Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Also: Beechcraft Not Happy With GAO, More Damage to GA From FAA, Cessna 172 SAIB, An Inspirational Leap
The inability to reach agreement over a number of unsettled restrictions, involving the Reno Air racing Association and the FAA, forced the Unlimited Racing Division of the National Air Racing Group to call for a "safety stand down" from this year's Reno Air Races. Yet, within hours of that announcement, the Reno Air Racing Association unveiled the Unlimited Warbird Racing Class, a new, high-profile racing class organization at the 50th annual National Championship Air Races this September. Ashley, Airbus’ entry into the fuel-efficient composite-construction market took off at 10 am local time from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France on Friday, and flew for four hours and five minutes. An international flight test crew of six was on board for the inaugural flight. The brand new Great Lakes made its first flight, Sunday, June 9t
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Tue, Jun 18, 2013
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We know you, like many of our readers, make it a point to check out the latest news and information daily on Aero-News... but did you know that we will also bring the news to you, for free? (Why? Because we're nice guys, that's why!)
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Tue, Jun 18, 2013
“(W)e needed to create a new, modernized aircraft to meet requirements of five-seat utility, training, private, and law enforcement operators.” Source: John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter.
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Tue, Jun 18, 2013
A complete inspection that is required for all aircraft operated for hire every 100 hours.
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Tue, Jun 18, 2013
International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers
IFATCA is a worldwide organization representing more than fifty thousand air traffic controllers in 134 countries.
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Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Also: Hadfield Retires, Dornier Do 17, Chinook Contract, Boeing Forecast, Wright Memorial
We can't say that this was unexpected but EAA has confirmed that it has entered, reluctantly, into a one time agreement with the FAA to pay them for services required to conduct the annual fly-in. EAA has revealed that, "Facing a spectrum of unpalatable options, EAA today finalized a one-time agreement with the FAA to cover nearly $450,000 in expenses related to air traffic control services at the 2013 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, which begins on July 29." The Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter made history recently by attaining speed milestones of 255 knots in level flight and 263 knots during a descent. With these two successes, the X3 surpasses the unofficial speed record for a helicopter. TIGHAR, The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery, is denying charges brought in a lawsuit that they have found Amelia Earhart's airplane but continue to ra
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Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Help ANN Grow So That We Can Be Of Greater Service To You!
For the better part of a dozen years, ANN has set the pace for the growing and evolving aero-info revolution. No other news service has done what ANN has done... and no one did it before we showed the rest of the aero-world how it's done.
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Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Aero Linx: Civil Aviation Medical Association
CAMA, working on behalf of physicians engaged in the practice of aviation medicine aims to:
To promote the best methodology for assessment of the mental and physical requirements for civil aviation pilots.
To actively enlarge our scientific knowledge.
To advocate, through continuing education, both basic and advanced civil aeromedical knowledge.
To promote professional fellowship among our colleagues from allied scientific disciplines.
To bind together all civil aviation medical examiners into an effective, active medical body to promote aviation safety for the good of the public.
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Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)
A TFR is a regulatory action issued by the FAA via the U.S. NOTAM System, under the authority of United States Code, Title 49. TFRs are issued within the sovereign airspace of the United States and its territories to restrict certain aircraft from operating within a defined area on a temporary basis to protect persons or property in the air or on the ground. While not all inclusive, TFRs may be issued for disaster or hazard situations such as: toxic gas leaks or spills, fumes from flammable agents, aircraft accident/incident sites, aviation or ground resources engaged in wildlife suppression, or aircraft relief activities following a disaster. TFRs may also be issued in support of VIP movements; for reasons of national security; or when determined necessary for the management of air traffic in the vicinity of aerial demonstrations or major sporting events. NAS users or other interested parties should contact a FSS for TFR information. Additionally, TFR information can be found in au
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