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Governor Jerry Brown Vetos UAV Legislation

Says It Would Create 'Regulatory Confusion'

California Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have required hobby drone operators to carry liability insurance on their aircraft.

Airborne 09.30.16: ForeFlight/SiriusXM, FAA Takes On SMO, MH17 Shootdown

Also: Lynx Grounding, Drone Shooters, N Korean AirShow, Alaska Airlines, King Stallion, Embraer EMB 120, Pilot Arrested

ForeFlight and SiriusXM have introduced SiriusXM Aviation weather service on the newest version of ForeFlight Mobile. ForeFlight’s latest release, which is version 8.1 is now available on the iTunes App Store. The ForeFlight app with the SXAR1 portable receiver can now access SiriusXM’s Aviation Weather Service, which will provide access to satellite delivered graphical weather and aviation information which includes NEXRAD, lightning strike locations, high-

NASA, China To Collaborate On Air Traffic Management Research

Five Year Effort Will Gather And Analyze Data From Chinese Airports

NASA and the Chinese Aeronautical Establishment (CAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on aeronautics research that will advance air transportation automation for U.S. and Chinese aviation operations in China.

Industry Safety In Focus at NBAA's Annual Convention

Many Safety-Related Forums To Take Place At Orlando Event

Safety continues to be a paramount concern within the business aviation community. Whether you fly a single-engine airplane or a long-range business jet, operators are encouraged to participate in the wide range of safety-related forums taking place throughout the upcoming NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which takes place Nov. 1-3 in Orlando, FL.

Gulfstream Sells Final G150

Marks End Of 10-Year Production Run

It's the end of the line for the Gulfstream G150. The company has announced a deal for the sale of the final G150, which will be delivered to a customer in mid-2017.

Journalists Investigating MH17 Shoot-Down Harassed By Russian Hackers

Websites Were Defaced And Emails Hacked

There is evidence that journalists investigating the shoot-down of MH17 in Ukraine have been targeted by Russian hackers.

Missing Pilot’s Remains Bring Sister Closure After 51 Years

Mag. Dean Klenda Laid To Rest Sept. 17

Maj. Dean Klenda, an F-105 Thunderchief pilot, went to Vietnam in 1965. He never returned. His sister, Deanna, has been searching for answers ever since. Last year, she got them, and his remains are finally home.

Bombardier Presents The Safety Standdown Award

The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt III From The NTSB Recognized At 20th Edition Of Planemaker's U.S. Seminar

Bombardier is proud to announce that the winner of the 2016 Safety Standdown Award is the Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt III, Member of the NTSB. The award was presented at the 20th annual Bombardier Safety Standdown USA, held from September 27 to 29, 2016, in Wichita, KS.

ALPA Pilots Put A Face To #DenyNAI In New Campaign

Latest Salvo In Fight Against Norwegian Air Shuttle Foreign Carrier Permit

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) launched a new social media campaign today, “Why I Deny NAI” or #WhyIDenyNAI, that will feature photos and videos on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter explaining why pilots are urging the White House to reject Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) application for a foreign air carrier permit.

New UAV Rules In Effect In Australia

Amendments To CASR Part 101 Went Into Effect Thursday

New rules for operating drones, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), came into effect in Australia on Thursday. Amendments to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 101 introduce changes to all RPA operations, including new standard operating conditions, weight categories for RPA and a notification system for alerting CASA of planned activity.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First AS565 MBe Panther To The Mexican Navy

Service Is First To Receive The Latest Variant Of The Aircraft

The Mexican Navy has taken delivery of the first of the ten AS565 MBe Panther helicopters it purchased in 2014, becoming the first customer in the world to receive the new version of this multi-role, medium-class military rotorcraft. The Navy will receive three other units before the end of the year and the remaining six by 2018.

Aerial Systems Technology Instrumental In Securing Monday’s Presidential Debate

Real-Time Video And Intelligence Link Provided Between Department’s Helicopter Fleet, Officers On The Ground

Two Bell 429 helicopters recently delivered to the Nassau County (NY) Police Department played a crucial role in the security of Monday’s Presidential debate.

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Aero-TV: Cruisin The Superfortress - ANN Rides Along with "FIFI" and the CAF

Sit back, relax, and Let’s Go Flying With “FIFI”…

Our ANN video crew took the opportunity at EAA AirVenture 2016 to capture a lot of video of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-29 named “FIFI”. Our montage of this airplane includes lots of scenes on the ground, in the air, and onboard the airplane.

Connecticut Legislature Approves Agreement With Lockheed Martin

Will Keep Production Of CH-53K Helicopter In The State

The Connecticut legislature has overwhelmingly approved legislation offering incentives to Lockheed Martin to keep production of the Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter in the state.

Data Comm Now Operational Washington Dulles

Allows Sharing Of Critical Flight Information Using Digital Text Messages

The revolutionary NextGen technology called Data Communications (Data Comm) is now operational at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Vanecek Takes Gavel As ACI-NA Chair

ACI-NA Celebrates Leadership Rotation At Annual Conference

William (Bill) Vanecek, Director of Aviation at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, assumed the chair position of the Board of Directors of the Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA). The change in leadership happened during a special reception on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the ACI-NA/World Annual Conference and World Annual General Assembly in Montréal.

NATA Praises FAA’s Swift Action On Atlantic Aviation Santa Monica Complaint

Supports Continuing Operation Of The FBO While FAA Considers Its Next Actions

In a letter to the City of Santa Monica (City), the FAA has announced an investigation into a series of recent actions by the City intended to de facto close the Santa Monica Municipal Airport in advance of the expiration of its 2023 Grant Assurances.

AeroSports Update: Report On General Aviation Accurately!

Mass News Media Reports On General Aviation Are Commonly Inaccurate And Maligning

We at ANN have been fighting the battle to have aviation news covered accurately by the mass news media ever since we began operation. Media coverage of aviation is generally bad and inaccurate, and when it comes to general aviation, accuracy falls victim to bold and often defaming headlines.

Airlines Support ICAO On Cusp Of Historic Emissions Agreement

Reinforcing Global Standards That Enable Global Connectivity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments at the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a global market-based measure to help the aviation industry manage its carbon footprint.

Klyde Morris 09.30.16

You Guys Always Look At Bright Side, Don't You

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 09.29.16: SpaceX Raptor, FAA v KSMO, First A330neo

Also: ISU Plane Mess, Redbird-NBAA-Deland, 1st Inuit Female Pilot, NTSB on Reno, Rotorwash, Air Tanzania Q400s, Av-Appreciation

It looks like the concept of presidential candidates taking swipes at each other on Twitter has caught on, and it’s moved over to the private spaceflight industry. The rocket motor that Elon Musk hopes will power missions to Mars was test-fired last Sunday at their facility in McGregor, Texas. Musk posted images of the test firing on Twitter, as well as some of the specifics for the engine. The Raptor engine was first introduced four years ago, and is inte

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September 30, 2016

Says It Would Create 'Regulatory Confusion'

Also: Lynx Grounding, Drone Shooters, N Korean AirShow, Alaska Airlines, King Stallion, Embraer EMB 120, Pilot Arrested

Five Year Effort Will Gather And Analyze Data From Chinese Airports

Many Safety-Related Forums To Take Place At Orlando Event

Marks End Of 10-Year Production Run

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Websites Were Defaced And Emails Hacked

Mag. Dean Klenda Laid To Rest Sept. 17

The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt III From The NTSB Recognized At 20th Edition Of Planemaker's U.S. Seminar

Latest Salvo In Fight Against Norwegian Air Shuttle Foreign Carrier Permit

Amendments To CASR Part 101 Went Into Effect Thursday

Service Is First To Receive The Latest Variant Of The Aircraft

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Real-Time Video And Intelligence Link Provided Between Department’s Helicopter Fleet, Officers On The Ground

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Will Keep Production Of CH-53K Helicopter In The State

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Allows Sharing Of Critical Flight Information Using Digital Text Messages

ACI-NA Celebrates Leadership Rotation At Annual Conference

Supports Continuing Operation Of The FBO While FAA Considers Its Next Actions

Mass News Media Reports On General Aviation Are Commonly Inaccurate And Maligning

Reinforcing Global Standards That Enable Global Connectivity

You Guys Always Look At Bright Side, Don't You

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Also: ISU Plane Mess, Redbird-NBAA-Deland, 1st Inuit Female Pilot, NTSB on Reno, Rotorwash, Air Tanzania Q400s, Av-Appreciation

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