The family of 4-year-old Zoey Wahl, who was fatally injured when the Van’s RV-10 she was aboard went down in May of last year, has filed a lawsuit seeking $35 million in damages. While the lawsuit is specifically filed against Van’s Aircraft and FloScan, a company that manufactures a fuel flow transducer that was mounted on the aircraft, it also indicts the entire concept of the certification of experimental amateur-built aircraft. It seems that last Sunday’s final Red Bull Air Race of the season was a turbulent affair… Literally! Kirby Chambliss and Michael Goulian of the USA didn&rs
Granted 30-Year Lease On Lakefront Property In Winter Haven, FL
The Seaplane Pilots Association Foundation has been awarded a 30-year lease on lakefront land at Winter Haven’s Gilbert Airport in Winter Haven, Florida, to build a public seaplane base and a new headquarters building—the first such facility in the association’s 44-year history.
Team of Volunteers Who Rebuilt Historic B-29 And Returned It To Flight Will Be Honored During Wichita Aero Club Trophy Gala January 23, 2016
The Wichita Aero Club announced Tuesday that the volunteers and members of Doc’s Friends, the organization restoring a Wichita-built B-29 to flying condition, have been selected to receive the fifth Wichita Aero Club Trophy, presented annually to a living person, group, or existing organization with a strong relationship to the greater Wichita area, who have distinguished him, her or themselves in the field of aviation or aerospace within the most recent calendar year or during a cumulative career of significant achievements and contributions.
Includes 787-10, 777-300ER Aircraft Worth $8 Billion At List Prices
EVA Airways intends to purchase up to 24 787-10 Dreamliners and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, which is valued at more than $8 billion at current list prices, according to Boeing. EVA Airways will join the 787-10 launch customer team and will be one of the first airlines in the world to introduce the newest member of the 787 Dreamliner family.
Unless you were completely off the grid Monday, you know about the announcement by DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta of a task force that will establish rules for UAV registration. But will registration make things better and safer in the National Air Space? Not according to attorney and pilot Jonathan Rupprecht.
'Spare' Batteries May Not Be Placed In Gate-Checked Luggage
The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) providing information on the carriage of spare lithium batteries in passenger and crewmember personal carry-on and checked baggage including carry-on baggage checked at the gate or from on-board an aircraft.
Two Aircraft Join Two Others Already Flying For The Medical Facility
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has taken delivery of two Sikorsky S-76D helicopters for air medical transportation. The announcement was made at the 2015 Air Medical Transport Conference.
The first of seven upgraded AW101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopters has been delivered to the Royal Navy as part of Phase 1 of the Merlin Life Sustainment Program (MLSP). Under the MLSP design and manufacture contract, awarded to Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland in January 2014, 25 AW101 Merlin HC Mk3/3A aircraft will be converted to Merlin HC Mk4/4A configuration for the Royal Navy in two Phases as a replacement for the Sea King HC Mk4 in the amphibious support role.
Company Is Currently Taking A 'Temporary Pause' From Operations
Skydive Myrtle Beach is in a dispute with the Horry County (SC) Department of Airports citing what the company calls discrimination against it as an activity at the airport.
Three Companies Selected To Provide Commercial Launch Capabilities
NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP) has awarded multiple Venture Class Launch Services (VCLS) contracts to provide small satellites (SmallSats) -- also called CubeSats, microsats or nanosatellites -- access to low-Earth orbit.
Allegedly Allowed Checked Bags Containing Marijuana To Pass Through Security At KLAX
A TSA agent has been accused of taking bribes to allow checked luggage containing marijuana to pass through security checkpoints at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) in 2009 and 2010.
Completes Its First Overhaul Of An IO-360ES Installed On A Cirrus SR20 Trainer
The Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) has performed the first overhaul of a Continental Motors IO-360-ES engine. These engines are used on 40 Cirrus Aircraft SR20s operated as trainers by the University at CAFUC’s Luoyang base.
A Turbulent Industry Makes Progress Despite Poor Public Perception
The Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference was presented by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, better known as the AUVSI. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, attended the convention this year and talked with Brian Wynne, the president and CEO of AUVSI.
A Turbulent Industry Makes Progress Despite Poor Public Perception
The Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference was presented by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, better known as the AUVSI. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, attended the convention this year and talked with Brian Wynne, the president and CEO of AUVSI. Wynne explained that AUVSI represents many forms of unmanned vehicles. While it’s common for those of us in the aviation business to equate them to aircraft, Wynne says big things are also happening with unmanned ground vehicles and unmanned maritime vehicles
Seeks $35 Million From The Company For Wrongful Death And Injuries To Girls Mother, Indicts Entire Homebuilt Industry
The family of 4-year-old Zoey Wahl, who was fatally injured when the Van’s RV-10 she was aboard went down in May of last year, has filed a lawsuit against the company seeking $35 million in damages.
Bizarre... Unreal... And Other Words to Describe The Legal Attack Against Van's and FloScan As A Tragedy Is Manipulated To Blame The 'Deep' Pockets
Commentary and Opinion By James R. Campbell, ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief
I'm having a hard time getting my thoughts encapsulated in light of the facts that continue to emerge from what appears to be yet another attack on an aviation icon. I'm a bit outraged and more than a little concerned... A tragedy has taken place.... and apparently, someone MUST be blamed -- especially if that blame can be placed on those who have the
Leadership Of The House Aviation Subcommittee Says Registration Of UAVs Will Make NAS More Safe
The chairman of the House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee and the panel's ranking Democrat have come out in support of the DOT's creation of a task force that will craft registration rules for unmanned aircraft.
President And CEO Oscar Munoz To Take Medical Leave
United Continental Holdings, Inc. has announced that its president and CEO, Oscar Munoz, is on medical leave following a heart attack he suffered on Oct. 15, 2015. At this time, it is too soon to know the course of treatment and timing of recovery.
Bolen: Association Supports FAA's Increased Focus On The Issue
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen has expressed his support for the announcement by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and FAA of a new joint industry-government task force created to develop a process for registering unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Includes Across-The-Board Pay Increases, Boosts New Hire Compensation
The pilots of FedEx Express, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l. (ALPA), today approved a new contract agreement with FedEx management. The new agreement provides across-the-board increases to hourly pay rates and new-hire compensation, a significant signing bonus, retirement plan enhancements, work-rule improvements, and other positive modifications.
The First Customer Built SubSonex Personal Jet Has Made Its First Flight, Making It The Third Flying Aircraft
It was only a week ago that Sonex let us know they had completed their second factory SubSonex aircraft. Now, they are reporting that the first customer built kit version of the SubSonex has made its first flight.
The European Aviation Safety Agency Announces The Names Of The First Members Of The EASA Virtual Academy
After undergoing a thorough evaluation procedure, CAA International, the Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), the “Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile” (ENAC) and the “Servicios y Estudios para la Navigacion Aerea y la Seguridad Aeronautica” (SENASA) have become members of the EASA Virtual Academy.
"UAS technology represents the next frontier in aviation, creating new economic opportunities here at home. But safety must always come first. We cannot allow reckless individuals to endanger the safety of our airspace.” Source: Statement by House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ).
An authorization by air traffic control for the purpose of preventing collision between known aircraft, for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace.
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