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July 20, 2016

Airborne 07.20.16: R44 Cadet Deliveries, Red Bull Budapest, UAL Pilot Suspended

Also: CA Airshow Tragedy, Zenith Designer Chris Heintz, Blue Angels, Astronics EVS, Mars Rover, USCG Rescue, Skydiver v KingAir

In the realm of helicopter training, a new trainer is now in service as the Robinson Helicopter Company has delivered its first two production R44 Cadet helicopters to Heliflite Australia, which is a longtime Robinson dealer. The two-place R44 Cadet received FAA certification in May of this year. The Cadet features a reduced maximum gross weight of 2200 pounds, while the derated engine power provides increased performance margins at high altitudes and extends th

Airborne 07.20.16: R44 Cadet Deliveries, Red Bull Budapest, UAL Pilot/WV Legislator Suspended

Also: CA Airshow Tragedy, Zenith Designer Chris Heintz, Blue Angels, Astronics EVS, Mars Rover, USCG Rescue, Skydiver v KingAir

In the realm of helicopter training, a new trainer is now in service as the Robinson Helicopter Company has delivered its first two production R44 Cadet helicopters to Heliflite Australia, which is a longtime Robinson dealer. The two-place R44 Cadet received FAA certification in May of this year. The Cadet features a reduced maximum gross weight of 2200 pounds, while the derated engine power provides increased performance margins at high altitudes and extends the time between overhaul by 200 hours. The Red Bull Air Races held in Budapest over the weekend can best be described with the phrase, sometimes you just can’t catch a break! Things started

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ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Bri Cross

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.

Aviation Documentary 'Above and Beyond' To Be Featured During AirVenture 2016

But For The Pilots From The United States, Israel Would Not Be On The Map

“Above and Beyond” played to standing-room-only audiences at the EAA Museum during AirVenture 2015, and after dozens of rave national and international reviews this past year, “Above and Beyond” will kick-off the AirVenture 2016 Fly-In Theatre Lineup, on Sunday, July 24th at 8:30pm (2030 hours).

United Continental Holdings Names Edward Philip To Board Of Directors

COO Of Partners In Health Takes Position On Airline Board

United Continental Holdings has named Edward “Ted” Philip to its Board of Directors. Philip brings to United nearly three decades of leadership across the technology, health care and financial services sectors.

Synergy Orders 62 A320neo

Latin America Region Surpasses 1,000 Aircraft Sold

Synergy Aerospace Corporation, the majority shareholder of Colombia-based Avianca and owner of Avianca Brasil, has finalized a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for 62 A320neo Family aircraft. These A320neo will be the base of the fleet renewal and network growth strategy for Avianca Brasil, and also marks over 1,000 Airbus aircraft sold in Latin America.

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NBAA, NATA Welcomes Progress On Federal Excise Tax Bill

Would Resolve Certain Tax Issues For Management Companies

Two trade groups focused on business aviation released statements supporting action last week by the House Ways & Means Committee that advances congressional legislation making clear management services provided to assist an aircraft owner in the operation of its aircraft are not subject to the ticket tax imposed on commercial air transportation. Committee passage of the legislation means that it can now move forward to be considered by the full House of Representatives.

AWAS Orders CFM56-5B Engines

Expands CFM Portfolio To More Than 160 Engines

AWAS has chosen CFM International's CFM56-5B engine to power 10 new Airbus A320ceo (current engine option). The aircraft are part of a 15-aircraft order the company announced with Airbus on June 23 and the engine order is valued at $320 million at list price.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report In Alaska Accident

Anchorage Pilot Alice Rogoff Walked Away From The Floatplane Accident

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred July 2 at Halibut Cove, AK, which severely damaged the Cessna 206 floatplane, but from which the pilot walked away uninjured.

Astronics Offers Special Pricing On EVS For E-AB Aircraft

Offers Good At AirVenture And Online EAA And Online

Astronics Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, has established special lower prices for its two newest Enhanced Vision Systems, designed for experimental and homebuilt aircraft. The special prices will be offered online and at EAA AirVenture next week.

Laser Airspeed Sensor For Aircraft Developed

LASSI Operates On Same Principal As Police Laser Speed Detectors

In what is being described as an aviation first, British scientists in Chelmsford have successfully trialled a highly accurate laser airspeed sensor for use in the next generation of high altitude aircraft which will increase survivability while improving performance and fuel efficiency.

Boeing Business Jets Announces Orders For Two BBJ MAX 8 Airplanes

Now 12 Orders For BBJ MAX On The Books, Including First In North America

Boeing Business Jets announced at the 2016 Farnborough International Air Show the sale of two BBJ MAX 8 airplanes. The recently booked BBJ MAX 8s were ordered by two separate undisclosed customers, one customer based in North America and the other in Asia.

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Boeing, EgyptAir Announce Order For Nine Next-Generation 737-800s

Airplanes To Be financed By Dubai Aerospace Enterprise

An order for nine Next-Generation 737-800s has been placed by EgyptAir. The deal, valued at $864 million at current list prices, was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website.

FLIGHT Begins To Take Off At The Leonardo

Centerpiece For New Exhibit Has Been Delivered

With just a few weeks to go before The Leonardo opens its newest exhibit, entitled FLIGHT, a major milestone in what has been a project two years in the making has been reached. The first part of the giant C-131 aircraft which will serve as the centerpiece of the new exhibit, was loaded into the museum last week amid fanfare and excitement.

FAA Improves Runway Conditions Reporting

New TALPA Standards To Be In Place By October 1, 2016

The FAA and other members of the aviation community have developed new standards to improve safety at U.S. airports during inclement weather. On October 1, 2016, U.S. airports, airline flight crews, dispatchers, general aviation pilots, and air traffic controllers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) standards to reduce the risk of runway overrun accidents and incidents due to runway contamination caused by weather and other factors.

FAA Reauthorization Includes Change In Agency Hiring Practices

Reinstates Relevance Of Graduation From CTI Program For Air Traffic Controllers

The passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 represents a big win for the 36 Collegiate Training Initiative program schools in the United States, says Bill Parrot, director of the Lewis University Air Traffic Control Program.

First Airplane Efficiency World Record Established

Cessna 182 Equipped With SMA Aero-Diesel Engine Establishes The Mark

Two pilots recently completed a flight to establish the first Airplane Efficiency World Record in the C-1-c class as sanctioned by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (the organization sanctioning aviation world records).

Aero-News AirVenture Update: ANN Coverage Of AirVenture

ANN Will Give You The Best Coverage Ever At AirVenture; Our Crew Is Motivated, Capable, And Hyped

Our partnership with EAA grows stronger every year, and while that’s obvious to us, this year at EAA AirVenture 2016 everyone will see it. Our ANN coverage of AirVenture 2016 will be like none other before.

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AeroSports Update: Rotax Training At AirVenture 2016

Extend Your Knowledge About The Rotax 912iS And Rotax 915iS Aircraft Engines

Various seminars and forums abound at EAA AirVenture, and we thought we would share this one with our readers because with more than 175,000 engines sold in 40 years, Rotax aircraft engines are a common installation in the light sport and ultra-light aircraft market. If you fly or own a special light sport aircraft, odds are it’s powered by a Rotax.

Robinson Delivers First Production R44 Cadet Helicopters

Heliflite Australia Is The Launch Customer For The Training Helo

Robinson Helicopter Company delivered its first two (serial numbers 30002 and 30003) production R44 Cadet helicopters to Heliflite Australia, a longtime Robinson dealer.

Garmin Announces New Enhancements To The G500/G600 Glass Flight Displays

Incorporates GTX 345 ADS-B In Display Capability, Database Synchronization And More

Garmin has unveiled an expanded feature set for the G500/G600 glass flight displays. The new GTX 345 all-in-one Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) transponder now interfaces with the G500/G600 to display the benefits of ADS-B In traffic and weather.

Airborne 07.19.16: SpaceX Launches and Lands, AirVenture Warbirds, Perlan 2

Also: New DJI Cam, Aero-Calendar, Eileen Collins @GOP, FAA Reauth Details, New Hartzell Prop, Rocketry Students, NavWorx ADS600-EXP

SpaceX continues to provide YouTube with some fantastic video as they recovered a fifth Falcon 9 booster, and for the second time, the rocket landed back at Cape Canaveral following its launch of a Dragon supply spacecraft to the International Space Station. The spacecraft launched early Monday morning from Cape Canaveral, sending the Dragon supply ship on its way to the orbiting outpost. About 2.5 minutes after launch, the first stage separated from the cap

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.20.16)

"Management companies are small- to medium-sized businesses employing pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians and flight schedulers, and are unable to bear the significant financial burden after being found liable for past taxes that are often impossible to collect from clients." Source: NBAA Senior Manager of Tax & Finance Policy Scott O'Brien.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.20.16): Drop Zone

Any pre-determined area upon which parachutists or objects land after making an intentional parachute jump or drop.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.20.16)

GoFundMe ... Lost Skydiving Equipment Fund

Daniel Herndon established this crowdfunding page to raise money for skydiving equipment that was lost while participating in a demonstration jump.

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