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September 24, 2014

Airborne 09.24.14: Public Benefit Flying Awards, Maven At Mars, More 737s!

Also: Bob Showalter, Aspen VFR PFD Certified, Air France Pilots Still Striking, Sling FAST-Build, Belite Sealite

The National Aeronautic Association, in partnership with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2014 Public Benefit Flying Awards. NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Spacecraft, known as the MAVEN, has been placed in orbit around Mars. It has been initially been placed into an elliptical polar orbit around the planet that is 35 hours long. Boeing commercial airplanes CEO Ray Conner said recently that the company plans to boost output of the

Airborne 09.24.14: Public Benefit Flying Awards, Maven At Mars, More 737s!

Also: Bob Showalter, Aspen VFR PFD Certified, Air France Pilots Still Striking, Sling FAST-Build, Belite Sealite

The National Aeronautic Association, in partnership with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2014 Public Benefit Flying Awards. NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Spacecraft, known as the MAVEN, has been placed in orbit around Mars. It has been initially been placed into an elliptical polar orbit around the planet that is 35 hours long. Boeing commercial airplanes CEO Ray Conner said recently that the company plans to boost output of the 737 factory in Renton, Washington to 52 airplanes per month by 2018. That’s an increase of 10 planes per month. All this...

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First Flight Of A320neo Planned For Thursday

Entry Into Service Still Expected In 2015

If all goes according to plan, Airbus will fly its A320neo for the first time Thursday, according to Airbus COO for customers John Leahy.

Boeing To Boost 737 Output By Ten Planes Per Month

Tinseth Says 'Appetite' For The Single-Aisle Airliners Justifies The Increase

Boeing commercial airplanes CEO Ray Conner said recently that the company plans to boost output of the 737 factory in Renton, WA to 52 airplanes per month ... a jump of 10 per month over the current rate of production ... by 2018.

FAA Hangar Policy Remains Open For Comment

Interested Parties Have Until October 6th To File Make Their Thoughts Known

The public comment period on the FAA’s proposed hangar-use policy remains open until October 6, and EAA is encouraging its members to add their comments to the nearly 2,000 that have been sent to the agency thus far.

FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Against Three Companies

All Allegedly Violated Hazardous Materials Regulations

The FAA is proposing civil penalties ranging from $57,400 to $63,000 against three companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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Bell Announces First South African 505 Jet Ranger X Deals

Has Commitments For Fourteen Of The Aircraft In The Region

Bell Helicopter has announced new customer commitments for fourteen new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters in the region, with nine coming during the 8th Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) show in Tshwane, South Africa. Bell Helicopter has worked with National Airways Corporation (NAC), its independent representative in South Africa, to secure new customer commitments for the new aircraft.

Boeing, South African Airways Launch Major Aviation Education Initiative

Project SiVulindlele Will Bring Aviation Education To The Country's Youth

Boeing, South African Airways, the South African Department of Public Enterprises, and the Department Basic Education, have unveiled Project SiVulindlela, an ambitious project to bring aviation education to South Africa’s young people.

Greenville Rescue Animal Airlift: Make A Flight, Save A Life

Air Caravan Planned For This Weekend To Take Animals To New Homes And No-Kill Shelters

Calling all pilots and animal lovers! On Saturday, September 27, 2014 a special air caravan containing rescued animals will depart from the Greenville Downtown Airport in SC as part of the Southeast Aviation Expo. Their destination? New homes and non-kill shelters throughout the U.S. Each year, Pilots N Paws, holds a large rescue flyway event.

JetBlue CEO To Step Down In February

Former British Airways Exec Will Move Into The Position

JetBlue CEO Dave Barger has announced he will step down as the company's president in February, ending long speculation about the airline's leadership.

Members Of Congress Urge Continued Ban On In-Flight Voice Calls

Flight Attendant Union Supports The Position

A bipartisan coalition of United States Representatives recently issued a letter to the heads of four U.S. government agencies urging the continuation of the current ban on mobile broadband in the aircraft cabin. The letter also requested that risks to aviation safety and security arising from the proposed expansion of communications capability be addressed in a collaborative, multi-agency effort.

Next On Google's List ... WiFi Via UAV

Has Filed To Conduct Tests Over The Arizona Desert

Google has filed an application with the FCC requesting two blocks of frequencies to be used to test the delivery of WiFi signals via unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Bell Helicopter Displays Latest HEMS Technology At AMTC 2014

Aircraft Belonging To Two Non-Profits Being Showcased In Nashville

Bell Helicopter is showcasing two aircraft at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) this week at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. Attendees will get an up close look at two non-profit organizations' aircraft, including HALO Flight’s Bell 429 which was purchased last year at the show, and LifeFlight Eagle’s Bell 407GX .

Airbus: A320neo Family Sets New Efficiency Standards

Claims Engine Enhancements, Cabin Innovations Lead To 20% Less Fuel Burn

Airbus says its A320neo Family is predicted to increase fuel burn savings per seat further improved to 20% across the entire family by 2020. The 20% fuel burn saving would be achieved through Airbus’ latest cabin innovations reinforced by further engine efficiency improvements, its engineers say.

Aero-TV: EAA’s Eric Fatla - One A&P’s Journey Begins

This Is How A Great Life Gets Its Start... Enjoy!

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, Special Aero-News Correspondent, Michael Maya Charles, got a little off the beaten track and visited the Kermit Weeks hangar located on the north side of Wittman Regional Airport. While not actually part of the AirVenture exposition, Charles found a story that bodes well for the future of general aviation.

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FAA Approves Garmin AOA

Device May Be Installed In A Wide Variety Of GA Airplanes

The FAA has approved Garmin's Angle of Attack (AOA) system for installation in a wide variety of general aviation aircraft. The entire system is comprised of the GI 260 AOA indicator, GAP 26 angle of attack probe and GSU 25 air data computer, which combine to display safety-enhancing AOA and audible alerts throughout critical phases of flight.

Aero-TV: EAA’s Eric Fatla - One A&P’s Journey Begins

This Is How A Great Life Gets Its Start... Enjoy!

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, Special Aero-News Correspondent, Michael Maya Charles, got a little off the beaten track and visited the Kermit Weeks hangar located on the north side of Wittman Regional Airport. While not actually part of the AirVenture exposition, Charles found a story that bodes well for the future of general aviation. Charles was lucky enough to be there at a time when he could meet a young man by the name of Eric Fatla. Eric is the kind of guy that works behind the scenes, but without him the scenes couldn’t take place. At only 24 years old, Eric is a pilot and an A&P mechan

Fourth Dragon For Commercial Resupply Services Arrives At ISS

Nearly Five-Thousand Pounds Of Science And Supplies Transported To The Outpost

The Dragon commercial cargo craft has completed a two day trip to the International Space Station after launching early Sunday morning. NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman and European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst were at the controls of the robotics workstation in the Cupola when the Canadarm2 grappled Dragon at 0652 EDT Tuesday.

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FAA Approves Aspen Synth-Vis Trial Period

Pilots Will Have 10 Free Hours To Evaluate The System Before Purchase

The FAA has approved Aspen's offer of a free 10-inflight-hour trial of its Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV). All new Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD purchasers will receive the free ESV trial with their display.

Belite Sealite Makes First Flight From The Water

Ultracub On Floats Can Be Built In Amphip And Floats-Only Configurations

James Wiebe flew the Belite Sealite amphibious ultralight off the water for the first time last week. Even with difficult conditions for a seaplane -- light winds, 90+ temps, 3800 ft density altitude, Wiebe says it performed really well. The Sealite took around 20 seconds (maybe a little less) to get airborne off the water. Of course, land takeoff times are significantly faster.

Air France Pilots Union Rejects Offer To End Strike

Airline Is Urging Passengers With Travel Booked This Week To Postpone Trips If Possible

The union representing pilots for Air France has rejected an offer from the airline that was made in an effort to end a week-long strike against the carrier. Air France says the labor action is costing as much as $19 million per day.

AeroSports Update: TAF 4-4-40 Project A Success

The Airplane Factory (TAF) Set Out To Build A Sling 4 Aircraft In Just 4 Days Using 40 Workers, And They Did It.

As we reported last week, a company named The Airplane Factory set out to build the 4 place version of their Sling aircraft in only 4 days using skilled and unskilled help. The build was led by company co-founder and Sling designer, Mike Blyth, co-founder James Pitman and factory Director Andrew Pitman.

Airbus Group And Aerion Announce Technology Collaboration

Could Lead To Advancement Of Supersonic Business Jet

Airbus Group and Aerion Corporation have agreed to collaborate on technologies associated with the future of high-performance flight. To further their mutual objectives, both companies will exchange knowledge and capabilities in design, manufacturing and certification.

Airborne 09.22.14: New US Rocket, ForeFlight iOS8 Ready, Missing WWII Airmen

Also: Triton Arrives Pax River, G1000 Warranty Program, Zero-G 3D Printer, Amazing AVW Carrier Vid

The U.S. space flight industry moves in a positive direction as with the announcement that United Launch Alliance, referred to as ULA, and Blue Origin, LLC, a privately-funded aerospace company owned by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, have entered into an agreement to jointly fund development of the new BE-4 rocket engine by Blue Origin. ForeFlight Mobile version 6.3.2 is now available on the App Store, and the company says the update brings performance improvements, a few bug fixes, and most importantly, support f

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.24.14)

"This is a major step forward for Aerion. It puts us solidly on track toward our objective of certifying the world's first supersonic business jet in 2021." Source: Aerion chairman and principal investor, Robert M. Bass.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.24.14): Hazardous Weather Information

Summary of significant meteorological information (SIGMET/WS), convective significant meteorological information (convective SIGMET/WST), urgent pilot weather reports (urgent PIREP/UUA), center weather advisories (CWA), airmen's meteorological information (AIRMET/WA) and any other weather.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.24.14)

Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference

The Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference (HSAC), through its pledge of "Safety Through Cooperation", has made significant contributions to improved communications and safe practices.

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