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January 25, 2016

Airborne 01.25.16: Sebring Expo, Launch.Land.Repeat, Criminal Drone Charges

Also: Reno Race Tax Grab, Bob Hoover’s Birthday!, Richthofen, 1st A320neo, Air Methods, Av Program, Fokker, Sonex/EarthX 

 

Starting off for today, ANN’s CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, and News Editor, Tom Patton, comment on what went on at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo last week. The fact that they’re both bundled up in cold weather gear gives us a clue that there were some challenges. There’s an old adage in airplane flying that goes something like this, “A good landing is any landing you can walk away from, but a great landing is when you can fly the airplane again.” Now, Jeff Bezos and his Blue Origin Company can say the same thing about spaceflight. The very same New Shepard booster that flew above th

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Lighter-Weight Windshield Made For A320 Family Aircraft

GKN Aerospace Qualifies 10 Percent Lighter Windshield For Single Aisle Airliners

Following a comprehensive, three year, design and certification program with Airbus, GKN Aerospace has qualified a new, 10 percent lighter, higher performance, main pilot (No 1) windshield for Airbus single aisle aircraft family (A318/A319/A320/A321).

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Praxair Surface Technologies, GE Aviation To Form JV

Will develop Specialized Coatings For GE And CFM International Engines

A definitive agreement has been signed between GE Aviation and Praxair Surface Technologies to form a joint venture for the development, support and application of specialized coatings. The coatings will be tailored for GE Aviation’s and CFM International’s current and future engine models, including the GE9X and LEAP engines.

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Raytheon's Enhanced Coyote UAV Flies Into Hurricanes for NOAA

Small, Unmanned Vehicles Will Track Data And Keep Researchers Out Of Harm's Way

NOAA will utilize the enhanced Coyote Unmanned Air System developed by Raytheon for hurricane tracking and modeling, giving researchers an unprecedented perspective from inside storms that build in the Atlantic Ocean. The Coyote is a small, expendable UAS that can be tube-launched from a host vehicle on the ground or in the air.

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NASA Researchers Advance Propulsion Toward Low-Carbon Aircraft

Hybrid Engines May Soon Not Be Just For Small Cars

NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH, has engineers and scientists engaged in an agency-wide effort to develop alternative designs for large passenger aircraft using low-carbon propulsion technology that Orville Wright ... who was among those attending the dedication of what was then known as the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory in the 1940s ... may have never dreamed of.

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HSC-25 Flight Surgeon Receives Luehrs Award

Presented To The Navy's Top Junior Operational Flight Surgeon

Lt. Alyson Brinker, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, recently won the Richard E. Luehrs Memorial Award as the 2015 top junior operational flight surgeon of the year for the Navy and Marine Corps.

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Piedmont Aviation Component Services Moving To New Facility

Leasing An 80,000 Square Foot Building In Greensboro, NC

Landing gear manufacturer Piedmont Aviation Component Services plans to move about 80 employees from Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem, NC to a much larger facility in Greensboro, NC.

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National Aircraft Resale Association’s Annual Scholarship Awards Hit $25,000

Six Recipients Named To Receive Monetary Assistance

The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) Business Aviation Scholarship program has announced the award of $25,000 in scholarships to six extraordinary students. NARA initiated the scholarship awards in 2014 with donated funds coming from the Brokers/Dealers and Products and Services members.

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Chief Of Naval Operations Visits Boeing Defense Headquarters

Toured F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler Production Line

Boeing welcomed Adm. John Richardson, the U.S. Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), to Defense, Space & Security headquarters Thursday.

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JSSI Marks Milestone In Relationship With FAA

Has Serviced The FAA Engine Fleet For Nearly Two Decades

Jet Support Services, Inc. has recognized the FAA as its valued client, with a diverse turbine fleet enrolled in its engine programs since 1998.

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CALC Appoints Non-Executive Director

Ms. Chen Chia-Ling Brings Wealth Of Financial Experience To The Board

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited has appointed Ms. Chen Chia-Ling as a Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.

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FAA Puts Kibosh On VA Wind Farm ... For Now

Says The 25 Planned Wind Turbines Would Be A 'Presumed hazard' To Air Navigation

A preliminary study conducted by the FAA has put a stop to plans to build a wind farm in Botetourt County, VA just north of Roanoke.

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Inventor Patents Airliner Safety System

Entire Cabin Would Detach And Be Lowered To The Ground By Parachute

A YouTube video is making the rounds on the Internet that shows an intriguing way to save persons on board a doomed airliner.

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Aero-TV: New Concepts For New Pilots - Redbird’s One Week Ready to Solo Project

Tell The Truth.... Could YOU Solo in One Week?

 

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, checked out something called, “One week ready to solo.” To get the scoop, Tom talked with Charlie Gregoire who is the vice president of sales and marketing for Redbird Flight Simulations. Gregoire said one of the most pronounced drawbacks to obtaining a pilot certificate is that it takes too much time. Their “One week ready to solo program” at Sun ‘n Fun was making the point that it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Airborne 01.25.16: Sebring Expo, Launch.Land.Repeat, Criminal Drone Charges

Also: Reno Race Tax Grab, Bob Hoover’s Birthday!, Richthofen, 1st A320neo, Air Methods, Av Program, Fokker, Sonex/EarthX

Starting off for today, ANN’s CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, and News Editor, Tom Patton, comment on what went on at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo last week. The fact that they’re both bundled up in cold weather gear gives us a clue that there were some challenges. There’s an old adage in airplane flying that goes something like this, “A good landing is any landing you can walk away from, but a great landing is when you can fly t

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Aero-TV: New Concepts For New Pilots - Redbird’s One Week Ready to Solo Project

Tell The Truth.... Could YOU Solo in One Week?

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, checked out something called, “One week ready to solo.” To get the scoop, Tom talked with Charlie Gregoire who is the vice president of sales and marketing for Redbird Flight Simulations. Gregoire said one of the most pronounced drawbacks to obtaining a pilot certificate is that it takes too much time. Their “One week ready to solo program” at Sun ‘n Fun was making the point that it doesn’t have to be that way. The goal of the program was to show that student

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ATR Achieves 2 Billion Dollars Turnover In 2015

The Aircraft Manufacturer Set A New Record Of Deliveries With 88 Aircraft

ATR achieved a new record turnover in 2015, increasing to 2 billion dollars. During the year, the aircraft manufacturer also set a new record in terms of aircraft deliveries, with a total of 88 aircraft, an increase of 72% over the 51 deliveries made in 2010.

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Alaska Airlines Names New Managing Director, Station Operations

Promotes Long-Time Employee To Leadership Role

Airlines has named 18-year Alaska Airlines' veteran Matt Prainito managing director of airport operations. In his new role, Prainito will coordinate regional directors, overseeing airport operations and lead customer service across 6 operating regions – except Seattle.

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K5 Aviation Orders Airbus ACJ319neo

Aircraft Is Part Of Newest Corporate Jet Family

K5 Aviation GmbH of Germany has firmed up a previously announced commitment for an Airbus ACJ319neo, adding to the growing number of orders for the world’s newest private jet family, which includes the ACJ320neo launched in 2015.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2016 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship

NBAA Offers Several Scholarships To Promote Professional Development And Business Aviation

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee announce the recipients of the 2016 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship. These individuals will be recognized during the 2016 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2016), taking place Jan. 19 to 22 in Tampa, FL.

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AeroSports Update: EAA Proposes ADS-B Solution For S-LSA Owners

Special Light-Sport Aircraft Can Run Into Challenges When It Comes To The Installation Of ADS-B

The certification of special light-sport aircraft (S-LSA) occurs when the manufacturer shows that the aircraft is in compliance with the industry standards by meeting industry ASTM criteria. These aircraft then remain under the control of the manufacturer when it comes to major repairs or alterations. This could lead to problems when it comes to installing ADS-B.

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Maine Native And NASA Astronaut Honors Space Shuttle Challenger Crew

Event Scheduled For Next Week At The Challenger Learning Center

Maine’s newest NASA astronaut, Jessica Meir, will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the final space shuttle Challenger mission at events scheduled for Jan. 27-28, hosted at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine.

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Klyde Morris (01.25.16)

Klyde Stokes The Flames Of The Musk v Bezos Love Match

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 01.22.16: Legend Cub In Airshows, Atlas Air, Flight Design C4

Also: ‘Let Bob Fly’ Update, FAA Reforms Falling Short, NASA Researchers, Airforms Inc., Red Bull Picks Hartzell, NARA Scholarship, Retailers Against POS Drone Regs

The American Legend Aircraft Company, located in Sulfur Springs, Texas, has announced its sponsorship of Greg Koontz Airshows in cooperation with C&D Aviation, an aircraft sales and service center. Under the agreement, one of Greg Koontz’ signature airshow acts will now feature the Legend Cub. C&D Aviation, Based at Bessemer Airport in Alabama, specializes in Piper Cub par

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.25.16)

“I remember exactly where I was on that day 30 years ago, excitedly watching the launch countdown along with my third-grade classmates in Caribou, Maine. The tragic loss of the crew is something we will always remember and carry in our hearts.” Source: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.25.16): DVFR Flight Plan

A flight plan filed for a VFR aircraft which intends to operate in airspace within which the ready identification, location, and control of aircraft are required in the interest of national security.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.25.16)

The Encyclopedia Astronautica

More stuff for the space cases. The good, the bad and the funny. Check out NASA’s budget requests, cancelled missions, women in space and space blogs.

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