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January 28, 2015

Airborne 01.28.15: AMA Steps Up, AirAsia Stall Warnings, Obama Wants Carbon Cuts

Also: Ridiculous Arkansas Regs Proposed, Tecnam Juggernaut, New EC135 T2+ Training Helo, NBAA Joins 'Know Before You Fly', Wipaire Grand Opening, AirVenture SkyDive Record

As the media hype continues to grow regarding the occurrence of a small unmanned aerial system landing on the White House lawn, Bob Brown, President of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, sent a letter to FAA administrator Huerta indicating AMA’s continued interest in working with the FAA to resolve UAV issues. In Brown’s letter, he said in part, that the “AMA has always believed that the best, and perhaps the only, way to suc

Piper Aircraft Launches M500 With Latest Garmin Avionics

Caldecott Says New Meridian Features Electronic Stability Protection, Underspeed Protection, Other Safety Improvements

Piper Aircraft has introduced its newest top-of-the-line M-Class single-engine Meridian M500 turbine business aircraft with the latest in Garmin avionics, enhanced safety features and a number of other significant product improvements.

Airborne 01.28.15: AMA Steps Up, AirAsia Stall Warnings, Obama Wants Carbon Cuts

Also: Ridiculous Arkansas Regs Proposed, Tecnam Juggernaut, New EC135 T2+ Training Helo, NBAA Joins 'Know Before You Fly', Wipaire Grand Opening, AirVenture SkyDive Record

As the media hype continues to grow regarding the occurrence of a small unmanned aerial system landing on the White House lawn, Bob Brown, President of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, sent a letter to FAA administrator Huerta indicating AMA’s continued interest in working with the FAA to resolve UAV issues. In Brown’s letter, he said in part, that the “AMA has always believed that the best, and perhaps the only, way to successfully manage the recreational community is through a community-based set of safety guidelines and the combined efforts of the FAA and AMA.” An investigator on th

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Naval Air Forces Holds Change Of Command

Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker Becomes New CNAF

Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) held a change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) at Naval Air Station North Island Jan. 22.

FAA Proposes $275,000 Civil Penalty Against Hallmark Aviation

Alleges Violations Of Drug And Alcohol Testing Requirements

The FAA has proposed a $275,000 civil penalty against Hallmark Aviation Services, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Pipistrel Updates WattsUp Program

Gives Inside-The-Cockpit Look At The Prototype Electric Trainer

Pipistrel on Monday released a video showing an inside-the-cockpit view of their new WattsUp electric trainer ... a variant of the company's high-wing Alpha trainer.

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First Flight: Australian Military’s New EC135 T2+ Training Helicopter

Initial Flight Comes Within Only Two Months Of HATS Contract Signing

The first EC135 T2+ helicopter in a planned fleet of modern, twin-engine, rotary-wing aircraft being acquired by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for its new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), has successfully completed its first flight in Europe.

Asteroid That Flew Past Earth This Week Has A Small Moon

Closest Approach To Earth Was 745,000 Miles

Scientists working with NASA's 230-foot-wide Deep Space Network antenna at Goldstone, California, have released the first radar images of asteroid 2004 BL86. The images show the asteroid, which made its closest approach on Jan. 26, 2015 at 1119 EST at a distance of about 745,000 miles ... or 3.1 times the distance from Earth to the moon ... has its own small moon.

Aer Lingus Entertains IAG Offer

Has Given British Airways Owner Permission To Conduct 'Due Diligence'

The owner of British Airways has made an offer of about $2.88 per share to acquire Aer Lingus ... and the low-cost carrier says it is "willing" to accept the bid from IAG.

Airbus Helicopters Completes Its First Year Of Transformation

Successfully Brings To The Market Three New Helicopters In 2014

In Airbus Helicopters’ first year with its new identity and full integration into Airbus Group, the company says it achieved an unprecedented certification and service introduction of three new aircraft: the 7-metric-ton-category EC175, along with the medium-sized EC145 T2 and EC135 T3/P3 versions.

Two Fatally Injured In CO Helicopter Accident

Rotor Blades Observed Several Feet From The Main Wreckage

A helicopter reported to be an Enstrom 280FX went down Monday afternoon at Erie Municipal Airport near Boulder City, CO, resulting in the fatal injury of the two people on board.

Bidding Open For U.K. Government Funding Of New Airline Routes

Regional Airports, Airlines Encouraged To Pitch For Up To $85 Million Over Three Years

Airports and airlines in the U.K. are being urged by that country's Department for Transport to bid for government funding of up to £17.5 million (approx $26.6 million) in the next year to help launch new routes.

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VP-26 Begins Historic Last Deployment Of The P-3C Orion

P-8 Poseidon To Take Over P-3's Mission

The "Tridents" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 began their last deployment with the P-3C Orion aircraft with a send-off of their first two planes out of Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Jan. 22.

Bombardier Sells Military Aviation Training Activities to CAE

Sale Allows Bombardier To 'Focus On Core Business'

Bombardier Inc. has reached a definitive agreement for the sale of its Military Aviation Training (MAT) activities to CAE Inc. This will enable Bombardier to further focus on its core business areas.

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Bipartisan Senate Commerce Committee Letter Asks President For TSA Nominee

Former TSA Administrator Pistole Announced His Departure Over Three Months Ago

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-FL), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, along with subcommittee leaders Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) have urged President Barack Obama to, “prioritize the formal nomination of a qualified, experienced, and dedicated individual to serve as Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).”

Orbital Stockholders Approve Merger With ATK's Aerospace And Defense Groups

Merger Expected to Close February 9; New Company To Begin Operations February 10

Orbital Sciences Corporation has announced that at a special meeting held Tuesday morning, the company’s stockholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the proposed merger with the Aerospace and Defense Groups of Alliant Techsystems Inc., pursuant to the definitive transaction agreement dated April 28, 2014.

Private Moon Race Heats Up

Five Google Lunar XPRIZE Teams Take Home $5.25 Million For Key Technological Advancements

XPRIZE has announced that five Google Lunar XPRIZE teams have been awarded a combined $5.25 million in recognition of key technological advancements toward their quest to land a private spacecraft on the surface of the moon.

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NASA Observes Day Of Remembrance

Will Pay Tribute To Crews Of Apollo 1, Shuttles Challenger And Columbia, Others

NASA will pay will tribute to the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as other NASA colleagues, during the agency's annual Day of Remembrance Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Solar Impulse 2 Prepped For Circumnavigation Attempt

Route Set, Departure Planned In Late February Or Early March

The route has been set for the Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) attempt to circumnavigate the globe in a solar-powered airplane.

AeroSports Update: New Female Hot Air Balloon Endurance Record Set

Canadian Sandra Rolfe Set A New Female Endurance Record In Her ANX-04 Hot Air Balloon

Sandra Rolfe is referred to as an extreme balloonist, and has set a new women’s record for a hot air balloon endurance flight of 7 hours and 25 minutes aloft. Her flight started from Plantagenet, Ontario last week and she touched down at Montreal’s Mirabel Airport. Her record flight will be recorded when it is ratified by the Fédérational Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).

Allegiant Air Pilots Prepare For Strike

Union Plans Conference Call To 'Update' Investors, Media, Others

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters will host a call to update Allegiant Travel Company investors, industry analysts, customers and press regarding the current status of contract negotiations for Allegiant Air pilots, their recent strike authorization vote and the union's request for a proffer of arbitration from the National Mediation Board.

Airborne 01.27.15: USCG Rescue!, Two Eagles Over Pacific, UAV v White House

Also: Hartzell/Red Bull, GA Coalition, Aero-Calendar, Commemorative Air Force, Sarah Brightman To ISS, Hot Air Balloon Endurance Record

The pilot of a single engine Cirrus SR22 aircraft that was being ferried across the Pacific Ocean reportedly ran into fuel transfer problems short of the Hawaiian Islands, Sunday and realized that he was going to come up short--and notified the Coast Guard. Subsequently, the pilot ultimately ran out of fuel some 253 miles northeast of Maui, Hawaii and deployed the BRS-designed parachute recovery system to ditch the aircraft. Troy Bradley and Leonid Tiukhtyaev departed Japan for

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.28.15)

"Our nation faces evolving terror threats that have recently resulted in enhanced TSA security screening and procedures at U.S. airports. Given this intensified terror threat, it is critical that TSA have strong leadership now to set priorities, make tough decisions, and manage its large workforce." Source: Letter from Senate Commerce Committee leadership to President Obama.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.28.15): National Route Program (NRP)

A set of rules and procedures designed to increase the flexibility of user flight planning within published guidelines.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.28.15)

The Google Lunar XPRIZE

The Google Lunar XPRIZE consists of $30 million in prizes designed to inspire pioneers to do robotic space transport on a budget. Teams from around the world are well on their way to accomplishing this and ushering in a new era of space frontiers.

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