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July 06, 2016

Congressional Leaders Reach Agreement On FAA Funding

But Bill Will Only Carry The Agency Through September 2017

It's not exactly a long-term funding bill, but the leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today announced they have reached a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extension through September 30, 2017, that will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system.

Bell 525 Relentless Prototype Lost in Flight Test Accident

Bell "Devastated" at the Loss of Two Test Pilots

A prototype Bell 525 flight test vehicle has been involved in a tragic accident near the Bell 'Xworx' test facility near Arlington, TX. Video shows at least one fairly concentrated debris path with only the tail section recognizable as part of the orange test article -- though that tail section is reportedly located a significant distance away from the majority of the impact site. The accident occurred at approximately 1147 local time and appears to have involved FTV1, one of three prototype flying test articles known to be part of the current program (though two more are expected to join the test fleet at a later date).

Airborne 07.06.16: AK Tire Slashing, Gulfstream G280, Stratus Transponder

Also: NASA's Juno, Inhofe and PBOR2, Aviation Skills, Canadian Airports Council, DOT Awards, Marijuana Accident

We have previously reported on the vandalism to 87 airplanes parked on the ramp at Merrill Field, Alaska on June 2nd that caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the aircraft. Other than the establishment of a Go-Fund-Me site to aid in the replacement of the tires, no further news about the vandalism had been heard until now. Last week, the Anchorage Police Department released images captured by closed-circuit television cameras that show a "person of interest" connected to t

Airborne 07.06.16: AK Tire Slashing, Gulfstream G280, Stratus Transponder

Also: NASA's Juno, Inhofe and PBOR2, Aviation Skills, Canadian Airports Council, DOT Awards, Marijuana Accident

We have previously reported on the vandalism to 87 airplanes parked on the ramp at Merrill Field, Alaska on June 2nd that caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the aircraft. Other than the establishment of a Go-Fund-Me site to aid in the replacement of the tires, no further news about the vandalism had been heard until now. Last week, the Anchorage Police Department released images captured by closed-circuit television cameras that show a "person of interest" connected to the tire slashing incident. Gulfstream's G280 has set a new speed record. This time it’s between Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Luton, England, completing the flight in just seven hou

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Allied Pilots Association Elects New National Officers

Terms Began July 1

The Allied Pilots Association, certified collective bargaining agent for the 15,000 pilots of American Airlines, has announced the final results of regularly scheduled elections for new national officers. The three-year terms of office begin on July 1, 2016.

Measure And DJI Announce Partnership

Will Promote Economic Growth And Innovation In Commercial Drone Industry

Commercial drone operator Measure and DJI have announced a partnership to pair the most advanced UAV technology with unparalleled operational excellence so commercial enterprise customers can achieve their most demanding business goals.

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Inhofe Reportedly Veers Off Runway After Landing In OK

Senator Uninjured In Apparent Runway Excursion

It's no secret that U.S. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) enjoys flying. His RV-8 emblazoned with the Seal of the U.S. Senate can usually be found at Wittman Regional Airport during AirVenture, and he used the airplane in campaign ads during his last run for re-election.

Comac ARJ21-700 Makes First Revenue Flight

Carried Passengers From Chengdu To Shanghai

The new regional jet built by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) made it first revenue flight late last month.

ERJ-145XR Enters Commercial Service With United Express

First Flight Traveled From Washington, D.C. To Columbia, SC

CommutAir today began commercial service with its inaugural flight on the ERJ-145XR jet from Washington, D.C. to Columbia, SC.

FAA Grants Amended STC For Hartzell TKS-Equipped Caravan Fleet

Hundreds Of Aircraft Now Eligible For Conversion

Hundreds of single-engine Cessna Caravan 208 aircraft are now eligible for conversion to three-blade aluminum props from Hartzell Propeller through an amended Supplemental Type Certificate.

Contract Awarded For $1 Billion Adaptive Engine Transition Program

USAF Taps GE Aviation For The Work

The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), based at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, awarded GE Aviation a $1 billion contract to continue maturing its three-stream adaptive cycle engine via the Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP). AETP is scheduled to run through 2021 with extensive component, rig and engine testing.

FlightSafety Promotes Robert Standley

Becomes Manager Of Learning Center In Seattle, WA

FlightSafety International has promoted Robert Standley to Manager of the company’s Learning Center in Seattle, WA.

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Biplane Makes Emergency Landing On Port Townsend, WA Beach

Airplane Experienced Engine Problems But Pilot Landed It Safely

A pilot from Port Townsend, WA landed his Renegade Spirit biplane on a beach at Irondale Beach Park Saturday after the airplane experienced an engine problem, and the landing was captured on video by a visitor to the park.

Vintage Aircraft Damaged At Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Pilot, Passenger Uninjured When Fleet Finch Flipped

Two people aboard a Fleet Finch 16-B were uninjured when the airplane flipped over during an emergency landing at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Red Hook, NY on Saturday.

Father, Son In Armed Drone Case Subpoenaed

But Bret And Austin Haughwout Are Refusing To Appear

A case involving a father and son, drones armed with a pistol and a flamethrower, and the FAA is headed to court to determine if Austin Haughwout, 19, of Clinton CT and his father Bret will be required to comply with a subpoena demanding they be deposed by federal court.

Mike Trout Is Engaged -- by Air!

Trout Uses Skytypers To Pop The Question

California Angels slugger Mike Trout and Jessica Cox and have been an item for some time, but Saturday, the pair made if official.

U.S. DOT Awards $5.15 Million In Airport Grants

Money Will Support Local Air Service Development In Small Communities

The U.S. DOT has announced $5.15 million in grants that will go to nine small communities to help them improve local air service.

NASA's Juno Spacecraft In Orbit Around Mighty Jupiter

Telemetry From Spacecraft Confirms Successful Orbital Insertion

After an almost five-year journey to the solar system’s largest planet, NASA's Juno spacecraft successfully entered Jupiter’s orbit during a 35-minute engine burn. Confirmation that the burn had completed was received on Earth at 8:53 p.m. PDT (11:53 p.m. EDT) Monday, July 4.

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Study: Global Commercial Aircraft Backlog Remains Strong

Analyst Deloitte Finds Minimal Risk Or Erosion Of Orders

According to a new Deloitte study, "Aircraft Order Backlog Analysis," released Tuesday, there is minimal risk of erosion in aircraft production backlog due to a potential severe economic downturn. The study found that between 7.2 and 11.6 percent of the backlog value may be subject to deferral or cancellation in the event of a severe recession.

Boeing Opens Collaborative Autonomous Systems Laboratory In Missouri

Researchers Will Develop And Validate Systems That Enable Teamwork Between Autonomous Vehicles

Boeing has opened a new research laboratory to test hardware and software that will make a new generation of autonomous air, sea and land vehicles work together more effectively as a team or unit.

AeroSports Update: Aviation Technology Of WWI

Aviation Advances Of World War I Will Be Remembered At EAA AirVenture 2016

It’s a sad reality that war brings technical advances, and such was the case in World War I. This year at AirVenture World War I aviation will be on displayed and honored for the contributions it made to the advancements of aviation.

Stratus Transponder Now Certified

New Kit Available That Includes ADS-B In

The FAA has issued a TSO to Appareo certifying the Stratus ESG transponder. Stratus ESG is a panel-mounted 1090 ES transponder that helps aircraft owners meet the 2020 mandate by providing ADS-B Out and built-in WAAS GPS all in one box.

CCTV Video Images Released Of 'Person Of Interest' In AK Tire Slashing Incident

Someone Cut Tires On Nearly 90 Airplanes On The Ramp At Merrill Field In Anchorage

The Anchorage Police Department has released images captured by closed-circuit television cameras that show a "person of interest" connected to the tire slashing incident which occurred at Merrill Field last month.

Airborne 07.05.16: Wipaire ADS-B Program, Heliport Ban, Send Solutions STC

Also: Messerschmitt Bf-109, Aero-Calendar, Hartzell, Gogo Business, LAX Bomb Threat, Helinet, Shots Fired At UAV

Trying to establish the best way to comply with the 20/20 ADS-B Out requirement can be a hassle. Now, Wipaire has announced the establishment of a program designed to take the hassle out of ADS-B compliance for general aviation aircraft owners and operators. The program features a quoting process with a simple questionnaire. Interested owners and operators need only fill out a form on the Wipaire website, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, or other events. Based on the information sub

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.06.16)

“Robust, dependable air service plays an important role in every community’s ability to connect to the national and global economies.” Source: U.S. DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.06.16): Vortices

Circular patterns of air created by the movement of an airfoil through the air when generating lift.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.06.16)

Relive The Awesomeness Of A SpaceX Landing With A Drone And A Pool

In this video, YouTuber ajw61185 shows off his mock-ups of the Falcon 9 first stage as well as the autonomous landing site.

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