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February 08, 2017

Airborne 02.08.17: World View Problems, Bombardier Global@Aspen, Drones and TFRs

Also: CA Safety Advisory, BD-17 And BD-22, Utah Drones, F-35C Fighters, NATA Town Hall, Canadian Airports, ClearVision EVS A $15 million development deal closed more than a year ago between Pima County, AZ and World View, which hopes to carry passengers to the fringe of space under a massive balloon, has been struck down by an Arizona judge, leaving the status of the project in limbo. Working under the agreement, World View has already constructed a 700-foot wide launch pad and headquarters facilities, with some offices already occupied by World View employees. The plan called for World View to lease the

Airborne 02.08.17: World View Problems, Bombardier Global @Aspen, Drone and TFRs

Also: CA Safety Advisory, BD-17 And BD-22, Utah Drones, F-35C Fighters, NATA Town Hall, Canadian Airports, ClearVision EVS

A $15 million development deal closed more than a year ago between Pima County, AZ and World View, which hopes to carry passengers to the fringe of space under a massive balloon, has been struck down by an Arizona judge, leaving the status of the project in limbo. Working under the agreement, World View has already constructed a 700-foot wide launch pad and headquarters facilities, with some offices already occupied by World View employees. The plan called for World View to lease the facility for 10 years, paying between $675,000 to $1.62 million annually in lease fees. Since 2000, Bombardier Global aircraft have achieved more than 2,500 takeoffs and landing

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Lightspeed Aviation Launches Zulu 3 Headset

Claims Improvements In Comfort And Durability Over Previous Models

Lightspeed Aviation has announced the launch of the Zulu 3 ANR headset. The company says the Zulu 3 builds on the performance and features that made the original Zulu and Zulu 2 popular choices for private and professional pilots worldwide, but adds a number of enhancements that result in increased comfort and durability.

Lawsuit Seeks Recall Of 12 TWU Executive Board Members

Petition Filed On Behalf of More Than 7,600 Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants

More than half of the approximately 14,000 Southwest Airlines flight attendants represented by the Transport Workers Union Local 556 have signed a petition demanding the recall of 12 of 17 TWU Local 556 Executive Board members and a subsequent vote to replace those recalled. The recall petition alleges violations of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Transport Workers Union of America.

NBAA Announces Recipients of 2017 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarships

Winners Announced During Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference This Week

The NBAA and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee have announced the recipients of the 2017 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarships. These individuals will be recognized during the 2017 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2017), taking place Feb. 7-10 in Fort Worth, TX.

Teamsters Appeal To Netjets Customers In Dispute Over Subcontracting, Pay

'No Race To The Bottom' When It Comes To Aircraft Maintenance

The Teamsters Airline Division and Local 284 are contacting NetJets customers as part of an effort to publicize their escalating labor dispute over subcontracting critical maintenance and wages.

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Flexjet Earns Fifth Consecutive ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating

Aviation Industry’s Highest Safety Rating Embodies 'Culture Of Safety'

Flexjet has again received the most prestigious aviation safety rating in the United States, the Aviation Research Group/US (ARG/US) Platinum Safety Rating. Flexjet has now earned the biennial Platinum Rating for five consecutive two-year periods since 2008.

Airbus Transfers A380 MSN4 To The Le Bourget Aerospace Museum

Three Other Test Aircraft Also Donated To Museums

As part of its contribution to preserving aviation heritage, Airbus will be transferring four of its test aircraft to museums: the Museum of Air and Space in Paris-Le Bourget and Aeroscopia in Toulouse.

Boeing, NanoRacks Partner To Create First Commercial Airlock

New Privately Funded Passageway To Space Estimated To Increase Station Utilization Once Installed On International Space Station In 2019

Boeing and NanoRacks LLC will partner to develop the first privately funded commercial airlock, enabling the United States to potentially triple the number of small satellites it can deploy from the International Space Station (ISS) during a single airlock cycle.

ALTO Aviation Introduces Cadence Switch System

To Be Presented At AEA In New Orleans

ALTO Aviation has expanded its proud mount and DECU keypad product offerings introducing the new ALTO Cadence Switch System or CSS. This new series of switches allows customizable panel dimensions and functionality through discrete logic and no software.

FlightSafety International Promotes Edward Koharik

Assumes Role Of General Manager, Visual Systems

FlightSafety International announces that Edward Koharik has been promoted to General Manager, Visual Systems. He assumes this responsibility from Jon Hester who retired from FlightSafety after more than 35 years of experience in the design, development and support of flight simulation products and services.

Major U.S. Airlines To Meet With President On Thursday

Topics Will Include ATC Privatization, Competition From Foreign Carriers

CEOs from the major U.S. Airlines will meet with President Trump on Thursday and will likely discuss air traffic control privatization and further limitations on foreign air competition. As profits soar to record levels, passengers face a reduction in flights, shrinking seats, and less reliable air travel especially from small and medium size cities, noted FlyersRights.org.

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Aero-TV: PowerVision Drone Programs - Air/Sea Updates From CES 2017

Ease Of Operation, Form, And Function All Come Together In The PowerEgg…

This is a test; what is it that looks like an egg from the Jurassic era and flies after it has hatched? To answer this question, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, took the opportunity at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas in January 2017 to talk with Merlin Love, who is the Senior Director of Sales for PowerVision, a company that produces a drone known as the PowerEgg.

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Aero-TV: PowerVision Drone Programs - Air/Sea Updates From CES 2017

Ease Of Operation, Form, And Function All Come Together In The PowerEgg…

This is a test; what is it that looks like an egg from the Jurassic era and flies after it has hatched? To answer this question, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, took the opportunity at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas in January 2017 to talk with Merlin Love, who is the Senior Director of Sales for PowerVision, a company that produces a drone known as the PowerEgg.

Pat Tiberi (R-OH) Introduces Aircraft Management Services Tax Bill

Companion Bill In The U.S. Senate Introduced By Senator Sherrod Brown(D-OH)

Representative Pat Tiberi (R-OH) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation (H.R. 896) Monday clarifying that aircraft management services are not subject to air transportation taxes. A companion bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Tuesday.

Report: Drone-Powered Business Solutions Market Worth $84.31 Bln By 2025

Businesses Worldwide Are Exploring New Applications For UAVs

The global drone-powered business solutions market size is anticipated to reach $84.31 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Drones have now moved past the hobby realm and are increasingly being used for a wide range of applications. Businesses across the world are exploring new applications of drones in their day-to-day operations.

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Patria Orders Diamond Trainer Aircraft

Purchase Includes Five Aircraft And Two Sims

Patria has purchased five training aircraft and two flight training simulators from the Austrian manufacturer Diamond Aircraft Industries. The purchase consists of four single engine DA40 NG aircraft and one DA42-VI multi-engine training aircraft. Two Flight Navigation and Procedures Trainers (FNPT II) for DA42-VI aircraft are also included in the purchase.

Spirit Pilots Call For New Contract In Light Of Airline's Financial Projections

ALPA: Historic Profits Continue As Pilot Compensation Grossly Lags Industry

The pilots of Spirit Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) responded to initial analyst reports that project Spirit will announce 2016 earnings of approximately $450 million. Among U.S. airlines that have reported 2016 earnings thus far, Spirit would lead the pack with a nearly 20 percent profit margin.

Red Bull Air Race Series Opens In Abu Dhabi This Weekend

Tenth Time For The City To Host The Event

Abu Dhabi plays host to the Red Bull Air Race for the 10th time in 2017, with racing set for this weekend It will once again set the scene as the action-packed season opener for a brand new World Championship.

Hempstead, NY Drone Law Presumes Guilt

Mere Possession Of A Drone Can Subject The Owner To Penalties

An examination of a drone law passed last year by the town of Hempstead, NY reveals a very disturbing section for anyone who might be transporting a drone through the city.

John Shell Safe After 'Super 6' Went Down In NC

Airplane Impacted Terrain And Caught Fire

Pilot John Shell was able to walk away from an accident which occurred Monday afternoon in Morganton, NC.

Airborne 02.07.17: BasicMed Update, EFIS/HeliSAS Demo, EAA-Seaplane Pilots

Also: Yuneec H520, Aero-Calendar, Boeing Labor, Bezos Boost, AirSatOne, New ASTM Boss, Utah Drones

Questions are being answered following an analysis of President Trump’s executive order to hold pending and new regulations for a 60-day review. Industry analysis tends to indicate that the freeze does not apply to BasicMed, which provides a long-anticipated alternative to medical certification. The executive order is a standard operating procedure for new administrations. The order exempts “any regulations subject to statutory or judicial deadlines.” Genesys Aerosystems will unveil its n

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.08.17)

“While our company posts industry-leading profit margins, Spirit pilots’ pay rates and retirement benefits continue to be well below industry standard.” Source: Capt. Stuart Morrison, chairman of Spirit pilots’ unit of ALPA.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.08.17): Out Of Service

When a piece of equipment, a system, a facility or a service is not operational, certified (if required) and immediately “available” for Air Traffic or public use.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.08.17)

It’s Time To Turn The Page On The F-35

President Trump has been highly critical of the cost of the F-35 program, which has spurred talks between the new administration and prime contractor Lockheed Martin. But there are those who believe that the JSF program should be scrapped altogether. Here is one such analysis from National Review.

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