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XCOR Aerospace Receives Lynx Mark I Cockpit

Vehicle Integration Underway

XCOR Aerospace said Wednesday that the XCOR Lynx Mark I cockpit has been delivered. AdamWorks engineers, along with XCOR engineers, performed several successful pressure tests before it was packed and shipped to XCOR.

Cessna Celebrates 100th Grand Caravan EX Delivery

Milestone Airplane Goes To Aviation Club In The UAE

Cessna is celebrating the milestone delivery of the 100th Cessna Grand Caravan EX. The aircraft has been supplied to Hussain Ali Rashid Almoalla for use at his aviation club in the United Arab Emirates. Mr Almoalla, who also owns a Cessna Skylane and Cessna Stationair, is personally flying the Cessna Grand Caravan EX back to his home base in Abu Dhabi, a trip covering 9,000 nm.

Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract

Carrier Operates As US Airways Express On Regional Routes

Piedmont Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have voted in favor of a new contract that includes pay increases and work rule improvements for the nearly 200 regional Flight Attendants. The agreement was reached with the assistance of the National Mediation Board (NMB).

FAA Announces The Republic Of The Philippines’ Aviation Safety Rating

Returned To Category 1 Under ICAO Standards

The FAA announced Wednesday that the Republic of the Philippines again complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and has been granted a Category 1 rating.

United Airlines' First Boeing 787-9 Rolls Out Of The Factory

Newest Dreamliner Is Longer, Travels Farther And Carries More Passengers

United Airlines' first 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of final assembly Tuesday evening at Boeing's Everett, WA facility. The rollout marks the first major milestone in the aircraft's production ahead of its expected delivery this summer. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the second and newest member of the fuel-efficient 787 family. With the fuselage stretched 20 feet longer than the 787-8, United's 787-9 will fly more than 30 additional passengers and up to 300 nautical miles farther with the same exceptional environmental performance.

NTSB Prelim Released In Florida Fatal Accident

Aircraft Hit Powerlines During A Forced Landing Attempt

The NTSB has released a preliminary report associated with an accident which occurred March 22 involving a Piper PA-28-181 aircraft that resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries during a forced landing attempt in Safety Harbor, FL.

FAA Grounds Non-commercial Search And Rescue UAV Flights

FAA Behaves Like A Petulant Child Trying To Prove A Point By Misbehaving

Once again the FAA has gone after the operation of drone flying as if they actually had regulations to control it. Only last month, an NTSB judge ruled that the FAA did not have control over drone flights because they were using an internal document that has not gone through a regulatory process.

A4A Applauds Committee Approval Of Shuster-DeFazio Legislation

Bill Intended To Restore Transparency Of Airfare Taxes On Tickets

The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday passed The Transparent Airfares Act of 2014, a bill designed to ensuring airline customers are aware of exactly how much of their ticket price goes to federal taxes and still know the full price of travel before they purchase.

Allied Pilots Association Commends Republic Pilots For Rejecting Contract

Calls Vote 'Another Stake in the Ground' To Turn Profession Around

The president of the Allied Pilots Association, certified collective bargaining agent for the 10,000 pilots of American Airlines, applauded the pilots of Republic Airways Holdings for rejecting a tentative agreement the Republic pilots deemed deficient.

Sun ‘n Fun Sponsor Promotes Tourism In A Competing County

Polk County Florida Objects To Sun ‘n Fun Promotion Of Osceola County, FL

It seems there is some friction between two counties in the state of Florida. They are Osceola County and Polk County. The logical question is, what’s this got to do with aviation stuff? The answer is, it’s because of the Sun ‘n Fun fly-in.

IAM Employees At Alaska Airlines Ratify New Five-Year Contract

Pact Approved By 62 Percent Of Those Casting Ballots

Alaska Airlines' 2,500 clerical, office and passenger service employees, who are represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have ratified a new five-year contract. The contract was approved by 62 percent of those who voted.

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Airborne 04.11.14: Lear 85 Flies, FAA v UAVs-Again, CAMA Demands Med Oversight

Also: Mooney Rebirth, Barnstorming: Lessons From Lakeland, Another Airport Under Attack By NIMBY Politico, Solar Impulse2!

The Learjet 85 aircraft has successfully completed its first flight that marks the start of the aircraft’s flight test program leading up to the first customer delivery. The flight departed from Wichita-Mid Continent International Airport and lasted approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Once again the FAA has gone after drone flying as if they actually had regulations to control it. Only last month, an NTSB judge ruled that the FAA did not have control over drone flights because they have not gone through a regulatory process

Aero-TV: Ramping Up -- The Eclipse 550 Is Delivering

The ‘Little Jet That Could’ Is Coming Back Strong

At Sun ‘n Fun 2014 ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell had the chance to visit an airplane that almost anybody would love to own. He spoke with Mason Holland, the CEO of Eclipse Aerospace and got a look at the Eclipse 550 personal jet. It might be appropriate to call the Eclipse 550 “The little jet that could.” Designed from the ground up as a single-pilot personal-use jet, the Eclipse got off to a rough start because of corporate and management problems; early problems were not the fault of the airplane. Under the new management the airplane that has always been good

First Flight: Bombardier’s Learjet 85

FTV1 Flew To FL300 And 250 Knots On Initial Outing

The Learjet 85 aircraft has successfully completed its first flight, achieving a major milestone in a business aircraft development program that will redefine the midsize segment. This first flight marks the start of the Learjet 85 aircraft’s flight test program leading up to the first customer delivery.

The Northrop Grumman X-47B To Receive 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy

Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) Deemed Greatest Achievement In Aviation For 2013

Washington, DC, April 10, 2014 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced at their Spring Awards Dinner Wednesday that the Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Navy, and the X-47B Industry Team has been named as the recipient of the 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy “…for developing and demonstrating the first unmanned, autonomous air system operating from an aircraft carrier.”

AVIC International Announces The Founding Of Continental Motors Group

Consolidating Aircraft Engine Businesses, Expanding Operations Into China

AVIC International Holding Corporation (AVIC Int’l) announced Thursday that it is consolidating its aircraft engine businesses under a single corporate structure to continue to build a global, customer service oriented one-stop-shop for aircraft engines. The newly established “Continental Motors Group, Ltd.,” as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AVIC Int’l, is based in Hong Kong to integrate the marketing, sales, service, manufacturing, and development activities of its aircraft engine businesses.

Textron AirLand's Scorpion ISR/Strike Aircraft Reaches 50 Test Flight Hours

Aircraft Demonstrates Performance From 120 To 310 Knots Calibrated Airspeed

Textron AirLand's Scorpion has completed 50 hours of flight time since the start of flight testing in December 2013, the company said Wednesday. The objective of recent flights has been to gather data about the aircraft’s performance at various speeds, altitudes and climb rates, as well as to assess the responsiveness of Scorpion’s avionics, flight controls and landing system.

Space Subcommittee Approves Bipartisan NASA Authorization Act

Bill 'Ensures Sustainability For High-Priority NASA Programs'

The Space Subcommittee of the U.S. House Science Committee on Wednesday approved the NASA Authorization Act of 2014 (H.R. 4412) with unanimous bipartisan support. The bill updates the previously committee-approved bill to reflect the funding agreement reached in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014.

Construction To Begin On NASA Spacecraft Set To Visit Asteroid In 2018

OSIRIS-REx Completed Mission Critical Design Review Wednesday

NASA's team that will conduct the first U.S. mission to collect samples from an asteroid has been given the go-ahead to begin building the spacecraft, flight instruments and ground system, and launch support facilities.

Klyde Morris 04.11.2014

But They're Always So Insightful And Well-Informed, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.11.14)

"This is the final step for a NASA mission to go from paper to product. This confirms that the final design is ready to start the build-up towards launch.” Source: Gordon Johnston, OSIRIS-REx program executive at NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.11.14): Multi-Function Display (MFD)

Small screen (CRT or LCD) in an aircraft that can be used to display information to the pilot in numerous configurable ways. Often an MFD will be used in concert with a primary flight display.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.11.14)

Civil Air Patrol

The auxiliary of the US Air Force, with over 56,000 members, including 27,000 cadets ages 12-21. With around 1,700 units, the CAP operates the world's largest fleet of single-engine, piston aircraft (535), and an extensive communications network.

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Vehicle Integration Underway

Milestone Airplane Goes To Aviation Club In The UAE

Carrier Operates As US Airways Express On Regional Routes

Returned To Category 1 Under ICAO Standards

Newest Dreamliner Is Longer, Travels Farther And Carries More Passengers

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Aircraft Hit Powerlines During A Forced Landing Attempt

FAA Behaves Like A Petulant Child Trying To Prove A Point By Misbehaving

Bill Intended To Restore Transparency Of Airfare Taxes On Tickets

Calls Vote 'Another Stake in the Ground' To Turn Profession Around

Polk County Florida Objects To Sun ‘n Fun Promotion Of Osceola County, FL

Pact Approved By 62 Percent Of Those Casting Ballots

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Also: Mooney Rebirth, Barnstorming: Lessons From Lakeland, Another Airport Under Attack By NIMBY Politico, Solar Impulse2!

The ‘Little Jet That Could’ Is Coming Back Strong

FTV1 Flew To FL300 And 250 Knots On Initial Outing

Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) Deemed Greatest Achievement In Aviation For 2013

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Consolidating Aircraft Engine Businesses, Expanding Operations Into China

Aircraft Demonstrates Performance From 120 To 310 Knots Calibrated Airspeed

Bill 'Ensures Sustainability For High-Priority NASA Programs'

OSIRIS-REx Completed Mission Critical Design Review Wednesday

But They're Always So Insightful And Well-Informed, Klyde

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