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October 06, 2016

Airborne 10.06.16: Blue Origin Test, Red Bull, Iran Rips Off Drone

Also: Red Arrows, AEA, Delta Pilots, Drone USA, Master Instructors, Tinker B-52, John H. Winant Award

Okay, we admit it, the whole crew at ANN are a bunch of space geeks. We watched the live video feed as Blue Origin tested the crew capsule escape system yesterday morning and cheered with the successful results of the test. The entire flight lasted about eight minutes. The launch was delayed by about 45 minutes as the Blue Origin team resolved some minor technical issues. The New Shepard booster lifted into the clear, blue Texas sky, and about 45 seconds into the flight the escape motor

ANN Battens Down The Hatches... Coverage Will Continue 24/7

Hatches??? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Hatches...

It's going to be an interesting few days for a number of ANN Staffers and their families. As Hurricane Matthew bores in on the East Coast of Florida, ANN's Tom Patton has already cooperated with the mandatory evacuation in his part of the world, Chris Odom is weather-proofing his home and hoping for the best and Jim and his wife, Masako (just outside the evacuation zone), may try to ride it out with plenty of water, a generator, gas grill, lots of munchies, a six-pack or two, and a cat and dog -- as well as a few friends that may need to get out of flood zones.

Airborne 10.06.16: Blue Origin Test, Red Bull!, Iran Rips Off Drone

Also: Red Arrows, AEA, Delta Pilots, Drone USA, Master Instructors, Tinker B-52, John H. Winant Award

Okay, we admit it, the whole crew at ANN are a bunch of space geeks. We watched the live video feed as Blue Origin tested the crew capsule escape system yesterday morning and cheered with the successful results of the test. The entire flight lasted about eight minutes. The launch was delayed by about 45 minutes as the Blue Origin team resolved some minor technical issues. The New Shepard booster lifted into the clear, blue Texas sky, and about 45 seconds into the flight the escape motor fired, separating the crew capsule from the booster. Blue Origin was fully prepared to lose the New Shepard booster during this test, but it continued to the fringe of space almost as if no

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Deadline For EASA TCO Authorization Is November 26

FAA InFO Issued Reminding Non-EU Carriers Of The Deadline

The FAA has released an Information For Operators reminding non-European Union (EU) commercial air operators, referred to as TCOs, of the EASA-TCO authorization needed by November 26, 2016, to conduct operations into the EU.

IATA Marks A Decade Of Making Aviation Safer

Calls for Industry Collaboration On Safety Management At October Conference

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is organizing a conference for aviation safety experts to advance safety management by sharing knowledge accumulated over the decade since the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety management standards and recommended practices were introduced.

Lockheed Martin Helicopter Business May Suffer In Third Quarter

Downturn In The Oil And Gas Industry Slowing Demand

An ongoing downturn in the oil and gas industry may affect Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky helicopter division, according to analysts.

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ASA Offers FAA Remote Pilot/Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide

Will Prep Potential Part 107 Operators For FAA Knowledge Test

A new FAA Remote Pilot/Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide is now available in print and in eBook PDF format from ASA. Applicants seeking a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating must pass an FAA Knowledge Exam. This study guide lays out the knowledge areas required for preparing to take this FAA airman knowledge test.

U.S. Army Awards Contract To Advanced Turbine Engine Company

Will Demonstrate Innovative Capability For Future Vertical Lift Helicopters

The U.S. Department of the Army has awarded a contract to the Advanced Turbine Engine Company (ATEC) – a joint venture of Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney – for the development and demonstration of advanced engine capabilities that could be applicable to a new fleet of future vertical lift combat helicopters.

Seychelles Signs Data Services Agreement With Aireon For Air Traffic Tracking

Agreement Will Bring 100% Air Traffic Surveillance Across The Region, Increasing Safety And Efficiency

The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has signed a data services agreement agreement with Aireon LLC. Through this agreement, SCAA will gain access to complete surveillance of the Seychelles FIR region, covering an area of approximately 2.63 million square kilometers, a majority of which is oceanic airspace, and borders the flight information regions of Kenya, Somalia, India, Mauritius, Madagascar and Tanzania.

Laurans A. Mendelson Receives GMAA Wright Brothers Memorial Award

HEICO Chairman And CEO Is 2016 Recipient

Laurans A. Mendelson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of HEICO Corporation, received the prestigious Wright Brothers Memorial Award from the Greater Miami Aviation Association at the Association’s annual gala dinner in Doral, FL on October 2, 2016.

China Airlines Receives Its 1st A350 XWB

Carrier Has Ordered 14 Of The Type

China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the ninth airline to operate the twin engine widebody airliner.

Florida, ERAU, Silver Airways To Provide Support, Career Path For Pilots

Financial Assistance, Enhanced Training Opportunities Available Through The School

In a continuing effort to find solutions for the national professional pilot supply shortage, as well as support Florida’s aviation economy and future, the State of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Florida’s hometown airline Silver Airways are partnering to offer financial assistance, additional training opportunities and a direct pathway to jobs at the Florida-based carrier.

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Startup Company Owners Convicted Of Defrauding NASA

Will Spend A Year In Prison For Their Transgressions

A federal judge has sentenced Yujie Ding to a year and a day in prison for his role in defrauding NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. U.S. District Court Judge Harvey Bartle III also ordered Ding to pay a fine of $3,000 and restitution of $72,000. Last week, Ding's co-defendant and wife, Yuliya Zotova, was sentenced to 3 months in prison, along with a fine and restitution.

Missoula, MT Air Ambulance To Be Taken Out Of Service

Area Will Rely On An Aircraft Stationed In Butte, MT

The Life Flight Northwest MedStar air ambulance that is stationed in Missoula, MT will be removed from the company's base at that airport at the end of the year.

Daher Appoints Simavia As TBM Representative For Russia

TBM 930 Made Its Russian Debut Earlier This Year

Daher has announced the selection of Simavia as its TBM aircraft sales representative for Russia.

Santa Monica's Anti-Aviation Attacks Claim Another Victim

Long-Term Airport Restaurant to "Fold Its Wings" in Response to SMO's Tripling Of Rent and Other Harrasment

Anywhere else a story like this would not be believed... that a city would drive out successful businesses, tax-payers, and other entities that brought attention, money, fame, and prosperity to its locale. Not only foolish and counter-productive, one has to wonder how something like this could happen here in America... and sadly, I really have no answer for you. And regardless of how all this plays out, if this doesn't signify how rabidly anti-aviation Santa Monica has become, and how thoroughly anti-American this city has decided to play its cards, nothing will. This time, the victim is a bystander in the airport war... clearly showing that the City of Santa Monic

AMA To Host AMA Expo East In February 2017

Event To Be Held At The Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) in cooperation with the Westchester Radio Aero Modelers (WRAM) announced it will continue the long-standing tradition of hosting an annual East Coast hobby trade show, which will be held February 24–26, 2017, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report In New York State Mid-Air Collision

Three People Fatally Injured In The Accident

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from a mid-air collision which occurred September 24, 2016, at 0923 EDT. According to the report, a Cessna 120, N3580V, and a Piper PA-28-140, N612FL, collided in midair while in cruise flight over North Collins, New York. The Cessna was destroyed and the private pilot was fatally injured. The Piper was destroyed and the private pilot and passenger were fatally injured.

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Congressional Members Question SpaceX Internal Investigation

Letter Sent To Air Force, NASA, FAA By Representatives With Connections To ULA

Several members of Congress led by Colorado Republican Mike Coffman have sent a letter to NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the FAA questioning the decision to allow SpaceX to lead the investigation into the loss of a Falcon 9 rocket on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral last month.

Wings Over The Golden Isles Air Show Cancelled Due To Approaching Hurricane

Snowbirds Had Stopped In Athens, GA To Wait For A Decision About The Show

The Wings Over Golden Isles Air Show scheduled for this weekend in Brunswick, GA has been canceled after Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency due to the approach of hurricane Matthew.

AeroSports Update: LOC Prevention Tips

One Pilot Thinks A Five Second Thought Process Could Prevent A Loss Of Control Accident

Yesterday in our AeroSports Update, ANN Assistant Editor, Earl Downs, address the forum he presented at the Zenith Open House and Fly-in held last month. The subject of his forum was loss of control (LOC) prevention, and the following is a piece of advice that he offered for preventing a loss of control by being ready for a problem to occur on takeoff.

Orbital ATK Resupply Mission To Space Station Set For Next Week

Scheduled For Lift Off From Wallops Flight Facility In VA October 13

NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK is scheduled to launch its sixth mission to the International Space Station at 9:13 p.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 13.

Dassault Aviation Delivers First Falcon 8X

Greece's Amjet Gets Initial Ultra Long Range Trijet

Dassault Aviation has delivered its first Falcon 8X, marking the entry into service of the company's new ultra-long range flagship.

Airborne 10.05.16: Tom Poberezny Honored, 5000th Citation, Hydrogen-Powered A/C

Also: MRJ Delays, Sagem’s Active Side Stick, SpaceX, Drone Arrest, Vintage Culver, HQ-60 UAV, N.O. Airport Director

Tom Poberezny has been the champion of recreational aviation, and we at ANN congratulate Tom for his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Even more important, his contributions to recreational aviation have overflowed into all areas of general aviation. The 69-year-old Poberezny is being honored for his diverse aviation achievements, perhaps the best-known of which is serving as EAA president for more than 20 years between 1989 and 2010. Cessna continues

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.06.16)

"To see our new flagship Falcon handed over right on time in perfect operating order gives us immense pride." Source: Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.06.16): Request Full Route Clearance

Used by pilots to request that the entire route of flight be read verbatim in an ATC clearance.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.06.16)

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National Sundowners' web site is dedicated to preserving and honoring the history of the stewardesses and flight attendants of the original National Airlines.

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