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January 18, 2015

Aero-TV: Upwardly Mobile - A Bristell Update

While at the 2013 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell met with Barry Pruitt of Bristell USA to see what’s new with their high-end line of light sport aircraft.

Boeing Fuel Dashboard To Enhance GOL 737 Fleet Operations

Advanced Analytics Tools To Deliver Fuel Efficient Operations, Cost Savings

Boeing and GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. have signed an agreement to implement the Boeing Fuel Dashboard solution across GOL’s Next-Generation 737 fleet today at the MRO Latin America conference.

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Bomber Force Prepares For New B-52 Bomb Bay Upgrade Testing

Airplane's Smart Weapons Capacity Increased By 50 Percent

Since the Air Force's decision in 2013 to increase the B-52H Stratofortress fleet's effectiveness and versatility by increasing the aircraft's smart weapons capacity by over 50 percent, teams from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Boeing, and now Edwards AFB, have partnered up to begin developmental testing on the bombers newest upgrade.

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Alaska Airlines Foundation Makes $30,000 Investment In Hawaii's Youth

First Time The Foundation Has Awarded Funding To Public Charities

Grants totalling $30,000 have been awarded to three Hawaii nonprofits whose efforts benefit Hawaii's youth and educational programs and services. The grants, provided by Alaska Airlines Foundation, represent the first time the foundation has awarded funds to public charities in the state of Hawaii.

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Alaska Airlines Names John Kirby Vice President Of Capacity Planning

Will Oversee Mainline And Regional Networks Scheduling And Distribution

John Kirby has joined Alaska Airlines as vice president of capacity planning, overseeing Alaska Air Group's mainline and regional networks and its scheduling and schedule distribution team.

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Donated Helicopter Costs Local Police $2 Million

Aircraft Acquired Through Military Surplus Program Required Extensive Refurbishment

When the Newark, NJ police department took possession of a 42-year-old OH-58A Kiowa helicopter, it seemed like a pretty good deal. The helicopter was donated through a military surplus program at no cost to the department.

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Avemco Announces Non-Owned Rotorcraft Coverage For NAFI Members

Provides Coverage For Dual Instruction, Flight Reviews, Check Rides, Personal Flying

NAFI's official insurance underwriting partner, Avemco Insurance Company announced the introduction of its Non-Owned Rotorcraft Coverage developed specifically for members of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). The program now allows NAFI members to include rotorcraft instruction coverage in their policy.

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National Gay Pilots Association Celebrates 25 Years

Plans Largest Airline Support And Career Event In Its History

The National Gay Pilots Association, also known as NGPA, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the overwhelming support of 19 airlines and the largest career event in the LGBT organization's history. The airlines will offer networking and interview opportunities at the NGPA PSP Industry Expo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2015, at the Renaissance Palm Springs Resort in Palm Springs, California.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.18.15)

“By providing smart weapons capability in the bay, the bomber can be employed in a clean wing configuration, (meaning) no weapons on the external pylons, thus increasing its range and loiter time." Source: Jeff Lupton, the Boeing 1760 program manager.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.18.15): Parasite Drag

Drag caused by the friction of air moving over the aircraft structure; its amount varies directly with the airspeed.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.18.15)

Light Sport Aviation - The FAA Definition

This week has been all about light sport airplanes in their various guises and configurations. What makes up a Light Sport Airplane? Here's the officialese from the FAA.

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