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Airborne 08.04.17: Stolen LEM, Able Flight, USS Gerald R. Ford Launches

Also: NBAA, Cessna Caravan, 737 MAX 8, FAA Penalizes, Spirit Pilots, Boeing Forecasts, FAA $$$

A small gold replica of the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) that carried Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to their historic first moon landing has been stolen from the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The model is about 5 inches high and 4.5 inches square. It was one of three made by Cartier to be given to each of the astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission. Wapakoneta police got the call from the museum's burglar alarm shortly after midnight on July 28th, according to the report. When they arri

AEA’s Ric Peri: Encouraging The Efforts Of Aviation Entrepreneurs

Demystifying The FAA For Entrepreneurs

For years, the Aircraft Electronics Association has helped startup manufacturers navigate the complex world of aviation regulations through on-demand, one-off requests. As these requests have grown in frequency, the AEA has strategically developed a structured forum to offer greater assistance to these startup companies. To achieve the goals of the AEA Technology Incubator, the association has organized a one-day event scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16, at its international headquarters in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Klyde Morris 08.04.17

Airborne 08.03.17: Flight Design, Eclipse 500/550 Upgrade, EPS Diesel

Also: Hartzell Engine Tech, USPA Withdraws, Evolution A/C, Textron, CAE, Margo Chase Lost, Phillips 66

GA aircraft manufacturer Flight Design has concluded the sale of all major company assets to the investment group LIFT Holding and will be based at a new and modern facility near the historic town of Eisenach in the Thuringia region of Germany. The company will now be called Flight Design General Aviation GmbH. ONE Aviation has confirmed the FAA approval of an unrestricted increase in the structural life limit of the Eclipse 550 and the Eclipse 500 in the extended tip tank configuration to 20,000 fligh