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January 30, 2015

Airborne 01.30.15: SpaceShipTwo Test Update, Google Lunar, CAF Hall Of Fame

Also: XL-2 Returns, DJI Disables, Barnstorming On Aero-Community, Prop STC, Elon Musk, Mars-Copter

Since its inception, Virgin Galactic has worked with Scaled Composites to build and test the spacecraft Virgin hopes will eventually carry paying passengers on sub-orbital spaceflights. But when the newest version of SpaceShipTwo is complete, Virgin Galactic says it will be doing the flight testing on its own. XPRIZE has announced that five Google Lunar XPRIZE teams have been awarded a combined $5.25 million in recognition of key technological advancements toward their quest to land a private spacecraft on the surface of the moon. For over 50 years the Co

Airborne 01.30.15: SpaceShipTwo Test Update, Google Lunar, CAF Hall Of Fame

Also: XL-2 Returns, DJI Disables, Barnstorming On Aero-Community, Prop STC, Elon Musk, Mars-Copter

Since its inception, Virgin Galactic has worked with Scaled Composites to build and test the spacecraft Virgin hopes will eventually carry paying passengers on sub-orbital spaceflights. But when the newest version of SpaceShipTwo is complete, Virgin Galactic says it will be doing the flight testing on its own. XPRIZE has announced that five Google Lunar XPRIZE teams have been awarded a combined $5.25 million in recognition of key technological advancements toward their quest to land a private spacecraft on the surface of the moon. For over 50 years the Commemorative Air Force has grown through the efforts of tens of thousands of members. A few of those members have made monumental

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Ninth Circuit To Hear Pentagon Case Over Sikorsky Data

ASBL vs. Pentagon Case To Be Considered By Federal Court

Federal Judge William Alsup has granted a motion from Sikorsky Aviation Corporation to allow Sikorsky to intervene in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case for data they submitted to the Pentagon's Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan Test Program (CSPTP).

NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Releases 2014 Annual Report

Top Concerns Are Consistency In Budgeting, Risk Management

The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, has issued its 2014 annual report examining NASA's safety performance over the past year and highlighting accomplishments, issues and concerns to agency and government officials.

First Robotic Skies Drone Repair, Return-To-Service Completed

Company President Says FAA Should Move Forward With Its Regulatory Obligations

Robotic Skies has completed its first repair of a commercial drone and returned it to operational service. The maintenance work was performed at Kings Avionics, in Henderson, Nevada. Kings Avionics is one of nearly 60 Robotic Skies service centers located around the world.

NTSB Releases Probable Cause Report From 'Fang' Maroney Accident

Cites Continued VFR Flight Into IFR Conditions

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from an accident that occurred in March, 2014 that fatally injured air show pilot Jim "Fang" Maroney.

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Europe's IXV Spaceplane 'Packed' For February 11 Suborbital Flight

Now Encapsulated In Vega Launcher's Payload Fairing And Transported To Integration Facility

Preparations are moving forward for next month’s Vega flight, with its Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) passenger now integrated in the lightweight launcher’s payload fairing.

Michigan State Police Testing Unmanned Aircraft System To Support Public Safety

Would Be The First To Obtain Statewide Authorization For Operation

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is working with the FAA to become one of the first police agencies in the nation to obtain statewide authorization to fly an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to support public safety efforts.

NetJets Makes FOQA Commitment To Safety

Aims To Be The First U.S. Fractional Company To Accomplish This Goal

NetJets has announced that it will be the first fractional aircraft operator in the United States to implement a Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) program for all of its Signature Series aircraft, including the new jets that entered the fleet over the last several years.

Kaman Awarded Long Term Agreement For KC-46A Tanker Fixed Trailing Edge Kits

Has Been Long-Time Supplier Of 767 Components

Kaman Corporation's Aerosystems division (Kaman) has been awarded a multi-year contract for the production of the fixed trailing edge (FTE) kits and assemblies for the Boeing KC-46A Tanker Program.

FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Against Two Companies For Alleged HazMat Violations

Fines Would Total $133,020

The FAA has proposed civil penalties of $63,000 and $70,020 against two companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Alaska Air Group Purchases Two More Bombardier Q400 NextGen Aircraft

Order Will Increase Horizon Air's Fleet To 54 Of The Type

Seattle-based Horizon Air Industries has converted two of seven previously acquired Q400 NextGen aircraft options to firm orders. The airline retains its options on another five Q400 NextGen aircraft. Horizon Air and its sister carrier, Alaska Airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group.

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Marshall Aviation Services Announces Its First FBO

Fixed Base Operation Established At U.K.'s Birmingham Airport

Marshall Aviation Services, the business aviation-focused arm of the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, says it is entering the FBO arena. It has secured the executive aviation handling facility (FBO) at Birmingham Airport in the U.K., and will formally open for business under the Marshall Aviation Services name within the next few months.

Royal Netherlands Air Force To Install Survivability Pods On NH-90 Helos

Terma To Field Aircraft Survivability Equipment On The Aircraft

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has entered into an agreement to integrate the Terma Modular Aircraft Survivability (MASE) Pod onto the Dutch air force’ NH-90 helicopters.

Boeing 747 To Continue As Air Force One Platform

Secretary Of The Air Force Says 747-8 Will Be The Next Executive Aircraft

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, in coordination with the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall, has determined the Boeing 747-8 will serve as the next presidential aircraft, commonly known as Air Force One.

OIG Finds Issues With CBP Aircraft Maintenance

Says Improvements Needed In Policies And Procedures, Safety May Have Been Compromised

A report released by the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General (OIG) indicates that there have been "deficiencies" in the management of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s national aviation maintenance activities. The report also details the steps CBP has taken to address these deficiencies.

FAA: Super Bowl TFR Includes UAVs

Advises Everyone To 'Leave Your Drone At Home'

Many familiar sounds are associated with the Super Bowl: Cheering fans. Referee whistles. The spectacular halftime show. Booming fireworks.

Action Plan To Prevent Future UAV Incidents Discussed By Industry

Tesla Foundation, UAVSA CEO, Others Say Action Needed Following White House Incident

Keith Kaplan CEO of the Tesla Foundation and the UAVSA met with members of the White House and the FAA, Professor Raja Sengupa of UC Berkeley, and former White House Counsel Lisa Ellman of McKenna, Long, and Aldridge Wednesday to discuss the issues surrounding a "Drone Pilot's License."

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Malaysia Declares MH370 Loss An 'Accident'

Ruling Clears Path For Claims To Be Filed

The loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was an "accident", according to an official declaration made Thursday by the Malaysian government.

AeroSports Update: To Haiti With Love

General Aviation Is Filled With Wonderful People Who Use Their Love Of Flying To Do Special Things

The good folks of Zenith Aircraft sent us this story, and we wanted to share it with our readers. It’s not exactly about sport aviation, but it does show what sport aviation can achieve when it’s put in the right hands. This is the story of how a little light sport airplane flew a long way to do a lot of good.

Klyde Morris 01.30.15

Never Feel Guilty About That Which You Cannot Change, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 01.29.15: Meridian Upgraded, Solar Impulse Readies, Pipistrel's Wattsup

Also: Allegiant Strike?, API Partner Profile--AEA, VP-26's Last Orion, Orbital Merger, FAA Penalizes, Airbus Helis

Piper Aircraft has introduced its newest top-of-the-line M-Class single-engine Meridian M500 turbine business aircraft with the latest in Garmin avionics, enhanced safety features and a number of other significant product improvements. The route has been set for the Solar Impulse 2, referred to as the Si2, attempt to circumnavigate the globe in a solar-powered airplane. The first solar-powered plane able to fly day and night will land in 12 locations across the world and travel approximately 18,800

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.30.15)

“This decision is not a contract award to procure 747-8 aircraft. We still need to finalize the overall acquisition strategy and conduct risk-reduction activities with Boeing.” Source: Col. Amy McCain, the Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR) program manager.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.30.15): Negative Static Stability

The initial tendency of an aircraft to continue away from the original state of equilibrium after being disturbed.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.30.15)

C133 Cargomaster Project

It seems as if there's a website out there for almost any type of airplane that's ever flown, and while roaming around the Internet, we came across this one dedicated to the Douglas C133 Cargomaster.

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