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February 16, 2020

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2019 Results, Delivers On Guidance

Sees Record Commercial Aircraft Deliveries

Airbus SE has reported Full-Year (FY) 2019 consolidated financial results and provided guidance for 2020.

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Space Station To Forge Ultra-Fast Connections

The Upgrade To The ESA Columbus Laboratory Will Relay Data From Experiments On The Station Back To Earth Almost Instantaneously

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station plan to install a high-speed radio link to enable almost real-time connections with Earth. The device will send signals from the Station, which orbits at an altitude of 250 miles above Earth, even further into space, where they will be picked up by European satellites in geostationary orbit 22,000 miles above the surface.

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Dr. Eileen Bjorkman Helps Preserve Flight Test History

Makes Donation Towards The Construction Of A New Flight Test Museum

The Flight Test Museum Foundation (FTMF) is honored to announce a generous contribution from Dr. Eileen Bjorkman, Executive Director, Air Force Test Center. Dr. Bjorkman contributed $50,000 to the FTMF to sponsor the RF-4C (#004) and help directly fund construction of the new Flight Test Museum being built outside the West Gate at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB).

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AVIAA And Loft Partner On Citation And CJ Training Offering

Part 142 Simulator Program Based In Carlsbad, CA

AVIAA, the expanding group purchasing organization for business aviation, has added LOFT as another strategic partner for its membership.  For the past 15 years, LOFT has provided experienced flight instruction to Cessna Citation and CJ pilots through the entire training process. Its unique Part 142 simulator training program, based in Carlsbad, CA will now be offered to the growing number of AVIAA members operating Citation C Series business jets.

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Update On Coronavirus And Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line

Has Been Authorized By The Chinese Government To Resume Operations

Airbus says it is closely monitoring the evolution of the Coronavirus situation and following the World Health Organisation travel advice that is affecting Airbus globally.

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US-Bangla Airlines Adds Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft To Fleet

Lessor Avation Orders Two More Aircraft, Further Demonstrating The Suitability Of The -600 Series For The Leasing Market

Singapore based lessor Avation PLC has converted two Purchase Rights into firm orders for two ATR 72-600 aircraft. The aircraft will be leased to Bangladeshi airline US-Bangla, the biggest private airline in Bangladesh and will support the expansion of the airline’s turboprop fleet by increasing the number of ATR aircraft from six to eight. In addition, Avation has further acquired an additional two ATR 72-600 purchase rights to replace those that were exercised.

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Moody AFB HEF System Activated Fire Suppression System

Fire Suppression System Triggered During A Lightning Storm Last Week

The high expansion foam system in the Fuels Barn, Hangar 646, at Moody Air Force Base was activated during a lightning storm Feb. 6 at approximately 7 p.m.

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Bell And P&W Make Signing Up For Maintenance Programs Easier

Offers Single Point Of Contact To Enroll

Pratt & Whitney has announced that Bell 212, 412, 427 and 429 helicopter customers now benefit from a single point of contact to learn about and enroll in aircraft and engine maintenance plans. When enrolling an aircraft into Bell’s Customer Advantage Plan (CAP), customers will also have the option to sign up for a Pratt & Whitney Eagle Service Plan (ESP) for their engine maintenance needs.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.16.20): Special VFR Operations

Special VFR Operations Aircraft operating in accordance with clearances within Class B, C, D, and E surface areas in weather conditions less than the basic VFR weather minima. Such operations must be requested by the pilot and approved by ATC.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.16.20)

Aero Linx: The Idaho Aviation Association The Idaho Aviation Association gives Idaho a general aviation voice, both locally and nationally. Our mission is to: represent our members in forums where decisions are made that affect general aviation; inform our members about aviation issues; work with public and private entities for the preservation, maintenance and enhancement of aviation facilities; and promote safety, education and public understanding of general aviation in Idaho.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.16.20)

“As our community grows, we understand the importance of offering our members training partners that have the ability to deliver the highest level of training and adapt to an operation’s specific and ever-changing needs. LOFT is a natural partner to add to our portfolio with its track record of experienced simulator pilot training, as well as the significant number of AVIAA members operating the Citation jet. Insurance and crew training are critical operational pillars where AVIAA delivers economies of scale to members.” Source: Matthew Smith, AVIAA Chief Business Development Officer, commenting as they added LOFT as another strategic partner for its membership.  For the past 15 years, LOFT has provided experien

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