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Exclin Introduces Ground Effect Recreational Vehicle

Vertex Will Normally Fly Just A Few Feet Above The Water

London-based technology company Exclin has taken the wraps off the "Vertex Recreational Vehicle", which it describes as a "next-generation, fuel-efficient vehicle concept that will offer pilots an exhilarating, low-altitude flight over sea."

Boeing, Air Lease Corporation Sign Order For Eight 737 MAX Airplanes

Order From Leading Airplane Lessor Reflects Strong Market Demand For New And Improved 737 Jet

Boeing and Air Lease Corporation have finalized an order for eight more 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $936.8 million at list prices.

Air Force Secretary Wilson Highlights Space Mission At AFA Breakfast

Will Develop The Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared System

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson discussed the importance of space pertaining to national security during an Air Force Association Breakfast March 30, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

USAF Considers Pilot Classification For Enlisted Airmen

Move Will Hinge On A Two Studies Currently Underway

The U.S. Air Force is looking at the possibility of once again including enlisted airmen in the ranks of its pilots in an effort to address one of the service's greatest pilot shortages since its inception.

Silicon Valley Investors Set Their Sights On The Stratosphere

World View $26.5 Million Series C Round Of Financing Led By Accel

World View has successfully closed a $26.5 million Series C round of financing led by Accel. The Series C also included major investment by Canaan and Norwest Venture Partners, both of whom participated in World View’s previous Series B round of financing.

Peru Air Force Support Contract For Twin Otters Enters 2nd Year

Viking Continues To Maintain 12 FAP Aircraft Under Multi-Year Deal

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and the Fuerza Aerea del Peru (FAP) have entered the second year of a multi-year contract under Viking’s Maintenance Plus (M+) Program for the comprehensive support of twelve Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft operated by the FAP in the Amazonian region of northeast Peru.

NTSB Released Probably Cause Report From A320 Engine Cowling Incident

Airplane Bound For Aruba Returned To Miami Airport

The NTSB has released a probable cause report stemming from an incident in which an A320 in route from Miami to Aruba lost a portion of an engine cowling shortly after takeoff.

Chilean Helicopter Fleet Grows Stronger With AW109 Trekker

Marks First Sale Of The Aircraft In The Country

Two additional civil helicopters will be delivered by Leonardo Company to Chilean private operators by early 2019, adding to a fleet of more than 20 aircraft currently in service.

Drone Assists SAR Crews In The Ozark Mountains

Private Drone Operator Helped Rescue A Man Stranded During A Flood

The Logan Rogersville Fire Department in Greene County, MO called on a private drone operator to assist in a Search and Rescue effort last week, which led to the rescue of a driver who had been stranded during a flood.

USAF To Acquire 22 AC-208 Aircraft For Allies

Request For Information Posted Last Month

The U.S. Air Force has requested information concerning the acquisition of 22 AC-208 armed ISR aircraft for U.S. allies.

Storm Hunter Launched To ISS

ESA Instrument Will Monitor Lightning On Earth

ESA’s observatory to monitor electrical discharges in the upper atmosphere is on its way to the International Space Station. The Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor is riding in the Dragon cargo vehicle that lifted off at 20:30 GMT (16:40 local time) from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

A350-900 Lands In Chile For FIDAE Air Show

Will Be On Static Display At Latin America’s Iconic Air Show

The A350-900 flight test aircraft has arrived in Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for the 20th edition of the FIDAE Air Show, where it will be on static display and take part in flying demonstrations between 2-5 April.

Airborne 04.04.18: Junkers Returns!, OSHA Reinstates Pilot, Tecnam P2010

Also: SpaceX To Provide Broadband, EAA ‘Spirit Of Aviation’, Jeppesen & Bad Elf, Master Instructors

Almost a century after the maiden flight of the Junkers F 13, its historic replica has once again been certificated. 100 years ago, Hugo Junkers' undertook the design and series production of the world's first all-metal airplane, the Junkers F 13. The airplane proved to be one of the most significant milestones in the history of air travel. Today, Junkers are pleased to announce two remarkable achievements in the reconstruction of this aircraft type: Program founder and investor Dieter Mor

NASA Awards Contract To Build Quieter Supersonic Aircraft

Low-Boom Demonstration Project Awarded To Lockheed Martin

NASA has taken another step toward re-introducing supersonic flight with the award Tuesday of a contract for the design, building and testing of a supersonic aircraft that reduces a sonic boom to a gentle thump.

Great Lakes Airlines Ceases Operations 'Indefinitely'

Says 2013 Pilot Training Rule Has Forced The Carrier Out Of Business

Great Lakes Airlines has indefinitely suspended its scheduled passenger flight service, according to a notice posted on the company website. The airline ceased operations on March 26 with no warning to ticket holders.

FAA Proposes Robinson Helicopter AD

NPRM Focuses On Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Yoke Assembly

The FAA has proposed an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Robinson Model R66 helicopters. The proposed AD would require replacing the tail rotor drive shaft yoke assembly and inspecting for sealant. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of tail rotor driveshaft failures.

New Research Heading To Space Station Aboard 14th SpaceX Resupply Mission

Dragon Docking With ISS Planned For Wednesday Morning

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station soon will receive a delivery of experiments dealing with how the human body, plants and materials behave in space following the 4:30 p.m. EDT launch Monday of a SpaceX commercial resupply mission.

EASA Validates New Engine For Tecnam P2010

Two Fatally Injured In Central Indiana Accident

Two Aircraft Collided On Crossing Runways At Uncontrolled Airport

Two men who were aboard a Cessna 150 airplane taking off from Marion Municipal Airport (KMZZ) in Marion, IN were fatally injured when their plane collided with a Cessna 525 Citation jet that had just landed on a crossing runway.

Saudi Arabian Military Industries And Boeing Form Joint Venture Partnership

Targeting 55% Localization With Revenues To Exceed $22 Billion And 6,000 Jobs By 2030

In line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and following the announcement of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crowne Prince, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, to localize 50% of the total military spending by 2030, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to develop a new joint venture (JV) aiming to localize more than 55% of the MRO services for fixed and rotary-wing military aircraft in Saudi Arabia.

Airborne 04.02.18: Rob Holland Emergency, WWI @OSH18, FAI Drone Racing

Also: Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion, 'Learn To Fly' Month, Airborne Wireless Network, FlightSafety Int'l

Airshow pilot Rob Holland had a rather harrowing experience late last month, and told much of the story on his Facebook page: Among his remarks, Rob reported that... "...I thought I would fill you in about the events of the past few days... First to get it out of the way, I’m 100% fine. That said, On March 25th I took off from NAS Kingsville, Texas for a cross-country flight. About 15 minutes into the flight... I lost all engine power." Rob reported that the canopy was covered with oil and that