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November 09, 2015

Airborne 11.09.15: GAMA 3Q/15 Woes, SWA Rejects, Air Force Bomber Protest

Also: Russia Suspends 737 TC?, AVW: LadiesLoveTaildraggers, Bolen v Privatization, Jeppesen-USAF, EHang's Ghost 2.0, FAA ARAC, Big Phenom 100E Order

 

GAMA has released its third quarter shipment and billing data for the general aviation manufacturing industry, and there is some pretty dismal news for some sectors, particularly piston and turboprop airplanes, and turbine rotorcraft. Overall, the industry shipped a total of 2,243 airplanes and rotorcraft in the first nine months of 2015 for a combined value of $18.5 billion. The membership of the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association has voted to reject a new contract with Southwest Airlines. Pilots Association President, Captain Paul Jackson, said in part, "Despite increased compensation and some wor

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UAV Registration Rule Proposals Leaked Following Meetings

System Designed To Track Down Owners In Cases Of Possible Violation

The FAA would require the registration of all UAVs weighing more than half a pound if it adopts recommendations crafted by the UAV Registration Task Force last week.

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F135 Engine Testing Benefits F-35 Fleet

Full Capability Demonstrated During Accelerated Mission Testing

The full hot-life capability of Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine, which is used in the F-35 Lightning II, was successfully demonstrated during accelerated mission testing at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

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A4A Projects Thanksgiving Air Travel to Rise 3 Percent In 2015

Estimated 25.3 Million Passengers Would Be The Highest In Eight Years

It looks like airports will be busy this Thanksgiving. Airlines for America (A4A) projects that 25.3 million passengers will travel globally on U.S. airlines during the 12-day Thanksgiving travel period, the highest number since the Great Recession. To accommodate the increase, airlines are adding capacity, in the form of larger planes and additional routes, and investing further in the customer experience.

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NASA Mission Reveals Speed Of Solar Wind Stripping Martian Atmosphere

Appears To Have Been Instrumental In Creating Current Martian Climate, Agency Says

NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission has identified the process that appears to have played a key role in the transition of the Martian climate from an early, warm and wet environment that might have supported surface life to the cold, arid planet Mars is today.

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NATA, FBO Partners Provide Aviation Solutions For FBOs

Also Offering New Training Initiatives

FBO Partners, LLC, a Seattle-based Fixed Base Operator (FBO) consulting firm has signed an affiliation agreement with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) to provide its FBO members with consulting services via NATA Aviation Solutions.

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Rectrix Aviation Acquires Five Star Jet Center

Builds On Company's Presence At Westfield-Barnes Municipal Airport (KBAF)

Rectrix Aviation today announced that it has acquired Five Star Jet Center at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) in Springfield, MA. The acquisition builds on Rectrix’s current operational presence in Westfield and will allow the company to expand its maintenance and private aviation terminal services at KBAF.

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Be an Astronaut: NASA Seeks Explorers for Future Space Missions

Applications Will Be Accepted Soon For Next Astronaut Class

In anticipation of returning human spaceflight launches to American soil, and in preparation for the agency’s journey to Mars, NASA announced it will soon begin accepting applications for the next class of astronaut candidates.

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RAAF Completes C-17A Globemaster Fleet

Will Serve In Civilian Disaster Relief Role As Well As Support Military Operations

The Royal Australian Air Force has officially welcomed its newest aircraft into service at RAAF Base Amberley.

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CALC, Jetstar Pacific Sign Agreement For Two A320 Aircraft

Leasing Group's First Customer In Southeast Asia, Marking Significant Expansion

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited has reached a tentative agreement with Jetstar Pacific Airlines for the lease of two A320 aircraft. The two Airbus aircraft will be delivered in July and August 2016. Jetstar Pacific is CALC’s first customer in Southeast Asia, marking a significant milestone for the Group’s international expansion.

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Textron Aviation Boosts European Service Network

Opens Dedicated Citation CJ3 In Düsseldorf To Support Customers In The Region

Textron Aviation has added a dedicated aircraft to support customers throughout Europe, further strengthening its service network there. Based at the company’s Düsseldorf Service Center, the Cessna Citation CJ3 jet provides fast and reliable service and support for Textron Aviation customers during maintenance events by transporting technicians and parts to the customer’s location.

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Marvin Young Appointed To U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board

Aerojet Rocketdyne VP Of Engineering Joins Committee That Provides Technical And Scientific Advice

Marvin Young, Vice President of Engineering at Aerojet Rocketdyne, has been sworn in as a member of the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

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ICAO Museum Opens to the Public

Displays Significant Milestones Of The International Organization

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has officially opened its  international civil aviation museum to the public. The new facility is located in the main lobby of ICAO Headquarters at 999 Boulevard Robert Bourassa in Montréal.

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Aero-TV: Efficient Versatility -- NASA GL-10 Greased Lightning

The Airframes Displayed At AUVSI 2015 Were Quite Innovative

It’s common to visualize a small vertical lift UAV as having 4 to 6 propellers, it’s very maneuverable, but it has a short range and limited load caring capabilities. Well, NASA says you can have your cake and eat it too with something they call “Greased Lightning.”

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Airborne 11.09.15: GAMA 3Q/15 Woes, SWA Rejects, Air Force Bomber Protest

Also: Russia Suspends 737 TC?, AVW: LadiesLoveTaildraggers, Bolen v Privatization, Jeppesen-USAF, EHang's Ghost 2.0, FAA ARAC, Big Phenom 100E Order

ANN Airborne Link: /index.cfm?do=video.playVideo&videoid=4694bc98-68d7-4bfe-bedc-1434f98c108d YouTube Airborne Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3NfQUdygk4 GAMA

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Aero-TV: Efficient Versatility -- NASA GL-10 Greased Lightning

The Airframes Displayed At AUVSI 2015 Were Quite Innovative

It’s common to visualize a small vertical lift UAV as having 4 to 6 propellers, it’s very maneuverable, but it has a short range and limited load caring capabilities. Well, NASA says you can have your cake and eat it too with something they call “Greased Lightning.” ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, spent time at the Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference and met with aerospace engineer Bill Fredericks to talk about what’s different with their vehicle.

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AeroSports Update: Does The Term ‘Sport Plane’ Equate To Limited Capability?

When We Use The Term “Sport Plane” Or “Light Sport Aircraft,” Does That Equate To Limited Usability?

Some aircraft are specifically intended for transportation and travel. A good example of this would be a corporate jet or even a high-performance single-engine airplane. Other aircraft seem to have found their niche in what we call sport or recreational flying, but to think of these light sport aircraft as being “limited” is not seeing the whole picture.

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Klyde Morris (11.09.15)

Klyde's STILL Waiting For That Call...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Canadian TSB Released Report In Near-Collision At Alberta Airport

Visual Approach In Low Visibility And Taxiway Design Led To August 2014 Risk Of Collision Between Two Aircraft At Fort Mcmurray, Alberta Airport

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released its investigation report (A14W0127) into the August 2014 risk of collision between two aircraft in Fort McMurray, Alberta. There were no injuries.

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BWI Unions Call For Investigation Of Airport CEO Appointment

Controversy Over Ricky Smith’s Appointment Should Lead To Reform, Say Five Unions

Labor unions representing workers at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are calling on the State of Maryland to investigate the appointment of Ricky Smith as BWI’s CEO after troubling information has emerged about his record at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

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Alaska Air Group, Three Families Honored By MAF

Donor Gifts Funded Airplanes That Will Serve Isolated People In Mozambique And Central Asia

In a special ceremony held Wednesday, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) honored Alaska Air Group and three families whose financial gifts allowed the ministry organization to purchase airplanes that will soon be impacting the lives of impoverished people in Mozambique and Central Asia. Some 200 people braved the cold wind to offer prayers of thanks for the new airplanes.

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New Zealand UAV Hit By Shotgun Pellets At Outdoor Event

Company That Owns The Aircraft Said It Is A Total Loss

A DJI Inspire 1 UAV being operated legally at an event at the Nelson Speedway in Richmond, New Zealand was hit by seven pellets fired from a shotgun during what was described as a family fireworks event.

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AviationGlass & Technology Creates Advisory Board

Appoints Peter Hartman, Edward Krubasik And Gijs Schoonderbeek As Members

AviationGlass & Technology, a Dutch company specialized in the research, development and production of glass products for the aviation industry, today announced that it has created an Advisory Board and has appointed Mr. Peter Hartman, Prof. Edward Krubasik and Mr. Gijs Schoonderbeek as members.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.09.15)

Aero Linx: Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation Welcome to the Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation. The foundation was created to improve aviation safety in Alaska thorough education, advocacy and research. We are a non-profit membership organization, established as a 501(c) 3 tax exempt corporation. Some of our activities include organizing safety seminars, hosting a segment on public television, and participating in a variety of forums and working groups to promote aviation safety. If you are not already a member, consider joining the foundation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.09.15): Flight Check

Flight Check A call-sign prefix used by FAA aircraft engaged in flight inspection/certification of navigational aids and flight procedures. The word “recorded” may be added as a suffix; e.g., “Flight Check 320 recorded” to indicate that an automated flight inspection is in progress in terminal areas.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.09.15)

“The C-17A Globemaster is an incredibly versatile aircraft. It allows us to provide an air bridge from Australia with supplies to the men and women deployed around the world, support Army operations, and assist at home with disaster relief such as the Queensland floods.” Source: Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies, AO, CSC, as the Royal Australian Air Force officially welcomed its newest aircraft into service at RAAF Base Amberley.

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