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July 13, 2016

Senate Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill

Now Goes To President Obama For Signature, Funds Agency For Just Over A Year

U.S. Senate has given final approval to the “FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016.” The legislation extends the FAA’s funding and aviation taxes at current levels through September 30, 2017. The legislation includes provisions addressing the challenges of integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into the national airspace, bolstering airport security, and streamlining the third-class medical process for general aviation pilots.

Airborne 07.13.16: Tecnam T2006A, AW189 Full Ice Protection, VSS Unity

Also: F-35 Deal?, AUVSI's Brian Wynne, Predator C Avenger, Donghai Airlines, MUOS-5, Spirit AeroSystems, Eurofighter Typhoon

Tecnam has handed over three P2006T aircraft ... designated T2006A ... to the head of the Italian Air Force flight training command at a delivery ceremony held at Tecnam’s Capua production facility. The three aircraft will now enter service at Latina Air Base as part of Italian Air Force’s new Integrated Training System, which includes the delivery of not only the aircraft, but also a flight simulator, a training package for pilots and technicians and m

Airborne 07.12.16: Full ISS Crew, Delta's JetFuel Goof, AirVenture, WingX Pro7

Also: Aero-Calendar, Dreamliner Vid, Havana, NextGen Contract, AirSprint, Canadian TSB

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin of Roscosmos, and astronaut Takuya Onishi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency joined their Expedition 48 crew members aboard the International Space Station early in the morning and on July 9. This brings the total crew count to six. In the coming months, the crewmates are scheduled to receive multiple cargo resupply flights delivering several tons of food, fuel, supplies and research. This report could fall under the title of, “You ha

Airborne 07.13.16: Tecnam T2006A, AW189 Full Ice Protection, VSS Unity

Also: F-35 Deal?, AUVSI's Brian Wynne, Predator C Avenger, Donghai Airlines, MUOS-5, Spirit AeroSystems, Eurofighter Typhoon

Tecnam has handed over three P2006T aircraft ... designated T2006A ... to the head of the Italian Air Force flight training command at a delivery ceremony held at Tecnam’s Capua production facility. The three aircraft will now enter service at Latina Air Base as part of Italian Air Force’s new Integrated Training System, which includes the delivery of not only the aircraft, but also a flight simulator, a training package for pilots and technicians and maintenance assistance for a contract period of 3 years and 3,600 flight hours in total. AgustaWestland has announced their AW189 helicopter is now fully compliant with the latest requirements of

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FAA Proposes Rulemaking It Says Will Further Enhance Airport Safety

Publishes SNPRM For Safety Management Systems In The Airport Area

The FAA has published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) for safety management systems (SMS) in the airport area. SMS is a formal approach to managing an organization's safety through four key components – safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. Through the SNPRM, the FAA proposes to integrate proactive hazard identification and risk-management based principles into the day-to-day operations at airports.

Robinson R44 Raven II, Cadet Now Available With Garmin G500H

Previously Only Installed On R66 Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Company announces the Garmin G500H Avionics Display System is now an option on new R44 Raven II and Cadet helicopters.

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Blue Angels Announce New Solo Pilot

Cmdr. Frank Weisser Rejoins The Team

U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced their selection of a prior Blue Angels pilot to serve as their new Blue Angel #6 Opposing Solo pilot July 11.

EASA Grants Expanded Validation For S-76D VIP Helicopter

First Delivery To A VIP Customer Expected Later This Year

EASA has completed a second phase of validations for new capabilities and expanded performance of the Sikorsky S-76D helicopter. Sikorsky made the announcement at the Farnborough International Air Show and expects to make its first delivery to a European VIP customer this year.

Leonardo-Finmeccanica Strengthens Role In U.S. Air Ambulance Market

Announces Sale Of Three GrandNew Helicopters To LifeFlight Of Maine

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has announced the sale of three GrandNew helicopters in EMS configuration to long-time US customer, LifeFlight of Maine. The new helicopters will transition into a mixed fleet of aircraft to deliver advanced in-flight patient care and transport to critically injured patients across the state of Maine.

Hartzell, Texas Turbine Conversions Develop New Supervan 900 Composite Prop

Collaborating On An STC For New Four-Blade Swept Propeller

Hartzell Propeller and airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions are collaborating on a Supplemental Type Certificate for a new four-blade composite swept propeller for single-engine Supervan 900 aircraft. The propeller STC is expected fourth quarter 2016.

GE Aviation Finalizes GE9X Engine Program Participant Agreements

Names Partners For Engine Manufacturing

GE Aviation has finalized agreements with IHI Corporation, Safran Aircraft Engines and Safran Aero Boosters as participants in the GE9X engine program. GE9X engine program participants play a significant role, producing a combined total of about 25 percent share of the components for the GE9X engine that will power the Boeing 777X aircraft.

P&WC's PT6A Engine Poised For Growth In European Market

Operators To Benefit From Introduction of Single-Engine IFR Commercial Passenger Flights

Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) PT6A engine is poised for considerable incremental growth across Europe thanks to a regulatory change that will open the continent's skies to single-engine instrument flight rules (IFR) flights for commercial passenger service. P&WC played a leadership role in helping EASA develop the guidelines that standardize and expand the use of single-engine turbine aircraft flying commercial passenger missions throughout Europe, expected to be in place by early 2017.

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Firefighter Fatally Injured In Fall From Helicopter

Was Participating In Training Exercise When The Accident Occurred

A Delaware firefighter was fatally injured Monday night when he fell from a helicopter during a training exercise with the State Police.

Man Critically Injured In Revo Trike Accident

Plane Went Down At Newark, IL Airport

An airplane identified as an Evolution Trikes Revo went down Saturday morning a Cushing Field in LaSalle County, IL, according to authorities.

Embraer Projects Market Demand For 6,400 New Regional Jet Deliveries

Demand Solid In The 70-130+ Seat Segment

Embraer has released its 2016-2035 Market Outlook, which details forecasted deliveries of new aircraft over the next 20 years. The company projects market demand for 6,400 new jets in the 70-130+ seat capacity category (2,300 units in the 70-90 seat segment and 4,100 units in the 90-130+ seat segment), worth $300 billion, by 2035.

QinetiQ, Thales Select Textron AirLand Scorpion Jet For ASDOT Bid

Aircraft To Be Proposed For The U.K. MoD Air Support To Defense Operational Training Program

QinetiQ, Thales and Textron AirLand have announced a collaboration that will bid for the UK Ministry of Defense’s upcoming Air Support to Defense Operational Training (ASDOT) program.

Jetstar Pacific Orders 10 A320s

Aircraft To Meet Expansion Plans At Low Cost Carrier

Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 10 A320ceo aircraft. The agreement was announced today during the Farnborough Air Show and will mark the first direct purchase of aircraft by the airline with Airbus.

Boeing Announces Commitment For 30 737s From Unidentified Chinese Customer

Aircraft Valued At More Than $3 Billion At List Prices

Boeing has announced a commitment for 30 737 airplanes from an unidentified Chinese customer at the 2016 Farnborough Airshow.

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AeroSports Update: Vintage Makes For Fun Aerobatics

The Vintage Aerobatic World Championship Is About Vintage Aircraft And Probably Some Vintage Pilots

Most of us associate aerobatic flying with airshows, and the airshows at EAA AirVenture certainly bring that to light. But an organization in Denmark feels that aerobatics should be as much about fun as it is about airplanes doing impossible maneuvers. The Vintage Aerobatic World Championships to be held in Denmark will show aerobatic flying as it was in the Golden Age of aviation.

COMAC Gets Its Largest Commercial Order From CALC

Up To 60 ARJ21 Aircraft Set To Fly International Routes

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Limited (“COMAC”), Friedmann Pacific Asset Management Limited (“FPAM”) and China Aircraft Leasing Limited (“CALC”), have entered into a tripartite cooperative framework agreement in relation to acquisition of ARJ21 Aircraft (subject to further negotiation to enter into a formal binding agreement)at the Farnborough International Air Show in United Kingdom.

Honda Aircraft Company Receives FAA Production Certificate

Aircraft Being Built In Greensboro, NC

Honda Aircraft Company announced Monday that it has earned a Production Certificate from the FAA. Honda Aircraft Company is building the HA-420 HondaJet, an advanced light jet, at its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.13.16)

"Apart from the obvious near-term positive effect on airline balance sheets, the low price of oil may exacerbate the overcapacity problem by tempting airlines to stimulate demand with fuel cost pass-through." Source: John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.13.16): Tarmac Delay Aircraft

An aircraft whose pilot−in−command has requested to taxi to the ramp, gate, or alternate deplaning area to comply with the Three−hour Tarmac Rule.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.13.16)

NASA Juno Mission to Jupiter

Juno will improve our understanding of the solar system's beginnings by revealing the origin and evolution of Jupiter.

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