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NBAA's Bolen Responds To NYT Article On Tax Provisions Extended By Congress

'Grey Lady's' Op-Ed Critical Of Extension Of Accelerated Depreciation

When The New York Times ran an op-ed piece against extending tax provisions, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen responded with a letter to the editor.

Family Of Dr. Perry Inhofe Files Wrongful Death Suit

Attorney Claims NTSB Was Wrong In Citing Pilot Error Probable Cause In Fatal MU-2 Accident

The family of Dr. Perry Inhofe, the son of Senator Jim Inhofe, has filed a wrongful death suit saying one of the engines on the Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 Dr. Inhofe had recently purchased failed during the accident flight.

AUVSI: FAA Needs To Start UAV Rulemaking Process Soon

Reaction To Grant Of Additional Exemptions For Commercial Use

Following the FAA's decision to grant exemptions to four companies to fly UAS for aerial surveying, construction site monitoring and oil rig flare stack inspections, Michael Toscano, president & CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), called on the administrator to quickly begin the formal rulemaking process for the aircraft.

ATK And Orbital Receive U.S. DOJ Clearance For Proposed Merger

Waiting Period Was Ended December 4

The Department of Justice has unconditionally cleared the proposed merger of ATK’s Aerospace and Defense Groups with Orbital Sciences Corporation.

Orion Spacecraft Heading Home After Successful At-Sea Recovery

Engineering Teams Analyzing Heat Shield, Data Recorders From Flight Test

Engineers are getting their first look at the Orion spacecraft following its successful flight test and recovery on Dec. 5. With the spacecraft recovered from the Pacific and brought to port in San Diego, technical teams are examining flight data recorders and samples of the heat shield to learn as much as possible about the performance of key systems during the test.

Airbus Helicopters, Operators Develop EC225 Flight Crew Operating Manual

Best Practices And Recommendations Are Provided For Aircraft In Oil And Gas Missions

Airbus Helicopters is working together with Helicopter Operators to develop a Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) for EC225 aircraft that are utilized for oil and gas missions, marking the first such source document created in the rotorcraft sector, and further reinforcing the company’s safety initiatives in cooperation with operators and industry stakeholders.

Aviation Attorney Aoife O’Sullivan Joins Aerion Board

Will Help Formulate Strategy For The Company As It Moves To Manufacture A Supersonic Bizjet

Aoife O’Sullivan, a London-based partner at international law firm Kennedys, has been named to the Board of Directors of Aerion Corporation. O’Sullivan will participate in strategy formulation and the overall governance of the company as its AS2 supersonic business jet program gathers momentum.

FAA, EASA Certify Vector Aerospace HTAWS For AS332C

STC Issued For L & L1 Variants

The FAA and EASA have issued STCs for the development and installation of the Helicopter Terrain Awareness System (HTAWS) for AS332 C, L and L1 aircraft by Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (HS-NA).

Hartzell Appoints Segers Aviation Recommended Service Facility In Dubai

Specialists In Engine And Propeller Overhaul

Hartzell Propeller has named Segers Aviation SA as a Recommended Service Facility in the Dubai Airport Free Zone, United Arab Emirates.

Bell Helicopter Boosts Sales In The Middle East At MEBA

Announce Deals For Jet Ranger X, 429 Models

Bell Helicopter has announced the sale of a Bell 429 and an order for two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to Saudi Arabian aircraft operator and authorized Independent Representative (IR), Wallan Aviation. The Bell 429 will be configured for general/utility missions and has an expected delivery date of March 2015. The Bell 505 aircraft will be used for training and corporate transport missions.

Ferguson, MO Resident Accused Of Shooting At Police Helicopter

Allegedly Fired Several Shots, Threatened Witnesses

A resident of Ferguson, MO has been arrested and charged with several felonies, including shooting at a police helicopter, during unrest in the city this past summer.

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Airborne 12.10.14: FAA Boosts Sim Use, Cropduster Shooting, AMA Expo

Also: Unmanned K-MAX, Wallops Repair Bill, Xavion Update, New Bristell Distributor, Rocket-Powered Port-A-Potty (Really!)

The FAA has adopted a direct final rule amending the regulations governing the use of flight simulators to increase the use of these devices for instrument training requirements. In developing this direct final rule, the FAA notes that Aviation Training Devices, known as ATD’s, have advanced to an impressive level of capability. Many ATDs can simulate numerous scenarios including various weather conditions and aircraft system failures. Cropdusting has always required a high level of ri

FAA Grants Five More Commercial UAS Exemptions

Companies Represent Several Industries That 'Promise To Benefit From UAS Technology'

The FAA has granted five regulatory exemptions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations to four companies representing several industries that promise to benefit from UAS technology.

China Will Need Over 5,300 New Aircraft In The Next 20 Years

Airbus Forecasts Chinese Domestic Traffic To Become World's Number One Within 10 Years

Airbus forecasts that China will need over 5,300 new passenger aircraft and freighters from 2014 to 2033, with a total market value of $820 billion. It represents 17 percent of the world total demand for over 31,000 new aircraft in the next 20 years.

Boeing CST-100 Spacecraft Moves Another Step Closer To Flight

Program Completes Baseline And Ground Segment Critical Design Review

Boeing and NASA recently completed the Ground Segment Critical Design Review and set the baseline design for the company’s Commercial Crew Transportation System, moving a step closer to the planned early 2017 voyage to the International Space Station.

EASA Certifies Piaggio Avanti EVO

FAA Certification Expected Soon

EASA has certified the Piaggio Aerospace Avanti EVO after an extensive development and test program carried out under the supervision of the Italian National Civil Aviation Agency , ENAC, on behalf of EASA. US certification from the FAA is expected within the next few weeks as well as the Indian Certification as the first two Avanti EVO aircraft will be delivered to Indian customers.

PW210A Engine Wins Key EASA Validation

New Engine To Power AgustaWestaland's AW169

EASA has certified Pratt & Whitney Canada’s new PW210A engine, further clearing the way for its entry into service on AgustaWestland’s new AW169 helicopter.

AeroSports Update: The Two-On-The-Nose Jabiru Twin

A Jabiru Twin Engine Airplane Is Being Built In South Africa And We Found The Story Behind It.

When we at ANN saw the stories of a twin-engine Jabiru airplane being built in South Africa, we knew there had to be an interesting story behind this unique airplane. We checked with Jabiru Australia to get the details, and here’s what we found out.

ALPA: U.S. Leadership, Aviation Stakeholders Must Establish Vision For Success

Symposium Explores Opportunities For Aviation Growth

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) on Tuesday drew together private- and public-sector leaders to jumpstart the dialogue on how to best position the U.S. airline industry for success.

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December 11, 2014

'Grey Lady's' Op-Ed Critical Of Extension Of Accelerated Depreciation

Attorney Claims NTSB Was Wrong In Citing Pilot Error Probable Cause In Fatal MU-2 Accident

Reaction To Grant Of Additional Exemptions For Commercial Use

Waiting Period Was Ended December 4

Engineering Teams Analyzing Heat Shield, Data Recorders From Flight Test

Best Practices And Recommendations Are Provided For Aircraft In Oil And Gas Missions

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Will Help Formulate Strategy For The Company As It Moves To Manufacture A Supersonic Bizjet

STC Issued For L & L1 Variants

Specialists In Engine And Propeller Overhaul

Announce Deals For Jet Ranger X, 429 Models

Allegedly Fired Several Shots, Threatened Witnesses

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Also: Unmanned K-MAX, Wallops Repair Bill, Xavion Update, New Bristell Distributor, Rocket-Powered Port-A-Potty (Really!)

Companies Represent Several Industries That 'Promise To Benefit From UAS Technology'

Airbus Forecasts Chinese Domestic Traffic To Become World's Number One Within 10 Years

Program Completes Baseline And Ground Segment Critical Design Review

FAA Certification Expected Soon

New Engine To Power AgustaWestaland's AW169

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