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Airborne 12.26.18: Citation Longitude, Tecnam P2012 Cert, King Stallion Delays

Also: Hartzell Scimitar Prop, StandardAero Acquired, Women In Corporate Aviation, First Serial H160

The Cessna Citation Longitude has recieved its provisional type certification from the FAA. This allows operators to begin training Pilots in preparation for aircraft deliveries early next year. Where the program is closer to its final phase of certification. President and CEO, Ron Draper, of Textron Aviation said, “From an unmatched cabin experience to its commanding performance, the Citation Longitude truly sets a new standard for the business aviation industry.” EASA has awarded full

FAA Seeks New Drone Advisory Group Members

Committee Charged With Guiding Integration Of Drones Into The NAS

The FAA has posted a notice in the Federal Register soliciting qualified candidates to serve on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). The committee provides an open venue for the FAA and stakeholders to identify and recommend consensus-based resolutions for issues related to integration of unmanned aircraft (UAS) into the National Airspace System.

EAA AirVenture Celebrates 50 Consecutive Years In Oshkosh During 2019 Fly-In

World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration Seeks People And Aircraft That Attended In 1970

The Experimental Aircraft Association is marking the 50th consecutive year of its annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention in Oshkosh in 2019 with a full schedule of activities for arriving aviators and residents of EAA’s hometown. The 67th annual event is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

CubCrafters Plans Celebration Of 10 Years Of The Carbon Cub

Fly-In And Reception Will Be Held In October, 2019 In Yakima, WA

CubCrafters will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Carbon Cub, the company’s most popular airframe series, during 2019. Milestones from the Carbon Cub history will be commemorated throughout the year and will culminate in an open-invitation fly-in & reception in October, dubbed Cubfest 2019, at the company’s factory headquarters in Yakima, Washington.

Amazon’s Air Network Expands To Support The Growth Of Prime Fast

Leases 10 Additional 767-300 Dedicated Amazon Cargo Aircraft, Increasing The Fleet To 50 Aircraft

Amazon continues to invest in ways to provide fast, free delivery for customers. The company ahs announced an expansion of its partnership with Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) by leasing an additional 10 aircraft to support Amazon’s growth. Amazon previously leased 40 Boeing 767 freighter aircraft in 2016, 20 of those with ATSG, all of which are now flying serving customers in the Amazon Air network.

NBAA Welcomes Safety Committee Member Michael Graham’s NTSB Nomination

Would Serve On The Board Until December 31, 2020

The NBAA is pleased to announce that Michael Graham, director, flight operations safety, security & standardization of Textron Aviation and an NBAA Safety Committee member, will be nominated by President Donald Trump to a seat on the NTSB. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Graham would complete the remainder of a five-year term expiring on Dec. 31, 2020.

Airborne 12.21.18: SparrowHawk III Returns, Robinson-Avidyne, Aspen STC

Also: 787th 787 Dreamliner, Detroit Flying Cars Accident, No Drone Hunts, Aero-TV: Innovation By Avilution

American Autogyro International, Inc. (AAI) has announced the restart of production of the SparrowHawk III Quickbuild kit. In addition, AAI will be offering enhanced support for the more than 100 SparrowHawk kits sold thus far. When the original SparrowHawk Gyroplane was first introduced, AAI notes that the homebuilt gyroplane kit industry had a poor reputation due to accidents. The majority of these could be attributed to flawed designs that used misplaced thrust vectors. The SparrowHawk corrected

Lockheed Martin Meets 2018 F-35 Production Target with 91 Aircraft Deliveries

F-35 Enterprise Has Doubled Production Since 2016; Eyes Another 40 Percent Increase in 2019

Lockheed Martin delivered the 91st F-35 aircraft for the year, meeting the joint government and industry delivery target for 2018 and demonstrating the F-35 enterprise's ability to ramp to full rate production.

The Aviation Futures Training Center Planned For Chicago

Aviation Sheet Metalworking Course Will Prepare Students To Earn $80,000 Within Five Years

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined City Colleges of Chicago and AAR to announce the new Aviation Futures Training Center to train students in aviation sheet metalworking. AAR, a global leader in aviation aftermarket services, will partner with Olive-Harvey College to prepare students for in-demand jobs in aviation, heavy manufacturing, boating, automotive repair, and HVAC.

Samson Switchblade Flying Car Could Re-Define Holiday Travel

Developers Of 'The World's Most Popular Flying Car' Set On Eliminating Travel Stress

As you enjoy this day after Christmas, but may be dreading the trip home, consider this. Someday in the future, people may be able to eliminate the stress of holiday travel by flying and driving on their own terms.

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“Mike has been a tireless advocate for business aviation safety, including championing our work to address single-pilot business aviation safety issues as lead of the NBAA Safety Committee’s single-pilot safety working group. We support his nomination for the National Transportation Safety Board.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen, on the nomination of NBAA Safety Committee member Michael Graham to a seat on the NTSB.

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Airborne 12.26.18: Citation Longitude, Tecnam P2012 Cert, King Stallion Delays

Also: Hartzell Scimitar Prop, StandardAero Acquired, Women In Corporate Aviation, First Serial H160

Airborne 12.26.18: Citation Longitude, Tecnam P2012 Cert, King Stallion Delays

FAA Seeks New Drone Advisory Group Members

Committee Charged With Guiding Integration Of Drones Into The NAS

EAA AirVenture Celebrates 50 Consecutive Years In Oshkosh During 2019 Fly-In

World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration Seeks People And Aircraft That Attended In 1970

CubCrafters Plans Celebration Of 10 Years Of The Carbon Cub

Fly-In And Reception Will Be Held In October, 2019 In Yakima, WA

Amazon’s Air Network Expands To Support The Growth Of Prime Fast

Leases 10 Additional 767-300 Dedicated Amazon Cargo Aircraft, Increasing The Fleet To 50 Aircraft

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NBAA Welcomes Safety Committee Member Michael Graham’s NTSB Nomination

Would Serve On The Board Until December 31, 2020

Airborne 12.21.18: SparrowHawk III Returns, Robinson-Avidyne, Aspen STC

Also: 787th 787 Dreamliner, Detroit Flying Cars Accident, No Drone Hunts, Aero-TV: Innovation By Avilution

Lockheed Martin Meets 2018 F-35 Production Target with 91 Aircraft Deliveries

F-35 Enterprise Has Doubled Production Since 2016; Eyes Another 40 Percent Increase in 2019

The Aviation Futures Training Center Planned For Chicago

Aviation Sheet Metalworking Course Will Prepare Students To Earn $80,000 Within Five Years

Samson Switchblade Flying Car Could Re-Define Holiday Travel

Developers Of 'The World's Most Popular Flying Car' Set On Eliminating Travel Stress

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