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May 25, 2016

Airborne 05.25.16: Canada SeaPlane Regs, Blimp Downed, Citation Longitude Mated

Also: USAF Hassled, Hummel UltraCruiser, Helo Limits, FAA Video, Greg Connell Accident, Medical Helo Suit, Bombardier's 100th VistaJet

Canada is proposing changes to their seaplane regulations. The proposed regulations respond to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s recommendations following the 2009 seaplane accident in Lyall Harbour, British Columbia and the 2012 accident in Lillabelle Lake, Ontario. The changes appear to be addressing the fact that, when on the water, a seaplane is effectively a boat and that passengers should be protected in the case of an occurrence tha

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Solar Impulse 2 Is En Route To Lehigh Valley, PA

Atlantic Crossing Next Major Hurdle

Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) departed Dayton (OH) International Airport with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, this morning at 0402 local time (UTC-4).

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TSA Security Chief Ousted From Job

Long Airport Lines Cited For Hoggan's Removal

The head of security for TSA has been removed from his job in part because of long security lines at airports.

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Donations Sought For Display Of Greg Connell Airshows Tribute RC

Model To Be Retired, Displayed At Events Where Connell Was To Have Flown This Year

Greg Connell Airshow's has been contacted by members of the Triple Tree Aerodrome for help and support in the purchase of a 40% scale model of Greg Connell's Pitts Model 12.

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Balloon Passengers Transferred From Basket To Boat

Was Hovering Over Port Philip Bay In Melbourne, Australia Low On Fuel

A hot air balloon carrying tourists on a sightseeing flight over Port Philip Bay in Melbourne, Australia ran low on fuel on Saturday, and a ditching into the water became more and more likely.

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Aero-TV: The TBM 930 - Touchscreen Upgrades for the 900 Series

Taking A Good Airplane And Making It Better…

 

Sun ‘n Fun 2016 could also be called Sun ’n Big Bucks 2016 when it comes to the corporate aviation aircraft on display. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, stopped to talk with Socata about the new addition to their TBM 900 series of very fast single engine turboprop airplanes.

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Aero-TV: The TBM 930 - Touchscreen Upgrades for the 900 Series

Taking A Good Airplane And Making It Better…

Sun ‘n Fun 2016 could also be called Sun ’n Big Bucks 2016 when it comes to the corporate aviation aircraft on display. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, stopped to talk with Socata about the new addition to their TBM 900 series of very fast single engine turboprop airplanes. Socata introduced their new TBM model 930 for the first time on the North American Continent at Sun ‘n Fun.

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Airborne 05.24.16: Cessna S/E Turbo-Prop, GE’s H75 Turboprop, Sonex B-Models

Also: B-29 Doc Airworthy, Aero-Calendar, Charles Taylor, Boeing-Vietjet, Flexjet Buy, Indian Mini-Shuttle, 777X Composite Wing Center

Textron Aviation has finally revealed further program details around the development of its Cessna single engine turboprop aircraft. They say it will be designed to have cruise speeds of up to 285 knots and full fuel payload of 1,100 pounds. The planned range is 1,600 nautical miles at high speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers on board. Textron claims the aircraft will incorporate technology specifically designed to reduce pilot workload. The G3

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.25.16)

“This award is just a very modest token of our deep appreciation for his constant guidance and support.” Source: Brian Humphries, EBAA president, on the presentation of the European Business Aviation Award to EBAA Chairman Rodolfo Baviera.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.25.16): Resolution Advisory

A display indication given to the pilot by the traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS II) recommending a maneuver to increase vertical separation relative to an intruding aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.25.16)

The Medallion Foundation

The Medallion Foundation, a non-profit aviation safety organization, embraces mentors and advocates for all aspects of aviation: Student pilots to airline management.

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