Airline CEO, Employees And UNICEF Representatives To Be Flown To The Middle East In November

Norwegian Air and UNICEF, an organization dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children worldwide, will send an aircraft fully loaded with emergency aid and school supplies from Oslo, Norway to Amman, Jordan in November to help Syrian children living in refugee camps. Through this initiative, Norwegian and UNICEF will help the more than two million children affected by the brutal civil war in Syria. Norwegian’s CEO, Bjørn Kjos, will also be onboard the flight to assist.

One-Year Projects To Study Astronaut Health During Long-Duration Flights

Nine young scientists have received First Award Fellowships from the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI). Through this program, they will conduct one year research projects with the eventual aim of protecting astronaut health during long-duration spaceflight.

Becomes First Lessor For This Rotorcraft, Actively Promoting Leasing Of Light Helicopters For EMS

Waypoint Leasing has agreed to acquire up to 20 Airbus H135 aircraft over the next three years. The companies announced the deal at HeliTech in London. Waypoint is the first lessor to acquire and lease the H135, and currently owns 25 Airbus aircraft in its global fleet.

Combines Avionics Upgrade With ARINCDirect Flight Support Services

The FAA has granted an STC to Rockwell Collins for its Future Airspace Navigation Systems (FANS) 1/A upgrade for Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft equipped with Pro Line 4 avionics. The solution is available now through Rockwell Collins-authorized dealers.

Increases Third Party MRO Capabilities And Capacity, Company Says

VIH Aerospace (VIHA), a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces the acquisition of two additional Bell 407 helicopters to its growing portfolio of assets.

Eagle Copters Ltd. Delivers Fully Refurbished Aircraft To SoCal Police Department

Alberta, Canada-based Eagle Copters has delivered another fully refurbished Bell 205A-1++ to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Over 70 Aircraft Sold In UK And Ireland Through The Partnership

AgustaWestland is celebrating 20 years of rewarding partnership with its official distributor Sloane Helicopters in the UK and Ireland. More than 70 new light single and light twin aircraft from the AW119, AB206 and the AW109 legacy, including the Grand/GrandNew series, have been sold in UK and Ireland since 1995.

Twenty Sims Receive New High-Resolution Imagery System

Boeing has completed its upgrade of all U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Mission Training Centers with its high-fidelity Constant Resolution Visual System (CRVS). The system trains pilots in a more realistic visual environment than current simulators and allows them to experience extreme maneuvers that typically are only practiced in a simulator.

First Helicopter Manufacturer To Be So Authorized By The Agency

EASA has issued a Type2 Letter of Approval to AgustaWestland naming the company as a Navigation Database Supplier for helicopter Flight Management Systems (FMS). Under this EASA Certification, AgustaWestland is recognized as capable and allowed to generate and supply Navigation Database for the Flight Management Systems of its AW169 light intermediate and the AW189 super medium twin engine helicopter types. 

Introduces Engine Coverage For Sikorsky S-92

Jet Support Services (JSSI), is now able to offer GE CT7-8 engine program coverage for the Sikorsky S-92 as they continue to expand into the helicopter market.

Tablet-Based Mission Preparation Tools, Fleet Management Software And A Complete Maintenance Information System

Airbus Helicopters has announced the latest axis of its HCare services development with the release of two new families of digital Connected Services: HCare Fleet and HCare Flight.

Company Says Major Improvements Included In Newest Version

A series of new enhancements to Rockwell Collins’ ARINC AirVue Flight Information Display System (FIDS) will make it easier for airports to improve operations, keep passengers moving and create additional revenue opportunities.

Also: Girls In Aviation 2016, Quicksilver Across America, Heli Celebration, Russian Airline Bankruptcy, Custom Avionics Acquired, Westjet Air Center, NASA Selects Student Teams

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Robbie Culver, A Friend Of ANN, Achieves A Lifetime Milestone

It's hard to explain... unless you've done it... you know -- devoted months and years of hopes, dreams, elbow grease and the sweat of your brow (not to mention an untold number of aero-monetary units) to crafting a real-live flying machine of your very own. It happens hundreds of times a year and there's never enough fanfare, in my opinion, given to those who not only cast gravity aside... but do so in vehicles that they crafted for themselves. It starts months and years ahead of the event... filled with puzzlement, accomplishment, disappointment, confusion, eventual comprehension/understanding and lots of 'just plane' hard work. But when you're done, you trundle this contraption out to a runway and commi

The Revised Words In PBOR2 Regarding The Wavering Of The Third Class Medical Lead To Special Issuance Questions

Last week in our AeroSports Update, we addressed the history of attempts to ease the requirement for a third class medical. The words in the Pilots Bill of Rights-2 (PBOR2) regarding the third class medical have been revised and both EAA and AOPA say this may be the only way to get third class medical relief. However, the issue remains that a special issuance medical may still be required in some cases.

Fantastic Outcome Of First Event Calls For Repeat Effort

The success of Women in Aviation International’s first Girls in Aviation Day requires a repeat performance in 2016. The 2016 Girls in Aviation Day is officially set for Saturday, September 24, 2016. Plans are already underway to make this event even bigger and better than the first.

Klyde's Not Quite Sure What To Believe Anymore... About Foolish People

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Vice Adm. David A. Dunaway Retires Following A 33-Year Naval Career

The U.S. Naval Academy's class of 1982 took center stage Friday as one member relieved another as commander of NAVAIR amid praises from a third distinguished classmate.

Catapults, Blast Deflectors Modified To Better Support JSF

With a next generation aircraft, the F-35C, going through its developmental test phase, Nimitz-class aircraft carriers are making modifications to keep up with the latest technology.

Also: Suspicious FAA UAV Actions, Barnstorming, Ike F35 Mods, TSA Fails, UAS IPO, Finnair's A350 XWB, 'The Swarm'

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Expands The Capabilities Of Custom Avionics Including ADS-B Solutions

Orlando, FL-based Bloomington Corporate Holdings has acquired Custom Avionics in Bartow, Florida. Custom Avionics is a provider of avionics and custom panel solutions for general aviation aircraft.

Improves Aerodynamic Stability Of Aircraft, Company says

Flight testing is underway for the FastFin Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System on the AH-1 attack helicopter, commonly referred to as the Cobra, according to BLR Aerospace, which developed the device.

Aero Linx: Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association The purpose of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association is to: Promote seaplane flying and safety programs pertaining to seaplane operation throughout the State of Minnesota, Promote a forum for the purpose of approaching governmental agencies, to educate said agencies, the legislature and the public in the understanding of seaplane operation, and Create safe and compatible seaplane base facilities in the State of Minnesota.

NonApproach Control Tower Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area. Nonapproach control towers also separate aircraft operating under instrument flight rules clearances from approach controls and centers. They provide ground control services to aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and equipment on the airport movement area.

"It happens hundreds of times a year and there's never enough fanfare, in my opinion, given to those who not only cast gravity aside... but do so in vehicles that they crafted for themselves. It starts months and years ahead of the event... filled with puzzlement, accomplishment, disappointment, confusion, eventual comprehension/understanding and lots of 'just plane' hard work. But when you're done, you trundle this contraption out to a runway and commit your dreams, as well as yourself, to undertaking aviation in a way that only a few can boast of... after all; it's the first flight of a aircraft that you crafted -- yourself." Source: ANN E-I-C Jim Campbell, in an editorial about the lifetime milestone of building an airplane yourself...