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July 01, 2016

Airborne 07.01.16: Schumer Wants Ramp Checks, Cessna App, UAVs v Model Aircraft

Also: Enhanced Vision, Barnstorming: Schumer Is Wrong, CAF Atlanta, Virgin Galactic, SmartLynx, DARPA AFRE, Raytheon

Here’s a report that will have general aviation pilots shaking their heads in disbelief. During a media event in Farmingdale, New York on Monday, Senator Charles Schumer called on the FAA to step up ramp checks of small airplanes, which he says might prevent accidents. According to the Senator, the number of ramp checks on GA aircraft in New York has fallen over the past 10 years. And, he says as the number of inspections has declined, "Long Island has been plagued with a series of small airplane cras

Airborne 07.01.16: Schumer Wants Ramp Checks, Cessna App, UAVs v Model Aircraft

Also: Enhanced Vision, Barnstorming: Schumer Is Wrong, CAF Atlanta, Virgin Galactic, SmartLynx, DARPA AFRE, Raytheon

Here’s a report that will have general aviation pilots shaking their heads in disbelief. During a media event in Farmingdale, New York on Monday, Senator Charles Schumer called on the FAA to step up ramp checks of small airplanes, which he says might prevent accidents. According to the Senator, the number of ramp checks on GA aircraft in New York has fallen over the past 10 years. And, he says as the number of inspections has declined, "Long Island has been plagued with a series of small airplane crashes." Cessna Pilot Centers’ are using of the latest technology to give pilots convenient access to their online courses on an iPad even when the

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Aerial Firefighters Launch Rapid Response To Widespread Western Fires

Companies Report More Aircraft, Personnel Being Deployed Than In A Normal Year

The nation’s aerial firefighting industry is in a rapid response mode, as the explosive start-up of this year’s wildland fire season continues to scorch much of the Western US.

NTSB Releases Probable Cause Report In VA Fatal Accident

Student Pilot Fatally Injured On Solo Cross-Country Flight

The NTSB has released a probable cause report from an accident which occurred March 29, 2015 in Orange, VA that resulted in the fatal injury of a 16-year-old student pilot on a solo cross-country flight.

Montana's Last Doolittle Raider Honored

Staff Sgt. David J. Thatcher Laid To Rest June 27

Seventy-four years after the historic Doolittle Tokyo Raid, former Staff Sgt. David J. Thatcher, one of two remaining Doolittle Raiders, was laid to rest June 27 in Missoula, MT.

Very Small Video Streaming Drone Coming Soon

Mota JetJat Ultra, Available In July At $100 MSRP

The drone and consumer electronics company Mota Group has announced July availability of what it believes is the world's smallest streaming drone, Mota JetJat Ultra, at an MSRP of $100.

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Kathryn Purwin Takes Over As CEO Of Helinet Aviation Services

Predicts Growth For Helinet Technologies Division, Which Provides Law Enforcement And Surveillance Products

Kathryn Purwin, jet and helicopter pilot and widow of Alan Purwin, has assumed the role of CEO of Helinet Aviation Services. Helinet is an international provider of corporate travel, emergency medical service, electronic news gathering, motion picture, television and commercial production services since 1987.

Airline Industry Leader Joins Board Of Drone Airspace Management Start-Up

Former Alaska Airlines CEO Joins AirMap To Propel UAS Innovation Forward

Former Alaska Airlines chairman William S. Ayer has been named to the Board of Directors of AirMap, a provider of airspace information and services for unmanned aircraft. Ayer has also made an investment in the company.

Airbus Safran Launchers Joint Venture Finalized

Europe’s Latest Space Company Fully Operational

Airbus Group SE has finalized the creation of their Airbus Safran Launchers 50/50 Joint Venture, which becomes a fully-fledged operational company.

Canada's M3MSat Successfully Launched

Advancing Canada's Capabilities To Monitor Maritime Traffic From Space

Canada's Maritime Monitoring and Messaging Microsatellite (M3MSat) was launched successfully by the Indian Space Research Organization, from Sriharikota, India, along with another Canadian satellite owned by GHGSat Inc.

FAA Grants STC To Send Solutions For Connectivity Solution

Airtext Approved For Cessna Citation X

The FAA has granted STC approval for the installation of Send Solutions' Airtext passenger Iridium Texting Systems on Textron Aviation Inc. Cessna 750 (Citation X).

Dallas Company Sues Over Alleged Bait-And-Switch In $500M Airplane Parts Deal

United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney Among Defendants In Alleged Fraud Scheme

Airline industry veteran Robert Hogan and the Dallas-based company he founded have filed suit against his former employer, aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Connecticut-based United Technologies Corp. and others, claiming that they secretly and illegally excluded him and his company from a multimillion-dollar deal based on "fraud, manipulation and greed."

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Lockheed Martin, Israel Celebrate Rollout Of F-35 ‘Adir’

First Lightning II Aircraft For The Israeli Air Force

Israeli and U.S. government leaders joined Lockheed Martin recently to celebrate the rollout of the first Israeli Air Force F-35A Lightning II, marking a major production milestone for the future of Israel’s national defense.

Wisconsin Teen Faces Additional Charges In LAX Bomb Threat

Sentencing Hearing Postponed With Guilty Plea Pending

A Wisconsin teenager who made bomb threats against Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) is facing additional charges that have forced a postponement of his sentencing hearing.

Airborne 06.30.16: 7000th Citation, C Series Order, John Glenn Honored

Also: Solid Rocket Motor Test, OSH16 Coverage!, Ducted Fan, Welsh Farewell, Blue Origin, Boeing-Farnborough, European TBM 930

Cessna has delivered the first fractional Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet to NetJets. The delivery represents significant milestones for both NetJets and the Citation product line as this aircraft represents the 7,000th Citation delivered worldwide. To celebrate this milestone delivery, NetJets and Textron Aviation held a special ceremony at Textron Aviation headquarters in Wichita. During the ceremony, NetJets announced that due to owners’ gre

ICAO Condemns Ataturk Airport Attacks

Calls Actions 'Cowardly' On The Part Of The Terrorist

The leaders of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have expressed their strong condemnation of Wednesday's terrorist bombings at Ataturk Airport, and their deep condolences for the families of the victims of the tragic assault.

European Airline Execs Want 21 Day Strike Notice From Controllers

Strikes Cost Airlines Over $10 Billion Over Five Years, According To A Report

The CEOs of Europe’s largest airlines, joined EU policy-makers, tourism boards, consumer groups and research centers at an event Tuesday where the airlines issued a call for action in order to reduce the impact of air traffic controllers’ strikes on Europe’s economy.

Cessna Makes First Mexican Delivery Of Citation Latitude

Will Be Used For Business Travel In Mexico And North America

Cessna Aircraft Company has delivered the first Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet registered in Mexico to a customer who plans to utilize the aircraft for business travel within Mexico and throughout North America.

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London Airport Expansion Decision Delayed Again

Fallout From Brexit Pushes Decision Until After A New Prime Minister Is Chosen

Among the many effects of Brexit ... the British vote to leave the EU ... is another delay in a decision about which London-area airport will be expanded.

AeroSports Update: Flying Into AirVenture – Part 6: ADM And CRM At AirVenture

Flying Into EAA AirVenture At Wittman Regional Airport Can Be A Fun Adventure If Your Pilot Skills Are Tuned Up

For a recreational flyer, flying into Wittman Regional Airport during EAA AirVenture is part of the adventure. You’ll probably hear some wild stories about the arrival and departure procedures, but if you practice good cockpit/crew management it makes it a snap.

Yonkers, NY Votes To Ban Heliports

Company Had Proposed Numerous Sightseeing Flights To The Statue Of Liberty

The Yonkers City Council found a way to prevent multiple helicopter flights per hour to and from the Statue of Liberty; they voted to ban heliports in the community.

Klyde Morris 07.01.16

There Is Something To Be Said For Institutional Knowledge ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.01.16)

“The civil aviation community works diligently with States to keep our global network and its billions of passengers safe from terrorist threats, and we are deeply saddened in the aftermath of these cowardly assaults.” Source: ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.01.16): Terminal VFR Radar Service

A national program instituted to extend the terminal radar services provided instrument flight rules (IFR) aircraft to visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.01.16)

FAA Repair Station Locator

Need to find a certified repair station near you? This FAA resource allows you to search by state and type of repair needed to provide you with your options.

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