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October 20, 2014

Airborne at NBAA--10.20.14: HondaJet, Honeywell Forecast, Gulfstream's G500/G600

Also: Garmin's ADS-B For BizAv, R44s For Jordan, Textron Aviation, Hartzell Props, Clarity Aloft Pro Plus

At a news conference early Monday at the 2014 NBAA convention, HondaJet said that it is months away from first deliveries of the new airplane. After the news conference, ANN Editor in Chief Jim Campbell talked with HondaJet CEO Michimasa Fujino about getting the airplane into the hands of customers. If you are interested in what’s going on at NBAA 2014, the best place to start is by reading the Honeywell Global Business Aviation Forecast. This detailed report brings into focus what is expected in busi

Airborne at NBAA--10.20.14: HondaJet, Honeywell Forecast, Gulfstream's G500/G600

Also: Garmin's ADS-B For BizAv, R44s For Jordan, Textron Aviation, Hartzell Props, Clarity Aloft Pro Plus

At a news conference early Monday at the 2014 NBAA convention, HondaJet said that it is months away from first deliveries of the new airplane. After the news conference, ANN Editor in Chief Jim Campbell talked with HondaJet CEO Michimasa Fujino about getting the airplane into the hands of customers. If you are interested in what’s going on at NBAA 2014, the best place to start is by reading the Honeywell Global Business Aviation Forecast. This detailed report brings into focus what is expected in business aviation over the next decade. Several orders for the G500 were announced along with the rollout. Among the most innovative features of the new Gulfstream jets is the

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From California Firefighter Accident

S-2F Tanker May Have Struck A Tree Before Impacting Terrain

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident October 7 that fatally injured the pilot of an S-2F aerial tanker fighting a small fire in Yosemite National Park in California.

NBAA To Recognize Flying Safety Award Recipients At 2014 Convention

Five Member Companies To Be Honored For Safety Records

The NBAA will recognize five Member Companies for outstanding safe flying achievement, as well as hundreds more companies that have collectively compiled thousands of hours of safe flying, during NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014), taking place from Oct. 21 to 23 in Orlando, FL.

Garmin Continues To Increase Capability For G1000 King Air

New Updates For King Air C90, Added Savings On Key Safety Options For 200/300 Series

Garmin has introduced new capabilities and enhanced operational benefits for King Air C90 aircraft and the availability of the new Platinum Plus upgrade package for the King Air 200/300 series, which provides substantial savings on safety enhancing G1000 options.

Embraer Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Ethanol-Powered Ipanema

First Airplane Delivered October 19, 2004

The Ipanema agricultural airplane, powered by ethanol (hydrated alcohol) – EMB 202A, celebrated its 10th anniversary since certification on Sunday, October 19. The Ipanema was the first airplane produced in series, in the world, to leave the factory already certified to fly with this type of fuel – the same as is used in automobiles – and it is still the only one.

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Bell Helicopter Delivers First HEMS Bell 429 In The U.K.

Aircraft Goes To Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust

Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust (WAACT) has taken delivery of the U.K.'s first Bell 429 to be used for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS).

Elbit Systems Delivers 1,500th Enhanced Vision System

Improves Situational Awareness, Provides Safer Continued Descent Below Decision Altitude

Elbit Systems of America has delivered ts 1,500th Enhanced Vision System (EVS). The Kollsman EVS is a key component of an aircraft’s Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) which is certified for full operational credits.

European Investment Bank Backs Urgent Monrovia Airport Runway Upgrade

Follows Agreement Signed In Washington, D.C.

Urgently needed work to upgrade the runway and address safety at Liberia's main airport in the capital Monrovia will be backed by Europe's long-term lending institution, the European Investment Bank, following an agreement signed in Washington D.C.

NASA Soil Moisture Mapper Arrives At Launch Site

Will Be Deployed From Vandenberg AFB In January

A NASA spacecraft designed to track Earth's water in one of its most important, but least recognized forms -- soil moisture -- now is at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, to begin final preparations for launch in January.

Space Research Institute Awards Fellowships To Five Scientists

Will Support Two Years Of Biomedical Space Research By Each Recipient

Five young scientists have received First Award Fellowships from the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI). Through this two-year program, they will conduct research with the eventual aim of protecting astronaut health during long-duration spaceflights.

Esterline CMC Electronics Modernizes Critical Flight Display Systems

FDS Updated With ANSYS To Meet New DO-178B Standard

Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) is using ANSYS solutions to quickly and easily develop next-generation primary flight display systems for aircraft – reducing the time and costs required for certification while speeding time to market.

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Gulfstream Names Cindy Halsey VP Of Completion Planning And Design

Joins The Company After Working For Textron And As A Private Consultant

Cindy Halsey has been named by Gulfstream as vice president, Completion Planning and Design. She reports to Scott Neal, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales and Marketing.

New Zealand Training Company Calls For More Female Pilots

CTC Aviation Estimates Only About Four Percent Of Airline Pilots Globally Are Women

A flight school in New Zealand is actively seeking women to enter a training program to become airline pilots, as the industry forecasts that over 500,000 new pilots will be needed over the next 20 years.

AeroSports Update: Sport Performance Aviation Selects Superior XP-320

Superior Air Parts Announces That Sport Performance Aviation Has Selected The XP-320 Engine For The SPA Panther Sport Aircraft

Scott Hayes, V.P. Sales and Marketing for Superior Air Parts, Inc., has announced that Sport Performance Aviation LLC (SPA) has selected Superior’s 150-horsepower, XP-320 for its high-performance Panther Sport kit- built airplane.

Fabrication Begins On E2 Jets

Embraer Performs First Metal Cut At Facility In Portugal

The first metal cut of the E-jets E2, second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial jets, was made Thursday at Embraer's Évora plant in Portugal. The part is the wing stub forward pressure bulkhead of the first prototype of the E190-E2 jet, whose first flight is scheduled for 2016.

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Sierra Nevada Corp Steps Up Legal Action Against NASA

Looks To Block Boeing And SpaceX From Proceeding With Spacecraft Until Contract Protest Is Resolved

Sierra Nevada Corp. was notably left out of the money when NASA announced that Boeing and SpaceX had won contracts to develop spacecraft which will one day carry astronauts to the International Space Station. But the Louisville, CO-based company is not going down without a (legal) fight.

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Airborne 10.17.14: Enstrom Delivers, Flight School Scandal, NBAA2014

Also: Rare O-46 Rebuild, Valor Unveiled, OK's Anti-Fly-In Airport, FAA Screw-Ups,

The first Enstrom Model 480B-G has been delivered to Rick Boswell of New Hampshire with the Garmin G1000H glass cockpit installed. Certification of the 480B-G was completed in July, making the 480B-G the only helicopter in its class offering this sophisticated electronic equipment. A group of two dozen Indonesian flight school students who had signed up for training at Accessible Aviation International and California Flight Center in Long Beach, California found themselves in the middle of what looks like a scam when the offices of the school were suddenly vacated. We are

Aloft Technologies Announces Debut Of Clarity Aloft Pro Plus Headset

Will Be Introduced At NBAA In Orlando

Aloft Technologies, manufacturer of aviation headsets in use worldwide, announced the debut of their newest offering for the professional pilot, the Clarity Aloft Pro Plus, for its first introduction at the National Business Aircraft Association Convention in Orlando, Florida this week.

ARSA Celebrates Three Decades As Voice Of Aviation Maintenance

Celebration Held At Beginning Of 2014 Strategic Leadership Conference

On Oct. 15, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) celebrated its 30th birthday with a reception and dinner to open the 2014 Strategic Leadership Conference (SLC). The event continued on Oct. 16 with a full agenda that explored the state of the aviation maintenance industry.

Gone West: Wings Of Mercy Founder Peter VandenBosch

Founded Charitable Air Transportation Organization In 1991

Wings of Mercy Founder Peter VandenBosch died last week at the age of 91, according to the organization. Peter had recently experienced a significant decline after enjoying many years of good health.

Conflict In Ukraine Halts Antonov Transport Program

Short-Takeoff Heavy-Lift Aircraft Development Has Ground To A Halt

Russian planemaker Antonov had been developing a short-takeoff heavy-lift transport aircraft long-sought by the Russian military.

NTSB Seeks Dismissal Of Suit Tied To Massachusetts Accident

Says Law Firm Has No Standing To Request Investigation Materials

The NTSB has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Wolk Law Firm in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania seeking material related to an accident which occurred in May.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.20.14)

Aero Linx: The Naval Helicopter Association The Naval Helicopter Association, a non-profit organization, is open to anyone interested in naval aviation. Our members include active duty, retired, civilian, and corporate people. A subscription to Rotor Review magazine is included in your annual membership and is mailed quarterly. The magazine content includes articles and photographs about unit activities, new developments in rotary wing aviation, and special features of professional interest. NHA also sponsors professional and social functions including the annual NHA Symposium which alternates locations between San Diego and Norfolk, and hosts social events around the annual CNATRA Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In at NAS Whiti

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.20.14): Altostratus

Altostratus This middle cloud genus is composed of water droplets, and sometimes ice crystals, In the mid-latitudes, cloud bases are generally found between 15,000 and 20,000 feet. White to gray in color, it can create a fibrous veil or sheet, sometimes obscuring the sun or moon. It is a good indicator of precipitation, as it often precedes a storm system. Virga often falls from these clouds.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.20.14)

"I am extremely saddened by the loss of my friend. Peter devoted the last 23 years of his life to this wonderful mission. His faith, dedication, and hard work were something to emulate." Source: Wings of Mercy Board President, Terry Boer, in remembrance of Founder Peter VandenBosch, who died last week at the age of 91, according to the organization. Peter had recently experienced a significant decline after enjoying many years of good health.

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