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October 04, 2013

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 10.04.13

SD Holdings, aka FlightPrep Sues AOPA…

Shutdown or No – the Merger Lawsuit Will Not Be Delayed…

The Shutdown Shuts Down Miramar&

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Forecast International Predicts Restrained Growth In Regional Aircraft Market

Analyst Sees Gradual, But Steady Increases For Both Regional Jets And Turboprops

In Forecast International's new study “The Market for Regional Transport Aircraft,” the Connecticut-based market research firm predicts that 4,035 regional aircraft will be built from 2013 through 2022. The value of this production, which includes both regional jets and regional turboprop airliners, is estimated at $141.8 billion in 2013 dollars.

NGC Air Claw Receives FAA Supplemental Type Certificate

Aircraft Based On The Quest Kokiak 100 Airplane

The FAA has issued Northrop Grumman Corporation's Air Claw a multiuse Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). The STC provides Air Claw customers with an FAA-certified airborne surveillance and reconnaissance capability.

Everett Aviation Certifies First AW139s In Tanzania

Aircraft Were Built In AW's Philadelphia Plant

Bristow and Everett Aviation have taken delivery two AW139s and the aircraft have been the first to be certified for operations in Tanzania. Representatives from the Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority have completed training in the United States and will be licensed to certify future AW139s in-country.

Frequent Flyers Give TSA Failing Grade For The Second Year Running

Survey By Frequent Business Traveler Magazine Shows Low Marks For The Agency

Eighty-five percent of frequent flyers think that the TSA is doing either a poor or fair job in performing security screenings at the nation's airports, according to a new survey of frequent flyers conducted by Frequent Business Traveler magazine.

Army Develops Lightweight Ballistic Protection For Aircraft

Shifting Tactics Call For New Protective Materials

Army tactics and training are constantly changing to meet the threat on the battlefield, and one such example is the attack helicopter.

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Hamilton County To Purchase Terminal, Hangars At Indianapolis Executive Airport

Lone 'No' Vote On The County Council Calls Move A 'Bailout'

The Hamilton County (IN) Council voted Tuesday night to approve the $8.4 million purchase of the terminal building and hangars at Indianapolis Executive Airport (KTYQ) near the state's capitol city.

Damaged Cropduster To Stay Where It Lies

Accident Won't Be Investigated Until After The Government Shutdown Ends

The pilot of a cropduster which went down in a cotton field in Robinson, TX south of Waco was largely uninjured, and was flying again the next day, albeit in a different airplane.

Fokker Launches 'ModStore', An Online Aircraft Modifications Trading Place

Allows Suppliers To Promote Aircraft Modifications For Multiple Aircraft Types

Fokker Services has opened up the Aircraft Modifications market to more than 1,000 operators of 20,000 commercial aircraft with the launch of ModStore, which it says provides "a dynamic centralized forum that connects sellers and buyers of aircraft modifications."

Sikorsky Awards Kratos An $8.5 Million Contract

Company Will Design And Develop CH-53K Helicopter Maintenance Training Systems

A contract worth over $8.5 million for the design and development of maintenance training systems for the CH-53K heavy lift replacement helicopter has been awarded to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by Sikorsky. Kratos will provide a full-fidelity Maintenance Training Device Suite (MTDS), as well as a Helicopter Emulation Maintenance Trainer (HEMT).

American Airlines Files Lawsuit To Stop Vacation Club Postcard Scam

Deceptive Claims Being Made By Scammers Posing As Partners Of American

American Airlines has filed a lawsuit in Tarrant County, Texas, District Court against several individuals and entities operating a nationwide scam that uses American's trademarks and likeness of its livery on mass-mailed postcards and letters to lure people into sales presentations for vacation club memberships.

RC Quadcopter Crashes In Manhattan

Businessman Says He Was Nearly Struck By The Aircraft While Walking Down The Street

The person flying a radio-controlled quadcopter high above the streets of Manhattan Monday apparently lost control of the aircraft, allowing it to impact several buildings before it eventually fell some 300 feet to the sidewalk.

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Airborne 10.04.13: AOPA Sued, Tecnam Certifies, American A/L Is HIRING!

Also: Glen Moyer Rocks The Balloon Fiesta, Cessna Latitude Mates, Gov't Shutdown Creates Damage, FAA v GA

OK... its been kind of quiet on the FlightPrep front... but a suit that the company threatened in 2010 appears have come back to life, under new names, but with the same principles in charge... and the same lawyer leading the charge. The upshot is that SD Holdings who now claims to hold the patent wants $6 million a year for each year of infringement... and another $60 million on top of that -- From AOPA. Tecnam’s new P2008JC it aimed at the training market and the EASA certification means delivery will begin in several European countries. One significant launch order for the Tecnam trainer is from Aero-Club Air France which will receive the first 12 aircraft. Ame

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AOPA Won't Say Much About SD Holdings Suit

Are They Keeping Members In The Dark?

Well... we have an official response from the AOPA as regards our questions over the discovery that they were being sued by the Aero-Pariahs formerly associated with FlightPrep. AOPA's Katie Pribyl was kind enough to respond very early this morning and we submit her response in its entirety -- such as it is. Statement: Lawsuit on Alleged Patent Infringement On July 29, 2013, SD Holdings, LLC (SDH), a Washington corporation, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) in the U.S.

Federal Judge Will Not Delay DOJ Antitrust Case Against AA, US Airways

Will Proceed On Schedule Despite Government Shutdown

Among those apparently deemed "nonessential" personnel and furloughed by the U.S. Government are Department of Justice lawyers who are preparing the government's case against the merger of American Airlines and US Airways.

UK CAA Publishes Proposals For Economic Regulation At London Airports

Airlines Oppose The Measures Scheduled for April, 2014 Implementation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published for consultation its final proposals for the economic regulation of Heathrow and Gatwick airports to protect passengers after April 2014. The CAA says that the proposals are tailored so each airport remains globally competitive and can deliver the customer experience that passengers expect of airports in the 21st century.

NTSB Releases Prelim In Vans RV-7A Accident

Witnesses Said 'Pieces' Fell From The Airplane In Flight

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident September 20 involving a Vans RV-7A Aircraft that resulted in the fatal injury of the pilot, the only person on board the airplane.

Barnstorming: Resume Course As Filed (Part 2)

What We Need To Do and Where We Need To Go, From Here… (Part 2 of 2)

"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.'" -- Erma Bombeck Opinion, Analysis and Observation by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell Barnstorming: Resume Course As Filed (Part 1) I could spend days tell

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Klyde Morris 10.04.13

Might As Well Be There ... Judge Judy Is In Re-Runs This Week

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Marine Corps Abruptly Cancels Miramar Air Show

Cites Government Shutdown As The Reason For The Move

People planning to attend the admittedly scaled-back Miramar Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar this weekend will be disappointed. The base announced Thursday that the show has been canceled due to the government shutdown.

Santa Monica Accident Investigation Slowed By Government Shutdown

Remains Of Four People Have Been Recovered From The Wreckage

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office continues to work to identify the remains of the four people who were apparently on board a Cessna Citation jet that appeared to blow a tire on landing and ran into a hangar at Santa Monica Airport in California Sunday. There were no survivors from the accident.

Swift Air Plan Granted Final Approval By Bankruptcy Court

Clears Path For Company To Reorganize By Mid-Month

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona has granted final approval to Swift Air's proposed plan of reorganization, thus paving the way for the company's emergence from bankruptcy protection by mid-October. The company's reorganization plan was overwhelmingly supported by the company's creditor constituencies.

PASS Outlines Ongoing Impact Of Shutdown On FAA

Safety Inspectors, Engineering Technicians Off The Job

Due to the government shutdown, 15,000 Federal Aviation Administration employees continue to be off the job. PASS, the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO, says over 4,000 of those employees are represented by the union.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.04.13)

"We are disappointed to announce that the air show has been canceled." Source: Twitter posting from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.04.13): Lateral Navigation Lane (LNAV)

A function of area navigation (RNAV) equipment which calculates, displays, and provides lateral guidance to a profile or path.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.04.13)

FAA Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program (VALE)

The Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program (VALE) is designed to reduce all sources of airport ground emissions.

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