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December 14, 2016

Airborne 12.14.16: Sleepy ATC, Iran Boeing Order, Balloon Accident NTSB Update

Also: Pilots Claim Fuel Problem, Tecnam Astore, EASA, SpaceX Delays, Marine Pilot Lost, Offutt AirShow, FL BizJets 

Police were called to the control tower at Boise Air Terminal on November 19 after two St. Luke's helicopter pilots were unable to contact the controller on duty at 2:30 in the morning. When they arrived, the official report released late last week indicates that the police found the controller asleep and another who arrived later smelling of marijuana. Boise police arrived at the airport and attempted to contact the controllers through the security call system. It’s reported they also use spotlights, car horns, and police sirens to get someone’s attention - with no results. Boeing and Iran Air have announced an agreement for 80 aircraft that inclu

Lockheed Martin, ULA Encapsulate EchoStar XIX Satellite

Launch Planned For December 18

The EchoStar XIX satellite has been encapsulated in its protective launch vehicle fairing. It is scheduled to launch Dec. 18 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 431 rocket contracted through Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services.

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SpaceX Delays First Manned Dragon Flight

Now Slated For May Of 2018

NASA has updated its schedule for launching manned mission from the United States, and it indicates a slip in the date for the first SpaceX manned Dragon mission.

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FAA Has Not Cleared SpaceX For Return To Flight

Planned January Launch Is Not A Done Deal

While SpaceX says it is ready to resume launching satellites into orbit aboard its Falcon 9 boosters, but the FAA says it is not so sure.

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