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Last week two fixed base operations located on Santa Monica Airport in California were given 30 day notices of eviction. The city is taking over the operations in its continuing efforts to close the airport, or at least put it out of business. One of the FBOs, Atlantic Aviation, filed a complaint with the FAA. In a letter to the FAA, National Air Transportation Association President, Martin Hiller, called upon the agency to act immediately on the complaint

Advances Deep Space Exploration, Mars Mission

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved the NASA Transition Authorization Act, which advances deep space exploration, the journey to Mars and the International Space Station for fiscal year 2017.

Airplane Will Cost Nearly $40 Million Less Per Copy

The cost estimate for the new B-21 Raider long range bomber has been cut by some $39 million each, according to the Pentagon's office of Cost Estimate and Program Analysis (CAPE). The new cost estimate is now $511 million per airplane.

First-Ever Touchscreen Flight Displays For Commercial Air Transport Aircraft Will Be More Intuitive And Increase Work Efficiency For Pilots

Boeing has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its industry-leading touchscreen flight displays for all five flight deck displays on the new Boeing 777X. The advanced touchscreen capability will make the flight deck more intuitive for pilots and more efficient for flight operations. This is the first time a commercial air transport aircraft will be equipped with touchscreen forward flight displays.

Some 12,000 Received Since New Commercial Drone Rules Took Effect August 29

The number of applications for commercial UAV pilot certificates has climbed to some 12,000 since the FAA's new rules took effect August 29, according to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

Says SpaceX May Not Be The Best Deal For Taxpayers

In what may be the first real bidding war for a commercial space launch, United Launch Alliance has told the Pentagon that SpaceX may not be the best deal for U.S. taxpayers despite the lower cost of the launch.

Eight Aircraft Ordered For Military Aviation Academy

The Argentinian Air Force has ordered eight Tecnam P2002JF training aircraft for its Military Aviation Academy.

GTN Course Includes Lifetime Access

Pilots who want to get full utility from the Garmin GTN 650 or 750 can now connect with King Schools and take the “Garmin GTN Essentials” online course on their computer, tablet or smartphone.

Recognizes Outstanding Lifetime Achievement In Business Aviation

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that Louis Seno, chairman emeritus of Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), will receive the John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in Orlando, FL in November.

Timeline May Be Shortened By As Much As Six Months

Sikorsky executives say that they may be able to compress the delivery timeline on its new Combat Rescue Helicopter by six months.

One Million Flight Hours Reached

Sikorsky is celebrating the S-92 helicopter fleet’s one million flight hour milestone with events in the North Sea Region, the largest S-92 operating area in the world.

Successful Partnership Contributes To Composites Manufacturing Jobs In Utah

Orbital ATK and Airbus Americas recently reached a significant milestone in their successful partnership of working together to support air transport customers around the world, and marked the successful completion of the 100,000th composite part in support of the A350 XWB program.

Recognized For Technology That Will Help Ensure The In-Flight Safety Of Unmanned Aircraft

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has been awarded the most prestigious Italian award dedicated to domestic ‘made in Italy’ innovation. The National Award for Innovation was awarded during a ceremony at the Quirinal Palace, overseen by the President of the Italian Republic.

At EAA AirVenture 2016 We Found Flying Ultralights Is Fun, and Cute Is a Bonus…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN’s, Earl Downs, headed to the south end of the Wittman Regional Airport where the ultralights hang out. This part of AirVenture, also referred to as the ‘fun zone,’ displays some great aircraft that represent the epitome of recreational aviation. Earl stopped to talk with Brian Carpenter, who is the owner of Rainbow Aviation Services and its subdivision, Adventure Aircraft. One of the aircraft they had on display was being referred to as a Motor Glider, and it was about as cute as they get.

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