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May 06, 2015

Airborne 05.06.15: Solar Impulse 2, Plane Thief, Sonex UAV?

Also: NTSB v Wrong Landings, Redbird's XWind, Ten-Engine Electric Plane, Allegiant Air, EAA's Ultralight Day, Flight Safety Sues

The science and technology of electric flight is being put to the ultimate test. The all electric Solar Impulse 2 is about to begin its crossing of the Pacific Ocean from Nanjing, China. Andre Borschberg will be the pilot for the initial leg of the ocean crossing, which is expected to take as long as five days. Of course, a ditching is something that is planned for, but not anticipated. Still, it’s reported that the developers of Solar Impulse 2 admit they are nervous about the crossing. Borschberg will fly the first le

Airborne 05.06.15: Solar Impulse 2, Plane Thief, Sonex UAV?

Also: NTSB v Wrong Landings, Redbird's XWind, Ten-Engine Electric Plane, Allegiant Air, EAA's Ultralight Day, Flight Safety Sues

The science and technology of electric flight is being put to the ultimate test. The all electric Solar Impulse 2 is about to begin its crossing of the Pacific Ocean from Nanjing, China. Andre Borschberg will be the pilot for the initial leg of the ocean crossing, which is expected to take as long as five days. Of course, a ditching is something that is planned for, but not anticipated. Still, it’s reported that the developers of Solar Impulse 2 admit they are nervous about the crossing. Borschberg will fly the first leg to Hawaii, and then Bertrand Piccard will take over and fly the airplane on to southern California. A former student pilot alle

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FAA Set To Explore UAV Operations Beyond Visual Line Of Sight

Huerta: Pathfinder Program Will Provide Research For Expanded Roles For The Aircraft

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta has announced a program in conjunction with industry partners to expand UAV operations beyond the visual line of sight of the operator.

Successful Test Of Crew Dragon Abort System

Spacecraft Carried Away From Launch Pad Test Stand, In-Flight Test Being Planned

The Crew Dragon test article has splashed down just offshore from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The flight test is unlike any seen in Florida. With its parachutes floating beside it, the spacecraft is waiting for a ship to lift it out of the sea and return it to the Cape.

Ernie Edwards Appointed Aerion Chief Commercial Officer

Recently Retired As President Of Embraer Executive Jets

Aerion has appointed Ernest (Ernie) Edwards, one of business aviation’s most accomplished executives, as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. He joins Aerion’s senior leadership and has responsibility for all sales activity related to the company’s Mach 1.5 AS2 supersonic business jet. Edwards reports to Aerion CEO Doug Nichols.

ATR Appoints New Senior Vice President Commercial And Customer Support

Tom Anderson Tapped For The Post

ATR is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Anderson as new Senior Vice President, Commercial and Customer Support.

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East Coast P-3C Orions Flying Final Active Duty Deployment Missions

Aircraft Replaced By P-8A Poseidon

The Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 "Tridents," based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, are currently conducting missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. This is the Navy's final active duty deployment of the P-3C Orion aircraft from the East Coast.

CHC Helicopter Names Energy Executive As CFO Successor

Move Is Part Of A Planned Transition

CHC Helicopter has named Lee Eckert to succeed Joan Hooper as Chief Financial Officer effective July 16, 2015. Mr. Eckert was most recently CFO of the $13 billion in sales U.S. division of National Grid Plc., an international energy company listed on the London Stock Exchange and with ADRs trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Trimble Partners With Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft System Manufacturer

New Geospatial And Agriculture Workflows And Deliverables Through Additional Aerial Imaging Solutions

Trimble has partnered with leading unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturer Multirotor service-drone, GmbH. The collaboration will allow Trimble to expand its existing UAS portfolio to provide its customers with additional solutions to choose from based on their aerial imaging project needs.

NASA Announces New Director Of Ames Research Center

Dr. Eugene L. Tu Tapped For The Leadership Post

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden announced Monday the selection of Dr. Eugene L. Tu as the next director of the agency's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, effective immediately.

Company Offers Home-Based UAV Pilot Training Certificates

Unmanned Vehicle University Announces Four-Week Program

People interested in becoming certified to pilot or operate an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, but who can’t take the time away from a full time job to do so, now have a way to do both.

Tasmanian Seaplane Business Financially Sunk

Tasmanian Air Adventures Voluntarily Placed In Liquidation

A seaplane company that had become something of a fixture on the Hobart, Tasmania waterfront in Australia has taken its last flight. Tasmanian Air Adventures voluntarily entered liquidation, according to the UKYMF Group Pty Ltd, which ran the seaplane operation. The company's employees have been advised of the development, and all flight operations have ceased.

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Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 151 Commanding Officer Relieved Of Duty

Found Guilty Of Two Violations Of UCMJ

The commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 was relieved for cause due to misconduct May 2.

UAL Surpasses 2015 Fundraising Goal For March Of Dimes

Airline Is On Track To Double Its Fundraising Goal And Could Hit $2.4 Million

United Airlines over the past two weekends capped off a decade of supporting the March of Dimes in its mission to provide families across the country with care and valuable information on pregnancy and having healthy babies. Thousands of United employees, friends and family came out to represent the airline and participate in March for Babies walk events across the U.S.

Southwest Airlines Seeks To Fill 500 Ramp Agent Positions Companywide

Job Involves Cargo And Baggage Handling, Other Ramp Services

Southwest Airlines is looking to hire an additional 500 Ramp Agents. Southwest Airlines Ramp Agents handle cargo and baggage service, directing and servicing aircraft, and performing related activities on the airport ramp. Paid relocation assistance may be available for candidates hired from outside the Company who move more than 100 miles for a Ramp Agent position in: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Baltimore.

EASA AD: Arriel 1E2 engines

Ruptured Front Support Pins Found During Regular Maintenance

EASA has issued an AD for all Arriel 1E2 turbo-shaft engines. These engines are known to be installed on, but not limited to, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (formerly Eurocopter Deutschland) MBB-BK117-C1 and MBB-BK117-C2 helicopters.

Aero-TV: Pictaio Aerospace – A Side-By-Side Gyroplane

ANN’s roving News Editor, Tom Patton, stopped to talk about gyro planes while he was attending the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo at Sebring, Florida. He had the chance to talk to Chris Lord, the president and CEO of Pictaio aerospace.

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Aero-TV: Pictaio Aerospace – A Side-By-Side Gyroplane

A Unique Gyroplane Offers Side-By-Side Seating

ANN’s roving News Editor, Tom Patton, stopped to talk about gyro planes while he was attending the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo at Sebring, Florida. He had the chance to talk to Chris Lord, the president and CEO of Pictaio aerospace. The gyroplane they had on display is unique because it’s a 2-place machine that seats the pilot and passenger side-by-side rather than the more typical tandem seating of other gyro planes. Tom starts his questioning by asking about this configuration. Among other things, Lord points out that it offers more room for the p

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Blue Angels Name 2016-2017 Commanding Officer

Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi Selected To Succeed Capt. Tom Frosch

The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, announced the commanding officer for the 2016-17 seasons during a press conference at the National Naval Aviation Museum on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, May 4.

SpaceX To Test Crew Dragon Capsule Abort System

Will Originate From The Same Launch Pad Used For Operational Missions

SpaceX is planning a Pad Abort Test for the manned version of its Dragon space capsule Wednesday. The company says it is the first critical flight test of the system.

Horizon Unveils Hydrogen Powered, 4-Hour-Endurance Multi-Rotor UAV

Company Says The Aircraft Is The World’s First Of Its Design

Singaporean company Horizon Unmanned Systems (HUS) has unveiled the Hycopter, which it says is the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered multi-rotor UAV. Hycopter is being readied for a record flight endurance of 4 hours, or around 8 to 10 times the average flight duration of equivalent systems currently available.

AeroSports Update: Protect Your Aircraft From Theft

The Recent Alleged Theft Of A GA Airplane Should Remind Us To Use Adequate Antitheft Protection

After the tragic event known as 9-11, safety precautions were placed in effect around general aviation airports to prevent aircraft theft. A recent report of an aircraft theft in Las Vegas has brought this issue to life again.

Intelligent Mapping And Inspection UAV Now Available To Pre-Order

eXom Says senseFly’s New Aircraft 'Ready For Take-Off'

Swiss professional UAV maker senseFly has launched the eXom, its highly-anticipated quadcopter UAS for mapping and inspection. The eXom is available to pre-order immediately and ships this summer.

EASA Grants MT-Propeller An STC For 3-Blade Prop On Gipps Aero GA8

FAA STC Is In Progress, Company Says

EASA has granted an STC (#10043965) to MT-Propeller for the installation of its next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-9-B/200-58 on the Gipps Aero GA8 powered by a Lycoming I0-540-K1A5 engine. This STC is also valid for the GA8 TC320, and the FAA STC is already in progress.

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Airborne 05.05.15: UAV Vandalism, Ryanair Ripped Off, B-1 Upgrades

Also: United CEO Pay Raise, Aero-Calendar, Space Video Game, Frequent Flier Letdowns, Billion Dollar Cargo Suit, Honeywell/737MAX

Indiscriminate use of small UAVs has posed a problem, but now we have a case of a UAV being intentionally used to commit vandalism. A graffitti lawbreaker has attached a spray-paint can to a DJI Phantom UAV to vandalize a huge billboard in New York City ... thought to be the first time an unmanned aircraft has been used for such a public display of vandalism. Running an airline can be challenging, but now Ryanair confirms an attack on their bank account. It’s reported th

Continental Motors To Purchase Assets From Danbury

Acquires The Titan Brand Of Engines And Parts

Continental Motors Group has entered into an agreement with Danbury Aerospace to purchase essentially all of the assets associated with its operating divisions, Engine Components International, Inc., Precision Machined Parts, Inc., Airmotive Engineering Corporation, Aircooled Motors, Sterling Machinery and Process, and EC Services, Inc., located at its site in San Antonio, Texas, as well as the Titan brand of engines and parts.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.06.15)

"It is an absolute honor to have been selected for this prestigious position." Source: Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi, who has been selected as Commander of the Blue Angels for 2016-2017.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.06.15): Break-Even Load Factor (BELF)

The load factor at which a flight, or collection of flights, earns revenue equating to its expenses.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.06.15)

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