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July 29, 2015

Debris Found In Indian Ocean Raises Speculation About MH370

Parts Appear To Be Consistent With A B777

Debris that could be from a Boeing 777 has been found off the coast of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean, raising speculation that it could be from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which went missing in March of 2014.

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NTSB: Lack Of Consideration For Human Factors Led To SpaceShipTwo Breakup

Board Determined That Scaled Composites Did Not Plan For Possibility That Feather System Might Be Unlocked Early

In its official media release, the National Transportation Safety Board went into more detail about its findings and determination of the cause of the Oct. 31, 2014 in-flight breakup of SpaceShipTwo. The board said that Scaled Composites failed to consider and protect against human error and the co-pilot’s premature unlocking of the spaceship’s feather system as a result of time pressure and vibration and loads that he had not recently experienced.

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‘Above And Beyond’ - The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition

The Exhibition Is To Launch This August And An International Multi-City Tour Will Run Through 2020

Above and Beyond — The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition, a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the wonder of flight and the marvels of aerospace innovation, design, and technology, will make its worldwide debut in Washington, D.C. at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum on August 1.

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ALPA Celebrates Airline Pilot Excellence At 61st Air Safety Forum

The Awards Represent Aviation Safety Innovations And Heroic Actions By ALPA Pilots

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) has recognized the accomplishments of six distinguished pilots during its 61st Air Safety Forum. The presentation of ALPA’s prestigious awards and citations were featured during the four-day event.

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Oklahoma Sets A Record For Airport Improvements

Oklahoma Takes A Proactive Stance On Promoting Aviation And Aerospace In The State

Federal, state and city officials will soon celebrate the completion of a runway extension at Enid Woodring Regional Airport, giving pilots training at Vance Air Force Base an alternative airport nearby on which they can land their various jet trainers.

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RN-Aircraft Signs Contract For 10 AW189 Commercial Helicopters

The Order Is The Result Of The Framework Agreement With The Russian Operator Rosneft

Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland has signed a contract for the sale of ten AW189 commercial helicopters to RN-Aircraft, a subsidiary of the oil company Rosneft. The contract foresees that the new helicopters will be used for transportation purposes.

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Aerodays Is Scheduled In The U.K. For The First Time

The European Commission’s Flagship Event Is Scheduled For October 20-23 In Central London

Aerodays, the 7th European Aeronautics Days, is the European flagship event in aviation research and innovation which takes place once, during each EU Research Framework Program. Aero days is claimed to be the only gathering of its kind to bring together the latest research and innovation and Aeronautics and Air transport.

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Europe May See Safer Air Travel In The Future

New ESA Project With Inmarsat Aids Traffic Management Communications

A safer airspace over Europe by 2018 is materializing as ESA’s Iris precursor project recently began development with the unlocking of a further €7.6 million (approx. $8.3 million) of funding.

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Erickson Appoints Michael Williams To Serve Alaska

Brings 26 Years Of Leadership Experience To Erickson’s Alaska Presence

Erickson Incorporated has named Michael Williams as the company’s Alaska Regional Manager. Erickson is expanding its presence in the Alaskan market and has created this leadership position to directly serve local customers.

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Core Systems Introduces FAA Compliant Aircraft Displays For Homeland Security

Allows Multiple Aircraft To Share Information From Multiple Sources

Core Systems Incorporated will be supplying FAA compliant display panels to support the Minotaur mission integration system, allowing multiple aircraft to share information from multiple sources, providing a never before seen level of air, land, and sea domain awareness. As the Minotaur system evolves, it will provide even greater awareness for a greater number of users.

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Bell Helicopter Announces New Senior VP For Customer Support And Service

Glenn Isbell's Appointment Effective Immediately

Glenn Isbell will assume the role of Senior Vice President for the Customer Support and Service organization at Bell Helicopter, effective immediately.

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AVIC Joy Air Holdings Orders 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian Aircraft

The Grand Caravan EX Is Needed To Meet The Demand For Increased Aerial Sightseeing And Charter Tourist Flights

Cessna Aircraft Company has announced an agreement with Zhoushan AVIC Joy Air General Air Co., Ltd. for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft. The aircraft are expected to start being delivered later this year out of the company’s joint venture facility.

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Boeing Flight Services Readies Airline For Delivery Of Its First 787 Dreamliner

Boeing And Vietnam Airlines Announced A Five-Year Pilot-Training Agreement To Support The Hanoi-Based Airline’s 787 Dreamliners.

Under the agreement, Boeing Flight Services, a business unit of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, will provide flight training for the airline’s new 787 Dreamliner fleet at Boeing’s Singapore training campus. Nearly 90 Vietnam Airlines pilots are expected to undergo training this year.

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Wipaire Unveils Aurora Interior

Available For 208, 208B Caravans

Wipaire has unveiled the Aurora interior for the Cessna Caravan series. Fitted with executive appointments and conveniences, the Aurora interior transforms the utilitarian aircraft into a comfortable yet versatile traveler. Wipaire’s engineering and interiors teams coordinated to develop hard goods such as cabinets and divans that the company says are durable yet lighter than competitive products.

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Airborne At OSH15 Day 3 Redux: WomenVenture 2015!, New Rotax 915iS, F-35 Arrives

Also: Lancair Evolution Gets BRS, NextGenFund Update, Pelton Interview-Part 3, Malibu Accident

Now in its 8th consecutive year, WomenVenture, a collaboration between EAA and Women in Aviation International, has become a highlight of the AirVenture. Throughout the day, WomenVenture programs offered women in the aviation industry the opportunity to connect with and inspire one another while enjoying one of the world’s largest aviation events. The F-35 Lightning II made an arrival at Wittman Regional Airport Wednesday afternoon. The airplane is being exhibited for the first time at a civilian air show at Air

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AEA Announces Winners Of ADS-B Promotion

Five Aircraft Owners Receive $1,000 Each Towards Upgrade

To help incentivize owners of general aviation aircraft to meet the FAA's ADS-B Out mandate, the Aircraft Electronics Association recently awarded five aircraft owners with $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, which took place July 20-26. This year marks the second consecutive year the AEA has made the award available to five aircraft owners at AirVenture.

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Smithsonian Launches Partnership With Kickstarter

Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit Chosen for Inaugural Crowdfunding Project

Even the Smithsonian is jumping on the Crowdfunding bandwagon ... and with some pretty spectacular success.  The Institution has embarked on a multi-project partnership with Kickstarter, the funding platform for creative projects. The inaugural project supports conservation of Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit at the National Air and Space Museum. The funds also will be used to digitize and exhibit the 46-year-old suit.

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Governor Cuomo Unveils Vision For LaGuardia Airport

Transformative Redesign Unveiled Monday Will Cost $4 Billion

Governor Cuomo was joined Monday by Vice President Joe Biden to unveil the vision for the comprehensive redesign of LaGuardia Airport. The airport will be transformed into a single, structurally unified main terminal with expanded transportation access, significantly increased taxiway space and upgraded passenger amenities.

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Eleven Seabees Make Memorable Flight Into Seaplane Base

The Largest Gathering Of Republic Seabees Ever Attends  AirVenture

EAA AirVenture 2015 hosted the largest gathering of Republic Seabee seaplanes. On Thursday, eleven Seabees took off in a special salute fly-by starting at Wittman Field and ending with water demonstrations at the EAA Seaplane base.

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AeroSports Update: Medical Rules For Pilots Without Medicals

Sport Pilots And Glider Pilots Flying Without Medicals Must Comply With Fit-For-Flight Rules

In a letter sent to all U.S. Senators, the Airline Pilots Association’s (ALPA) president, Tim Canoll, claims he represents 52,000 pilots and 31 airlines in his belief that changes to the 3rd class medical requirements are dangerous. His letter describes his concerns, and he also displays his lack of knowledge about the 3rd class medical and the regulations as they apply to pilots not required to have medicals.

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Tora! Tora! Tora! Demonstration Is About More Than Flying

Narration, Pyrotechnics, And Pilots Are All Components Of The Show

On December 8th, 1941, President Roosevelt announced that the United States of America was going to war with Japan. The day before, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, destroying half of the American naval forces. The Japanese used Zeros, Kates, and Vals in the attack. Now, 74 years later, the flying group Tora! Tora! Tora! is reenacting the attack at airshow across the country.

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Thai Airways Cutting 1,400 Jobs

Airline Suspending Flights To Los Angeles And Rome Under Restructuring Plan

As part of an overall restructuring plan, Thai Airways International is cutting 1,401 jobs and eliminating flights to Los Angeles and Rome in an effort to reduce operating costs by 20 percent.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.29.15)

“The avionics repair shop industry in the U.S. has only 53 months remaining to equip the entire general aviation fleet of more than 100,000 aircraft with ADS-B Out equipment.” Source: AEA president Paula Derks.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.29.15): Expect Departure Clearance Time

The time issued to a flight to indicate when it can expect to receive departure clearance. EDCTs are issued as part of Traffic Management Programs, such as a Ground Delay Program (GDP).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.29.15)

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