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October 03, 2014

Airborne 10.03.14: A350-900 Cert, Upgraded TBM700, Who Won The EAA Fairchild?

Also: Avidyne Extends EX500 Life, Airborne's Future, SNC and Stratolaunch, Citation Latitude Update, Huerta Makes Excuses

The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued the type certificate of the Airbus A350-900. This certification is the first Airbus passenger aircraft with a new design to be entirely certified by EASA, from the application by Airbus in 2007 until the type certification. Daher-Socata has delivered the first avionics-modernized TBM 700 turboprop aircraft with a Garmin G600/GTN 750 new-generation glass cockpit avionics retrofit, replacing mechanical equipment and first-generation CRT electronic flight displays. The company says this installation is a lower-cost alternative to a full retrofit with the Garmin G1000 integrated flight instrument system. Who could fo

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Airborne 10.03.14: A350-900 Cert, Upgraded TBM700, Who Won The EAA Fairchild?

Also: Avidyne Extends EX500 Life, Airborne's Future, SNC and Stratolaunch, Citation Latitude Update, Huerta Makes Excuses

The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued the type certificate of the Airbus A350-900. This certification is the first Airbus passenger aircraft with a new design to be entirely certified by EASA, from the application by Airbus in 2007 until the type certification. Daher-Socata has delivered the first avionics-modernized TBM 700 turboprop aircraft with a Garmin G600/GTN 750 new-generation glass cockpit avionics retrofit, replacing mechanical equipment and first-generation CRT electronic flight displays. The company says this in

Whirly-Girls Celebrate 2014 Scholarships For Women Helicopter Pilots

Unveil 60th Anniversary Logo Contest

Whirly-Girls International celebrates 60 years of supporting women in the rotorcraft industry with their 2014 round of scholarships and a call for a diamond anniversary commemorative logo design.

Cape Cod Community College Aviation Program Gets Federal Boost

Receives Department Of Labor Grant Worth $2.47 Million

In ceremonies at The White House in our nation’s capital, Cape Cod Community College President John Cox, and Dean Robert Cody accepted a U.S. Department of Labor workforce training grant totaling $2,471,478. The grant will enable the College to immediately accelerate its development of a unique FAA certified airplane maintenance training program on Cape Cod, meeting a critical need for highly skilled technicians in airframe and power plant repair and certification.

Gone West: Aviatrix Jerrie Mock

Was First Woman To Fly Solo Around The World

In 1964, Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock, an Ohio housewife, made aviation history when she became the first woman to fly solo around the world. Mock passed away at her home in Quincy, FL Tuesday at the age of 88. Her family said she had been in declining health for some time.

Sullenberger Featured At Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Fundraiser

Eighth Anniversary Gala Themed 'Destinations And Dreams'

"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Capt. Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, who piloted US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in New York City's Hudson River, will be this year's guest speaker at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor's 8th Anniversary Dinner Gala on Saturday, December 6. Themed "Destinations & Dreams," the evening is the Museum's annual fundraiser for its Education and Restoration projects.

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Nextant 400XTI Named Barron’s 'Best Light Jet'

Joins Gulfstream, Falcon, Cessna, And Embraer Among The Honorees

Nextant Aerospace, maker of the Nextant 400XTi and the forthcoming Nextant G90XT turboprop, announced Wednesday that the Nextant 400XTi has been included in Barron’s Finest Five listing as the best light jet on the market.

Milestone AW139 Goes To Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd.

Aircraft Delivered Is The 700th Of The Model To Enter Service

Two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters to have been delivered to Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd. of the Republic of Korea during a ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy. These helicopters will be used to perform corporate transport. The delivery includes the 700th AW139, setting a major production milestone coming approximately ten years after its introduction into service.

IHST Identifies 'Recommended Reading' For Helicopter Pilots

Online Documents Offers Solid Foundation To Enhance Safety, Reduce Accidents

Most of the time, getting back to basics can be a helicopter pilot’s best course of action during any stage of a flight. These documents, according to the safety experts at the International Helicopter Safety Team, offer pilots and operators a basic and solid foundation in order to enhance helicopter safety and reduce accidents.

Australia's First F-35A Takes To The Skies

Aircraft Will Enter Service In Australia In 2018

Australia’s first F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, known as AU-1, has made its inaugural flight, marking another significant milestone for the Australian F-35 program.

Southeast Aviation Expo 2014 Was A 'High Flying' Success

Education Sessions And Animal Rescue All A Part Of The Weekend's Activities

The organizers of the Southeast Aviation Expo report that last weekend's event was a great success, “from flying EAA Young Eagles to flying beagles," according to Don Purcell, President of the South Carolina Aviation Association.

Canadian Military Helo Makes Precautionary Landing

Clipped An Antenna On A Coast Guard Ship During Training Exercise

A Canadian Griffon military helicopter made a precautionary landing Monday night after striking the antenna of a Canadian Coast Guard ship during a training exercise.

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Broward County, FL Crew Management Company Adding 58 Jobs

Recent Deal With Finnair Leads To Expansion

Crew management company OSM Aviation says it plans to add 58 jobs through its Fort Lauderdale, FL office.

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Aero-TV: Up Close And Personal - The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team at Oshkosh 2014

One Of The Airshow World's Pre-Eminent Formation Teams Chats About The State Of The Industry

At EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor Tom Patton gets the inside scoop about the AeroShell Aerobatic Team. Patton talked with AeroShell acrobatic pilot Steve Gustafson to find out how things were going at AirVenture this year and to get a little background information about the team.

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Aero-TV: Up Close And Personal - The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team at Oshkosh 2014

One Of The Airshow World's Pre-Eminent Formation Teams Chats About The State Of The Industry

At EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor Tom Patton gets the inside scoop about the AeroShell Aerobatic Team. Patton talked with AeroShell acrobatic pilot Steve Gustafson to find out how things were going at AirVenture this year and to get a little background information about the team. In this video you’ll see Gustafson address such issues as airshow safety and the general state of the airshow business. He acknowledges that accidents do occur but that it’s blown out of proportion. Gustafson responded to Tom’s question about the health of

Boeing To Increase 737 Production Rate To 52 Per Month In 2018

Company Says Global Demand For Single-Aisle Airplanes Remains Strong

Boeing will increase production on the 737 program to 52 airplanes per month in 2018 in response to strong market demand from customers worldwide, the company said Thursday in a media release. Once the increase is implemented, the 737 program is expected to build more than 620 airplanes per year, the highest rate ever for the airplane.

NASA’s Orion Spacecraft, Rocket Move Closer To First Flight

Delta Heavy Rocket Moved To Launch Complex 37

NASA’s new Orion spacecraft and the Delta IV Heavy rocket that will carry it into space are at their penultimate stops in Florida on their path to a December flight test.

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Small UAV Coalition Launched To Advance The Commercial Use Of UAVs

Technology Companies Band Together To Advance Use Of The Aircraft In The NAS

Leading technology companies have formally announced the formation of the Small UAV Coalition to help pave the way for commercial, philanthropic, and civil use of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the United States and abroad. Chief among the organization's goals is to advance a regulatory environment that will support safe, reliable, and timely operation of small UAVs.

AOPA Announces 2014 Flight Training Excellence Award Winners

Chosen After Voluntary Reviews Submitted By Flight Students

AOPA has awarded its third annual Flight Training Excellence Awards to top flight schools and flight instructors ranked by more than 3,600 flight students who voluntarily reviewed their flight training experience through an AOPA online poll.

Coast Guard Advises UAV Operators To Be Careful Where They Fly

Quadcopter Flew Directly Across The USCG Base At Arcata Airport In California

Saturday afternoon a quadcopter-type model helicopter was seen flying directly across the Coast Guard base located on Arcata Airport in northwest California.

AeroSports Update: Hawk Aircraft LLC Suspending Operations

We See Another Affordable Airplane Company Struggling As The Economy Continues To Create Challenges For Light Aircraft Producers

Last week, AeroSports Update pondered on the subject of airplanes being too expensive. We concluded that airplanes actually are too expensive and probably always will be. We also pointed out that the cost is often driven by what the consumer wants, and if the consumer wants a simple low-cost airplane like those produced by Hawk Aircraft, LLC, it looks like we may be losing that option.

Klyde Morris 10.03.14

Maybe Somebody's Tryin' To Tell Ya Something, Klyde

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.03.14)

"Our thorough analysis tells us the single-aisle market continues to expand and is the fastest growing, most dynamic segment of the market." Source: Randy Tinseth, vice president of Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.03.14): Flight Check

A call-sign prefix used by FAA aircraft engaged in flight inspection/certification of navigational aids and flight procedures.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.03.14)

ESA IXV Program

An experimental spaceplane developed by the European Space Agency (ESA), is slated for launch later this year.

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