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March 18, 2015

Airborne 03.18.15: FreeFlight's Equip-It 2020, Valdez STOL Returns, Jepp Update

Also: Doctors Visit Captured Pilot, Women In Aviation, Malaysia Buys CSeries, Operation Chihuahua, 3D Printed Rocket Parts!

FreeFlight Systems has launched Equip-It 2020, which is a program to provide ADS-B equipment for general aviation aircraft that breaks the $2,000 barrier for a basic, but complete, system. Equip-It 2020 features the product line, RANGR Lite, in two configurations — an ADS-B Out system, list priced at $1,995, and an ADS-B In/Out system, for $3,695. FreeFlight Systems is committing to build 10,000 of these systems in an effort to reduce costs to the GA community and is offering them th

Airborne 03.18.15: FreeFlight's Equip-It 2020, Valdez STOL Returns, Jepp Update

Also: Doctors Visit Captured Pilot, Women In Aviation, Malaysia Buys CSeries, Operation Chihuahua, 3D Printed Rocket Parts!

FreeFlight Systems has launched Equip-It 2020, which is a program to provide ADS-B equipment for general aviation aircraft that breaks the $2,000 barrier for a basic, but complete, system. Equip-It 2020 features the product line, RANGR Lite, in two configurations — an ADS-B Out system, list priced at $1,995, and an ADS-B In/Out system, for $3,695. FreeFlight Systems is committing to build 10,000 of these systems in an effort to reduce costs to the GA community and is offering them through participating dealers. The folks at EAA AirVenture continue to put out teasers regarding this year’s events, and this is a good one. One of the best shows in t

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LEAPTech To Demonstrate Electric Propulsion Technologies

Prototype Wing Being Tested By NASA

The arrival of a unique experimental demonstrator at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center on February 26 may herald a future in which many aircraft are powered by electric motors. The Leading Edge Asynchronous Propeller Technology (LEAPTech) project will test the premise that tighter propulsion-airframe integration, made possible with electric power, will deliver improved efficiency and safety, as well as environmental and economic benefits.

Dassault Announces 2015 Falcon M&O Seminar Series

Sessions To Be Held Worldwide Beginning April 7

Falcon 2015 Regional Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Seminar Series will kick off April 7 in Seattle, Washington, making its way to nine cities across the United States, Europe and Asia before concluding in Mahwah, New Jersey.

Basarnas Indonesia To Acquire An AW139 SAR

The First AW139 Sale In Indonesia For Search And Rescue Duty

A contract has been signed between Badan SAR Nasional (Basarnas), the national search and rescue agency of the Republic of Indonesia, and AgustaWestland for an AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter equipped for SAR operations. The contract also includes training for aircrew and technicians as well as an initial support package. The aircraft will be delivered by the end of 2015 and will be equipped with rescue hoist, radar, cabin console and other SAR equipment.

World ATM Congress Concludes With Record Breaking Attendance

Nearly 7,000 Attend The Conference In Spain

The third edition of World ATM Congress concluded Thursday 12 March, outstripping last year's attendance records. As the largest air traffic management (ATM) exhibition, World ATM Congress had 6,929 attendees, 199 exhibitors, and 313 conference delegates.

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GAMA Applauds Veterans Airlift Command

Recognized For Flying 10,000 Combat-Wounded Passengers And Families

GAMA has recognized and congratulated the Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) on flying their 10,000th passenger. The flight took place from Gaithersburg, Maryland to the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport in Florida.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Returns To Early Roots In Brazil

Will Meet With Prospective Students Later This Week

More than 70 years after establishing Brazil’s first aviation school, representatives from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will meet with prospective students, families and national aviation industry leaders in Campinas, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte March 19-23, 2015.

Jeppesen Teams With AvPlan EFB

Offers Software Designed To Simplify Preparation And Flight Execution For Pilots

Jeppesen has teamed with AvPlan Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), an iPad-based EFB service, to integrate AvPlan EFB flight planning capabilities with Jeppesen navigation information. For pilots using AvPlan EFB flight planning services, completed flight plans will be able to be entered into the Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck EFB solution on iPad.

Post 9/11 GI Bill A Boon For Some Helicopter Flight Schools

But Critics Say The Amount Paid By The Government For Flight Training Is Too High

Helicopter flight schools that train veterans under a post 9/11 GI bill have come under fire from critics who say they are gouging U.S. taxpayers.

Boeing Slashes Prices On 'Overweight' Dreamliners

Aircraft Were Among The First Produced By The Company

When the FAA first certified the 787, Boeing got a bit of bad news. The first of the airliners were heavier than expected, so they did not have range projected by the planemaker.

'Mini Supernova' Explosion Could Have Big Impact

May Provide Insights Into Other, Much Larger Events

Astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory are studying a particular explosion that may provide clues to the dynamics of other, much larger stellar eruptions.

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Aero-TV: The BD-17 And BD-22 - BedeCorp’s LSA Offerings

Single and Two-Place LSA Offerings Offer Easy Construction, Economical Operation

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, visited with the President of BedeCorp, James Bede, about their line of aircraft that were on display. Tom’s first question was about the Bede 22. He pointed out that it seems similar to the Bede design that later became the American Yankee, and he asked about the similarities.

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Aero-TV: The BD-17 And BD-22 -- BedeCorp’s LSA Offerings

Single and Two-Place LSA Offerings Offer Easy Construction, Economical Operation

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, visited with the President of BedeCorp, James Bede, about their line of aircraft that were on display. Tom’s first question was about the Bede 22. He pointed out that it seems similar to the Bede design that later became the American Yankee, and he asked about the similarities. Bede pointed out that it uses a bonded honeycomb structure similar to the American Yankee but that the production process is simpler. In the video, he goes on to explain the differences between

IAM Seeks Union Representation At Boeing's SC Plant

Files Petition For Election With NLRB

The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeing an election for union representation at Boeing's South Carolina assembly facility.

FreeFlight Systems Announces Equip-It 2020

Program Providing Complete, Rule-Compliant ADS-B Systems For Light General Aviation Aircraft

FreeFlight Systems has launched Equip-It 2020 — a program to provide ADS-B equipment for light general aviation aircraft (GA) that breaks the $2,000 barrier for a basic, but complete, system.

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New Airline In Malaysia To Acquire Up To 40 CSeries Airliners

New Carrier, flymojo, Announced At Malaysia's Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA)

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Fly Mojo Sdn Bhd have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the sale and purchase of 20 CS100 aircraft with options for an additional 20 CS100 aircraft.

AeroSports Update: Valdez STOL Aircraft Returning To AirVenture

The Amazing Short Takeoff And Landing Aircraft Featured Last Year At AirVenture Are Returning For A Repeat Performance

One of the best shows in town last year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh was the Valdez short takeoff and landing (STOL) competition. It takes place in the ultralight area of the AirVenture grounds where the grass is green and so is the runway. It’s a great place to hang out and watch the show. Now, EAA tells us it’s happening again.

Battery In Carry-On Bag Starts Small Fire On KLM Aircraft

Flight Attendant Extinguished The Fire, No Injuries To Passengers

A fire reportedly caused by a lithium-ion battery in a carry-on bag broke out on a KLM airliner arriving at Bangkok from Amsterdam Sunday.

Teal Group Pegs Value Of Space Payloads Through 2034 At $240 Billion

Projection Released For Satellite Conference In Washington, D.C.

Coinciding with the Satellite 2015 Conference & Exhibition held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. during March 16-19, 2015, Teal Group space analysts have identified 4,607 space payloads proposed to be built and launched to earth or deep space orbits between 2015 and 2034. They estimate the value of these satellites and other space payloads at more than $240 billion.

Airborne 03.17.15: Aspen's NEW ATX100G, Noisy NIMBYs, Televangelist Wants A G650

Also: Aero-Calendar 03.17.15, Air Show MidAir, XCOR Update, Honeywell EGPWS SAIB, Loon Balloon Down

Great News, ADS-B Fans! Aspen Avionics has just announced that they have received FAA approval for their new ATX100G transceiver. Their new ATX100G single-band ADS-B transceiver receives and transmits on 978 MHz Universal Access Transceiver frequency. The transceiver has an internal WAAS GPS sensor and provides a solution for aircraft equipped with a Mode A/C, or Mode S transponder, without a compatible WAAS GPS navigation receiver. It looks like 6 households in the Chicago area are practicing the old adage of. &

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.18.15)

"Denial of right to work for membership or nonmembership in labor organization declared to be against public policy." Source: South Carolina Right To Work Law.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.18.15): Low Cost Base

An airport with at least one LCC (Low Cost Carrier) with at least 20 flights a day.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.18.15)

Transport Canada -- Air Transportation

Canada is recognized as having one of the most successful and safest civil aviation programs in the world.

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