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April 18, 2018

Airborne 04.18.18: FAA Reauthorization, New Bose, Std. Libelle 201 BE

Also: USAF Changes ARFF Standards, Aims Community College, Trent 1000 Package C Update, Global 7000 Extends

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has introduced a bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), a five-year bill to reauthorize the programs of the FAA, provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation. Bose has introduced a new active noise cancelling headset for the flight deck, the Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset. Designed

Airborne 04.18.18: FAA Reauthorization, New Bose, Std. Libelle 201 BE

Also: USAF Changes ARFF Standards, Aims Community College, Trent 1000 Package C Update, Global 7000 Extends

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has introduced a bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), a five-year bill to reauthorize the programs of the FAA, provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation. Bose has introduced a new active noise cancelling headset for the flight deck, the Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset. Designed for the professional pilot, the ProFlight joins the Bose A20 in the company's aviation headset line. The Bose ProFlight Headset features a lightweight and comfortable in-ear confi

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New Joint Effort Boosts Drone Standards For Public Safety Officials

ASTM And NFPA Formally Endorse Joint Working Group

Two of the world's leading safety-standards developers are joining forces to help the growing number of public safety professionals who want to use drones – also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – to help protect and save lives.

NASA Announces New Chief Scientist

Dr. James Green Will Serve As NASA Chief Scientist Beginning May 1

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot has named the Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division Director Jim Green as the agency's new chief scientist, effective May 1. He succeeds Gale Allen, who has served in an acting capacity since 2016 and will retire after more than 30 years of government service.

Pratt & Whitney Columbus, GA Engine Center Opens New Engine Test Cell

Will Double The Facilities Test Capacity

The Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center recently unveiled its new engine test cell, which will double the facility’s engine test capacity. Pratt & Whitney continues to make significant investments in its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities around the world to better support customers and their engines through EngineWise.

FAA Issues AD For Dreamliners Equipped With Certain Rolls-Royce Engines

Comment Period Open Through June 1

As expected, the FAA has issued an AD for Boeing Dreamliners powered by Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 turbofan engines.

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Ball Aerospace Delivers Next-Gen Weather Satellite To NASA, NOAA

SJPSS-1 Spacecraft Significantly Increases The Accuracy Of Weather Forecasts

Ball Aerospace completed the handover of NOAA's advanced next-generation polar-orbiting weather satellite, the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS-1), to NASA following a successful satellite acceptance review. Launched on Nov. 18, 2017, JPSS-1, now known as NOAA-20, is the most advanced operational environmental system ever developed by government and industry, and significantly increases the timeliness and accuracy of forecasts three to seven days in advance of severe weather events.

JetBlue Appoints Jim Sullivan To Vice President, Flight Operations

Thirty-Year Aviation Veteran Began At Frontier Airlines

JetBlue Airways has appointed Jim Sullivan as the carrier’s Vice President, Flight Operations. Sullivan is responsible for the award-winning airline’s flight operations and flight standards. He will report directly to Warren Christie, the airline’s Senior Vice President, Safety, Security & Air Operations and will be based at JetBlue’s main support center in Long Island City, NY.

Orbital ATK Reinforces Commitment To U.S. Air Force EELV Program

OmegA Rocket Finalized With Selection Of Aerojet Rocketdyne RL10C Upper Stage Propulsion

During the 34th annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Orbital ATK (NYSE:OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today provided a detailed update on the important progress being made on its Next Generation Launch System. The company reaffirmed its commitment to the U.S. Air Force’s Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program for national security space missions with the announcement of the name of the rocket, OmegA, and the selection of its upper stage propulsion system.

Metro Aviation Delivers H145 To Boston MedFlight

Two More Of The Type To Be Delivered In The Future

Metro Aviation, under contract with Airbus Helicopters, recently completed a new H145 for Boston MedFlight, a critical care transport service in New England. This is the third aircraft Metro has completed for Boston MedFlight at its completion center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Pakistan Continues Helicopter Fleet Renewal With Order For Additional AW139s

Further Aircraft Ordered For Utility, Passenger Transport And EMS Duties With Deliveries Set For Early 2019

The Government of Pakistan will introduce into service an undisclosed number of additional AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform utility, passenger transport and emergency medical service operations across the nation. The helicopters will be delivered in early 2019.

HELICAL Becomes First Operator In The South Pacific To Choose HCare Smart

Company Operates An H125 In New Caledonia

HELICAL, a member of the HCM Group of New Caledonia, recently became the first South Pacific company to choose Airbus’ HCare Smart contract. Under the service, scheduled and unscheduled events are covered by a dedicated worldwide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) pool, ensuring the helicopter’s availability at all times, while maintenance costs are optimized and therefore lower.

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Allegiant Air Responds To 60 Minutes Segment

Program Calls Carrier's Safety Record Into Question

The CBS television program 60 Minutes carried a segment on Sunday that was harshly critical of the safety record of Allegiant Air, a low-cost carrier based in Las Vegas that flies routes from coast-to-coast.

Pentagon Suspends Acceptance Of F-35 Airplanes

DOD, Lockheed Martin Disagree On Responsibility For Correcting A Production Issue

The Department of Defense Joint Program Office has suspended accepting new F-35 airplanes until an agreement is reached on a "contractual issue", according to Lockheed Martin officials.

NBAA Welcomes Introduction Of Long-Term House FAA Reauthorization Bill

Would Fund The Agency Through 2023

The NBAA welcomes the introduction of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), House legislation authorizing funding and programs for the FAA through 2023.

ALPA Supports Latest FAA Reauthorization Bill

Union Statement Focuses On Training Requirements That Stay At Current Levels

The Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) has released a statement supportive of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.

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Local EAA Chapter In Florida Teaches Kids How To Build And Repair Aircraft

Program Open To Anyone Age 10-18

Lake County, FL youngsters wanting to learn how to build and repair real home built experimental airplanes now can take advantage of a free program. EAA Chapter 534, based at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL, has embarked on a chapter youth program to teach young people the technical aspects of building and repairing experimental general aviation aircraft.

Teamsters Applaud Inclusion Of Labor Provision In New FAA Reauthorization Bill

Language Mirrors That Of 'Flags of Convenience' Legislation Pushed By Union

The recently-introduced FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 includes a provision in it that would bar European-based airlines from undermining U.S. labor rights or standards if they wish to operate in this country, which is drawing plaudits from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Bombardier Global 7000 Jet Wins Top International Award

Recognized For Excellence In Product Design

Bombardier has announced that its Global 7000 business jet has been honoured with a Red Dot in the 2018 Red Dot Award: Product Design. Established in 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is a prestigious international design competition and one of the most sought-after recognitions for design and innovation excellence worldwide. This year’s winners were announced on April 9 in Essen, Germany.

Airborne 04.16.18: Terrafugia Jobs, Planes Of Fame Airshow, King Schools

Also: A321LR Goes Long, Elbit Acquires Universal, Becker Avionics, Avionica MiniQAR

Terrafugia created 75 new US-based jobs within the past 12 months and is on track to add at least another 50 more by the end of the year, according to the company. Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group (Geely Holding) acquired Terrafugia in Fall 2017. Aviation enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that the lawsuit between Yanks Air Museum, Flying Tigers Aviation FBO and Planes of Fame Air Museum has been settled and the air show will go on this year. The settlement was reached with all parties interested in reuniting the aviation

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.18.18)

"Allegiant complies with all FAA requirements and participates in numerous voluntary safety programs to ensure we operate at the highest possible standard." Source: Statement from Allegiant Airlines concerning a segment that aired on Sunday calling the carrier's safety record into question.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.18.18): Structural Icing

The accumulation of ice on the exterior of the aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.18.18)

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The National Smokejumper Association, through a cadre of volunteers and partnerships, is dedicated to preserving the history and lore of smokejumping, maintaining and restoring our nation's forest and grassland resources, and responding to special needs of smokejumpers and their families.

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