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All News

October 29, 2016

UPS Orders 14 747-8 Freighters

Airplanes Will Support Carrier's Fleet Expansion Plans

In a move that might breathe some life into Boeing's sagging 747 sales, the planemaker and UPS have announced an order for 14 747-8 Freighters. The agreement also includes an option to purchase an additional 14 of the cargo airplanes. 

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Generation Orbit Prepares For GO1 Wind Tunnel And Hot Fire Testing

Tests Will Be Conducted At AFRL's Rocket Lab At Edwards AFB

Generation Orbit Launch Services (GO) has announced the award of a SBIR Phase II Extension from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate, High Speed Systems Division (AFRL/RQHV) to enable wind tunnel and integrated hot fire testing of the GO1 hypersonic testbed. These efforts will further the development of the vehicle by validating aerodynamic models and demonstrating the functionality of the fully integrated GO1 rocket vehicle system.

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SilverArrow Acquires Majority Share Of PrivatAir In Switzerland

Buys 51 Percent Stake In The Premiun Airline And BizAv Group

SilverArrow Capital Group announced that it has acquired the majority share (51%) of PrivatAir, SA.

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Teamster Pilots At ABX Air Seek Single Carrier Determination

Union Calls For Airlines That Serve Amazon, DHL To Be Recognized As A Single Transportation System

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the Airline Division formally requested that the National Mediation Board initiate an investigation to determine if two subsidiaries of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) should be considered a single transportation system.

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Hawaiian Airlines Will Continue To Assign Seats On Samoan Route

Federal Complaints About The Practice Have Been Denied

The U.S. Department of Transportation has denied federal complaints about Hawaiian Airlines' practice of assigning seats on its Honolulu-American Samoa route based on the weight of the passengers.

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Build A Plane, Eagle Flying Museum Raffling Off A Cessna 150

Will Raise Money For Restoration Of A Classic Stearman

Build A Plane is joining hands with the Eagle Flying Museum to fund youth aviation education programs. The Fort Worth, Texas-based non-profit organization is raffling off a recently refurbished Cessna 150 to raise money for a new Build A Plane opportunity for kids to restore a classic Boeing Stearman.

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Teamsters File Motion For Contempt At Flexjet, Flight Options

Union Denounces Company For Failure To Bargain In Good Faith

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Airline Division and Local 1108 filed a motion for contempt and injunctive relief against Flexjet and Flight Options yesterday, following the company’s continued failure to bargain in good faith with the Teamsters.

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QF-4 Mission Nearly Complete

'Phinal Phantom Phlight' Hosted By Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s F/QF-4 System Program Office

The QF-4 Aerial Target mission is winding down and two of the aircraft visited Hill Air Force Base Oct. 25, so supporters of the F-4 Phantom IIs could see them one last time.

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Honeywell To Distribute New Inmarsat Aviation Safety Communication Service

MoU Signed Between The Two Companies

Inmarsat has announced its intention to appoint Honeywell Aerospace as a global distribution partner for its next generation SwiftBroadband-Safety aviation service.

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NY State Police Acquires 'Slightly Used' S-76D

Among Its Missions Will Be Transport For Governor Andrew Cuomo

The New York State Police is working on a purchase contract to acquire a "slightly used" S-76D helicopter for $12.5 million. The contract will include training for five pilots for the aircraft.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.29.16)

“These aircraft are a strategic investment for increased capacity for UPS customers around the globe. The 747-8 will allow UPS to upsize our network in both new and existing markets.” Source: Brendan Canavan, president, UPS Airlines.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.29.16): DVFR Flight Plan

A flight plan filed for a VFR aircraft which intends to operate in airspace within which the ready identification, location, and control of aircraft are required in the interest of national security.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.29.16)

His 'n Hers Glasairs

You might say the Sherwoods are an equal opportunity family. Husband Russell built himself a Glasair I, which he has enjoyed for many years. His wife Rhea, with 800-plus hours flying, was feeling a little jealous.

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