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Southwest Airlines 737 Suffers Uncontained Engine Failure

Shrapnel From The Engine Caused A Window To Shatter, One Passenger Reportedly Pulled Partially Out Of The Airplane But Safe

A Southwest Airlines 737-700 suffered an uncontained engine failure Tuesday, and one passenger was reportedly partially pulled out of the decompressing airplane through a window that was shattered by the shrapnel from the engine.

Airborne 04.16.18: Terrafugia Jobs, Planes Of Fame Airshow, King Schools

Also: A321LR Goes Long, Elbit Acquires Universal, Becker Avionics, Avionica MiniQAR

Terrafugia created 75 new US-based jobs within the past 12 months and is on track to add at least another 50 more by the end of the year, according to the company. Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group (Geely Holding) acquired Terrafugia in Fall 2017. Aviation enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that the lawsuit between Yanks Air Museum, Flying Tigers Aviation FBO and Planes of Fame Air Museum has been settled and the air show will go on this year. The settlement was reached with all parties interested in reuniting the aviation

Airborne-Unmanned 04.17.18: XPO 2018, Drone Broadcasts, Airbus Inspection Drone

Also: NZ AFB Drone Incident, Police UAVs, Inaugural Drone Boot Camp, Predator 5M Flight Hours

This is it! THE major unmanned exposition of the year -- AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018 starts Monday, April 30, 2018 at 1:00 PM and runs through Thursday, May 3, 2018, 4:00 PM (MDT) at the Colorado Convention Center, in Denver, CO. This premier event unites the largest global community of drone, intelligent robotics and unmanned systems leaders to shape the future of the industry. Featuring the largest and most comprehensive trade show, this event is the spot to learn from daily keynotes with tech visionaries and 200+

HondaJet China Will Expand Operations At Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

New Facility To Feature A Sales Showroom, Service Complex And Charter Operations

HondaJet China (Honsan General Aviation Co., Ltd.) will expand their operations at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's fixed-based operator (FBO) complex. The announcement was made during the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE) in Shanghai, China.

Embraer Delivers 14 Commercial And 11 Executive Jets In First Quarter 2018

First New Phenom 300E Among The Delivered Aircraft

During the first quarter of 2018, Embraer delivered 14 jets to the commercial aviation market across the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. In the business aviation market, 11 aircraft were delivered in the same period, being eight light jets and three large jets.

XTI Aircraft Company Offering Remains Open Until April 30

Share Price At $1.00 Until April 30, 2018

Updating information released March 12, 2018, XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) has announced that the current equity crowdfunding offering on StartEngine at $1.00 a share will close on April 30, 2018. The Company anticipates filing an Offering Statement for a new offering on StartEngine in the future for equity crowdfunding investments.

Gulfstream To Extend Operating Hours, Add More Capabilities In Beijing

Changes To Come In The Second Quarter Of 2018

Gulfstream has announced that its company-owned service center in Beijing will extend its hours of operation, enhancing its support of operators based in and traveling through the region. During the second quarter of 2018, the facility at Beijing Capital International Airport will add a shift from 3:30 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday.

Flexjet Launches Corporate Solutions to Complement Flight Department Needs

Corporate Solutions By Flexjet Will Assist Flight Departments By Identifying Opportunities To Increase Efficiency, Rationalize Fleets And Control Costs

Flexjet has announced Corporate Solutions by Flexjet, which will partner with corporate flight departments to enhance capabilities and efficiencies while maintaining the high standards expected by their companies.

New Drone Regulations Proposed In France

Would Require Electronic ID For Every Aircraft Weighing More Than 1.7 Pounds

The French Federation of Model Airplanes (Fédération Française d’Aéromodélisme) has released three documents that could become the foundation for new drone regulations in that country.

USAF To Change Aircraft Rescue And Fire Fighting (ARFF) Standards

Settles Lawsuit With Airshow Pilot's Family For $1.4 Million

The U.S. Air Force has settled a lawsuit with the family of Aerobatic Hall of Fame pilot Eddie Andreini who was fatally injured during a performance at Travis Air Force Base in 2014.

Orbital ATK-Designed Satellites Demo Affordable Access To Space For USAF

EAGLE Launched Saturday From Cape Canaveral Air Force Station In Florida

Orbital ATK designed the EAGLE (ESPA Augmented Geostationary Laboratory Experiment) experimental satellite for the U.S. Air Force’s AFSPC-11 mission that successfully launched on United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V vehicle April 14 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The AFSCPC-11 mission included a second company designed satellite, Mycroft, which is among several Department of Defense experiments hosted on the EAGLE platform as separate payloads.

Aims Community College Selects Flight1 Aviation Technologies Simulators

Ten New Simulators For The Aviation Program

Aims Community College of Greeley, Colorado has selected Flight1 Aviation Technologies, Inc. simulators for their flight training program.

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Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill Introduced In The U.S. House

Bipartisan Bill Focuses On Jobs, Airports And Infrastructure

Leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Friday introduced a bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), a five-year bill to reauthorize the programs of the FAA, provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation.

Senator Introduces 'Aviation Empowerment Act'

Would Allow Cost-Sharing For Flights Operated By Private Pilots

U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the Aviation Empowerment Act. The bill aims to reduce regulations on America’s pilots by more tightly defining key terms in the Federal Aviation Authority’s 1986 Advisory Circular and creating a new class of pilot.

Rolls-Royce Provides Trent 1000 Package C Update

Engine Powers About 25 Percent Of Boeing's Dreamliner Fleet

In its 2017 Full Year results released on March 7, 2018, Rolls-Royce outlined its management of certain Trent 1000 engine in-service issues and the estimated costs relating to the implementation of the solutions to address those issues.

Bombardier Announces Extended Range of 7,700 Nautical Miles for Global 7000

Flight Test Program 'Progressing To Plan', According To The Company

Bombardier has announced that its Global 7000 business jet, having completed multiple long-range flights around the world, now boasts a range of 7,700 nautical miles, connecting more city pairs than any other business aircraft.

First Flight For New Std.Libelle 201 BE Airplane

Flight Test Program Expected To Continue For Several Months

More than 50 years after the first flight of the Std. Libelle, a new chapter of the Glasflügel history has been opened with a recent development.

F-35 Completes Most Comprehensive Flight Test Program In Aviation History

Final SDD Flight Occurred April 11 At Naval Air Station Patuxent River

The F-35 program has accomplished the final developmental test flight of the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase of the program.

ABACE 2018 Makes Shanghai the World's Business Aviation Center This Week

The Region's Largest Business Aviation Event Brings Thousands Of Industry Professionals To Shanghai From April 17-19

The seventh annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2018) will open on April 17-19 at the business aviation base at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport.

Airborne-Unmanned 04.10.18: Section 336 Opposed, LAANC Partners, UAVs v Nuke

Also: Oregon SAR Drone, AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards, SenseFly & Trimble, Drone Imaging In Forestry

The Commercial Drone Alliance has called for Congress to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012. Since the implementation of the FAA’s Part 107 in 2016, which broadly authorized commercial drone operations in the U.S., drone use has been growing at an exponential rate. CDA claims that Section 336 of the 2012 FMRA currently prohibits the FAA from regulating qualifying model aircraft. CDA alleges that this exemption has been misinterpreted and abused—giving all m

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.17.18)

“Our aviation system is essential to our economy and to the American way of life. This bill provides many important reforms that will help U.S. manufacturers and job creators lead in a very competitive global marketplace.” Source: House Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA), on the introduction of a new long-term FAA funding bill.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.17.18): Steep Turns

In instrument flight, any turn greater than standard rate; in visual flight, anything greater than a 45° bank.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.17.18)

Opinion: Safe Hobby Flying Requires Education, Not More Drone Regulation

From Forbes, contributor John Goglia makes the case for saving Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The section precludes the FAA from making new regulations regarding model aircraft operated by hobbyists.

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Shrapnel From The Engine Caused A Window To Shatter, One Passenger Reportedly Pulled Partially Out Of The Airplane But Safe

Also: A321LR Goes Long, Elbit Acquires Universal, Becker Avionics, Avionica MiniQAR

Also: NZ AFB Drone Incident, Police UAVs, Inaugural Drone Boot Camp, Predator 5M Flight Hours

New Facility To Feature A Sales Showroom, Service Complex And Charter Operations

First New Phenom 300E Among The Delivered Aircraft

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Share Price At $1.00 Until April 30, 2018

Changes To Come In The Second Quarter Of 2018

Corporate Solutions By Flexjet Will Assist Flight Departments By Identifying Opportunities To Increase Efficiency, Rationalize Fleets And Control Costs

Would Require Electronic ID For Every Aircraft Weighing More Than 1.7 Pounds

Settles Lawsuit With Airshow Pilot's Family For $1.4 Million

EAGLE Launched Saturday From Cape Canaveral Air Force Station In Florida

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Engine Powers About 25 Percent Of Boeing's Dreamliner Fleet

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