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December 13, 2013

FAA Revises Advisory Circular On English Proficiency

Certificates Can Be Revoked If English Proficiency Can Not Be Established

The FAA has revised its advisory circular (AC) providing guidance for airman applicants, training organizations, designated examiners, and aviation safety inspectors (ASI) in determining English language skills currently required for airman certification.

ARSA Condemns FAA ‘Overreach’

Says Disregard For Rulemaking Process Warrants Withdrawal Of Cylinder AD Proposal

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has warned the FAA that its disregard of basic requirements for promulgating a safety regulation required an immediate withdrawal of a notice of proposed rulemaking.

Air Canada Selects Boeing 737 MAX To Renew Mainline Narrowbody Fleet

Agreement Includes 61 Firm Orders Plus 18 Options And Rights To Purchase An Additional 30

Air Canada's mainline narrowbody fleet renewal plan includes commitments, options and rights to purchase up to 109 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, the carrier announced Wednesday. The new aircraft will replace Air Canada's existing mainline fleet of Airbus narrowbody aircraft, creating one of the world's youngest, most fuel efficient and simplified airline fleets.

NTSB Releases Prelim From Jacksonville, FL Accident

Reports Ceiling 200 Feet And Visibility Of 2.5 Miles

The NTSB has issued a preliminary report on an accident in Jacksonville, FL December 8 that resulted in the fatal injury of all three people on board a Cessna 310 which went down during a missed approach procedure in IFR conditions.

NASA, ATK Complete Avionics And Controls Testing For SLS Booster

ATK Achieves 'Significant Milestone' As Booster Integrator

NASA and ATK have successfully completed two key avionics tests for the solid rocket boosters for the space agency's new heavy lift rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS). The avionics tests, called hot fires, operate the booster's thrust vector control (TVC) system as if the booster were actually launching the SLS on a mission. The tests were conducted at ATK's Promontory, Utah, facility.

Boeing: 787-9 Entering New Phase Of Flight Testing

FAA Has Issued Type Inspection Authorization For The Larger Dreamliner

On his company blog, Boeing VP for commercial aircraft marketing Randy Tinseth says that the 787-9 has entered a new phase of flight testing after the company was granted type inspection authorization (TIA) for the airplane. The FAA will now bring its personnel to join the Boeing team on 787-9 test flights to gather the data required for certification.

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Golden Knights Awarded Soldiers Medal

Parachutes Became Entangled, But Quick Actions Saved The Jumpers

Two members of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights Parachute Team have been awarded Soldiers Medals for lifesaving actions during a jump over Homestead FL on February 15.

Boeing Reaches Agreement With LOT Polish Airline

Carrier Sought Compensation For Dreamliner Downtime

Poland's flagship carrier LOT has come to terms with Boeing for compensation following the grounding of the Dreamliner fleet for technical issues. The actual amount of compensation was not disclosed.

NASA Fellowships, Scholarships Bring Diversity To Future STEM Workforce

Forty Students From Around The Country Receive Education Awards

NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has awarded fellowships and scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year to 40 graduate and undergraduate students from across the United States to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.

Former UAL Employee Accused Of Stealing Luggage Following Asiana Accident

He And His Wife Plead 'Not Guilty' To The Charges

A former employee of United Airlines and his wife accused of stealing a passenger's luggage during the confusion that followed the Asiana Flight 214 accident have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Model Elle McPherson Implicated In Helicopter Accident Lawsuit

Accused Of Helping Her Husband Cover Up Accident Details, Pay 'Hush Money'

Supermodel Elle McPherson has been accused of assisting her husband, billionaire Jeffery Soffer, of conspiring to cover up details of a helicopter accident on Great Gauna Cay in the Bahamas last year. A lawsuit seeks $100 million for the wrongful death of attorney Lance Valdez in Miami federal court.

Airborne 12.13.13: Scorpion First Flight, GA Pilot Protection Act, ICAS Amicus Brief

Also: Pilot Shortage, 777X Hopefuls, Volcano Warning, F/A-18 Anniversary, Pearl Harbor Vet Mistreated by Airline

It flies... and apparently does so fairly well. The joint venture between Textron AirLand and AirLand Enterprises has produced a flying prototype of the Scorpion Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)/Strike aircraft. The bird completed its first flight at 10:30 AM Central Time. The aircraft took off from McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas and conducted a range of handling maneuvers for approximately 1.4 hours of flight. Today’s flight marks one of the fastest developments of a U.S.-built tactical jet, progressing from initial design to first flight in less than 24 months. A group of lawmakers has decided to try and force the FAA to d

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Airborne 12.13.13: Scorpion 1st Flight, Pilot Protection Act, ICAS Amicus Brief

Also: Pilot Shortage, 777X Hopefuls, Volcano Warning, F/A-18 Anniversary, Pearl Harbor Vet Mistreated by Airline

It flies... and apparently does so fairly well. The joint venture between Textron AirLand and AirLand Enterprises has produced a flying prototype of the Scorpion Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)/Strike aircraft. The bird completed its first flight at 10:30 AM Central Time. The aircraft took off from McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas and conducted a range of handling maneuvers for approximately 1.4 hours of flight. Today’s flight marks one of the fastest developments of a US-built tactical jet, progres

Aero-Editorial: Lead, Follow Or Get Out Of The Way

Is Cost The Real Barrier To Participation In Aviation?

When the August issue of Avionics News was published, along with my column explaining my view of a new renaissance in general aviation, the first comment I received was an old one: It simply costs too much. Airplanes are too expensive; fuel is too expensive; airport logistics are too expensive.

House Aviation Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Aviation's Future

Themes Reflect Chairman Shuster's Speech To International Aviation Club

The Aviation subcommittee of the House Transportation Committee held a hearing Thursday on the future of the U.S. aviation industry following a speech Wednesday by full committee chair Bill Shuster (R-PA) at the International Aviation Club.

Transportation Chair Shuster Outlines 'Vision' For Aviation's Future

Remarks Come In A Speech To The International Aviation Club

Representative Bill Shuster (R-PA), Chair of the House Transportation Committee, outlined his vision for the future of aviation in a speech Wednesday to the International Aviation Club in Washington, D.C.

Budget Agreement Boosts Airline Travel Security Tax

Fee To Increase 124 Percent If The Deal Goes Through

The budget deal worked out between Republican Congressman Paul Ryan and Democratic Senator Patty Murray would boost a tax paid by airline passengers by 124 percent to fund the TSA. The two lawmakers chair the budget committees in their respective houses of Congress.

IG Report Finds NASA Gave Great Deal To Google For Hangars, Fuel

Says 'Misunderstanding' Led To Discounted Fuel Prices Charged To Aircraft Management Company

NASA's inspector general has released a report which says Google, through its aircraft management company H211, "has received a monetary benefit to which it was not entitled" at NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field in California.

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A4A Applauds Chairman Shuster’s Strategic Vision For U.S. Aviation Industry

Calio Reiterates Chairman's Call For Common-Sense Tax Reform

Industry trade organization Airlines for America (A4A) applauded House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) for outlining the strategic importance of the U.S. aviation industry to American jobs and our overall economy. Following Shuster’s speech to the International Aviation Club, where he outlined a bold vision to strengthen the aviation industry, A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio stressed the airlines commitment to working with the Chairman, and all Members of Congress, to ensure the U.S. airline industry can continue to drive the economy and jobs.

Klyde Morris 12.13.13

The Large Print Giveth And The Small Print Taketh Away, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Bombardier And American Airlines Execute Firm Agreement

Options For Up To 70 CRJ900 NextGen Regional Jets

A firm purchase agreement has been signed between Bombardier Aerospace and American Airlines Group for the acquisition of 30 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft with options on an additional 40. Based on the list price for the CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, the firm order contract is valued at approximately $1.42 billion and could increase to approximately $3.38 billion if the 40 options are converted into firm orders.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.13.13)

"We found that a misunderstanding between Ames and DLA-Energy personnel rather than intentional misconduct led to H211 enjoying the discounted fuel rate for flights that had no NASA-related mission." Source: NASA Inspector General's Report.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.13.13): Waypoint Alerting

The function performed by the FMS/ RNAV to alert the pilot at some time or distance prior to, or when reaching, the active waypoint.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.13.13)

The Boultbee Academy

This site came to our attention from a story about actor Brad Pitt purchasing a Spitfire airplane. This is where he will learn to fly his new acquisition.

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