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WingX To Users: Don't Download iOS 9

Also Introduces Pro7 Version 1 App For Android Devices

Hilton Software is warning WingX Pro 7 users not to download iOS nine just yet, as it may not be fully compatible with their flight planning software.

Senator Schumer: UAVs Must Be Able To Avoid Airports, Major Events

Plans To Introduce Amendment To FAA Reauthorization That Would Require Geo-Fencing Software On All UAVs

U.S. Senator Charles D. (Chuck) Schumer (D-NY) says he plans to introduce an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill to require manufacturers to implement geo-fencing technology or other similar solutions on all drones in order to prevent them from flying in to “No Fly Drone Zones,” like airports, the Pentagon, major parades, large sporting events—such as the U.S. Open---and more.

Inhofe Fundraiser Again Draws Ire Of Animal Rights Group

One Participant Shot Down A UAV Being Used By SHARK To Record The Event

OK ... so we have to admit, there are mixed emotions about this one. On the one hand, we never advocate shooting down any aircraft ... or even shooting at one. We have done several stories about the consequences about shooting at a UAV.

Airborne 09.16.15: Blue Origin Moves, Non-ETOPS A321 Goof, Airport Threatened

Also: Able Flight Loss, A Very Polished C-47, WWII Vet's Tardy Pilot Cert, Aerojet Rocketdyne Wants ULA, OK Storm, Carter Aviation, RAF Typhoons

Blue Origin has announced that its new home will be on the east coast of central Florida at Cape Canaveral. Blue Origin founder, Jeff Bezos, announced the development in a speech in Florida and on the company's blog Tuesday morning. Bezos wrote in part, "We’ll be flying our orbital launch vehicle from Florida. We are thrilled to be coming to the Sunshine State for a new era of exploration.” The launch facility will be located at Complex 36. Bezos sai

Airborne 09.15.15: Star Wars 787, VA Tax Breaks?, Zenith Open House

Also: Perlan 2 Glider, Aero-Calendar, $21B BizJet MKT, Beluga XL Transporter, Electric Propulsion Satellite, SpaceX Biz, Airbus Heli ADs

Attention all Star Wars fans! Unsheathe your lightsabers and man your X-wing fighters. Get ready to join All Nippon Airways for the celebration of the new Star Wars movie. Last week, a specially painted Boeing 787 Dreamliner was rolled out of the factory painted in Star Wars livery. The rollout was accompanied by the unmistakable Star Wars theme music and the Star Wars characters R2-D2 and C-3PO. And, of course, a few Star Wars storm troopers were on hand to keep the pe