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April 18, 2014

Airborne 04.18.14: SpaceX's Historic Pad, Sikorsky Going Presidential?, EAA B17

Also: Airmen Support Pilot's Son, Beyond The Blue!, More Wrong-Way SWA Fallout, Missing WWII Airman Comes Home

NASA signed an agreement with Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) for use and occupancy of the complex. It will serve as a platform for SpaceX to support their commercial launch activities. It looks like the president will be flying in a new, made in America, Sikorsky helicopter. That's because it appears Sikorsky is the only manufacturer still in the running. Both Boeing and a team consisting of AgustaWestland and Northrop Grumman have dropped out of the bidding process. This is a reunion that nobody will forget, and EAA's B-1

Airborne 04.18.14: SpaceX's Historic Pad, Sikorsky Going Presidential?, EAA B17

Also: Airmen Support Pilot's Son, Beyond The Blue!, More Wrong-Way SWA Fallout, Missing WWII Airman Comes Home

NASA signed an agreement with Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) for use and occupancy of the complex. It will serve as a platform for SpaceX to support their commercial launch activities. It looks like the president will be flying in a new, made in America, Sikorsky helicopter. That's because it appears Sikorsky is the only manufacturer still in the running. Both Boeing and a team consisting of AgustaWestland and Northrop Grumman have dropped out of the bidding process. This is a reunion that nobody will forget, and EAA's B-17G, Aluminum Overcast, was at the heart of the gathering. On April 14, ten World War two United States Army Air Corps veterans wh

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S-TEC And Chelton Flight Systems Acquired In MBO

Businesses Included In Management Buyout Of Cobham Avionics

Genesys Aerosystems Group has acquired Chelton Flight Systems, Inc. and S-TEC Corporation, previously doing business as Cobham Avionics, from Cobham in a management buyout.

World’s Only Flying B-29 Superfortress Headed Northwest This Summer

CAF Airpower Tour Includes Over 15 Cities Including FIFI’s Hometown, Boeing Field In Seattle

The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) iconic Boeing B-29 Superfortress returns to California and the Northwest U.S. this summer. It will be FIFI’s first visit in almost 20 years to many locations which include over 15 cities in Arizona, California, Washington, Idaho, Utah and Colorado.

Airman Missing From WWII Accounted For

Pilot Of C-47B Skytrain Went Missing In 1945

The remains of a U.S. serviceman, lost during World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

Europe's 5th ATV Is Loaded With Cargo For Its Launch By Arianespace

Launch Of Georges Lemaître Will Be The Last Of The ATV Series

Cargo loading has commenced in French Guiana for the fifth – and final – European Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), which is being prepared for a 2014 launch from the Spaceport on Arianespace’s next Ariane 5 servicing mission to the International Space Station.

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ERAU Adds Community And Business Leaders To Board of Trustees

Four New Members Include Alumni, Experts In Aerospace Finance, Alternative Energy, Health And Insurance

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Board of Trustees has elected four new members to help shape the future of the world’s top aerospace and aviation academic institution – Dr. Charles D. “Chuck” Duva, president and CEO of DuvaSawko; C. Jeffrey (Jeff) Knittel, president of CIT Transportation Finance; David B. O'Maley, chairman emeritus and retired president and CEO of Ohio National Life Insurance Company; and Jon W. Slangerup, an executive advisor to Moelis Capital Partners.

Pilatus Expands Sales And Service Network For The PC-24

Names Representatives In Canada, Mexico, Eastern Europe

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has announced that it has formally appointed sales and service representatives for the upcoming Pilatus PC-24 twinjet in Canada, Mexico, and Eastern Europe.

Japan's National Police Agency Orders Another AW139

Aircraft To Be Delivered To Law Enforcement In Kagoshima Prefecture.

The Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another AW139 intermediate twin helicopter which will be operated in the Kagoshima Prefecture. The AW139 helicopter will replace an older Bell 412 model and will enter service in 2015.

Viking Appoints New Vice-President, International Sales & Marketing

Evan McCorry To Lead Twin Otter Series 400 Global Sales Effort

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has appointed Evan McCorry to the new role of Vice-President, International Sales & Marketing. In this position, McCorry will be responsible for the management and continued development of the international sales and marketing campaign for Viking and the Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft.

Robert Kline Joins Universal Avionics

Tapped For Role Of Airline Sales Manager For US, Latin America

Scott Campbell, Director of Airline and Military Sales, announced that Mr. Robert Kline has been appointed to the newly created position of Airline Sales Manager for the US and Latin American sales regions. Based in Virginia, he will be responsible for maintaining Universal Avionics’ existing programs and relationships within the Airline market segment, as well as seeking out and developing new programs in those regions.

Canadian Flight Instructor Fired Over MH370 Appearances

Had Acted As An 'Expert' For CNN, Company Said He Made Canadians 'Look Bad All Over The World'

A Canadian flight instructor has been terminated by a simulator business because of his appearances on CNN as an "expert" for the network's coverage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

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Aero-TV: Dual GPS Solutions -- Maps, Weather, And Traffic To Your EFB Devices

Dual Boasts GPS Support for iOS or Android Platforms

While at the AOPA 2013 convention, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell met with Greg Lukins, Vice President of Business Development for the Dual Corporation. The Dual Corporation specializes in providing devices that improve the operation and capabilities of equipment that are part of your electronic flight bag. In other words, it’s some real neat electronic hardware.

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Aero-TV: Dual GPS Solutions -- Maps, Weather, And Traffic To Your EFB Devices

Dual Boasts GPS Support for iOS or Android Platforms

While at the AOPA 2013 convention, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell met with Greg Lukins, Vice President of Business Development for the Dual Corporation. The Dual Corporation specializes in providing devices that improve the operation and capabilities of equipment that are part of your electronic flight bag. In other words, it’s some real neat electronic hardware.

EAA AirVenture 2014 NOTAM Now Available For Download

Special Air Traffic Procedures Required Reading For All Aviators Flying To Oshkosh

The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the 62nd annual fly-in convention July 28-August 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect July 25-August 4, outlines procedures for the many types of aircraft that fly to Oshkosh for the event, as well as aircraft that land at nearby airports.

NTSB To Hold Fifth Safety Seminar Targeted Towards GA

Session Will Focus On Preventing Aerodynamic Stalls And Loss Of Control Accidents

The NTSB is presenting a seminar highlighting the lessons learned from the NTSB’s investigations of general aviation accidents involving aerodynamic stalls and loss of control. Accidents attributed to “loss of control in-flight” are the most common defining events for fatal crashes in the personal flying sector of general aviation, accounting for about 40 percent of GA fatalities.

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ABACE2014 A Record-Setting Show On All Fronts, NBAA Says

Bolen: Exhibitor, Static Display Aircraft Numbers Increased Significantly

At the close of the third and final day of its 2014 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2014), the NBAA said the event was one for the record books on a variety of fronts.

Boeing Delivers 8,000th 737

'World's Best-Selling Airplane' Marks Historic Milestone With Delivery To United Airlines

Boeing has delivered the 8,000th 737 to come off the production line to United Airlines, marking another important milestone for what the company describes as "the world's best-selling airplane." The airplane, a Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range), features a special logo.

F-35 Lightning II Jet To Make First British Flights

The Combat Aircraft Will Fly At Two Airshows In Britain

The F-35 Lightning II will make its international debut in July at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford and in the same month will also fly at the Farnborough International Air Show. This will be the first time the combat aircraft has flown outside of the United States.

Klyde Morris 04.18.2014

Klyde Falls Into The Generation Gap

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Dassault Aviation Rolls Out 250th Falcon 7X

Will Be Delivered To Its New Owner By Year's End

Another milestone was reached this week in the Falcon 7X program with the roll-out of the 250th aircraft at Dassault Aviation's Charles Lindbergh Hall in Mérignac near Bordeaux, France. The aircraft entered final assembly earlier this year. It will fly to the Falcon completion center in Little Rock, Arkansas in June and will be delivered to its customer before year's end.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.18.14)

“As with previous editions of ABACE, the show brought China to the center of the world’s business aviation community this week.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.18.14): Onboard Lightning Detection Systems

An onboard weather detection system that senses electrical discharges that suggest the presence of thunderstorm cells.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.18.14)

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Features well-illustrated articles on all major post-war combat aircraft, a directory of the world's air forces, air show reports and calendar and special military aviation reports.

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