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Solar Impulse Grounded Until April 2016

Damage To The Airplane's Batteries Will Require Months To Correct

Despite the hard work of the Solar Impulse team to repair the batteries which overheated in the record breaking oceanic flight from Nagoya to Hawaii, the solar powered airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg will stay in Hawaii until early spring 2016.

NBAA: Santa Monica Airport Must Extend Leases Of Airport Tenants

Warns City Officials That They Have Federal Obligations In That Regard

NBAA has again warned the city of Santa Monica, CA, that it must abide by its federal obligations and extend the leases of various airport tenants at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) for a term of at least three years.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Nathan Cremisino

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.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh 2015: Bri Cross

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.

Earn FAA WINGS Credits Through EAA Pilot Proficiency Center ‘Tech Talks’

Safer Pilots Is Goal Of Expanded Area With Wide Aviation Community Support

The wide spectrum of forums, events, and resources coming to the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 now has an additional benefit, as the center’s “Tech Talks” will make participating pilots eligible for FAA WINGS credits. Those credits are part of the FAA’s ongoing program that helps pilots gain expertise and proficiency in various areas of aircraft and flight operations.

Piper Plans Layoffs Citing Soft Sales

Approximately 150 Workers To Be Idled At Vero Beach Factory

Some 150 workers at Piper's Vero Beach campus are going to be laid off over the next couple of weeks due to an industry-wide slowdown in airplane sales.

Delta Says It Will Cancel Major Aircraft Orders Worth $4 Billion

Blames Pilot Union For Failure To Ratify Contract

Delta Airlines had been set to acquire 40 new Boeing 737-900ERs and 20 previously-flown Embraer E190 airplanes on the condition that its pilot's union ratified a new contract with the carrier.

Sun ‘n Fun Showcasing High School Pilots At AirVenture

Ten Pilots Under The Age Of 21 Flying From Florida To Wisconsin In Aircraft Including A Vintage Piper Pacer

Sun ‘n Fun is proud to introduce the 2015 Lakeland AeroClub members arriving at EAA AirVenture. Ten pilots under the age of 21 are flying from Lakeland, FL to Oshkosh, WI in aircraft that include “Miss Adair”, a 1956 Piper Pacer formerly owned by Sun ‘n Fun’s 1st President Billy Henderson; a 1953 Piper Super Cub brought back to flying status by Lakeland AeroClub members in the Buehler Restoration Skills Center, a 1964 Cessna C-150, a 1946 Cessna-140, and Sun ‘n Fun’s 1966 C-182.

Canada Supporting Astronauts Headed To The International Space Station

Government In Simulators Designed To Train Astronauts To Operate Canadarm2 On Board The ISS

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded a contract to L-3 MAPPS for simulator systems used to train astronauts and flight controllers to operate Canadarm2 and Dextre, Canada's contribution to the International Space Station (ISS), according to Canadian Industry Minister James Moore.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.18.15)

"[T]he lease term extensions now under consideration must be consistent with the city’s federal obligations." Source: Letter from NBAA chief operating officer Steve Brown to Santa Monica Mayor Kevin McKeown and other city officials.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.18.15): Formation Flight

More than one aircraft which, by prior arrangement between the pilots, operate as a single aircraft with regard to navigation and position reporting. Separation between aircraft within the formation is the responsibility of the flight leader and the pilots of the other aircraft in the flight.