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February 01, 2017

Airborne 02.01.17: KSMO Reaction Mounts, Citation's 45th, Kespry Drone 2

Also: Night Gyroplane Ratings, Ready Made CH-750s, Aircraft Tracking, M600 Approval, Cernan Honor, Horizon Air, Airbus Helicopters

As you know by now, in a surprise Saturday announcement, the FAA and City of Santa Monica, California reached a questionable long-term agreement concerning the future operation of Santa Monica Airport (KSMO). Under the agreement, the airport will continue to operate through 2028 (and can close it as of 2019), the runway length will be reduced from approximately 5,000’ to 3,500’ and the city’s right to operate a proprietary aeronautical service business was

Airborne 02.01.17: KSMO Reaction Mounts, Citation's 45th, Kespry Drone 2

Also: Night Gyroplane Ratings, Ready Made CH-750s, Aircraft Tracking, M600 Approval, Cernan Honor, Horizon Air, Airbus Helicopters

As you know by now, in a surprise Saturday announcement, the FAA and City of Santa Monica, California reached a questionable long-term agreement concerning the future operation of Santa Monica Airport (KSMO). Under the agreement, the airport will continue to operate through 2028 (and can close it as of 2019), the runway length will be reduced from approximately 5,000’ to 3,500’ and the city’s right to operate a proprietary aeronautical service business was reiterated. The reaction by the aviation community was stunned by what appears to be a surprise 180 degree turn by the agency. It’s time to party! Textron Aviation is celebr

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Drone Industry Wary Of President Trump's Regulations Policy

Some Fear Anti-Regulation Policies May Stymie Growth Of Drone Businesses

President Donald Trump's executive order requiring agencies to eliminate two regulations for each new regulation created has sent a few ripples of concern through some segments of the drone industry.

Trig Announces New Product, New Partnership

TT26 Designed For The UAS Market

It’s an exciting time for UAS operators as the pace of technological development makes more ambitious operational capabilities a reality.

Trans States Pilot Leaders Sign Letter Of Agreement For Bonus/Retention Program

New Hire FOs Eligible For A $30,000 Signing And Retention Bonus

A Letter of Agreement (LoA) has been signed by representatives of Trans State Airlines, represented by ALPA, and the carrier's management. The agreement addresses the pilots’ immediate economic concerns and also represents an attempt to stem pilot attrition and recruit more aviators.

Civil Air Patrol Supports Air Force Fighter Training Prior To Super Bowl

Texas Wing Flies CAP Cessnas As Targets In Air Intercept Exercises

Civil Air Patrol’s Texas Wing is flying in southeast Texas to help the Air Force ensure the safety and security of airspace around NRG Stadium and Super Bowl 51.

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uAvionix Demos Dime Sized ADS-B

Designed For High Traffic Density Drone Operations

An ADS-B transceiver the size of a dime designed specifically for UAS has been developed and tested by uAvionix Corporation.

Beech Staggerwing Up For Auction

'Buy It Now' Price On Ebay Is Nearly $600,000

The owner of a pristine 1944 Beechcraft G17S Staggerwing is offering his airplane for sale on the online auction site Ebay. The bidding will go on for a about another 10 days, or you can "Buy It Now" for $589,000.

Air Georgian Pilots Vote To Join ALPA

Adds More Than 230 Pilots To The Union's Roster

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has announced that the pilots employed by Air Georgian Limited, an Air Canada Express carrier, voted overwhelmingly for the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) as their new collective bargaining representative. A formal certification of ALPA as the pilots’ representative should be issued soon.

First ForeFlight Update For 2017 Now Available

New Features Help In Preflight Planning, Flight, And Logging

ForeFlight has released version 8.3, the first major update of the popular flight planning app for 2017. The company has posted information on its website to explain some of the new features included in the update.

University Of Alaska Southeast UAS Scholarship Deadline Approaching

More Than 50 UAS-Specific Scholarships Available From The University

Students planning to attend the University of Alaska Southeast in its UAS program have until February 15th to apply for scholarships.

Airbus Helicopters Looks Ahead To First Flight Of VSR700 VTOL UAV

Aircraft Should Be Flying By The End Of The Year, Company Says

The VSR700 VTOL UAS introduced by Airbus Helicopters in October of last year should fly for the first time before the end of 2017, according to company CEO Guillaume Faury.

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Passenger Posts Video Moments Before Being Fatally Injured In Aircraft Accident

Accident Occurred During Demonstration For Australia Day In Perth

A woman who was fatally injured when the Grumman G-73 Seaplane on which she was a passenger went down in the Swan River in Perth, Australia had posted a video to Instagram moments before the accident occurred.

Aero-TV: Viking Aircraft Engines - Talking Turbo's... and Other Upgrades

Honda Automotive Engines Serve As The Basis For A Line Of Aircraft Engines For Experimental Airplanes…

While at the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell stopped by the display of Viking Aircraft Engines to get caught up on what’s new with their unique line of Honda automobile conversion engines for aircraft.

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Aero-TV: Viking Aircraft Engines - Talking Turbo's... and Other Upgrades

Honda Automotive Engines Serve As The Basis For A Line Of Aircraft Engines For Experimental Airplanes…

While at the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell stopped by the display of Viking Aircraft Engines to get caught up on what’s new with their unique line of Honda automobile conversion engines for aircraft. Jim met up with Jan Eggenfellner, who is the President of Viking Aircraft Engines.

NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation Of Elaine Chao As DOT Secretary

Looks Forward To Working With Chao On NextGen Implementation

The NBAA commends the United States Senate for confirming Elaine Chao as Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary.

Bell Helicopter Confirms Delay In Relentless Certification

Aircraft Have Been Grounded Since July 2016 Accident

Bell Helicopter has confirmed that there will be a delay in the certification of its 525 Relentless helicopter due to a fatal accident involving one of its test aircraft last July.

Attorney Says FAA/Santa Monica Deal Threatens National Airport System

Former FAA Deputy Administrator Says Terms Of The 'Compromise' Are Not Clear

There has be a lot written since Saturday in both the aviation press and the general media concerning the FAA's decision to allow Santa Monica to close KSMO no later than 2028. But attorney Sandy Murdock, a former FAA Deputy Administrator and one-time chief-counsel at the FAA says the terms of the compromise are not clear, and there are serious threats to the nation's airport system.

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Lockheed Can Achieve Significant Savings On Next Batch Of F-35s

Larger Production Run Will Help Drive Down Costs

Lockheed Martin will cut the cost of the next batch of F-35 jets by about $600 million by building more of the airplanes in the next production run.

EAA Celebrates 25 Years Of Young Eagles

Several Events To Be Held During The Year

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Young Eagles program, which began in 1992 and has provided more than 2 million young people ages 8-17 with an introduction to the world of personal aviation.

Santa Monica Airport Association Vows To Fight On

Says Everything That Can Be Done Must Be Done To Save Airport

The Santa Monica Airport Association is not going to just roll over and allow the FAA and the city to close the airport in 2028.

Citation Pilot Group Responds To FAA Santa Monica Settlement

Shortening Runway 'Severely Limits Jet Operations', CJP Says

The Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association (CJP), an organization of more than 800 owners, pilots, and enthusiasts of the Cessna Citation line of light jet aircraft, is monitoring developments following an unprecedented settlement regarding the future of embattled Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Southern California.

Airborne 01.31.17: Aviation HoF Investigated, Raytheon/Leonardo Quit, Drone Race

Also: Lycoming Engines, Aero-Calendar, Rotax Engines, Bombardier ADS-B, StandardAero, Webb Telescope, NBAA Security

Ohio Congressman Michael Turner has sent a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the National Aviation Hall of Fame as a result of receiving troubling information concerning the Hall of Fame finances. Congressman Turner is exercising his oversight authority to investigate these allegations against the Congressionally Chartered organization. The letter said in part, “My office has received complaints of financial mismanagement and misappropriation of NAHF resources and a

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.01.17)

"We look forward to working closely with Secretary Chao on the implementation of a Next Generation aviation system in a way that ensures the U.S. remains the world’s aviation leader today and for decades to come.” Source: NBAA statement on the confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.01.17): Visual Descent Point

A defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.01.17)

NOAA's Aviation Weather Center -- METARS

NOAA's METAR Page -- To check the latest METAR texts: Enter 4-letter ICAO station identifier. If more than one, be sure to insert one or more spaces between stations. (Example: KDEN KCOS @WY).

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