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July 18, 2018

Blue Origin Conducts Ninth Test Flight Of New Shepard

Successfully Demonstrated The Crew Capsule Escape System

Blue Origin has completed the ninth test flight of its New Shepard rocket, successfully demonstrating its crew capsule escape system.

Airborne 07.18.18: Blue Origin $$$, Electric U/L VTOL, Airborne ‘Aviatrix’

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If you want to take a suborbital space tourism flight with Blue Origin, you can plan to pony up not less than $200,000, according to the company. Blue Origin executives said that they are planning manned test flights aboard New Shepard "soon", and tickets will be on sale beginning sometime in 2019. Two company employees speaking on condition of anonymity confirmed the ticket prices to Reuters. One said that the cost could rise as high as $300,000. Opener, Inc., has introduced BlackFly; which the company says

Airborne 07.18.18: Blue Origin $$$, Electric U/L VTOL, Airborne ‘Aviatrix’

Also: Rotax Info Sessions, DeLand Opens New Admin Bldg, Aeronca Champ SAIB, BRS Founder To Speak

If you want to take a suborbital space tourism flight with Blue Origin, you can plan to pony up not less than $200,000, according to the company. Blue Origin executives said that they are planning manned test flights aboard New Shepard "soon", and tickets will be on sale beginning sometime in 2019. Two company employees speaking on condition of anonymity confirmed the ticket prices to Reuters. One said that the cost could rise as high as $300,000. Opener, Inc., has introduced BlackFly; which the company says is the world’s first ultralight all-electric fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. BlackFly is a single-seat Personal

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ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Chris Batcheller

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. As we lead up to this year's edition of AirVenture, we'll be introducing you to the people that make all of that possible.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Marty Steiner

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. As we lead up to this year's edition of AirVenture, we'll be introducing you to the people that make all of that possible.

Boeing, United Airlines Announce Order For Four 787 Dreamliners

Repeat Order Expands United's Commitment To The Dreamliner Program

United Airlines has expanded its commitment to the 787 Dreamliner program with a repeat order for four more 787-9 airplanes. The deal, valued at about $1.1 billion per current list prices, was finalized this year and was listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website.

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Jazz Welcomes EVAS Air To Pilot Pathway Program

Becomes 19th Partner In Jazz APP

Jazz Aviation has signed an agreement with Gander-based Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) for the carrier to become the nineteenth organization in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program ("Jazz APP"). The partnership was celebrated earlier today at an event attended by Jazz and EVAS employees at the Gander International Airport.

Philippine Airlines Takes Delivery Of Its First A350 XWB

Becomes 19th Airline To Operate The Long Range Airliner

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at a special event in Toulouse, France, becoming the 19th airline to operate the long range airliner.

Worldwide Demand For Flying Sports Car Appears To Be Growing

Switchblade Now Has Owners And Reservation Holders In 17 Countries And 40 U.S. States

Samson Sky, creators of the Switchblade, which the company bills as the world's first Flying Sports Car, now has pre-flight Owners and Reservation Holders hailing from 17 countries worldwide, and 40 states of the U.S. Recently they signed on their first Reservation Holder from the Netherlands. The numbers are growing by several each week, according to Samson Reservations Manager, Martha Hall Bousfield.

Atlas Air Worldwide Announces Guaranteed Interview Program For Pilots At GoJet

New Partnership With Premier Regional Carrier Assures Interviews With Atlas In As Little As One To Two Years

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings' Atlas Air, Inc. unit and GoJet Airlines have entered an agreement guaranteeing GoJet pilots an interview with Atlas after as little as one to two years of service. First Officers with military flying experience will be eligible to interview with Atlas after just one year of service at GoJet, while all other pilots will be eligible to interview after a minimum of two years of service.

Enstrom 480B-G’s Accepted In The Czech Republic For Training

First Of Six Aircraft Delivered To LOM PRAHA

The first of 6 Enstrom 480B-Gs were delivered to LOM PRAHA for use at their Flight Training Center (CLV) on the military base in Pardubice, Czech Republic on June 21. The sales of these aircraft were coordinated by DSA, the Enstrom Representatives in the Czech Republic.

CAE Increases Its Training Capacity At CAE Madrid

Supporting Airlines Training Needs Across Europe

CAE is growing its cadet intake at its leading training centre CAE Madrid. In May 2017, CAE announced the expansion of its cadet training network to Spain with its Madrid-based integrated ATPL programme, followed with the launch of a new cadet training program in partnership with European low-cost carrier Volotea in August 2017. A total of 17 cadets have started at CAE Madrid to date, with the first 6 recently completing the EASA ATPL ground school and commencing the flying phase at CAE’s flagship flight academy in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Government Of Canada Investing In Safety At Chisasibi Airport

Taxiways And Apron To Be Refurbished

Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to traveling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant communities. These airports also provide essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue and forest fire response.

Wreckage Discovered In MI That May Be From 1997 Accident

Forest Service Workers Found Remains Of An Airplane In A Remote Part Of The State

National Forest Service workers in a remote portion of northern Michigan made a startling discovery on Wednesday ... the wreckage of a small airplane authorities now believe went missing in 1997.

Scottish Police Search For Anti-Trump Paraglider Pilot

Flew His Aircraft Over Trump-Owned Golf Course Where The President Was Playing

A manhunt has been launched for a paraglider pilot who flew over the Turnberry golf course Friday towing a banner with an anti-Trump message.

Airborne 07.16.18: Coast Guard Rescues, AEA $$Prizes$$, Commuter Craft

Also: Hartzell @OSH18, FreeFlight Systems, Kent State Alsims, Hackers Ripoff MQ-9 Reaper Info

If you aren’t already in awe of the work of the US Coast Guard, you should be. Two Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crews rescued 11 people after a floatplane went down 39 miles south southwest of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Prince of Wales Island, Tuesday. The Jayhawk crews arrived on scene, and were able to safely hoist all 11 people from the side of a mountain, approximately 2,000 AGL. The Jayhawk crew then took them to a staging area for further transfer to Ketchikan. All were reported

'An Extraordinary Friends of Bob Hoover' Event Scheduled For AirVenture Oshkosh

Some Tickets Remaining For The Annual Hoover Get-Together

An “EFOB” (Extraordinary Friends of Bob Hoover) event will be held Wednesday evening, July 25th, during this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Festivities will begin at 6:00 PM at the AOPA Campus, just across from the famous Brown Arch entrance to the flight line. The evening is sponsored by the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation. The Foundation is the 501c3 organization formed by Bob prior to his passing in 2016. Bob’s purpose was to promote and support organizations and individuals that are working to improve aviation’s better future, and to establish the highest possible standards across all aviation disciplines, including piloting. During the event, The Bob Ho

Boeing Forecasts $15 Trillion Commercial Airplanes And Services Market

Cites Rising Passenger Demand And Airplane Retirements In Market Outlook

Boeing lifted its long-term forecast for commercial airplanes as rising passenger traffic and upcoming airplane retirements drive the need for 42,730 new jets – valued at $6.3 trillion – over the next 20 years. The global airplane fleet will also sustain growing demand for commercial aviation services, leading to a total market opportunity of $15 trillion.

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Embraer Releases Market Forecast For Regional Airline Sector

Foresees Demand For 10,550 New Aircraft With Up To 150 Seats Over The Next 20 Years

Embraer forecasts demand for 10,550 new aircraft with up to 150 seats worldwide, worth USD 600 billion, over the next 20 years. The in-service fleet is set to increase to 16,000 aircraft, up from the 9,000 aircraft currently in operation. Market growth will drive 65% of this demand, while the remaining 35% will replace aging aircraft.

Boeing Adds Orders For 120 737 MAX Aircraft At Farnborough

Jet Airways Accounts For 75 Of Those Airplanes

Jet Airways has confirmed that the Indian carrier placed an order for an additional 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The order, valued at $8.8 billion at current list prices, was previously posted as unidentified on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website.

Airbus Helicopters, Ukrainian Ministry Of Interior Sign For 55 Helicopters

Ukraine Is Set To Modernize Its Civil Helicopter Fleet

Following the Intergovernmental Agreement signed between France and Ukraine on 8 June, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Ukrainian Ministry of Interior for the purchase of 55 civil helicopters destined for search and rescue (SAR), public services, and emergency medical service (EMS) missions in the country. The 55 aircraft include 21 repurposed H225s, and 10 brand new H145s and 24 H125s.

Falco: The Ferrari Of The Air

Designed in 1955 With Looks That Are Timeless

In 1955 renowned aircraft designer Stelio Frati designed the Falco which was originally built in Italy by Aviamilano then Aeromere and later Laverda as a certified aircraft. In the 1980s the Falco was converted to kit form and sold in the US by the Sequoia Aircraft Company of Richmond, Virginia until 2014 when it closed its doors. Sequair, the Virginia company still maintains a website with much valuable information about this sleek and sexy looking aircraft.

Airbus Opens First Serial Production Facility For Zephyr

New High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Currently On Its Maiden Flight

Airbus Defense and Space has unveiled the new Zephyr S HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite) to the world at Farnborough Air Show this morning. The Zephyr S is the first production aircraft of the Zephyr program, previous Zephyr units being Research and Development prototypes.

Able Flight Class Of 2018 To Receive Their Wings At AirVenture

Ceremony July 24th 10:00 AM At Theater In The Woods

The pilots of the Able Flight “Class of 2018” will receive their wings at a pinning ceremony on Tuesday, July 24th at 10:00 AM at Theater In The Woods at EAA AirVenture. Special guests will include Aviation Hall of Fame inductee Patty Wagstaff.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.18.18)

"For the first time in years, we are seeing economies growing in every region of the world. This synchronized growth is providing more stimulus for global air travel. Along with continued traffic expansion, the data show a big retirement wave approaching as older airplanes age out of the global fleet." Source: Randy Tinseth, vice president of Commercial Marketing for The Boeing Company.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.18.18): Flight Patterns

Basic maneuvers, flown by reference to the instruments rather than outside visual cues, for the purpose of practicing basic attitude flying.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.18.18)

FAA: Experimental Category

A special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category is issued to operate an aircraft that does not have a type certificate or does not conform to its type certificate and is in a condition for safe operation.

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