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NATCA Honors Members' Finest Work At Annual Awards Banquet

Recognizes Those Who Made Life-Saving Flight Assists At Annual Convention

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) honored air traffic controllers who performed life-saving flight assists in the previous year at the 12th annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards Banquet held Wednesday night.

FAA Acts To Reduce Bird Fatalities

Many May Be Saved As The Result Of Changes To Tower Lighting Standards

The FAA expects thousands of birds may be saved each year because of changes the agency has made to its communication tower lighting standards.

Ninety Female Missileers, B-52 Aircrews Make History

First All-Female B-52 And Missile Alert Crews Simultaneously Serve On Alert

Ninety female missileers made Air Force history March 22 as the first all-female missile alert crews to serve on alert at three intercontinental ballistic missile wings simultaneously.

Flight Path Changes At Teterboro Should Have Been No Surprise

Local Officials In Bergen County Had Been Told Of Proposal Last Year

The FAA earlier this month informed local officials in Bergen County, NJ that it was planning changes in flight paths around Teterboro Airport, which some officials said caught them by surprise.

Female Ukrainian Pilot Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison In Russia

Convicted Of Murder In Deaths Of Two Russian Journalist In Ukraine

Russian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko has been convicted of murder in Russia in connection with the deaths of two Ukrainian journalists in July, 2014.

NBAA Announces Recipients Of 2016 International Operators Scholarships

Designated For Use By Recipients To Further Their BizAv Careers

The NBAA has announced the selection of five recipients of 2016 International Operators Scholarships.

AW101 For Norwegian Government Makes Successful First Flight

First Of Sixteen Helicopters On Order For Delivery Beginning Next Year

The first of 16 AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters for the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) successfully performed its first flight at its Helicopter Division’s Yeovil factory in the UK on March 21st.

Alaska Airlines Foundation Accepting Grant Request Applications

Letters of Inquiry For 2016 Funding Must Be Received By April 15

The Alaska Airlines Foundation is currently accepting grant request applications from non-profits in the states of Alaska, Washington and Hawaii. The deadline for mid-year consideration is April 15, 2016.

Aircelle Begins Fabrication Of 777X Exhaust Systems

Laser Cut Of First Titanium Sheet Inaugurates Role As A Major Supplier To Boeing

The manufacturing of titanium engine exhaust systems for Boeing's new 777X airplane is underway at Aircelle, marking the industrial activity start-up for the company's first major role as a supplier to the U.S. aircraft manufacturer. This first exhaust system will be used as part of the overall engine development program in partnership with Boeing and GE.

Kenosha, Wisconsin Looks To Ban Skydiving At City Airport

Says It Will Not Renew Sublease With World Skydiving Center

The city of Kenosha, WI has asked the FAA to support its attempt to ban skydiving at Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) because its contract controller has said the activity conflicts with other traffic at the airport, particularly corporate jets.

Airbus Launches New Cabin Brand

'Airspace By Airbus' To Benefit Passengers, Operators

Airbus has launched its new Cabin brand “Airspace by Airbus”. At the heart of this new philosophy Airbus connects the wellbeing for passengers with the operational performance for its airline customers. Representing the best of Airbus’ cabin innovation and design, Airspace will offer a sophisticated, flexible canvas as a back-drop to enhance the airlines’ own brands.

NASA Gets Down To Earth This Year

Plans Multiple Globe-Spanning Expeditions

NASA is sending scientists around the world in 2016 – from the edge of the Greenland ice sheet to the coral reefs of the South Pacific – to delve into challenging questions about how our planet is changing and what impacts, if any, humans are having on it.

Aero-TV: No Pie in The Sky! – Tecnam’s P2010 Arrives

The First Certified Four-Place High Wing Aircraft Since The Cardinal…

The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is dedicated to recreational flying which includes light sport aircraft, and that’s what Tecnam has been heavily involved in. However they have much more than LSA’s in their lineup, and one of these aircraft is what they call the P2010.

Icon A5 Purchase Contract May Be More Complex Than The Aircraft Itself...

Highly Restrictive, Certainly Controversial, The Purchase Agreement Leaves One Wondering -- Are You Buying An Icon A5, Or Just Borrowing It?

Over the course of a decade, the aviation world has seen projects with immense promise come and go. Some make it, and change our world for the better... Some projects are still struggling to make their way in the Aero-Verse, others have failed, and the industry inexorably strives to come up with successful ideas to put it out of its doldrums. That's life in the Aero-Verse … where Innovation in aviation comes easily to the imagination, but far less readily to reality. There is no end to the great ideas, there is no end to a plethora of exciting concepts, and there seems to be endless/tremendous enthusiasm for "the next bi

House Committee Reports Out Foreign Airport Security Measure

Move Follows ISIS Attack In Brussels

The House Committee on Homeland Security has passed out of committee bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representative John Katko (R-NY), H.R. 4698, the Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act (SAFE GATES), to improve passenger and airline safety at foreign airports that have direct flights to the United States. Representative Katko’s legislation is now headed to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote.

ICAO Condemns Brussels Attacks

Security Provisions Currently Under Review By The Body

The ICAO has expressed its strong condemnation of the terrorist bombings in Brussels, stressing its deep condolences for the victims of the tragic assaults and its solidarity with the people and Government of Belgium.

Arizona U.S. Senators Urge FAA To Reach Sky Harbor Noise Solution

Court Has Ordered Mediation Between The City Of Phoenix And Community Representatives

U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta today urging the agency to reach a solution to the increase in flight path noise around Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport during an upcoming court-ordered mediation with the City of Phoenix and community representatives.

FlyDubai Pilot Involved In Russia Accident Had Tendered His Resignation

Reports Indicate He Cited An 'Unbearable Schedule' Flying For The Airline

The pilot of the FlyDubai airliner that went down Saturday in Russia fatally injuring all 62 people on board was flying one of his final flights, according to a Russian media outlet.

AeroSports Update: Sun ‘n Fun Honors The Tuskegee Airmen

The Commemorative Air Force Will Present A Special Tribute To The Tuskegee Airmen At Sun ‘n Fun 2016.

While Sun ‘n Fun is about all the exciting aspects of aviation, it’s also about our aviation legacy. We found this information on the Sun ‘n Fun website about their plan to work with the CAF to pay tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen.

Rolls-Royce Celebrates 'Perfect TEN' First Flight

Engine Flown On The Company's Boeing 747 In Arizona

The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engine has taken to the skies for the first time, starting a series of test flights. The engine – sporting its “Perfect TEN” bowling graphic on the nacelle - flew on the Rolls-Royce Flying Test Bed aircraft, a Boeing 747, at Tucson, Arizona.

Klyde Morris 03.25.16

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Klyde

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Airborne 03.24.16: Red Bull @SnF16, FAA UAV Changes, Women Of Aviation Worldwide

Also: Another Airshow Cancel, Aero-Community, SpaceX Cargo Launch, Norwegian v DoT, Sikorsky, FAA Penalty, Seatbelt Airbag

Sun ‘n Fun certainly lives up to its title name as attendees will now be able to experience a demonstration of the new high-end motorsport known as, the Red Bull Air Races. It’s been reported that Sun ‘n Fun has worked with Red Bull Air Races to put on a demonstration race during the April 8, 9 and 10 afternoon airshows. Flying at top speed at well over 200 miles per hour around the signature 80-foot pylons in an abbreviated course, Master Class Red

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.25.16)

“The upcoming mediation represents one approach to resolving this matter, and, in connection with this mediation, we urge you to use the tools and authority available to the FAA to reach a workable solution for the community around Sky Harbor and the FAA.” Source: Letter from Arizona U.S. Senators John McCain (R) and Jeff Flake (R) to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.25.16): Multicom

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.25.16)

Apology from the CAA

In a letter written to BADA Chairman John Turner and Chris Ford, the Master of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots, Andrew Haines Chief Executive of the U.K. CAA, offered an apology for remarks that appeared in the media concerning the U.K. CAA's proposal to sharply increase fees charged to Air Shows.

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Recognizes Those Who Made Life-Saving Flight Assists At Annual Convention

Many May Be Saved As The Result Of Changes To Tower Lighting Standards

First All-Female B-52 And Missile Alert Crews Simultaneously Serve On Alert

Local Officials In Bergen County Had Been Told Of Proposal Last Year

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Convicted Of Murder In Deaths Of Two Russian Journalist In Ukraine

Designated For Use By Recipients To Further Their BizAv Careers

First Of Sixteen Helicopters On Order For Delivery Beginning Next Year

Letters of Inquiry For 2016 Funding Must Be Received By April 15

Laser Cut Of First Titanium Sheet Inaugurates Role As A Major Supplier To Boeing

Says It Will Not Renew Sublease With World Skydiving Center

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'Airspace By Airbus' To Benefit Passengers, Operators

Plans Multiple Globe-Spanning Expeditions

The First Certified Four-Place High Wing Aircraft Since The Cardinal…

Highly Restrictive, Certainly Controversial, The Purchase Agreement Leaves One Wondering -- Are You Buying An Icon A5, Or Just Borrowing It?

Move Follows ISIS Attack In Brussels

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Security Provisions Currently Under Review By The Body

Court Has Ordered Mediation Between The City Of Phoenix And Community Representatives

Reports Indicate He Cited An 'Unbearable Schedule' Flying For The Airline

The Commemorative Air Force Will Present A Special Tribute To The Tuskegee Airmen At Sun ‘n Fun 2016.

Engine Flown On The Company's Boeing 747 In Arizona

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Klyde

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Also: Another Airshow Cancel, Aero-Community, SpaceX Cargo Launch, Norwegian v DoT, Sikorsky, FAA Penalty, Seatbelt Airbag

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