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July 21, 2016

Airborne 07.21.16: KC46 Update, Fly A P40 at AirVenture?, Runway Conditions

Also: ANN 2016 Oshkosh Schedule, Airplane Efficiency, Federal Excise Tax, A320neo, Jet Demos, 100+ Exoplanets, CFM's $8.2B Deal

The KC-46 Pegasus aerial tanker program moved closer to production last week as it completed all flight tests required for the Milestone C production decision by offloading 1,500 pounds of fuel to an A-10 Thunderbolt II - this is the airplane commonly known as the Warthog. Attendees at AirVenture next week will have an opportunity to Remember Pearl Harbor first hand. Redbird, A2A Flight Simulations, and Flying are sponsoring a 75th Commemoration of the attack on

Airborne 07.21.16: KC46 Update, Fly A P40 at AirVenture?, Runway Conditions

Also: ANN 2016 Oshkosh Schedule, Airplane Efficiency, Federal Excise Tax, A320neo, Jet Demos, 100+ Exoplanets, CFM's $8.2B Deal

The KC-46 Pegasus aerial tanker program moved closer to production last week as it completed all flight tests required for the Milestone C production decision by offloading 1,500 pounds of fuel to an A-10 Thunderbolt II - this is the airplane commonly known as the Warthog. Attendees at AirVenture next week will have an opportunity to Remember Pearl Harbor first hand. Redbird, A2A Flight Simulations, and Flying are sponsoring a 75th Commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor at booth, 445 during AirVenture 2016. They are joining with the Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor to allow AirVenture attendees to experience flying the custom MX2 full motion

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ONE Aviation Announces New Evolutionary Eclipse Model... Code Name 'Canada'

Top Secret Project Accompanied By Some Heavy Thinking and Aggressive Marketing

Here it is... hot off the wireless... an announcement by ONE Aviation that is most decidedly exciting. ONE Aviation has filled ANN in on the initial facets of an improved Eclipse project -- offering more performance and features. Currently known as 'Project Canada', ONE Aviation proudly intones that this new aircraft is all about offering MORE.

One Week Wonder Builders’ Signatures To Be Part Of Aircraft Livery

Sign The Digital Logbook To Have Your Name Included

At the core of EAA’s AirVenture is the love of building and restoring aircraft. EAA and partners undertook the One Week Wonder project to transform a standard Zenith CH750 Cruzer kit into a flyable aircraft in just seven days during AirVenture 2014.

DJI, AirMap Deliver Real-Time Wildfire Awareness And Geofencing Capabilities

Reliable, Real-Time Awareness Of Wildfires Reduces Drone Interference For Operators And Firefighters

DJI and AirMap have added real-time wildfire alerts to their geofencing data to help keep unauthorized drones from interfering with firefighting operations.

Air BP’s Second Sterling Pilot Scholarship Awardee Announced

Tuition Assistance Goes To 17-Year-Old Zoë Burnett

Air BP has awarded its second Sterling Pilot Scholarship to 17 year old, Aberdeen student, Zoë Burnett. This award which is valued at £10,000 (approx. $13,000) will enable Zoë to complete her Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) and take the first step towards realising her ultimate ambition of becoming a commercial airline pilot. Keen to get started, Zoë commenced her PPL training at Tayside Aviation at Dundee Airport in Scotland on June 14th.

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Garmin Team X Introduces GTX 45R And GTX 35R

ADS-B Transponders For Experimental Aircraft

Garmin has announced the GTX 35R, which meets Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out requirements and the GTX 45R that offers ADS-B Out, as well as ADS-B In benefits.

Fly A P40 Simulator At AirVenture

Redbird, A2A Simulations And Flying Commemorate The 75th Anniversary Of The Attack On Pearl Harbor

Attendees at AirVenture next week will have an opportunity to Remember Pearl Harbor first hand. Redbird, A2A Flight Simulations and Flying are sponsoring a 75th Commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor booth, #445, exhibiting with Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor and experience flying the custom MX2 full motion simulator built by Red Bird Flight Simulation to mimic the P40 that Major George Welch (2nd Lt at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack) flew in the Battle of Pearl Harbor.

Stemme Twin Voyager S12 Makes U.S. Premiere At AirVenture

Unveiling To Be Held On July 26th

The new Stemme Twin Voyager S12 will make its U.S. debut at AirVenture next week. The company will unveil the aircraft at an event held at its booth on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

North American Market Finds Appeal In New Aircraft From Holland

Dutch Flying Car Manufacturer Introduces New Commercial Design, The PAL-V Liberty

According to Dutch "flying car" designer PAL-V, its new 'Liberty' model represents a big step forward in aesthetics and safety from its "proof of concept" vehicle. The crux of getting a flying car into commercial production has been to design a vehicle that fits the current regulations ... which PAL-V says all of its competitors have strayed from.

Giving At-Risk Youth A Chance To Become Pilots

Tuskegee NEXT Celebrates Second Anniversary Of Program Assisting 100 Chicago-Area Youngsters Obtain Pilot Licenses by 2025

Honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airman, Tuskegee Next seeks to transform the lives of at-risk youth through aviation education providing career path opportunities so they can transform their communities. This year, nine Tuskegee NEXT cadets are participating in the program.

Skydiver Plans No-Parachute Jump From 25,000 Feet

Will Land On Sloping Ramp ... If All Goes According To Plan

Professional Skydiver Luke Aikins is planning a stunt that definitely falls into the category of "Kids, don't try this at home".

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CFM Signs $8.2 Billion In New Deals At Farnborough

LEAP Engine Orders And Commitments Surpass 11,100 engines

CFM International's industry-leading LEAP and CFM56 product lines remain the engines of choice for single-aisle aircraft, with the company announcing orders, commitments, and long-term service agreements for a total of 565 engines with a value of $8.2 billion (including undisclosed customers) at the 2016 Farnborough Airshow.

Student Pilot Fatally Injured On Solo Flight

Was A Student In Utah State University's Aviation Program

A student enrolled in the aviation program at Utah State University was fatally injured Monday when the Diamond DA-40 he was piloting on a solo flight went down under unknown circumstances.

Boeing Forecasts Demand For 1,850 New Airplanes In India

20-year Current Market Outlook Shows Continued Strength In The Single-Aisle Sector

Boeing is forecasting a demand for 1,850 new airplanes in India, valued at $265 billion, over the next 20 years. The company on Tuesday released its annual Current Market Outlook (CMO) for India during a briefing in Mumbai.

ALPA Reaches Milestone In Work To Inspire Future Pilots

Union Celebrates More Than 30 Years Of Promoting The Piloting Profession

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) reached a record 8,900 school students during the 2015–2016 academic year as the union celebrates more than 30 years of reaching new audiences to encourage men and women to consider becoming airline pilots.

CAL FIRE Arrests Hobby Drone Operator For Interfering With Firefighters

Forced Grounding Of Firefighting Aircraft To Avoid Risk Of Collision

CAL FIRE law enforcement officers arrested a Placer County man Friday who allegedly interfered with firefighting operations recently on the Trailhead Fire by flying a drone over the fire, forcing CAL FIRE to ground aircraft rather than risk a collision.

Aero-News AirVenture Update: This Is So Cool!

We Need Your Help To Find The Coolest Stuff At EAA AirVenture 2016

Stuff that’s new is cool…we get it…that’s why we’re bringing our AirVenture Innovation Preview webcast to you on Saturday evening, July 23, to introduce the things that are new and unique at EAA AirVenture 2016. However, there is a lot of cool stuff that has nothing to do with being new stuff. This is where we need your help.

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AeroSports Update: A Way For Airplanes To Be Safer

FAA Makes It Easier To Install Safety Technology That Does Not Have To Be Type Certificated

Many pilots who fly for recreation are flying type-certificated aircraft. Installing new equipment that requires type certification for these aircraft can be expensive, which has led to a lack of upgrading, even when the equipment and installation is simple and uncomplicated. Now, it looks like it may become easier to install safety improvements.

AEA To Award Five Aircraft Owners $1,000 Toward An ADS-B Upgrade

Daily Winners To Be Announced During AirVenture Via AEA Social Media Outlets

To help incentivize owners of general aviation aircraft to meet the Federal Aviation Administration's ADS-B Out mandate in the U.S., the Aircraft Electronics Association will randomly award five aircraft owners with $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture Oshkosh.

Airbus Group, Local Motors Name Drone Competition Winners

'Airbus Cargo Drone Challenge' Focused On Next-Generation Commercial UAVs

Airbus Group SE and Local Motors Inc. have announced the “Airbus Cargo Drone Challenge”, a co-creation competition for the next generation of commercial drones, which both companies launched in April.

Airborne 07.20.16: R44 Cadet Deliveries, Red Bull Budapest, UAL Pilot Suspended

Also: CA Airshow Tragedy, Zenith Designer Chris Heintz, Blue Angels, Astronics EVS, Mars Rover, USCG Rescue, Skydiver v KingAir

In the realm of helicopter training, a new trainer is now in service as the Robinson Helicopter Company has delivered its first two production R44 Cadet helicopters to Heliflite Australia, which is a longtime Robinson dealer. The two-place R44 Cadet received FAA certification in May of this year. The Cadet features a reduced maximum gross weight of 2200 pounds, while the derated engine power provides increased performance margins at high altitudes and extends th

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.21.16)

“India continues to have a strong commercial aerospace market and the highest domestic traffic growth in the world.” Source: Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president, Asia Pacific and India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.21.16): Due Regard

A phase of flight wherein an aircraft commander of a State-operated aircraft assumes responsibility to separate his/her aircraft from all other aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.21.16)

1986 Mig 29 UB / Fulcrum B For Sale

Having warbird dreams ... here's an opportunity. Occasionally we come across a listing for an unusual airplane for sale, and this one fits that bill. For a cool $4,650,000, you can own a Fulcrum B, demilitarized, of course.

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