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October 26, 2016

Airborne 10.26.16: The Aero-Verse Remembers Bob Hoover, G450, Aeromedical Reform

Also: Keeping R/C History Alive, P-8A Training, R44 Cadets, Sea-Tac, China Eastern, Gulfstream G280 Record

“When you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” It is said this was written by Leonardo da Vinci but, beyond a doubt, it was lived by Bob Hoover. An early morning call on Tuesday morning brought ANN's Jim Campbell the worst news imaginable. RA Hoover, known to all his friends simply as Bob, had headed west. Bob’s passing marks the loss of one of America'

Airborne 10.26.16: The Aero-Verse Remembers Bob Hoover, Gulfstream 450, Aeromedical Reform

Also: Keeping R/C History Alive, P-8A Training, R44 Cadets, Sea-Tac, China Eastern, Gulfstream G280 Record

“When you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” It is said this was written by Leonardo da Vinci but, beyond a doubt, it was lived by Bob Hoover. An early morning call on Tuesday morning brought ANN's Jim Campbell the worst news imaginable. RA Hoover, known to all his friends simply as Bob, had headed west. Bob’s passing marks the loss of one of America's greatest heroes, a legendary person in the history of aviation, and our dear friend. We are told that Hoover passed away in the early morning in a hospital near his home in Rancho Palos Verdes

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Drone Operator Allegedly Attacks Helicopter Using Unmanned Aircraft

Occurred During Protest Of The Dakota Access Pipeline In North Dakota

Authorities report two documented cases where an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flew at a helicopter in a threatening manner. The helicopter was assisting in surveillance in the vicinity of Highway 1806 during an active protest situation Sunday morning. A sheriff on board the helicopter reported to law enforcement on the ground that the helicopter pilot and passengers were “in fear of their lives”, and that the “drone came after us.”

Boeing, AZUR Air Announce Partnership To Improve Operational Efficiency

Optimized Maintenance Program Uses Data Analytics To Save Airline Time, Money

Boeing and AZUR air have announced that Boeing will implement its Optimized Maintenance Program service for the airline’s 757 and 767 fleet.

New Standard High-Bandwidth-Connectivity Architecture Flight Tested On An A330

Will Allow Choice Of Satellite Communications Technologies On Aircraft

Airbus has successfully flight-tested on an A330 development aircraft its new standard High-Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC) on-board architecture. This is the industry’s first such platform to be flight demonstrated that will soon allow airline customers to choose from the range of new high-throughput satellite technologies such as Ka-Band, SwiftBroadband (L-Band) and Ku-Band, and be able to do so independently from airlines' choices of IFE supplier (ie. Zodiac Inflight Innovations (Zii), Panasonic, Thales, and Rockwell Collins).

Marques Aviation Ltd Partners With Robotic Skies For Global Maintenance

Will Support Marques THOR Solarlight UAV

Marques Aviation has partnered with Robotic Skies to develop and implement a global maintenance plan for the Marques line of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) products. As part of the agreement, Robotic Skies will provide warranty program and field support management for Marques customers through the Robotic Skies network of service centers around the globe.

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Gulfstream G280 Sets 57th World Speed Record

Guernsey-To-Teterboro Trip Completed In Seven Hours And 26 Minutes

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that its Gulfstream G280 aircraft recently established a speed record between Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands in Europe, and Teterboro, New Jersey, making the trans-Atlantic journey in just seven hours and 26 minutes.

UAL, Houston Airport System Break Ground on New Technical Operations Center

Expansion Project At Bush Intercontinental Airport Will Create 200 new Jobs

United Airlines, in partnership with the City of Houston and the Houston Airport System, will break ground today on the airline’s new United Technical Operations Center (UTOC) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Michigan Aeronautics Partners With Industry For Annual Fuel Safety Seminar

Avfuel Teamed With MDOT To Train Airport Fuel Personnel

Avflight Lansing, Ann Arbor, MI-based Avfuel Corporation, and the MDOT Office of Aeronautics have partnered for many years to host an aviation fuel safety seminar in Lansing at the Office of Aeronautics.

FAA NOTAM For Sikorsky Airport Stops Commercial Flight

Interim Airport Manager Says Operations Are Largely Normal

The FAA has issued a NOTAM that would appear to affect all commercial flights at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford, CT.

Nimitz Completes Flight Deck Certification

Second Major Milestone On Way To 2017 Deployment

Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) earned her flight deck certification while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 20. The certification proves Nimitz's flight deck and the Sailors who conduct flight operations are capable of safely launching and recovering aircraft.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. Welcomes New CFO

Paul Lundstrom Joins The Company In The VP Role

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. has announced that Paul R. Lundstrom will join the company as vice president of Finance and chief financial officer (CFO) on Nov. 7, 2016. Lundstrom will report directly to CEO and President Eileen Drake and will be based out of the corporate headquarters in El Segundo, California.

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Five NAV CANADA Employees Earn International Air Traffic Control Awards

Recognized By U.S.-Based ATCA

NAV CANADA is proud to announce that several employees have been duly recognized for their outstanding accomplishments by the Washington D.C. based Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA). The awards were presented during the 61st Annual ATCA Conference and Exposition held in National Harbor, Maryland.

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U.K. Government Decides On New Runway At Heathrow

Says Expanding Heathrow Will Better Connect The U.K. To Long Haul Destinations In Growing World Markets

The U.K. government on Tuesday announced its support for a new runway at Heathrow – the first full length runway in the south-east since the second world war. The scheme will now be taken forward in the form of a draft ‘National policy statement’ (NPS) for consultation.

FAA to Hold SoCal Metroplex Public Briefings in LA, San Diego

Will Address Route Changes Planned For November

The FAA will hold public information briefings this week and next week on upcoming airspace changes in Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County.

ASTM International Unveils New Commercial Spaceflight Committee

Launched By More Than 50 Government And Industry Representatives

More than 50 government and industry officials have agreed to launch a new ASTM International committee dedicated to developing standards in the area of commercial spaceflight. The Committee on Commercial Spaceflight (F47) will focus on standards development in areas such as occupant safety of orbital and suborbital vehicles, launch and reentry vehicles, and spaceports.

Garmin Offers Citation Excel And XLS Flight Deck Upgrade

Modernization Program Built Around The G5000

Garmin is expanding its portfolio of integrated flight deck upgrades to now include a G5000 modernization program for the popular Citation Excel and Citation XLS. The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) is targeted for approval in late 2018 and will be available from select Garmin dealers, as well as Textron Aviation Service Centers.

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AeroSports Update: Help A Gal Drag Her Tail

The Organization, LadiesLove Taildraggers, Is Looking To Fund A Taildragger Scholarship

Judy Birchler wears the Captain's Stripes in an organization known as LadiesLove Taildragger’s. She sent out a notice that their organization is putting together a scholarship fund to aid other women in enjoying the skills involved in flying airplanes with a little wheel on the back. We at ANN think this is a great idea, so here’s a little history about the organization and what it is they’re trying to achieve.

Most Powerful Aerospace Gearbox Runs For First Time

Marks Milestone In Development Of Rolls-Royce UltraFan Engine Design

Rolls-Royce has run the world’s most powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time, marking a significant step in the development of its new UltraFan engine design.

FAA Issues Part 107 Waivers, Airspace Authorizations

Eighty-One Authorizations Approved To Date

The FAA began issuing Part 107 waivers and airspace authorizations to drone operators starting August 29, 2016, the effective date of the new rule. As of October 24, 2016, the agency has approved 81 authorizations for flights in Class D and E airspace, and has issued 36 waivers of Part 107 provisions to drone operators who applied after the rule’s effective date.

Airborne 10.25.16: The Aviation World Mourns Bob Hoover

Also: Rockwell Collins Buys B/E Aerospace, Airport Licensing, Drone Permits, Revised LODA, Aero-Calendar, Aerosonde HQ SUAS, Gogo Business Aviation, Hilf New CEO Of Vulcan, Battle Creek Airport, Beluga Fleet Support

An early morning call brought ANN's Jim Campbell the worst news imaginable... the loss of one of America's greatest heroes and our dear friend, Bob Hoover. We'll have much more to say about it shortly, but just know that the aviation world has never been richer than it has been because of the presence of this amazing man... and we will miss him as long as we live. It was anno

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.26.16)

"A new runway at Heathrow will improve connectivity in the UK itself and crucially boost our connections with the rest of the world, supporting exports, trade and job opportunities." Source: U.K. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.26.16): Departure Control

A function of an approach control facility providing air traffic control service for departing IFR and, under certain conditions, VFR aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.26.16)

Experimental Soaring Association

Formerly known as the Sailplane Homebuilders Association, the ESA is a national source for information regarding the design, building and flying of advanced and homebuilt sailplanes.

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