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March 03, 2015

Airborne 03.03.15: AW189 Certified, Honeywell Heli Forecast, HondaJet Sim

Also: NBAA Likes PBOR II, Wipaire Viking Endorsement, R44 Update, PW Engine Ctr, Twirly Birds

Its going to be a great week for rotorcraft as HAI gets it start in Orlando, Florida... we should have confirmation today of new aircraft from Airbus Helicopters as well as progress reports from Bell, MD Helicopters, Sikorsky, Robinson, Enstrom, and a number of others. But, there is some excitement at HAI from the folks at Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, who have confirmed FAA validation of the EASA certification for their AW189 medium twin engine helicopter. In its 17th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchasing

Airborne 03.03.15: HeliExpo, AW189 Certified, Honeywell Heli Forecast, HondaJet Sim

Also: NBAA Likes PBOR II, Wipaire Viking Endorsement, R44 Update, PW Engine Ctr, Twirly Birds

Its going to be a great week for rotorcraft as HAI gets it start in Orlando, Florida... we should have confirmation today of new aircraft from Airbus Helicopters as well as progress reports from Bell, MD Helicopters, Sikorsky, Robinson, Enstrom, and a number of others. But, there is some excitement at HAI from the folks at Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, who have confirmed FAA validation of the EASA certification for their AW189 medium twin engine helicopter. In its 17th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchasing Outlook, Honeywell Aerospace produced a detailed report that forecast steady global helicopter demand for the next 5 years. Overall, five-year demand for turbine-powered,

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Honeywell Forecasts Steady 5-Year Global Helicopter Demand

New Civilian Helicopter Deliveries Could Top 5,000 For The Period

In its 17th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchasing Outlook, Honeywell Aerospace expects that 4,750-5,250 civilian-use helicopters will be delivered during 2015-2019.

Japanese Coast Guard Receives EC225

Aircraft Will Fly SAR And Law Enforcement Missions

An EC225 LP has been delivered to the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), which was acquired as replacement for an aircraft that was destroyed during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. This is the last of three EC225s ordered by JCG in July 2011; the earlier two having been delivered last year.

Demand For Aspen Evolution Flight Displays For Helos Increasing

Company Reaches Milestone Of 500 Installed Displays

Aspen Avionics has enjoyed overwhelming market acceptance of its Evolution Flight Display System for helicopters, the company announced Monday at Heli-Expo in Orlando, FL. The company has sold over 500 Evolution Flight Displays to both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and in the aftermarket.

FAA Approves Enhanced 412EPI Capabilities

Now Certified For Operation In New Category A

The FAA has certified the Bell 412EPI for Category A (CAT A) operations. The new CAT A backup procedure provides a significant increase in payload, performance and operational versatility.

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Toll Group Signs For Eight AW139s

Aircraft Will Perform EMS Operations In New South Wales, Australia

Australia’s Toll Group has entered into a purchase agreement for eight AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters.

Bell Helicopter Seals Deal For 15 Bell 407GXs

Aircraft To Be Delivered To The Mexican Air Force Beginning Later This Year

The Mexican Air Force (FAM) has signed an agreement with Bell Helicopter for the purchase of 15 Bell 407GXs with deliveries to begin this year. The aircraft will be configured for a variety of parapublic missions.

XCOR Exiting Mojave

New Home Will Be In Midland, TX

As XCOR moves closer to flight testing for its Lynx spacecraft, the company has set a course southeast from Mojave, CA to Midland, TX.

Six Receive Master Instructor Designation In February

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Six instructors have received for the first time or renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of February.

Air Force Places 18 A-10 Aircraft Into 'Backup Status'

Another 18 Could Face A Similar Fate Next Fiscal Year

The Air Force, with congressional authorization, will convert 18 primary combat-coded A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from active units and place them into Backup-Aircraft Inventory (BAI) status with the possibility to convert another 18 at a later date in fiscal year 2015.

New AATD Piston Helicopter Sim By Elite Colorado Bound

Flight Simulator Approved For VFR And IFR Training

The very first FAA approved Model TH22 piston helicopter by Elite Simulation Solutions was purchased by Colorado Heli-Ops, Broomfield, Colorado.

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EASA Certifies Continental Motors’ CD-155 Engine For DA42 TDI

Now Approved For European Installation, FAA Certification Pending

EASA has certified Continental Motors Group CD-155 hp Jet-A diesel engine option for installation in the Diamond twin-engine DA42 TDI. FAA validation is pending.

MyGoFlight Goes Wireless For Heli-Expo

Will Introduce Connected Flight Concept And iPad Product Line At Orlando Show

MyGoFlight, maker of premium iPad and tablet gear for pilots, will debut their Connected Flight concept and product line for the cockpit of helicopters at HAI Heli-Expo 2015. They are also conducting two seminars called – iPad Takes Flight! Connected Flight Edition.

Aero-TV: Aircraft Battery Care and Feeding - Expertise From Concorde Batteries

What You Don't Know, CAN Hurt You And Your Aircraft

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor Tom Patton begin a quest to learn more about the heart and soul of your aircraft battery. He sat down with Chris Holder of Concorde Batteries to dig into the details. This video is number 2 of 3 videos that Tom put together to share what he found out about this all-important piece of aircraft equipment. In this video we talk about what’s new in the world of Concorde batteries.

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Aero-TV: Aircraft Battery Care and Feeding--Expertise From Concorde Batteries

What You Don't Know, CAN Hurt You And Your Aircraft

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor Tom Patton begin a quest to learn more about the heart and soul of your aircraft battery. He sat down with Chris Holder of Concorde Batteries to dig into the details. This video is number 2 of 3 videos that Tom put together to share what he found out about this all-important piece of aircraft equipment. In this video we talk about what’s new in the world of Concorde batteries. Patton opines that batteries have been around for a long time and the basic concept and principles haven’t changed that much. So

House Aviation Subcommittee To Hold FAA Reauthorization Hearing

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta The Only Witness On The Agenda

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will testify at an Aviation Subcommittee hearing this week on reauthorization of the agency and ensuring a modern U.S. aviation system.

Palazzo: Transparency Needed In Commercial Crew Program

Remarks Came During Hearing To Review NASA's Efforts To Launch Astronauts To ISS From U.S. Soil

The Subcommittee on Space on Friday held a hearing on The Commercial Crew Program: Challenges and Opportunities. The purpose of the hearing was to review NASA’s efforts to develop and acquire safe, reliable, and affordable crew transfer services to the International Space Station (ISS).

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Bill Would Provide Third-Class Medical Exemptions To Some

GAPPA Language Introduced As A Stand-Alone Bill In The U.S. House And Senate

Legislation was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate last week that would allow private pilots, in certain instances, to use a driver’s license in lieu of an FAA medical certificate.

Airbus Plans A320 Production Rate Increase To 50 Per Month

Also Adjusts A330 Production For NEO Transition

Airbus has decided to further increase the production rate for its very successful A320 Family to 50 aircraft per month from Q1 2017, matching market demand. Additionally, Airbus is adjusting the A330 production rate to six a month from Q1 2016 as it transitions towards the A330neo.

AeroSports Update: Inverted Flat Spin Record To Be Attempted

Air Show Pilot Spencer Suderman Will Attempt To Set New Guinness World Record For Inverted Flat Spins

Air show pilot Spencer Suderman, the current Guinness World Record holder for “Most Inverted Flat Spins in an aircraft” will attempt to break his own record of 81 rotations set in 2014 with an even more impressive spin of over 100 rotations.

Bombardier Deems CS300 First Flight A Success

'Aircraft And Systems Performed As Expected,' Company Says

Another major milestone in Bombardier’s CSeries aircraft program was reached Friday with the maiden flight of the CS300 airliner.

Solar Impulse Getting Set For First Leg Of Circumnavigation Attempt

Flight From Abu Dhabi To Muscat Expected To Take 12 Hours

The Solar Impulse team is getting set to fly the first leg of their around-the-world attempt in the middle eastern desert city of Abu Dhabi.

Airborne 03.02.15: HeliExpo, UAL Pilot Warning, WWII Flyover, RAF Aids In WV

Also: Blue Angels, Fuel Taxes, Twirly Birds, Bell 429WG, Delta Selects GoGo

It’s common for airlines to issue numerous safety notice to flight crews, but United Airlines issued a notice that became a topic with the national media. The two-page memo reportedly did not provide specific flight information, but contained blunt language that said there was strong evidence of lapses in discipline, poor cockpit communication, and lack of coordination among flight crews. The flight path for the "Arsenal of Democracy" flight planned for May 8th in Washington, D.C. has been announced by the event's organizers. In r

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.03.15)

"In total, NASA has spent, or plans to spend, over $8 billion on this initiative, which I believe represents a necessary investment if managed effectively. Source: House Space Subcommittee chair Steven Palazzo (R-MS).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.03.15): Have Numbers

Used by pilots to inform ATC that they have received runway, wind, and altimeter information only.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.03.15)

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Need a great illustration of an airplane, clearly labeled, so you can explain -- again -- why planes stay up in the air? This is a good illustration; maybe they'll get it this time.

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