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Airborne 07.18.16: FAA Reauthorized!, B-29 Doc Flies!, D.B. Cooper Case

Also: Political TFRs, Sonex Vinyl, 747-8 Freighters, Airbus Droned, KC-390, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Bombardier Q400

The president has signed the FAA reauthorization bill which includes legislation that will change third class medical requirements for many thousands of pilots. The bill is less than long-term, and did not address certain key issues that the aviation industry was looking for, but it is generally considered to be a step in the correct direction. EAA’s Jack Pelton said in part, “It’s important to celebrate this moment, which has been a long time c

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Chris Odom

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

Aero-News At AirVenture Update: ANN Is Starting Early

It May Be A Week Until EAA AirVenture Officially Opens Its Gates, But ANN Is Already Here

At ANN we have something we call our, Aero-Community, and it’s filled with incredible people and organizations that populate our Airborne Partnership Initiative. This initiative plays an important role in the creation of the video programming seen daily on our Airborne Unlimited webcast. We work with our Aero-Community to build a strong relationship with all facets of aviation and aerospace, and this relationship shines at EAA AirVenture.

Klyde Morris (07.18.16)

Klyde Has The FAA ALL Figured Out...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 07.15.16: Solar Impulse, Olympic Shootdown Threat, New Blue Angel

Also: Vintage Aerobatics, Get To Oshkosh!, 6,400 New Regional Jets?, Robinson R44, Airport Safety, GE9X Engine Program, Three Suns

The Solar Impulse-2 has one more leg to fly to complete its journey around the world. As the journey comes closer to its end, the Solar Impulse-2 landed in Egypt after a flight of two days and two nights without fossil fuel. This flight, which was powered only by the sun, crossed the Mediterranean Sea from west to east and covered a distance of 2,022 nautical miles. It was the second to last leg of the attempt to achieve the first ever Round-The-World Solar F