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A4A, ALPA Applaud ATC Privatization Plan

FAA Administrator Huerta Releases Statement Supporting The Move

While the reaction to President Donald Trump's plan to privatize Air Traffic Control has raised numerous red flags among the GA and business aviation communities, airlines are generally pleased with the proposal.

Poll Finds Teachers Concerned About Student's Interest In STEM

Few Teachers Believe Students Are Interested In Subjects That Would Lead Them To Space Exploration Careers

A strong future Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workforce is vital to sending humans to Mars, yet a new survey commissioned by Lockheed Martin shows about a third of U.S. middle school and high school teachers (36 percent) see enthusiasm from their students about STEM learning. To help address these findings, today the company unveiled new resources as part of its Generation Beyond program, including a space-themed curriculum and new app that simulates what it's like to explore the surface of Mars.

Air Force Announces Significant Changes To Aviation Bonus Program

Boosts Maximum Bonuses Authorized In The FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act

As part of its retention efforts, the Air Force released details on the fiscal year 2017 Aviation Bonus Program (AvB) June 5, 2017. This year’s program implements an increase in maximum bonus amounts authorized in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act in addition to more flexibility in contract lengths.

JetBlue Pilots Receive $2.5 Million Grant For Negotiations

Support Coming From ALPA's Major Contingency Fund

The pilots of JetBlue Airways, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA) have received access to a $2.5 million allocation from ALPA’s Major Contingency Fund (MCF) to support the pilots’ critical phase of endgame contract negotiations. The allocation was announced on May 31 after a special vote by the Association’s Executive Council to release the funds, and comes after more than two years of direct contract negotiations between JetBlue management and the airline’s 3,400 pilots.

FAA Awards STC For The G5 DG/HSI In Certificated Aircraft

AML Covers Over 650 Individual Aircraft

The FAA has awarded an STC to Garmin for the G5 electronic flight instrument for installation as a replacement directional gyro (DG) or horizontal situation indicator (HSI) in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. When paired with select VHF NAV/COMMs or GPS navigators, the G5 can be considered primary for displaying magnetic heading, VOR/LOC guidance and/or GPS course guidance, as well as distance and groundspeed. The installation of dual G5 electronic flight instruments can also eliminate the dependency on a failure-prone vacuum system.

Aircraft Engines Market Worth $92.38 Billion By 2022

Turbofan Segment Likely To See The Highest Growth

A new report ... "Aircraft Engines Market by Type (Turboprop, Turbofan, Turboshaft, Piston Engine), Application (Military Aviation, Commercial Aviation, General Aviation), Platform (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" published by MarketsandMarkets ... forecasts that the aircraft engines market is projected to grow from an estimated $68.05 billion in 2017 to $92.38 billion by 2022.

'That's All Brother' Team Hopes To Return To Normandy In 2019

Would Be Present For the 75th Anniversary Of D-Day

The Commemorative Air Force hopes to return the first aircraft over Normandy on D-Day hopes to France for the 75th anniversary of the invasion, and they are looking for your help to accomplish that goal.

EAA Founder’s Innovation Prize Competition Entries Accepted Through June 15

Best And Brightest To Be Chosen At AirVenture

The doers, dreamers, and innovators who are ready to change the way people fly have until June 15 to submit their best ideas for the 2017 Founder’s Innovation Prize competition hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and presented by Airbus.

Colorado Governor Hickenlooper Proclaims June As Aviation Appreciation Month

Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) And Colorado Division of Aeronautics Welcome The Move

The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) and the Colorado Division of Aeronautics are pleased to announce the release of Governor John Hickenlooper’s Proclamation declaring June 2017 to be General Aviation Appreciation Month.

Orbital ATK’s “S.S. John Glenn” Cygnus Departs, Begins Secondary Mission

Company Completes Successful Delivery And Removal Of Critical Cargo During Seventh Operational Mission For NASA

The Cygnus spacecraft has successfully unberthed from the International Space Station, beginning the next phase of its mission before it reenters Earth’s atmosphere. The “S.S. John Glenn” will now conduct three secondary payload missions including the Saffire-III fire experiment, deployment of four CubeSats and an experiment to further study spacecraft conditions upon reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere.

Airbus Demos Regular Customer Delivery Flights With Sustainable Jet Fuel

Fifteen A350 XWB Deliveries Already Dispatched To Cathay Pacific All With Jet Fuel Blend

Showing its strong commitment towards eco-efficiency, Airbus becomes the first aircraft manufacturer to offer its customers the option of delivering new jets using a blend of sustainable jet fuel.

XTI Aircraft Company To Exhibit At Paris Air Show

Hosted By the French Aerospace Industries Association

The Paris Air Lab Programming Committee has selected XTI Aircraft Company to exhibit at the Paris Air Show. The exhibit space is hosted by the French Aerospace Industries Association in coordination with Starburst Accelerator, a major aerospace, defense and security investment fund and consulting firm. In addition to exhibiting in the Concorde Hall with other early stage aerospace companies, XTI will be presenting its TriFan 600 aircraft to a group of investors, major industry, and media representatives during a dedicated session in the afternoon of June 20th at the show.

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Aero-TV: TruTrak’s New Vizion STC – Affordable Autopilots for GA

Increasing Safety In Legacy Aircraft…

Earlier this year the FAA approved an STC for installation kits for the TruTrak Vizion autopilot in a select group of aircraft. The STC approval means that installation brackets and hardware for the TruTrak autopilot can be installed for the Vizion autopilot in Cessna 172 (F through R models) and all Cessna 177s. Andrew Barker, president and CEO of Tru Trak Flight Systems, told ANN news editor Tom Patton at Sun 'n Fun that the company also received a PMA for the kits, clearing the way for them to be manufactured.

GA Industry Responds To ATC Privatization Proposal

Letter To President Trump Outlines GA's Concerns About Too Much Power For Airlines

A group of 16 associations representing general, business and sport aviation have sent a letter President Donald Trump expressing concerns about his plan announced Monday to privatize Air Traffic Control.

AAAA Calls ATC Privatization A 'Gift' To Airlines

Alliance For Aviation Across America Calls Notion Airlines Can Operate The System More Efficiently 'Laughable'

In one of the strongest statements opposing the privatization of Air Traffic Control, the Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA) says that the proposal amounts to a "gift" to the nation's commercial airlines "at a time when they least deserve it."

Congressman Larsen Blasts ATC Privatization Proposal

Says Plan 'Does Not Pass The Small Test'

President Donald Trump's plan to privatize ATC will likely not have a smooth ride through Congress, if a statement released by Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top-Ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, is any indication.

Japanese Pilot Takes Top Spot In Red Bull Air Race In Chiba

Yoshihide Muroya Wowed His 55,000 Fans With The Perfect Flight When It Mattered Most

A hometown hero claimed the top spot on the podium last weekend at the Red Bull Air Race in Chiba, Japan. Yoshihide Muroya took the win in Chiba, and Petr Kopfstein collected his first podium appearance in an amazing race.

Airline Passenger Group Says Airline Control Of ATC Is Not The Answer

Not All Passenger Advocacy Groups Agree With The Proposal

While President Donald Trump touted the support of passenger advocacy groups for his proposal to privatize ATC in his speech Monday, not all such organizations are on board with the idea. According to FlyersRights.org, the proposal represents the creation of an airline controlled corporate monopoly to take over the nation's air traffic control system from the FAA.

NIAS, NASA Test The Next Phase Of NASA's UAS Traffic Management System

Five Different Aircraft Flown Demonstrating Multiple Scenarios

On May 25, the FAA-designated Nevada UAS Test Site and its NASA Partners flew five different Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or drones) demonstrating multiple operational scenarios, including parachute initiated emergency supply deliveries and aerial survey operations. In addition to flying the specific NASA Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) missions, the UAVs were flown beyond the pilot's visual line of sight.

Airborne 06.06.17: ATC Privatization Battle Looms, Kitty Hawk Flyer, BambiCopter

Also: Dumb Illinois Pilots Regs, Aero-Calendar, Collision Avoidance, Aviation Scholarship, 3000th F-35A Sortie, Heli-Corridor, PAL-V

In a White House announcement that was long on hyperbole and short on substance, President Donald Trump announced his plan for shifting Air Traffic Control from the FAA to a private, nonprofit corporation in a speech from the East Room of the White House, though few if any details were revealed. In the 11 minute speech, Trump criticized the FAA for continuing to use a system that is "stuck painfully in the past", and the billions of dollars that have been "wasted" on its m

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.07.17)

"Our associations represent the individuals and companies that make up a significant portion of the diverse and interrelated general aviation industry in the United States. This is an industry that generates more than one million jobs, and more than $200 billion for the nation’s economy." Source: Excerpt from a letter sent by 16 GA and business aviation entities to the White House opposing President Trump's plan to privatize ATC).

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FAA Administrator Huerta Releases Statement Supporting The Move

Few Teachers Believe Students Are Interested In Subjects That Would Lead Them To Space Exploration Careers

Boosts Maximum Bonuses Authorized In The FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act

Support Coming From ALPA's Major Contingency Fund

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AML Covers Over 650 Individual Aircraft

Turbofan Segment Likely To See The Highest Growth

Would Be Present For the 75th Anniversary Of D-Day

Best And Brightest To Be Chosen At AirVenture

Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) And Colorado Division of Aeronautics Welcome The Move

Company Completes Successful Delivery And Removal Of Critical Cargo During Seventh Operational Mission For NASA

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Fifteen A350 XWB Deliveries Already Dispatched To Cathay Pacific All With Jet Fuel Blend

Hosted By the French Aerospace Industries Association

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Increasing Safety In Legacy Aircraft…

Letter To President Trump Outlines GA's Concerns About Too Much Power For Airlines

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Alliance For Aviation Across America Calls Notion Airlines Can Operate The System More Efficiently 'Laughable'

Says Plan 'Does Not Pass The Small Test'

Yoshihide Muroya Wowed His 55,000 Fans With The Perfect Flight When It Mattered Most

Not All Passenger Advocacy Groups Agree With The Proposal

Five Different Aircraft Flown Demonstrating Multiple Scenarios

Also: Dumb Illinois Pilots Regs, Aero-Calendar, Collision Avoidance, Aviation Scholarship, 3000th F-35A Sortie, Heli-Corridor, PAL-V

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