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December 09, 2009

NORAD Flight Exercise Planned For Washington, D.C.

Monthly Exercise To Begin At Midnight Thursday

North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct exercise flights December 10th around the National Capital Region (Washington, D.C.). The flights will take place beginning around midnight and continue into the early morning hours.

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 12.09.09

United Airlines places orders with Boeing and Airbus.
Korean Air places an order for new 747s.
And Air Algérie buys four more ATR 72s.

ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 12.09.09

United Airlines places orders with Boeing and Airbus.
Korean Air places an order for new 747s.
And Air Algérie buys four more ATR 72s.

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ANN Special Feature: Matt Younkin, Beech 18 Aerobatics - 12.09.09

Airshow performer Matt Younkin describes the process by which he recreated and learned his late father's airshow routine, and describes the unique challenges in performing aerobatics in a Beech 18.

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Boeing Duplicating West Coast Work In South Carolina

Charleston Assembly Line Will Be Able To Work Independently

Boeing will contract with suppliers outside the Puget Sound area to produce all 787 parts, so that its second Dreamliner production line in Charleston, S.C. can operate independently, the company announced Monday.

Crop Duster Powered By GE H80 Engine

A joint venture between Boschung Global AG and Inter Sinex AG of Switzerland has signed as the launch customer for the Thrush 510 aerial applicator, a new, H80-powered, 510-gallon, 10,500-pounds gross weight crop duster. The venture has plans to operate the H80-powered Thrush 510 aircraft in Kazakhstan.

Two Additional Next-Generation 737-800's Ordered By Copa Airlines

Carrier Has Ordered 15 Airplanes This Year Alone

Copa Airlines said Monday it has placed an order for two Boeing 737-800 airplanes to be delivered in the second half of 2010. This new order brings to 15 airplanes the number of Boeing Next-Generation 737s that Copa Airlines has ordered this year.

Signers Support Rule Change Regarding How Votes Are Counted In Union Organizing Elections

A total of 178 Members of Congress signed a letter to the National Mediation Board Monday in support of a rule change regarding the way votes are counted in union organizing elections for aviation and railroad workers.

System Issues, Late-Arriving Aircraft, Weather All Factors In Delays

Flights operated by the nation's largest airlines arrived on time at a lower rate this past October than in either October of last year or in September 2009, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released Tuesday by the U.S. DOT.

First Of Their Type To Be Purchased For The French Navy

Two EC225s ordered by the French Armament Procurement Agency (DGA) will be the first to be operated by the French Navy, Eurocopter announced Monday. The helicopters, will be used to perform search and rescue (SAR) missions off the coast of Brittany.

Production Shifting From Edwards AFB to Palmdale, California

The first Block 40 configuration of the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) successfully completed its first flight on Nov. 16. Designated AF-18, the advanced capability aircraft flew for approximately two hours.

Only Suit To Reach Trial After 2006 Accident

A jury has awarded $7 million to survivors of Bryan Keith Woodward, who was a passenger aboard Comair Flight 5191. The flight attempted to depart a runway that was too short at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, KY, and ran off the end of the runway.

Elliott Aviation Receives STC For Universal's UNS-1Espw With WAAS/LPV

System Approved For Citation 650 III, VI and VII Series Aircraft

Elliott Aviation announced Tuesday that the Moline, IL-based business aviation services company has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from the FAA for the installation of dual Universal Avionics' UNS-1Espw Flight Management System in Citation 650 III/VI/VII series aircraft.

Exclusive Agreement For GE Aviation Engine Service

GE Aviation says it has selected Premier Turbines in Neosho, Missouri as its Designated Repair Center in North and South Americas for M601 and H80 turboprop engines.

CEO Mark Van Tine Discusses the Future of Electronic Chart Technology

At the National Business Aviation Association’s 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2009), exhibitors displayed the latest in aviation technology. Aero-TV took the opportunity to speak with President and CEO of Jeppesen, Mark Van Tine, about what’s on the horizon for the company and the future of paperless flight bags.

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Aero-TV: Team MS760 - Preparing for the 2010 Season

All-New Aerobatic Team Features the MS760 Paris Jet

Nearly 1,600 air show professionals are currently gathered at the International Council of Air Shows Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. To celebrate the 2009 ICAS Convention, Aero-TV is profiling some of the most extraordinary air show performers we’ve had the honor to meet over the last year.

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Aero-TV: Jeppesen Charts - Leading the Paperless Revolution

CEO Mark Van Tine Discusses the Future of Electronic Chart Technology

At the National Business Aviation Association’s 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2009), exhibitors displayed the latest in aviation technology. Aero-TV took the opportunity to speak with President and CEO of Jeppesen, Mark Van Tine, about what’s on the horizon for the company and the future of paperless flight bags.

ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 12.09.09 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 12.09.09 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature: Matt Younkin, Beech 18 Aerobatics - 12.09.09 (ANN Special Report, with Matt Younkin)

Aero-TV: Team MS760 - Preparing for the 2010 Season

All-New Aerobatics Team Features the MS760 Paris Jet

Nearly 1,600 air show professionals are currently gathered at the International Council of Air Shows Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. To celebrate the 2009 ICAS Convention, Aero-TV is profiling some of the most extraordinary air show performers we’ve had the honor to meet over the last year.

Bill Still To Be Considered In The U.S. Senate

It's another chapter in the seemingly never-ending saga of the FAA re-authoriztion bill. With a voice vote Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved HR 4217 to extend current Federal aviation programs and taxes through the end of March, 2010.

Pair Of Reports Due Next Year

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt announced the formation of an independent review panel Tuesday that will examine the November 19, 2009 outage of the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI). The group of experts will survey the FTI's architecture and recommend any immediate or future changes.

ALPA's United Master Executive Council reports that the pilots of United Airlines are cautiously optimistic about the airline's announcement of a widebody order that includes 25 Boeing 787s and 25 Airbus 350s.

Some Denver Positions Will Be Transferred, Other Jobs Created

Republic Airways Holdings announced Tuesday that it will add up to 300 full-time positions in Indianapolis next year. As a result of this job growth, the company will be eligible to receive up to approximately $4 million in economic incentives through the end of 2019.

Builder Following The "Two Weeks To Taxi" Program

Chinese national XueQiang Si is building a Sportsman 2+2 at Glasair's Two Weeks To Taxi program and, upon completion, will fly it to China. XueQiang Si reports that his Sportsman will be the first experimental category aircraft to fly in the People's Republic of China.

British Antarctic Survey To Be Registered With IS-BAO

It's A Different Kind Of Corporate Flying: Polar Scientific Research

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has achieved registration for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). Accreditation was given in recognition of its safe working practices and procedures when working in the Antarctic's extreme environment.

Third Time In 10 Years Jacksonville Controllers Actions Questioned

The daughters of a couple killed when their charter flight went down short of the Gainesville, Florida airport in November of last year have sued the FAA, saying Jacksonville air traffic controllers did not properly do their jobs in relation to the accident.

"Frankly, every month that goes by without a long-term FAA authorization is a lost opportunity to improve aviation safety, security, and to create and maintain jobs around the country." Source: U.S. Representative Jerry Costello (D-IL).

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