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March 20, 2015

Airborne 03.20.15: Solar Impulse 2, SC-Built 787-9, GlobalJet Busted

Also: 330 ETOPS for 747-8i, Airborne Partnership Update, AAL Goofs, A Sign From NASA's Past, Ethiopian Pilot Guilty, FAA Forecast

It appears the sun continues to shine on the solar and battery-powered, Solar Impulse 2, as it continues its around the world flight. Solar Impulse 2 has crossed into India, making a stop in Ahmedabad in Western India before continuing on to Varanasi on Wednesday. In making the crossing from Muscat in Oman to Ahmedabad, the airplane with Bertrand Piccard at the controls set a distance world record for straight distance, pre-declared waypoints by travelling 912 miles. Boeing’s f

Airborne 03.20.15: Solar Impulse 2, SC-Built 787-9, GlobalJet Busted

Also: 330 ETOPS for 747-8i, Airborne Partnership Update, AAL Goofs, A Sign From NASA's Past, Ethiopian Pilot Guilty, FAA Forecast

It appears the sun continues to shine on the solar and battery-powered, Solar Impulse 2, as it continues its around the world flight. Solar Impulse 2 has crossed into India, making a stop in Ahmedabad in Western India before continuing on to Varanasi on Wednesday. In making the crossing from Muscat in Oman to Ahmedabad, the airplane with Bertrand Piccard at the controls set a distance world record for straight distance, pre-declared waypoints by travelling 912 miles. Boeing’s facility in the Palmetto State showed its pride as they delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner assembled at its North Charleston production facility to United Airlines. The d

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Report Details Causes Of December Mid-Air Collision At Pope

Accident Occurred December 1, Both Aircraft Landed Safely

Air Mobility Command released the results of its accident investigation board (AIB) regarding a Dec. 1, 2014, mid-air collision near Pope Army Airfield and Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

FAA Forecast Sees Continued, Steady Growth In Air Travel

Agency, Industry Priorities In Place To Meet Demand

The FAA has released its annual aviation forecast that shows the nation’s aviation system will continue to grow over the next two decades with greater numbers of people expected to fly more miles each year.

FAA Recommends Use Of Windshear Models In Qualified FSTDs

Follows Up On Recommendations From SPAW ARC

The FAA has published an Information for Operators (InFO) document containing recommendations to FSTD sponsors and operators and informs instructors and other users of FSTDs on the use and proper set up of windshear models used in training.

No Charges For Operator Of UAV That Crashed On White House Lawn

FAA Reviewing The Incident For Possible Administrative Action

The federal government will not press charges against the operator of a UAV that crashed on the White House Lawn in January.

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NASA Conducts Successful Test Flights For Mars Landing Technology

ADAPT System Flown On Masten Xombie Platform

It's tricky to get a spacecraft to land exactly where you want. That's why the area where the Mars rover Curiosity team had targeted to land was an ellipse that may seem large, measuring 12 miles by 4 miles.

Marenco Swisshelicopter Adds 13 Orders At Heli-Expo

Brings The SKYe SH09 Order Book To 72 Aircraft

Marenco Swisshelicopter signed 13 letters of intent for the SKYe SH09 helicopter at Heli-Expo in Orlando earlier this month, bringing total orders for the aircraft to 72 units. Deliveries will begin in 2016.

Airbus Helicopters’ H145 Makes Its Brazilian Debut

Month-Long Demonstration Tour Includes Visits To Five Cities

The H145 has arrived in Brazil for a customer tour to demonstrate the capabilities of this enhanced Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft in land-based and offshore service.

Cascade Conducts First Test Flight Of A Foreign Military Aircraft In BC

Begins Completion Phase Of A C-130 Modernization Program For The Mexican Air Force

Cascade Aerospace has conducted the first test flight of a foreign military aircraft from its base in Abbotsford, British Columbia. This begins the completion phase of the Mexican Air Force C-130K Maintenance and Modernization program which began in 2014 and marks a significant milestone for the BC Aerospace Industry.

Curtiss-Wright, Airbus Deliver Pre-Validated Digital Map Solution

Provides Verified Software And COTS Hardware Solution

Curtiss-Wright Corporation's Defense Solutions division, in collaboration with Airbus Defense and Space, has introduced the SferiAdvise System Ready Application (SRA), a new pre-validated, pre-tested digital map, flight plan, and helicopter terrain awareness and warning system (HTAWS) solution.

Madagascar's National Airline Places An Order For Three ATR 72-600s

Introduces Two Additional Aircraft On Lease

ATR and Air Madagascar, Madagascar's national airline, have signed a contract for the purchase of three ATR 72-600s for a total of approximately $77 million. The first aircraft will be delivered as from 2017.

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Aero-TV: The Greater Great Lakes - Flying A Modernized Classic Biplane

Stunning Update Of A Classic Biplane May Also Be Today's Best Aerobatic Trainer

During the last AOPA regional Fly-in event of 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had the opportunity to take a flight in a new Great Lakes biplane. In this video he talks with Peter Bower, the president of the WACO Aircraft Corporation. Waco has now added the Great Lakes to their line of aircraft.

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Aero-TV: The Greater Great Lakes - Flying A Modernized Classic Biplane

Stunning Update Of A Classic Biplane May Also Be Today's Best Aerobatic Trainer

During the last AOPA regional Fly-in event of 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had the opportunity to take a flight in a new Great Lakes biplane. In this video he talks with Peter Bower, the president of the WACO Aircraft Corporation. Waco has now added the Great Lakes to their line of aircraft. The original Great Lakes Aircraft Company started in 1929 with a great little airplane that was especially designed for the airborne sportsman. They only built 264 airplanes, but the design was so good that it has continued t

Bombardier FTV5 Takes To The Skies

CS100 Test Flight Vehicle With Finished Cabin Interior Now Part Of Flight Test Program

Bombardier confirmed today that the fifth CS100 flight test vehicle (FTV5) – the CSeries aircraft equipped with the first finished cabin interior – took to the skies on March 18, 2015, from Mirabel, Québec. FTV5 received Transport Canada’s Flight Test Permit on March 12, 2015 and is the sixth CSeries aircraft to join the flight test program.

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Receives FAA Approval For 330-Minute ETOPS

First Four-Engine Airplane To Be Granted This Type Of Design Approval

The FAA has granted 330-minute Extended Operations (ETOPS) approval to Boeing for its 747-8 Intercontinental. It is the first time a four-engine airplane has received this type of design approval.

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GAMA Applauds 10,000th Aircraft Equipped With ADS-B

FAA Announced The Milestone At Equip 2020 Working Group Meeting Wednesday

Rule-compliant Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment is now on board 10,000 aircraft flying in the United States, according to a GAMA news release.

NBAA Safety Committee Announces Top Safety Focus Areas For 2015

LOCI, Runway Excursions Top The Association's List

The NBAA Safety Committee has released its third annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas, highlighting two primary safety issues – loss of control in flight (LOCI) and runway excursions – which the committee’s research shows should be primary risk-mitigation targets for all operators.

AeroSports Update: Real World IFR Training

A New Video Training Program Provides Newly Minted IFR Pilots And Pilots In Need Of IFR Refresher Training With A Look At The Real World Of IFR

When you’re in training to become instrument rated you’ll find quite a few really good training programs for the purpose of helping you pass the knowledge test and the practical examination. However it’s all too common for a newly minted instrument rated pilot to ace the examinations yet have little real-world experience.

Lufthansa Pilots Extend Strike To Friday

Ongoing Feud Over Retirement Benefits Disrupting Flights

The weekend could start out badly for passengers expecting to fly on Lufthansa Airlines. The carrier's pilots union has extended its latest labor action to Friday, potentially disrupting hundreds of flights.

Klyde Morris 03.20.15

Talking Points Are A Time-Honored Tradition In Washington, Klyde

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Airborne 03.19.15: Honda HF120 Production, Veteran's Airlift Command, LEAPTech

Also: MAGIC CARPET, Hart Sworn, Battery Burns, IAM Seeks Union Rep At Boeing's SC, New Hartzell Service Ctr

The Honda Aero HF120 turbofan engine that powers the HondaJet and other customers' aircraft has been issued a PART 21 Production Certificate from the FAA. Initial production of the HF120 engines took place at GE's Lynn facility in Massachusetts. At the end of 2014, Honda Aero started assembly of the HF120 under GE Honda Aero Engines Type Certification and with FAA oversight. Here is another example of general aviation serving a community that needs it the most. The Veterans Airlift Command is a volunteer

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.20.15)

“This significant milestone shows that thousands of U.S. aircraft are already experiencing the many benefits that ADS-B equipage offers, including enhanced surveillance, especially at lower altitudes, better situational awareness, and free in-cockpit weather and traffic." Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.20.15): Licensed Empty Weight

The empty weight that consists of the airframe, engine(s), unusable fuel, and undrainable oil plus standard and optional equipment as specified in the equipment list.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.20.15)

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