parts Notification For Certain Barrel Nuts

Parts Attach Horizontal And Vertical Stabilizers On Phenom 100 Airplanes

The FAA has issued an Unapproved Part Notification (No. 2014-2014ACE072501) advising aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and parts suppliers and distributors regarding the standard hardware identified above, to conduct a close visual inspection for surface irregularities, such as gouges or cracks, before being installed on a product. Suspect parts should be quarantined until conformity to the manufacturing standard is verified.

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AeroSports Update: Is Your Parrot Legal To Squawk?

No, We’re Not Asking About An Exotic Pet Bird…This Is About Your ATC Transponder

As a recreational pilot that flies VFR all the time and seldom uses any type of tower controlled airspace, it’s common to just leave your transponder set to 1200 and not think much about it. However, it’s important to understand that your transponder must still meet testing requirements even though you’re just boring holes in the sky. Let’s take a look at the transponder, its background, and why the heck it “squawk’s.”

Seven Fatally Injured In Accident Involving Chinese Fighter Jet

Pilot Reportedly Ejected Safely From Airplane Thought To Be Prototype Jian 10-B Fighter

An airplane thought to be a prototype Jian 10-B fighter jet impacted a residential compound in Pi county in China Sunday, resulting in the reported fatal injury of seven people on the ground.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.18.14)

“We still hope that at a later stage of the mission, perhaps when we are nearer to the Sun, that we might have enough solar illumination to wake up the lander and re-establish communication.” Source: Stephan Ulamec, lander manager at the DLR German Aerospace Agency.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.18.14): Call Up

Initial voice contact between a facility and an aircraft, using the identification of the unit being called and the unit initiating the call.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.18.14)

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