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December 24, 2014

December Marks 50th Anniversary Of SR-71 First Flight

Airplane Retired In 1999 Still Holds Many Speed, Altitude Records

On Dec. 22, 1964 – one of the most remarkable aircraft in history made its first flight, the SR-71 Blackbird. Throughout its career the SR-71 was the fastest, highest-flying aircraft in the world. In its more than 3,500 strategic reconnaissance missions it routinely flew at Mach-3 and cruised above 85,000 feet. Despite being retired finally in 1999 the SR-71 still holds many official speed and altitude records.

Titan Accepts Delivery Of Africa's First S-76D Helicopter

Will Operate On Lease From Milestone Aviation Group

Titan Helicopter Group (THG) has accepted delivery of the first S-76D helicopter that will operate in Africa. The aircraft is configured for offshore service. An acceptance ceremony was held Dec. 17 at Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), a Sikorsky company based in Wappingers Falls, New York.

AW189 SAR Variant Achieves EASA Certification

Clears Path For Deliveries Of SAR Configured Aircraft

EASA has certified the Search and Rescue variant of the AW189, paving the way for the delivery of aircraft for the UK search and rescue program.

Rockwell Collins' Next-Generation Systems For A350 XWB Debut

Qatar Airways First To Use New Information Management On-board System

Rockwell Collins' next-generation information management, communications, landing and navigation systems made their debut on the first Airbus A350 XWB (Xtra-Wide Body), delivered to Qatar Airways. This is the first of 778 A350 XWB jets that Airbus has on order.

Boeing, Emirates Airline Take Winter Supplies To Iraq

Planemaker And Airline Partner With Non-Profit Organization To Ferry Protective Winter Gear For The Underprivileged

Boeing partnered with Emirates Airline and U.S.-based non-profit organization Another Joy Foundation to transport a consignment of critically-needed blankets and sleeping bags on board the airline's newly delivered Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range).

EasyJet French Cabin Crews To Stage Two-Day Walkout

Labor Action Will Begin Christmas Day At Midnight, But No Passengers Will Be Affected Until Boxing Day

French cabin crews for EasyJet have announced that they will hold a two-day strike beginning at midnight local time on Christmas Day.

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Some In The FAA Objected To UAV Exemptions

Safety Inspectors Said Filmmakers Plans Involved High Risk

The grant of waivers for some television and film producers for use of small UAVs made headlines in September, but according to at least one source, not everyone at the FAA was behind the move.

Boeing Delivers Azerbaijan Airlines' First 787

First Airline In The Commonwealth Of Independent States To Operate A Dreamliner

The first Dreamliner to operate in the east European Commonwealth of Independant States has been delivered to Azerbaijan Airlines. The airplane will play a key role in the Baku-based airline's strategic plan to expand its long-haul fleet.

ATSB: Pilot Passed Out During Flight, Leaving Passenger As PIC

Reportedly Became Dehydrated And Lost Consciousness On Climbout

The pilot of a Piper Cherokee in Australia left his passenger in unexpected control of the airplane during a flight last January after passing out likely due to dehydration, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau said in a final report stemming from the incident.

Stolen Helicopter Parts Recovered In Canada

Parts Valued At Nearly $400,000 Discovered In A Private Home

The RCMP says that most of the helicopter parts that were stolen from Alpine Helicopters in West Kelowna in British Columbia in Canada earlier this month have been discovered in a private home, but an arrest still has not been made.

FAA Restricts Landing At Augusta, GA's Daniel Field

Cites Obstructions In The Airspace As Safety Hazards To Night Landings

The FAA has halted night IFR landings at Daniel Field in Augusta, GA because of tall trees, light poles, and other obstructions in the approach path.

Analyst Issues 10-Year Civil Helicopter MRO Market Forecast

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Market Projections For 2014-2024

Business analyst Visiongain has released its 10-year civil helicopter MRO market forecast, showing the global civil helicopter MRO market will reach $6.78 billion by the end of this year.

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Airborne 12.24.14: UAS America NPRM, YOUR Perfect Cub?, NYC Pol Wants To Ban UAVs

Also: Lee Lauderback's UAT, OR Coast Guard Heli Station, CA A/C Parts Co Sued, Orion Is Home, 1.9M Young Eagles

The UAS America Fund, LLC has filed a formal Petition for Rulemaking with the FAA proposing a new “micro” unmanned aircraft rule. The proposed regulation would govern all commercial operations for unmanned aircraft systems that weigh three pounds or less, are operated below 400 feet, stay at least five miles from airports, and pilots must have a demonstrated level of aeronautical knowledge. EAA has announced that the 2015 EAA Aircraft Sweepstakes grand prize is a Piper J-3 Cub, meticulously restored by Ellis Clark, of Solvang, California. The lucky winning entry will be selected on September 30, 2015. A New York City Councilman has introduced a bill in the

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AUVSI, AMA, Small UAV Coalition And FAA Launch 'Know Before You Fly' Campaign

Leading UAS Organizations Seek To Promote Safe And Responsible Flying In Partnership With The FAA

Leading unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry and hobbyist groups, along with the federal government, today launched a new education campaign titled “Know Before You Fly,” which provides prospective operators with the information and guidance they need to fly safely and responsibly. The effort is being spearheaded by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the Small UAV Coalition in partnership with the FAA.

Kestrel Aircraft Partners With TenCate Advanced Composites

Will Supply Carbon Fiber Prepreg Materials For New BizAv Airplane

A partnership has been formed between Kestrel Aircraft and TenCate Advanced Composites for carbon fiber prepreg materials based on TenCate’s TC275-1 epoxy resin system to fabricate the primary structure of the aircraft.

UAS America Fund files Formal Petition For Rulemaking With FAA On Ultra-Small UA

Includes Simplified Regulations For Commercial And Other Non-Recreational Uses

The UAS America Fund, LLC (“UAS Fund”) filed a formal Petition for Rulemaking (“Petition”) for ultra-small unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) with the FAA on December 18. The Petition balances safety concerns with the tremendous need to restore non-recreational operations and research across many industries in the United States and includes simplified regulations for commercial and other non-recreational uses, based on a sound safety analysis.

Raytheon To Implement Modernized ATC System Throughout NAS

Supporting FAA NextGen Initiatives, Air Traffic Control Centers At 135 Airports To Receive STARS Platform

The FAA has awarded a $350 million contract modification to Raytheon to continue the upgrade of 135 air traffic control centers to the Standard Terminal Automation System (STARS) through September 2017. Implementation of STARS at these airports will bring all of the largest airports and the majority (90%+) of all Terminal air space controlled by the FAA onto the NextGen terminal automation platform.

European Airports To Use Common Decision Making System

Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) Program Will Optimize Network Capacity System-Wide

The EU's TEN-T Program will invest over €3 million (approx.$3.66 million) for the deployment of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in eight European airports. The project is expected to improve flight predictability and optimize airport operations.

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AeroSports Update: Australian Pilot Sets Hang Gliding World Record

Scott Barrett Of Newcastle, Australia Sets A New One Day Distance Record For Hang Gliding

Fixed-wing flight got its start with hang gliding. However, the lack of understanding the aerodynamics of weight shift control in the early days led the Wright Brothers to believe there had to be a better way to control a winged airplane. But with the introduction of the Rogallo wing type hang glider in the 1960s, hang gliding came back to life in a big way.

Kennedy Space Center Ready To Support Santa's Toy Delivery Mission

Jolly Old Elf Will Have New Technology At His Disposal

With the aid of a new clock, NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is counting down to support Santa Claus during his annual mission to deliver toys and other presents to children around the world.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.24.14)

“The ‘Know Before You Fly’ campaign fills a critical education gap just in time for the holiday season. We want to ensure that all prospective operators have the tools they need to fly safely and responsibly.” Source: Michael Toscano, President and CEO of AUVSI.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.24.14): Rebuilt Aircraft Engine

A used engine that has been completely disassembled, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, tested, and approved in the same manner and to the same tolerances and limits as a new engine with either new or used parts.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.24.14)

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