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Airborne 02.16.16: Series 400 Twin Otter, R44/R66 Record, Enstrom TH-180

Also: F-16 Pilot Saved, Aero-Calendar, Homebuilt Safety, QantasLink, Lockheed Martin, Southwest Airlines, CS100 World Demo

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has introduced the world’s first dedicated seaplane in the 15 to 19-passenger category Seaplane. The Viking 400S Seaplane is specifically designed as an economical seaplane for commercial operation on short to medium flight segments, and will be offered at a list price under $6.0 Million. Adapted for quick turn-around between cycles, the 400S can achieve a breakeven load factor of around 8 passengers under typic

Classic Aero-TV: Redbird VTO - Refining and Redifining GA Helicopter Simulators

Redbird Has Done It Again, This Time For Helicopters!

While at Sun ‘n Fun in 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell met with Jerry Gregoire, the Founder and Chairman of Redbird Flight Simulations. Jim had previously talked with Gregoire about their prototype helicopter simulator while at the Redbird Migration in 2013. At Sun ‘n Fun this year, Gregoire was demonstrating the real thing; the first production model is about to be delivered.

Airborne 02.15.16: AIRR Worries, Model A/C Freed In DC, 'Micro UAS' Class

Also: TBM Avenger Gathering, Pino Memorial, PJ-II "Dreamer", Packwood WA Airport, Drone Shooter Troubles, FAA v DHL, New GAMA Members

Last Thursday, The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved legislation that establishes an independent, not-for-profit corporation outside of the federal government to modernize America’s air traffic control system and provide air traffic services. The Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization, known as the AIRR Act, reauthorizes the FAA, provides a number of reforms to our aviation system, and upholds the FAA’s role a

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.16.16)

"With this next generation of drones, much like the Internet expanded access to information in the virtual world, drones 2.0 can expand access to the physical world and bring together humans and machines in this journey." Source: Powervision CEO Wally Zheng.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.16.16): Air Navigation Facility

Any facility used in, available for use in, or designed for use in, aid of air navigation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.16.16)

Kathry Creedy on Pilot Training

Growing indicators suggest a critical need for pilot training reform across the airline industry but this is easier said than done because of efforts to block such reform.