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October 17, 2013

Plane Wreckage Removed From Great Dismal Swamp In VA

Aircraft Went Down Last Week With Four People On Board

The wreckage of a Cessna 340 which went down in Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp last Thursday resulting in the fatal injury of four people on board has been removed from the swamp by local authorities.

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Strong 2014 Business Travel At Risk From Partial Shutdown, Threat Of Default

Final GBTA BTI Outlook Of The Year Shows Rising Momentum, But Group Notes Serious Concerns from Business Travel Professionals

Business travel spending is expected to see a robust year in 2014 fueled by steady corporate profits, increases in business investment and an improving U.S. economy. However, the ongoing partial government shutdown and potential default could derail progress and is already impacting business travel sentiment.

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Only 42 Percent Of Aircraft Flying In South Africa Are Certified Airworthy

Only 5,300 Have Current Airworthiness Certificates, According To Transport Ministry

Of the 12,500 aircraft listed on the South African Civil Aviation Authority flight register, only 5,300 have current airworthiness certificates, according to the Minister of Transport.

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New Military Aircraft Test Laboratory Unveiled At U.K.'s Loughborough University

U.K. Facility To Conduct Research Into Military Jet Aircraft

A selection of senior representatives from BAE recently visited Loughborough University to view a new test laboratory for research into military jet aircraft – the only one of its kind in the U.K. Developed in partnership with BAE, Loughborough and colleagues from the Universities of Cranfield and Leicester, the facility can assess how to cool the electronic systems within an aircraft most effectively; a process known as thermal management.

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Beechcraft To Highlight King Air C90GTx At Chinese GA Convention

Event Supported by the Civil Aviation Administration Of China

Beechcraft will participate in the  2013 China International General Aviation Convention (CIGAC) this week in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China. The company will display a King Air C90GTx at the biennial event, which is supported by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the People’s Government of Shaanxi Province and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade to support the development of general aviation in the country.  

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Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas Exceeds Expectations

Nearly 2,200 Attend The Conference Held In Seattle

This year's Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas played host to the continent's largest dedicated display of aircraft interior products and services, welcoming over 2,180 attendees (pre-audit figure) to Seattle from 1 - 3 October.

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Elbit To Supply Advanced HMD Systems For Korean Utility Helicopter

Follow-On Contract Covers Four-Year Period

Elbit Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract to supply advanced Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) systems for the Republic of Korea Army's SURION helicopter. The contract, which is in an amount that is not material to Elbit Systems, will be performed over a four-year period. Elbit Systems will supply the HMD systems to Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), the original manufacture of the SURION helicopter.

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LA Airport Worker Arrested For Dry Ice Explosion

Incidents Occurred Sunday And Monday At KLAX

An airport ground services worker has been arrested in connection with two dry ice incidents at Los Angeles International Airport. The worker is being held on $1 million bond on one charge of possession of an explosive or destructive device near an aircraft.

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Airbus Military Services Logistic Hub Starts Operations

Aircraft-On-Ground Service Sends Spare Parts Worldwide In Less Than Four Hours

The Airbus Military Services Logistic Hub has started operations in Seville, Spain, in line with the Full In-Service Support (FISS) model developed by the company. This hub delivers spare parts for all Airbus Military products worldwide as well as ground equipment for the operation of the fleet.  

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United Airlines Releases Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Highlights Company's Efforts To Operate A 'Socially, Environmentally, And Financially Responsible Business'

United Airlines released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report Tuesday highlighting the company's work "to operate a socially, environmentally and financially responsible business in a way that benefits its customers, employees, investors and the environment they share."

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Kiln Teams With Resource UAS To Help Reduce UAS Risk

Will Offer Insurance Discounts Following Training From Resource UAS

Specialist insurance underwriting group Kiln will be partnering with training provider Resource UAS to help mitigate the risks posed by unmanned aircraft operations through training and insurance.

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Kangaroo Finds Way Into Melbourne, Australia Airport

'Roo Caused Partial Lockdown Of The Airport For Animal's, Passengers' Safety

An eastern grey male kangaroo was not trying to hop on a plane when it found its way into the main terminal at Melbourne, Australia Airport Wednesday.

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Aero-TV: Kestrel Aircraft Update – The Airplane Progresses Toward Production

Pursuing A Challenging Course, There Is Little Doubt That Kestrel Has Much To Offer

Building the next generation of single-engine business birds ain't easy.,.. and its a fact that Alan Klapmeier knows all too well. But despite the difficulties involved in building a company, the airplane side of things appears to be going well... as noted in a progress report that we undertook at this year's Oshkosh 2013 festivities.

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Aero-TV: Kestrel Aircraft Update – The Airplane Progresses Toward Production

Pursuing A Challenging Course, There Is Little Doubt That Kestrel Has Much To Offer

Building the next generation of single-engine business birds ain't easy... and its a fact that Alan Klapmeier knows all too well. But despite the difficulties involved in building a company, the airplane side of things appears to be going well... as noted in a progress report that we undertook at this year's Oshkosh 2013 festivities. The Kestrel all-composite single-engine, turboprop aircraft is designed to carry up to 8 people at high speed over long distances to places that jets simply can't go. As an SE Turbo-Prop, the Kestrel can be far more versatile, burn less fue

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Partial Government Shutdown Delays Dream Chaser Test Flight

Crews Unable To Access The Space Plane At Dryden Flight Research Center

The partial government shutdown that has shuttered most of NASA has thrown a monkey wrench into plans for an unpowered test flight of Sierra Nevada Corp's Dream Chaser space plane.

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Partial Government Shutdown Hits Midwest BizAv Industry

Closure Of Registry Office Has Halted Aircraft Sales, Revenue For Some Companies

The partial shutdown of the federal government, which includes the FAA's Aircraft Registry Office is hitting companies that sell airplanes directly in the cashbox.

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Aerial Firefighters So Far Not Affected By Partial Government Shutdown

Companies Remain Ready To Accomplish Their Tasks

Despite the partial shutdown of the Federal government amid on-going budget battles in Congress, the privately operated aerial firefighting industry continues to be mission-ready, with no disruptions to contracts currently in place with the US Forest Service (USFS).

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ARA’s Advanced Micro-UAV Certified For Further Flights

Receives FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate For Research And Development, Other Purposes

Following a comprehensive review and demonstration in September of 2013, Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has received an FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate for its Nighthawk IV micro Unmanned Air System (UAS) operating at its Randolph, VT location for the purposes of research & development, customer demonstrations and crew training.

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Washington State Medical Helicopter Grounded By Partial Government Shutdown

Aircraft Is Out Of Certification, Inspectors On Furlough

A Life Flight helicopter normally based at St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA has been grounded by the partial government shutdown, though others in the region are still flying.

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Belly Panel Separates From India Airlines Dreamliner In Flight

Repair Of The Airplane Caused A Nine-Hour Delay In Its Return Flight To Delhi

A four-by-eight foot panel reportedly separated from an Air India Boeing 787 on a flight from Delhi to Bangalore, leaving what was described as a "gaping hole" in the cargo hold of the airplane, which landed safely.

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NBAA Flying Safety Awards Program Marks 60 Years

2013 Award Winners To Be Recognized At Upcoming NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition In Las Vegas

In 2013, the NBAA's Flying Safety Awards program marks a milestone, having reached its 60th year of recognizing the outstanding safety record of business aviation.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.17.13)

"I want to assure the public that our companies, which have flown fixed wing air tankers and helicopters on this year's devastating wildland fires are still on the job, and prepared to deploy aircraft and crews, if needed." Source: Tom Eversole, Executive Director of the Washington-based American Helicopter Services & Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.17.13): Rain-Free Base

A dark, horizontal cloud base with no visible precipitation beneath it. It typically marks the location of the thunderstorm updraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.17.13)

BT-13.org

This website is designed to provide accurate information on the BT and SNV Vultee variant trainer aircraft of World War II.

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