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December 14, 2016

Airborne 12.14.16: Sleepy ATC, Iran Boeing Order, Balloon Accident NTSB Update

Also: Pilots Claim Fuel Problem, Tecnam Astore, EASA, SpaceX Delays, Marine Pilot Lost, Offutt AirShow, FL BizJets

Police were called to the control tower at Boise Air Terminal on November 19 after two St. Luke's helicopter pilots were unable to contact the controller on duty at 2:30 in the morning. When they arrived, the official report released late last week indicates that the police found the controller asleep and another who arrived later smelling of marijuana. Boise police arrived at the airport and attempted to contact the controllers through the security call system. It’s r

Airborne 12.14.16: Sleepy ATC, Iran Boeing Order, Balloon Accident NTSB Update

Also: Pilots Claim Fuel Problem, Tecnam Astore, EASA, SpaceX Delays, Marine Pilot Lost, Offutt AirShow, FL BizJets

Police were called to the control tower at Boise Air Terminal on November 19 after two St. Luke's helicopter pilots were unable to contact the controller on duty at 2:30 in the morning. When they arrived, the official report released late last week indicates that the police found the controller asleep and another who arrived later smelling of marijuana. Boise police arrived at the airport and attempted to contact the controllers through the security call system. It’s reported they also use spotlights, car horns, and police sirens to get someone’s attention - with no results. Boeing and Iran Air have announced an agreement for 80 aircraft that inclu

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Hillsboro Aero Academy, Horizon Air Launch Pilot Recruitment Program

Will Provide Tuition Stipends To Aspiring Pilots

Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA) and Horizon Air have signed an agreement to establish a pilot development program, which will provide a tuition stipend to students pursuing an aviation career. This program is designed to help recruit new students into the program at HAA and provide existing students with an opportunity to fly as a first officer/pilot with Horizon Air following the completion of their program.

Evergreen Aviation Technologies Selected For 767-300 Conversions

Modifications Will Take Place At MRO Facility In Taiwan

Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. will perform passenger-to-freighter conversions for the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) program, Boeing has announced.

Lockheed Martin, ULA Encapsulate EchoStar XIX Satellite

Launch Planned For December 18

The EchoStar XIX satellite has been encapsulated in its protective launch vehicle fairing. It is scheduled to launch Dec. 18 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 431 rocket contracted through Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services.

Airbus Helicopters H135 Earns Positive Reviews From CA Air Medical Provider

CALSTAR Says Latest Version Of H135 Series Light-Twin Air Ambulance Exceeded Expectations

California Shock Trauma and Rescue (CALSTAR), the first U.S. air medical transport service to operate the H135, reports the aircraft has exceeded expectations.

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Summit Air Announces Arrival of Large Cargo Door ATR 72 Freighter

Is The Only Aircraft Of Its Type Based In Canada

Summit Air has announced the arrival of their large cargo door ATR 72, the newest member of the Summit Air fleet. Summit's new aircraft is the only ATR 72 freighter in Canada that features a large cargo door.

Multiple F-35s Take To The Skies To Test Communication Data Links

All Three Variants Participate In Multi-Ship Testing

All three variants of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter were used by the 461st Flight Test Squadron in recent multi-ship testing, which employs four or six jets to ensure communication systems between the planes are working properly and accurately.

Pakistan CAA To Examine Pakistan International Airlines ATR Aircraft

Airline Grounds Fleet Of 10 ATR Airliners Pending 'Thorough Examination'

A week after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) ATR-42 airplane went down about 50 miles from Islamabad last week, and another suffered an engine fire Sunday just before takeoff, the airline has grounded its fleet of 10 ATR turboprop airliners pending "shakedown tests" conducted by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.

John Glenn Gymnasium At Muskingum University Honors Its Namesake

Facility Was Lighted Last Friday And Will Remain Lighted Through The End Of December

John Glenn Gymnasium, named in 1962 to honor Muskingum University's distinguished alumnus and trustee, is lighted in tribute throughout the rest of December.

United Airlines Permanently Ends D.C.-Manchester Route

Currently On Hiatus, But Will Not Return In April As Planned

United Airlines has permanently suspended its Washington, D.C. to Manchester, U.K. route, citing poor financial performance.

Pilots In India Claim Fuel Shortage For Landing Priorities

Incidents Last Month Involve Three Airliners From Different Carriers

The pilots of three Indian airliners apparently did not want to wait their turn for landing at Kolkata Airport in India, and told controllers they were low on fuel to get immediate clearance to land, according to Indian aviation officials.

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SpaceX Delays First Manned Dragon Flight

Now Slated For May Of 2018

NASA has updated its schedule for launching manned mission from the United States, and it indicates a slip in the date for the first SpaceX manned Dragon mission.

Iran Deal Won't Stop Planned Boeing Production Cut

Will Lower 777 Assembly Rate To 60 Per Month Starting Next August

Boeing's highly-touted deal to sell airliners to Iran Air will not change the company's plan to cut production of the 777 to 60 per year next August, according to the company.

AMC Enables Delivery Of Israel's First F-35s

Israel Is The Only Middle-Eastern Country Flying A Fifth-Generation Fighter

Air Mobility Command Airmen worked around the clock to ensure Israel’s first two F-35 aircraft were delivered Dec. 12, making the U.S. ally the only country in the Middle East flying a fifth generation fighter aircraft.

Alaska Airlines Reaches Tentative Agreement With Aircraft Technicians

Proposed Five-Year Contract Covers Nearly 700 Employees

Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) today jointly announced tentative agreement on a proposed five-year contract for the carrier's nearly 700 aircraft technicians and related employees. The proposed contract includes significant pay increases and added job protection provisions.

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AeroSports Update: What Is A Pilot License (Certificate?)

Do You Have A Pilot License Or A Pilot Certificate; Let’s See What The FAA Says

We found this information in a recent FAA Safety Briefing article and thought we would pass it along for our readers to think about. Sometimes FAA pilot certification seems to be a bit complicated and perhaps it is. In the article, we are reminded that the term license does not appear in anything that has to do with certifying pilots.

FAA Has Not Cleared SpaceX For Return To Flight

Planned January Launch Is Not A Done Deal

While SpaceX says it is ready to resume launching satellites into orbit aboard its Falcon 9 boosters, but the FAA says it is not so sure.

Southwest Airlines Inaugurates New Service To Cuba

Havana Becomes The 100th City In Southwest's Growing Network

Southwest Airlines on Monday began service to the carrier's 100th city, Havana, Cuba, with inaugural celebration on flights departing two U.S. gateway airports, Tampa International and Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International. Southwest Employees and Executive Leaders joined Customers in traveling aboard the first-ever Southwest flights to Havana.

Airborne 12.13.16: Twitter v Air Force 1, ICAS Honors Stein, Breitling Flyboard

Also: 12 Planes Of Christmas, Aero-Calendar, ACJ320neo, Yuneec Boss, UAL Mechanics, Boeing Forecast, Gunslingers CoC

According to a report, pressure on Boeing from President-elect Donald Trump could force the planemaker to make changes in the new Air Force One aircraft on order from the U.S. Air Force in an effort to cut costs, as Trump has suggested in a Tweet and a television interview. CNBC reports that if Trump insists on cutting costs for the new plane, it could mean that some components considered critical by the Air Force could be subcontracted or left out altogether, which could

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.14.16)

"The likelihood of those Boeing planes ending up in Iranian hands diminishes by the day." Source: Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.14.16): Hold-Short Position Lights

Flashing in-pavement white lights located at specified hold-short points.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.14.16)

Motion Picture Pilots Association

The Motion Picture Pilots Association was founded in 1977 by a group of concerned motion picture aviators at the urging of industry and government.

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