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October 04, 2016

Airborne 10.04.16: Doc Flies Again!, First Flight: Yak-152, Uber-Airborne?

Also: Food Blues, Aero-Calendar, American Spirit Award, PAX Berates Sheriff, Hal Shevers, Duncan Aviation, Triton UAS

The sound of four thundering Wright 3350 radial engines was once again heard in the Wichita area as the Boeing B-29, known as Doc, successfully completed its second flight since being restored to airworthy status. Doc’s second flight lasted approximately 52 minutes at an altitude of four to five thousand feet. The flight took place last Saturday. A new primary trainer has taken flight in Russia as the Yak-152 flew for the first time last week at the airfield of the

Airborne 10.04.16: Doc Flies Again!, First Flight: Yak-152, Uber-Airborne?

Also: Food Blues, Aero-Calendar, American Spirit Award, PAX Berates Sheriff, Hal Shevers, Duncan Aviation, Triton UAS

The sound of four thundering Wright 3350 radial engines was once again heard in the Wichita area as the Boeing B-29, known as Doc, successfully completed its second flight since being restored to airworthy status. Doc’s second flight lasted approximately 52 minutes at an altitude of four to five thousand feet. The flight took place last Saturday. A new primary trainer has taken flight in Russia as the Yak-152 flew for the first time last week at the airfield of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. The aircraft has been developed for ab-initio training of both military and civilian pilots by the Yakovlev Design Bureau, which is an affiliate of the Irkut Corporation.

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New Orleans Airport Director Moving To Rhode Island

Will Lead That State's Six Airports

New Orleans Aviation Director Iftikhar Ahmad is moving north. He is leaving the Airport effective October 12th to serve as the President and CEO of Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) to lead their six airports including T. F. Green International Airport.

B-52 Departs Tinker In Historic Flight

First Of The Long-Range Bombers To Be Revived From The 'Boneyard'

The first B-52H Stratofortress to be resurrected from long-term storage at the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) to rejoin the active strategic bomber fleet soared into the sky from Tinker Air Force Base Sept. 27.

Rosetta Comet Probe’s Grand Finale

Landed Friday On 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

With Friday's final touchdown of the Airbus Defense and Space built Rosetta probe on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, one of the most spectacular space missions has finally come to an end. The legacy of Rosetta will keep scientists busy for many years as they analyze the vast and valuable amount of data it has delivered.

Five Receive Master Instructor Designation In September

One Designated A 'Master Emeritus' Last Month

Five instructors have renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of September, while one was named a "Master Emeritus". Master Instructors LLC said that all were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority. All obtained their designation through the Master Instructor "Fluid Review" program online.

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Cessna Makes 5,000th Citation Light Jet Delivery

Milestone Airplane To Be Leased To Catreus Ltd.

Cessna has recently delivered the 5,000th Citation light business jet, a Citation M2, to Helitrip Charter LLP, which is leasing the aircraft to Catreus Ltd., an established charter operator based in the U.K.

Morocco, Boeing Announce Major Aerospace Investment

New Aerospace Ecosystem In Morocco To Facilitate Manufacturing, Create 8,700 Jobs

The Kingdom of Morocco and Seattle-based aerospace company Boeing have announced plans to establish a Boeing industrial ecosystem in Morocco that will bring 120 Boeing suppliers to the country, create 8,200 skilled jobs, and generate $1 billion in exports.

Mitsubishi Forecasts More Delays For MRJ

Airplane Is To Be Flight Tested At Moses Lake, WA

The first of four Mitsubishi MRJ airplanes arrived Wednesday at Moses Lake, WA to begin flight testing even as the company is saying that production will be delayed by another year.

SpaceX Asks For Access To ULA Building Rooftop

Says It Is 'Chasing Down All Leads' In Loss Of Falcon Rocket And Payload

While nobody is accusing anybody of anything, a SpaceX official recently visited one of the buildings of its competitor ULA as part of its investigation into the loss of a Falcon 9 rocket and satellite payload last month. The SpaceX employee asked for access to the roof of the building.

Vintage Culver Down In North Carolina

Pilot Fatally Injured In The Accident

A vintage Culver aircraft went down Saturday in Longview, NC. The accident resulted in the fatal injury of the pilot, who was the only person on board when the plane went down.

Lawsuit Filed In Red Arrows Ejector Seat Accident

Pilot Fatally Injured When Seat Activated On The Ground

A lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturer of an ejector seat aboard a Red Arrows Hawk T1 aircraft that inadvertently activated while the plane was on the ground. The pilot, Flt Lt Sean Cummings, was fatally injured when the parachute on the seat failed to deploy.

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Vintage Military Plane Down In The U.K.

Passenger On Board Fatally Injured, Pilot Critical

A vintage P-51D went down Sunday in the U.K. Sunday afternoon, resulting in the fatal injury of the 80-year-old passenger on board, and critically injuring the pilot.

Loon Balloons Flying Over Yellowstone

Rare Sighting And Tweet Of Google Aircraft

There has been a rare sighting of one of Google's Loon balloons over Yellowstone National Park.

U.S.House Panel Holds Hearing On UAV Regulations

Effects Of New Regulations On The Commercial Drone Industry Explored By House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations

Small business owners told a key Congressional subcommittee last week that new federal regulation that allows commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems, otherwise known as drones or UAS, are opening up the skies and opportunities for new jobs and economic growth. However, effective and efficient implementation of the rule and the FAA's next steps to fully and safely integrate UAS into the national airspace system are critical to the industry’s success.

U.S. Aviation Community Readies For Winter Weather

Launches Website With Information About Takeoff And Landing Performance Assessments

As winter approaches, U.S. airports, airline flight crews, dispatchers, general aviation pilots, air traffic controllers, and manufacturers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) methods to improve safety at U.S. airports.

Airbus Steps Up Integration

Group And Commercial Aircraft Merged Into New Entity

Airbus Group has further integrated by merging its Group structure with its largest division Airbus Commercial Aircraft into a new entity. The Board of Directors of Airbus Group last week approved a respective proposal by the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders.

Viking Completes Acquisition Of Amphibious Aircraft Program

Type Certificate Transfer Complete For CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415 And All Variants

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has now completed the acquisition of the Amphibious Aircraft program from Bombardier, including transfer of the Type Certificates for the CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415 aircraft and all variants to Viking.

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AeroSports Update: Dolderer Takes The Prize At Indy

The First Red Bull Air Race At The Indianapolis Speedway Was A Resounding Success

Matthias Dolderer of Germany became a new Indy hero on Sunday, winning the first Red Bull Air Race ever hosted at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway – and clinching the 2016 World Championship with the season finale still to come. Nigel Lamb of Great Britain flew to second in Indy, with Pete McLeod of Canada in third.

Delta Pilots Reach Comprehensive Contract Agreement In Principle

Details To Be Sent To The MEC For Review

The pilots of Delta Air Lines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), have reached a comprehensive Agreement in Principle with Delta management to amend their collective bargaining agreement.

Latitude Engineering HQ-60 UAV Sets New Flight Record

Hybrid Unmanned Aircraft Achieves Longest Flight For A VTOL Aircraft

There's a new record for time aloft for a VTOL aircraft, and its held by the Latitude Engineering HQ-60 Hybrid Quadrotor UAV.

Airborne 10.03.16: CA Vetoes Drone Regs, SpaceX 'Heart Of Gold', Gogo Update

Also: Final G150, Homebuilt Jet, Australian UAVs, MH17 Harassment, Connecticut Legislature, New ACI-NA Chair, QF-16

California Governor, Jerry Brown, has vetoed a bill that would have required hobby drone operators to carry liability insurance on their unmanned aircraft, and the bill also required that UAVs have a geo-fencing system installed. Governor Brown said, "This bill creates significant regulatory confusion by creating a patchwork of federal, state and local restrictions on airspace. Moreover, the Federal Aviation Administration will likely assert federal preemptions on the bills

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.04.16)

“We are bearing witness to the next great aviation renaissance. Advances in technology have cleared the way for a reality that, only a short time ago, was merely a dream." Source: Rep. Cresent Hardy (R-NV), Chairman of the House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.04.16): Remote Airport Information Service (RAIS)

A temporary service provided by facilities, which are not located on the landing airport, but have communication capability and automated weather reporting available to the pilot at the landing airport.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.04.16)

RAF Red Arrows

The Red Arrows are renowned throughout the world as ambassadors for both the Royal Air Force and the United Kingdom. Since the Team was officially formed in 1965, the Red Arrows have completed thousands of displays around the world.

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