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Aero-News Alert: Young Eagle Flight Accident

Midair Collision Between Skyhawk and SeaRey Results In One Plane Down, Two Dead

ANN is monitoring early reports in which a midair collision, during a Young Eagle event, has apparently resulted in the fatal downing of a Cessna 172 (with two aboard) and the safe recovery of the Experimental amphibious SeaRey. According to local news reports, an inflight collision occurred six statute miles ESE of the Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport (NY) at approximately 1040 local time. The accident involved a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and an experimental Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey...

Long Overdue: Bob Hoover Honored With Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

Selected For The Honor By The National Aeronautic Association

Robert L. “Bob” Hoover will receive the 2014 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The trophy is awarded annually to a living American for "…significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States." One of the most important, historic, and visible aviation and aerospace awards in the world, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy reflects a timeline of aviation and aerospace’s most innovative inventors, explorers, industrialists, and public servants.

First U.S. Built A-29 Super Tucano For USAF LAS Program Unveiled

Airplane To Be Deployed To Afghanistan

The first United States-built A-29 Super Tucano light air support aircraft was unveiled Thursday in Jacksonville, FL in a roll-out ceremony with the U.S. Air Force and government officials, industry and community representatives. The aircraft, which also performs as an advanced trainer, is the first of 20 that are being delivered to the U.S. Air Force for its Light Air Support (LAS) program.

Bombardier, Macquarie AirFinance Sign Purchase Agreement

Leasing Company To Acquire Up To 50 CSeries Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced Thursday that a wholly owned affiliate of Macquarie AirFinance has signed a firm purchase agreement for 40 CS300 jetliners and has taken options on an additional 10 CS300 aircraft.

Exelis: ADS-B Program Delivering Benefits Now

Awarded A $1.8 Billion Contract In 2007 For ADS-B Infrastructure

As the prime contractor responsible for the FAA's execution of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) program, Exelis says it is delivering surveillance coverage requirements on budget and on schedule. ADS-B is the cornerstone pillar of the FAA’s NextGen initiative to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system.

EASA Allows Electronic Devices To Remain On, Connected Throughout Flight

New Guidelines Allow PEDs To Be Used Without Switching To 'Airplane Mode'

EASA has released new guidelines for European Airlines concerning cell phones and other Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs).

AFA Honors CAP With Lifetime Achievement Award

Marks 70-Plus Years Of Contributing To The National Defense

The Air Force Association has honored Civil Air Patrol with its 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of its more than 70 years of helping secure the American homeland, especially its service during World War II.

Sierra Nevada Space Systems Lays Off Employees

But Company Vows To Push Ahead With Dream Chaser Program

Sierra Nevada Corp has laid off some 90 employees after being left out of the Commercial Crew awards announced by NASA earlier this week.

NextGen Planners Didn't Account For UAVs

'Oncoming Tidal Wave Must Be Dealt With,' Official Says

When Congress passed the legislation that created the NextGen air traffic control system in 2003, the word "drone" was something that was almost exclusively associate with military operations overseas. And now, with the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle industry burgeoning, FAA officials say they didn't adequately plan for UAVs when conceptualizing NextGen.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.27.14)

“There are very few people in the world that capture the history, progress, importance, and sheer excitement of aviation and aerospace like Bob Hoover.” Source: Jim Albaugh, NAA Chairman and selection committee member. Hoover has been selected to receive the NAA's Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for 2014.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.27.14): Hard Landing

An event during landing that results in excessive G-forces being transmitted into the structure of the aircraft and may result in an inspection for damage to the aircraft.