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Textron Reports Fourth Quarter 2015 Income, Announces 2016 Financial Outlook

Revenues Down Last Year, But Company Positive About The Future

Textron is reporting fourth quarter 2015 income from continuing operations of $0.81 per share, up 6.6 percent from $0.76 per share in the fourth quarter of 2014.

APA President Says AA Is An Airline 'On The Cheap'

Says There Has Been A Cultural Shift Since Berger With US Airways

American Airlines has adopted an "on the cheap" philosophy since its merger with USAirways, according to a letter sent to the airline's 15,000 pilots by Allied Pilots Association president Keith Wilson.

Russia Grounds MiG-31 Fleet

Moves Follows Accident Monday In Siberia

Russia has grounded its entire fleet of MiG-31 interceptor airplanes following an accident Monday that resulted in the loss of one of the airplanes in Siberia.

Grand Junction Regional Airport Director Fired

David Fiore Calls Move One Of 'Retaliation'

The Executive Director of the Grand Junction (CO) Regional Airport has been fired by the Airport Authority just four months after he was hired by the board.

Teamsters Warn Of Crisis At Kalitta Air

Says Pilot Dissatisfaction Threatens Viability Of Airline

According to a recent pilot survey, the management of Kalitta Air, LLC, the Ypsilanti, MI- based cargo airline, is in danger of losing the confidence of its pilot group.

Another Nano-Drone Nears Full Funding On Indiegogo

The ONAGOfly Smart Nano Drone Has Pledges Totalling Nearly $2.1 Million

The trend towards small, feature-packed UAVs appears to be strong with the fundraising performance of the ONAGOfly drone on the crowdfunding site Indiegogo.

Residents Near AFB File Noise-Based Lawsuit

Says Davis-Monthan AFB Is 'Too Loud' And Harming Their Health

A handful of residents living near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona have filed a lawsuit in an effort to force the Air Force to conduct a new environmental impact study on noise near the base.

First 'Seaplane City' Sign Erected In Tavares, FL

Second Planned Sign Will Have A Different Design

Tavares, FL has done a lot to solidify its claim to being "America's Seaplane City", and now drivers approaching the town from the northeast on Highway 441 will see a sign claiming that designation.

Airbus Helicopters Deal With Poland On Shaky Ground

New Government 'Very Likely' To Cancel Contract

Poland's defense minister said Tuesday that the county's $3 billion deal with Airbus Helicopters is "very likely" to be scrapped following national elections last October.

Two BASE Jumpers Drown After Bridge Jump

Video Recovered From Helmet Leads To Assumption Of Drowning

Two BASE jumpers who leaped from a bridge with a view of the Pacific ocean have apparently drowned after the jump, though no bodies have been recovered from the accident.

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Aero-TV: Keeping R/C History Alive-Brian Curry's Remarkable R/C Radio Collection

No Kidding.... This Is Electro-Nostalgia At Its Best!

While at the AMA Expo 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, came across a real “blast from the past.” Jim met up with Brian Curry, the owner of “Memories From the Past,” and Jim re-lived some of those days when he received his introduction to aviation through model aircraft. It sometimes seems like everybody has to collect something, and for Curry it’s model aircraft radio control units from the past. Curry tells the fascinating story of how he got started with his collection, and it is quite a

SpaceX Falcon 9 Upgrade Certified For National Security Launches

Certification Update Takes Into Account All Of The Spring 2015 Independent Review Committee's Recommendations

Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Air Force program executive officer for space, updated the certified baseline configuration of SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launch System to Falcon 9 Upgrade, for use in National Security Space (NSS) missions. The baseline configuration was updated from the Falcon 9 Launch System to the Falcon 9 Upgrade on Jan. 25.

Second H160 Prototype Makes First Flight

Flew Wednesday To Kick Off What Airbus Helicopters Says Will Be A 'Busy Year' For The Program

The H160’s second prototype flew for the first time Wednesday in Marignane, France, kicking off a busy 2016 for the H160 as it pursues its flight test program with two prototypes.

U.S. Senator McCain Targets Russian Rocket Engines With Bill

House Majority Leader McCarthy Introduces Companion Legislation

U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will be introducing legislation in the Senate and House, respectively, that would repeal a provision of the Fiscal Year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill that effectively allows the unlimited purchase and use of Russian rocket engines manufactured by a Russian company with close ties to the regime of Vladimir Putin for U.S. national security space launches.

U.K. Bolsters Safety Protocols For Air Shows

CAA Says It Has Reviewed 'Every Aspect' Of Air Display Safety

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published a series of measures intended to further enhance safety at UK civil air shows.

AeroSports Update: MVP Aero To Build A Prototype In Maine

The Minnesota Based Company Will Build The Prototype Of Its Multi-Capable Light Sport Aircraft At Brunswick Landing

When the MVP Aero multipurpose light sport airplane was introduced in its mockup stage at EAA AirVenture 2014, it was a showstopper. Designed for operation on land, water, and snow, it can also be used as a fishing boat or be converted into a camping tent.

United Master Executive Council Elects Captain Insler Chairman

New York-Based 767 Captain Succeeds Jay Heppner

Captain Todd Insler, a 22-year veteran of United Airlines and long-time ALPA volunteer, has been elected Chairman of the United Master Executive Council of the Air Line Pilots Association.

Soft Oil Prices Hurting Sikorsky Sales

Sales Were Half What LMC Expected From The Helo Manufacturer

While the recent plunge in oil prices has meant relief at the pump for everyone who drives, it has also meant a sharp drop in sales for Sikorsky, according to Lockheed Martin.

Airborne 01.27.16: B737 MAX Ready!, Zenith Acquires SAM, Sikorsky Stays Put

Also: 747 Production Rate, Oshkosh Veterans, NASA Remembers, Airbus Helicopters, Dragon V2 Hovers, KC-46A, KS Names Interim AvDirector

Boeing sent out a Tweet late last week with news that the industry has been waiting to hear. The Tweet read, "We're proud to announce first flight of the 737 MAX is set for January 29, pending weather and other factors. #Boeing." In a later Twitter posting, Boeing confirmed the planned date and added that it’s set for 10 AM Pacific time. SAM Aircraft assets have been acquired by the owners and operators of the US-based Zenith Aircraft Company, and t

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.28.16)

“This legislation is vital to ensuring the United States does not depend on Vladimir Putin’s regime for assured access to space.” Source: U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.28.16): Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)

A TFR is a regulatory action issued by the FAA via the U.S. NOTAM System, under the authority of United States Code, Title 49. TFRs are issued within the sovereign airspace of the United States and its territories to restrict certain aircraft from operating within a defined area on a temporary basis to protect persons or property in the air or on the ground.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.28.16)

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Revenues Down Last Year, But Company Positive About The Future

Says There Has Been A Cultural Shift Since Berger With US Airways

Moves Follows Accident Monday In Siberia

David Fiore Calls Move One Of 'Retaliation'

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Says Pilot Dissatisfaction Threatens Viability Of Airline

The ONAGOfly Smart Nano Drone Has Pledges Totalling Nearly $2.1 Million

Says Davis-Monthan AFB Is 'Too Loud' And Harming Their Health

Second Planned Sign Will Have A Different Design

New Government 'Very Likely' To Cancel Contract

Video Recovered From Helmet Leads To Assumption Of Drowning

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Certification Update Takes Into Account All Of The Spring 2015 Independent Review Committee's Recommendations

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House Majority Leader McCarthy Introduces Companion Legislation

CAA Says It Has Reviewed 'Every Aspect' Of Air Display Safety

The Minnesota Based Company Will Build The Prototype Of Its Multi-Capable Light Sport Aircraft At Brunswick Landing

New York-Based 767 Captain Succeeds Jay Heppner

Sales Were Half What LMC Expected From The Helo Manufacturer

Also: 747 Production Rate, Oshkosh Veterans, NASA Remembers, Airbus Helicopters, Dragon V2 Hovers, KC-46A, KS Names Interim AvDirector

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