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Path To 21st Century ATC Infrastructure Reflected In White House Budget

Airlines For America Applauds President’s 'Visionary Leadership' On Reforming ATC

The budget released by the White House for fiscal year 2018 contains language that recognizes the need to modernize the nation's Air Traffic Control (ATC) infrastructure.

Airborne 03.16.17: Avidyne Certified, Gogo STC, Tecnam's 200th P2006T

Also: CH-53K $$$, WomenVenture, AEA17 Awards, Alaska Air Guard, Blue Angel Honored, Dumb Drone Regs, United Airlines

There were big smiles over at the AEA 2017 Avidyne booth as they earned FAA TSO approval for their new IFD550 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM with Attitude Reference System. This also includes FAA approval of Release 10.2 software that includes Synthetic Vision and two-way wireless connectivity with Avidyne’s new IFD100 iPad App. Avidyne has also received approval for their new, IFD545, IFD510 and IFD410. “Release 10.2 was a significant undertaking that adds Synthetic Vision and expands our l

Aviation Leaders From Over 130 Countries Participate In World ATM Congress 2017

Record Attendance Noted For The Fifth Annual Event

The fifth annual World ATM Congress held last week in Madrid, Spain attracted a record-breaking 7,757 registrants and 230 exhibitors from 131 countries.

Canada's First-Ever Global Circumnavigation By Helicopter Readies For Takeoff

Father And Son Will Fly A Bell 429 Global Ranger Around The World

The C150 Global Odyssey (C150GO) is the brainchild of Bob and Steven Dengler, a father-son team with a passion for aviation, adventure, and their home and native land, Canada. C150GO is the world's first Canadian around-the-world helicopter flight, and the first ever father-son global circumnavigation by aircraft.

Micronet Enertec Receives Order For A UAV Diagnosis And Simulation System

Private Aerospace & Defense Contractor To Spend $350,000

Micronet Enertec Technologies' wholly-owned subsidiary, Enertec Systems 2001 was recently awarded a purchase order from a large private aerospace & defense contractor totaling approximately $350,000. The contract is a continuous order for the development of a rugged diagnosis and simulation system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Airways New Zealand Awards Contract To Modernize Air Traffic Management

Leidos' SkyLine X System To Replace Current Platforms

Airways New Zealand has awarded a contract to technology company Leidos to replace the current air traffic management (ATM) platforms with Leidos' SkyLine X system. The single-award firm fixed-price contract has a four-year period of performance and 15 years of maintenance support. Work will be performed in the United States and New Zealand.

Grant Opportunity Offered For CHC Safety & Quality Summit

Dr. Peter Gardiner Grant Provides Financial Support Opportunity For Industry-Leading Safety Event

For the seventh year in a row, the CHC Safety & Quality Summit, in collaboration with Dr. Scott Shappell and Dr. Doug Wiegmann, developers of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS), is providing aviation students from around the world with the opportunity to apply to attend the CHC Safety & Quality Summit at no charge.

Halifax Stanfield to Host Global Airfield Operations Conference

Registration Opens March 17 For The Event

The world’s top airfield safety, operations and maintenance professionals will come together in Halifax this September to take part in SWIFT 2017. SWIFT (Summer Winter Integrated Field Technologies) is an annual conference to discuss the latest trends and technologies for improving the safety and efficiency of airfields around the world.

Pacific Allies, Partner Nations To Meet For First Pacific F-35 Symposium

Two-Day Conference Being Held Next Week In Hawaii

The F-35 Lightning II will take center stage during the Pacific Air Forces’ inaugural F-35 Symposium next week. The two-day conference will mark the largest gathering of F-35 experts to include senior officers and warfighters from Japan, Australia, South Korea as well as the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.

Canadian Commercial Space Launch Complex Site Selection Completed

Review Assessed 14 Potential Locations Over The Past Year

Maritime Launch has committed to a launch site location following a study of prospective sites across North America. An exhaustive review was conducted which assessed 14 potential locations over the last year. The preferred site is located in the Guysborough Municipality near Canso and Hazel Hill in Nova Scotia, Canada and would host a commercial launch complex for the Cyclone 4M orbital launch vehicle from Ukraine.

Successful Brimstone Weapon Integration Flight Trials Continue For Typhoon

Testing Conducted At BAE Systems' Site In Warton, Lancashire

A further series of flight trials of Eurofighter Typhoon with the low-collateral, high precision MBDA Brimstone air-to-surface weapon have been successfully completed at BAE Systems’ site in Warton, Lancashire.

Skydiver Critically Injured In Florida Accident

Missed His Landing Zone And Impacted Parked Cars At DeLand Airport

A 40-year-old skydiver missed his landing zone and was critically injured when he impacted parked cars at Skydive DeLand in central Florida last Saturday.

Houston Man Arrested In Airport Theft

Allegedly Stole $250,000 In Equipment From Conroe, TX Airport

The theft of some $250,000 in avionics from an airport near Houston, TX has led to the arrest of 21-year-old Hugo Edmundo Rincon Urrea.

Airborne-Unmanned 03.14.17: Class B Drone Ops, UAV Firefight, Kespry/John Deere

Also: Starr Insurance, RPA Pilot Board Selections, FAA-UAS Symposium Update

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has embarked on one of the first legal drone operations ever authorized in the busy Newark, New Jersey, airspace, opening up numerous possibilities for future official use of unmanned aircraft systems. The department contracted with S&R Engineering and Principia Inc., to inspect high-mast light poles. Principia was approved by the FAA for a Part 107 Waiver to operate tethered drones within Newark's Class Bravo Airspace. Isn’t it great when a drone story turns

Avidyne Guides AEA17 Special Coverage!

Avidyne Corporation, AEA 2017 Exhibit #356

Avidyne Corporation is a market-leader in the design and manufacture of advanced-capability FMS/GPS a, ADS-B, and Safety Systems for general aviation aircraft. Avidyne’s continuing leadership in innovation make flying easier, safer, and more enjoyable for pilots and their passengers. The company offers a full line of innovative, easy-to-use avionics including their flagship IFD550 with integrated Attitude Reference Sensor, the IFD540 & IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs, AMX240 Audio Panel, and ADS-B-capable AXP340 & AXP322 Transponders. Experienced entrepreneur and pilot Dan Schwinn founded Avidyne in 1994 with the mission of modernizing GA avionics

IATA Releases 2016 Airline Safety Performance

Accident Rate Improved Over 2015

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for the 2016 safety performance of the commercial airline industry.

EASA Certifies Ka-Band High-speed Internet Retrofit On Global Aircraft

Bombardier Is The First OEM To Deliver The New System

EASA has certified Bombardier Business Aircrafts' Ka-band high-speed internet system for retrofit on all Bombardier Global aircraft models.

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Presents AEA Special Event Coverage

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, AEA Exhibit #303 True Blue Power Introduces New TC230 Step-up Converter True Blue Power’s new TC230 DC-to-DC Converter is the smallest and lightest 230-watt step-up converter on the market. Weighing just 0.7 pounds, this converter utilizes the aircraft’s 14-volt system to power 28-volt avionics, instruments, and accessories, including radios, GPS, and electronic equipment. The highly-efficient TC230’s compact, fanless design saves energy, reduces weight and offers flexible installation. This new step-up converter is TSO-certified and engineered with overload,

Certified USB Charging Port Added To Stratus Product Line

Terra Drone Corporation Announces New Concept UAV, Terra Powerlifter Series

Offers Up To Two Hours Flight Time, 22 Pounds Of Payload

Terra Drone Corporation has announced the launch of the new ‘Terra Powerlifter’ unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) series, continuing its focus of bringing the best of Japanese innovation for the benefit of Australia’s agriculture, construction and resource sectors.

Freeflight Systems Brings You ANN's LIVE Coverage of AEA17!

Freeflight Systems, AEA Exhibit Booth #603

FreeFlight Systems designs, manufactures and supports avionics systems that improve the safety, efficiency and affordability of flying. We specialize in technologies and solutions that bring the benefits of the NextGen airspace transformation to all segments of aviation. We are known for the quality and reliability of our products, the flexibility and compatibility of our solutions and our commitment to long-term service and support. Our modular and scalable products can be used as stand-alone devices or as fully integrated avionics systems. This enables us to serve a diverse worldwide customer base in light general aviation, business aviation, commercial ai

senseFly partners with MicaSense

Offers Agricultural Professionals A New End-To-End Drone & Cloud Processing Solution

A commercial agreement has been signed between senseFly and analytics provider, MicaSense that enables senseFly and its distribution partners to offer MicaSense’s Atlas cloud processing platform alongside eBee drones.

FlightSafety Updates Citation 550 Simulator

Selects JETTECH's STC'd Garmin GTN Mod

FlightSafety International has selected the JETTECH Garmin touchscreen GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM modification to update their Citation 550 full motion simulator.

Send Solutions Messages ANN Coverage of AEA17 LIVE From New Orleans!

Send Solutions's Airtext + Keeps You Communicating

Text and Call - expanding on the success of Airtext - the ability to text message anywhere in the world at any altitude for a very low cost, we are introducing Airtext +, the ability to place a phone call anywhere in the world at any altitude for a very low cost. In the same small, paperback sized, STC’d package, we now have the STC’d Airtext +. By using a larger modem we are able to facilitate clear iridium phone calls and only gained 1 oz increase in weight. Now we can accommodate up to 64 passengers simultaneously text messaging or one person can make a call. Pricing for Airtext Plus is $14,950 list. We have retain

China's Civil Aviation Administration Tightening Drone Registrations

Will Institute A Real-Name System To Track Owners

In an effort to better regulate the operation of drones in China, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAAC) is set to introduce a "real-name" registration system to better regulate UAV operations there.

L-3 Aviation Products Presents AEA2017 Special Event Coverage!!!

L-3 Avionics Systems, AEA Exhibit #445

L3 Aviation Products has added new capabilities to its Lynx NGT-9000 Multi-Function Touchscreen transponder. The first is the ATAS alerting function that takes traffic avoidance to the next level. Lynx ATAS surveys down to the ground providing traffic alerting at ALL altitudes. Using refined ADS-B data, nuisance alerts are a thing of the past, even in congested airport patterns. The Lynx NGT-9000 also features the new TerrainVision – a cost effective Terrain Advisory option for GA aircraft and helicopters. A Stormscope display interface is also new this year, allowing the WX-500 Stormscope sensor to display real-time lightning data on the NGT-9000 dis

Southeast Aerospace Makes AEA17 LIVE Coverage Possible

Southeast Aerospace, AEA Exhibit #349

Founded in 1993, Southeast Aerospace offers a unique combination of products & services, by integrating parts distribution and MRO with complete aircraft modification services. We serve the GA, corporate, regional airline, and rotorcraft aircraft markets. We specialize in the integration, sales, and service of avionics, instrumentation, and related systems. Component Sales: Our Component Sales website provides 100% Real-Time inventory reporting for our extensive stock of avionics, instruments, and accessories. We are stocking distributors for major manufacturers such as Garmin, Rockwell Collins, and Honeywell. All parts are fully traceable to FAA,

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.16.17)

“Last year some 3.8 billion travelers flew safely on 40.4 million flights. The number of total accidents, fatal accidents and fatalities all declined versus the five-year average, showing that aviation continues to become safer.” Source: said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.16.17): Known Traffic

With respect to ATC clearances, means aircraft whose altitude, position, and intentions are known to ATC.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.16.17)

1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum

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Airlines For America Applauds President’s 'Visionary Leadership' On Reforming ATC

Also: CH-53K $$$, WomenVenture, AEA17 Awards, Alaska Air Guard, Blue Angel Honored, Dumb Drone Regs, United Airlines

Record Attendance Noted For The Fifth Annual Event

Father And Son Will Fly A Bell 429 Global Ranger Around The World

Private Aerospace & Defense Contractor To Spend $350,000

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Leidos' SkyLine X System To Replace Current Platforms

Dr. Peter Gardiner Grant Provides Financial Support Opportunity For Industry-Leading Safety Event

Registration Opens March 17 For The Event

Two-Day Conference Being Held Next Week In Hawaii

Review Assessed 14 Potential Locations Over The Past Year

Testing Conducted At BAE Systems' Site In Warton, Lancashire

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Missed His Landing Zone And Impacted Parked Cars At DeLand Airport

Allegedly Stole $250,000 In Equipment From Conroe, TX Airport

Also: Starr Insurance, RPA Pilot Board Selections, FAA-UAS Symposium Update

Avidyne Corporation, AEA 2017 Exhibit #356

Accident Rate Improved Over 2015

Bombardier Is The First OEM To Deliver The New System

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Offers Up To Two Hours Flight Time, 22 Pounds Of Payload

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Offers Agricultural Professionals A New End-To-End Drone & Cloud Processing Solution

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