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Klyde Morris 07.04.16

Klyde Chooses The Quiet Airport Over The Maddening Crowd

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CH-53K King Stallion Achieves 27,000 Pound External Lift

Executed An 'Out Of Ground Effect' Test At 100 Feet AGL

The CH-53K King Stallion being developed by Lockheed Martin has successfully completed an external lift of a 27,000 pound payload at Sikorsky's Development Flight Test Center in West Palm Beach, FL.

CAF Atlanta Warbird Weekend To Host AVG Flying Tigers 75th Anniversary

Largest Gathering Of P-40 Warhawks Since The Type Was Retired

A squadron of World War II P-40 Warhawk fighter aircraft will descend on Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) Sept 24-25, 2016 to celebrate the third annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend. The event at the Chamblee, GA airport is a community effort led by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing, the Georgia Chapter of the world’s largest WWII flying collection.

MQ-8B Operational With New Radar Capability

Recently Deployed At Sea Using New Maritime Radar

The MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter recently deployed with the USS Coronado (LCS-4) to begin flight operations using its new maritime surveillance radar.

Enter The 2017 FAI Young Artist Contest And Show Off Your Vision Of Flying

Theme For 2017 Is 'Beyond The Clouds'

Does flying make you dream? Yes? Then pick up your pens, pencils or brushes and enter the 2017 FAI Young Artists Contest to reach for the clouds. The aim is to create a picture that illustrates this years’ theme “Beyond the Clouds”, and to show us your vision through your eyes!

Shots Fired At UAV From Boat In Oregon

UAV Operator Uploaded Video To YouTube, Accuses Boat People Of Running Illegal Operation

People living on a transient boat in the Willamette River in Portland, OR recently took exception to a person flying a UAV over their boat, and began taking potshots at the aircraft with a rifle.

Canada Lifts Visa Requirements For Mexican Travellers

Aviation Sector Applauds Government's Decision

The Canadian government on Tuesday announced that it was lifting its visa requirements for citizens of Mexico effective December 1, 2016. The decision to use the upcoming electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Mexican travelers will further expand economic ties between Canada and Mexico and supports the Government of Canada's priority to expand economic engagement in the Americas.

MAC Jets LLC (KPWM) Open For Business

Maine Air Group Adds FBO Services To Its Menu

MAC Air Group of Maine Aviation Corporation recently joined the Avfuel Network to open its new FBO facility — MAC Jets LLC — adding full FBO services to its 57 year resume in aviation.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.04.16)

"Lifting visa requirements for Mexicans in favour of the electronic travel authorization will mean more opportunity to expand business, trade and travel with an important partner." Source: Marc-André O'Rourke, Executive Director of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC).