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Is The FAA's UAV Policy Imminent?

Some Details Leaking On The Web, AMA Ready With Response

Some details of what the FAA plans to propose when it releases its UAV policy are starting to leak out onto the Internet, and at first blush, it would appear that small UAV operators are not going to be particularly happy.

Airborne 11.24.14: FAA Ready To Restrict UAVs?, Sonex's 500th!, Trig TT31 AML

Also: SWAPA Files For NMB, XCOR Milestone, RV Video Tips, Levil's New APP, Ready For AirVenture?

In breaking news, ANN has learned that the upcoming regs for UAVs are likely to be highly restrictive. The rules would require commercial UAV operators to have a licence, and flights would be limited to under 400 feet during daylight hours only within sight of the person operating the aircraft. Additionally, all UAVs that weigh less than 55 pounds would be covered by the same set of rules. Sonex Aircraft, passed a major benchmark last week, as news was received from Christopher Madsen of Huntsville, Alabama that his

Bell Makes Final Delivery To Pennsylvania State Police

PASP Has Acquired Six Bell 407GXs

Bell Helicopter has delivered the sixth Bell 407GX to the Pennsylvania (PA) State Police. Announced earlier this year, this marked the 200th purchase agreement made for the Bell 407GX in North America.

Sagem Demos Patroller UAV's Ability To Operate In Civilian Airspace

European Tests Show Feasibility Of UAV Integration In Shared Airspace

A series of flight tests demonstrating the feasibility of a UAV being integrated in a shared (manned/unmanned aircraft) airspace, in compliance with European civil aviation regulations and air control procedures, has recently been completed by Safran subsidiary Sagem.

AIAC Names Recipients Of James C. Floyd Award

Presented Annually For Aerospace Excellence

Mr. Dave Caddey and Mr. Ron Holdway have been awarded the James C. Floyd Award by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) for their exceptional contribution in the development of Canada's space industry. Mr. Caddey and Mr. Holdway were honoured by the aerospace community at a ceremony during the Annual Aerospace Dinner on November 18th in Ottawa. This marks the first time the James C. Floyd Award has been awarded to two individuals at once.

FAA Grants STC For Gogo Service On Boeing 777-200ER

Allows Installation Of Ku-Satellite Equipment On Delta Aircraft

The FAA has granted STC authorization for the installation of Gogo's Ku-band satellite equipment on Boeing 777-200ER aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines. This is the sixth and final STC Gogo needs to complete installation of Ku-band satellite based connectivity service on Delta's international fleet; Gogo previously received FAA certification to install its Ku-band equipment on Boeing 757-200, 767-400, 747-400, 767-300 and Airbus A330 aircraft operated by Delta.

Cessna 208 Makes Forced Landing On Frozen Lake

All Aboard Rescued After Six Hours Stranded

A pilot and five passengers have been rescued from a remote island in Great Slave Lake in Canada's Northwest Territories after the pilot of the Cessna 208 made a forced landing on the frozen lake.

Oregon International Air Show Names Bill Braack As Board President

Long-Time President Judy Willey Is Retiring

Bill Braack has been named as the new president of the board of directors of the Oregon International Air Show. The appointment follows the retirement of Judy Willey, who had served in the role for 20 years.

Kaman Wins SH-2G Super Seasprite Upgrade Support Contract

Will Work With General Dynamics To Remanufacture Four Aircraft

Kaman Corp. has entered into a contract with General Dynamics Canada to remanufacture and upgrade four Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite aircraft and provide support for the operation of a fifth aircraft for the Peruvian Navy. The program value to Kaman is expected to exceed $40 million.

NASA Teams With South Korean Agency To Improve Air Traffic Management

Will Work Together To Develop New Air Transportation Automation Systems

NASA and the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding for future cooperation on the development of advanced air traffic management technologies, benefiting airline passengers and citizens of both nations.

FLYHT Receives Airbus A320 Certification From EASA

Allows AFIRS Installation On The Single-Aisle Aircraft

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) 228 on the Airbus A320 series aircraft from EASA).

Space Industry Unites For New Annual Space Commerce Conference

SpaceCom Will Explore The Business Of Space This Time Next Year

SpaceCom, the Space Commerce Conference and Exposition, unveiled a ground-breaking initiative uniting space and business industry leaders for a new event convening November 17-19, 2015 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

'Astronaut Abby' To Attend NASA's December 4 Inaugural Orion Launch

Teenager Aspires To Be Among First Manned Crew To Mars

Abigail Harrison, 17, has been invited to be behind the scenes at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to provide press coverage and commentary during the upcoming launch of Orion, atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex on December 4, 2014.

Airborne Services Signs Agreement With NHI

Contract For Maintenance Of NH-90 Rotor Blade

During the Netherlands Industry for Defense and Security event in Rotterdam - The Netherlands on November 20th 2014, Airborne Services signed an agreement for the maintenance of the NH90 rotor blades with NHIndustries.

Aero-TV: GOGO Business Aviation -- Communicating at the Speed of Flight

Airborne Communications Are One Of The Strengths Of Business Aviation

At NBAA2014 ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, checked in on the world of airborne communication. There was a time in aviation when the expression, “aviate and communicate” had something to do with an emergency situation. Now, when it comes to executive travel in a corporate jet, it means something completely different. Business travelers need to communicate and that’s where Gogo Business Aviation comes into the picture. Jim stopped to talk with Gogo Business Aviation executive vice president and general manager, John Wade, to ask about this high tech b

Klyde Morris (11.24.14)

Klyde Wants To Know Who's Going To Take 'The Fall???'

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

AeroSports Update: U.S. Deliveries For SportCruiser Continue

Two More SportCruisers Are On The Way To The U.S. As Part Of An Order For 8 SportCruiser Aircraft

Czech Sport Aircraft has confirmed that two more SportCruiser SVAP+ from the order for eight units placed at the end of June are now being prepared for shipment to the U.S. This new shipment follows on from the previous shipment that departed in mid-October and continues the expansion of the SportCruiser fleet in the U.S.A.

Airborne 11.21.14: AEA's 3Q/14 Report, Fantasy Of Flight, Modernizing The NAS

Also: Holland Wants Gold, FAA Strangling UAVs?, RAF WWII Trainer For Sale, Bf109s Live, Georgia v Aerospace Engineers

The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its third-quarter 2014 Avionics Market Report. In the three-month period of July, through September 2014, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to more than $614 million. The figure represented a 5 percent decrease in sales compared to the third-quarter 2013 amount of more than $646 million. Fantasy of Flight, in Polk City, Florida is going to make tomorrow a special day for World War Two veteran Barney Wasowicz. W

NASA Selects Student Teams For High-Powered Rocket Challenge

Student Launch Challenge Set For April 7-12

NASA has selected eight teams from middle and high schools across the country to participate in the 2014-2015 NASA Student Launch Challenge, April 7-12, organized by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

R44 Helicopters Show Up In Iran

Reportedly Purchased Through 'Dealers' Despite Embargo

An Iranian company has acquired four Robinson R44 helicopters despite international trade sanctions against that country due to their disputed nuclear program.

Pad 39A Conversion Underway

SpaceX Modifying The Historic Site For Its Falcon Heavy Rocket

Modifications of launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center are underway, as SpaceX prepares for the first launch of a Falcon Heavy rocket from the historic facility.

USAF Skydiver Places 3rd, Donates Winnings

Presents $1,000 Prize To Wounded Warrior Project

Barreling to Earth from an airplane thousands of feet up in the air is a feat all on its own. Now, try landing a parachute a quarter the size of a standard chute at speeds approaching 90 mph, add in a pond, a course, and you have a competition.

EAA Puts AirVenture Tickets On Sale For Next Summer

Also Offering Pre-Sale Of Camping Spots, Ford Tri-Motor Rides

Before you know it ... it will be July again, and we'll all be heading to Wisconsin for AirVenture.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.24.14): Flight Service Station

Flight Service Station Air traffic facilities which provide pilot briefing, en route communications and VFR search and rescue services, assist lost aircraft and aircraft in emergency situations, relay ATC clearances, originate Notices to Airmen, broadcast aviation weather and NAS information, receive and process IFR flight plans, and monitor NAVAIDs. In addition, at selected locations, FSSs provide En Route Flight Advisory Service (Flight Watch), take weather observations, issue airport advisories, and advise Customs and Immigration of transborder flights.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.24.14)

Aero Linx: The United Flying Octogenarians (UFO) Founded in 1982 by a group of 31 aviators over the age of 80, the United Flying Octogenarians (UFO) now has a membership of over 1,400 men and women. When each of our members joined, at the age of 80 or older, he or she was still flying as Pilot-in-Command. Today, many of us are no longer at the controls of an aircraft, but our love of aviation still binds us to this elite group. The UFO is an international, non-profit organization with members in the United States including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Argentina, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.24.14)

“The NASA Student Launch – now in its 15th year – has engaged hundreds of students and educators in real-world scenarios that solve complex engineering challenges. Each team must meet rigorous standards and review processes, just like those applied in the NASA workplace.” Source: Tammy Rowan, manager of the Academic Affairs Office at Marshall, which organizes the NASA Student Launch Challenge.

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November 24, 2014

Some Details Leaking On The Web, AMA Ready With Response

Also: SWAPA Files For NMB, XCOR Milestone, RV Video Tips, Levil's New APP, Ready For AirVenture?

PASP Has Acquired Six Bell 407GXs

European Tests Show Feasibility Of UAV Integration In Shared Airspace

Presented Annually For Aerospace Excellence

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Allows Installation Of Ku-Satellite Equipment On Delta Aircraft

All Aboard Rescued After Six Hours Stranded

Long-Time President Judy Willey Is Retiring

Will Work With General Dynamics To Remanufacture Four Aircraft

Will Work Together To Develop New Air Transportation Automation Systems

Allows AFIRS Installation On The Single-Aisle Aircraft

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SpaceCom Will Explore The Business Of Space This Time Next Year

Teenager Aspires To Be Among First Manned Crew To Mars

Contract For Maintenance Of NH-90 Rotor Blade

Airborne Communications Are One Of The Strengths Of Business Aviation

Klyde Wants To Know Who's Going To Take 'The Fall???'

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Two More SportCruisers Are On The Way To The U.S. As Part Of An Order For 8 SportCruiser Aircraft

Also: Holland Wants Gold, FAA Strangling UAVs?, RAF WWII Trainer For Sale, Bf109s Live, Georgia v Aerospace Engineers

Student Launch Challenge Set For April 7-12

Reportedly Purchased Through 'Dealers' Despite Embargo

SpaceX Modifying The Historic Site For Its Falcon Heavy Rocket

Presents $1,000 Prize To Wounded Warrior Project

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