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October 25, 2016

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

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 announced over this last weekend that Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rockwell Collins will acquire B/E Aerospace for approximately $6.4 billio

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Gone West: Aviation Legend Bob Hoover

Called 'The Greatest Stick And Rudder Man Who Ever Lived' By General Jimmy Doolittle

ANN is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of aviation legend R.A. "Bob" Hoover, who was often referred to as a "pilot's pilot." Hoover passed away early in the morning on Tuesday in a hospital near his home in Rancho Palos Verdes in California. He was 94 years old.

Rockwell Collins To Acquire B/E Aerospace

Total Consideration Of The Transaction Estimated At $8.3 Billion

Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rockwell Collins will acquire B/E Aerospace for approximately $6.4 billion in cash and stock, plus the assumption of $1.9 billion in net debt.

King Stallion Passes Initial Operational Testing

Verifies Key Capabilities Of The Heavy-Lift Helicopter

The CH-53K King Stallion has successfully completed initial operational testing by the U.S. Marine Corps to verify the key capabilities of the heavy lift helicopter. The week-long operational assessment by Marine Corps pilots, aircrew and maintainers marked an important step in support of a Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Milestone C decision early next year.

Area Kids Become Young Eagles At Leesburg International Airport

Nearly 30 Turned Out For Introduction To Flight Saturday

On Saturday morning October 22, 2016, 29 young people from the greater Leesburg, Florida area took to the sky through the EAA Young Eagles Flight program at the Leesburg International Airport.

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Teamster Mechanics Who Maintain UPS Aircraft Begin Strike Vote

Balloting Comes Ahead Of Holiday Shopping Rush

With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, mechanics and other workers who service UPS' fleet of jet engine aircraft started voting Friday to authorize a strike. The strike vote comes after three years of prolonged negotiations during which UPS continues to demand huge concessions.

Two Air Traffic Controllers Suspended In China

Another 13 Punished In Near-Collision At Hongqiao Airport Last Week

Two China Eastern airlines airplanes nearly collided at an intersection at China's Hongqiao airport last week, leading to the suspension of the licenses of two air traffic controllers, and disciplinary action against 13 others.

Raytheon Chooses U.S. Site To Manufacture Air Force Jet Trainer

Meridian, MS Selected For Raytheon's T-100 Trainer

Raytheon Company plans to build the T-100 Integrated Air Training System on a shovel-ready site in Mississippi. Should the U.S. Air Force approve the company's proposal for the Advanced Pilot Training program, Raytheon would establish a Final Assembly and Check-Out facility in Meridian.

Couple Gains Unauthorized Access To AA Aircraft

Caused Delay In Departure From Philadelphia To Boston

An American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Boston was delayed Sunday after a couple gained unauthorized access to the airplane.

Aerial Photography By Drone Effectively Banned In Sweden

New Court Ruling Limits Flights To Crime Or Accident Prevention

The Supreme Administrative Court in Sweden has placed strict limitations on the use of camera-equipped drones in the country, and that has a lot of people crying foul.

Car Plows Into Medical Helicopter On A New Mexico Highway

Aircraft Involved In Medevac Mission Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver

A medical helicopter was hit by a speeding Jeep being operated by a suspected drunk driver near Gallup, NM, according to local police.

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Whidbey Island P-8A Training Center Opens

The System Will Train U.S. Navy Personnel In Advance Of P-8A Aircraft Arrival In 2017

Boeing has installed a new P-8A Poseidon training center at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA as the base begins preparations for the arrival of P-8 aircraft beginning in 2017.

Sea-Tac Airport Workers Win Recognition Of Their Union

Airport Workers Fight For $15 Hourly Wage And Union Rights

The first airport workers in the country to win a $15 minimum wage are now the latest to declare victory in the fight for union rights. Hundreds of baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, cart drivers, wheelchair agents, unaccompanied minor escorts and lavatory and water service fillers have won recognition of their union with the Service Employees International Union Local 6 at Sea-Tac.

Neiman Marcus Has Cobalt Valkyrie-X On Its 'Fantasy Gift' List

Airplane Valued At $1.5 Million Will Not Be Available Until Next Year

If you're looking for that perfect gift for someone for the holidays, how about a rose gold Cobalt Valkyrie-X airplane.

Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team Holds First Meeting

Included A Variety Of Stakeholders From Across The Industry And Government

People are captivated by the limitless possibilities the drone industry offers, but with them comes a host of safety challenges, as hundreds of thousands of drones take to the sky. The FAA says they know they can't solve these challenges alone. The expertise and collaboration of key industry and government stakeholders is needed.

Fueling Problem May Have Led To Loss Of Falcon 9 Booster, Payload

SpaceX Still Trying To Determine Exact Sequence Of Events

SpaceX is focusing on the procedures used to fuel the Falcon 9 rocket which exploded on its launch pad September 1, causing the loss of the booster and its satellite payload.

Gulfstream G450 Production To End

Resources Will Be Repurposed To Manufacture Of The G500

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced it will end production of the Gulfstream G450, one of the company’s most iconic and dependable aircraft, as it prepares to launch a new era of business aviation with the all-new G500. Gulfstream is scheduled to deliver the final G450 to a customer in early 2018.

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Cygnus Safely Arrives At ISS

"S.S. Alan Poindexter" Spacecraft Delivers More Than 5,300 Pounds Of Cargo, Scientific Experiments

The S.S. Alan Poindexter Cygnus spacecraft successfully completed its rendezvous and berthing procedures with the International Space Station Sunday. This marks the company’s sixth successful berthing with the orbiting laboratory, and the fifth under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-1) contract.

AeroSports Update: Aeromedical Reform Moves Forward

EAA Reports FAA Sets Goal To Implement New Rules By A January Deadline

After President Obama a short-term FAA funding bill in July that included aeromedical reform long sought by EAA, the question still remains: Now what? For those who have been waiting to get back to flying through medical reform, it’s tough to wait some more. That is, however, where things stand.

At Least 19 Fatally Injured In Russian Helo Accident

Mi-8 Was Ferrying Oil And Gas Workers On The Northern Yamal Peninsula

A Russian Mi-8 ferrying oil and gas workers on the Yamal Peninsula in northern Russia went down Friday, resulting in the fatal injury of 19 of the people on board.

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Spots Likely Remains Of Schiaparelli Lander

ESA Spacecraft Appears To Have Crashed On The Martian Surface

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has identified new markings on the surface of the Red Planet that are believed to be related to Europe's Schiaparelli test lander, which arrived at Mars on Oct. 19.

Airborne 10.24.16: Obnoxious NIMBY Report, Scorpion Jet, AMA Remote Pilot Test

Also: Schiaparelli Probe, Spirit Of Aviation, Bell 429, Commuter Craft, Master Pilot Award, Predator B, Space Debris

A new study released by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University finds that most complaints about airport noise come from only a handful of people, and that the balance between noise abatement and the economic benefits of an airport has been heavily tilted towards those who complain. After an evaluation of noise complaint data from a selection of U.S. airports to quantify opposition to airport noise, researchers say that the source of airport noise complaints is ofte

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.25.16)

“The GIV and G450 ushered in a business aviation renaissance that has led to increased safety, greater reliability, better technology and improved performance. It’s fitting that the G500 will replace the G450.” Source: Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.25.16): Dead Reckoning

Dead reckoning, as applied to flying, is the navigation of an airplane solely by means of computations based on airspeed, course, heading, wind direction, and speed, groundspeed, and elapsed time.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.25.16)

Santa Moncia City Council Candidates Sound Of On FAA Battle

Recently, the Santa Monica Lookout sent a series of questions to candidates for City Council, one of which dealt with the city's ongoing legal battle with the FAA over KSMO.

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