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August 17, 2016

Airborne 08.17.16: New Mooney Boss, Airshow Ditching, Red Bull Air Races

Also: Women Balloonists, Politics At NBAA, F-16 Training, UAV Show, Legacy 450, Indonesia, Aggressor Paint

Mooney says that following the successful debut of the new M20 Acclaim and Ovation Ultras at AirVenture, and their announcement of a new partnership with Jeppesen, as well as M10 flight test milestones, the company is continuing its march back to the front with a planned transition to new company leadership. Mooney announced that Dr. Vivek Saxena has been named the new president and Chief Executive Officer of Mooney International. A press release stated that Dr. Saxena is known for

Airborne 08.17.16: New Mooney Boss, Airshow Ditching, Red Bull Air Races

Also: Women Balloonists, Politics At NBAA, F-16 Training, UAV Show, Legacy 450, Indonesia, Aggressor Paint

Mooney says that following the successful debut of the new M20 Acclaim and Ovation Ultras at AirVenture, and their announcement of a new partnership with Jeppesen, as well as M10 flight test milestones, the company is continuing its march back to the front with a planned transition to new company leadership. Mooney announced that Dr. Vivek Saxena has been named the new president and Chief Executive Officer of Mooney International. A press release stated that Dr. Saxena is known for his strategic vision and operational effectiveness, and is reported to be a twenty-five year veteran of the aerospace industry. A recently released video shows the pilot of a Druine D31 ‘Tu

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Orbital ATK, NASA Report Outcomes From Qualification Motor (QM-2) Test

Rocket Motor Test Demonstrates Progress On NASA’s Space Launch System

NASA and Orbital ATK have announced that data gathered and reviewed to date from the second five-segment qualification motor (QM-2) test show the solid rocket motor manufactured by Orbital ATK performed as designed. The test performed on June 28 provides vital data undergoing further analysis leading to qualification of the booster that will provide liftoff and ascent thrust for NASA’s heavy-lift Space Launch System, or SLS.

Air Force To Assess Non-Defense Department Military-Type Aircraft

An AF First For Aircraft Research, Development

For the first time the Air Force has a means to conduct airworthiness assessments on non-Defense Department military type aircraft. This process enables the Air Force to gain a much deeper understanding of the state of civil aviation, while providing industry with an expert, independent evaluation of the safety and reliability of their products.

SKY Perfect JSAT Performing Post-Launch Maneuvers

Spacecraft Boosted Into Orbit By SpaceX Over The Weekend

The satellite designed and built by Space Systems Loral for SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and launched by SpaceX over the weekend is successfully performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan.

New AVIC Twin-Engine Helicopter Completes First Flight

Aircraft Can Be Modified For Any Number Of Diverse Missions

The AC312E, a helicopter developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), successfully completed its maiden flight in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province late last month. Based on the techniques from the civilian helicopter AC312A, as well as both domestic and foreign market demands, AVIC HAIG’s AC312E is a light twin-engine helicopter.

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GA-ASI Completes Latest Airborne Missile Defense Test

Predator B Detects And Tracks Ballistic Missile In Pacific Dragon Exercise

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) has announced that through a contract with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), it executed a missile tracking test as part of the Pacific Dragon (PD) exercise held June 26-28 off the coast of the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) in Kauai, Hawaii.

NASA Makes Plans For The Chicago Air And Water Show

Brings Excitement Of Aeronautics, Space Exploration To The Event

Visitors to this year's annual Chicago Air and Water Show will have a chance to explore the universe with NASA.

Boeing, Belavia Celebrate Delivery Of Airline’s First 737-800 NG

Airplane Features New, Modern Livery

Boeing and Belavia, the national airline company of Belarus, celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Next-Generation 737-800 purchased directly from the manufacturer.

Aggressor’s New Paint Scheme Resembles Real-World Threats

New 'Splinter' Paint Scheme Unveiled Aug. 5

Since 1972, the 64th Aggressor Squadron has prepared combat air forces by providing realistic threat replication and training.

AerCap Delivers Second New Airbus A350 XWB Aircraft To Ethiopian Airlines

Leasing Company Has 23 A350 XWB Aircraft On Order

AerCap Holdings has announced the delivery of a second new Airbus A350-900 to Ethiopian Airlines. The first aircraft was delivered in June, marking the first A350 XWB aircraft to be delivered to an African carrier.

World Speed Record Set From Grand Rapids, MI To Naples, FL

Speed Over A Recognized Course Was 492.50 Miles Per Hour

Learjet operator Northern Jet Management has set a world speed record from Grand Rapids, MI to Naples, FL in a Bombardier Learjet 45XR aircraft. The speed over the recognized course was 492.50 mph (approx. 428 knots).

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Soldier's Death Traced To Parachute Manufacturing Defect

Army Determines Unstitched Guide Ring Caused The Parachute To Fail

An unstitched metal ring intended to guide cords in a reserve parachute is the likely cause of the fatal injury to Army Capt. James Ahn last year, according to the Army's official report on the accident.

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Aero-TV: 2020 Is Coming Fast - What Can AEA do to Help You Equip?

AEA Members Are Offering Good Deals, But You Need To Act Soon…

The Aircraft Electronics Association represents the many facets of the aviation avionics industry. While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, talked with AEA’s Director of Communications, Geoff Hill, about the upcoming 2020 mandate for the installation of ADS-B Out equipment.

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Aero-TV: 2020 Is Coming Fast - What Can AEA do to Help You Equip?

AEA Members Are Offering Good Deals, But You Need To Act Soon…

The Aircraft Electronics Association represents the many facets of the aviation avionics industry. While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, talked with AEA’s Director of Communications, Geoff Hill, about the upcoming 2020 mandate for the installation of ADS-B Out equipment. If you are an aircraft owner who is still in a quandary about how to handle the requirement for ADS-B Out, this is a video you need to pay attention to.

FAA Upholds Decision On Santa Monica Airport

City Must Keep The Airport Open Through 2023, Agency Says

The FAA issued a ruling Monday that reiterates its position on the Santa Monica airport (KSMO) ... the city must keep the airport open through at least 2023.

NextGen Benefits At Salt Lake City International

Data Comm Technology 'Revolutionizes' Communications Between ATC, Pilots, FAA Says

NextGen is bringing new benefits to Salt Lake City International Airport through a technology called Data Comm. Data Comm revolutionizes communications between air traffic controllers and pilots by replacing some traditional voice communications with digital information exchanges.

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ALPA: Strong Career Key To Attracting New Pilots To Airline Profession

Many U.S. Regional Airlines Still Offer First-Year Salaries Below $30,000

New starting pilot salary data from regional airlines released by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) show that while salaries are rising modestly, many U.S. regional airlines still offer unacceptably low first-year pilot pay and are resisting the long-term contract improvements necessary to attract qualified

Report: Lasers, Drones Biggest Terrorism Threats To Aviation

Institute For Counter-Terrorism Identifies The Threats

A newly-published report by the Israel-based Institute for Counter Terrorism (ICT) identifies UAVs, lasers, and radicalized airport employees who remain unidentified by law enforcement as the biggest terrorism threats to aviation.

AeroSports Update: Sport Aviation In DeLand, FL

DeLand FL Establishes A New Home For Sport Aviation, And Their Ready To Show It Off

DeLand FL Sport Aviation Administrator Jana Filip officially introduced the DeLand Sport Aviation Village at EAA AirVenture 2016. We covered the event on Aero-News and now have more information about how their plan may advance sport aviation and recreational flying. It’s called the Sport Aviation Showcase.

EASA Strengthens Medical Requirements For Pilots

Part Of Action Plan Following Germanwings Flight 9525 Accident

EASA published a set of proposals to the European Commission for an update of the rules concerning pilots’ medical fitness, as part of its Action Plan following the Germanwings Flight 9525 accident. These rules are contained in so-called Part-MED, which covers aviation safety rules related to the medical aspect and fitness of aircrews.

ICAO Secretary General Looks To The Future Of Air Transport

Identifying, Educating And Retaining The Next Generation Of Skilled Professionals Critically Important

A shortage of skilled human resources and training capacity globally will threaten the safe, secure and orderly expansion of international air transport, the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) remarked in Seoul today. Dr. Fang Liu further stressed that the urgency for human resources development action is particularly great in high growth areas like the Asia-Pacific Region.

Airborne 08.16.16: AEA 2Q16 Mkt Report, SpaceX Sticks It, USAF Pays Pilots

Also: Tiny Helicopter UAV, Aero-Calendar, 'Henry O' Scholarship, USMC CH-53E, Pilot FUI, Military Helo Engines, Bell Commits

The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its second-quarter 2016 Avionics Market Report and, unfortunately, it seems to be in line with other aviation Business Association reports that have recently come out. The bottom line is, sales are down. In the first six months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to about $1.1 billion. This number indicates a 6.5 percent decrease when compared to the first six months of

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.17.16)

"The FAA has once again acted in their favor, as judge and jury in matters involving the future of Santa Monica’s land. We did not expect the FAA to rule against itself." Source: Statement from Santa Monica, CA Mayor Tony Vazquez.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.17.16): Ident Feature

The special feature in the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) equipment. It is used to immediately distinguish one displayed beacon target from other beacon targets.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.17.16)

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The American Aviation Historical Society, organized more than fifty years ago, is dedicated to documenting and sharing information about the people, places, planes and events that comprise American aviation.

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