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February 06, 2015

First Flight: Dassault Aviation's New Falcon 8X

Company Says Ultra-Long Range Trijet On Track For Second Half 2016 Entry Into Service

Dassault Aviation today announced that the company's new flagship, the ultra-long range Falcon 8X, successfully completed its first flight a little more than one month after rollout. With test pilots Eric Gerard and Herve Laverne at the controls, aircraft 8X s/n 01 lifted off from Dassault Aviation's Merignac plant near Bordeaux at 02:00 PM. The aircraft leveled off at 5,000 ft and raised its landing gear before beginning flight handling maneuvers and system tests at 15,000 ft. It later climbed to FL400 accelerating to Mach 0.80. The aircraft subsequently descended to 5,000 feet for approach and landing at 03:45 PM.

Airborne 02.06.15: Falcon 8X 1st Flight, Repair Stations Object, WAI Conference

Also: HH-60W, Barnstorming, Hartzell STC, Embraer KC-390, Eight More UAS Exemptions, NTSB Blames Selfies,

In late breaking news, ANN is pleased to report that the Falcon 8X made what appears to be a flawless first flight that saw the bird go through its first retract cycles, accelerate to Mach .80 and return safely. The Test pilots, judging by their reports, appear to be QUITE happy. Late last month, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association asked the FAA to clarify when the new owner of a repair station may apply for an amended certificate versus a new certificate. When the new repair station regulation was

Airborne 02.06.15: Falcon 8X 1st Flight, Repair Stations Object, WAI Conference

Also: HH-60W, Barnstorming, Hartzell STC, Embraer KC-390, Eight More UAS Exemptions, NTSB Blames Selfies,

In late breaking news, ANN is pleased to report that the Falcon 8X made what appears to be a flawless first flight that saw the bird go through its first retract cycles, accelerate to Mach .80 and return safely. The Test pilots, judging by their reports, appear to be QUITE happy. Late last month, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association asked the FAA to clarify when the new owner of a repair station may apply for an amended certificate versus a new certificate. When the new repair station regulation was published last November wording was added that was not included in the in NPRM, which confuses the issue of when a new or amended certificate is required after ownership o

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Rolls-Royce Trent 700 Engines Worth $140M Selected By Lion Air

Indonesian Carrier Is A New Customer For The Engines

Rolls-Royce has been selected by Indonesian airline Lion Air to supply Trent 700 engines worth $140 million at list prices, to power three Airbus A330ceo aircraft.

NTSB Cites Loss Of Control In 2013 Medical Helicopter Accident

Says Pilot Encountered Night IFR Conditions While Avoiding An Obstacle

The pilot of an Airbus AS350B3 medical helicopter en route to pick up a patient on October 22, 2013 in Somerville, TN lost control of the aircraft after flying into night IFR conditions while avoiding an obstacle in his path, according to the NTSB's probable cause report from the accident.

NASA Spacecraft Returns New Images Of Pluto

New Horizon Is En Route To Historic Encounter With The Dwarf Planet

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft returned its first new images of Pluto on Wednesday, as the probe closes in on the dwarf planet. Although still just a dot along with its largest moon, Charon, the images come on the 109th birthday of Clyde Tombaugh, who discovered the distant icy world in 1930.

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Gogo To Bring ATG-4 In-Flight Connectivity Technology To Business Aviation

New ATG 8000 Offers Business Aircraft Significantly-Enhanced Connectivity Speed And Capacity

Gogo plans to bring its next generation ATG-4 air-to-ground connectivity technology to business aviation, the company announced Wednesday. ATG-4 will be available for business aircraft via a new equipment package called ATG 8000. First shipments are expected in April 2015.

AgustaWestland Completes Deliveries Of AW139s For Italian Police

Eight Helicopters Now In Service Performing Their Missions From Five Bases

The Italian Police have taken delivery of the last AW139 on order, bringing the number of aircraft in service to eight operating from five bases in central and southern Italy comprising three aircraft in Pratica di Mare close to Rome, two helicopters in Reggio Calabria and one each in Bari, Palermo and Fenosu.

Dreamliner Ferry Flight Delivers Humanitarian Aid To Ethiopia, Somalia

Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines, Vital Voices Global Partnership Join Together In The Effort

Three three separate non-profit organizations joined forces with Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines to deliver more than 4,000 pounds of medical supplies and equipment for charities and hospitals in Ethiopia and Somalia.

NASA Aircraft, Spacecraft Aid Atmospheric River Study

ER-2 Inspects A Short-Lived West Coast Weather Event

NASA's ER-2 instrumented research aircraft is scheduled to fly this week as part of a field campaign to study atmospheric rivers, short-lived weather events that carry a flood of moisture from the tropics to the U.S. West Coast. Current forecasts are predicting that northern California will receive several inches of rain from an atmospheric river storm on Thursday and Friday.

ERAU Worldwide To Offer Free Open Accident Investigation Course Online

Curriculum Will Cover Field Work To Final Reports

Aviation accident investigation plays a vital role in ensuring aircraft are designed, maintained and operated in a safe manner. Faculty from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide will share their accident investigation expertise this spring during a free massive open online course (MOOC).

NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Host First Live Emergency Simulation

Drill Conducted At Annual Conference In San Diego

Safety and preparedness was front and center Thursday at the National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA's) Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2015), when attendees took part in a first-ever live emergency response preparedness drill featuring a scenario involving an aircraft crash.

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Travel Company Guild Backs Heathrow Expansion

Says Travel Industry Support Is 'Massive' For The Project

The CEO of the Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC) says support in his industry for an expansion of Heathrow Airport is "massive," compared to support for an expansion at Gatwick.

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AD: Rolls-Royce Corporation Turboprop And Turboshaft Engines

AD NUMBER: 2015-02-22

PRODUCT: Certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) 250-C20, -C20B, and -C20R/2 turboshaft engines.

Sikorsky S-97 Raider Program Begins Ground Tests

Aircraft Remains Tied To The Ground While Systems Are Evaluated

Bladed ground testing, a major milestone, for the S-97 Raider program, is underway, according to Sikorsky. The Raider is an armed reconnaissance rotorcraft designed to significantly outmatch conventional military helicopters in maneuverability, payload, speed, range and high/hot environmental conditions.

2014 Strong Year For Quest Aircraft

Aircraft Deliveries Increased Along With Significant Milestones

Quest Aircraft Company delivered 30 Kodiaks in 2014, an increase over the previous year and a significant increase over 2012. The company also unveiled several product enhancements and upgrades for the airplane.

East Hampton, NY Plans Multiple Airport Restrictions

Goal Is Less Noise In The Exclusive Enclave

The town board of East Hampton on New York's Long Island has introduced restrictions on use of the local airport in an effort to reduce noise in the exclusive enclave.

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Jeppesen Introduces VFR Version Of Mobile FliteDeck

Includes Graphical Weather Data, Route Planning Tools

Jeppesen, has introduced a new version of its popular flight information solution for private pilots who fly under visual flight rules – Mobile FliteDeck VFR. The new 2.0 version of the iPad-based Mobile FliteDeck VFR solution builds on its ability to simplify complex procedures and present critical flight information and real-time data that is uniquely displayed per the preference of the pilot.

Mesa Airlines To Purchase Seven New CRJ900 NextGen Aircraft

Will Increase Mesa's Fleet Of The Type To 64 Aircraft

Mesa Airlines has reached an agreement in principle, subject to definitive documentation, with Montreal-based Bombardier Inc. for the purchase of seven new CRJ900 NextGen aircraft to operate under a long-term capacity purchase agreement with a major U.S. airline. The aircraft will be purchased new from Bombardier and will bring the total number of CRJ900 aircraft operated by the Company to 64.

AeroSports Update: Glider Competition At Chilhowee Gliderport

The First FIA Pan-American Gliding Championships Are Scheduled To Take Place At Chilhowee Gliderport In Benton Tennessee

Chilhowee Gliderport is a stunningly beautiful place surrounded by rolling mountains providing excellent glider flying conditions. The owners of the Gliderport, Jason and Sarah Arnold have worked hard to make this event happen.

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Airborne 02.05.15: New Jepp App, CAP Buys C172s, NBAA Examines US Budget

Also: CAF Update, A-10s On Block, Alaska Airlines Fined, Q400 NG Sale, Mooney Training, Offshore Heli Safety

Jeppesen, has introduced a new version of its Mobile FliteDeck VFR app. The new 2.0 version of the iPad- based Mobile FliteDeck VFR solution presents real time flight information that is uniquely displayed. Mobile FliteDeck VFR now provides pilots with essential data-driven weather forecasts that can integrate with other information on screen. The U.S. Civil Air Patrol has placed an order for 21 new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft, the latest in a relationship spanning 40 years. CAP, a federally chartered no

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.06.15)

“The Town Board recognizes the value of the East Hampton Airport to the community and does not want to impose any greater restriction than is necessary to achieve the Town’s objectives.” Source: East Hampton, NY Town Board member Kathee Burke-Gonzalez.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.06.15): Direction Finder

A radio receiver equipped with a directional sensing antenna used to take bearings on a radio transmitter. Specialized radio direction finders are used in aircraft as air navigation aids.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.06.15)

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NASA doesn't often intentionally crash a spacecraft, and yet the LCROSS spacecraft intentionally impacted the surface of the moon in its ongoing search for evidence of water ice on the lunar surface.

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