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All News

December 28, 2014

Search Underway For Missing AirAsia A320-200

Aircraft Has Not Responded To ATC Contact While Over Java Sea

An AirAsia Airbus A320, carrying the registration number PK-AXC, is now the subject of a search after it failed to check in with Air Traffic services, Sunday, some 42 minutes after departure. The flight originated in the Indonesian city of Surabaya and was enroute to Singapore. Some 162 passengers are reported to have been on board the aircraft and some media reports indicate that the aircraft requested a change from its (then) current flight profile, possibly as a result of weather.

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Airborne 12.24.14: UAS America NPRM, YOUR Perfect Cub?, NYC Pol Wants To Ban UAV

Also: Lee Lauderback's UAT, OR Coast Guard Heli Station, CA A/C Parts Co Sued, Orion Is Home, 1.9M Young Eagles

The UAS America Fund, LLC has filed a formal Petition for Rulemaking with the FAA proposing a new “micro” unmanned aircraft rule. The proposed regulation would govern all commercial operations for unmanned aircraft systems that weigh three pounds or less, are operated below 400 feet, stay at least five miles from airports, and pilots must have a demonstrated level of aeronautical knowledge. EAA has announced that the 2015 EAA Aircraft Sweepstakes grand prize is a Piper J-3 Cub, meticulousl

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NASA Marks Accomplishments In Space And On Our Home Planet In 2014

Takes Giant Leaps On The Journey To Mars, Tests Technologies And Improves The Skies Above

In 2014, NASA says it took significant steps on the agency’s journey to Mars -- testing cutting-edge technologies and making scientific discoveries while studying our changing Earth and the infinite universe as the agency made progress on the next generation of air travel.

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Elbit Systems of America To Upgrade Brazilian C-1A Aircraft

Awarded A $106 Million Contract For The Work

Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a directed subcontract from the Brazilian Navy to upgrade four Grumman C-1A aircraft. The prime contract is held by Marsh Aviation Company of Mesa, Arizona. The subcontract, valued at $106 million, will be performed by Elbit Systems of America over a five-year period.

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From Biplanes To Supersonic Flight

History Of Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory

The Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory grew out of Virginia marshland to become a world-renowned aeronautical research facility. The site was chosen for its four-season climate, location near water transportation, and a local skilled workforce knowledgeable mainly in the shipbuilding trades, with skills that readily applied to the new field of aviation.

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MQ-8C Fire Scout Completes First Ship-Based Test Period

Launch And Recovery Procedures Verified Prior To Operational Tests Next Year

The Navy’s new, larger MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter returned  from a five-day test period aboard  USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Dec. 19 after successfully completing its first ship-based flights off the Virginia coast.

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Boy Scouts Rescue Pilot Who Landed In The Congaree River

Scouts On A Canoe Trip Pulled Pilot From The River As He Was Swimming Away From His Plane

Scouts often see interesting things on a canoe trip, but members of troop 597 based in Dacula, GA did not expect to find a submerged airplane on their annual Christmas Paddle.

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Aeroflot In China: Opportunities And Future Insight

Russian Carrier Looks To Strengthen Ties In The Region

At a business roundtable meeting held Tuesday in Shenzhen, China, JSC Aeroflot - Russian Airlines discussed at strengthening the company's positions in the Asian region, developing cooperation between the aviation business communities of Russia and China, as well as generally promoting business and travel industry connections between the countries.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.28.14): Notice to Airmen

Notice to Airmen A notice containing information (not known sufficiently in advance to publicize by other means) concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any component (facility, service, or procedure of, or hazard in the National Airspace System) the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.28.14)

Aero Linx: The Duke Flyers Association A place to exchange information about owning, operating, maintaining, and flying the Beechcraft Duke. For questions regarding membership please contact signup@dukeflyers.org or to join go to our Membership Page. For questions regarding the website or message board please contact boardmaster@dukeflyers.org. Benefits of Membership Very Active Bulletin Board/Pilot Forum Regular Newsletter with Tips and News Contact with Fellow Duke owners, pilots, and mechanics DFA maintains a stock o

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.28.14)

“By better understanding ship operations, we will have a smoother transition into operational test. This exercise gives us insight into operating from an air-capable ship and will help us mitigate any risk associated with the system.” Source: Capt. Jeff Dodge, Fire Scout program manager, following the return of the Navy’s new, larger MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter returned from a five-day test period aboard USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Dec. 19 after successfully completing its first ship-based flights off the Virginia coast. 

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