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December 19, 2013

Embraer Delivers 1,300th Ipanema Agplane

Milestone Airplane Goes To Fort Aviação Agrícola

The Ipanema agricultural airplane has achieved a historic 1,300 units delivered. After more than 40 years of uninterrupted production, the aircraft continues being a best-seller: in 2012, 66 Ipanemas were sold to customers in Brazil and the Mercosur community, for an increase of 12% over the previous year (58 airplanes). The forecast for this year is that 70 aircraft will be delivered.

Some Think He Should Lose Flying Privileges For The Staged Stunt

It was one of those things that probably seemed like a good idea at the time. Eight Canadians who had gone by helicopter in search of the perfect frozen lake for a hockey game wound up as part of a controversy after the pilot of one of the aircraft skidded his helo across the ice through a group of skaters.

Two Convicted Of Violating Saskatchewan Wildlife Regulations

Two hunters charges with firing at coyotes from a flying helicopter have been hit with fines totaling $21,000 (Canadian) after being convicted under Saskatchewan's wildlife regulations.

An Amazing Aviator Gives Generously Of His Time and His Skills To Help Those in Need--Via GA

Last night, we published what was described as, "...one of Aero-TV's most compelling stories to date." Tonight we raise the bar... with the amazing details behind the work that Dr, McGlaughlin was embarked upon when his Cirrus gave up the ghost and went swimming. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell continues his sit-down with Dr. Richard McGlaughlin and talk with him about what happens when he actually gets to Haiti and takes on his mission to come to the aid of a people clearly in need of all the help that they can get.

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Frost & Sullivan: Military Helicopter Industry To Decline by Almost Half

Civil Market Flourishes, Supports A Broader Range Of Industries

As Department of Defense (DoD) budgets tighten, military services will be forced to spend less on helicopters, according to new analysis released by Frost & Sullivan. The declining budget is also driving trends of upgrading and remanufacturing existing platforms rather than funding new helicopter programs. Conversely, the civil helicopter market has rebounded after the 2008-2009 recession that resulted in a lack of financing to support civil helicopter purchases.

Premier I Jet Went Down Tuesday Night Shortly After Takeoff

A Raytheon 390 Premier 1 business jet went down Tuesday night shortly after takeoff from Fulton County Airport near Atlanta on its way to New Orleans. The two people on board the airplane were fatally injured, according to authorities.