Also: Airbus Helicopters X6, Privatization BS, Boeing Delivers Record, ICAO v E-Cigs, NASA's Mars Plans, Big 737Max Order, Airbus H Pilot Club

The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its first-quarter 2015 avionics market report, and AEA President, Paula Derks says it is, “somewhat disappointing.”

In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to a bit more than $587 million, as reported by the participating companies. This figure represented a 9.9 percent decrease in sales compared to the first-quarter 2014, which is more in line with the first-quarter sales of 2013. Rig Approach provides helicopter operators with an automated, fully coupled, approach to offshore rig and platform landings, and is as an option on the Sikorsky S-92 helicopters. This system was certified by the FAA in May 2013. The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil and Transport Canada certified Rig Approach earlier this year, and EASA has now joined with their certification. While massive military jets and other high-performance aircraft will dominate the static display area at Dayton International Airport, spectators will also have a chance to discover the world of light-sport and ultralight aircraft; the smallest, simplest machines one can fly. All this... and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!! 

Airborne 06.19.15 is chock full of info in this Daily news episode for Friday, June 19th, 2015... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Brianne Cross, and supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalists Tom Patton, and Earl Downs, this episode covers:

• AEA Unveils First-Quarter 2015 Avionics Market Report
• EASA Certifies Sikorsky S-92 Rig Approach
• Vectren Dayton Air Show Adds Ultralights 
• Airbus Helicopters Launches X6 Concept Phase
• Barnstorming: We’ve Got The Annual Privatization Trial Balloon Blues
• Boeing Focuses On Record Delivery Pace
• ICAO Confirms New E-Cigarette Restrictions
• NASA's Bolden Signs Agreements To Advance NASA's Journey To Mars
• Boeing, AerCap Announce Order For 100 737 MAX 8s
• Airbus Helicopters’ Establishes H Pilot Club 

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