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U.S. Airlines Expected To Fly 38 Million Travelers During The Holiday Season

A4A Projects A 3 Percent Increase In Holiday Travel

U.S. airlines will carry over 38 million passengers in the next 3 weeks, according to projections from Airlines for America (A4A).

ICAO President Addresses 25th AFCAC Plenary In Cairo

Safety, Security and Development Concerns Top Agenda

The Council President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, took part this week in the 25th triennial Plenary Session of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), in Cairo, Egypt. While there he expressed the UN aviation agency’s praise and appreciation for recent safety, security, environmental and human resources progress seen.

SESAR And Clean Sky Strengthen Coordination For Innovative Aviation

Memorandum Of Cooperation Signed To Foster Closer Links Between The Two

The Clean Sky and SESAR Joint Undertakings (JUs) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in order to foster closer links between the two research and innovation (R&I) programs. The purpose of the MoC is to establish a cooperative framework between the two JUs, contributing to the sustainable development of the European air transport system.

Bad Elf Inching Towards Crowdfunding Goal For ADS-B Receiver

Nearly $154,000 Raised In First Three Weeks Of Campaign

In three weeks, Bad Elf has raised just under $154,000 for its ADS-B receiver that is designed to bring weather and traffic information into the cockpit through nearly every EFB app on the market.

Now, A UAV That Will Follow A Proprietary Smart Watch

New Flypro UAV Includes Auto Follow And Obstacle Avoidance Features

Among the latest UAVs to be introduced to the market during the holiday shopping season is the Shenzhen Flypro Aerospace Tech Co., Ltd (Flypro) XEagle, which the company claims is the world's first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with auto follow and obstacle avoidance functions.

Unique Engine Test-Bed Airplane Completes 100 Flights

Gulfstream II Flight Test Bed Aircraft Built By SkyWay Aerospace Technology For SNECMA

An uneventful touchdown under clear December skies marked completion of the 100th successful flight of SNECMA’s Flight Test Bed aircraft for their eagerly-anticipated Silvercrest business jet engine. Texas-based SkyWay Aerospace Technology (SWAT) was contracted by French aerospace manufacturer Safran/Snecma to engineer and assemble the one-of-a-kind aircraft for engine certification testing.

Orbital ATK Granted U.S. Patent For Helicopter Active Protection System

Kill Vehicle Intercepts And Detonates To Destroy Threats To Low Flying Aircraft

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent to Orbital ATK for the Helicopter Active Protection System (HAPS), a system to protect helicopters against airborne threats. This represents the first patent awarded to Orbital ATK for its development of methods and systems of active protection from aerial threats by dispensing a kill vehicle from either aerial or ground platforms.

New World Record Set By U.S. Army Golden Knights

Beat Their Own Record For An 8-Way Jump At World Air Games In Dubai

The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team has beaten its own world record in 8-way during the World Air Games in Dubai.

Discovery Channel's 'How It's Made' Featuring Piper Aircraft Due To Air

Watch An M-Class Airplane Being Built On December 17th

Piper Aircraft has announced an airdate for its segment on The Discovery Channel's "How It's Made" documentary television series featuring the aircraft company. The production is scheduled to air Thursday, December 17 at 9:00 pm EST on Discovery's Science Channel.

Alan Eustace Says There Is No Reason A Skydiver Can't Go Higher

But Balloon Technology Is A Limiting Factor In Stratospheric Free Falls

The man who holds the world record for high-altitude skydiving says that there is no reason that someone else can't go higher.

Miracle Flights Raises Nearly $8,000 In Honor Of Giving Tuesday

Provides Financial Assistance For Medical Flights For Sick Children

Miracle Flights, the nation's leading medical flight organization, rounded off a successful Giving Tuesday campaign by raising close to $8,000. The campaign, titled "Flight. Thrive. Five", matched every dollar donated up to $5,000 for sick children in need of specialized medical care.

Rutan Fans Can Try Out The Skigull In An Android App

Developer Releases Free Sim Patterned After The New Design

Burt Rutan is certainly an inspirational figure in the industry.

Airborne 12.11.15: HondaJet Cert, Hang Gliding/Paragliding Woes, PBoR2 Update

Also: Spirit of St. Louis Replica, NTSB Video, Small Airplane Certification, ALPA Commends, CA Aviation Hall Of Fame, Piper Diesel

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Aero-TV: An Electrifying Paradigm Shift – True Blue Power’s New Missions

Seriously Innovative Battery Technology Starts Gaining Serious Traction In Commercial/BizAv Markets

While at NBAA2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, checked in with Todd Winter, the President and CEO of True Blue Power. True Blue Power is an innovator in advanced Lithium-ion battery technology in the aviation industry, and Jim asked about the placement of their battery on the new Bell 505 helicopter. Winter said that Bell chose their battery product because it fit their needs. He describes the advantages of the True Blue Power batteries and also said Bell has had success using their inverter

Senate Committee Approves Bill To Tighten Screening For Airport Workers

Enhances Vetting And Oversight Of Workers Cleared For Secure Areas

On a bipartisan voice vote, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved S. 2361, the Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act, which had been jointly introduced by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Bill Nelson (D-FL), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) the chair and ranking member of the Aviation Subcommittee.

A4A Applauds Senate Commerce Committee Action On Airport Security Act

Bipartisan Support Shown For Legislation To Bolster Airport Security

Airlines for America (A4A), praised Senate Commerce Committee passage of bipartisan legislation introduced by Chairman John Thune (R-SD), Ranking Member Bill Nelson (D-FL), Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), designed to bolster security at airports across the country.

FAA Publishes ADS-B Guidance

AEA Says The Advisory Circular Revision Contains Significant Changes

The FAA has published revision B to AC 20-165B, which provides guidance for the installation and airworthiness approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out systems in aircraft.

IATA: Airlines Continue To Improve Profitability

Projects 5.1% Net Profit Margin For 2016

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its airline industry outlook for 2016 which sees an average net profit margin of 5.1% being generated with total net profits of $36.3 billion. IATA also announced a revision to its airline industry outlook for 2015 upwards to a net profit of $33 billion (4.6% net profit margin) from $29.3 billion forecast in June.

AeroSports Update: Ohio Defends Wright Brothers

The Battle Of ‘Who Was First’ Continues Between The States Of Ohio And Connecticut, And Ohio Throws A Counterpunch

In a press release received from The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA), we learn that the Ohio Senate stood with historians and scholars on Wednesday, December 9th in passing a state resolution in which Ohio repudiates Connecticut for claiming the Wright Brothers were not the first to fly.

Teamster Pilots At Kalitta Air Authorize Strike

Pilots At DHL Express-Affiliated Carriers Announce Support

Pilots employed by Kalitta Air, LLC, have voted overwhelmingly, 213-7, to authorize a strike against the Ypsilanti, MI-based cargo airline.

Klyde Morris 12.11.15

C'mon, Klyde. We All Made A Cardboard Box Into An Airplane As Kids

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 12.10.15: Boeing To The Max, Blue Angels 2016-17, Airbus v Boeing

Also: NIMBY Legislator, API Overview, Martin Jetpack, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Atlanta Warbird Weekend, MI v UAVs

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December 11, 2015

A4A Projects A 3 Percent Increase In Holiday Travel

Safety, Security and Development Concerns Top Agenda

Memorandum Of Cooperation Signed To Foster Closer Links Between The Two

Nearly $154,000 Raised In First Three Weeks Of Campaign

New Flypro UAV Includes Auto Follow And Obstacle Avoidance Features

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Gulfstream II Flight Test Bed Aircraft Built By SkyWay Aerospace Technology For SNECMA

Kill Vehicle Intercepts And Detonates To Destroy Threats To Low Flying Aircraft

Beat Their Own Record For An 8-Way Jump At World Air Games In Dubai

Watch An M-Class Airplane Being Built On December 17th

But Balloon Technology Is A Limiting Factor In Stratospheric Free Falls

Provides Financial Assistance For Medical Flights For Sick Children

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Developer Releases Free Sim Patterned After The New Design

Also: Spirit of St. Louis Replica, NTSB Video, Small Airplane Certification, ALPA Commends, CA Aviation Hall Of Fame, Piper Diesel

Seriously Innovative Battery Technology Starts Gaining Serious Traction In Commercial/BizAv Markets

Enhances Vetting And Oversight Of Workers Cleared For Secure Areas

Bipartisan Support Shown For Legislation To Bolster Airport Security

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AEA Says The Advisory Circular Revision Contains Significant Changes

Projects 5.1% Net Profit Margin For 2016

The Battle Of ‘Who Was First’ Continues Between The States Of Ohio And Connecticut, And Ohio Throws A Counterpunch

Pilots At DHL Express-Affiliated Carriers Announce Support

C'mon, Klyde. We All Made A Cardboard Box Into An Airplane As Kids

Also: NIMBY Legislator, API Overview, Martin Jetpack, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Atlanta Warbird Weekend, MI v UAVs

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