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NTSB Releases Photos From Alaska Otter Accident

Those Fatally Injured Have Been Identified

The NTSB has released a series of photographs of the DHC-3T Otter airplane that went down late last week near Ketchikan, AK, resulting in the fatal injury of all nine people on board.

Flight Training Subsidies To Five More Helicopter Schools Stopped

Programs From Florida To Washington State Are Affected

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has shut off new enrolment in five additional helicopter flight training programs. The programs have been cited for violating a requirement that 15 percent of a program's total enrolment be made up of non-veterans paying full price for the training.

Lee Bottom Flying Field Needs Volunteers For Fly-In

Annual Event For The Low-And-Slow Crowd

The Lee Bottom Flying Field annual "Wood, Tailwheels, and Fabric" fly-in in southern Indiana will be coming up in September, but airport owner and event organizer Rich Davidson says that he's looking for volunteers to take leadership roles to help make the event a success.

Eclipse 'Special Edition' Twin-Engine Jet Announced By ONE Aviation

Factory-Renewed Eclipse 500 with 3-yr Warranty and 3-yr Maintenance Plan

ONE Aviation is pleased to announce the Eclipse Special Edition (SE) twin-engine jet. The Eclipse SE is a factory-renewed Eclipse 500 which has been substantially upgraded and reconfigured to include nearly all new features introduced on the new Eclipse 550.

Exhibit Honoring Challenger And Columbia Opens At KSC Visitor Center Complex

‘Forever Remembered’ A Collaboration Between NASA, Astronauts' Families

NASA and the families of the crews of space shuttle missions STS-51L and STS-107 have collaborated to create a new, permanent memorial designed to honor the astronauts, pay tribute to orbiters Challenger and Columbia, and emphasize the importance of learning from the past.

Airbus Official Says Pilot Training Needs Major Overhaul

Nelson: 'Many Training Programs Too Predictable'

A senior Airbus safety expert says that airlines' training programs are in need of a major overhaul.

Iraqi General Fatally Injured In F-16 Accident

Plane Went Down Last Week In Arizona During Training

The government of Iraq has confirmed that Brig General Rafid Mohammed Hassan was fatally injured when the F-16 he was flying during a training mission went down southeast of Tucson, AZ.

Era Group Expands S-92 Helicopter Fleet

Opens Super Base In Houma, LA

Era Group Inc. continues to expand its S-92 helicopter fleet with acceptance of a second S-92 helicopter baseline delivery.

World's First Dreamliner To Be Placed On Display In Japan

ZA001 Takes Final Flight To Nagoya

Boeing's first Dreamliner ... ZA001 ... has flown to Nagoya, Japan, where it will be placed on permanent display at Chubu Centrair International Airport.

GE Aviation, India's Mahindra Aerospace Follow Up On Initial MOU

Will Collaborate On Manufacturing Opportunities For Aerostructures

Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) established in 2014 between GE Aviation's Hamble facility and India's Mahindra Aerospace, the two companies have further developed their relationship by signing an Agreement that will initiate manufacture, following Airbus transfer of work approval, of an Airbus Single Aisle package of work.

Israeli Research Center To Use Spanish Unmanned Helicopters

Two Sniper Helicopters Acquired For Agricultural Research

Israel’s Volcani Center has acquired two Sniper Helicopter unmanned aircraft from Spain’s Alpha Unmanned Systems to use for agricultural research.

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Airborne 06.30.15: Defending Santa Monica, Aspen ADS-B, NBAA v Privatization

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Supporters of the Santa Monica, California Airport have established an online campaign urging those concerned about a meeting between the City of Santa Monica and the FAA scheduled for July 8 to get involved by contacting members of the local Congressional delegation. The Santa Monica Airport Association has established a presence on the website One Click Politics with a form letter that will be sent automatically to the correct representative. It appears that Aspen Avionic

Aero-TV: Sporty's Transition Courses - You Can Now Start a New Rating Online

Aviation Provides MANY Extraordinary Adventures and Opportunities... Sportys Shows You How To Enjoy Them!

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, checked in with Sporty’s Pilot Shop to see how their new online training programs are coming along. He spoke with Chris Clarke who is a video specialist for Sporty’s. Sporty’s was one of the early pioneers in providing training programs on computer DVD media, and they have now moved to an online training format to keep up with the technology and advantages of online training. Clarke explained some of the advantages

Air Force Issues Debris Watch Alert

Tells Public Not To Touch Or Keep Debris From Failed Falcon 9 Launch

After a successful liftoff from the Eastern Range, 45th Space Wing, SpaceX and NASA officials experienced an anomaly of the Falcon 9 CRS-7 mission June 28 at approximately 148 seconds into flight over the Atlantic Ocean.

FAA Proposes $77,000 Civil Penalty Against National Air Cargo Group

Company Operated The 747 That Went Down At Bagram Airfield In Afghanistan

The FAA has proposed a $77,000 civil penalty against National Air Cargo Group Inc., of Orlando, FL for allegedly failing to comply with requirements for loading and securing heavy cargo.

Piper Delivers First Archer DX Into Europe

Aircraft Introduced At Aero Friedrichshafen Last Spring

Piper Aircraft has delivered the first production diesel Archer DX into Europe. The airplane went to European Aircraft Sales in Denmark.

NBAA's New Guidelines Help Operators Fly Quietly

Operating Procedures Developed For Modern, Quiet Business Jets

The NBAA has released its much-anticipated and updated Noise Abatement Program (NAP), which provides business aviation operators, as well as airport authorities, with recommended guidelines for reducing aircraft noise impacts to communities surrounding the nation’s airports.

AeroSports Update: EAA Chapters Chosen To Receive Wings

Five EAA Chapters Have Been Chosen To Receive Wings As Part Of The Give Flight Project At EAA AirVenture This Year

This report is all about what EAA calls the Give Flight project to be held during EAA AirVenture 2015. As a follow-on to the immensely popular One Week Wonder project last year, this year three manufacturers have donated 5 sets of wings for their aircraft to be built during the AirVenture week.

United Consolidates Training In Denver

Selects Colorado Over Sites In Houston And Chicago

United Airlines has selected Denver as the expansion city for its global flight training center operations. The company notified Denver, as well as Houston and Chicago, which were also in the running, that it had completed its process to choose a city for the consolidation of its training centers.

Ruling On East Hampton Airport A Mixed Bag

Curfew Is Allowed To Stand, But One-Flight-Per-Week Limit Will Not Be Imposed

A U.S. District Judge in New York has delivered a win-win ... or some might say a lose-lose ... decision on helicopter restrictions at East Hampton Airport.

Airborne 06.29.15: CRS-7 Launch Failure, Gone West: Steve O'Berg, FAA Overhaul

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Flying into space is a tough business and we are sorry to say that after 18 successful flights of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the resupply flight headed for the International Space Station on Sunday morning came apart 139 seconds after liftoff. SpaceX' Elon Musk tweeted a short comment shortly after the failure, noting, "Falcon 9 experienced a problem shortly before first stage shutdown. Will provide more info as soon as we review the data." It’s reported he stated in a follow-on

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.30.15)

"The diesel powered Archer DX was designed to provide our customers with greater access to more economical and readily available fuel sources. Delivery of the Archer DX into Europe makes sense." Source: Simon Caldecott, President and CEO at Piper Aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.30.15): Foreign Object Damage (FOD)

Any damage caused by any loose object to aircraft, personnel, or equipment.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.30.15)

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June 30, 2015

Those Fatally Injured Have Been Identified

Programs From Florida To Washington State Are Affected

Annual Event For The Low-And-Slow Crowd

Factory-Renewed Eclipse 500 with 3-yr Warranty and 3-yr Maintenance Plan

‘Forever Remembered’ A Collaboration Between NASA, Astronauts' Families

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Nelson: 'Many Training Programs Too Predictable'

Plane Went Down Last Week In Arizona During Training

Opens Super Base In Houma, LA

ZA001 Takes Final Flight To Nagoya

Will Collaborate On Manufacturing Opportunities For Aerostructures

Two Sniper Helicopters Acquired For Agricultural Research

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Tells Public Not To Touch Or Keep Debris From Failed Falcon 9 Launch

Company Operated The 747 That Went Down At Bagram Airfield In Afghanistan

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Aircraft Introduced At Aero Friedrichshafen Last Spring

Operating Procedures Developed For Modern, Quiet Business Jets

Five EAA Chapters Have Been Chosen To Receive Wings As Part Of The Give Flight Project At EAA AirVenture This Year

Selects Colorado Over Sites In Houston And Chicago

Curfew Is Allowed To Stand, But One-Flight-Per-Week Limit Will Not Be Imposed

Also: OneWeb Launch Gig, Remove Cat Before Flight, Transport Canada, FAA Safety, UAVs v Whales, Wipline 10000, Helo $$$

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