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All News

February 15, 2014

Airborne 02.14.14: Beech Looks Up, Mallard Returns!, ALPA v Norwegian

Also: Moffett Under New Management, UAV v GA -- No War Needed, EAA Skiplane Fly-In, FAA and PEDs

Beechcraft Corporation said in a report delivered Monday that, in the fourth quarter, the company delivered 72 commercial Beechcraft products compared to 48 Beechcraft airplanes in the same period the previous year. Throughout the entire year, the company saw a 64 percent increase in deliveries with 205 commercial Beechcraft products delivered during 2013 compared to 125 in 2012. Joe Frakes has announced the creation of Mallard Aircraft, a new venture to reintroduce the Turbine Mallard amphibious utility, commuter, VIP and special mission aircraft. Aviation

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The Engine That Changed Light Aviation

Rotax Celebrates The 25th Anniversary Of The 912

BRP is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its Rotax 912 engine. The company started the production of aircraft engines in the year 1973, and the first certified aircraft engine was delivered in 1975.

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Pipistrel Completes 600th Aircraft From The Sinus/Virus Family

All Production Slots For 2014 Already Sold Out

The 600th airplane from Pipistrel's Sinus/Virus family has been completed and rolled out of the company's production facility.

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Viking Adds Two Series 400 Twin Otters To Singapore Air Show Sales Total

CAVU Aviation Finance Becomes Largest Twin Otter Series 400 Customer To Date

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, has captured another multiple aircraft sale of the Twin Otter Series 400, adding to an order book nearing 100 aircraft sold. CAVU Aviation Finance LLC, of Palm Beach, Florida, USA, met with Viking late on Wednesday afternoon to sign a contract for another two Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft, adding to their current aircraft order list.

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Norwegian To Acquire Four Additional Dreamliners

Has Fourteen Of The Wide-Body Airplanes On Order

Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire four new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This means that the company has ordered 14 wide-body aircraft in total; three of which are already in service. The 787-9 is larger than the 787-8 that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes.

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American Eagle Shops Regional Carriers Following Union Vote

Letter To Employees Says Rejection Of Pilot Contract Leaves Them No Other Options

The rejection of a 10-year contract by the American Eagle pilot's Master Executive Council (MEC) leaves the main airline with "no choice but to begin looking for another regional carrier," according to a letter sent to all Eagle employees.

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Bombardier Concludes Successful Week At The Singapore Airshow

Captures Firm Orders For Up To 17 Aircraft

Bombardier concluded its participation in the Singapore Airshow with firm orders and commitments for up to 17 aircraft valued at up to $852 million. In addition, the company says it further strengthened its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by inaugurating its first wholly owned service center for business aircraft and opening a Regional Support Office for commercial aircraft.

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ARES Aims To Provide More Front-Line Units With VTOL Capabilities

DARPA Project Developing A Ducted Fan UAV

Unmanned aerial logistics system would bypass ground-based threats and enable faster, more effective delivery of cargo and other essential services in hard-to-reach areas.

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FAA Grounds Valentine's Flower Delivery Express UAV

Company Had Not Been Granted A Commercial Use Authorization

A flower delivery company tried to take a page from Amazon.com's book and make Valentine's Day deliveries using a UAV, but the FAA didn't show the company any love.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.15.14)

"A lot of our engineers were pilots and they could share their personal experience and theory. Above all that, they understood the essential requirements of an aircraft engine.” Source: Francois Tremblay, director, Rotax aircraft engines.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.15.14): Expedite

Used by ATC when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.15.14)

Aviation Antiques

An interesting purveyor of all things aviation. Spanning the entire history of aviation, both military and civilian, this site features someone of a kind or extremely rare memorabilia and artifacts.

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