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April 20, 2016

Airborne 04.20.16: Air Ambulance Regs, OneWeb, Spitfire Props

Also: 'Mena' Suit, CAF's Stephan Brown, Civil Penalty, UAL Fight, Deep Space Exploration, LEAP-1A Engines

One of the many amendments to the FAA Reauthorization Bill being debated in the U.S. Senate could change the way states regulate air ambulance services. The issue has been in the forefront in Montana, where consumers have been hit with large and unexpected charges for air ambulance services. State lawmakers say they are limited in what they can do because of federal laws. The amendment offered by Senators John Hoeven and Jon Tester would give states more control over the regulation o

Airborne 04.20.16: Air Ambulance Regs, OneWeb, Spitfire Props

Also: 'Mena' Suit, CAF's Stephan Brown, Civil Penalty, UAL Fight, Deep Space Exploration, LEAP-1A Engines

One of the many amendments to the FAA Reauthorization Bill being debated in the U.S. Senate could change the way states regulate air ambulance services. The issue has been in the forefront in Montana, where consumers have been hit with large and unexpected charges for air ambulance services. State lawmakers say they are limited in what they can do because of federal laws. The amendment offered by Senators John Hoeven and Jon Tester would give states more control over the regulation of air ambulance services. What is commonly been referred to as the, Florida Space Coast, saw its heyday during the race to space of the 1960s and waned as the space shuttle program was shut down.

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High School Students Compete In Cook-off for Astronaut Recipe Selection

Ten Teams Vie To Have Their Culinary Creations Boosted To ISS

Ten teams of high school students are competing to have their dishes selected as food for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. They’ll meet in a nationwide Culinary Challenge at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 21, at Space Center Houston.

Yokota Aids Japan With Earthquake Relief

Two C-130s Sent To Kyushu Region

The 374th Airlift Wing sent two C-130 Hercules aircraft and aircrew to the Kyushu region April 18, supporting the government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounding areas.

UAV Solutions, Inc. Files UAS In RAPS II Flight Demonstration

DHS To Assess SUAS For Border Security And Law Enforcement Communities

Two small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) belonging to UAV Solutions recently participated in flight demonstrations as a part of the Robotic Aircraft for Public Safety (RAPS) Phase II project sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). The RAPS project was launched to assess the extent to which SUAS can enhance situational awareness in support of border security and law enforcement operations.

Boeing Selects Supplier For 777X Full-Flight Simulator Suites

TRU Simulation + Training To Provide The Training Devices

Boeing has selected TRU Simulation + Training (TRU) as its supplier for the first 777X full-flight simulator suites for Boeing’s pro forma campuses. Pro forma training is offered to customers as part of the airplane sale.

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H215 Begins Demo Tour Of Argentina, Chile And Peru

Being Shown To Civil And Military Customers In Latin America

The H215 heavy helicopter, a member of the Super Puma family, is demonstrating its multi-mission capabilities and performance for aerial work in high & hot conditions during a demo tour of Latin America.

Australian War Memorial Welcomes 'Chook' Home To Roost

Was One Of The First Australian Aircraft Deployed In Afghanistan

The Australian War Memorial has welcomed a CH-47D Chinook helicopter into the National Collection.

Two Plead Guilty To Aviation-Related Federal Charges

Both Accused In Case Of Operating An Unregistered Aircraft

Two men charged in a case involving drugs, cash, and an airplane have pleaded guilty in federal court in Wyoming.

Pilot Suffers Apparent Heart Attack While Preparing For Takeoff

South Korean Co-Pilot Rushed To The Hospital, Leaving Plane On The Tarmac

The co-pilot of an Eastar Boeing 737-800 preparing for departure from Phuket International Airport suffered a heart attack in the cockpit Friday and died later morning.

Family Of Jenni Rivera, Others Each Seek $30 Million

Singer Was Among Seven Fatally Injured In Accident Four Years Ago

An attorney representing the family of singer Jenni Rivera said he is seeking awards of $30 million for each of the families of those aboard a Learjet 25 that went down four years ago with the singer and six other people on board, including two pilots.

UAL Fights Canadian Passenger Rights Advocate Over Website

Airline Sued Site Owner Claiming Harassment

A 20-year-old dispute between United Airlines and the owner of a website critical of the carrier has gone to court in Quebec, Canada.

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Snoozing FedEx Employee Takes Unexpected Trip

Went To Sleep In Tennessee And Woke Up Headed To Texas

A FedEx Express worker apparently not completely accustomed to the overnight shift wound up taking an unexpected trip from Tennessee to Texas along with the packages he was supposed to be loading.

'Mena' Producer Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Filed By Widow Of Man Fatally Injured In Airplane Accident During Film's Production

The widow of one of two crewmen fatally injured when the plane they were aboard went down during the production of the Tom Cruise movie "Mena" has sued the production company and the estate of the pilot flying the airplane.

Classic Aero-TV: Eclipse Aerospace - A Company Prepping for the Light Jet Future

Can A Light Jet Help Grow Your Business?

At NBAA2014 if you want to talk about light jets, Eclipse Aerospace was a good place to start. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell took the opportunity to talk with Eclipse Aerospace CEO and Chairman, Mason Holland to find out about business at Eclipse and the light jet market in general.

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Classic Aero-TV: Eclipse Aerospace - Prepping for the Light Jet Future

Can A Light Jet Help Grow Your Business?

At NBAA2014 if you want to talk about light jets, Eclipse Aerospace was a good place to start. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell took the opportunity to talk with Eclipse Aerospace CEO and Chairman, Mason Holland to find out about business at Eclipse and the light jet market in general. Holland says the last few years have been rough for the light jet industry, but things are starting to improve both in the domestic and international market.

Inhofe Praises Passage Of FAA Reauthorization Act Of 2016

Calls Bill 'Critical' To Ensuring The Viability Of GA

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK), member of the Senate General Aviation Caucus and certified flight instructor with more than 11,000 flight hours, voted Tuesday in favor of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 that passed the Senate by a vote of 95 to 3.

Industry Lauds Passage Of FAA Reauthorization Bill

Letter Groups United In Their Support Of The Measure

Several aviation groups representing interests from GA to airlines are praising the passage Tuesday of the FAA Reauthorization Bill in the U.S. Senate on a 95-3 vote.

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Aurora Successfully Flies Subscale X-Plane Aircraft

DARPA Vertical Take-Off/Landing X-Plane Program Achieves Critical Milestone

A subscale vehicle demonstrator (SVD) of the Aurora Flight Sciences' "LightningStrike" Vertical Take-off and Landing Experimental Plane (VTOL x-plane) for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) was successfully flown for the first time at a U.S. military facility. The flight of the subscale aircraft met an important DARPA risk reduction requirement, focusing on validation of the aerodynamic design and flight control system.

AeroSports Update: Pipistrel Receives EASA Certification

The New Pipistrel Virus SW121 Has Moved From Light Sport Certification To A Type Certificate Issued By EASA

When the definition of a light sport aircraft was created in the U.S. sport pilot regulations published in 2004, the definition was very much based on aircraft that were already certified in the European Union under a less restrictive standard. Generally, these aircraft are referred to as ‘microlights.’ Now, the Pipistrel Company of Slovenia has moved towards European type certification of one of its aircraft.

EHang Unveils New Models For Popular Ghostdrone 2.0

New Generation Of UAVs Comes With 4K Camera Standard

UAV manufacturer EHang has released two new versions of its popular Ghostdrone 2.0 drone: the Ghostdrone 2.0 Aerial bundle and the Ghostdrone 2.0 VR.

EASA Grants STC For DA20/DV20 Engine And Propeller Conversion

Allows Installation Of Rotax Engine, MT-Propeller

EASA has granted an STC to MT-Propeller Entwicklung for the engine and propeller conversion of the Diamond DV20 (EASA-A439) and DA20 (EASA.IM.A223).

Airborne 04.19.16: Airliner v Drone, DJI's New Platform, GA Airshow

Also: NAHI Changes, Aero-Calendar, Essential Air Services, More ICON Weirdness, BGen Leavitt, Airbus ACJneo, Kennedy Space Center

It looks as if what we feared could happen, did happen, as it is reported that a British Airways A320 reportedly impacted a UAV while on approach to Heathrow Airport Sunday afternoon. The pilot of the aircraft reported that an object had struck the airliner as it was arriving from Geneva and making its final approach to Heathrow. The flight landed without further incident. The plane was inspected by engineers and was c

Garmin Introduces Major Enhancements To Garmin Pilot iOS

Update Brings Free Global VFR Flight Plan Filing, Additional Overlays To Profile View And More

Garmin has rolled out new enhancements made available within the Garmin Pilot app for iOS mobile devices. Pilots flying around the globe, including Europe, are now offered the option of filing VFR flight plans for free directly with the country Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) with a Garmin Pilot subscription.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.20.16)

“The authorizations and other provisions included in this bill are critical to ensuring the general aviation community will continue to have access to and use our national airspace.” Source: Senator James Inhofe (R-OK).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.20.16): Air Traffic Control System Command Center

An Air Traffic Tactical Operations facility responsible for monitoring and managing the flow of air traffic throughout the NAS.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.20.16)

“Flyboard” Can Reportedly Reach 10,000 ft, 93 mph

There's been a adage about some parts of aviation that goes "Never fly any higher than you care to fall." That may be the case with the Flyboard.

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