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March 10, 2012

Airborne 03.09.12: Coyne Stepping Down, Ryan BK, AmEagle Furloughs

Also: Kfir Down, AEA 2012, ASF Glass Panel Study, USAF Embarrassed, UPS Pilots, Another Downed Cirrus, UAL Assimilates Continental...

Yes... another week and another collection of intriguing news. This week's report starts with the sad news that long-time NATA Boss Jim Coyne will retire this year, Ryan Airlines announced its long-rumored bankruptcy. Fifty pilots are about to get unemployment as they get laid off by American Eagle and a former Navy jock is lost in a tragic Kfir accident at NAS Fallon. We have more details of our upcoming coverage of AEA 2012 as well as some info on the ASF report that suggests that glass panel cockpits are not influencing safety -- posi

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GA Avgas Coalition Refutes FOE Lawsuit Against EPA

Says Filing Fails To Consider Actions To Replace Leaded Fuel Already Underway

Members of the General Aviation (GA) Avgas Coalition say that a lawsuit filed against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the environmental group Friends of the Earth (FOE) over piston-engine aircraft’s use of leaded aviation gasoline (avgas) is not taking into consideration the considerable work already completed toward the development and deployment of an unleaded solution.

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First Flight For New Citation M2

New Light Jet Makes Inaugural Flight Friday

The prototype of Cessna's new Citation M2, announced less than six months ago, made its first flight Friday. The flight lasted a little more than an hour and a half and included tests of the avionics system, autopilot, engine system, aircraft systems and instrument approaches. The prototype took off and landed at Wichita, KS, Mid-Continent Airport (KICT) where Cessna's main manufacturing facility is located.

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FAA Seeks To Establish Six UAS Test Sites

Information Published Friday In The Federal Register

The FAA is seeking public comments on the establishment of six sites where UAVs can be tested for their eventual inclusion in the National Airspace System (NAS).

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Canadian Minister Of Labor Squelches IAMAW Strike Deadline

Will Not Allow Disruption Of Service At Air Canada

Canada's Minister of Labor, the Hon. Lisa Raitt, has issued a referral pursuant to the Canada Labour Code, to determine the activities that Air Canada may be required to maintain as relates to the health and safety of Canadians.

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HAI: Alexander Amendment Poses Danger To Air Tours

Similar Amendment Was Pulled From FAA Reauthorization Bill

As the U.S. Senate continues to debate the highway bill, HAI has released a statement expressing opposition to amendment #1779 being offered by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN). The amendment will be voted on late March 13 and contains provisions that would significantly affect air tour operators conducting tours over national parks.

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Flight Design CTLSi Features New Rotax Engine

Fuel-Injected 912iS Powerplant Has Many Advantages  

The Rotax 912iS engine is making immediate inroads into the LSA community. Flight Design said Thursday that it will feature the new fuel-injected powerplant from Rotax Aircraft Engines in its just-introduced CTLSi. Flight Design is in a long-term partnership with the BRP-Powertrain distribution network.

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TSA Refutes Viral Video About Body Scanners

Home-Made Video Reportedly Shows Someone Carrying Metal Through Scanner Undetected

In a video which has collected nearly 1.2 million views, and uploaded by a user with the ID 'tsaoutofourpants', a young man explains how he says any person can carry a metal object, or pretty much anything else, through an airport body scanner without being detected.  TSA, through its blog, says the imaging technology is not that easy to beat.

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EASA Certifies DFC90, DFC100 Digital Autopilots

Approved For Installation In Europe In PA-46 Aircraft

EASA has certified Avidyne's DFC90 and DFC100 digital autopilots for installation in European-registered Piper PA-46 Matrix and Mirage aircraft.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.10.12)

“Despite the lawsuit, the near-term availability of leaded aviation fuel is not threatened in any way.” Source: Doug Macnair, EAA’s vice president of government relations.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.10.12): Parasitic Drag

Drag caused by the friction of air moving over the aircraft structure; its amount varies directly with the airspeed.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.10.12)

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