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October 26, 2012

NBAA Confirms It Is Obama Campaigning In Orlando Monday

Details Of TFR Released

The NBAA has confirmed that it will be President Obama campaigning in Orlando on Monday, prompting a VIP TFR to be put in place just as many are arriving for the associations' annual meeting and convention.

Latest Configuration Of Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion Avionics

Flight testing is underway for the latest configuration of Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion avionics featuring the industry’s first touch-screen primary flight displays. The tests are taking place on the company’s Hawker Beechcraft King Air B200GT.

Exciting Lineup Expected For The Event Next Week In Orlando, FL

The clock is ticking down to the formal kickoff of NBAA's 65th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2012), which runs October 30-November 1 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

First Transaction Involving Sikorsky S-76 Helicopters

The board of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) authorized more than $50 million to guarantee a loan extended by Apple Bank to Aeroservicios Especializados S.A. DE C.V. (ASESA) of Mexico that will finance the export of a fleet of Sikorsky S-76D helicopters to Mexico.

African Business Aviation Association Has Commitment From 18 Founding Members

The business aviation community’s latest member, The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) will be launching four new membership categories as well as detailing its Founding Members list during its debut at this year’s NBAA Convention next week in Orlando, Florida.

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Airborne 10.26.12: Pelton's EAA Commentary, TFR v NBAA?, Redbird Raises Sim Profile

Also: UTC Cuts, FAA Penalties, Embraer, More NBAA, AW119, Eurocopter AD, Cool City, More TSA Nonsense

ANN broke some major news earlier in the week with the announcement that Rod Hightower had stepped down as the Boss at EAA... now ANN presents excerpts of an intriguing interview with the man chosen to guide the EAA transition -- Jack Pelton. If you're traveling to NBAA 2012 on Monday, Brace Yourself! One of the presidential candidates has decided to make a timely swing through Orlando on Monday and you know what that means! The FAA has already given notice that a VIP TFR will be in place just as many of you will be arriving for the NBAA convention. You gotta love it when a plan comes together. After one year of turning students into Private Pilots for a flat fee of $9500, Redbi

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FAA Issues Emergency AD For AW139 Helicopters

Pilot And Co-Pilot Controls May Have Been Improperly Installed

The FAA has issued an emergency AD for AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters based on EASA AD No. 2012-0213-E, dated October 16, 2012, to correct an unsafe condition for certain Agusta Model AW139 helicopters.

First Ever GE-Powered Agricultural Aircraft Now Ready For Delivery

The FAA has issued Type Certification for the new Thrush 510G. This is a major milestone for both Thrush and GE Aviation, as the 510G features the new GE H80 turboprop engine – a first for general aviation.