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ERAU Puts Plans For 2016 Wings & Waves Air Show On Hold

Lack Of External Sponsorships Lead To Cancellation Of The Event

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and show producer David Schultz Air Shows have announced that the 2016 Wings and Waves Air Show scheduled for Oct 8-9, 2016 over Daytona Beach will not take place.

Hire More TSA Officers To Reduce Passenger Lines, Union Leader Says

AFGE: Failure To Hire Security Officers Means Longer Wait Times At Sea-Tac, Other Airports

The Transportation Security Administration must hire additional officers to alleviate long lines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and other airports across the country, the head of the union representing Transportation Security Officers said Monday.

NTSB Issues Factual Report From February, 2015 Accident

Airplane Impacted Guy Wires Supporting A Television Tower Resulting In One Fatal Injury

The NTSB has issued its factual report from an accident involving a Piper PA46 500TP aircraft which struck a guy wire supporting a television tower near the Lubbock, TX airport in February 2015. The sole occupant of the aircraft was fatally injured in the accident.

CAPA Urges Contact Congress To Pass The 'Safe Skies Act'

Bill Would End The Cargo Pilot Crew Rest Carve-Out

The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) is calling on Congress to pass the "Safe Skies Act" and end the cargo carve-out for all-cargo and supplemental carrier pilots.

New Runway Plans At Dublin Airport Progressing

Dublin Airport Authority Plans To Start Construction Next Year

The Dublin Airport Authority (daa) is progressing its plans to deliver a new runway for Dublin Airport.

Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources Welcomes New MD 500E

Division Of Enforcement, Aviation Unit Cites Performance, Airframe Footprint, And Operational Affordability As Key Benefits

MD Helicopters has delivered a new MD 500E to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Enforcement. Announced in November 2015, the custom-built MD 500E was welcomed by Chief Pilot Tom Buker and Pilot Brad Maas on March 29 at MD Helicopters’ Mesa, Arizona headquarters.

NASA: Saturn Spacecraft Not Affected By Hypothetical Planet 9

Says No Unexplained Orbit Anomalies Have Been Detected With The Spacecraft

Contrary to recent reports, NASA's Cassini spacecraft is not experiencing unexplained deviations in its orbit around Saturn, according to mission managers and orbit determination experts at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.

Law Firms Investigating Virgin America Sale

Says Stock Price May Be Undervalued By Purchaser Alaska Airlines

Two law firms have opened investigations into the sale of Virgin America to Alaska Airlines announced last week.

Analyst: Senate FAA Bill Continues Big-Government Meddling In Aviation

Says The Bill Fails To Make Meaningful Reforms In The FAA

An economic analyst says that the FAA reauthorization bill currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate will not solve fundamental problems associated with government intrusion in the aviation industry.

Garmin Unveils New Features For GTN 650/750

Enhancements Provided For Select Helicopters

Garmin is pleased to announce new features and capabilities are now available within the GTN 650/750 touchscreen series for select helicopters currently in service.

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Senators Seek To Protect Local Drone Laws In FAA Bill

Local Officials Concerned That They Would Be Unable To Enact Specific Legislation

A small, bipartisan group of U.S. Senators is looking to make minor changes in language included in the FAA reauthorization bill that some local officials say would restrict their ability to regulate UAVs in their states and municipalities.

ICAO Secretary General Addresses ABACE2016

Stresses Links Between BizAv Growth And Sustainable Development Objectives

ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu highlighted the unique qualities and important role of business aviation to global development in her keynote address to the 2016 Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE) in Shanghai, China.

First Full GE9X Engine Begins Testing

Ground Runs Underway At GE Peebles Facility In OH

Ground testing in underway on the first full GE9X development engine, which is the world's largest commercial aircraft engine, at GE Aviation's Peebles Testing Operation in Ohio. The GE9X engine will power Boeing's new 777X aircraft.

First U.S. Built A321 Delivery Set

JetBlue Will Get The Airplane On April 25

The first U.S.-built Airbus A321 airplane will be delivered later this month to JetBlue, according to the planemaker.

Gulfstream G500, G600 Achieve Program Milestones

Wing Joined To Fuselage On First G600 Flight-Test Article

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it recently joined the wing to the fuselage on the first Gulfstream G600 flight-test article, signifying steady progress in the G600 program.

FAA Plans GPS Interference Testing Off South Carolina Coast

Signals May Be Unreliable Or Unavailable During The Test Periods

The FAA is planning another round of GPS interference testing off the coast of South Carolina on April 14 and 19. The GPS testing may result in unreliable or unavailable GPS signal.

Airborne 04.12.16: FAA On FlightSims, CarterCopter Update, B-29 Doc Runs Engines

Also: Meyers 200C, Secord's Meyers 200C, Aero-Calendar, FAA Deputy Admin, F-16s At Misawa, CSF Congratulates, ‘Powering Your Plane’, Flight Design

The FAA has released a final rule that will allow instrument pilot candidates to make more use of simulators in obtaining their rating. The use of aviation training devices for instrument flight training has been recognized as a valuable tool since their introduction in World War Two. However, the regulations allowing their use to be logged for the purpose of obtaining an instrument rating have lagged behind the development of mode

AeroSports Update: AOPA To Help A Startup Flying Club

AOPA To Award A Reimagined Cessna 150 To Help Get A Flying Club Started

Joining together in a cooperative effort to own an airplane and provide flight training through a club has proven to be a successful way to get started. Now, AOPA has announced they will give away a Reimagined Cessna 150 to a flying club that is just starting out on its mission of making flying fun and affordable for its members.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.13.16)

“In less developed and rural regions, including landlocked and small-island States, where a lack of stable demand, infrastructure constraints, and other challenges can often impede the viability of commercial operations, business aviation helps to establish vital links enabling improved connectivity." Source: ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.13.16): Hold-Short Point

A point on the runway beyond which a landing aircraft with a LAHSO clearance is not authorized to proceed.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.13.16)

Last surviving American dive bomber from battle of Midway turns 100

The story of San Antonio resident Norman Kleiss, who recently turned 100 years old and who was a dive bomber pilot during the battle of midway.

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Lack Of External Sponsorships Lead To Cancellation Of The Event

AFGE: Failure To Hire Security Officers Means Longer Wait Times At Sea-Tac, Other Airports

Airplane Impacted Guy Wires Supporting A Television Tower Resulting In One Fatal Injury

Bill Would End The Cargo Pilot Crew Rest Carve-Out

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Dublin Airport Authority Plans To Start Construction Next Year

Division Of Enforcement, Aviation Unit Cites Performance, Airframe Footprint, And Operational Affordability As Key Benefits

Says No Unexplained Orbit Anomalies Have Been Detected With The Spacecraft

Says Stock Price May Be Undervalued By Purchaser Alaska Airlines

Says The Bill Fails To Make Meaningful Reforms In The FAA

Enhancements Provided For Select Helicopters

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Local Officials Concerned That They Would Be Unable To Enact Specific Legislation

Stresses Links Between BizAv Growth And Sustainable Development Objectives

Ground Runs Underway At GE Peebles Facility In OH

JetBlue Will Get The Airplane On April 25

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Wing Joined To Fuselage On First G600 Flight-Test Article

Signals May Be Unreliable Or Unavailable During The Test Periods

Also: Meyers 200C, Secord's Meyers 200C, Aero-Calendar, FAA Deputy Admin, F-16s At Misawa, CSF Congratulates, ‘Powering Your Plane’, Flight Design

AOPA To Award A Reimagined Cessna 150 To Help Get A Flying Club Started

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