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June 18, 2015

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Innovation, Such As That Seen At Avilution, Is As Much An Evolutionary Process As It Is Revolutionary

At Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, came across a company by the name of Avilution and talked with its founder, Mark Spencer. Avilution is in the process of developing an aircraft avionics and flight display system that does what you expect in all such systems, but they do it in a different way. Avilution had an aircraft on display with a system that looked like a typical glass cockpit that included the MFD and the PFD...

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Here’s some really good news for those that appreciate rare airplanes that made their mark on history. A rare de Havilland Mosquito fighter/bomber, the legendary Royal Air Force aircraft from World War Two, will help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at EAA AirVenture This year. The aircraft, operated by the Military Aviation Museum of Virginia Beach, Virginia is expected to arrive on AirVenture’s opening day, and be on display throughout the week. Representative Bill Shuster, chair of the House Transportation Committee, told the Aero Club of Washington that he plans to int

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AEA Unveils First-Quarter 2015 Avionics Market Report

Total Sales Exceed $587 Million In First Three Months Of 2015

The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its first-quarter 2015 Avionics Market Report. In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $587,100,212.92, or more than $587 million as reported by the participating companies.

Enhanced Sentence Given For Placing Pilots And Firefighters In Risk of Death And Serious Injury

Steven Metheny, 45, of Medford, Oregon was sentenced Tuesday to 12.5 years in federal prison by U.S. Chief District Court Judge Ann Aiken after his convictions for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and the making of false statements in defrauding the United States Forest Service in procuring helicopter firefighting contracts in 2008.

Braathens Aviation Commits To Up To 15 ATR 72-600s

The Operator Introduces ATR 72-600s To Grow Its Fleet, Expands Further In Scandinavia

ATR and Sweden-based Braathens Aviation have signed a contract for the purchase of 5 ATR 72-600s and 10 optional aircraft as part of the company's fleet upgrade strategy. Deliveries will commence at the end of 2015.

Additional Aircraft To Fly For Alaska Airlines

SkyWest has placed a firm order for eight E175 jets. The aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Alaska Airlines. The value of the contract, which will be included in Embraer's 2015 second-quarter backlog, is estimated at USD 355 million based on 2015 list prices.

Aircraft For Use By The Maritime And Coastguard Agency

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has fulfilled its contract to deliver seven S-92 helicopters to Bristow Helicopters Ltd. for UK Search and Rescue. There are now 11 S-92 helicopters available for use by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for the UK SAR mission; four began operations as part of the UK Gap SAR contract in June 2013.

First Of The Airplanes Ordered By An Undisclosed Customer

Boeing Business Jets announced the sale of the first BBJ MAX 9 Wednesday at the Paris Airshow. The BBJ MAX 9 was ordered by an undisclosed European customer and previously booked on the Orders & Deliveries website.

Contract Signed At The Paris Air Show

Embraer Defense & Security and the Ministry of Defense and Veterans from the Republic of Mali have signed today a contract for the acquisition of six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training turboprops at the Paris Air Show. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Defense from the Republic of Mali, Tieman Coulibaly. The contract includes logistic support for the operation of these aircraft and also provides a training system for pilots and mechanics of the Mali Air Force.

Will Accompany Order Of A320neo Airplanes

SMBC Aviation Capital has chosen Pratt & Whitney's PW1100G-JM engine to power 30 of its Airbus A320neo aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2017.

Airbus Helicopters Establishes H Pilot Club

Unites The Worldwide Community Of Pilots And Technicians Who Fly And Support Its Rotorcraft

The global community that operates Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft now has its own association to share their experience, expertise and passion: the H Pilot Club.

Two European Countries To Provide Critical Parts For Rover,

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden signed agreements with two European partners to advance Mars exploration and its journey to the Red Planet during meetings Tuesday at the Paris Air Show.

Aircraft Valued At $1.5 Billion At List Prices

EVA Airways intends to purchase five 777 Freighters. The commitment, valued at more than $1.5 billion at list prices, represents the first 777 Freighters to join EVA's fleet and will be posted to Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website once finalized.

Aircraft Ordered From Airbus In March

CIT Group has selected the V2500 engine to power five Airbus A321ceo aircraft that it ordered in March 2015. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG, a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines.

Airplane Development Programs Also A Priority

Boeing outlined its strategy as the company targets a second consecutive year of record commercial airplane deliveries on Tuesday during a briefing at the Paris Air Show. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner also provided a progress report on the three programs still in development -- the 737 MAX, 777X and 787-10.

Florida Governor Rick Scott Announced The Partnership At Paris Air Show

The Space Florida Board of Directors will approve the transfer of the historic Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center from NASA to Space Florida, the state’s aerospace and spaceport development authority.

Viking, Reignwood Group Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement

Includes Commercial Commitment For 50 Twin Otter Series 400 Aircraft

Following Transport Canada’s recent announcement that the Series 400 Twin Otter has received Type Certification by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Viking Air Limited of Victoria, BC, Canada and Reignwood Aviation Group of Beijing, China, have entered into an agreement forming a strategic partnership to develop the Chinese market with commercial commitment to purchase up to 50 aircraft to be delivered over the next five years.

United Technologies Will Spin Off Or Sell The Helicopter Company This Year

Airbus is among the aerospace giants that are eyeing the possible acquisition of Sikorsky, which United Technologies announced earlier this week that it would sell or spin off, likely before the end of the year.

Some Of The Most Fascinating Flying Machines At This Weekend’s Vectren Dayton Air Show Will Also Be Some Of The Tiniest.

While massive military jets such as the Air Force C-17 Globemaster III Airlifter and KC-135 Refueler will dominate the static display area at Dayton International Airport, spectators will also have a chance to discover the world of light-sport and ultralight aircraft; the smallest, simplest machines one can fly.

Carrier New Customer For The A320 Family

Korean Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus to acquire up to 50 A321neo aircraft, becoming a new customer for the single aisle A320 Family. The agreement, covering 30 aircraft plus 20 options, was announced Tuesday at the Paris Air Show by Korean Air Group Chairman Cho Yang Ho and Airbus President and CEO Fabrice Brégier.

Order Will Boost Long-Haul Growth For Africa's Largest 787 Operator

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for six 787-8 Dreamliner at the Paris Air Show. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website.

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Captain Gregory McWherter, the former commander and lead pilot of the Blue Angels, has announced that he will be retiring from the Navy after 25 years in uniform. A year ago, McWherter was officially reprimanded by the Navy for allowing a culture of sexual harassment to continue in the Blue Angels organization during two stints as its commander between 2008 and 2012. Here’s some news for those of you using WingX Pro on your iPad. The version 8.5

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.18.15)

"The Shuttle Landing Facility will be converted into an economic engine that will bring more jobs to families in the Space Coast and will also help drive the next generation of spaceflight and discovery from Florida." Source: Florida Governor Rick Scott.

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Popular Rotorcraft Association

Based in Mentone, Indiana, USA at the PRA Mentone Airport, PRA was started in 1962 by Igor Bensen, the inventor of the famous Bensen Gyrocopter. Since then it has grown to include rotorcraft of all sorts with members in over 80 countries.