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August 05, 2014

Concorde Releases AC & DC Powered Heated RG Series Batteries

Optimized For Cold Weather Operators

AC & DC Powered Heated Concorde RG Series Batteries Optimizing Performance and Convenience for Cold Weather Operators Cold temperatures increase the internal resistance which decreases a battery’s capacity and slows the battery’s ability to accept charge current.

Boeing, ANA Finalize Order For 40 Widebody Airplanes

Airline Renews Long-Haul Fleet With 777-300ER, 777X, 787-9 Order, Becomes Largest Dreamliner Customer

Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have finalized an order for 40 widebody airplanes – 20 777-9Xs, 14 787-9 Dreamliners and six 777-300ERs (Extended Range) – as part of the airline's strategic long-haul fleet renewal plan. The order, valued at approximately $13 billion at list prices, was originally announced as a commitment in March.

ERAU Prescott, Flight Research To Develop Aircraft Training

Curriculum Will Be Aimed At Increasing Safety, Piloting Skills

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus’ Robertson Safety Institute and Flight Research Inc. inked a deal Wednesday, July 30, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 to produce world-class training and curriculum programs for aircraft loss-of-control situations.

Safari Helicopter Continues To Upgrade

Stronger Components In The Clutch, Tail Frame

When you buy a new car, you'll find that every year they improve upon the model until, after several years, it just about becomes perfect. That's an excellent idea for the aviation industry, unfortunately, not everyone in the industry does that.

Airbus Cancels A380 Order From Skymark

Japanese Airline Had Wanted To Restructure The Contract

An order for six A380 aircraft for Japan's Skymark Airlines has been stricken from Airbus' order book after the airline asked for a revised contract for the planes.

U.S. Spy Plane Chased By Russian Fighter

Russians Tracked RC-135 Rivet Joint With Land-Based Radar During Surveillance Mission

A USAF RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was tracked by Russian ground radar and challenged by a Russian fighter in mid July, according to military officials.

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Astronaut Mike Massimino Departs NASA For University Position

Was First Astronaut To Tweet From Space

After almost two decades with NASA, including two space shuttle missions, astronaut Mike Massimino has left the space agency for a full-time position with Columbia University in New York.

Airways Aviation To Launch New Pilot Training Foundation Program

New Classes Geared To Hopeful Airline Pilots In Seven Countries

Airways Aviation announces the launch of its Pilot Training Foundation program in the United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Montenegro, Jordan and Lebanon.

Bell Helicopter Delivers First Bell 429 To The NYPD

Department Took Delivery In Mid-July

Bell Helicopter has delivered the first Bell 429 helicopter to the New York Police Department (NYPD.) The aircraft will be one of four new Bell 429s that will be used for airborne law enforcement patrol on behalf of the citizens of New York City and surrounding jurisdictions. The aircraft was delivered in mid-July.

AFA Salutes 2014 Outstanding Airmen Of The Year

To Be Recognized At Annual Conference In September

The Air Force Association has announced the 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Each year, AFA salutes outstanding enlisted personnel for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements. AFA proudly honors these Outstanding Airmen at its annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition held in September in Washington, D.C.

Air Traffic Controller Wins Federal Settlement

Had Filed Suit Against Government Union After Religious Discrimination

With the help of National Right to Work Foundation staff attorneys, an FAA employee has won a federal settlement from a government union that he says used his religious beliefs to punish him for resigning his union membership.

FAA Proposes $110,000 Civil Penalty Against Air Evac EMS

Alleges Chin Bubble Improperly Installed On Bell 206 Helicopter

The FAA has proposed a $110,000 civil penalty against Air Evac EMS Inc., of West Plains, MO for operating a Bell BHT 206 helicopter that was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

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OSH14 Day 2 Redux: Mooney Delivers, AEA ADS-B Bucks, Perlan Project

Also: Hartzell Accessorizes, Lycoming's 85th, New Continental Diesel, Pelton Intvw-Part 2, DeltaHawk Diesel Update

Mooney CEO Dr. Jerry Chen handed the keys for the first new Acclaim to come off the production line to a proxy for the new owner. Unfortunately, the winner of the auction, Ricardo Pascoe, was unable to be at AirVenture to claim his new airplane. So instead, his flight instructor got the honors of accepting the keys during the presentation ceremony. The Aircraft Electronics Association Is trying to help aircraft owners get ready for an ADS-B out installation by giving away $1,000 towards the cost. T

FAA: Building Aircraft Not An 'Aeronautical Use' For Hangars

NPRM Open For Comments Until September 5th

In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published to the Federal Register July 22, the FAA says that building an airplane in a hangar at an airport is a "non-aeronautical use of airport hangars."

President Obama's Upcoming Vacation Means Lengthy TFR For Martha's Vineyard

Aircraft Operations Restricted August 9-24

The FAA has published a TFR for Martha's Vineyard in advance of President Obama's upcoming summer vacation at the resort island, and the restrictions will be in place from August 9-24.

One Pilot's View Of Oshkosh

Airline Captain Said Show Has Lost Its Way

Serendipity being what it is, I happened to be seated next to an AirTran airline Captain deadheading to Atlanta on my flight from Milwaukee Sunday morning, and as pilots often do, our chat turned to the recently-completed AirVenture 2014.

Observations Of A Week At AirVenture

As The Annual Pilot Pilgrimage Ends, Just A Few Parting Thoughts.

In no particular order here are a few thoughts about this years annual event called AirVenture.

Pilatus PC-24 Officially Unveiled

Airplane Rolled Out Of Production Hangar On Swiss National Day

While most of the aviation attention in the U.S. was focused on Oshkosh last week, Swiss planemaker Pilatus debuted the PC-24 to the world on Swiss National Day August 1.

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AeroSports Update: Hot Air Balloons Make Forced Landings

There Aren’t Many Aircraft That Are Challenged By A Lack Of Wind, But Hot Air Balloons Have Special Needs

Hot-air balloon flying has got to be one of the most pure examples of recreational or sport aviation because it truly represents the history of flying. Remember, some of the earliest reports of balloon flying in the United States were filed by none other than Benjamin Franklin.

Aero Glass Offers 'Augmented Reality' Aerial Navigation

Head-Mounted Display Turns Glasses-Like Device Into A HUD

Aero Glass is introducing a new head-mounted display which offers a pilot a wearable solution for addressing navigation, ADS-B, instrument, weather, and airspace information with access to vital safety procedures and protocols, without the requirement of instruments, phone or iPad.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.05.14)

"While building an aircraft results in an aeronautical product, the FAA has not found all stages of the building process to be aeronautical for purposes of hangar use. Only when the various components are assembled into a final functioning aircraft is access to the airfield necessary." Source: Excerpt from FAA NPRM on non-aeronautical uses of hangars.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.05.14): Make Short Approach

Used by ATC to inform a pilot to alter his/her traffic pattern so as to make a short final approach.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.05.14)

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A club for those who fly an airplane that was the peak of pre-World War II development.

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