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Boeing, SpaceX Tapped For Commercial Crew Transport

NASA Awards Contracts Two Both Companies Worth A Total Of $6.8 Billion

NASA has announced what administrator Charles Bolden called 'the most ambitious and exciting chapter in human spaceflight."

Igor Sikorsky's VS-300 Helicopter Transformed Aviation

First Flight Occurred 75 Years Ago

Sikorsky Aircraft this past weekend marked 75 years of modern helicopter flight that began September 14, 1939, when 50-year-old chief designer and chief test pilot Igor Sikorsky lifted off the ground to tabletop height in an experimental helicopter designated the VS-300.

Gone West: Past HAI chairman Vernon E. Albert

Was Also A Former PHI Vice President And Chief Pilot

Past HAI chairman and former PHI vice president and chief pilot Vernon E. Albert passed away on September 11 after a long battle with cancer. He was 72.

QF-16 Aerial Target Takes To The Sky

Provides More Realistic Training Than Aging QF-4s

The Air Force's newest aerial target took a major step toward preparing warfighters downrange with a realistic fourth-generation replication of what they may face on the battlefield.

Martin Aircraft Closes Pre-IPO Fundraising

Announces $1.5 Million (NZD) In Oversubscriptions

Could we finally be on the verge of getting the long-promised "jetpack"? New Zealand based Martin Aircraft Company Limited (“MACL”), which is developing what it calls the world’s first practical and commercial flying jetpack, says it has closed its pre-IPO fundraising round one week ahead of schedule and with $1.5 million NZD (approx $1.23 million U.S.) of oversubscriptions.

Boeing To Explore Assisting Sky-Watch On Danish UAV Project

Will Develop A New Type Of VTOL Unmanned Aircraft

Boeing and Danish company Sky-Watch have signed an agreement that will enable Boeing to explore assisting the company in its development of a new type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) under a project supported by the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation.

NTSB Releases Agenda For Flight Data And Locator Forum

Session To Be Held October 7 In Washington, DC

The preliminary agenda for a forum on flight data recorders and aircraft locator technology has been released by the NTSB.

Leap Frogs Demonstration On 9/11 Anniversary Abruptly Cancelled

Were Scheduled To Jump Into M&T Bank Stadium In Baltimore

The U.S. Navy elite parachute team The Leap Frogs had been scheduled to skydive over M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday ... the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States ... landing in the stadium prior to the Ravens/Steelers game.

Royal Family Posts Help Wanted Sign For Helicopter Pilot

The Job Of 'Aircraft Captain' Pays North Of $127,000

The British Monarchy has posted an open position on its official website for an "aircraft captain" whose duties would be to fly helicopters for the Queen and other members of the Royal family.

PA Law Firm Seeks Records From NTSB

Files FOIA Suit Saying Board Favors Aircraft And Component Manufacturers

A law firm in Philadelphia has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) suit against the NTSB saying the board shows favoritism for the manufacturers of airplanes and aircraft components when determining the cause of accidents at the expense of "victims and their families."

Lawyer: Airplane Type Involved In Texas Accident Has A History Of Engine Issues

Day Care Company CEO Fatally Injured In Accident Last Week

The type of airplane involved in an accident last Wednesday that fatally injured the CEO of a chain of day care centers in Texas has a history of engine issues, according to a lawyer who is also a licensed pilot.

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Airborne 09.15.14: ForeFlight's iOS8 Caution, Boeing v Al Jazeera, Expedition 40

Also: EAA On NTSB Drug Study, Remember 'Ripcord?', FAA Loosens Up In SAR UAV Use, Curiosity Arrives At Martian Mount, IAF Worries About Social Media

With much fanfare, Apple rolled out its new iOS 8 operating system last week, as well as new devices which will be available soon. However, ForeFlight is asking it subscribers to wait a little while before hitting the "Update" button. The proposed airing of a television program on Al Jazeera English focused on the development and production of the Boeing Dreamliner has led Boeing to issue a preemptive response. Boeing’s statement says in part, "Promotional trailer and published media reviews suggest

EASA Certifies Bombardier's Learjet 70 And 75 Bizjets

Granted Full Type Certification Clearing The Way For European Deliveries To Begin

EASA has granted full certification to Bombardier for the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75, clearing the way for European deliveries to begin.

FAA Proposes Fines Against Multiple Companies Including British Airways, FedEx

Penalties Range From $54,000 To $195,000 For Hazardous Materials Violations

The FAA has proposed civil penalties ranging from $195,000 to $54,000 to against four companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations.

U.S. Navy Identifies F/A-18C Hornet Pilot In Fatal Accident

Declared Presumed Dead After Collision With Second Hornet

The Navy has identified Lt. Nathan Poloski, a 26 year old native of Lake Arrowhead, CA, as the pilot who was declared presumed deceased, Sept. 15.

Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu Releases Charter Flight Records

Apologizes For Improper Use Of Taxpayers Money

Louisiana Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu has released the results of an internal investigation which showed she had improperly used $33,700 of taxpayer's money for campaign charter flights since 2002. The Senator issued an apology along with the investigation results, and reportedly wrote a check for the amount to the U.S. Treasury.

AeroSports Update: Common Questions About Learning To Fly

Learning To Fly Brings Up Hundreds Of Questions And Here Are Some That Relate More Often To Recreational Pilots

The problem with learning to fly is knowing how much you don’t know before you start. Many of these questions deal with why you ultimately want to become a pilot, but here we are going to deal with some common questions that show up when people are really just interested in flying for fun.

Cochise County Sheriff Helo Makes 'Hard Landing'

Pilot And Passenger Walked Away, But Aircraft Tail Rotor Is Missing

Normally, a "hard landing" would not likely be an event that would make the news ... but when it's a helicopter missing its tail rotor and part of the boom ... well that's pretty noteworthy. And the best news is the pilot and passenger aboard the Cochise County, AZ sheriff's department helicopter walked away from the "hard landing" southwest of Tombstone, AZ Friday morning.

UAVs Participate At Reno For The First Time

Several Events Specifically For Unmanned Aircraft Held In 'Drone Zone'

There was a new class of aircraft at the National Championship Air Races in Reno last week ... and the pilots for those aircraft kept their feet firmly on the ground.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.16.14)

"Nathan was an outstanding person, naval officer and aviator. My personal thoughts and prayers are for his family, friends and shipmates as they endure this immeasurable loss." Source: Cmdr. Michael Langbehn, commanding officer of VFA 94.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.16.14): Bottom Altitude

In reference to published altitude restrictions on a STAR or STAR runway transition, the lowest altitude authorized.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.16.14)

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NASA Awards Contracts Two Both Companies Worth A Total Of $6.8 Billion

First Flight Occurred 75 Years Ago

Was Also A Former PHI Vice President And Chief Pilot

Provides More Realistic Training Than Aging QF-4s

Announces $1.5 Million (NZD) In Oversubscriptions

Will Develop A New Type Of VTOL Unmanned Aircraft

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Session To Be Held October 7 In Washington, DC

Were Scheduled To Jump Into M&T Bank Stadium In Baltimore

The Job Of 'Aircraft Captain' Pays North Of $127,000

Files FOIA Suit Saying Board Favors Aircraft And Component Manufacturers

Day Care Company CEO Fatally Injured In Accident Last Week

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Also: EAA On NTSB Drug Study, Remember 'Ripcord?', FAA Loosens Up In SAR UAV Use, Curiosity Arrives At Martian Mount, IAF Worries About Social Media

Granted Full Type Certification Clearing The Way For European Deliveries To Begin

Penalties Range From $54,000 To $195,000 For Hazardous Materials Violations

Declared Presumed Dead After Collision With Second Hornet

Apologizes For Improper Use Of Taxpayers Money

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Pilot And Passenger Walked Away, But Aircraft Tail Rotor Is Missing

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