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February 14, 2014

Airborne 02.14.14: Beech Looks Up, Mallard Returns!, ALPA v Norwegian

Also: Moffett Under New Management, UAV v GA -- No War Needed, EAA Skiplane Fly-In, FAA and PEDs

Beechcraft Corporation said in a report delivered Monday that, in the fourth quarter, the company delivered 72 commercial Beechcraft products compared to 48 Beechcraft airplanes in the same period the previous year. Throughout the entire year, the company saw a 64 percent increase in deliveries with 205 commercial Beechcraft products delivered during 2013 compared to 125 in 2012. Joe Frakes has announced the creation of Mallard Aircraft, a new venture to reintroduce the Turbine Mallard amphibious utility, commuter, VIP and special mission aircraft. Aviation industry veteran Sam L. Jantzen, Jr. will head up the program, including market introduction and global manufacturer selection f

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India's Air Costa Places A Firm Order For 50 E-Jets E2s

Secures Purchase Rights To An Additional 50 Slots For The Airplanes

Embraer S.A. has signed a definitive agreement with India's Air Costa for a firm order for 50 E-Jets E2s with an additional 50 purchase rights. The acquisition is a mix of 25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s and has an estimated value of USD 2.94 billion based on 2014 list prices. The purchase rights are for an additional 25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s, bringing the total potential order to up to 100 aircraft.

ATR Ends The Singapore Air Show With 48 Orders

Twenty Eight Of Those Are Considered 'Firm'

After the first two days of the Singapore Air Show, the European turboprop manufacturer ATR announced that it has boosted its order book with 48 aircraft, including 28 firm orders. These contracts amounted to nearly $1.2 billion. This strong start to 2014 confirms the success seen in 2013, a year which ended with a total of 195 aircraft sold (89 firm orders and 106 options).

Dassault Falcon Jet Sees Growing Strength In Southeast Asia

Falcon 7X, 2000LX On Display At Singapore Airshow

Dassault Falcon Jet says it has seen a surge of interest in Falcon business jets in Southeast Asia and is investing heavily in and around the region to better serve its expanding Asian customer base and prepare for future growth. These investments will be highlighted - along with a Falcon 7X and Falcon 2000LX aircraft - at the Singapore Airshow.

Garmin Recognizes An Aviation GPS Milestone

First FAA TSO Granted For Garmin GPS155 Twenty Years ago

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, Wednesday marked the twentieth anniversary of the Garmin GPS 155 receiving FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization, the industry’s first FAA TSO-C129 approach approved IFR GPS receiver.

Airbus Group Contributes To Aviation Training In Singapore

Presentation Made At Reception Wednesday Night

During its Singapore Air Show Reception Wednesday, Airbus Group announced a contribution of 10,888 euros ... nearly $15,000 ... to support aerospace training conducted by Air Transport and Training College (ATTC).

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Boeing, Nok Air Announce Commitment To Order 737 MAXs, Next-Generation 737s

Airline Says Efficiency Of 737 Supports Its Low-Cost Model

Boeing and Nok Airlines Public Company Limited (Nok Air) announced at the Singapore Airshow a commitment to order eight Next-Generation 737-800s and seven 737 MAX 8s. The commitment, valued at $1.45 billion at list prices, will establish Nok Air as the first airline in Thailand to operate the 737 MAX.

Boeing Commercial Crew Program Passes NASA Hardware, Software Reviews

Critical Design Reviews Completed For LVA, Emergency Detection System

Boeing's Commercial Crew Program (CCP) recently completed a hardware design review and software safety test, bringing it closer to launching the Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 spacecraft that will return Americans to space.

FAA Issues SAFO For Citation Jets

Aileron Trim System 'Sensitive' On CE-500 Type Aircraft

The FAA has issued its first SAFO for 2014, and the focus is the aileron trim system on Citation CE-500 business jets.

PurePower Engine Achieves 7,600 Hours Of Testing

Engine Characteristics Validated For The Geared Turbofan After 17,000 Cycles

Pratt & Whitney's PurePower engine family has completed more than 7,600 hours and 17,000 cycles of full engine testing, including 850 hours of flight time. Engine testing has validated the fuel efficiency target of up to 16 percent for the Geared Turbofan engine architecture and has confirmed other predicted engine characteristics.

Royal Thai Army Takes Delivery Of Two AW139 Helicopters

2012 Contract Includes Maintenance And Training Package

The Royal Thai Army has taken delivery of two AW139 twin-engine helicopters. Ordered at the end of 2012, these aircraft will perform transport and utility missions across the nation. The contract, which also includes a comprehensive maintenance and training package, marks the entrance of the AW139 into Thailand’s military helicopter market and further expands the success of the type in the country.

Boeing To Wind Down CH-47 Work In Macon, GA

About 100 Jobs Will Be Shed By The Company

Boeing will be discontinuing work on the CH-47 Chinook helicopter program in Macon, GA over the next two years, which will result in the loss of about 100 jobs. Those job cuts come on top of the approximately 300 that will be shed as work on the C-17 Globemaster winds down at the same location.

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Commercial Aircraft PMA Market To Be Worth Over $15.4 Billion In 2014

New Research Shows Unique Challenges And Opportunities In The Market

New research indicates that the commercial aircraft parts manufacture approval (PMA) market is set to be worth $15.473 billion in 2014. The commercial aircraft PMA market offers a unique range of opportunities and challenges which will assume ever greater prominence in the years to come.

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 02.14.14

Will American Eagle Be Liquidated???

United Flight Attendants Avoiding Furloughs…

Garmin Marks an Aviation GPS Milestone…

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Aero-TV: Redbird Migration 2013 -- Jerry Gregoire’s Perspective

A True Innovator Chats With ANN About The Future Of Aviation

At the Redbird Migration 2013, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell spent some one-on-one time with Jerry Gregoire, Founder and Chairman of Redbird Flight Simulation. Needless to say, the topic of discussion was pilot training. Gregoire is a champion of considering new and different ways to provide training. The Redbird Migration is a gathering of pilots, educators, and training school operators who meet to learn from people inside and outside the aviation training industry.

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Aero-TV: Redbird Migration 2013 -- Jerry Gregoire’s Perspective

A True Innovator Chats With ANN About The Future Of Aviation

At the Redbird Migration 2013, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell spent some one-on-one time with Jerry Gregoire, Founder and Chairman of Redbird Flight Simulation. Needless to say, the topic of discussion was pilot training. Gregoire is a champion of considering new and different ways to provide training. The Redbird Migration is a gathering of pilots, educators, and training school operators who meet to learn from people inside and outside the aviation training industry.

Regional Jet Deliveries In Asia Pacific To Top 1,500 Over 20 Years

Embraer Forecast Covers 70-130 Seat Aircraft, Includes China

Embraer Commercial Aviation forecasts that airlines in Asia Pacific, including China, will take delivery of 1,500 new jets in the 70 to 130-seat segment over the next 20 years valued at $70 billion at list prices, representing nearly 20% of the worldwide demand for the segment in the period.

FAA Grants STC To Eclipse Aerospace For Auto Throttle, ASB

Auto Throttle First For Part 23 Aircraft

The FAA has awarded STCs to Eclipse Aerospace for auto throttle and anti-skid braking (ASB) systems for the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet.

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American Eagle Pilot Leaders Reject Negotiated Agreement

MEC Leadership Says Vote Reflects Pay And Working Conditions

The American Eagle Master Executive Council (MEC), represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, voted Wednesday to reject a recently negotiated agreement that would have provided contract concessions in return for American Airlines Group (AAG) refleeting American Eagle Airlines with new Embraer 175 regional jets.

Klyde Morris 02.14.14

The Weather Outside IS Frightful, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

National Space Society Opposes HR 3625

Bill Would Require NASA To Get Legislative Permission To Cancel Expensive Programs

The Washington DC-based National Space Society (NSS) says it strongly opposes the passage of House of Representatives bill HR 3625. This bill would (a) require NASA to obtain legislative permission to cancel four of its most expensive human spaceflight and science programs, and (b) allow contractors for these programs to have immediate access to hundreds of millions of dollars in funds which currently are held in reserve to pay the government's obligations in the event of such termination.

Gulfstream G650 Claims Speed Record Between Hawaii And Singapore

Flagship Aircraft Has Nearly 40 Records

Gulfstream’s G650 aircraft arrived for the 2014 Singapore Airshow with a potential city-pair record on its resume, this one between Hawaii and Singapore. The flagship Gulfstream aircraft now has 39 such records.

Flight Attendant Union Mitigates Involuntary Furloughs At United

Has Reach Agreement With Airline To Improve Voluntary Options

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), representing over 25,000 flight attendants at United Airlines, have announced an agreement with United management that averts involuntary furloughs at the airline through improved voluntary options.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.14.14)

“Our elected representatives agreed that this new round of concessions was asking too much of a pilot group that has already given up previously agreed-to contractual work rules and benefits in order to ensure American Eagle’s solvency." Source: Capt. William Sprague, chairman of the Eagle MEC.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.14.14): Hot Spot

A location in an airport movement area with a history or potential risk of collision or runway incursion, and where heightened attention by pilots/drivers is necessary. (ICAO)

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.14.14)

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You are invited to enter and see some of the professionally built, airplane model kits in the gallery or read through some of the tutorials on detailed scale model aircraft building.

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