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July 16, 2014

Airborne 07.16.14: A330neo Intro'd, FAA v Riggs--Too Little/Late, Cygnus At ISS

Also: PS Engineering PA450 Announced, Eclipse 500 PLUS, Classic Aero-TV: Launch Of STS-134, CSeries Absent Farnborough, Blue Angels Roster Delayed

Airbus has ended months of speculation about the possibility of a re-engined version of its A330 widebody airplane and announced the A330-800neo and A330-900neo at the Farnborough air show. The company says the new airplane will incorporate latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The FAA has acted against the crimes of aviation con-man, David Riggs -- a little too late, we think. Riggs and an innocent and unknowing passenger were killed in a reckless stunt in China in September of 2013, but t

Airborne 07.16.14: A330neo Intro'd, FAA v Riggs--Too Little/Too Late, Cygnus At ISS

Also: PS Engineering PA450 Announced, Eclipse 500 PLUS, Classic Aero-TV: Launch Of STS-134, CSeries Absent Farnborough, Blue Angels Roster Delayed By Investigation

Airbus has ended months of speculation about the possibility of a re-engined version of its A330 widebody airplane and announced the A330-800neo and A330-900neo at the Farnborough air show. The company says the new airplane will incorporate latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The FAA has acted against the crimes of aviation con-man, David Riggs -- a little too late, we think. Riggs and an innocent and unknowing passenger were killed in a reckless stunt in China in September of 2013, but the FAA action relates earlier violations and another case of his recklessness in May of 2012 that cost the lives of tw

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CSeries Is Absent From Farnborough

Analysts: Bombardier Unlikely To Get Many Orders For Its Single-Aisle Airliner

The grounding of Bombardier's CSeries test aircraft may spell slower-than-hoped-for orders for the airplane at Farnborough this week, industry insiders say.

NASA Honors Historic First Moon Landing, Eyes First Mars Mission

Several Special Events And Programs Planned Leading Up To July 20 Anniversary

NASA marks the 45th anniversary of the first moon landing this month while it takes the steps needed for America's next giant leap to send astronauts to Mars.

Nordic Aviation Capital Adds 75 ATR 42-600s To Its Portfolio

Danish Lessor Continues To Expand Its Regional Aircraft Fleet

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), which claims to be the largest regional aircraft trading and leasing company with the world's biggest ATR fleet, has signed a total order for 75 ATR 42-600 aircraft, in a deal valued at over US$1.55 billion. Deliveries will commence in 2015 through to 2020.

Boeing To Design XS-1 Experimental Spaceplane

DARPA Program Seeks To Lower Satellite Launch Costs

Boeing plans to design an autonomous reusable launch vehicle, shown here in an artist’s concept, to lower satellite launch costs under a new contract for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency XS-1 Experimental Spaceplane program.

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Falcon 9 Launches ORBCOMM OG2 Satellites

Tenth Consecutive Launch Of Falcon 9 Goes Flawlessly

SpaceX on Monday executed another successful launch of the Falcon 9 rocket. This is the tenth consecutive successful launch of the Falcon 9.

Boeing, Air Lease Corporation Announce 777-300ER, 737 MAX 8 Order

ALC Has More Than 100 737 MAXs On Order, Total 777s Ordered By ALC Tops 100

Boeing and Air Lease Corporation have announced an order for 26 airplanes – six 777-300ER (Extended Range) and reconfirmed 20 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $3.9 billion at current list prices.

AirAsiaX Places Order For 50 A330-900neo Airliners

Launch Customer For New Version Of The Widebody

AirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of Asia’s largest low cost airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) with Airbus for 50 A330-900neo aircraft. The agreement sees the airline become a launch customer for the latest version of the best-selling widebody. AirAsia X will also be one of the first operators of the aircraft, with deliveries to the carrier scheduled to begin in 2018.

Piaggio Aero Lands First Major Contract For Avanti EVO

Bravia Capital Paces Order For 50 Of The Airplanes

Piaggio Aero Industries has signed its first major contract for 50 Avanti EVO aircraft to Hong Kong-based investment and advisory firm Bravia Capital Hong Kong. The contract include 10 firm orders and 40 options for Avanti EVO aircraft to be delivered starting from the first quarter of 2015.

Beechcraft T-6 Highlights Company Portfolio At Farnborough

Planemaker Emphasizing Milestones And Orders

Beechcraft Defense Company is highlighting its portfolio of military and defense products and services at the Farnborough International Airshow this week, emphasizing recent program milestones and orders. The company is displaying its T-6C trainer and AT-6 light attack aircraft at the Textron Aviation chalet in Farnborough, United Kingdom.

Bell Helicopter Introduces New Bell 407GX Autopilot

Integrates Seamlessly With Garmin G1000H Avionics

Bell Helicopter has announced a new autopilot kit designed specifically to integrate with the Garmin G1000H avionics suite in the Bell 407GX. The option is currently available as a kit for the Bell 407GX in the U.S. and Canadian markets directly through Bell Helicopter and has been certified by the FAA and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for VFR operations.

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Boeing, CIT Group Announce Order For 10 Additional 787-9 Dreamliners

Leasing Company's 787 Order Book Increases To 20 Airplanes

Boeing and CIT Group have announced that CIT Aerospace has placed an order for 10 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $2.5 billion at current list prices. This brings the leasing company's total 787 orders to 20, including 16 787-9s.

Summer Hawk Optics Unveils New Comfort Feature For Flying Eyes Sunglasses

Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Jump-Start Production

The makers of Flying Eyes Sunglasses, which are designed for use with aviation-style headsets, say the line is being updated to make them even more comfortable and ideal to wear for a wider audience.

Aero-TV: AIRBOSSINC -- Providing An Alternative to the FAA

The FAA Is NOT The Only Entity That Can Offer Controlled Ops At Airshows...

While at the Light Sport Aircraft Expo 2014 in Sebring, Florida ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell was flying a lot of planes and noticed how smoothly the air traffic control tower operations were going. In this video we find out that the control tower was being operated by a private company named Airboss Inc. Jim took the time to meet with George Cline, the President of Airboss Inc. to get more information about his company and its operation.

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Aero-TV: AIRBOSSINC -- Providing An Alternative to the FAA

The FAA Is NOT The Only Entity That Can Offer Controlled Ops At Airshows...

While at the Light Sport Aircraft Expo 2014 in Sebring, Florida ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell was flying a lot of planes and noticed how smoothly the air traffic control tower operations were going. In this video we find out that the control tower was being operated by a private company named Airboss Inc. Jim took the time to meet with George Cline, the President of Airboss Inc. to get more information about his company and its operation.

NextGen Technology Transferred From NASA To FAA

PBN Allows Reduction In Space Between Aircraft On Approach

NextGen software technology that will allow air traffic controllers to maximize the benefits of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedures on the approach to the runway was transferred to the FAA from NASA Monday in an official ceremony at FAA headquarters.

Embraer, Trans States Sign Deal For Up To 100 E175-E2s

Package Includes 50 Firm Orders, 50 Options For The Regional Jets

Embraer has received an order for 50 E175-E2 jets from Trans States Holdings, parent company of Trans States Airlines, Compass Airlines and GoJet Airlines. The agreement also includes options for an additional 50 units, taking the total order potential to 100 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in June 2020.

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Leasing Company SMBC Orders 115 A320-Family Aircraft

Industry's Largest Ever Single Firm Order By A Lessor

A major firm order for 115 A320 Family aircraft (110 A320neo, five A320ceo) has been placed by aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital. The contract was announced Tuesday at the Farnborough International Airshow 2014, by Peter Barrett, SMBC Aviation Capital, CEO, Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President & CEO and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.

Boeing, Avolon Announce Commitment For 787 Dreamliners, Additional 737 MAXs

Leasing Company Adds Dreamliner To Portfolio With Six 787-9s

Boeing and Avolon announced the leasing company's commitment for six 787-9 Dreamliners and five additional 737 MAX 9 airplanes, valued at more than $2 billion at current list prices.

IAG Orders 20 A320neo Family Aircraft

Airplanes Are Intended For Operation By British Airways

International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted 20 A320neo options into a firm order for the world’s most popular single aisle aircraft Family. These aircraft are currently intended to replace 21 shorthaul British Airways’ aircraft.

AeroSports Update: Special Parking For Special Homebuilts

Sometimes Any Parking At Wittman Regional Airport During EAA AirVenture Is An Adventure Of Its Own, But Special Parking Is Being Provided For Special Homebuilts

Any homebuilt aircraft is always special to the person who built it, but EAA likes to recognize some aircraft that are a little out of the ordinary. They do this by providing a special parking area for homebuilt airplanes that meet certain criteria.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Jordan Spradley

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.16.14)

"The A320neo program is progressing well, and we believe that the timing and structure of the order that we have placed will complement the specific needs and requirements of our customer base.” Source: Peter Barrett, CEO, SMBC Aviation Capital.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.16.14): Black Plague Corrosion

A black substance that forms in the liquid cooling systems of high power radars. This substance adheres to the walls of tubing and components in the cooling system and affects the heat transfer characteristics of the system.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.16.14)

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Founded in 1989, the Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft and provides an educational venue for students and the community.

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