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Article Claiming FAA Praise For Germanwings Co-Pilot Is Fake

Agency Recognized Only That He Held A Foreign-Based Private Pilot License

There has been an article racing across the Internet that the FAA had at one point praised Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz ... who flew his Airbus A320 into the ground in the French Alps. But further research indicates that the article is fake.

Norwegian Changes Cockpit Procedures

Will Require Two Crewmembers In The Cockpit At All Times

Norwegian has decided to change its cockpit procedures so that two crew members always are present in the cockpit.

FAA SAFO Recommends Scenario-Based Go-Around Training

Follows In-Depth Study Of Loss-Of-Control Accidents

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) encouraging air carriers to incorporate scenario-based go-around training into pilot training curricula.

Textron Expands ProAdvantage Support Programs For Hawker Jets

Originally Developed For Cessna Citation And Caravan Airplanes

Textron Aviation has expanded coverage of its ProAdvantage product support programs to the Hawker 125-series, which include the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900 models, and Hawker 400-series business jets.

Air Travel Groups Oppose Proposed Airport Tax Hike

Join A4A In Lobbying Congress Against The Increase

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) have joined with Travelers United and others in support of efforts by Airlines for America (A4A) opposing a proposed doubling of the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) – or Airport Tax.

Texas National Guard Airborne Unit To Conduct Training

Urges Citizens Not To Be Alarmed By The Activity

The Texas National Guard Airborne unit will conduct a training operation on Saturday near the North Texas Regional Airport in Grayson County, TX.

NTSB Prelim Shows Pilot In TX Fatal Accident Had Weather Info

Continued VFR Into IFR Conditions, According To Initial Investigation

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from a fatal accident involving a Cessna 182Q that went down in mountainous terrain near El Paso, TX.

ICAO Recognizes Global Aviation Training Achievements

Special Ceremony Held In Dublin

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) continued its drive to bolster aviation training capacity and delivery worldwide yesterday, recognizing seven TRAINAIR PLUS Program Members and two course validators during a special ceremony at its TRAINAIR PLUS and Global Aviation Training Symposium, co-organized by and hosted by the Dublin International Aviation Training Academy.

Lockheed Martin Acquires High-Speed Wind Tunnel

Plans Upgrades At The Grand Prairie, TX Facility

Lockheed Martin has purchased a wind tunnel that is one of only two of its kind in the United States, and is planning key improvements to the facility.

First Learjet 75 To Be Operated From Poland Delivered

Undisclosed Customer Takes Ownership Of New Airplane

Bombardier has delivered its first Learjet 75 aircraft to an undisclosed customer based in Poland following certification by the authorities of the country’s Civil Aviation Authority.

Australian Senator To Introduce Air Accident Compensation Bill

Currently No Provision In Australia To Compensate Those Involved in Aviation Accidents For Psychological Trauma

An independent Senator in the Australian Parliament has introduced a bill that would allow persons who survive an aviation accident to be compensated for psychological trauma, or PTSD.

Ares UAV Would Follow Path Drawn In iOS Device

Company Opens Crowdfunding Campaign To Develop The Aircraft

UAV developer Ares has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new concept that would use an iOS device to pre-plan a route of flight.

Whirly-Girls International Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners

Scholarship Program To Grow In 2016

Whirly-Girls International, a non-profit, educational and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation, has announced the winners of their 2015 Whirly-Girls Scholarships.

Germanwings Co-Pilot Apparently Hid Medical Condition

Torn-Up Doctor's Notice Found In Lubitz's Apartment

During a search of the home of Andreas Lubitz Thursday, German prosecutors say they found found a torn-up note from a doctor indicating he should go on medical leave for an unspecified reason.

Aero-TV: The Amazing Julie Clark - 32,000 Hours and Counting

Possibly THE Ultimate All-American Airshow Performer!

Aero-News Special Correspondent, Michael Maya Charles, got one of the plum assignments when he interviewed airshow performer, Julie Clark, at EAA AirVenture 2014. Charles started the interview by pointing out that Clark has been in the airshow business for 35 years, and then quickly covered his gaffe. You’ll have to watch the video to see just how smooth this guy is. Clark is best known for her aerobatic performances in her polished Beechcraft T-34 Mentor, which she has been flying for 40 years. However, on occasion she also hits the airshow circuit wi

One-Year Crew Set For Launch To Space Station

Liftoff Scheduled For Friday Afternoon Eastern Time

The first one-year crew for the International Space Station is set to launch Friday, March 27. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko will spend a year living and working aboard the space station and will launch with cosmonaut Gennady Padalka. The trio will become part of the station’s Expedition 43 crew.

NLRB Approves Election For Machinists At Boeing SC

Balloting Set For April 22

There will be a vote that could lead to the unionization of employees at Boeing's South Carolina assembly facility. According to an agreement, which was facilitated by the NLRB and is known as a stipulated election agreement, the one-day election is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at five separate locations on Boeing’s North Charleston campus.

Mica Drafts Bill For ATC Privatization

Measure Would Place Air Traffic Control 'In The Hands Of The Stakeholders', Congressman Says

Congressman John Mica (R-FL), the former chair of the House Transportation Committee, has drafted a bill that would privatize air traffic control in the United States. Mica presented the draft bill to the aviation subcommittee at their hearing earlier this week.

AeroSports Update: So You Want To Be A Reno Race Pilot!

If Your Inner Walter Mitty Is Screaming At You To Step Out And Become A Real Reno Air Race Pilot, You Must First Go To School

Let’s face it, watching the National Championship Air Races at Reno can get your pilot juices flowing. But there’s a lot more to being a race pilot then having an airplane that will go fast and the desire to compete.

ULA Successfully Launches Second Mission In Less Than Two Weeks

GPS IIF Satellite Boosted Into Orbit Wednesday

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV rocket successfully launched the ninth Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellite for the U.S. Air Force at 2:36 p.m. EDT Wednesday from Space Launch Complex-37. This is ULA's fourth launch in 2015 and the 95th successful launch since the company was formed in December 2006.

IFALPA Strongly Condemns Leaking Of Germanwings CVR Data

Calls Release Of Early Data A 'Breach Of Trust'

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) deplores and condemns the leaking of certain elements of the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the Germanwings flight 4U9525.

Klyde Morris 03.27.15

Just Put Down The Remote, Klyde, Real Slow, And Walk Away

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 03.26.15: Airbus Crash 'Pilot Induced', B-29 Rollout, CC Rockets Ready

Also: ALPA v UAVs, Aero-Community Update: XPrize, FAA Streamlines UAS COAs, Airport Infrastructure, ATC Reform, New SpaceX Rocket

Data retrieved from the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) aboard the Germanwings Airbus A320 that went down in the French Alps indicates that the pilot had been locked out of the cockpit before the plane impacted terrain. A senior French military official involved in the investigation said that initially there had been a light knocking on the door, then more insistent knocking and shouting. Eventually, the captain was reportedly trying to break through the reinforced cockpit door. There w

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Agency Recognized Only That He Held A Foreign-Based Private Pilot License

Will Require Two Crewmembers In The Cockpit At All Times

Follows In-Depth Study Of Loss-Of-Control Accidents

Originally Developed For Cessna Citation And Caravan Airplanes

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Join A4A In Lobbying Congress Against The Increase

Urges Citizens Not To Be Alarmed By The Activity

Continued VFR Into IFR Conditions, According To Initial Investigation

Special Ceremony Held In Dublin

Plans Upgrades At The Grand Prairie, TX Facility

Undisclosed Customer Takes Ownership Of New Airplane

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Currently No Provision In Australia To Compensate Those Involved in Aviation Accidents For Psychological Trauma

Company Opens Crowdfunding Campaign To Develop The Aircraft

Scholarship Program To Grow In 2016

Torn-Up Doctor's Notice Found In Lubitz's Apartment

Possibly THE Ultimate All-American Airshow Performer!

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Liftoff Scheduled For Friday Afternoon Eastern Time

Balloting Set For April 22

Measure Would Place Air Traffic Control 'In The Hands Of The Stakeholders', Congressman Says

If Your Inner Walter Mitty Is Screaming At You To Step Out And Become A Real Reno Air Race Pilot, You Must First Go To School

GPS IIF Satellite Boosted Into Orbit Wednesday

Calls Release Of Early Data A 'Breach Of Trust'

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Just Put Down The Remote, Klyde, Real Slow, And Walk Away

Also: ALPA v UAVs, Aero-Community Update: XPrize, FAA Streamlines UAS COAs, Airport Infrastructure, ATC Reform, New SpaceX Rocket

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