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October 19, 2016

Airborne 10.19.16: Aircraft Liability Fight, One Aviation, New FAI President

Also: Tiangong Space Station, Great Lakes, Boeing St. Louis, Airbus, Pax Removed, Q400 Aircraft, Asian S-61 Fleet

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case involving aviation products liability, which is an issue that could have a significant impact on the cost of flying. At the heart of the case is the question of whether juries can impose aircraft design standards at the state level in aviation products liability cases, in conflict with the FAA’s federal regulatory and certification standards. The issue revolves around a lawsuit involving an engine component that was found to be in compliance with FAA standards, and therefore not at fault in a fatal accident. However, that decision was reversed because another court found

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FAA Certifies HeliTrak’s Collective Pull Down

Device Senses Low Rotor RPM And Automatically Lowers Collective

The FAA has issued an AML STC to HeliTrak for its Collective Pull Down (CPD) line of products.

CFM56 Reaches Record Production Rate As CFM Delivers 30,000th Engine

On Track To Produce Nearly 1,700 Engines In 2016

CFM International has now delivered the 30,000th CFM56 engine. The milestone engines, one each for Airbus and Boeing, were recently delivered to customers, including a CFM56-5B going to Delta Air Lines powering an Airbus A320ceo and a CFM56-7B engine to China Eastern Airlines for a Next-Generation Boeing 737-800.

ATR Foresees 20-Year Demand For 750 New Turboprops In The Asia-Pacific Region

Increased Regional Air Service Brings Sustainable Development To Local Communities

According to the latest ATR Market Forecast, published in July, demand for new turboprops is expected to reach 750 units over the next 20 years. This would be partly fuelled by about 600 new routes to be created in the region (excluding China). In addition, ATR estimates that regional traffic demand in emerging countries should grow eight times faster than in more mature economies.

Late Polish President's Body To Be Exhumed

New Government Reopening Investigation Into Accident Which Fatally Injured Lech Kaczynski

The body of late Polish President Kaczynski is to be exhumed to determine if the accident was an assassination.

Toho Air Service Takes Delivery Of H125

Tenth H125 Delivery To The Japanese Customer

Airbus Helicopters Japan has delivered a brand-new H125 to Toho Air Service Co., Ltd. It is the 10th H125 delivered to the Japanese customer and this Ecureuil family aircraft will be used for various services, including passenger and cargo transport.

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SECAF Deborah James Named Honorary Tuskegee Airman

Awarded Signature Red Jacket At Air Force Memorial Anniversary Ceremony

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James was named an honorary Tuskegee Airman and was presented the Tuskegee Airman red jacket during the Air Force Memorial’s 10th anniversary ceremony in Arlington, VA Oct. 14.

MAVEN Offering Unprecedented UV View Of Mars

Shows Martian Atmosphere In 'Unprecedented Detail'

New global images of Mars from the MAVEN mission show the ultraviolet glow from the Martian atmosphere in unprecedented detail, revealing dynamic, previously invisible behavior. They include the first images of "nightglow" that can be used to show how winds circulate at high altitudes. Additionally, dayside ultraviolet imagery from the spacecraft shows how ozone amounts change over the seasons and how afternoon clouds form over giant Martian volcanoes.

Black Female Doctor Charges Delta With Discrimination

Was Trying To Help Another Passenger In Distress

An African American woman doctor on a flight from Detroit to Houston says the was the target of discrimination when she attempted to help another passenger who was in medical distress..

Saab Improves Situational Awareness At San Francisco Airport

Becomes 36th U.S. Airport To Install ASSC System

A news Airport Surface Surveillance Capability (ASSC) developed by Saab is now operational for the FAA at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO).

Report: Flight Simulators Market Size to Reach $5.62 Billion By 2024

Represents Forecast Of Moderate Growth Over The Period

The global flight simulators market is expected to reach $5.62 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing adoption of FFS owing to high fidelity and reliability is expected to provide adequate growth prospects over the coming years.

Man Removed From Plane After Catcalling Flight Attendant

Incident Occurred During Pre-Departure Safety Demonstration

A passenger was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight October 9 after making a remark to a flight attendant during the safety demonstration.

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Aero-TV: Nasa's X-57 Sceptor Program - Lean, Green, Money Making Machines For Aviation!

NASA Develops Electric Flight Technology for Industry to Use…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN video crew checked in with NASA to find out what’s going on with their experiments into electric powered flight. They had the opportunity to interview Mark Moore and Sean Clarke, who are both NASA Principal Investigators for the Sceptor X-57 project.

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Aero-TV: NASA's X-57 Sceptor - Lean, Green, Money Making Machines For Aviation!

NASA Develops Electric Flight Technology for Industry to Use…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN video crew checked in with NASA to find out what’s going on with their experiments into electric powered flight. They had the opportunity to interview Mark Moore and Sean Clarke, who are both NASA Principal Investigators for the Sceptor X-57 project. Just the name of this project sounds pretty exciting, and it is. The project centers on using electric propulsion for airplane flight, and the system being developed by NASA is referred to as ‘Distributive Electrical Propulsion.’

NTSB Cites Flight Crew Mismanagement In Akron, OH Accident

Says Casual Attitude Toward Standards, Inadequate Training Were Contributing Factors

The NTSB determined Tuesday that the flight crew’s mismanagement of the approach and multiple deviations from standard operating procedures caused the Nov. 10, 2015, crash of a Part 135 on-demand charter flight in Akron, Ohio. The charter company’s casual attitude toward compliance with standards was a contributing factor in the accident.

Musk: Sabotage Likely Not The Cause Of Falcon 9 Loss

Spacecraft Exploded During Pre-Flight Tests September 1

SpaceX founder Elon Musk said recently that sabotage has been ruled out in the loss of a Falcon 9 booster and its satellite payload, the result of a launch pad explosion September 1.

Alaska Airlines/Virgin America Merger Proceeding Apace

Closing Expected Early In The 4th Quarter Of This Year

The merger of Alaska Airlines and Virgin America is making "good progress", according to company officials.

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Boeing Recognizes Partners For Charleston Flood Relief

Supplies Being Shipped From Seattle To North Charleston, SC

Boeing has recognized multiple suppliers and partners for their role in coordinating shipments of relief supplies from Seattle to North Charleston to support Boeing teammates and the local community recovering from the effects of Hurricane Matthew.

AeroSports Update: S-LSA Transition Training

Transition Training For Stepping Down Is Just As Important As When Stepping Up

Jumping out of some complex higher-end performing airplane into an S-LSA seems like it should be a snap, but in reality, you’ll find a new definition for the term, ‘high performance’ in an S-LSA.

Aurora Demonstrates DARPA Aircraft Autonomy Program

Advanced Autonomy System Demonstrated On A Diamond DA-42, Cessna Caravan And Bell UH-1 helicopter

Aurora Flight Sciences is breaking ground in the world of automated flight through its work on the Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program. On October 17 Aurora demonstrated automated flight capabilities with ALIAS flying a Cessna Caravan through basic maneuvers under the supervision of a pilot. Aurora's ALIAS technology has now been successfully demonstrated on three separate aircraft, from three original equipment manufacturers, in less than twelve months.

NASA Space Station Cargo Launches From Virginia

Supplies, Scientific Experiments Will Arrive At The Station This Weekend

The crew of the International Space Station soon will be equipped to perform dozens of new scientific investigations with cargo launched Monday aboard NASA’s latest commercial resupply services mission from the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

Airborne 10.18.16: XP-82 Powers Up!, 1st US A320neo, Red Bull Las Vegas

Also: Intel Drone, Aero-Calendar, FlightSafety Academy, Suicide Crash, Space Nation, India/Russia A/C, VTOL Mapping

The first start of an aircraft engine is often a milestone, but in this case it’s an amazing achievement. The North American P-82, later to become the F-82, Twin Mustang fighter went into production just as World War Two was ending. This unusual airplane gives the appearance of being Two P-51 Mustangs connected together, but it was actually a completely new design. While its entrance into service was too late to help out in World War Two, it saw successful service dur

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.19.16)

“It’s great to see launches to the International Space Station happening again from the Virginia coast.” Source: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.19.16): Lighted Airport

An airport where runway and obstruction lighting is available.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.19.16)

Aviation Environment Federation

The Aviation Environment Federation (AEF) is the principal UK non-profit environmental association concerned with the environmental effects of aviation. The AEF has over 120 affiliated members comprising community and environmental groups, local authorities, parish councils, businesses and consultancies and individuals.

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