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Robinson R22 Celebrates 40 Years

Aerion Corporation Announces New Board Of Directors

Five-Member Board Will Represent Interests Of Majority Shareholders

Aerion has announced a five-member board representing the interests of major shareholders and providing an impressive depth and breadth of industry experience to guide the company's rapid growth as it pursues a supersonic renaissance.

WingX Version 9 Now Available

Includes Many New Features And Enhancements

With the last feature approved and the final tests passed, WingX Version 9 is now available on the Apple App Store. And note the name change, WingX Pro7 is now simply WingX.

Women In Corporate Aviation Announces Spring Scholarship Winners, Future Events

Six Women Receive Assistance To Further Their Educations

The Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) has announced six winners in their spring scholarship program.

Hartzell Engine Technologies Appoints New Service Facility

Winnipeg-Based Aero Recip (Canada) Ltd. Is The First Canadian Shop Approved To Provide A Full-Range Of Repair And Overhaul Services On HET Produced Aeroforce Turbochargers

Hartzell Engine Technologies has named Aero Recip (Canada) Ltd., as the first Canadian-based shop in the company’s Recommended Service Facility (RSF) network. They join Quality Aircraft Accessories of Tulsa, Oklahoma as the only RSF’s for AeroForce turbocharger systems.

Baldwin Offers IS-BAO/IS-BAH Operators Safety Performance Monitoring Program

Can Help Operators Achieve And Maintain Stage 3 IS-BAO Registration

Baldwin Aviation, a company engaged in developing, assessing and implementing Safety Management Systems (SMSs), has launched an innovative Safety Performance Monitoring Program (SPMP) which leverages the relationship between Baldwin and its clients to enable effective organizational safety processes.

Southern California Girls Invited To Girls In Aviation Day

Event Being Held At The Women in Aviation International 30th Annual Conference

As part of Women in Aviation International’s (WAI) 30th annual conference in Long Beach, held March 14-16, 2019, local girls from ages 8 to 17 are invited to learn about the career and lifestyle possibilities available in aviation and aerospace.

Drones A Useful Tool For Ski Patrol Rescue Teams

Victims Of Avalanche Can Be Located More Quickly, Increasing Chances For Survival

Drones are making it easier for rescuers to locate skiers and others who may have been caught in an avalanche in remote areas increasing the chances for survival up to 50 percent, according to some mountain rescue services in Europe.

Brazilian Navy Orders Three Multi-Role H135s From Airbus

Will Be Operated By The 1st General Purpose Helicopter Squadron

The Brazilian Navy has ordered three H135 light twin-engine helicopters to be operated by the 1st General Purpose Helicopter Squadron (HU-1). The aircraft will be dedicated to a wide range of missions such as special operations, transport of troops and freight, naval inspection, search and rescue and medical evacuation.

Atlas Aviation Announces New Contract And Location

New lease for Peter O. Knight And Plant City Airports

Atlas Aviation has announced a new, long-term FBO contract at Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF) that also includes nearby Plant City Airport (PCM). The new agreement and operations at PCM will officially commence on March 1, and there will be an Open House event on March 23rd.

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PRODUCT: Certain The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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AD NUMBER: 2019-03-11

PRODUCT: Certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.

Airborne 02.25.19: Aerobatic Championship, Speedy 787, ANN's April 1st Edition

Also: Bored Pilot, Indian Air Force Jets Collide, Max-Viz 2300 EVS, FAA UAS Symposium Rescheduled

A formal Nationals Site Review Process was ordered by the International Aerobatic Club Board of Directors at the annual Fall Board meeting in November of 2018 in order to find a new home for the aerobatic world’s national contest. Forty-four centrally located airports were assessed including previous U.S. Nationals sites, Sherman-Denison, Texas, and Oshkosh, Wisconsin. On February 15, the IAC Board of Directors met by teleconference, where the Board voted unanimously to select Salina, Kansas, as the l

Boeing-Embraer Partnership Receives Shareholder Approval

Deal Receives Overwhelming Support At Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting In Brazil

The proposed strategic partnership between Boeing and Embraer has been approved by Embraer's shareholders during an Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting held at the company's headquarters in Brazil.

DJI Improves Enterprise Drones And Fleet Management Software

Updated Matrice 200 Series Drones And FlightHub Software Lay The Foundation For BVLOS And Night Flights

DJI has unveiled new hardware and software tools to give professional drone operators improved control, safety, and security for high-stakes missions. The new Matrice 200 Series V2 drones are redesigned with better reliability, safety, and security features, while the FlightHub drone operations management platform gives organizations more implementation control and data security assurances.

Hoffa, Bourne Release Statement On Atlas Air Accident

Teamsters' Leaders Offer Support To Families

Teamsters president James Hoffa and Airline Division Director Capt. James Bourne have released a statement following the accident in Texas involving an Atlas Air Boeing 767 on Saturday.

Kopter’s SH09 Third Prototype Completes Initial Flight Tests In Switzerland

P3 Is To Be Transferred To Sicily To Significantly Open The SH09 Flight Envelope

Following its first flight in November last year, Kopter’s SH09 third prototype (P3) has completed more than 50 hours of testing at the company facility in Mollis, Switzerland, where it has been produced and it is currently supported.

Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation Announces Leadership Upgrades

Growing Mission of Foundation Adds Executive Director To Ranks

The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation (BHLF), under the guidance of President Tracy Forrest and Chairman Michael Herman; has appointed an Executive Director to handle the growing requirements of the Foundation, its enhanced mission, and its responsibility to follow the directions given it by the late Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hoover. BHLF President, Tracy Forrest, explained that, “Bob may be gone, but his vision for the future has left all of us in the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation a powerful gift and responsibility that we willingly undertake in his memory. Celebrating his life, and all that he left us, gives the Foundation an incredible mission to follow... and the opportunity to s

Colorado Pilots Challenge Seaplane Ban

Approximately 800 Seaplane Pilots In The State Are Unable To Use Their Ratings

If you don't live in Colorado, you might be surprised to learn that there is a ban on the operation of seaplanes on state-controlled waters such as lake and rivers.

GoFundMe Account Established For Family Of Sean Archuleta

Mesa Airlines Pilot Was Aboard The Atlas Air 767 Which Went Down Saturday

A GoFundMe page has been established for the family of Sean Archuleta in the aftermath of the accident Saturday involving an Atlas Air Boeing 767 which went down in Texas. Sean was one of three people fatally injured in the accident.

SWAPA Comments On State Of Operational Emergency

Union President Issues Communication To Carrier's Pilots

Captain Jon Weaks, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, issued a communication to the nearly 10,000 pilots represented by the association. In his communication he provided additional context and perspective on the self-described "State of Operational Emergency" declared by the airline. In his communication, Captain Weaks reaffirmed the safety of the airline, the confidence the pilot union has in AMFA mechanics to keep the aircraft in airworthy condition, and the joint commitment by SWAPA Pilots and AMFA mechanics to always protect the passengers.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.27.19)

"Approval by Embraer's shareholders is an important step forward as we make progress on bringing together our two great aerospace companies." Source: Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president and chief executive officer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.27.19): Nonapproach Control Tower

Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.27.19)

Aero Club of Washington

The Aero Club established a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) foundation in 1995 -- the Aero Club Foundation of Washington. All members of the Aero Club's Board of Governors and its officers serve as members of the Board of Directors and officers, respectively, of the Aero Club Foundation of Washington.

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Five-Member Board Will Represent Interests Of Majority Shareholders

Includes Many New Features And Enhancements

Six Women Receive Assistance To Further Their Educations

Winnipeg-Based Aero Recip (Canada) Ltd. Is The First Canadian Shop Approved To Provide A Full-Range Of Repair And Overhaul Services On HET Produced Aeroforce Turbochargers

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Can Help Operators Achieve And Maintain Stage 3 IS-BAO Registration

Event Being Held At The Women in Aviation International 30th Annual Conference

Victims Of Avalanche Can Be Located More Quickly, Increasing Chances For Survival

Will Be Operated By The 1st General Purpose Helicopter Squadron

New lease for Peter O. Knight And Plant City Airports

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Also: Bored Pilot, Indian Air Force Jets Collide, Max-Viz 2300 EVS, FAA UAS Symposium Rescheduled

Deal Receives Overwhelming Support At Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting In Brazil

Updated Matrice 200 Series Drones And FlightHub Software Lay The Foundation For BVLOS And Night Flights

Teamsters' Leaders Offer Support To Families

P3 Is To Be Transferred To Sicily To Significantly Open The SH09 Flight Envelope

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Growing Mission of Foundation Adds Executive Director To Ranks

Approximately 800 Seaplane Pilots In The State Are Unable To Use Their Ratings

Mesa Airlines Pilot Was Aboard The Atlas Air 767 Which Went Down Saturday

Union President Issues Communication To Carrier's Pilots

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