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February 24, 2015

Airborne 02.24.15: Becker ADS-B Tracking, TTD Elections, ADS-B Experimental News

Also: Seeker Certified, Aero-Calendar, UAV NPRM, KingAir Service, Durban Airshow Cancelled, PC-21 #100

Becker Avionics International has introduced a new ADS-B based tracking and surveillance system for flight and ground operations. The system is called ATLASS, short for ADS-B Traffic Localization and Surveillance System. ATLASS is a state-of-the-art, stand-alone ADS-B traffic monitoring system that provides a recognized air and ground situational awareness picture. The situation awareness capability provided by ATLASS provides unique surface applications that can apply to specialized operations that comb

Airborne 02.24.15: Becker ADS-B Tracking, TTD Officers, ADS-B Experimental News

Also: Seeker Certified, Aero-Calendar, UAV NPRM, KingAir Service, Durban Airshow Cancelled, PC-21 #100

Becker Avionics International has introduced a new ADS-B based tracking and surveillance system for flight and ground operations. The system is called ATLASS, short for ADS-B Traffic Localization and Surveillance System. ATLASS is a state-of-the-art, stand-alone ADS-B traffic monitoring system that provides a recognized air and ground situational awareness picture. The situation awareness capability provided by ATLASS provides unique surface applications that can apply to specialized operations that combine air and ground coordination. TTD President Ed Wytkind and Secretary-Treasurer Larry Willis were re-elected to their respective positions during TTD’s 25th annive

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Pilatus Delivers 1,300th PC-12

Airplane To Enter Service With Surf Air Of California

In a ceremony Monday at Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd’s facility in Broomfield, CO, the Swiss aircraft manufacturer delivered the 1,300th unit of its single engine turboprop PC-12 to California-based airline Surf Air.

World Renowned Chalet Suzanne Up For Auction

Historic Florida Fly-In Vacation Destination Going On The Block Friday, February 27th

Oglesby and Company Auctioneers, in cooperation with Ace Realty Advisors, will preside over the auction and complete liquidation of Chalet Suzanne, beginning at 11 AM, Friday, February 27, 2015.

Civic Leadership Academy Prepares CAP Cadets For Future Success

Weeklong Experience In Washington, D.C., One Of America’s Premier Civic Education Activities

Twenty-four of Civil Air Patrol’s outstanding cadets are gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the Civic Leadership Academy, part of a real-world, hands-on experience long recognized as one of America’s premier civic education activities.

NBAA Announces Recipients Of 2015 Baldwin Scholarships

To Be Awarded At Leadership Conference This Week

The NBAA has announced the recipients of its Donald A. Baldwin, Sr. Business Aviation Management Scholarships, which benefit individuals seeking to become NBAA Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs). The scholarships, which are given annually in coordination with the family of Donald A. Baldwin, Sr., promote professional development in business aviation by providing financial support for qualified CAM exam candidates.

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Norwegian Flight Departed With Reduced Crew

Some Walked Off The Airplane Because Of An Approaching Snowstorm, Officials Investigating

Norwegian civil aviation officials are investigating an incident in which a Norwegian Airlines aircraft made a trans-Atlantic flight with a reduced cabin crew in January.

Possible Human Remains Found At Suspected SBD-5 Accident Site

Additional Airplane Parts Thought To Be From 1940 Crash Also Found In East Central Florida

Volunteers combing an area in east-central Florida where a Navy SBD-5 Dauntless is thought to have gone down in 1940 have uncovered additional airplane parts, and possible human remains.

Durban Land, Sea, And Air Festival In South Africa Cancelled

Financial Support For Event Dried Up

Another aviation event has been cancelled because of a lack of financial support.

NATCA Congratulates TTD Officers On Re-Election

Transportation Trades Department Reaffirms President Ed Wytkind, Secretary-Treasurer Larry Willis

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, a member affiliate of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD), AFL-CIO, issued a statement congratulating TTD President Ed Wytkind and Secretary-Treasurer Larry Willis on being re-elected to their respective positions during TTD’s 25th anniversary convention and Executive Committee meeting.

Prince Harry Will Stay In The Army, But Not Fly Combat Again

Captain Wales To Continue Working With Injured Troops

Perhaps the best-known pilot in the U.K.'s Army Air Corps says he will no longer fly Apache helicopters in combat.

Helicopter Flyover Part Of Florida Boy's Impromptu Birthday Bash

Local Sheriff Steps In When Autistic Six-Year-Old Has No One Show Up For Party

The Osceola County, FL Sheriff's Office responded to a different kind of plea for help last week.

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NASA’s Orion Flight Test Yields Critical Data

Engineers Will Use Information To Improve Spacecraft For Next Mission

NASA’s Orion spacecraft continues on the agency’s journey to Mars as engineers analyze data from the spacecraft’s December flight test and make progress developing and building the spacecraft for its first mission atop NASA Space Launch System (SLS) heavy-lift rocket.

Some Robinson R44 Helicopters Grounded In Australia

CASA Move Comes After Fatal Accident In New Zealand

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive grounding certain Robinson R44 helicopters operating in that country following a fatal accident in New Zealand.

Textron Aviation Expands Global King Air Service

Centers From California To France Gain Certification

Textron Aviation's company-owned service centers in Sacramento, CA, Mesa, AZ and Paris, France, have gained certification for Beechcraft King Air 90-, 200- and 300-series aircraft service and repair, expanding factory service accessibility to its global customer base.

Pilot Error Cause Of F-16 Mid-Air Collision In October

Air Force Investigators Wrap Up Investigation, Both Pilots Survived

An Air Force Investigation Board report released last Friday indicates errors on the parts of two pilots involved in a training mission in October caused their F-16s to collide in mid air. One aircraft went down, but the other was able to return and land with a portion of its right wing missing. Both pilots survived the accident.

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ALPA Leadership Calls For 'Safe Integration' Of UAS

But Says Air Transportation Safety Must Be 'Paramount' In FAA Rules

The head of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) wrote in a recent editorial for USA Today that pilots see UAVs as a "potential danger" to the safety of airliners in the U.S.

AeroSports Update: Hundreds Come Out To Watch The Skiplanes

Twenty Seven Airplanes Flew Into Pioneer Airfield For The 2015 EAA Skiplane Fly-In

When we think about all of the cold, snow, and ice experienced over the last few weeks in the northern and eastern parts of the country (heck…even the south has been hammered!), it’s hard to put a smiley face on anything that has to do with winter. However, the Skiplane Fly-in at Pioneer Airfield in Oshkosh is an example of making the best out of the worst.

The Royal Thai Army Acquires Six Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2 Rotorcraft

Deliveries To Begin In 2016

The Royal Thai Army’s rotorcraft fleet will grow by six Airbus Helicopters light-utility EC145 T2 aircraft, the company said Monday.

Airborne 02.23.15: CS300 1st Flt Imminent, Mars One, Tri-Motor Record

Also: Antarctic Balloon, Royal Albanian Team?, A400M Refuel, A4A Joins UAV Program, AFASF Standdown, WAI Award

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has announced that Transport Canada inspectors have issued the flight permit that allows the first CS300 flight test vehicle to join the flight test program. The CS300 aircraft's first flight is expected to occur during the period February 26 – 28. The aircraft is expected to perform a series of handling and system calibration tests, at a wide range of altitudes and speeds. The private non-profit organization Mars One ... which plans to send human volunteers on a on

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.24.15)

“Orion’s flight test was a big success and what we learned is informing how we design, develop and build future Orions that will help us pioneer deep space destinations.” Source: Mark Geyer, NASA’s Orion Program manager.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.24.15): Pilot Briefing

A service provided by the FSS to assist pilots in flight planning. Briefing items may include weather information, NOTAMS, military activities, flow control information, and other items as requested.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.24.15)

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Aviation Safety Connection, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization, is chartered to provide flight safety information with particular emphasis on (a) Cockpit Leadership and Management and (b) Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and upgrading.

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