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December 13, 2016

Airborne 12.13.16: Twitter v Air Force 1, ICAS Honors Stein, Breitling Flyboard

Also: 12 Planes Of Christmas, Aero-Calendar, ACJ320neo, Yuneec Boss, UAL Mechanics, Boeing Forecast, Gunslingers CoC

According to a report, pressure on Boeing from President-elect Donald Trump could force the planemaker to make changes in the new Air Force One aircraft on order from the U.S. Air Force in an effort to cut costs, as Trump has suggested in a Tweet and a television interview. CNBC reports that if Trump insists on cutting costs for the new plane, it could mean that some components considered critical by the Air Force could be subcontracted or left out altogether, which could

Airborne 12.13.16: Twitter v Air Force One, ICAS Honors Stein, Breitling Flyboard Air

Also: 12 Planes Of Christmas, Aero-Calendar, ACJ320neo, Yuneec Boss, UAL Mechanics, Boeing Forecast, Gunslingers CoC

According to a report, pressure on Boeing from President-elect Donald Trump could force the planemaker to make changes in the new Air Force One aircraft on order from the U.S. Air Force in an effort to cut costs, as Trump has suggested in a Tweet and a television interview. CNBC reports that if Trump insists on cutting costs for the new plane, it could mean that some components considered critical by the Air Force could be subcontracted or left out altogether, which could make the planes less effective as a flying command post for the nation's chief executive. The International Council of Air Shows, better known as ‘ICAS’ presented its highest honor, t

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MV-22 Osprey Down Off Coast Of Japan

All Five On Board Rescued, Military Official Confirm

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey went down off the coast of Japan Tuesday with five people on board. All have been rescued, according to military officials.

Spencer Suderman Will Attempt To Break His Own Inverted Flat Spin Record

Will Begin Preparing In February For Attempt In Late 2017, Early 2018

Spencer Suderman has informed ANN that he plans to make a third ... and final ... attempt at the world record for the number of turns in an inverted flat spin either late next year or early in 2018.

Data Comm Now Operational At Chicago O'Hare, Midway

Helping Reduce Delays At Chicago Area Airports

The FAA is now helping to reduce or eliminate one source of delay at Chicago O’Hare and Midway through the use of Data Communications (Data Comm), part of the FAA’s NextGen air traffic control modernization. Data Comm will help reduce delays by making pilot-controller communications shorter and more accurate, which could help keep a plane in the departure line and on schedule. It is now operational at both of Chicago’s major airports.

Offutt AFB Air Show Cancelled For The Third Time In Five Years

Base Officials Cite 'High Operational Tempo'

The 2017 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Offutt AFB in Nebraska has been cancelled for the third time in five years.

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NASA Shows Off 360-Degree Virtual Air Traffic Control Tower At Ames Research

Will Be Publicly Demonstrated On December 14

As millions of Americans prepare to travel over the holidays, NASA is working to help make their experience even smoother, safer and more efficient, thanks to FutureFlight Central, a full-scale, simulated air traffic control tower, at NASA Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley.

SpaceX Will Not Fly Again In 2016

Loses Launch Contract Because Of The Delay

SpaceX will not be able to return to flight this month as it had hoped, and the delay has cost the company at least one launch customer.

FAA, Boise, ID Police Investigate ATC Situation

Controller Did Not Respond To Phone Calls, Pilots During Overnight Shift

Police were called to the control tower at Boise Air Terminal (KBOI) on November 19 after two St. Luke's helicopter pilots were unable to contact the controller on duty at 0230. When they arrived, the official report released late last week indicates they found the controller asleep and another who arrived later smelling of marijuana, though none was found.

Sale Of F/A-18 Mid Life Upgrade Approved For Finland

DSCA Notifies Congress Of Possible $156 Million Sale

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Finland for F/A-18 Mid-Life Upgrade Program and related support, equipment, and training. The estimated cost is $156 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on December 2, 2016.

Garmin Introduces VIRB Ultra 30 Aviation In-Cockpit Bundle

Voice Control, Prop Filter, 3-Axis Stabilizer Among The Bundle Features

Garmin is pleased to announce an aviation-specific addition to the VIRB Ultra 30 action camera family, offering several new accessories tailored to capturing rich, high definition footage in-flight. VIRB Ultra 30 is a waterproof action camera with the power to shoot stunning Ultra HD footage at 4K/30fps.

NASA Announces Early Stage Innovation Space Technology Research Grants

Thirteen University-Led Proposals Selected For Up To $500,000 Each

NASA has selected 13 university-led proposals for the study of innovative, early stage technologies that address high priority needs of America's space program.

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New Flight Training Technology Developed For The U.S. Navy

Bohemia Interactive Simulations Integrates Virtual Reality Elements Into Battle Sims

Working under contract for the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has developed a prototype, virtual reality (VR) technology-based F/A-18 Super Hornet training system designed to demonstrate the art of the possible. Where today’s high-end simulators rely on multi-million dollar display environments and physical cockpits, emerging VR technologies that cost an order of magnitude less are featured.

Textron Introduces Integrated Tester For Aircraft Survivability Systems

Flight Line Tester Designed To Improve Aircraft Safety Through Simulation

Textron Systems Electronic Systems has launched the newest member of Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), the Integrated Tester for Aircraft Survivability Systems (ITASS).

Analyst Sees Significant Growth For Florida's BizJet Fleet

More Than 300 Medium To Heavy Private Jets Could Be Delivered In The State Over The Next Decade

After a recent event which saw around 250 business aviation professionals jet into Miami from around the world, analysis by Florida-based aircraft financing company Global Jet Capital suggests significant growth for the state’s business jet fleet.

Piper M600 Achieves Australian Certification

Provides For Deliveries And Operations Down Under

Piper Aircraft, Inc. has been granted a type certification for its single-engine M600 by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) on September 20, 2016, paving the way for the launch of flights by owner operators in the region.

Retired Marine General Tapped To Lead Homeland Security

Gen. John Kelly Nominated By President-Elect Trump To Lead The Agency

Retired Marine Corps General John Kelly has been officially nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security, according to reports.

Boeing, Iran Air Announce Agreement For 80 Airplanes

Milestone Agreement Said To Be Valued At $16 Billion Reached Within Terms Of U.S. Government License

Boeing and Iran Air have announced an agreement for 80 aircraft that includes 50 737 MAX 8s, 15 777-300ERs and 15 777-9s, valued at $16.6 billion at list prices.

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Marine Pilot Down Off Coast Of Japan Declared Deceased

Body Was Found By Japanese Rescuers Conducting SAR Operations

Marine Corps Captain James E. Frederick, who ejected from a Marine F/A-18 on Dec. 7, has been pronounced deceased after his body was found during search and rescue operations.

NASA Scrubs Launch Of Hurricane Satellite Constellation

Pump Issue With Pegasus XL Rocket Forces Delay Until Tuesday At The Earliest

NASA and Orbital ATK were set to launch an eight-satellite constellation Monday using the Stargazer L-1011 aircraft carrying a Pegasus XL rocket. But a pump problem on the launch system forced the cancellation of the launch.

AeroSports Update: Blue Angels On AV Initial Schedule

EAA AirVenture 2017 Is Already Starting To Pump Up For Some Exciting Action

The International Council of Air Shows convention held in Las Vegas last week was attended by many, including representatives from the Experimental Aircraft Association. Now, we’ve been informed through a press release that the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, one of the world’s premier military jet teams, has included EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as part of its initial 2017 performance schedule.

NTSB: Balloon Pilot Knew Weather Was Bad On Day Of Fatal Accident

Pilot, 15 Passengers Fatally Injured When Balloon Struck Power Lines

The pilot of a balloon that struck powerlines and caught fire on July 30 knew that the weather conditions were dangerous before starting the flight, according to the NTSB.

Pilot Mental Fitness: EASA Puts Forward New Rules For Air Operations

Publishes Proposal To The European Commission Following Germanwings Accident

EASA has published a proposal to the European Commission on new operational rules to better support pilot mental fitness. EASA’s proposal is part of its Action Plan following the Germanwings Flight 9525 accident.

Airborne 12.12.16: KSMO FBO Evictions Held Off, Blues at Oshkosh!, F-4 Finale

Also: A/L Exec Arrested, BD5-J Microjet, First 787-10, Antonov, Military UAVs, Q400 Buy, Spaceport America Cup

The Santa Monica City Council has decided to put its fight to oust two fixed base operations from Santa Monica Airport until after the holidays. A superior court judge was to have issued a ruling a week ago on a preliminary injunction that would stop the city from evicting Atlantic Aviation and American Flyers, the two FBOs offering services at the airport. But with no ruling yet, the senior advisor on airport issues to City Manager said that the city and Atlantic Aviation had j

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.13.16)

"The American people voted in this election to stop terrorism, take back sovereignty at our borders and put a stop to political correctness that for too long has dictated our approach to national security.” Source: Retired Marine General John Kelly, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.13.16): Hold In Lieu Of Procedure Turn

A hold in lieu of procedure turn shall be established over a final or intermediate fix when an approach can be made from a properly aligned holding pattern. The hold in lieu of procedure turn permits the pilot to align with the final or intermediate segment of the approach and/or descend in the holding pattern to an altitude that will permit a normal descent to the final approach fix altitude.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.13.16)

Important Points of the FAA Section 333 Exemption Update

From the Rupprecht Law Firm ... 5,529 FAA Section 333 Exemption were updated (36 pages of docket numbers) with a blanket exemption amendment. Here's what you need to know.

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