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August 09, 2016

Airborne 08.09.16: Delta MeltDown, AirVenture Impresses, AW609 Resumes

Also: USMC Standdown, Aero-Calendar, St. Marys GA, 1000th Arrested Landing, Miracle Flights, SeaPort Fine, Alaska Airlines

As our favorite spokesman for the common man, Yogi Berra, once said – “it’s déjà vu all over again.” It was only a couple of weeks ago that Southwest Airlines was all but grounded because of some sort of computer system glitch. Now, the same thing has reportedly happened at Delta Airlines. It’s reported the IT problems took hold early Monday morning and initially led to concerns that delays would be encountered. It now

Airborne 08.09.16: Delta MeltDown, AirVenture Impresses, AW609 Resumes

Also: USMC Standdown, Aero-Calendar, St. Marys GA, 1000th Arrested Landing, Miracle Flights, SeaPort Fine, Alaska Airlines

As our favorite spokesman for the common man, Yogi Berra, once said – “it’s déjà vu all over again.” It was only a couple of weeks ago that Southwest Airlines was all but grounded because of some sort of computer system glitch. Now, the same thing has reportedly happened at Delta Airlines. It’s reported the IT problems took hold early Monday morning and initially led to concerns that delays would be encountered. It now appears that the term, ‘delay,’ was a gross understatement regarding the ricochet effect being caused by the inability to process passengers through the computer system. When our AirVentu

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Computer Problem Grounds Delta Worldwide

Hundreds Of Flights Cancelled Monday

Delta had a pretty bad day Monday. A computer problem in the morning had thousands of passengers stuck in airports around the world, and even when the ground stop was lifted, the problem persisted for hours.

NASA To Conduct Orion Water Drop Test

Human Analogs Will Be Aboard The Capsule During The Simulated Splashdown

NASA plans to conduct a simulates splashdown test of a mockup Orion space capsule on August 25th with two human analogs on board to collect data.

Successful Hangar Exit For Airlander 10

World's Largest Aircraft Publicly Visible For The First Time

Following the completion of all indoor testing, the Airlander 10, the world’s largest aircraft, has successfully exited the hangar for the first time late last month.

AF Reservists Assist Aerial Firefighting Efforts

MAFFS Aircraft Deployed To Battle Western Wildfires

An Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules equipped with a U.S. Forest Service Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System departed Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado on Aug. 3 to support ongoing aerial firefighting efforts in the West.

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Engines Selected For First TriFan 600 Prototype

XTI Aircraft Company Selects Honeywell Aerospace For The Project

XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) has entered into a preliminary agreement with the Aerospace division of Honeywell International under which Honeywell will supply its HTS900 engine for use in XTI's first prototype, a two-thirds piloted subscale of the TriFan 600 vertical takeoff airplane. Honeywell will also provide an additional engine for use in XTI's Ground Propulsion Test System.

Airport Fuel Supply Suspected In Two Downed Aircraft Incidents In Ohio

Fuel Tanks Closed At Brown County Airport

Two planes went down last week in southwest Ohio, and the common thread may be fuel at the Brown County Airport (KEGO), officials said.

Canadian Man Takes Very Short Joyride In Float Plane

Person Flying The Plane Was Not A Licensed Pilot

A joyride in a Cessna 180 float plane came to a very quick end last week, but fortunately the two people on board the aircraft were not seriously injured.

Planes Collide On Landing At Wasilla, AK

No One On Board Either Plane Suffered Serious Injuries

To airplanes were involved in a collision on a runway in Wasilla, AK Friday afternoon when they tried to land on the same runway.

Aladin Wind Probe Ready For Aeolus

ESA Program Will Be First To Study Earth's Global Winds From Space

It has been years in the making, but one of the trickiest pieces of space technology ever developed is finally ready to join its satellite for launch by the end of next year. With this milestone, scientists are another step closer to a better understanding of Earth’s winds.

Italian Coast Guard Orders Two AW139

Will Increase The Italian Coast Guard's AW139 Fleet To Twelve

The Italian Coast Guard has placed an order for an additional two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters by the Italian Coast Guard. This latest contract will increase the customer’s fleet of AW139s to twelve. The AW139s will be used to perform a range of missions including maritime patrol, search and rescue (SAR), and emergency medical services. The latest order also includes options for a further two helicopters.

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Helicopter Pilot Arrested In Osceola County, FL

Charged With Reckless Piloting After Flying Low Over Highway

The pilot of a helicopter was arrested Saturday in Osceola County, FL and charged with reckless flying after flying low over a highway.

Security Cameras Capture Kansas City Police Helo Emergency Landing

Aircraft Reportedly Had Mechanical Problems, Landed Near An Occupied Car

A Kansas City (MO) police helicopter made an emergency landing Thursday in a city street intersection about 2030 local time, and it was captured by security cameras on a nearby building.

A-10s Land On Highway In Estonia

Off-Airport Training Conducted Earlier This Month

Eighth Air Force Reserve Command A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted highway landings on the Jägala-Käravete Highway in Northern Estonia Aug 1.

GAMA Publishes 2016 Second Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data

Deliveries, Billing Down Across The Board

GAMA has released worldwide aircraft shipment and billing figures for the first half of 2016, and the news is not pretty. Industry airplane shipments declined 4.5 percent to 970 units, and airplane billings fell 11 percent from $10.4 billion to $9.3 billion. Rotorcraft shipments also dropped 16.1 percent, from 467 units during the same period a year ago to 392 units in 2016. Billings for rotorcraft fell 32.5 percent, from $2.1 billion to $1.4 billion.

KY Gov. Bevin Announces Significant Funding For General Aviation Airports

Some $20 Million To Be Distributed To 34 Kentucky Airports Over The Next Two Years

Select general aviation airports across Kentucky will receive $20 million over the next two years to fund overdue airport pavement renovations.

Qantas Has Change Of Mind On A380 Order

Joyce Says The 12 It Operates Are Sufficient For Its Needs

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said Friday at an airline conference in Brisbane, Australia that the airline does not intend to take delivery of the remaining eight A380 superjumbo jets it has on order.

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B-29 Doc Update: Rock-Solid Performance, Planning For More Flight Testing

Second Flight Could Come At The End Of August

It’s been three weeks since B-29 Doc flew for the first time after a 16 year restoration project and the Doc restoration crew is working to plan the historic warbird’s second flight.

AeroSports Update: Certified Versus Experimental

The Lee Bottom Fly-In 2016 Aviation Migration Challenge Has Been Announced

The Lee Bottom Flying Field is home to southern Indiana's favorite antique and classic fly-in, and it’s claimed to be "Where Everyone Goes At The End Of Summer." Their annual event includes a challenge, and this year the voting will be for the preference of type certificated aircraft or experimental aircraft. It takes place September 16 through 18 near Hanover, IN.

Gulfstream G500 Production Test Aircraft Makes First Flight

Fifth G500 Flight-Test Aircraft Focuses On Cabin Interior Experience

The fifth Gulfstream G500 test aircraft has completed its first flight. The aircraft is the first production test aircraft to be outfitted with a full interior and serves as the testbed for the cabin.

Amazon Takes Flight As A Cargo Hauler

Company’s First Air Cargo Plane Flies In Seattle’s Annual Seafair Air Show Parade

The first branded Amazon Prime air cargo Boeing 767 has been publicly unveiled with a flyover of the Seafair Air Show Parade in Seattle, WA.

Airborne 08.08.16: Bugatti 100p Tragedy, GAMA 2Q/16 Report, Moon Express

Also: SWA Woes, CPC Training Kits, CJ3 Pro Line Fusion, Gulfstream G280, Sonex Accident, McCullough To Address NBAA

ANN regrets to inform you that the truly stunning Bugatti 100p replica aircraft went down, with the loss of its pilot, Scotty Wilson. The accident occurred early Saturday morning, near Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The replica first flew in August of 2015 and dealt with a number of teething problems along the way, including an incident on its first flight whereby the aircraft was damaged when the right brake failed after landing, and the plane veered off the runway. As previously r

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.09.16)

“Unfortunately, the U.S. Congress has not done its part to support aircraft manufacturers or maintenance, repair and overhaul companies through its collective failure to include reforms of the outdated and overly prescriptive certification processes in the recently passed FAA extension." Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce, on the release of the association's second quarter shipment and billing data.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.09.16): Continue

When used as a control instruction should be followed by another word or words clarifying what is expected of the pilot. Example: “continue taxi,” “continue descent,” “continue inbound,” etc.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.09.16)

Society of Aircraft Restoration

The purpose of S.O.A.R. is to establish an organization dedicated to restore, in flying condition, combat aircraft of all countries, to exhibit such aircraft in air shows, and meets and to maintain these aircraft as a tribute to our aviation heritage.

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