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Airborne 03.03.15: AW189 Certified, Honeywell Heli Forecast, HondaJet Sim

Also: NBAA Likes PBOR II, Wipaire Viking Endorsement, R44 Update, PW Engine Ctr, Twirly Birds

Its going to be a great week for rotorcraft as HAI gets it start in Orlando, Florida... we should have confirmation today of new aircraft from Airbus Helicopters as well as progress reports from Bell, MD Helicopters, Sikorsky, Robinson, Enstrom, and a number of others. But, there is some excitement at HAI from the folks at Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, who have confirmed FAA validation of the EASA certification for their AW189 medium twin engine helicopter. In its 17th annual Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchasing

Aero-TV: Aircraft Battery Care and Feeding--Expertise From Concorde Batteries

What You Don't Know, CAN Hurt You And Your Aircraft

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor Tom Patton begin a quest to learn more about the heart and soul of your aircraft battery. He sat down with Chris Holder of Concorde Batteries to dig into the details. This video is number 2 of 3 videos that Tom put together to share what he found out about this all-important piece of aircraft equipment. In this video we talk about what’s new in the world of Concorde batteries. Patton opines that batteries have been around for a long time and the basic concept and principles haven’t changed that much. So

Airborne 03.02.15: HeliExpo, UAL Pilot Warning, WWII Flyover, RAF Aids In WV

Also: Blue Angels, Fuel Taxes, Twirly Birds, Bell 429WG, Delta Selects GoGo

It’s common for airlines to issue numerous safety notice to flight crews, but United Airlines issued a notice that became a topic with the national media. The two-page memo reportedly did not provide specific flight information, but contained blunt language that said there was strong evidence of lapses in discipline, poor cockpit communication, and lack of coordination among flight crews. The flight path for the "Arsenal of Democracy" flight planned for May 8th in Washington, D.C. has been announced by the event's organizers. In r

How Planes Work

Need a great illustration of an airplane, clearly labeled, so you can explain -- again -- why planes stay up in the air? This is a good illustration; maybe they'll get it this time.