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Report: VTOL UAV Market Worth $5.5 Billion By 2020

Nearly 20 Percent Growth Rate Seen Over The Next Five Years

A new report forecasts that the VTOL UAV Market is estimated to be valued at $2.23 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach $5.5 billion by 2020, at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 19.73% from 2015 to 2020.

Beijing Capital Helicopter Named Airbus Helicopters’ Service Center

Operating Out Of Beijing Badaling Airport, To Serve The Northern China Region

Beijing Capital Helicopter (BCH), a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines Group, has been appointed as Airbus Helicopters’ service center in China. It will carry out maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work on the H125 and H135.

Viking Inks Deal For 10 Twin Otter Series 400 Aircraft With Rosneft, Russia

Deliveries To Begin In November Of This Year

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, and RN-Aircraft, a Rosneft subsidiary based in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, have signed a multi-aircraft purchase agreement for ten Viking Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft to be delivered between November 2015 and early 2017.

Boeing Plans To Boost 767 Production

Will Increase Output By 25 Percent In 2017

To fill a major order placed by FedEx Corp., Boeing says it will crank up assembly of 767s by 25 percent in 2017.

Gone West: NASA Launch Director 'Kappy' Kapryan

Led Launch Operations From Second Moon Mission Through The Beginning Of The Shuttle Program

Walter (Kappy) Kapryan, whose career with NASA and America's space program spanned more than three decades, died Aug. 14, 2015. He was 95.

Hong Kong’s Government Flying Services Acquires Seven H175s

First Public Services-Configured H175s To Be Launched In Asia

Hong Kong-based Government Flying Services (GFS) has ordered seven Airbus Helicopters H175s, becoming the world’s launching customer for this new-generation super-medium-sized rotorcraft in the public services configuration.

F-35C Detachment Makes First Visit To NAS Fallon

Aircraft Preparing To Join Carrier Wing

F-35C Lightning II carrier variant aircraft assigned to the "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, homeported at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nevada, Sept. 3.

Republic Airways Receives Meeting Request From NMB

Session Set For September 16 In Washington, D.C.

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. received notification Wednesday from the National Mediation Board requesting the Company meet with the NMB on Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The company said that since the case remains under the control of the NMB, it intends to fully comply with the request of the mediator.

Elbit Systems Wins A Contract Worth Approximately $78 Million

Will Provide A European Country With UAS-Based Advanced Intelligence Systems

An unnamed European country has awarded a contract worth some $78 million to Elbit Systems to supply an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)-based cutting-edge intelligence solution.

Malaysia Airlines Berhad, ALC Sign Lease Agreements For Four A350s

Deal Also Includes A350-900, A330-900neo Aircraft

Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Air Lease Corporation have signed long-term lease agreements for four (4) new Airbus A350-900s. The transaction also includes a lease option for two additional A350-900s and two A330-900neo aircraft.

Level D Capable Bell 407GX FFS Delivered To Bell Helicopter Training Academy

First FFS Built For The 407GX

A Full Flight Simulator (FFS) based on the Bell 407GX has been delivered to the Bell Helicopter Training Academy, Fort Worth Texas. This is the first FFS built for the Bell 407GX helicopter.

Homeowner's Association Recommends Capturing UAVs

Residents Notified In Monthly Newsletter

A homeowners association in central Florida apparently is urging residents to capture any UAVs flying in the neighborhood and hold them to see who comes to the door.

Airborne 09.11.15: CA UAV Law Squashed, NTSB Bedford G-IV PC, 'Let Bob Fly'

Also: 50th Anniversary of AH-1, Safety Standdown, Jeff Smisek, Twin Otter Sale, Southern CA Metroplex, Sgt Florich Buried @ Arlington, Spitfire Down

We have good news for legitimate aero-hobbyists in California. California Governor, Jerry Brown, vetoed legislation that would have restricted the flying of drones lower than 350 feet over private property without the owner's permission. Brown said in his veto message the bill "could expose the occasional hobbyist and the FAA-approved commercial user alike to burdensome litigation." The probable cause of the crash of a Gulfstream G-IV business jet in a Bosto

Classic Aero-TV: Bob Hoover At Airventure -- 'When Did You Start Flying?'

Aviation's Greatest Living Legend Remains THE Pilot In The Minds Of Flyers

Ask any pilot who he thinks is the best he ever saw and depending on how long they've been in the business, the answers might surprise you... BUT, for anyone who had the grand opportunity to see much of the Golden Age of GA, its hard to forget the grace and professionalism exhibited by Robert A. "Bob" Hoover -- a man whom many have no hesitation calling the best they ever saw. Bob did it all... he was a fighter pilot, test pilot, airshow pilot and all-around nice guy... and virtually any conversation that involves this gentleman mentions

NBAA Pledges To Respond To NTSB Recommendation Announced Wednesday

Gulfstream Accident Investigation Resulted In One Recommendation For The Association

The NBAA said it stands ready to deliver on an NTSB recommendation directed at the Association as part of the board’s investigation of a fatal runway overrun accident last year. The accident involved a Gulfstream IV that crashed following a rejected takeoff with the gust lock engaged at Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, MA on May 31, 2014.

Boeing Sees Greatest Demand For Pilots, Technicians In Asia Pacific Region

More Than 460,000 New Commercial Airline Pilots, Technicians Required Over 20 Years

Boeing reports that over the next 20 years the Asia Pacific region will have the greatest demand for commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians worldwide with approximately 40 percent of the global need — more than North America, Africa and Europe combined.

UPS Pilots (Independent Pilots Association) Call Strike Vote

Results Will Be Announced October 23

The leadership of the Independent Pilots Association called on its members to authorize a pilot strike against United Parcel Service. If approved, the five-pilot Executive Board of the Independent Pilots Association would have the authority to request a release from federally mediated negotiations with UPS.

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report On Giles 202 Accident

Pilot Practicing Aerobatic Routine For Newburgh, NY Air Show Fatally Injured

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred August 28 in which an experimental amateur-built Giles 202, N18FJ, was destroyed when it collided with terrain after experiencing an in-flight separation of the tail section in Newburgh, New York.

AeroSports Update: ICAS Selects Hall Of Fame Inductees

Two Individuals, One Aerobatic Team Selected For Induction Into ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall Of Fame

Aerobatic pilot John Mohr, air show announcer M.A. “Sonny” Everett, and the formation and aerobatic flying Red Baron Pizza Squadron recently earned selection into the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame, bringing the total number of Hall of Fame air show pioneers to 59.

British Airways Crew Commended By AFA

Took Quick Action Safely Evacuating Passengers From 777 In Las Vegas

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), is proud to applaud the life-saving action of the crew of British Airways flight 2276. Pilots acted quickly to abort take off of the Boeing 777 due to an engine fire and flight attendants executed a safe evacuation at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport before the aircraft was completely consumed by flames.

Klyde Morris 09.11.15

It's So Absurd It's Almost Believable, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 09.10.15: Precious Metal Burns, Spitfires Lose Insurance, Arrius 2R

Also: Aspen Airport, Extending The AIP, Kitchener Aero/G1000, 'Joe' Dobronski, Fallon F-35C, 48 State Flight, John Winant Award

The annual pilgrimage to Reno by dozens of heavily modified racing aircraft is not without its hazards. Unlimited racing lost a major player this week as 'Precious Metal' -- a highly-modified P-51 Mustang, was lost in a fire shortly after refueling on the way to Reno. It’s reported that after being fueled and starting to taxi away from the fuel pumps, the fire erupted. By the time the aircraft was stopped, the fire had reached the cockpit and there was no choice but to aba

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.11.15)

"[U]nder the bill’s current form, journalists could be sued if a UAS they operate were to stray into the “airspace overlaying the real property” of owners while actually gathering newsworthy information of a different nearby location." Source: Letter from the National Press Photographers Association to California Governor Jerry Brown.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.11.15): Contact Approach

An approach wherein an aircraft on an IFR flight plan, having an air traffic control authorization, operating clear of clouds with at least 1 mile flight visibility and a reasonable expectation of continuing to the destination airport in those conditions, may deviate from the instrument approach procedure and proceed to the destination airport by visual reference to the surface.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.11.15)

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Nearly 20 Percent Growth Rate Seen Over The Next Five Years

Operating Out Of Beijing Badaling Airport, To Serve The Northern China Region

Deliveries To Begin In November Of This Year

Will Increase Output By 25 Percent In 2017

Led Launch Operations From Second Moon Mission Through The Beginning Of The Shuttle Program

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First Public Services-Configured H175s To Be Launched In Asia

Aircraft Preparing To Join Carrier Wing

Session Set For September 16 In Washington, D.C.

Will Provide A European Country With UAS-Based Advanced Intelligence Systems

Deal Also Includes A350-900, A330-900neo Aircraft

First FFS Built For The 407GX

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Residents Notified In Monthly Newsletter

Also: 50th Anniversary of AH-1, Safety Standdown, Jeff Smisek, Twin Otter Sale, Southern CA Metroplex, Sgt Florich Buried @ Arlington, Spitfire Down

Aviation's Greatest Living Legend Remains THE Pilot In The Minds Of Flyers

Gulfstream Accident Investigation Resulted In One Recommendation For The Association

More Than 460,000 New Commercial Airline Pilots, Technicians Required Over 20 Years

Results Will Be Announced October 23

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Pilot Practicing Aerobatic Routine For Newburgh, NY Air Show Fatally Injured

Two Individuals, One Aerobatic Team Selected For Induction Into ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall Of Fame

Took Quick Action Safely Evacuating Passengers From 777 In Las Vegas

It's So Absurd It's Almost Believable, Klyde

Also: Aspen Airport, Extending The AIP, Kitchener Aero/G1000, 'Joe' Dobronski, Fallon F-35C, 48 State Flight, John Winant Award

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