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January 06, 2015

Airborne 01.06.15: New Boss At AAA, McWherter Offers Thanks, Hybrid Triplane!

Also: O-100 Engine Update, Chinese Mooney, DoT Loves Music, Stangarone Starts Consultancy, Airbus/AgustaWestland/Sikorsky Compete

Sixty-one years ago Robert L. Taylor - pilot and mechanic - saw the future and saved the past. He formed the Antique Airplane Association in Ottumwa, Iowa at a time when many of the airplanes we now consider classics hadn't even been built. Now, after six decades serving as AAA president, the AAA Board of Directors has elected pilot/mechanic and AAA Executive Director, Brent Taylor, to become the new AAA President. ANN’s Jim Campbell wrote, in part, “One of the most distressing events of 2014 may have been found

Airborne 01.06.15: New Boss At AAA, McWherter Offers Thanks, Hybrid Triplane!

Also: O-100 Engine Update, Chinese Mooney, DoT Loves Music, Stangarone Starts Consultancy, Airbus/AgustaWestland/Sikorsky Compete

Sixty-one years ago Robert L. Taylor - pilot and mechanic - saw the future and saved the past. He formed the Antique Airplane Association in Ottumwa, Iowa at a time when many of the airplanes we now consider classics hadn't even been built. Now, after six decades serving as AAA president, the AAA Board of Directors has elected pilot/mechanic and AAA Executive Director, Brent Taylor, to become the new AAA President. ANN’s Jim Campbell wrote, in part, “One of the most distressing events of 2014 may have been found in our observations of the US Navy's investigation and judgment of someone who had once been one of that service's most lauded fl

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SpaceX Launch To ISS Scrubbed

SpaceX Says Next Launch Opportunity Is Friday If Issue Is Resolved

The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch scheduled for Tuesday morning at 6:20 a.m. EST aborted with one minute, 21 seconds left on the countdown clock. A thrust vector control actuator for the Falcon 9’s second stage failed to perform as expected, resulting in a launch abort.

Flight Testing Underway On GE Passport Engine

Will Power Bombardier Global 7000/8000 Aircraft

Flight testing of GE Aviation's Passport engine for Bombardier’s new Global 7000 and Global 8000 business is underway on GE Aviation’s 747-100 flying test-bed.

Dorcey Takes Helm Of SAFE As Interim E.D.

Succeeds Doug Stewart, Who Announced His Retirement In November

Charter member John Dorcey of Oshkosh, Wisconsin took the helm of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) on Monday as interim Executive Director (E.D.), succeeding long-time ED Doug Stewart, who announced his retirement in November. Stewart was a founder of SAFE in 2009 and through the years helped build SAFE to its present eminence.

Mark Van Tine Joins EAA Board Of Directors

Jeppesen CEO Committed To Aviation’s Future Through Involvement In Youth Programs

Mark Van Tine, Chief Executive Officer of Jeppesen and Vice President of digital aviation for The Boeing Company, has joined the top leadership of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest member of the EAA Board of Directors.

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Boeing, Royal Air Maroc Celebrate Arrival of Airline's First 787

Dreamliner To Enhance Airline's Long Haul Route Capability

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc this past weekend celebrated the arrival into Morocco of its first 787 Dreamliner. The airline will be the first carrier in the Mediterranean region to operate the 787.

Elbit Systems Awarded Approximately $100 Million Contract

Deal For Purchase Of New Firefighting Aircraft, Operation Of Firefighting Squadron

Elbit Systems has been awarded an approximately $100 million contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) to procure six new firefighting aircraft and operate the firefighting squadron, which will consist of a total of fourteen aircraft, including eight aircraft previously procured by Elbit Systems. The contract, to be performed over an eight-year period, also covers flight hours, infrastructure upgrade, maintenance, airstrip operation, handling of fire retardants and other aspects of operating the squadron.

Blue Angels Arrive At CA Winter Base

Will Train For Three Months At NAF El Centro

The Blue Angels arrived over the weekend at their winter base at Naval Air Facility El Centro to begin training for the coming air show season.

Stangarone & Associates Brings Together Industry Leaders

New Global Aviation/Aerospace/Defense/Air Travel Consultancy Formed

Thirty highly respected industry leaders and professionals – including several former CEOs -- have joined in a broad-based business consultancy that specializes in Aviation, Aerospace, Defense and Air Travel under the banner of a new company -- Stangarone & Associates.

Airbus, AgustaWestland, Sikorsky Compete For Polish Military Contract

Have All Submitted Bids For Deal Estimated To Be Worth $3 Billion

Three helicopter giants have all submitted bids to replace Poland's fleet of aging, Soviet-era helicopters.

CAF National Capitol Squadron Seeks Crowdfunding For BT-13 Repairs

Aircraft Grounded Since Last March

In mid-March, the Commemorative Air Force BT-13 aircraft experienced a loss of power and vibration on the downwind leg, but the pilot was able to make a safe, essentially power-off landing. The engine went to the overhaul facility at Covington Aircraft Engines where their overhaul contract estimate plus other accessories work needed, freight, and parts result in a complete overhaul that will cost $78,000.

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Alabama DOT Leases Citation CJ4

Replaces 26-Year-Old Airplane For Official Use

The Alabama Department of Transportation has replaced a 26-year-old Cessna Citation II jet with a new CJ4 to be used by Governor Robert Bentley and other state officials for emergency, economic development, and other travel, according to the state DOT.

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First 'Made In China' Mooney Rolls Off Assembly Line

Company Has 17 Chinese-Manufactured Airplanes On Order From Five Customers

The first Mooney M20TN airplane to be manufactured in China has rolled off the company's assembly line in Central China's Henan province.

China Certifies Comac ARJ21

First Chinese Commercial Jet Positioned To Compete In The Regional Jet Market

China's CAAC has certified the Comac ARJ21-700 airliner, clearing the way for deliveries of the single-aisle airplane.

U.S. DOT Issues Final Rule Regarding Air Travel With Musical Instruments

Will Allow Them In The Cabin ... If Space Is Available

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to implement section 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which requires that U.S. airlines accept musical instruments as carry-on or checked baggage on commercial passenger flights, provided that certain conditions are met.

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Winds, Weather Slow Bill Harrelson's World Record Attempt

Returned To Chile After First Try At Pacific Crossing

Bill Harrelson's record attempt to circumnavigate the globe over both the North and South poles has hit a snag. He departed Punta Arenas Chile on December 31st for leg three of his trip, bound for Hamilton, New Zealand by way of the South Pole. He and his team kept a careful watch on the weather--especially the winds--and ultimately decided safety required a turn back to Chile.

U.S. Navy Supports AirAsia 8501 Search And Recovery Effort

Additional Assets Deployed To The Region In Search For Downed Airliner

The U.S. Navy is providing support to Indonesia in the search and recovery of AirAsia Flight QZ8501. The Navy has pushed its newest and most capable platforms forward in support of this important effort. USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived in the search area Jan. 3 and has commenced search efforts for Air Asia flight QZ8501 at the request of the Indonesian government.

AeroSports Update: Progress Report On The Pegasus O-100 Engine

Promising News From Pegasus Power Regarding Their DP-1, O-100 Kit Engine Being Developed For The Experimental Market

The Pegasus O-100 kit engine started off as a Continental O- 200 being cut-in-half with the idea of providing a lightweight alternative for experimental aircraft requiring an engine in the 60 horsepower range. Now, we have updates on the progress on this project.

Seven-Year-Old Girl Survives KY Airplane Accident

Four Others Fatally Injured When Plane Went Down Following Florida Vacation

A seven-year-old girl walked out of the woods in Kentucky looking for help after she survived an accident that fatally injured her parents, sister, and a cousin that were returning from Key West, FL.

Airborne 01.05.15: Fly-In Gets FAA Refund, Harrelson Circling Globe, Korean Air

Also: UAL Fined, AVW, Airlines Sue 'Legal' Website, Boeing Production, Airbus Heli SAIB

The Northwest EAA Fly-In in Arlington, Washington, received a late new year’s surprise. The FAA has decided to return fees once mandated for ATC services at the event. After a review, the FAA determined that the service provided during the Fly-in is not more than the usual service provided for the airport. However, they also said that if the Fly-in services do increase, the issue of levying charges will be reviewed. Last week we reported that Bill Harrelson had departed his home base in North Carolina on December 28 in

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.06.15)

"We know how important instruments are to musicians and are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that they are not damaged while being transported on airlines.” Source: U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.06.15): Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)

A regulatory action issued by the FAA via the U.S. NOTAM System, under the authority of United States Code, Title 49. TFRs are issued within the sovereign airspace of the United States and its territories to restrict certain aircraft from operating within a defined area on a temporary basis to protect persons or property in the air or on the ground.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.06.15)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Provides access to aerospace-related citations, full-text online documents, and images and videos. The types of information include: conference papers, journal articles, meeting papers, patents, research reports, images, movies, and technical videos – scientific and technical information (STI) created or funded by NASA.

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