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GAMA Welcomes New Board Chair And Vice Chair For 2015

Adds New Member Company, Bringing Total To 89

The Board of Directors of GAMA has elected Joe Brown, President of Hartzell Propeller, as GAMA’s Chairman for 2015. He previously served as GAMA’s Vice Chairman of the Board and as Chairman of the Policy & Legal Issues Committee.

China's AVIC Equips New Diesel Mooneys

M10 Expected To Be Certified In 2017

With 100LL avgas difficult to find in many international markets, Mooney's new M10 series aircraft will be powered by Continental Diesel engines. The AVIC subsidiary announced at Airshow China that the new M10T will be equipped with a CD-135 and the M10J with a CD-155, both of which run on Chinese Jet Fuel No. 3 as well as many other jet fuels.

COHC Accepts Delivery Of S-92 Helicopter

Second Aircraft Under Contract To Be Delivered In March 2015

China's CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company (COHC) has accepted delivery of its first S-92 helicopter. Sikorsky announced the delivery at Airshow China in Zhuhai, China.

Cessna: Citation X+, Sovereign+ On Track For CAAC Certification

Company Expects Authorization To Begin Deliveries Early Next Year

Cessna's new Citation X+ and Citation Sovereign+ models are on track to gain certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China in early 2015, the company said at a news conference at Airshow China. The Citation X+, the world’s fastest business jet, is making its first appearance in China in conjunction with the exhibition.

Foley: Signs Point Towards Small- And Medium-Jet Rebound

Analyst Expects 'Noticeable Improvement' In 2015

After the better part of a decade in the doldrums, the remainder of the general aviation industry is finally expected to improve noticeably next year. “I have a deep conviction that 2015 will be the indisputable pivot point when the industry, including its laggard segments, turns meaningfully upward,” predicts aviation consultant Brian Foley of BRiFO.

Long-Time UAA Executive Director Carolyn Williamson Retires

Contributed More Than 22 Years Of Service To The Association

Dr. Julie Speakes, University Aviation Association president 2013-14, announced the retirement of long-time UAA Executive Director, Carolyn P. Williamson at the organization’s Fall Education Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida.

NATA And Its Members Raise More Than $30,000 For Veterans

Money Raised Through Flag Pins For Veterans Project

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce the donation of more than $30,000 to veterans’ organizations raised through the 2014 NATA Flag Pins for Veterans Project. Earlier this year, NATA and its members developed the project to expand our support of our Nation’s veterans. Donations from this year’s project will support the Veterans Airlift Command and the Medal of Honor Foundation.

NetJets Business Aviation Limited Takes Next Steps In China

Company Flies First Charter Customer And Adds Key Supplier

NetJets Business Aviation Limited (NBAL) has formed a private aviation partnership with MedAire in China, a large integrated aviation and maritime provider of medical, travel and safety services, and flown its first charter customer.

Gogo Receives FAA STC From The FAA For Boeing 757-200 And 767-400

Will Install Ku-Satellite Connectivity Service Aboard Delta Aircraft

Gogo has received STCs from the FAA to install its Ku-band satellite equipment on Boeing 757-200 and 767-400 aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines. Gogo now has five STCs for its Ku-band satellite service on Delta's international fleet; Gogo previously received FAA certification to install its Ku-band equipment on Boeing 747-400, 767-300 and Airbus A330 aircraft operated by Delta.

Norwegian Flies Norway's First-Ever Biofuel Flight

VIPs On Board For Milestone Flight

Norwegian has flown Norway’s first ever flight with biofuel. Norwegian’s flight DY631 from Bergen to Oslo took off Tuesday afternoon with almost 50 percent biofuel; a flight that emits over 40 percent less than an average flight with regular fuel.

Rolls-Royce Signs Long-Term Contract With Jiangsu A-Star Of China

Will Provide M250 Turboprop Engines For Extra EA-500 Aircraft

Rolls-Royce and Jiangsu A-Star have signed a new, long-term agreement for M250 turboprop engines as the Chinese company prepares its production line for the manufacture of Extra EA-500 aircraft.

Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates 85 Years Of Service In Hawai'i

First Interisland Passenger Service Was Begun In 1929

Hawaiian Airlines, the pioneering carrier of the Pacific and one of the nation's longest-serving carriers, celebrated its 85th anniversary of continuous service for the islands Tuesday.

Airborne 11.12.14: Bell 505 Flies!, TWO New Mooneys!, ISS Crew Returns

Also: Littlest Lycoming, Del Smith Goes West, Dreamliner Test Vehicle Becomes Museum Piece, More Airshow Cancellations, Sling Taildragger!

Bell Helicopter, announced the successful first flight of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter took place on Monday. The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a five-seat, single-engine, turbine helicopter. As noted in Monday's Airborne programming, ANN has learned that Mooney has a new airframe in the works... actually two of them and get this... they're both diesel powered. The company notes that the Mooney M10T and the M10J fill a need and reflect innovation at a different level of th

ESA Confirms Touchdown On Comet 67P

'My New Address: 67P' Lander Tweets

ESA's Philae lander has touched down on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. The European Space Agency confirmed the touchdown at around 11 a.m. EST Wednesday.

FAA Official Says UAV Rule Coming Soon

Currently Under Review By The OMB, May Be Released By Year's End

The FAA is close to releasing its long-awaited rule for small UAVs, according to UAS Integration Office manager Jim Williams.

FAA Certifies Airbus A350-900

Follows EASA Certification By About Six Weeks

The FAA has certified the new Airbus A350-900, about six weeks following certification by EASA. The certification was announced Wednesday in Paris, according to multiple media sources.

New Chinese Fighter Jet Bears Striking Resemblance To F-35

Aircraft Flown At Zhuhai International Airshow

China has publicly unveiled their latest jet fighter ... and it looks very familiar.

Bombardier Says It's Moving Closer to CSeries Certification

FTV1 Is Being Repaired, Other Flight Test Aircraft In Full Operation

In a video released to the media and others, Bombardier says its CSeries flight test program is moving forward towards certification of the airplane.

AeroSports Update: Flight Design Works Closely With Engine Mfr

Technical Teams Meet To Finalize Details On Engine For Flight Design’s New 4-Place Airplane

Flight Design is nearly ready to fly its new four seat C4 aircraft and in final preparation sent a team to Continental Motors manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. The two companies have been working closely on the project.

K-State Salina Civic Luncheon To Focus On UAS

Topics Include Emerging Trends And Technologies Of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

In the state of Kansas alone, the unmanned aircraft systems industry will have an estimated economic impact of $489 million with about 2,500 new jobs created by the year 2017. Because of its rapid growth and yet its somewhat unknown capabilities, Kansas State University Salina will spotlight the unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, industry in its final fall semester installment of the Civic Luncheon Lecture Series.

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Adds New Member Company, Bringing Total To 89

M10 Expected To Be Certified In 2017

Second Aircraft Under Contract To Be Delivered In March 2015

Company Expects Authorization To Begin Deliveries Early Next Year

Analyst Expects 'Noticeable Improvement' In 2015

Contributed More Than 22 Years Of Service To The Association

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Money Raised Through Flag Pins For Veterans Project

Company Flies First Charter Customer And Adds Key Supplier

Will Install Ku-Satellite Connectivity Service Aboard Delta Aircraft

VIPs On Board For Milestone Flight

Will Provide M250 Turboprop Engines For Extra EA-500 Aircraft

First Interisland Passenger Service Was Begun In 1929

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Also: Littlest Lycoming, Del Smith Goes West, Dreamliner Test Vehicle Becomes Museum Piece, More Airshow Cancellations, Sling Taildragger!

'My New Address: 67P' Lander Tweets

Currently Under Review By The OMB, May Be Released By Year's End

Follows EASA Certification By About Six Weeks

Aircraft Flown At Zhuhai International Airshow

FTV1 Is Being Repaired, Other Flight Test Aircraft In Full Operation

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Technical Teams Meet To Finalize Details On Engine For Flight Design’s New 4-Place Airplane

Topics Include Emerging Trends And Technologies Of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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