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September 10, 2014

Airborne 09.10.14: CSeries Flies Again, Reno Tragedy, GA Fuel Update

Also: New Osprey Engines Wanted, Red Bull Air Race, Retired Hueys, Atlanta Warbird Weekend, Congressman Petri on Aero-TV!

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has confirmed to ANN that the CSeries aircraft resumed flight testing with flight test vehicle number two taking flight Sunday at Bombardier's facility in Mirabel, Quebec. The flight follows an in-depth review and analysis of the engine-related incident that occurred during stationary ground maintenance testing involving CSeries flight test aircraft number 1 on May 29. The investigation into the crash of a Reno air racer continues. It is confirmed that the airplane in question was the experimental Spor

Airborne 09.10.14: CSeries Flies Again, Reno Tragedy, GA Fuel Update

Also: New Osprey Engines Wanted, Red Bull Air Race, Retired Hueys, Atlanta Warbird Weekend, Congressman Petri on Aero-TV!

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has confirmed to ANN that the CSeries aircraft resumed flight testing with flight test vehicle number two taking flight Sunday at Bombardier's facility in Mirabel, Quebec. The flight follows an in-depth review and analysis of the engine-related incident that occurred during stationary ground maintenance testing involving CSeries flight test aircraft number 1 on May 29. The investigation into the crash of a Reno air racer continues. It is confirmed that the airplane in question was the experimental Sport class GP5 racer named, Sweet Dreams, owned and piloted by Lee Behel. It has been reported by several sources that the aircraft

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Court Confirms $10 Million Judgment Against Cirrus On Behalf Of Alan Klapmeier

Cirrus Post-Trial Motions Denied By Hennepin County Judge

While it comes as no surpise to those of us that have had to deal with Cirrus Aircraft's negative tactics and behaviors, a judge in Hennepin County, MN last month dismissed post-trial motions filed by Cirrus Industries following a jury verdict that awarded $10 million to Alan Klapmeier in March. The actual judgment was posted this week by the court. Writing on the "Minnesota Litigator" blog from the law firm of Leventhal pllc., attorney Seth Leventhal writes that Judge Marilyn B. Rosenbaum turned back all of Cirrus' post-trial motions in which the company tried to reverse or reduce the verdict.

Thames Estuary Airport Off UK Airports Commission Shortlist

Heathrow Says Poll Shows Members Of Parliament Would Approve Third Runway

There will apparently be no new hub airport in the Thames Estuary outside London. The UK Airports Commission recently announced its decision not to add the inner Thames estuary airport proposal to its shortlist of options for providing new airport capacity by 2030.

Baggage Handler's Union Threatens Heathrow Strike

Talks Broke Down Monday, Labor Action Planned For Friday

The union representing baggage handlers at Heathrow Airport predicts that delays to aircraft taking off and passengers disembarking can be expected on Friday, as ground handlers are set to strike for 24 hours at three Heathrow terminals in a dispute about pay.

NTSB Prelim Released In New Mexico Air Ambulance Accident

Refueling Records Show Wrong Fuel Pumped Into The Airplanes' Tanks

The NTSB's investigation into an accident involving a Cessna 421C airplane flying a medical transport mission has found that the wrong fuel had been pumped into the airplane. Five people were fatally injured in the accident near Las Cruces International Airport in New Mexico.

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Dreamliner Is The Focus Of Al Jazeera Documentary

Boeing Workers Reportedly Recorded Without Their Knowledge Or Consent

A documentary produced by Al Jazeera English may cause some waves in the Boeing community, and the larger aviation industry, for its assessment of the development of the Dreamliner.

Southwest Airlines Unveils New Look, Same Heart

Company Introduces New Aircraft Livery, Airport Experience, Logo

Southwest Airlines introduced a modern new look to its iconic brand Monday at an event dedicated to its employees. The airline proudly unveiled a new aircraft livery, named Heart, airport experience, and logo. The new look puts the airline's Heart on display, which the airlines says showcases the strength of the nearly 46,000 employees companywide.

Restoration Of The Original Wright Company Factory Leads To A Discovery

Restoring The Brick And Mortar Of The Original Factory Has Led To Another Story About The People Working In The Factory

An effort to gather the stories of Wright Company factory workers has uncovered information about one of the first women in the world to work in the aircraft industry. We all know the stories of “Rosie the Riveter” from World War ll, but what about ‘Ida the Seamstress’ from 1910?

Bristow Accepts First Sikorsky S-92 SAR Helicopter

Will Begin Service In The UK In 2015

Sikorsky has announced the acceptance of an S-92 helicopter by Bristow Helicopters Ltd. The helicopter, configured for search and rescue service, was accepted during a ceremony at the Sikorsky facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

NASA Selects U.S. Firms To Provide Commercial Suborbital Flight Services

Will Integrate And Fly Technology Payloads On Reusable Platforms

NASA has selected four companies to integrate and fly technology payloads on commercial suborbital reusable platforms that carry payloads near the boundary of space. The selection is part of NASA's continuing effort to foster a viable market for American commercial reusable suborbital platforms that allow testing of new space technologies within Earth's atmosphere.

Irish Parachute Instructor's Suspension Lifted

Had Challenged The Action After An Accident Two Years Ago

The Irish Parachute Club's chief instructor has won a challenge against the Irish Aviation Authority which had suspended him after an accident two years ago.

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Aero-TV: Historically Unique -- Marlin Horst's Exquisite Fairchild 71

Exotic Rebuild Reveals Aerial Work Of Art

During EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN's Michael Maya Charles took the time to get a history lesson about a great airplane from days gone by. By 1929 aviation was being recognized for its ability to transport people and cargo to areas that were extremely hard to get to. This led the Fairchild Company to come up with a single engine transport plane known as the Fairchild 71.

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Airborne 09.08.14: TBM900 Lost At Sea, iFlightPlanner Upgrades, CSeries Update

Also: Patty Wagstaff, P85 Gets A V8, Bell 407 Upgrades, Team America Rocketry Challenge, CJ3+ Certified

Last Friday a Socata TBM 900 went down at sea off the coast of Jamaica after what appears to have been a loss of cabin pressurization. This is the same TBM-900, N900KN, that was shown, during our Aero-TV interviews at Lakeland in April, 2014. iFlightPlanner has announced its Trade-up program which is an initiative that allows pilots using any competitive flight planning products to trade-in their existing subscription and have the time remaining on it added to their new iFlightPlanner premium or premium plus membership. Robert Dewar, the Vice Preside

Aero-TV: Historically Unique -- Marlin Horst's Exquisite Fairchild 71

Exotic Rebuild Reveals Aerial Work Of Art

During EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN's Michael Maya Charles took the time to get a history lesson about a great airplane from days gone by. By 1929 aviation was being recognized for its ability to transport people and cargo to areas that were extremely hard to get to. This led the Fairchild Company to come up with a single engine transport plane known as the Fairchild 71. ANN's roving reporter met up with Marlin Horst who was responsible for the restoration of one of these classic Fairchild's. In this video, Horst recounts the massive project of first locating an airplane as rare as this, and then bringing it to a b

FAA Updates Guidance On Air Carrier Industry Employee Reporting

Draft Advisory Circular Published For Review, Comments

The FAA is encouraging air carriers, aviation repair facilities and aviation employee associations to review a draft Advisory Circular (AC) on the highly successful Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) for employees. The AC clarifies best practices and provides the airline industry with new processes, concepts and definitions that will provide for the continued success of ASAP.

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USHST: US Rotor Industry Has Strong 2014 Start

Helicopter Accident Rate Shows Double Digit Reduction

The United States Helicopter Safety Team has released new statistics on accident rates for U.S. civil helicopters along with new data on fatal accident rates and fatalities.

Industry Reacts To FAA's Unleaded Fuel Testing

EAA, GAMA, NATA All Supportive Of The Move To Find An Alternative To 100LL

Several industry groups are saying that the FAA's move to evaluate four unleaded aviation fuels from three suppliers is a step in the right direction. Those fuels – two from Swift Fuels, one from Shell, and one from TOTAL – will begin Phase 1 lab and rig testing this fall at the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Testing will continue until fall 2015.

Senators Urge Quick Action On Third-Class Medical Reform

Bipartisan Group Urges DOT And OMB To Expedite Review Of The FAA's Proposed Rule

Eleven U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle, all co-sponsors of a bill to reform the third-class medical process, are asking the Department of Transportation and the Office of Management and Budget to take quick action on their review of the FAA's proposed medical reform rule.

AeroSports Update: An FAA Medical Certificate Could Help A Sport Pilot Trainee

The 3rd Class Medical Is A Hot Topic But Until Things Change, It Could Be Helpful In Sport Pilot Training

The best known feature of the sport pilot rules is probably that a valid state driver’s license may be used in lieu of an FAA medical certificate. However, when it comes to sport pilot training, a medical certificate might be the answer to solving some training dilemmas.

Sierra Nevada Corporation Awarded NAA Collier Trophy

Teamed With Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy On X-47B Program

The U.S. National Aeronautical Association (NAA) has recognized Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) with the Robert J. Collier Trophy for one of the company’s “greatest achievement in aeronautics.” Teamed with Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy, SNC received the award for its contributions to the U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System-Demonstrator (UCAS-D) program.

Initial Report Released In MH17 Downing

Dutch Investigators Say Multiple Objects Impacted The Plane

An initial report from Dutch investigators leading the MH17 investigation say the airplane broke up in mid-air after it was hit by multiple "objects" that "pierced the plane at high velocity."

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.10.14)

“In recent years, general aviation has suffered significant setbacks, and our country risks losing its position as a global leader in GA.” Source: Excerpt from a letter sent by 11 U.S. Senators to the DOT and OMB urging quick review of the FAA's third class medical reforms.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.10.14): Induced Drag

Drag caused by the same factors that produce lift; its amount varies inversely with airspeed. As airspeed decreases, the angle of attack must increase, in turn increasing induced drag.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.10.14)

National Aviation Museum Lighter-Than-Air Exhibit

The Lighter-than-Air (LTA) exhibit guides visitors through the history of naval LTA flight.

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