First Appearance At Exercises Held At Nellis AFB

Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons have this week made their first appearance at one of the world’s best-known military exercises.

Four New Experiments Will Benefit Both Space Travellers And Earthlings

Four new Canadian studies in the field of space health research have received funding from the Government of Canada to reduce health risks for astronauts on long-term missions. These experiments will simulate space conditions on Earth to investigate the physiological and psychosocial adaptation to space.

Will Promote ATM Transformation In The Asia Pacific Region

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Civil Aviation Bureau of Japan (JCAB) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to jointly promote air traffic management (ATM) transformation in the Asia Pacific. The MoC was signed by Mr Kevin Shum, Director-General of CAAS, and Mr Hitoshi Ishizaki, Director-General of JCAB’s Air Navigation Services Department (JANS), on the sidelines of World ATM Congress in Madrid.

Aim Is To Strengthen Cooperation In Vietnam, Pursue Growth Opportunities

Bell Helicopter has signed an agreement with Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH) to pursue growing opportunities in the Vietnamese market.

First Customer To Receive Upgraded Second Generation WASP Platform

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a multiple-unit contract to Drone Aviation for its Winch Aerostat Small Platform ("WASP") tactical aerostat system.

One Prime Contractor And One Subcontractor Honored Each Year

The winners of the Fiscal Year 2015 agency-level Small Business Industry Awards (SBIA) were announced Tuesday during the spring 2016 NASA Industry Forum meeting hosted by the agency's Office of Small Business Programs at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

Will Fly Customized 737-700 For Private Charter

Ryanair has launched a corporate jet charter service, offering a Boeing 737-700 for corporate/group hire.

'AerSafe' Meets Requirements For FAA's Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction Rule For Commercial Passenger Aircraft

The FAA has granted an STC to AerSale allowing the installation of the company's AerSafe system into the center fuel tank of Boeing 737-700/800 aircraft. AerSafe provides a means of ignition mitigation preventing a spark from causing an explosion in the aircraft's center fuel tank.

Boosts Company's 'Make In India' Program

In a first for any foreign aerospace & defense original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India, Airbus Group exceeded the $500 million annual procurement mark from India in 2015. Over 6,000 people at more than 45 suppliers, both public and private, are directly engaged in providing Engineering & IT Services, Aero-structures, Detail parts & Systems, Materials and Cabins to the Group for several of its leading platforms including A380, A350 XWB, A320 Family, A330, C295W, A400M, Eurofighter, Tiger and NH90.

Had Been Relieved Of Duties In October, 2014, All Reinstated

United Airlines and 13 flight attendants that the company relieved of their duties in October 2014 released a joint statement Tuesday indicating that they have reached a resolution to their disagreement.

Jacobs Technology Selected To Continue Services At White Sands

NASA has awarded a contract to Jacobs Technology Inc. of Tullahoma, Tennessee, for continued test and operations support at the agency’s White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Position Offered To Veteran Aviation Executive Paul Foley

Rectrix Aviation Inc. is pleased to announce that Paul Foley has been named Chief Executive Officer.

Also: ALPA To Congress, A4A, ANN's April 1st, SuperSTOL, Vectren Dayton, Munoz' Vision, LM Layoffs, NBAA, Capacitive Fuel Probe

Before we start with our regular rundown of the Aero-News for today, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, will share his thoughts about the loss of Colleen Hoover, the beloved wife of our friend Bob Hoover. The FAA's announcement of a formal Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for revising the outdated FAR Part 23 rules that govern small aircraft design and alterations has met with support from the Experimental Aircraft Association. The FAA’s actions were

Still... As The Band Says, The Show Must Go On!

A freak ground handling accident, at the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez (Santiago, Chile) Airport, has severely damaged a 747 being used by the band, 'Iron Maiden' to conduct an extensive International concert tour. According to the band's website, "Ed Force One was this morning tethered to a tow truck to be taken for refueling prior to flying  over the Andes to Cordoba for the next show. On moving the steering pin that is part of the mechanism that connects the ground tug to the aircraft seemingly fell out...

Auto-Conversion Aircraft Engines Have Come A Long Way…

At the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2016, there was more than just talk about the bad weather and good airplanes. Also being displayed at the Expo were engine choices for experimental aircraft. One of these engines, called the Viking, led ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, to stop by their display to see what was new. The Viking 130 aircraft engine is based on a Honda automotive engine, and has been a popular conversion engine for experimental aircraft for a number of years.

EAA Volunteers Begin Construction Of The New Wright B Flyer To Expand The Impact Of Our Aviation History

Wright B Flyer, Inc. built and operates a modern representation of the 1911 Wright Model B Flyer airplane. It’s used to demonstrate what it looks like to fly the first production model of a Wright Brothers airplane, and it’s always a big hit whenever it shows up at an air event. However, their current airplane is getting a bit long in the tooth, so it’s been planned for some time to build a new one. Now, that plan is coming to fruition, as we found out from an EAA press release.

Klyde Takes Yet Another Peak Inside The SecTrans Bunker...

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Accuses Airline Of Not Scheduling Pilot She Says Assaulted Her For Flights To Hawaii

A former flight attendant for WestJet airlines has filed charges against a pilot identified only as "Pilot M" alleging sexual assault in a hotel in Maui in January, 2010. And prosecutors have prepared a court summons for the pilot ... should he ever return to the Aloha State.

Will Participate In Heritage Flights At Multiple Airshows

Aviation and F-35A Lightning II fans have something special to look forward to this 2016 air show season. The Lightning II qualified March 6 at the Heritage Flight Conference at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, to take part in the Air Combat Command Air Force Heritage Flight program.

Also: Bell 505, TRUE Innovators, UAL/Flight Attendants, 737 Fuel Tank STC, F-35 Airshows, B-52s Join French, Bombardier/Hawker Pacific

Blue Origin founder, Jeff Bezos, says he expects to conduct his first manned test flights as early as next year, and carrying passengers as early as 2018. He says thousands of people have said they are interested in eventually flying with the company. Bezos made the comments during a rare media tour of the Blue Origin facility in Kent, Washington. One of the few remaining members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) has Gone West at the age of 96.

Pioneering Use Of Advanced UV Light Sanitizes All Lavatory Surfaces

Boeing engineers and designers have developed a self-cleaning lavatory prototype that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to kill 99.99 percent of germs. The cleaning system can disinfect all surfaces after every use in just three seconds.

Authorities Used Aircraft To Keep Tabs On Their Suspect

In a standoff with an armed suspect that lasted 15 hours, the Columbia (GA) County Sheriff's Office deployed their quadcopters in an effort to keep track of the armed suspect who was barricaded in a house in Harlem, GA. But one of the department's three aircraft was shot down by the suspect.

New Zealand Launch Planned For Sometime After April 1

After years of tests and development, NASA’s Balloon Program team is on the cusp of expanding the envelope in high-altitude, heavy-lift ballooning with its super pressure balloon (SPB) technology.

Aero Linx: The Malibu/Mirage Owners & Pilots Association (MMOPA) The Malibu/Mirage Owners & Pilots Association (MMOPA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the interests and safety of owners and pilots worldwide who fly PA-46 derivative (Malibu, Mirage, Meridian, JetPROP and Matrix) aircraft. MMOPA was founded in 1988, and now serves over 900 members. Membership is available to any registered or prospective owner and/or operator of qualified aircraft or any qualifying individual or organization involved with or providing a service for the PA-46 family of aircraft. MMOPA is not affiliated with the New Piper aircraft company of any other manufacturer/vendor. The MMOPA.COM website is a member benefit of the M

Final Monitor Controller Air Traffic Control Specialist assigned to radar monitor the flight path of aircraft during simultaneous parallel and simultaneous close parallel ILS approach operations. Each runway is assigned a final monitor controller during simultaneous parallel and simultaneous close parallel ILS approaches. Final monitor controllers shall utilize the Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) system during simultaneous close parallel ILS approaches.

"...I remember her as this warm wonderful lady who made sure I had a proper breakfast when I stayed over at the Hoover home... gave me some very wise counsel when I was having girl troubles, and caused one of my best friends in all the world, Bob Hoover himself, to smile pretty much every time he talked about her -- and that was a LOT." Source: ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, remembering the late Colleen Hoover, Bob Hoover's wife of nearly 70 years.