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February 19, 2015

Airborne 02.19.15: AMA v Part 107, Foreflight Update, Last ATV Reentry

Also: Gone West-Gordon Bowman Jones, ICAS, Unions Want Tax Break Rules, Enstrom AD, CT v UAVs

Following a preliminary review of the FAA’s outline for the proposed rules addressing the commercial use of unmanned aircraft, the Academy of Model Aeronautics, known as the AMA, said in a statement that, “…regulations relating to the commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems should not apply to the longstanding, educational hobby of flying model aircraft." ForeFlight has done it again as they roll out new wireless connectivity features in the latest Mobile version 6.7 to allow the software t

Airborne 02.19.15: AMA v Part 107, Foreflight Update, Last ATV Reentry

Also: Gone West-Gordon Bowman Jones, ICAS, Unions Want Tax Break Rules, Enstrom AD, CT v UAVs

Following a preliminary review of the FAA’s outline for the proposed rules addressing the commercial use of unmanned aircraft, the Academy of Model Aeronautics, known as the AMA, said in a statement that, “…regulations relating to the commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems should not apply to the longstanding, educational hobby of flying model aircraft." ForeFlight has done it again as they roll out new wireless connectivity features in the latest Mobile version 6.7 to allow the software to interface with Dynon Avionics SkyView system. The integration with Dynon expands the ForeFlight Connect capability. It contains features that allows ForeFlight Mobi

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Bombardier Delivers Global 6000 To Formula 1 Champion Niki Lauda

Driver Will Be A Spokesperson For The Company, Display Aircraft At Grand Prix Stops

Bombardier delivered a new Global 6000 aircraft to Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda Tuesday at the aircraft manufacturer's Global Completion Center, in Dorval, Canada. The company also announced that Mr. Lauda will be a spokesperson for Bombardier Business Aircraft.

China Wants US Tax Dollars: Duluth Seeks $4Million From MN For Cirrus

Company Says It Needs $10 Million For Expansion, and Production of Much-Delayed Jet Program

Despite several years of hype about how Cirrus (and in particular, the Cirrus Jet program) was now "fully funded" by its Chinese government owners, the City of Duluth, MN is seeking $4 million from the state of Minnesota to add to the $6 million pledged to help Cirrus expand and produce the Vision jet.

Connecticut Legislature To Consider UAV Regulations

Moving Towards 'Comprehensive Drone Policy' Including Standards, Penalties

Legislation has been introduced in the Connecticut State Legislature that would set a "comprehensive" UAV policy for the state, with committee hearings planned soon.

Major Runway Construction Set At KLAX

Large Scale Project Begins Next Month, Will Continue Into 2017

A large-scale runway construction and rehabilitation plan at KLAX will begin in March 2015, and continue into 2017. The construction will take place in the five phases.

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Orbital ATK Begins Production Of Boeing 787 Composite Frames

Aerospace Structures Division To Ship Components The First Half Of 2015

Orbital ATK has begun to manufacture advanced composite primary structures for The Boeing Company’s 787 Dreamliner in the Orbital ATK Freeport Composites Center in Clearfield, Utah. Orbital ATK is starting production of composite frames for the Boeing 787-9 center and aft fuselages, and will support identical structures on the 787-10 variant currently in development.

Gulfstream G650ER Circumnavigates The Globe In One Stop

Adds Two More City-Pair Records During The Trip

A G650ER recently set two city-pair records while flying around the world with just one stop, Gulfstream announced Wednesday.

Search For MH370 Continues Off Australian Coast

Ships Continue To Scan The Ocean Bottom For Any Sign Of The Wreckage

It has been nearly a year since Malaysian Airline flight MH370 vanished without a trace, and searchers are continuing to comb a large swath of the Indian Ocean where it is thought the plane went down.

U.K. Employees Of Air Canada Ratify New Collective Agreement

New Pact Will Be In Effect Until December 31, 2019

Air Canada said Tuesday that it has been advised by Unite, the union representing the airline's U.K.-based employees, that its members have ratified a new collective agreement reached January 30, 2015. The new agreement is in effect until December 31, 2019.

Free 'First' Flights Celebrate Women Of Aviation Week In Albuquerque

Cutter Aviation, Del Sol Aviation Participate In March 2-8 Event

As part of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week 2015, Del Sol Aviation, Cutter Aviation, and pilot Dianna Stanger are hosting an opportunity for girls and women of all ages to take a free ride in a private aircraft March 2-8 during the Fly It Forward Challenge at Albuquerque International Sunport.

Part 107 Benefits Both Makers And Users Of sUAS, Attorney Says

But Stepped Up Enforcement Can Also Be Expected

Newly proposed rules on the use of small, unmanned aircraft could bring peace of mind to farmers, researchers, real estate agents, government agencies and others who have worried they might be breaking the law by flying remote-controlled devices, said Tim Adelman, a veteran aviation attorney and head of a LeClairRyan practice group focused on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

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British PM Cameron Praises Boeing-Led Chinook Support Program

U.S. Planemaker Gets Five-Year Support Contract Extension From The U.K.

British Prime Minister David Cameron praised Boeing for providing excellent value, and a close partnership with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD), which led to a five-year extension of the contract under which Boeing supports the Royal Air Force’s Chinook helicopters.

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California Senator Plans Legislation Regulating Recreational UAV Use

Calls Lack Of Recreational Limits A 'Glaring Gap' In FAA's Authority

California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein is not satisfied with the proposed rules put forth by the FAA for small UAVs in the U.S. She says that small UAVs flown for recreational purposes should also be regulated.

Airbus Helicopters Selects Turbomeca Option For X4 Engine

Will Be Presented To The Public At HeliEXPO

In 2012, Airbus Helicopters launched the X4 initial design concept around two highly capable turboshaft engines options: Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW210E and Turbomeca’s Arrano.

Official: AirAsia Accident Report Will Be Released In August

Transport Minister Ignasius Jonan Released Timeline In Media Interview

A final report from the AirAsia accident December 28th will be released sometime in August, according to Indonesian Transport Minister Ignasius Jonan.

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First IMC Club Chapter In Australia To Open In April

Will Meet A Narromine Historic Aerodrome West Of Sydney

Pilots will meet in April in Narromine, located approximately 200 NM west of Sydney, Australia to establish the first chapter of the IMC Club International on that continent.

AeroSports Update: Sonex Aircraft Delivers First SubSonex Kit

Four New SubSonex Pilots Fly JSX-2, And Bob Carlton Prepares SubSonex Air Show

Sonex Aircraft has reported the achievement of several major milestones in the SubSonex Personal Jet program during the month of February. The first SubSonex has kit shipped from the factory, four new SubSonex model JSX-2 pilots were minted in Moriarty, NM, and Bob Carlton received his Low-Level Statement of Aerobatic Competency (SAC) card for the SubSonex, in-preparation for the 2015 air show season!

Gone West: Airshow Announcer Gordon Bowman-Jones

Known Around The Airshow Circuit As 'The Voice Of Aviation'

When we go to an air show it’s common to focus our attention on the daring pilots and performers, yet what's going on in the background is an important part of the show. We are sorry to say that the airshow industry has lost a legend with the passing of air show announcer Gordon Bowman-Jones.

Airborne 02.18.15: Quest Sold, SubSonex Delivers, SpacePort For Sale?

Also: Kyle Franklin, Alaskan Helis, Helo Sales Mixed, 757 Replacement?, Oceanic A-1 Found

Quest Aircraft Company has signed an agreement for its acquisition by Setouchi Holdings Inc., a member of Tsuneishi Group. Tsuneishi Group is a well-established global entity headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan with roots in the shipbuilding, transportation and related industries. On February 12th, the first jet powered SubSonex kit left Sonex Aircraft headquarters in Oshkosh, destined for a customer in Durango, Colorado. This is the first in a series of seven kit deliveries included in the first kit production run. Before t

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.19.15)

“While the FAA’s proposed rule for the commercial operation of small drones is a welcome step and includes important safety protections, it also highlights a glaring gap in FAA’s authority." Source: California Senator Dianne Feinstein (D).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.19.15): Air Mass Thunderstorm

Generally, a thunderstorm not associated with a front or other type of synoptic-scale forcing mechanism. Air mass thunderstorms typically are associated with warm, humid air in the summer months; they develop during the afternoon in response to insolation, and dissipate rather quickly after sunset.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.19.15)

The Aviation Online History Museum

There's a lot to see at The Aviation Online History Museum, from some of the most famous aircraft ever flown to a listing of the engines that powered them and the people who flew them.

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