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July 18, 2016

Airborne 07.18.16: FAA Reauthorized!, B-29 Doc Flies!, D.B. Cooper Case

Also: Political TFRs, Sonex Vinyl, 747-8 Freighters, Airbus Droned, KC-390, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Bombardier Q400

The president has signed the FAA reauthorization bill which includes legislation that will change third class medical requirements for many thousands of pilots. The bill is less than long-term, and did not address certain key issues that the aviation industry was looking for, but it is generally considered to be a step in the correct direction. EAA’s Jack Pelton said in part, “It’s important to celebrate this moment, which has been a long time c

Airborne 07.18.16: FAA Reauthorized!, B-29 Doc Flies!, D.B. Cooper Case

Also: Political TFRs, Sonex Vinyl, 747-8 Freighters, Airbus Droned, KC-390, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Bombardier Q400

The president has signed the FAA reauthorization bill which includes legislation that will change third class medical requirements for many thousands of pilots. The bill is less than long-term, and did not address certain key issues that the aviation industry was looking for, but it is generally considered to be a step in the correct direction. EAA’s Jack Pelton said in part, “It’s important to celebrate this moment, which has been a long time coming and resulted from an incredible amount of work over the past five years. This win is for everyone who loves recreational flight.” The B-29 known as ‘Doc’ took to the sky f

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ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Chris Odom

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

USAF Awards KC-46 Pegasus Maintenance Training Contract

Centers To Be Established In Kansas, One Other Location

Boeing will help the U.S. Air Force train its KC-46 Pegasus maintenance personnel for the next seven years under a new $78 million contract, which includes contract options.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First H175 In VIP Version

Aircraft Will Be Yacht-Based And Will Operate In Europe

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first VIP version of the H175, the company’s new medium class twin-engine helicopter, which entered service in 2014 for offshore transportation. Combining unparalleled elements of style and comfort with the largest cabin in its class, the VIP version of the H175 offers a superior level of cabin interior provided by Pegasus Design, who has built a worldwide reputation on business jets and super yachts.

Lufthansa Technik Signs Agreements For GE9X And GEnx-2B Services

Long-Term Agreement For Engine Maintenance And Support

Lufthansa Technik AG and GE Aviation signed new long-term agreements for maintenance services for the GE9X and GEnx-2B engines as part of a continued effort to expand maintenance choice and shop capacity for customers operating the latest generation of engines.

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Nordic Aviation Orders Four E190 Jets

Increases NAC-Managed E-Jet Fleet To 73 Airplanes

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has placed a firm order for four Embraer E190 aircraft, the planemaker announced at the Farnborough Airshow. The four new E190s were included in Embraer’s 2016 second-quarter backlog and have an estimated value of $199 million, based on Embraer’s list prices. These new aircraft will join the other 69 E-Jets currently managed by NAC worldwide.

DoD Awards F135 Engines Contract For JSF To Pratt & Whitney

Tenth Low-Rate Initial Production Contract Valued At $1.5 Billion

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Pratt & Whitney a $1.5 billion low rate initial production (LRIP) contract for the tenth lot of F135 propulsion systems to power all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Combined with previous long lead and sustainment awards for this lot, the LRIP 10 contract now totals $1.95 billion.

BAE Pilots Take Eurofighter Typhoon For 'Ultimate Test Drive'

Pilot Describes Four Stages Of Production Flight Acceptance Testing

British test pilots from BAE Systems have lifted the lid on how they push the Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet to the edge of its limits as part of an ‘ultimate test drive’ before delivering the aircraft to customers including the Royal Air Force.

CAE Wins Civil Aviation Training Contracts Valued At More Than $137 Million

Makes Long-Term Training Agreements With Airlines In Asia

CAE announced at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow a series of contracts, including long-term training agreements with airlines in Asia as well as the sale of 9 full-flight simulators (FFSs) to commercial airlines, aircraft manufacturers and operators worldwide.

SWISS C Series Aircraft Will Utilize Esterline CMC Electronics Devices

Pilot View EFB, Aircraft Information Server Are Factory Options

Esterline CMC Electronics’ (CMC) advanced solution enabling flight operations applications and connectivity in the cockpit is featured on Swiss International Air Lines’ new Bombardier C Series aircraft. SWISS is the first customer to select the company’s PilotView Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and Aircraft Information Server as factory options on their Bombardier C Series aircraft.

Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display Tests Successful

Second Phase Of Testing For Typhoon Fighter Jet Integration

The Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD), BAE Systems’ most advanced fighter pilot helmet, has successfully completed further trials at the Company’s UK site. This was the second phase of trials to integrate the HMD system’s technology with the Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet.

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Consultant Sues Producers Of 'Sully' Movie

Says He Has Not Been Compensated For His Services

A lawsuit has been filed against the producers of the biographical drama "Sully" by a consultant who says he has not been paid for his services.

ESO Finds Surprising Planet With Three Suns

HD 131399Ab Unlike Any Other Planet Previously Discovered

A team of astronomers have used the SPHERE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope to image the first planet ever found in a wide orbit inside a triple-star system. The orbit of such a planet had been expected to be unstable, probably resulting in the planet being quickly ejected from the system. But somehow this one survives.

GE Aviation Integrates Core Technologies In Clean Sky 2

Human-Centered Design At Forefront Of New Cockpit Initiative

GE has formed a cross-functional partnership with pan-European industrial and academic partners to develop technologies and crew interface standards for the next generation of passenger aircraft.

GA-ASI And NLR Partner To Facilitate RPA Integration In European Airspace

Agreement Supports RPA Operational Approval

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the NLR-Netherlands Aerospace Center have announced that they have executed an agreement to support expanded operational approval for GA-ASI RPA to fly in non-segregated European airspace.

Thales, Orbital ATK Sign Upcoming ISS Cargo Resupply Missions Contract

Company To Provide Nine Pressurized Cargo Modules For Cygnus Spacecraft

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo-Finmeccanica, announced the signing of a new contract with Orbital ATK at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, UK.

Aero-News At AirVenture Update: ANN Is Starting Early

It May Be A Week Until EAA AirVenture Officially Opens Its Gates, But ANN Is Already Here

At ANN we have something we call our, Aero-Community, and it’s filled with incredible people and organizations that populate our Airborne Partnership Initiative. This initiative plays an important role in the creation of the video programming seen daily on our Airborne Unlimited webcast. We work with our Aero-Community to build a strong relationship with all facets of aviation and aerospace, and this relationship shines at EAA AirVenture.

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AeroSports Update: Mass Arrivals Scheduled for AirVenture

Watching Flocks Of Similar Airplanes Arrive At AirVenture Can Be Fun, But It Can Also Affect Other Arrival Patterns

As aircraft from around the world again make their way to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, hundreds of aviators gather together to arrive at ‘The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” in flocks of similar aircraft, creating their own communities along the flightline. This flocking together is referred to as a “mass arrival,” and other arriving traffic needs to be prepared for possible delays.

Arkia Signs LoI For Six E195-E2 Jets

Deal Also Includes Options For Four Additional Aircraft

A Letter of Intent (LoI) has been signed between Arkia Israeli Airlines and Embraer for the purchase of up to ten E195-E2 jets, consisting of six firm orders and four purchase rights. With purchase rights exercised, the contract has a potential value of $650 million, at the current list price.

Klyde Morris (07.18.16)

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Airborne 07.15.16: Solar Impulse, Olympic Shootdown Threat, New Blue Angel

Also: Vintage Aerobatics, Get To Oshkosh!, 6,400 New Regional Jets?, Robinson R44, Airport Safety, GE9X Engine Program, Three Suns

The Solar Impulse-2 has one more leg to fly to complete its journey around the world. As the journey comes closer to its end, the Solar Impulse-2 landed in Egypt after a flight of two days and two nights without fossil fuel. This flight, which was powered only by the sun, crossed the Mediterranean Sea from west to east and covered a distance of 2,022 nautical miles. It was the second to last leg of the attempt to achieve the first ever Round-The-World Solar F

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.18.16)

"The way humans interact with machines is at the core of this transformation. Aerospace is leading the way in safety-critical interfaces and display." Source: Alan Caslavka, president of Avionics for GE Aviation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.18.16): Descent Speed Adjustments

Speed deceleration calculations made to determine an accurate VTA. These calculations start at the transition point and use arrival speed segments to the vertex.

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