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FAA Announces NPRM For ‘Steam Gauge’ Rating

Emphasis On Navigation, Interpretation Of Analog Panels

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA has posted a proposed NPRM in the Federal Register April 1 that would require a special rating for pilots still flying with traditional instruments, also known as “Steam Gauges”.

Bernie Sanders New ‘No Plane, No Gain’ Spokesman

Presidential Candidate Sees The Value In Private Jets

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The NBAA has announced that Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been added to the roster of business aviation boosters as part of its “No Plane, No Gain” campaign.

Parked 737 MAX Airplanes May Be Pressed Into Service By CDC

Would Be Used As Coronavirus Isolation Units

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The Centers for Disease Control has approached Boeing about using its 737 MAX airplanes that are waiting for delivery as isolation wards for persons diagnosed with COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus.

FAA Planning ‘Do What You Want Day’ For Drone Pilots

Will Ground All Manned Flights For 24 Hours

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA has announced it will issue a nationwide TFR for all manned airplane flights on April 1 to allow drone pilots to fly as high, far and fast as they want … just to get it out of their systems.

EAA To Build Water Park In Camp Scholler

Looks To Capitalize On Drainage Problems With New Attraction

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The EAA is building a water park on the grounds of Camp Scholler after years of struggling with drainage problems in the popular campground.

Rod Roddenberry Sues Federal Government Over Space Force Logo

Says New Logo Clearly Violates ‘Star Trek’ Copyright

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition When the U.S. Space Force was announced, the Internet blew up over the similarities between the new logo and the Starfleet emblem seen in every episode of Star Trek. And now, Rod Roddenberry says he wants his cut.

Private Developer Proposes Parallel Runway At KSMO

Hopes To Establish A Fly-In Community In SoCal

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition A private developer has asked the Santa Monica City Council for a variance to build a second, parallel runway at Santa Monica Airport with the hopes of establishing a fly-in community in the Los Angeles suburb.

AUVSI: Beware The Drone Fake ID

Websites Cropping Up Offering To Sell Drone Operators Falsified Registrations

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition AUVSI is warning about a new scam that offers to sell Fake Remote IDs to drone operators as the FAA prepares to implement the drone tracking system.

Michael Bloomberg Turns Attention To Space

Looks To Buy NASA After Failed Presidential Bid

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has announced that he will start his own commercial space company in an effort to spend the money he has earmarked for his Presidential campaign. But rather than start from scratch, he is making a bid for NASA.

Trump Accuses Russia Of Tampering With 737 MAX Software

Says Putin Was Trying To Increase Market Share The For Sukhoi Superjet

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition President Donald Trump blasted Russin President Vladimir Putin in a Tweet April 1 accusing Putin of coordinating a hacking attack on Boeing’s 737 MAX MCAS software.

OneAviation Makes Bid For Cirrus Aircraft Corp

Alan Klapmeier Hopes To Be Back In The Piston Single Business

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition In an aggressive move after being approved for acquisition by Chinese company Citiking, OneAviation, the company led by Alan Klapmeier, has made a bid to acquire Klapmeier’s old company Cirrus Aviation from its Chinese parent company, AVIC.

Redbird Downsizes Into Drone Sims

New Training Devices Will Include Virtual Reality Drone ‘Ramp Checks’

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition Redbird is shifting its focus to the drone market to take advantage of the explosive growth of the industry.

Air Tractor Gains Traction In Coronavirus Fight

CDC To Use The Aircraft For Spot Applications Of Disinfectant

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition In an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, the U.S. Government has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of 250 AT-802F Aerial Spraying platforms/aircraft. The deal is valued at $300 million, with an additional open purchase order for spare parts, tooling, GSE equipment and support personnel for the next 5 years.

FAA To Require Weather Briefings For All Drone Flights

Weather Info To Be Included In The B4UFly App

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA has proposed a new rule that would require all drone pilots to obtain a weather briefing before conducting any flight.

FAA Announces Restrictions On Airport Bulletin Boards

Says They Fall Under The Category Of ‘Holding Forth’ For Carrying Passengers

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA has published an amendment to its recently-released Advisory Circular that includes a ban on the use of airport bulletin boards by pilots who are looking to share expenses for flights.

A&E Announces ‘Stupid Drone Tricks’ Reality Show

‘The Material Out There Is Endless’, Network Executive Says

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition With the explosive growth of drones in the hands of ordinary people, the A&E network group is exploring the potential for a new reality show giving some of those drone users a chance to show off.

FAA To Experiment With AI For Air Traffic Control

Will First Be Implemented In Remote Tower Operations

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA has announced that it will begin experimenting with Air Traffic Control that relies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at airports served by remote towers.

FAA Mulls Remote ID Requirement For All Aircraft

UAS Would Be A ‘Proof-Of-Concept’ Exercise Before Rolling It Out For The Entire Industry

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA is considering a requirement for all aircraft to be equipped with Remote ID technology as an extension of ADS-B.

Boeing Announces New Clean-Sheet Airliner Design

Would Eventually Replace The Workhorse 737

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition Boeing Commercial Aircraft Corporation on April 1 announced a new clean-sheet design for a 737 replacement. It will feature a clean-wing design, with two engines placed at the rear of the fuselage.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.01.20)

Aero-News Quote of the Day April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. Source: Mark Twain

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.01.20): April Fool

April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day, holiday of uncertain origin, known for practical joking and celebrated on the first of April.

ANNs Daily Aero Linx 04.01.20

Aero Linx: April Fools April Fools' Day is celebrated in many countries on April 1 every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools' Day, April 1 is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other.

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Emphasis On Navigation, Interpretation Of Analog Panels

Presidential Candidate Sees The Value In Private Jets

Would Be Used As Coronavirus Isolation Units

Will Ground All Manned Flights For 24 Hours

Looks To Capitalize On Drainage Problems With New Attraction

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Says New Logo Clearly Violates ‘Star Trek’ Copyright

Hopes To Establish A Fly-In Community In SoCal

Websites Cropping Up Offering To Sell Drone Operators Falsified Registrations

Looks To Buy NASA After Failed Presidential Bid

Says Putin Was Trying To Increase Market Share The For Sukhoi Superjet

Alan Klapmeier Hopes To Be Back In The Piston Single Business

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New Training Devices Will Include Virtual Reality Drone ‘Ramp Checks’

CDC To Use The Aircraft For Spot Applications Of Disinfectant

Weather Info To Be Included In The B4UFly App

Says They Fall Under The Category Of ‘Holding Forth’ For Carrying Passengers

‘The Material Out There Is Endless’, Network Executive Says

Will First Be Implemented In Remote Tower Operations

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