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All News

April 07, 2016

Airborne 04.07.16: Extraordinary EAA/Dynon STC, Hartzell ET, EX-2 Discovery Kit

Also: Cessna AoA, Newark Slots, FreeFlight 2301 NextGen FMS, McTurbine, R22 Beta II Upgrade, Redbird Flight

EAA, FAA and Dynon officials said they have established a Supplemental Type Certificate process for installation of the Dynon EFIS-D10A as a replacement for a type certificated airplane’s primary attitude indicator. This means amateur-built aircraft innovations can make their way into specific type certificated aircraft. Unique to this STC, EAA worked with the FAA to allow the Dynon EFIS-D10A to be installed without the traditional Technical Standard Order or Parts Manufactur

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Airborne 04.07.16: Extraordinary EAA/Dynon STC, Hartzell Acquisition, EX-2 Discovery Kit

Also: Cessna AoA, Newark Slots, FreeFlight 2301 NextGen FMS, McTurbine, R22 Beta II Upgrade, Redbird Flight

 

EAA, FAA and Dynon officials said they have established a Supplemental Type Certificate process for installation of the Dynon EFIS-D10A as a replacement for a type certificated airplane’s primary attitude indicator. This means amateur-built aircraft innovations can make their way into specific type certificated aircraft. Unique to this STC, EAA worked with the FAA to allow the Dynon EFIS-D10A to be installed without the traditional Technical Standard Order or Parts Manufacturer Approval requirement. Hartzell Engine Technologies has announced the company’s acquisition of the Sky-Tec brand of high performance aircraft starters and solenoi

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Cessna Pilot Centers Offer Students Garmin Pilot Subscription

Garmin And Cessna Pilot Center Network Collaborate To Offer Students The Aviation App Experience

Cessna Aircraft announced at Sun ‘n Fun that student pilots who sign up for the Cessna Flight Training System through the Cessna Pilot Center network will receive a one-year Garmin Pilot subscription. The Garmin Pilot app allows pilots to plan, file, fly and log flights using their Apple or Android tablets and smartphones.

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Redbird Flight Premieres Online Video Series Winging It

The Ten-Part Show Will Explore Unique Corners Of Aviation Training Around The Country.

Redbird’s latest adventure, an online show called Winging It, took flight last night during a premiere event at Sun n’ Fun. Winging It host, Brittney Miculka will travel to ten locations across the country to promote pilot proficiency and showcase the best in aviation education. Viewers can follow Brittney on her cross country trip and experience each step of the journey.

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Daher Presents Its New Range Of TBM Aircraft

The Aircraft And Aerostructures Manufacturer Extends Its Very Fast Turboprop Product Line

Daher unveiled the expanded range of its TBM very fast turboprop aircraft family, which now consists of the TBM 900 and the TBM 930 version, with more than 110 sold  since its launch two years ago.

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Belite Announces New RADIANT Instruments And Probes

Designed For LSA, Experimental And Ultralight Aircraft

Belite has introduced a new line of RADIANT instruments which combine many functions into simple, small, lightweight units. The new instruments utilize sunlight readable high contrast color LCD screens which are also friendly with sunglasses.

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IATA Releases Airspace Modernization Study

The EUR 245 Billion Question - Why Everybody Has a Stake in European Airspace Modernization

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a study projecting a one million job and EUR245 billion (approx. $279 billion) boost to European prosperity in 2035 from airspace modernization.

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Spaceport America Announces Five-Year Launch Partnership

Will Work With EXPS Aerospace Systems & Technologies For Suborbital Flights

Spaceport America and EXOS Aerospace Systems & Technologies have announced a five year launch partnership for their Suborbital Active Rocket with GuidancE (SARGE) vehicle.

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WingX Pro Rolls Out New Non-Linear Technology

Adds Departure Procedure And Standard Terminal Arrival Geo-Referencing

Hilton Software has announced its new patent-pending “WingX Non-Linear Warping Technology”. This new technology enables its flagship product WingX Pro7 to geo-reference Departure Procedures (DPs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Procedures (STARs) and is released as part of the WingX Ingenuity Initiative.

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Ongoing Enhancements Made To Sporty’s Learn To Fly Course

Updates And New Features Make Course More Useful

Sporty’s has once again improved on its already award-winning Learn to Fly Course with dozens of additions. All-new HD video segments were added for nearly 20 learning topics ranging from taxi tips to steep turns, from runway safety to ground reference maneuvers.

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United Reaches Tentative Agreements With IAM-Represented Employees

Seven Contracts Would Cover Nearly 30,000 Union Workers

United and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) reached tentative agreements today on new contracts for all of the airline’s nearly 30,000 IAM-represented employees.

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Allegiant, Hawaiian Airlines Select LMC FFS

Will Deliver Full Flight Sims For A320 Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training has added contracts from Allegiant and Hawaiian Airlines to its list of orders for full flight simulators.

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AD NUMBER: 2016-07-08

PRODUCT: Certain The Boeing Company Model DC-9-83 (MD-83) airplanes.

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AD NUMBER: 2016-07-12

PRODUCT: Certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.

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FAA Reviewing Micro UAS Report

AMA Urges Caution Concerning Operation Near Crowds

The FAA is currently reviewing the report and recommendations of the Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee. The agency had tasked the group to develop recommendations for performance-based regulations that would let certain unmanned aircraft operate over people not directly involved in the flight of the aircraft.

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Swift Fuels Introduces MON-94 Unleaded Aviation Gasoline

Transition Fuel While Testing Of 100LL Replacement Continues

As the industry continues to move toward a drop-in replacement for 100LL avgas, Swift Fuels has launched a new Unleaded 94 MON Avgas. UL94 is an intermediate unleaded blend that's now FAA certificated for use on hundreds of aircraft makes and models.

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Sun Flyer Aircraft Deposits Increase To 65

Bloomington Corporation Reserves 30 Sun Flyers

Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) has received a 30 aircraft deposit and option agreement for its 2-seat “Sun Flyer” solar-electric flight trainer from Bloomington Corporation, increasing the number of Sun Flyer deposits and options to 65.

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CubCrafters Offers New Carbon Cub EX-2 Discovery Kit

Introduces Builders To The CubCrafters System

Light aircraft manufacturer, CubCrafters, has announced an easy entry into their popular kit program with the Carbon Cub EX-2 Discovery Kit. The kit introduces builders to the CubCrafters system, and allows them to envision the process of covering a tube & fabric aircraft.

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Collective-Activated Hour Meter Reduces Operating Costs For R22 Beta II

Records Only Actual Flight Time

Robinson Helicopter Company Inc. announced today that a collective-activated hour meter along with an updated hub and redesigned main rotor spindles are standard on all new R22 Beta II helicopters.

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AeroSports Update: Maiden Flight Of Rotax 915 iS Engine

Rotax Brings A New Engine Onto The Market For Airplane Homebuilders And Other Lightweight Aircraft

Not all first flight stories are about airplanes. In this case, the big news is about a new engine that Rotax is bringing to the market for light aircraft. The new Rotax 915 iS is bound to make an impact in the light airplane and helicopter regime.

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First Success Seen In Autonomous Aircraft Collision Avoidance System

Flight Tests Demonstrate Optical Sense-And-Avoid Capability That Detects And Tracks Nearby Aircraft

A research effort associated with DARPA’s Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program recently conducted the first successful flight tests of a shoebox-sized, plug-and-play system designed to enable manned and unmanned aircraft to automatically detect nearby aircraft and avoid potential mid-air collisions.

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FreeFlight Systems Announces LPV-Capable 2301 NextGen FMS

Brings 2020 Compliance To Fixed- And Rotary-Wing Aircraft

NextGen avionics developer FreeFlight Systems announced today that the Company is now accepting orders for its 2301 NextGen GPS flight management system.

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Airborne 04.06.16: Virgin America Sale, CT/CTLS Shipments, Lancair IV-P Upgrade

Also: Icon On eBay, SFIP16 Published!, 787 Airspeed Safety, Pilatus Sales, Soloy Acquires A36 Bonanza Turbine STC, Becker Avionics

Alaska Air Group and Virgin America have announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement, under which Alaska Air Group will acquire Virgin America. The aggregate transaction value is approximately $4.0 billion. With an expanded West Coast presence, a larger customer base, and an enhanced platform for growth, Alaska Airlines says they will be positioned to provide more choices for customers, increase competition

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.07.16)

“While AMA is thankful for the opportunity to participate in the ARC process, we are concerned that allowing some unmanned aircraft to operate over and  within close proximity to people will heighten the anxiety of a society that is already hypersensitive to the introduction of ‘drones’ into our communities." Source: Statement from AMA executive director Dave Mathewson.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.07.16): Known Traffic

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

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.07.16)

Yesterday’s Air Force: Women Air Force Service Pilots

Women Air Force Service Pilots left a legacy that inspires even today. Their contributions during World War II were invaluable.

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