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September 14, 2015

Airborne 09.14.15: ICAS Hall Of Fame, Precious Metal To Rebuild, AUVSI v FAA

Also: Embraer Legacy 450, MVP Aero-Camping, B767 Production Boost, HOA Wants To Take UAVs, Boeing Forecast, UPS Pilots, BA Crew Lauded

  The International Council of AirShows has selected Aerobatic pilot John Mohr, air show announcer M.A. “Sonny” Everett, and the formation and aerobatic flying Red Baron Pizza Squadron to be inducted into the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame. The new inductees will be recognized at a formal banquet ceremony during the 48th ICAS Convention on December 9th, in Las Vegas. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the Precious Metal Racing Team ho

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Airborne 09.14.15: ICAS Hall Of Fame, Precious Metal To Rebuild, AUVSI v FAA

Also: Embraer Legacy 450, MVP Aero-Camping, B767 Production Boost, HOA Wants To Take UAVs, Boeing Forecast, UPS Pilots, BA Crew Lauded

The International Council of AirShows has selected Aerobatic pilot John Mohr, air show announcer M.A. “Sonny” Everett, and the formation and aerobatic flying Red Baron Pizza Squadron to be inducted into the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame. The new inductees will be recognized at a formal banquet ceremony during the 48th ICAS Convention on December 9th, in Las Vegas. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the Precious Metal Racing Team hopes to rebuild the highly-modified P-51 that was badly damaged last week during a ground fire. In a post on the Precious Metal Air Racing Fan Page on Facebook, the team says the plane "does n

NTSB To Hold Forum Addressing Loss Of Control In Fixed-Wing GA Aircraft

One-Day Session To Be Held October 14 In Washington, D.C.

The NTSB will hold a one-day forum to examine the problem of loss-of-control crashes in general aviation fixed-wing aircraft, and explore possible solutions. The event, “Humans and Hardware: Preventing Inflight Loss of Control in General Aviation,” will be held on October 14, 2015, in Washington, D.C.

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Rolls-Royce Trent 700 Engines Will Power New Airbus Beluga XL Transporter

Engines, Service Contract Total $700 Million

Rolls-Royce has been selected by Airbus to provide Trent 700 engines and long-term TotalCare engine service support, worth $700 million for five new Beluga XL air transporter aircraft.

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Former NBAA Chair Jeff Lee To Receive John Winant Award

Will Be Presented At NBAA's 2015 Convention In Las Vegas

The NBAA will present the John H. Winant Award to Jeff Lee, longtime flight department leader, airman and former chair of the Association’s Board of Directors, at the 2015 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2015) in Las Vegas, NV in November.

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Pratt & Whitney Announces Grand Opening Of Hyderabad Customer Training Center

More Than 300 Aircraft In India Powered By Company's Engines

Pratt & Whitney has opened its India customer training center in Hyderabad. The training center will be housed at United Technologies Corporation India Pvt ltd ("UTC India"). Aircraft engineers and technicians will be trained on current and new engine models at this facility.

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Aequs Aerospace Inaugurates Largest Aerospace Machining Facility In India

One Of The Largest Suppliers Of Machined Parts To Airbus In The County

Aequs Aerospace has inaugurated its state-of-the-art 100,000 sq.ft. aerospace machining facility at Aequs Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Belagavi, India. The Honorable Defence Minister of India Manohar Parrikar inaugurated the facility in the presence of other dignitaries and delegates from Airbus Group.

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MIT Group’s HEMS999 Provides China’s First Highway Accident Helo Services

Fleet Of Seven H130S To Cover The Chinese Eastern Province Of Shandong

HEMS999, an air ambulance operator under the MIT Group, has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for an order of seven H130 light helicopters. Scheduled for delivery starting towards the end of 2015, HEMS999 will be providing these rotorcraft for emergency medical services and rescues for road and highway accidents across the Shandong province.

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Muscatine, IA Airport In Line For $3.7 Million Grant

Award Announced By Local Congressman

Muscatine Municipal Airport (KMUT) in Muscatine, IA will receive a $3.7 million grant from the DOT's AIP program.

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North Dakota Airport Approves Two FAA Grants

Taxiway Improvements, Wetland Reduction Funded By The Agency

The Jamestown Regional Airport Authority held a special meeting Tuesday during which the board voted to accept two FAA grants for separate projects.

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Textron Aviation Bolsters East Coast Service And Support Offerings

Certifications Granted By The FAA Allow Additional Aircraft To Be Serviced At Multiple Locations

Textron's company-owned service facilities in Greensboro, NC, Wilmington, DE, Newburgh, NY, and Atlanta, GA have received new certifications from the FAA, expanding their capabilities to provide service and support to Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Citation and Hawker customers.

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World’s First All-Electric Propulsion Satellite Begins Operations

Boeing-Built 702SP Satellite Transitions To Customer Ahead Of Schedule

The world’s first all-electric propulsion satellite, built by Boeing for Bermuda-based ABS, is now operational after an on-orbit handover on August 31. The ABS-3A, a 702SP (small platform) satellite, expands ABS’ communications services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Bombardier Appoints New Senior VP And Chief Procurement Officer

Will Lead Supply Chain Activities For All Divisions

Bombardier has announced the appointment of Nico Buchholz as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). In this new position, Mr. Buchholz will lead the Corporation's supply chain activities and closely manage relations with suppliers across the global value chain.

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Elbit Systems Of America Solutions Allow USAF Pilots To Own The Weather

Critical Missions No Longer Need To Be Delayed Due To Poor Weather Conditions

Elbit Systems of America, LLC’s solutions allow USAF pilots and copilots to own the weather, not succumb to it. With high technological solutions giving clarity during bad weather and low light conditions, the probability of mission success increases.

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Barnstorming: ‘Let Bob Fly’ – Building A Rallying Point For An Aero-Renaissance

It Was The Slogan That United The Aero-Verse 'Once Upon A Time' -- But Can It Do So Again?

By J.R. “Zoom” Campbell, CEO/Editor-In-Chief/Friend of Bob “The Undertaking Of A New Action Brings New Strength.” – Evenius Several months ago, I was pleased to have the chance to spend some time with one of my dearest friends, Bob Hoover, on the floor of the 2014 NBAA Convention. Bob was surrounded by a number of people looking for autographs and the chance to meet ‘The Man’ but when he saw me, he politely took a break and motioned me over, telling me he needed to chat… and that’s when things got really interesting. Bob and I have known each oth

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Klyde Morris (09.14.15)

Klyde Senses A Mystery In The Making...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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AeroSports Update: Zenith Aircraft Holds An Open House

The Zenith Aircraft Company Invites Anyone Interested In Recreational Aviation To Join In Their 24th Annual Hangar Day And Fly-In Gathering

If you’ve ever wondered what a kit airplane manufacturer looks like, the Zenith Aircraft Company, located in Mexico, MO, holds an annual Hangar Day and Fly-in Gathering that is more than just a chance to take a look. The folks of Zenith know how to put on a show.

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Perlan 2 Glider Getting Set For First Flight

Hopes To Eventually Fly To 90,000 Feet Of Altitude

The Perlan 2 glider is being prepped for a low-altitude flight next week, but the team has their sights set much higher.

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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

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Scorpion Jet Returns to Washington, D.C.

Will Participate In AFA’s Air & Space Conference And Technology Exposition

Textron AirLand will bring its Scorpion ISR/Strike tactical jet to Washington, D.C. on September 15 and 16 at the Air Force Association’s Air & Space Conference. The aircraft will be displayed at Signature Flight Support Terminal, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), a short distance from the conference center.

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Precious Metal Team Hopes To Rebuild Airplane

Aircraft Badly Damaged During A Ground Fire

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the Precious Metal Racing Team hopes to rebuild the highly-modified P-51 that was badly damaged this week during a ground fire.

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Newport News, VA Considering Aircraft Tax Break

City Manager Says Move Could Attract At Least One Company

The city manager of Newport News, VA is trying to convince the City Council to pass a tax break for aircraft, but he's running into a lot of opposition on the panel.

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Former FAA Worker Sentenced For Property Theft

Had Worked At Rochester, NY System Support Center

A former FAA employee has been sentenced by a U.S. District Court in New York to time served and a year of supervised release for stealing property from the agency.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.14.15): Remote Airport Advisory (RAA)

Remote Airport Advisory (RAA) A remote service which may be provided by facilities, which are not located on the landing airport, but have a discrete ground−to−air communication frequency or tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice available to the pilot at the landing airport, and a continuous ASOS/AWSS/AWOS data display, other direct reading instruments, or manual observation is available to the FSS specialist.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.14.15)

Aero Linx: The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association The purpose of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association is to -- Promote seaplane flying and safety programs pertaining to seaplane operation throughout the State of Minnesota, Promote a forum for the purpose of approaching governmental agencies, to educate said agencies, the legislature and the public in the understanding of seaplane operation, and Create safe and compatible seaplane base facilities in the State of Minnesota.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.14.15)

"Why is Bob’s Hoover’s experience -- this history -- relevant to us? In short, if it could happen to Bob it could happen to any one of us. Still. Bob’s ordeal, as well as others, eventually lead to the Pilot’s Bill of Rights — years after the fact. And so, as we find ourselves today fighting for the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, we are fighting for the very rights promised to us in our Constitution." Source: ... From Jim Campbell's 'Barnstorming' editorial, announcing the start of the 'Let Bob Fly!' documentary program and the aggressive plans in place to make this program a rallying point for great changes for the Aero-Verse. FMI: Read More




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