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July 15, 2016

Airborne 07.15.16: Solar Impulse, Olympic Shootdown Threat, New Blue Angel

Also: Vintage Aerobatics, Get To Oshkosh!, 6,400 New Regional Jets?, Robinson R44, Airport Safety, GE9X Engine Program, Three Suns

The Solar Impulse-2 has one more leg to fly to complete its journey around the world. As the journey comes closer to its end, the Solar Impulse-2 landed in Egypt after a flight of two days and two nights without fossil fuel. This flight, which was powered only by the sun, crossed the Mediterranean Sea from west to east and covered a distance of 2,022 nautical miles. It was the second to last leg of the attempt to achieve the first ever Round-The-World Solar F

Airborne 07.15.16: Solar Impulse, Olympic Shootdown Threat, New Blue Angel

Also: Vintage Aerobatics, Get To Oshkosh!, 6,400 New Regional Jets?, Robinson R44, Airport Safety, GE9X Engine Program, Three Suns

The Solar Impulse-2 has one more leg to fly to complete its journey around the world. As the journey comes closer to its end, the Solar Impulse-2 landed in Egypt after a flight of two days and two nights without fossil fuel. This flight, which was powered only by the sun, crossed the Mediterranean Sea from west to east and covered a distance of 2,022 nautical miles. It was the second to last leg of the attempt to achieve the first ever Round-The-World Solar Flight. It appears a new competition may have been added to the summer Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro. This new event is called, shoot down the intruder. The Brazilian Defense Minister

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Norwegian To Expand Airbus Fleet

Orders 30 New Airbus 321LR

Norwegian’s subsidiary, Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd (AAA), has placed a new order of 30 Airbus 321LongRange aircraft. Norwegian will operate the A321LR once the aircraft enters service in 2019. The aircraft has a size and range that makes it suitable for many more long-haul destinations in the future.

Airbus Demonstrates Aircraft Inspection By Drone At Farnborough

Innovation And Digitalization For Production Ramp Up

Airbus has demonstrated aircraft visual inspection using a drone at the Farnborough Airshow. The drone, equipped with a high definition camera, performed a visual inspection for the upper part of the aircraft. It is flown using an automatic flight control system supervised by a human pilot.

Sikorsky Recognizes Bristow And The UK Maritime And Coastguard Agency

Notes Excellence In Lifesaving Achievement

Sikorsky has recognized Bristow Helicopters Limited and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency for excellence in lifesaving achievement with the S-92 helicopter.

DJI Introduces First Integrated Aerial Zoom Camera

Zenmuse Z3 Expands Possibilities For Industrial, Professional Usage

DJI has announced the Zenmuse Z3, DJI's first integrated aerial zoom camera optimized for still photography.

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Commercial Spaceflight Federation Rebrands

Organization Hopes To Be Seen As More 'Innovative' And 'Cool'

An official rebranding launch of the new Commercial Spaceflight Federation is designed to make the concept of commercial spaceflight more accessible to the general public, according to the company that designed and implemented the rebranding campaign.

GA-ASI’S Predator C Avenger Receives FAA Experimental Certificate

Fleet Surpasses 10,000 Flight Hours

The FAA has awarded an Experimental Certificate to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the Predator C Avenger RPA system, enabling it to perform routine operations in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS).

Embraer, Boeing To Collaborate On Sales, Support Of KC-390 Medium Airlift

Both Companies Will Pursue New Business Opportunities For The Aircraft And Support

Embraer and Boeing have signed a teaming agreement to jointly market and support the KC-390, a multi-mission mobility and aerial refueling aircraft. Under the agreement the companies will together pursue new business opportunities, both for the aircraft itself and for aircraft support and sustainment. Embraer will provide the aircraft while Boeing will be responsible for in-service support.

Spirit AeroSystems Upgrades Historic Plant 2

Builds 70 Percent Of The 737 Structure In The Facility

Since 2014, Spirit AeroSystems Inc. has invested in upgrades to its historic Plant 2 and its Wichita facilities to support growing demand for its products. Spirit builds 70 percent of the 737 structure in Plant 2, including the entire fuselage of the world's best-selling airplane.

International Agreement For Black Hawk Co-Operation Signed

Would Go Into Effect If Sikorsky And PZL Mielec Are Selected To Provide Helicopters For The Polish Government

Sikorsky and its subsidiary PZL Mielec have signed a memorandum of understanding with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), one of the largest defence groups in Europe, under which PGZ companies would have significant involvement in the S-70i Black Hawk helicopter program if Sikorsky and PZL Mielec are selected by the Polish government to provide a fleet of multirole helicopters.

FBI Closes D.B. Cooper Case Unsolved

After 45 Years, All Credible Leads Exhausted, Bureau Says

After 45 years and following hundreds of leads, the FBI has officially closed the D.B. Cooper case, leaving it unsolved.

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TFRs In Place For GOP, Democratic Nominating Conventions

Cleveland TFR Goes Into Effect Sunday For Republican Event

The FAA has announced Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) over both Cleveland and Philadelphia that will be in place during the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions.

Boeing Celebrates Centennial With Successful Farnborough Airshow

Adds Multi-Billion Dollar Orders In Commercial, Defense Sectors

Boeing celebrates its centennial Friday amid a highly successful 2016 Farnborough International Airshow that has seen multi-billion dollar orders and commitments across the company, including defense platforms, commercial airplanes and services agreements.

Airbus Wins $35 Billion Of Aircraft Orders At Farnborough Air Show 2016

Orders And Commitments Made For A Total Of 279 Aircraft

During the 2016 Farnborough Air Show, Airbus won $35 billion worth of business for a total of 279 aircraft, covering by single-aisle and widebody aircraft families. The deals comprise firm orders for 197 aircraft worth $26.3 billion and commitments for 82 aircraft worth $8.7 billion.

Boeing, Volga-Dnepr Group Confirm Acquisition Of 20 747-8 Freighters

Companies Sign Agreement For Long Term Logistics Support For Boeing And Its Partners

Boeing and Volga-Dnepr Group have announced at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow finalization of terms for the acquisition of 20 747-8 Freighters, which includes four aircraft that have already been delivered.

AeroSports Update: Ride In A Warbird At AirVenture

The CAF Will Be Providing Warbird Rides In A World War II P-51 Mustang And A Navy Helldiver

There will be opportunities at AirVenture to take rides in several historic aircraft. The most obvious will be EAA’s Ford Tri-motor and Bell-47 helicopters. This year, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is also going to be there with a couple of historic airplanes to provide some very special rides.

Moon Express Announces New Home At Historic Cape Canaveral

Space Launch Complexes 17 & 18 Will Be Home To Company's Commercial Efforts To Reach The Moon

Moon Express has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force 45th Wing to license the historic Space Launch Complexes 17 and 18 at Cape Canaveral for its lunar lander development and flight test operations. The announcement was made by company founder & CEO Bob Richards in a keynote address to over 300 attendees at the National Space Club Florida Committee luncheon.

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Klyde 07.15.16

The Important Thing Is That Those Planters Have Native Florida Species ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 07.14.16: HondaJet PC, Lam Aviation, 'Sully' Movie Suit

Also: One Week Wonder, ANN Osh Schedule, Boeing Forecast, Becker Avionics, CAE Wins, Virgin Atlantic, AEA Training

Honda Aircraft has announced that the Company received their Production Certificate from the FAA late last week. Honda Aircraft Company is building the HA-420 HondaJet light jet at its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Production Certificate grants Honda Aircraft the authorization to produce, flight test and issue airworthiness certificates for the HondaJet for customer deliveries. Honda Aircraft has been steadily ramping up production since receiving FAA

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.15.16)

"The Moon is rising again over the space coast thanks to the unequivocal support of the USAF 45th Space Wing, Space Florida, and the NASA Kennedy Space Center." Source: Moon Express co-founder and CEO, Bob Richards.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.15.16): Traffic In Sight

Used by pilots to inform a controller that previously issued traffic is in sight.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.15.16)

NASA Image of the Day

Every day, NASA selects an image as its "Image of the Day" and posts it on its website.

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