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February 10, 2016

GAMA Releases 2015 Sales And Delivery Data At 'State Of The Industry' Event

Market Still Weak As Most Segments Down Over The Previous Year

GAMA has released the 2015 worldwide year-end aircraft shipment and billing numbers at its annual “State of the Industry” press conference at the Newseum, and the news was pretty dismal for much of the industry.

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Airborne 02.10.16: Antonov Kaput, Landmark Deal, Gone West-Edgar Mitchell

Also: Rig’N Fly, 'Krafting' The Future, North Korean Insanity, 1st Trans-Atlantic F-35, Llandudno Air Show, GPS IIF, East Hampton Noise Fight

It looks like another great aviation name may be about to fade into history. The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in Ukraine has announced that the Antonov Aviation Concern will be shut down following the transfer last year of its three subsidiaries to the state-owned UkrOboronProm. The transfers left Antonov as a company without a product, and shutting it down was the next logical step. Antonov was the builder of the world's two la

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Airborne 02.10.16: Antonov Kaput, Landmark Deal, Gone West-Edgar Mitchell

Also: Rig’N Fly, 'Krafting' The Future, North Korean Insanity, 1st Trans-Atlantic F-35, Llandudno Air Show, GPS IIF, East Hampton Noise Fight

 

It looks like another great aviation name may be about to fade into history. The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in Ukraine has announced that the Antonov Aviation Concern will be shut down following the transfer last year of its three subsidiaries to the state-owned UkrOboronProm. The transfers left Antonov as a company without a product, and shutting it down was the next logical step. Antonov was the builder of the world's two largest transport aircraft; the An-225, of which only one was built, and the An-124. An FBO conglomerate gets larger as BBA Aviation has completed the acquisition of Landma

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FAA Updates DC-Area Unmanned Aircraft Procedures

Allows Flight In The Outer Ring Of The SFRA ... Under Certain Conditions

The FAA is updating its conditions for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington, D.C. to clarify differences for various types of unmanned aircraft. As of 12:01 a.m. EST, Wednesday, February 10, the operating procedures will allow model aircraft, commercial and public users to operate in the outer ring of the Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) under specific conditions.  

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No Environmental Discussions Yet At Heathrow

Airport CEO Says 'No Environmental' Reason For Delay

In his first speech since the Davies Commission recommended expansion of Heathrow Airport over Gatwick, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye says no discussions with the government have begun concerning environmental issues related to the proposed expansion.

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LEAP Engine Surpasses 10,000 Orders

Will Power 737MAX, A320neo, Comac C919

The new LEAP engine from CFM International, the 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran) and GE, has passed the milestone of 10,000 orders and commitments.

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From CO Accident

Pilot Had Requested Altitude Change To Stay Clear Of Clouds

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred January 14, 2016 about 1745 mountain standard time (MST). A Beechcraft C-35 Bonanza, N2025D, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Meeker, Colorado.

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'Jesus' Banned From Johnson Space Center Newsletter

Praise And Worship Club Directed By Attorneys From Using The Name In Club Announcements

NASA's attorneys have advised the Praise and Worship Club at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to discontinue the use of the name "Jesus" in its announcements in the JSC newsletter.

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MGL Avionics Offers LCD Upgrade For V6 Com Radio

Will Replace Screens With New High-Contrast Displays

For the last year, MGL Avionics says it has been shipping its popular V6 Com radio with a new 'negative' (white text on black background) LCD display. This display is brighter and higher-contrast than the previous green LCD display, and answers the call by some pilots for a radio that has an even wider viewing angle and a brighter display.

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Montana Legislature Debates Air Ambulance Issues

Some Patients Have Received Bills Of As Much As $100,000

The Montana legislature's Economic Affairs committee is investigating reports of people receiving bills as high as $100,000 from emergency aircraft operators that are not affiliated with an insurance network.

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Another Strong Year Reported For Quest Aircraft

Kodiak Deliveries Increase In 2015 As Company Enhances Global Presence

Quest Aircraft Company delivered 32 Kodiak aircraft in 2015, an increase over the previous year. Kodiak deliveries have risen steadily since 2012, as worldwide demand for the Kodiak has grown.

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Gulfstream G500 Completes Flutter Testing

Company Hopes To Certify The Airplane In 2019

Gulfstream has completed flutter testing on the G500, achieving another milestone in the new aircraft’s flight-test program. The first G500 test aircraft, T1, performed the tests over the course of more than 50 flights.

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Rectrix Aviation Looks To Start Commercial Airline Service

Submits Plans For Scheduled Air Service Between Hyannis And Nantucket

Rectrix Aviation, a provider of premium jet service and charters, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, and fixed-based operations services, has submitted an application to the Department of Transportation to conduct scheduled air service as a commuter carrier.

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AD NUMBER: 2016-03-02

PRODUCT: All Turbomeca S.A. ARRIEL 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines with modification TU34 or TU34A installed.

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AD NUMBER: 2016-03-05

PRODUCT: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with a certain Goodrich rescue hoist damper unit (damper unit) installed.

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Aero-TV: Reinventing The MU-2 – A Reinvigorated Safety Culture Achieves Great Results

Increasing The Safety And Reliability Of The MU-2...

While at NBAA 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, had an interesting discussion with Pat Cannon, who is the President of Turbine Aircraft Services. The discussion circled around the issue of safety and the Mitsubishi MU-2. Tom started the conversation by making the statement that the MU-2 has had a rather shady history as it relates to safety. However, something has changed as the airplane's safety record has now improved. Tom asks Cannon what he attributes this to.

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Aero-TV: Reinventing The MU-2 – A Reinvigorated Safety Culture Achieves Great Re

Increasing The Safety And Reliability Of The MU-2...

While at NBAA 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, had an interesting discussion with Pat Cannon, who is the President of Turbine Aircraft Services. The discussion circled around the issue of safety and the Mitsubishi MU-2. Tom started the conversation by making the statement that the MU-2 has had a rather shady history as it relates to safety. However, something has changed as the airplane's safety record has now improved. Tom asks Cannon what he attributes this to.

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FAA Urges Airlines To Assess Lithium Battery Risks

Issues Safety Alert For Carriers, Guidance To Inspectors

The FAA has issued a safety alert to U.S. and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo. The FAA also is issuing guidance to its own inspectors to help them determine whether the airlines have adequately assessed the risk of handling and carrying lithium batteries as cargo.  

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ICAO Aircraft CO2 Standard One Step Closer To Final Adoption

Measure Unanimously Recommended By Committee On Aviation Environmental Protection

Significant progress was made Monday on an aircraft CO2 emissions standard at the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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UAV Registrations Surpass Manned Aircraft

Huerta Says Over 325,000 Drones Are Now In The Database

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta told a UAV conference Monday that the number of drones now in its registry has surpassed the number of manned aircraft registered by the agency.

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FAA Administrator Michael Huerta Supports ICAO CO2 Standard

Says FAA Is 'Encouraged' By The Committee's Action

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta released a statement late Monday praising the approval by the ICAO's Committee On Aviation Environmental Protection of a new standard for CO2 emissions from civil aircraft.

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AeroSports Update: Is Mandated Aircraft Liability Insurance In Our Future?

There Is No Centralized Requirement Specifying The GA Aircraft Owners Carry Liability Insurance

Most people who own a car find it unusual the general aviation aircraft owners are not required by some sort of law to carry liability insurance. Some rules regarding liability insurance do exist, but they are commonly connected with a requirement for basing an aircraft on an airport.

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IATA Welcomes New CO2 Aircraft Emissions Standard

Calls Standard An 'Important Element In Overall Strategy'

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by representatives at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a CO2 efficiency Standard for commercial aircraft.  

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NBAA Issues 'Call To Action' On ATC Reforms

Sends Open Letter To Members Urging Quick Response From Members

The NBAA has sent a letter to its membership urging them to contact their members of congress to express opposition to the proposal in the FAA reauthorization bill to privatize the nation's air traffic control system.

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Airborne 02.09.16: Garmin ADS-B TXP, LEO Helo v UAV, CA Mid-Air

Also: Blue Origin, Aero-Calendar, FA Legislation, F-35C Update, Delta Succession, First SLS Flight, PWC History

Garmin has a game changer going as they announced their new GTX 345 and GTX 335 all-in-one ADS-B transponders that include Extended Squitter ADS-B Out with options for built-in WAAS, as well as dual-link ADS-B In. The GTX 345/335 integrate on a wide variety of current and legacy Garmin displays, including select G1000 Integrated Flight Decks. As drones continue to be a concern for airspace safety, it’s reported that last week the crew of the Fresno County, California Sher

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.10.16)

“We’re very encouraged by the registration numbers we’ve seen so far.” Source: FAA administrator Michael Huerta, on the registration totals for UAVs surpassing that of manned aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.10.16): Clear Air Turbulence (CAT)

Turbulence encountered in air where no clouds are present. This term is commonly applied to high-level turbulence associated with wind shear.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.10.16)

Drone Webinar Video

One of the hottest segments of aviation right now involves Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly called drones. Whether for fun, for agriculture or for first responders, there have never been more uses or more aircraft available.

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