Simulator Of 1903 Model Sparks Homebuilders To Share Skills

The National Aviation Heritage Area in Dayton, Ohio and Wright “B” Flyers plan to build a new flyer of America’s first production airplane. With the help of EAA homebuilders, the second Wright “B” Flyer can serve as an educational tool and air show demonstrator. 

L-39 Pilot Has Not Been Identified To Local Authorities

The pilot of an L-39 Albatros that struck electric cables while making a low pass over De Beque Canyon in Colorado in May is known to the FAA, according to information from the agency passed along to local authorities.

Wyle Laboratories Selected To Support Research Aboard ISS

NASA has selected Wyle Laboratories Inc., of El Segundo, California, to provide biomedical, medical and health services in support of all human spaceflight programs at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The work supports ongoing research aboard the International Space Station and helps enable the journey to Mars.

Plane Went Down Near Dungarvan, CO  Waterford

The builder of a BD-5 who reportedly spent 30 years building his plane has been fatally injured in an accident in Ireland.

REV Can Fold In Under 10 Minutes

Evolution Trikes has come up with a part 103 Ultralight unlike any other. It has no front strut for increased visibility, and can fold up in ten minutes without using hinges. Without hinges, the craft can be folded up by anyone in less than ten minutes.

Boeing Defense Australia Is Prime Contractor For The Program

Airbus Helicopters has achieved Factory Acceptance of HATS01, the first of fifteen helicopters of the H135 family (EC135 T2+) for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Runway Overrun Prevention System Now Certified On Entire Airbus Line

EASA has certified Airbus' Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) technology on A330 Family aircraft. This on-board cockpit technology, which Airbus has pioneered over several years, is now certified and available on all Airbus Families.

Second Order Of 172s By Shandong Hairou General Aviation

Cessna recently announced that it has secured an order for six Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft from Shandong Hairuo General Aviation Co., Ltd. in China. This fleet represents the second order of Skyhawks placed by Shandong Hairuo General Aviation this year. During the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE) in April, the company announced an order for two Cessna Skyhawks to be used for pilot training in China.

FAA Investigating Incident That Occurred With 144 Passengers On Board

An Allegiant Air jet on a flight from Las Vegas to Hector International Airport in Fargo, ND with 144 passengers on board came close to exhausting its fuel because the airport was closed to most traffic when it arrived.

Was Attempting To Circumnavigate The Globe In An R22

A Russian pilot who was attempting to fly around the world in a Robinson R22 had the attempt cut short when the aircraft went down in the frigid waters of the Davis Strait. But pilot Sergey Ananov survived the ordeal by climbing into a life raft and the managing to get onto an ice floe where he was rescued by the Canadian military.

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