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June 19, 2015

Airborne 06.19.15: AEA 1Q Mkt Report, S-92 Rig Approach, Ultralights For Dayton

Also: Airbus Helicopters X6, Privatization BS, Boeing Delivers Record, ICAO v E-Cigs, NASA's Mars Plans, Big 737Max Order, Airbus H Pilot Club

The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its first-quarter 2015 avionics market report, and AEA President, Paula Derks says it is, “somewhat disappointing.” In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to a bit more than $587 million, as reported by the participating companies. This figure represented a 9.9 percent decrease in sales compared to the first-quarter 2014, which is mor

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Airborne 06.19.15: AEA 1Q Mkt Report, S-92 Rig Approach, Ultralights For Dayton

Also: Airbus Helicopters X6, Privatization BS, Boeing Delivers Record, ICAO v E-Cigs, NASA's Mars Plans, Big 737Max Order, Airbus H Pilot Club

 

The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its first-quarter 2015 avionics market report, and AEA President, Paula Derks says it is, “somewhat disappointing.” In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to a bit more than $587 million, as reported by the participating companies. This figure represented a 9.9 percent decrease in sales compared to the first-quarter 2014, which is more in line with the first-quarter sales of 2013. Rig Approach provides helicopter operators with an automated, fully coupled, approach to offshore rig and

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FAA Certifies Avidyne IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM

TSO And AML Granted For The 'Little Brother' Of The IDF540

The FAA has issued Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval and an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) to Avidyne for their new IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM. The IFD440 is the smaller-screen version of Avidyne's previously-certified IFD540.

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Space Subcommittee Hearing Examines America’s Air Travel

Examined NextGen Challenges, NASA Research

Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX) held a hearing late last week titled "Transforming America’s Air Travel" reviewing research programs within NASA and the FAA. The hearing also reviewed challenges within the FAA’s NextGen system, including cyber security concerns.

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Boeing Reveals R&D Studies, Technology Innovations At Paris Air Show

New Technologies That Drive Additional Fuel Efficiencies, Advanced Materials That Safe Weight Touted

Boeing on Monday outlined a variety of leading-edge technologies with the potential to make the flying experience more comfortable and exciting, as well as making airplanes more economical and efficient. Boeing presented an overview of its research and development efforts at the Paris Air Show.

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Gone West: NASA Former NASA Launch Commentator Jack King

Described The Launch Of Apollo 11 To The World

John W. (Jack) King, former chief of Public Information at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, died June 11, 2015 He was 84. A resident of Cocoa Beach, FL, King worked in the space agency's Public Affairs office from 1960 until 1975. He returned to Kennedy in 1997, working for space shuttle contractor United Space Alliance until his 2010 retirement.

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Boeing, Minsheng Financial Leasing Announce Commitment For 30 737s

Order Is A Mix Of NG And MAX Variants

Boeing and Minsheng Financial Leasing (Minsheng) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Paris Air Show for the purchase of 30 737 airplanes, a mix of Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX airplanes.

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P&WC Eyes Growth In The Regional Airline Market

Launches Customer Support Enhancements

A totally new centerline engine for the next generation regional turboprop (NGRT) is among the new products under development by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC). At the same time, it is continuing to innovate to provide tailored support to its global engine customers when and where they need it.

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Cebu Pacific Places An Order For 16 ATR 72- Aircraft

Launch Customer For The -600 Variant With A New Cabin Configuration

Cebu Pacific Air has ordered 16 ATR72 -600 from ATR, the European Turboprop aircraft manufacturer. At the Paris Air Show, Cebu Pacific and ATR announced that the deal includes options to acquire an additional 10 ATR72-600, valuing the total aircraft order at $673 million, based on current list prices.

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Cessna Grand Caravan EX Special Mission Demonstrator Makes Paris Debut

Airplane Has Optional Equipment For A Variety Of Capabilities

Cessna is showing for the first time in Paris a newly-configured Cessna Grand Caravan EX demonstrator at this week’s Paris Airshow. The aircraft features a variety of special mission applications, such as a surveillance console and a medical stretcher, as well as a variety of cabin and seating configurations, including newly designed light-weight production seats in a half club configuration and a stowable utility seat.

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Appeal Successful: National Guard Soldier To Be Buried At Arlington

Had Been Fatally Injured In Helicopter Accident In Florida In March

The U.S. Army has overturned its decision to not allow the burial of Staff Sgt. Thomas Florich in Arlington National Cemetery after an appeal from the National Guard soldier's parents.

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Rare British Mosquito Fighter/Bomber To Make Oshkosh Appearance

Unique Experiences Offered At AirVenture To Honor Battle Of Britain’s 75th Anniversary

Oshkosh in July is known for its mosquitoes ... in fact some have called the pesky insects the State Bird of Wisconsin. But a different kind of Mosquito will be visiting Wittman Regional Airport this summer; a rare de Havilland Mosquito fighter/bomber, the legendary Royal Air Force aircraft from World War II, will help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015.

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North Myrtle Beach Rejects New Helicopter Business

Over 100 Residents Attended Zoning Meeting To Say 'Not In My Back Yard'

The North Myrtle Beach, SC Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously last week not to approve a new helicopter tour business that wanted to base in the Windy Hill area of the city.

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Pratt & Whitney F135 Engine Powers USS Wasp Sea Trials

F135 On Track For US Marine Corps F-35 Initial Operational Capability

Pratt & Whitney powered the first shipboard Marine Corps F-35B operational test from the USS Wasp from May 18-29 off the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina. Four F-35B aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 and two F-35B aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 performed more than 100 short takeoffs and vertical landings, with nearly flawless performance from the F135 propulsion system during the 10 day sea trials.

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Embraer Inks Agreement With China's Colorful Guizhou Airlines

Locally-Owned Carrier Will Acquire Up To 17 E190s

Embraer has concluded an agreement for 17 E190s with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, the first locally-owned airline in China's Guizhou Province. The contract is for seven firm orders, which will be included in Embraer's 2015 second-quarter backlog, and ten options and has an estimated value of $834 million at current list price if all options are exercised. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2015.

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Classic Aero-TV: Up Close And Personal - The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team at Oshkosh

One Of The Airshow World's Pre-Eminent Formation Teams Chats About The State Of The Industry

At EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor Tom Patton gets the inside scoop about the AeroShell Aerobatic Team. Patton talked with AeroShell acrobatic pilot Steve Gustafson to find out how things were going at AirVenture this year and to get a little background information about the team. In this video you’ll see Gustafson address such issues as airshow safety and the general state of the airshow business. He acknowledges that accidents do occur but that it’s blown out of proportion. Gustafson responded to Tom&

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FAA: UAV Rule May Come By Next June

Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker Testifies Before House Oversight Committee

An FAA official told the House Oversight Committee Wednesday that a commercial UAV rule may be issued within a year.

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LONG Overdue: ICON A5 Successfully Completes FAA Audit

First Customer Aircraft To Be Delivered At AirVenture

OK... it took nearly forever... and a lot of 'Bravo-Sierra' was transmitted along the way... but it appears that something that looks like an Icon A5 may actually be ready for delivery... maybe. FAA officials have reportedly completed a comprehensive compliance audit at ICON Aircraft's Tehachapi, California, facility. This allowed them to issue the first S-LSA airworthiness certificate for ICON's A5 Light Sport amphibian. With this milestone complete, ICON claims that they will now begin customer deliveries for its aircraft, which they claim to have a reported backlog of more than 1250 orders.

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Airbus Helicopters H160 Flight Test Campaign Launched

Two Test Flights Completed As Of Wednesday

Airbus Helicopters' says its H160 flew for the first time in Marignane on Saturday, 13 June, shortly after beginning its ground runs end of May.

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Synergy Commits To 62 A320neo Family Aircraft

Once Firm, Order Will Mark Over 400 A320neo Sold In Latin America

Synergy Aerospace Corporation, Avianca’s largest shareholder and owner of Avianca Brasil, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 62 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement paves the way for Avianca Brasil to base its fleet renewal and network growth strategy on the A320neo Family.

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AeroSports Update: Flying Into AirVenture – Part 3: Cockpit And Crew Management

Flying Into EAA AirVenture At Wittman Regional Airport Can Be A Fun Adventure If Your Pilot Skills Are Tuned Up

For a recreational flyer, flying into Wittman Regional Airport during EAA AirVenture is part of the adventure. You’ll probably hear some wild stories about the arrival and departure procedures, but if you practice good cockpit/crew management it makes it a snap.  

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ICAO Confirms New E-Cigarette Restrictions

Prohibits Pilots, Crew, Passengers From Carrying The Devices In Checked Baggage

The International Civil Aviation Organization has amended the 2015-2016 edition of its Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Doc 9284), prohibiting passengers and crew from carrying e-cigarettes and other battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices in checked baggage. The amendment also prohibits charging the devices in aircraft cabins.

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Klyde Morris 06.19.15

Don't Worry Klyde, They'll Play The Stanley Cup Next Year Too

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 06.18.15: OSH Mosquito, Shuster Pushes Privatization, Helo VP Sentenced

Also: Manned Tricopter, Twin-Fuselage Glider, Seaplane Pilots Association, JAL Selfie, Predator B, Gone West: Otto Pobanz, Hammarskjöld Report

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 th

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.19.15)

"The rule will be in place within a year, hopefully before June 17, 2016." Source: FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.19.15): Detonation

Uncontrolled burning of fuel in the cylinder of a reciprocating engine.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.19.15)

National Aeronautic Association

The National Aeronautic Association is the oldest national aviation organization in the United States. A non-profit association, NAA is "dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport and science of aviation in the United States," according to its Mission Statement.

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