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United Technologies To Acquire Rockwell Collins For $30 Billion

Combination Creates Premier Aerospace Systems Supplier

United Technologies and Rockwell Collins have announced that they have reached a definitive agreement under which United Technologies will acquire Rockwell Collins for $140.00 per share, in cash and UTC stock.

Instructor Support Now Available For EAA Young Eagles In Sporty’s Online Course

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Working With Sporty’s On The Curriculum

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus has joined Sporty’s Pilot Shop in helping EAA Young Eagles achieve their dreams of flying, with Embry-Riddle flight instructor support now part of the Sporty’s online Learn To Fly course available to all Young Eagles.

Washington State Parks Clarifies Drone Restrictions

Flights Are Allowed, But Permits Are Required

The State Parks division of Washington State has posted a document on its website outlining where and how drones can be used in the state park system.

Five Receive Master Instructor Designation In August

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Four instructors have renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of August, while a fifth earned the distinction for the first time. Master Instructors LLC said in a news release that all were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority. All obtained their designation through the Master Instructor "Fluid Review" program online.

Queensland, Australia Opens Consultation On First-Ever Drones Strategy

Invites Comments From The Public To Help Direct Future Policy

The Palaszczuk Government will implement Australia’s first whole-of-government Drones Strategy to address the business opportunities and regulatory challenges for this growing industry. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk released a consultation paper on the future of drone technology in Queensland while officially opening of the inaugural World of Drones Congress in Brisbane.

Seaplane Adventures Wins Fight Against NIMBY Homeowners

Marin County Planning Commission Rejects Tighter Restrictions, Vacates Three Current Restrictions

At a four-hour hearing last Monday of the Marin County (CA) Planning Commission, the panel not only did not impose tighter restrictions on seaplane operations in Richardson Bay, but voted to recommend the city vacate three existing restrictions because they violate federal law.

Miss America Contestant Flies Herself To Annual Pageant

Miss Vermont, Erin Connor, Is A Licensed Pilot

Here's one way to shatter the stereotype of a Miss America contestant. Miss Vermont, Erin Connor, got into a private airplane and flew herself and two passengers to an airport just outside Atlantic City, NJ for the annual pageant.

PenAir Pilots Leave Carrier In Droves

Operations In Jeopardy As Carrier Cannot Replace Them

Regional carrier PenAir, which filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 earlier this year, is now facing a mass exodus of its pilots which will likely force it to end all operations earlier than it had originally intended.

Belgian Military Helo Pilot Falls From Aircraft During Air Show

Reportedly Fell 'Hundreds Of Meters', Body Recovered Monday

A Belgian military helicopter pilot reportedly fell from his aircraft during an airshow over the weekend, and investigators are still trying to determine how he suddenly disappeared from his seat in the cockpit of the aircraft.

Antonov An-2 Down During Demonstration In Moscow

Two On Board Fatally Injured In The Accident

An Antonov An-2 biplane went down late last week during a demonstration intended to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the model.

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Aero-TV: The Patrouille De France: The Long-Awaited US Tour

Team Trained All Winter To Adapt To U.S. Air Show Rules

The Patrouille de France performed in April at Sun 'n Fun, and then toured a large portion of the U.S. during the month of April. In an interview with ANN Editor in Chief Jim Campbell, Lead Solo Pilot Capt. Aubert said that the team trained all winter for the 2017 demonstration to match with U.S. regulations for military team performances at air shows. The logistics were challenging, but he said that at each location in the U.S., the team had support personnel waiting for them to help facilitate their performances...

New Certification Rule For Small Airplanes Now In Place

Part 23 Rewrite Became Effective August 30

On August 30, the final rule overhauling airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes published in December of 2016 officially went into effect. The FAA expects this rule will enable faster installation of innovative, safety-enhancing technologies into small airplanes, while reducing costs for the aviation industry.

WTO Reverses Ruling Against Washington State Tax Incentive

Airbus Places Hopes On Separate Review Which Says Subsidies Were 'Illegal'

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has achieved a significant victory in its long-running dispute with the European Union over aerospace subsidies.

Coast Guard Eyes In The Sky Helped Guide Rescuers To Hurricane Harvey Victims

HC-144 CASA Surveillance Aircraft Becomes Airborne Communication Center

While Hurricane Harvey destroyed buildings, upturned cars and smashed boats, the Coast Guard’s Rescue 21 communication towers also fell victim to Harvey’s wrath. Rescue 21 is the Coast Guard’s advanced command, control, and direction-finding communications system used to help locate individuals during search and rescue cases. Without this system, the Coast Guard needed another means to communicate and coordinate rescue efforts.

Dream Chaser Spacecraft Has Successful Captive Carry Test

Free Flight Test Planned Before Year's End

The Dream Chaser engineering test article passed a successful Captive Carry test at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center last Wednesday as part of the Phase Two flight test efforts to advance Dream Chaser progress toward orbital flight.

Sonka Spectacular In Porto Win

The Czech Republic Pilot Claims The Second Race Win Of His Career At The Red Bull Air Race In Porto

The Czech Republic’s Martin Sonka claimed the second race win of his career at the Red Bull Air Race in Porto, Portugal on Sunday, and launched himself back to the top of the World Championship standings with only two races to go. In a Final 4 that was seen by 600,000 spectators on the banks of the Douro River, Canada’s Pete McLeod captured second for the third race in a row, and Matt Hall of Australia clinched third.

Airbus Perlan II Team Celebrates World Record Flight

Engineless Perlan 2 Reaches 52,172 Feet, Breaking Record Set By Perlan 1 In 2006

Airbus Perlan Mission II, the world’s first initiative to send an engineless aircraft to the edge of space, made history Sunday in the Patagonia region of Argentina by soaring to over 52,000 feet and setting a new world altitude record for gliding.

CAF C-47 Delivers Supplies To Areas Affected By Hurricane Harvey

'Bluebonnet Belle' Answered The Call To Deliver Supplies To Beaumont

We all love to see classic warbirds such as those owned and maintained by the Commemorative Air Force at air shows. Whether on static display or flying in tribute to the troops, they never fail to inspire.

Airborne 09.05.17: EA700 Wing POC Flies!, Seaplane Adventures, Lily Drone

Also: Voyager 40th, Sully Calls On Congress, Orbital ATK, 1st 737 MAX 8, FAA Suit, Mars Sim, Elbit Systems

The EA700 Eclipse upgrade program is speeding right along... ONE Aviation has confirmed the successful first flight of their aerodynamic proof-of-concept, EA700 wing. Experimental test aircraft N990NE was modified to test the new wing shape being used for the EA700 model currently in development. This aircraft still sports the E500 fuselage, engines, and stabilizers, but has had the wing modified to match the shape of the EA700 wing. Changes to the wing include the overall 4-foot increase in wingsp

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.06.17)

"The WTO has rejected yet another of the baseless claims the EU has made as it attempts to divert attention from the $22 billion of subsidies European governments have provided to Airbus and that the WTO has found to be illegal." Source: Boeing General Counsel J. Michael Luttig.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.06.17): Cold Temperature Compensation

An action on the part of the pilot to adjust an aircraft’s indicated altitude due to the effect of cold temperatures on true altitude above terrain versus aircraft indicated altitude.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.06.17)

South Carolina Aviation Safety Council (SCASC) The stated mission of the SCASC is to promote and improve positive attitudes and behaviors towards all areas of aviation safety (ground and flight) in order to reduce occurrence of personal injury and death, and property and equipment damage and destruction while ensuring the future of general aviation in South Carolina.

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Combination Creates Premier Aerospace Systems Supplier

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Working With Sporty’s On The Curriculum

Flights Are Allowed, But Permits Are Required

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

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Invites Comments From The Public To Help Direct Future Policy

Marin County Planning Commission Rejects Tighter Restrictions, Vacates Three Current Restrictions

Miss Vermont, Erin Connor, Is A Licensed Pilot

Operations In Jeopardy As Carrier Cannot Replace Them

Reportedly Fell 'Hundreds Of Meters', Body Recovered Monday

Two On Board Fatally Injured In The Accident

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Team Trained All Winter To Adapt To U.S. Air Show Rules

Part 23 Rewrite Became Effective August 30

Airbus Places Hopes On Separate Review Which Says Subsidies Were 'Illegal'

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HC-144 CASA Surveillance Aircraft Becomes Airborne Communication Center

Free Flight Test Planned Before Year's End

The Czech Republic Pilot Claims The Second Race Win Of His Career At The Red Bull Air Race In Porto

Engineless Perlan 2 Reaches 52,172 Feet, Breaking Record Set By Perlan 1 In 2006

'Bluebonnet Belle' Answered The Call To Deliver Supplies To Beaumont

Also: Voyager 40th, Sully Calls On Congress, Orbital ATK, 1st 737 MAX 8, FAA Suit, Mars Sim, Elbit Systems

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