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October 29, 2013

Boeing, Lockheed Martin Team For US Air Force Bomber Program

Will Work Together On Long-Range Strike Aircraft

The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation are teaming to compete for the United States Air Force's Long-Range Strike Bomber program, with Boeing acting as the prime contractor and Lockheed Martin as the primary teammate. To this critical mission, the team brings together nearly two centuries of combined experience designing, developing and testing aircraft for defense customers around the world.

AEA Gets Wind Of Possible Hotel Room Scam For Nashville Convention

Reservations Have Been Cancelled At Marriott's Gaylord Opryland Hotel

The AEA has learned of a potential scam regarding AEA members' hotel reservations at Marriott's Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville. ANN received a notice from the organization saying that if you receive a phone call or an email regarding your room reservations for the 2014 AEA Convention, please disregard and delete them.

Airbus Calls On Industry To Set A New Standard For Long-Haul Comfort

Proposes 18 Inch Seat Width As The Standard For Future Long Haul Economy Air Travel

Airbus has revealed new research into the impact seat width makes to levels of passenger comfort on board long haul economy flights; calling on the aviation industry to set a minimum standard of 18 inches in order to improve the comfort of long haul air travel.

Split Scimitar Winglets Projected To Save Alaska Airlines $20 Million

Airline Has Ordered 111 Systems For Its 737 Aircraft

Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) has announced the order of 111 firm Split Scimitar Winglet Systems for Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft by Alaska Airlines. APB's newest program is the culmination of a five year design effort using the latest computational fluid dynamic technology to redefine the aerodynamics of the Blended Winglet into an all new Split Scimitar Winglet.

AeroTurbine Announces New Partnership With Lufthansa Technik

Transaction Bolsters The Companies’ Offering In The Global MRO Market

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) subsidiary AeroTurbine has announced its intention to enter into a new partnership with Lufthansa Technik AG, the world's largest provider of aircraft-related technical services.

Corporate Helicopters Of San Diego Receives New Eurocopter EC155

Customized Helicopter Called A Fast, Smooth, Efficient Business Tool

Corporate Helicopters of San Diego has taken delivery of a new, customized EC155 helicopter equipped for Corporate and VIP transportation missions. The luxurious and powerful EC155 was purchased from American Eurocopter, which continues to provide a range of state of the art helicopters for business transportation.

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Southwest CEO Says Baggage Fees May Be In The Airline's Future

But Bags Will Still Fly Free At Least Through 2014

Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly says that the airline may re-evaluate its "bags fly free" policy in the future, but for now, the airline will remain one of only two domestic carriers that do not charge a baggage fee on domestic flights.

Austrian Armed Forces Selects Cassidian 'Tracker' Mini UAS

Contract Marks The First Operational Deployment Of Mini Unmanned Air Systems With The Austrian Armed Forces

The Austrian Ministry of Defense has revealed an order for 6 Tracker mini unmanned air systems (18 aircraft). After evaluation of the mini-UAS operation in accordance with the Austrian Armed Forces capability development plan, a further procurement of mini-UAS is intended between 2016 and 2017.

Piper Rolls Out New Website

Interactive Features Included On 'More User Friendly' Site

Piper Aircraft Inc. is launching an all-new website it says has a "super-clean look and feel, including user-friendly functionality for Piper owners, operators, dealers and prospective customers." The site went active on Monday, Oct. 28.

Air Canada Named One Of That Nation's Top Employers

Airline Among Top 100 Of 75,000 Employers Examined In Mediacorp Competition

We seem to hear a lot about the employee/management problems in the airline business, but here is some good news about an airline that seems to have its act together.

Northrop Grumman's F-35 Assembly Line Honored As 'Assembly Plant Of The Year'

Assembly Lines Inspired By Auto-makers Produce The World’s Most Versatile Fighter Plane

Northrop Grumman Corporation's F-35 Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) was named "Assembly Plant of the Year" by Assembly Magazine in recognition for the facility's world-class processes to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve quality. Northrop Grumman is the first aerospace company to receive this award.

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ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 10.29.13

Another Round in the Who Flew First Debate…

Economic Leaders Say Drop the Anti-Merger Lawsuit…

Blaming the Dreamliner for Poor Economi

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Airborne 10.29.13: Blue Angels/TBirds Return, Dream Chaser Flies!, Galveston Gal Lost

Also: 'Nearspace' Flights, FAA Postpones Pilot Regs, True Blue Power Lithium 101, Beechcraft Sales?, Redbird Migration LIVE!

Well, we have some tempered good news. The Pentagon has released word that the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds and other military outreach programs, also known as… "airshows" will resume next year, but cost-cutting measures will result in reduced schedules. Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser lifting body spacecraft conducted its maiden flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center last Saturday. However, mechanical failure during landing resulting in it flipping over on the runway. Unfortunately, we have sad news from the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Their World War Two P-51 Mustang named, Galveston Gal, went down in the water no

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Airborne 10.29.13: Blues/TBirds Return, Dream Chaser Flies!, Galveston Gal Lost

Also: 'Nearspace' Flights, FAA Postpones Pilot Regs, True Blue Power Lithium 101, Beechcraft Sales?, Redbird Migration LIVE!

Well, we have some tempered good news. The Pentagon has released word that the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds and other military outreach programs, also known as… "airshows" will resume next year, but cost-cutting measures will result in reduced schedules. Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser lifting body spacecraft conducted its maiden flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center last Saturday. However, mechanical failure during landing resulting in it flipping over on the runway. Unfortunately, we have sad news

Today!!! ANN To Offer Live Webcast Of Redbird Migration Flt Training Conference

Replays Of Key Speakers Will Be Presented Throughout Each Day

Registration for the Redbird Migration Conference is wrapping up, and Redbird president and CEO Jerry Gregoire says that so far, it appears that attendance will be more than double the previous year. "Based on my calculations, at this rate, within seven years the Migration Conference will be size of Oshkosh," he said.

NASA's Orion Spacecraft Comes To Life

Powered On For The First Time As Launch Preps Continue

NASA's first-ever deep space craft, Orion, has been powered on for the first time, marking a major milestone in the final year of preparations for flight.

Chambers Of Commerce Urge Settlement In American, US Airways Suit

Letter Calls On U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder To Drop The Action

A letter from 26 Chamber of Commerce and other economic development groups around the country urges U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to end the Justice Department's attempt to block the merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airways.

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Ohio, North Carolina Legislators Join To Defend Wright Brothers' Legacy

Release Letter Signed By 34 Historians Disputing Claims About Gustave Whitehead

State legislators from Ohio and North Carolina held a rare joint news conference on Thursday, Oct. 24, to defend the legacy of the Wright brothers against a claim by the state of Connecticut.

United Fined For Lengthy O’Hare Tarmac Delays In July 2012

Largest Such Fine Assessed Against An Airline Since Delay Rule Went Into Effect

The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined United Airlines $1.1 million for lengthy tarmac delays that took place at Chicago-O’Hare International Airport on July 13, 2012. The airline was ordered to cease and desist from future violations of the tarmac-delay rule.

Horry County, SC Looks To Restrict Flights Over Schools

Will Petition FAA Flight Standards Office For TFRs Over Schools When Classes Are In Session

Horry County, SC officials call a move to have the FAA establish TFRs over schools when children are present "a long shot" but also "a good case and a good cause," and are preparing legislation along with the City of Myrtle Beach to petition the FAA's Flight Standards Office to implement the flight restrictions.

ILS Proton Successfully Launches Satellite For Sirius XM Radio

Sirius FM-6 Boosted Into Orbit From Baikonur Cosmodrome

International Launch Services (ILS) successfully carried the Sirius FM-6 satellite, built by SSL, into orbit today on an ILS Proton for Sirius XM Radio Inc.

Norwegian Air Shuttle Says Dreamliner Largely To Blame For Poor Q3 Performance

Renting Airplanes To Replace Grounded 787s Cost The Carrier Money, It Says

Budget carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle says the cost of renting replacement airplanes while its Dreamliners were down for repairs ate into its 3rd quarter net profits.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.29.13)

“Whitehead’s claims were rejected by local newspapers and by individuals in the best position to judge, including virtually all of those who funded his experiments.” Source: Joint statement from OH State Rep Richard Perales and NC State Senator Bill Cook.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.29.13): Expect Further Clearance (EFC)

The time a pilot can expect to receive clearance beyond a clearance limit.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.29.13)

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The Air Charter Association of North America is a nonprofit organization comprising the finest air charter service providers in the industry.

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