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April 21, 2016

FAA Urges Non-Hobby UAS Registration Via New Method

Online System Replaces Paper Forms

In a Federal Register notice, the FAA has officially notified owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used for commercial, public and other non-model aircraft operations they may now use the FAA’s new, streamlined, web-based registration process to register their aircraft. The system became available to these owners March 30.

Has Departed Hawaii En Route To Mountain View, CA

After nearly a year on the ground, Solar Impulse 2 has departed Hawaii, continuing its attempt to be the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the globe.

Also: Hurricane Hunters, AEA16, Subscale X-Plane, Yokota Aids Japan, Astro Recipes, TARC 16, Teamsters v FlexJet/Flight Options

The U.S. Senate has passed and sent to the U.S. House an FAA reauthorization bill that does not include the House's controversial plan to privatize Air Traffic Control ... and the leadership of the Senate Commerce Committee passed along a subtle warning to House leaders about the plan after the vote. Sen. Bill Nelson said, “We’ve given the House a good bi-partisan blueprint to follow and one that they ought to pass easily. Adding controversial measur

Also: Hurricane Hunters, AEA16, Subscale X-Plane, Yokota Aids Japan, Astro Recipes, TARC 16, Teamsters v FlexJet/Flight Options

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EASA Approves Garmin Connext Wireless Connectivity For GTN 650/750

GTN PC Trainer Also Upgraded With New Capabilities

EASA has approved Garmin's new high-end flight deck technologies, as well as Connext and VFR Manual Charts, which are now available for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen avionics. This new update provides options such as custom holding patterns and search and rescue patterns, as well as animated NEXRAD radar, fuel range ring display, RF leg approach support and more. New and existing customers can receive these features by contacting an authorized Garmin dealer. Additionally, the GTN PC Trainer has been updated to reflect these new capabilities within the GTN series.

Alleges HazMat Violations Connected With Shipment From Spain

The FAA has proposed a $162,500 civil penalty against Airbus Defence and Space of Madrid, Spain, for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

US DOT, European Commission Pave Way For 'Flags Of Convenience' In Aviation

European Cockpit Association Critical Of DOT Approval For Norwegian Air International

With its decision to tentatively approve traffic rights for “Norwegian Air International” (NAI), the US Department of Transportation (DoT), together with the European Commission (EC) have opened the door and de facto laid out the welcome mat for “Flags of Convenience” in aviation, according to the European Cockpit Association.

Misplaced Priorities Plague Airline Management, Union Says

The Teamsters are calling on customers of Flexjet and Flight Options to tell management to prioritize its workers.

Multi-Payload Launch Planned For April 22

The Soyuz for Arianespace’s next medium-lift mission has arrived at the launch zone in French Guiana, where it stands ready to receive the multi-satellite payload that will be lofted on an April 22 flight.

Spaceplane Program Looks To Public-Private Effort To Enable Next-Generation Space Launch

In an era of declining budgets and adversaries’ evolving capabilities, quick, affordable and routine access to space is increasingly critical for both national and economic security. Current satellite launch systems, however, require scheduling years in advance for an extremely limited inventory of available slots. Moreover, launches often cost hundreds of millions of dollars each, due in large part to the massive amounts of dedicated infrastructure and large number of personnel required. DARPA created its Experimental Spaceplane (XS-1) program to help overcome these challenges.

All 11 On Board Fatally Injured When The Airplane Went Down

Air Mobility Command has released the results of an accident investigation that examined what caused the Oct. 2, crash of a C-130J during a takeoff from Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, which killed all 11 individuals onboard upon impact and three Afghan Special Reaction Force (ASRF) members on the ground.

Two Fatally Injured, According To Maryland State Police Two people were fatally injured Tuesday when a Vans RV-12 went down in Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

Garuda Indonesia To Receive 14 A330neo

New Aircraft Will Support Company's Business Expansion

Garuda Indonesia has confirmed an order with Airbus for the purchase of 14 A330-900neo, the new re-engined version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner, to support the company’s growth and business expansion in the future.

To Host Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) Training Course On Their Online Learning Platform

VisionSafe Corporation, the creator of the Emergency Vision Assurance System, (EVAS) has reached an agreement with King Schools to host their EVAS Training Course on the King Schools online learning platform, iLearn.

FAA Records Show It Lapsed On January 31

Among the airplanes in Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's fleet of aircraft is a 1997 Citation X that has become a fixture on the campaign trail, particularly at smaller airports that are unable to accommodate his Boeing 757.

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Classic Aero-TV: Think Flight Global - Promoting STEM Education Through Aviation

It's All About Kids And Growing Our Future...

While at EAA AirVenture 2012, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, met with Judith Rice, a captain with Think Global Flight. Patton asked about the purpose of Think Global Flight and what it is they are trying to achieve. Rice explains that it’s an around-the-world flight in a Cirrus 20 to introduce kids all around the world about the importance of STEM education and how aviation fits in. Students from across the globe can follow the flight on the Think Global Flight website and, in that way, be connected with other students holding the same interests.

ATSB: Debris Found In Mozambique Likely From MH370

Board Says Two Items "Almost Certainly" From The Missing Aircraft

The ATSB says that two piece of debris, one recovered late last year and the other in February of this year, are "almost certainly" from MH370, the Malaysian Airlines 777 that went missing on March 8, 2014.

Joint Venture With Airbus Defense And Space To Build Estimated $85 Million Automated Facility In Florida

OneWeb Satellites, a joint venture between Airbus Defense and Space and OneWeb, has chosen Florida's Space Coast as the site for its final assembly line, completing the last step in its industrial organisation. This facility, located at Florida’s Exploration Park, near the Kennedy Space Center, will carry out the series production of nearly 900 satellites for the OneWeb constellation.

Pilots Also Request $2 Million Grant From National Union For Strike Preparation

Pilot leaders at Hawaiian Airlines will ask their members to give them the authority to go on strike if negotiations break down and the federal government authorizes a walkout.

Applies To All CD-135 And CD-155 Engines Manufactured Since December 1, 2015

Friedrichshafen, Germany, 20 April 2016—Continental Motors Group, an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, today raised the TBR (time between replacement) of its Diesel CD-100 series engines to 2,100 hours. This lifetime increase affects all CD-135 and CD-155 engines manufactured since December 1st, 2015, incorporating revision status 2 design changes.

Watching The Valdez Competition At EAA AirVenture Is An Adventure In Itself

As EAA AirVenture 2016 gets closer we’ll be priming the excitement pump by providing you with a heads-up about featured events. Let’s face it, when it comes to sport aviation, EAA AirVenture seems to have it all.

Aircraft Being Transferred At Ceremony At AERO Friedrichshafen Show In Germany

Daher’s expanded TBM very fast turboprop aircraft product line takes center stage at the annual AERO Friedrichshafen show in Germany this week, where the first TBM 930 version for Europe is being delivered to Rheinland Air Service (RAS), the TBM Authorized Distributor in Austria and Germany.

Segmen Flight Academy Stands Up Flight Training Operations In Turkey

Five Cessna Skyhawk Aircraft Comprise The Training Fleet

Turkey-based Segmen Flight Academy recently began flight training operations after taking delivery of five new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft in 2015. These five Skyhawks are being used for primary flight training, featuring the proven and dependable G1000 avionics system.

Also: 'Mena' Suit, CAF's Stephan Brown, Civil Penalty, UAL Fight, Deep Space Exploration, LEAP-1A Engines

One of the many amendments to the FAA Reauthorization Bill being debated in the U.S. Senate could change the way states regulate air ambulance services. The issue has been in the forefront in Montana, where consumers have been hit with large and unexpected charges for air ambulance services. State lawmakers say they are limited in what they can do because of federal laws. The amendment offered by Senators John Hoeven and Jon Tester would give states more control over the regulation o

“In both Florida and Europe, we are now embarking on the next stage of an unprecedented venture in the space industry: a site that can mass-produce dozens of satellites every month.” Source: Airbus Defense and Space Head of Space Systems François Auque.

Predicted conflict, within EDST of two aircraft, or between aircraft and airspace.

For Hillary Clinton and Boeing, a beneficial relationship

An in-depth report from The Washington Post about an apparent relationship between the Democratic frontrunner for President, Boeing, and the Clinton Foundation.