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January 17, 2010

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 01.18.10

The US DOT suspends procedures to get more airlifts to Haiti.
NBAA launches a registry for business aircraft owners who can help.
And LoPresti gets a nine-month breather on its rent p

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ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 01.18.10

The US DOT suspends procedures to get more airlifts to Haiti.
NBAA launches a registry for business aircraft owners who can help.
And LoPresti gets a nine-month breather on its rent p

More AERO-Casts

ANN Special Feature: CFI Bob Miller: Scenario-Based Cross-Country Solos - 01.18.10

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFI Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about how scenario-based training can be applied to even a student's solo cross-country flight planning.

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Ducted Fan 'AirMule' UAS Completes First Phase of Flight Testing

Urban Aeronautics’ Rotorless VTOL Aircraft Demonstrates Hover Capability

The AirMule, a single-engine, VTOL Cargo and MedEvac UAS developed by Israel-based Urban Aeronautics, has successfully completed the first phase of its flight testing. This phase has consisted of tethered autonomous hovers.

Shell Launches New Lubricant For Light Sport Aircraft

The first lubricant developed specifically for use in two stroke aviation engines, AeroShell Oil Sport PLUS 2, will be introduced by Shell Aviation at the US Sport Aviation Expo at Sebring next week.

Two Former Board Members Re-Elected

Angel Flight of New England, Inc. d/b/a Angel Flight Northeast (AFNE) announced plans Friday to reorganize its board of directors, according to president and co-founder Lawrence Camerlin.

Certified: Elliott Aviation Digital Flight Data Recorder

Installation Approved In Beechjet 400/400A/Hawker 400XP Aircraft

Elliott Aviation today announced that the Moline, Ill.-based business aviation services company has received supplemental type certification (STC) from the FAA for the installation of a Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) in a Beechjet 400/400A and Hawker 400XP aircraft.

New Airport Under Construction Near Panama City

The FAA will be testing instrument landing equipment next week for the 10,000 foot runway under construction at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport near Panama City in the Florida panhandle.

WW1 Veteran, Female Astronaut, Flight Instructor, And Northern Pioneer Cited

Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will induct four Canadians at its 2010 annual dinner and ceremony at the River Rock Casino and Hotel in Vancouver, B.C., June 10.

Next Step: Training In Sea King Helicopters

Prince William was awarded his flying badge by his father, Prince Charles, in ceremonies at RAF Shawbury in Shrophire Friday.

Recipient Of The Rotary National Award For Space Achievement

The Board of Advisors of the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation has selected NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations, William (Bill) H. Gerstenmaier, as the recipient of the 2010 National Space Trophy.

"I don't consider the full-body scanners an invasion of privacy. I think a bomb detonating on a plane is the biggest invasion of privacy a person can experience." Source: Jon Adler, head of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.17.10): Oceanic Airspace

Oceanic Airspace Airspace over the oceans of the world, considered international airspace, where oceanic separation and procedures per the International Civil Aviation Organization are applied.

FAASTeam Aviation Learning Center The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) was created toimprove the Nation's aviation safety record by conveying safety principles and practices through training, outreach, and education.