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November 10, 2013

NTSB Prelim Posted For Zenair Forced Landing Incident

Pilot Was Conducting Phase 1 Testing Of His Airplane

A phase 1 testing flight for a Zenair 701 ended with a forced landing after the airplane developed problems during the flight. Neither person on board the airplane, one the airplane's sport-pilot owner and the other a pilot-rated passenger, was injured in the incident.

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NetJets Opens Exclusive-Use Terminal At Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI)

Facility Is Company's Sixth Dedicated FBO

NetJets has opened a new private facility at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI). NetJets partnered with Signature Flight Support Corporation, the world's leading FBO network, to develop the state-of-the-art, 10,000 square-foot facility, which is located on the northwest corner of PBI airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Philippine AF Signs Contract For Eight AW109 Power Helicopters

Deliveries To Start In 2014

AgustaWestland on Wednesday announced that the Philippine Air Force has signed a contract for eight AW109 Power light twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform a range of duties including homeland security, armed reconnaissance and close support. Deliveries will start in 2014.

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DARPA Awards $2.3 Million Contract For TERN Program Development

AeroVironment Receives Concept Definition Contract For TERN MALE Unmanned Aircraft System Program

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected AeroVironment for the development of a new category of UAV technology. AeroVironment will work as the prime contractor with DARPA on the Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN) Program to develop a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAS designed to operate from small ships to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

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Rockwell Collins Unveils U.K. Simulation And Training Center Of Excellence

Combines Horsham Facility Into Burgess Hill Operation

Rockwell Collins has unveiled a new simulation and training center of excellence in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, U.K. The company combined its operation located in Horsham, U.K., a facility gained through the acquisition of Evans & Sutherland in 2006, into its Burgess Hill facility, a facility added with the acquisition of SEOS in 2008.

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MTSI Announces Expansion Of UAS Services Into Commercial Marketplace

Sees Potential $10 Billion Market Within Three Years

Modern Technology Solutions (MTSI) plans to expand its UAS services into the Commercial UAS marketplace. This emerging market, estimated by various sources at a potential $10 billion within three years, has been inhibited by the lack of a regulatory structure for integrating UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS) as well as the absence of established Standards for airspace-enabling UAS technologies.

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Minnesota Airport Offers Unique Ground Transportation

Drive Away From The Grass Strip In A Retired Police Cruiser

Transient pilots landing on what is describes as "one of the nicest grass landing strips in the state" of Minnesota who might want to take a trip in to town have access to a pretty sweet ride.

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First Tranche 3 Typhoon Completes Engine Testing

Ground Runs Carried Out In Three Distinct Phases

The first Tranche 3 Typhoon, designated BS116, has successfully completed engine ground runs at the BAE de-tuner facility at Warton, U.K.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.10.13)

Aero Linx: The Association of European Airlines The Association of European Airlines brings together 31 major airlines, and has been the voice of the European airline industry for over 50 years. Based on its extensive knowledge of the industry and its far-reaching networks, AEA is an essential platform for industry, and is relied upon by policy-makers and the media as a trustworthy contributor to the debates around the decision-making process. AEA works in partnership with the institutions of the European Union and other stakeholders in the value chain, to ensure the sustainable growth of the European airline industry in a global context.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.10.13): Emergency Locator Transmitter

Emergency Locator Transmitter A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times per second. It is designed to function without human action after an accident.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.10.13)

"We are pleased to enhance the unmatched service and value we provide our customers with this premier, private-use facility, which is our sixth dedicated FBO in the country. This state-of-the-art facility offers outstanding amenities to NetJets’ customers and crewmembers in the Palm Beach area, which is one of our most popular domestic destinations.” Source:  Chairman and CEO Jordan B. Hansell, in comments made as NetJets has opened a new private facility at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI). 

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