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Have you ever wondered what happens when a Crowdfunding type campaign is successful, but the product being funded goes down the tubes? Apparently, Kickstarter is wondering about this as well regarding one of the most-funded projects in the site's history. The Zano nano drone pulled in more than $3.5 million in pledges from over 12,000 backers, but the project has folded after shipping only 600 of the 15,000 tiny UAVs promised to backers. SpaceX may launch its first Falcon 9 rocket since suffering a launch failure in June of last year. The launch, currently planned for December 19, would carry 11 Orbcomm OG2 s
Inhofe Calls Passage A 'Big Victory' For GA Pilots
The full United States Senate passed the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 (PBOR2) on a unanimous vote Tuesday night. The bill, sponsored by Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) bill had 70 cosponsors from both sides of the aisle. “This is a big victory for general aviation pilots all across the country,” said Inhofe (pictured). “The Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 addresses many of the concerns these pilots have brought to my attention first hand at events like Airventure each year held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin since the first Pilot’s Bill of Rights was signed into law in 2012..."
An agreement has been reached between China Postal Airlines and Boeing for the purchase of 10 Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs), pending a program launch.
First A321neo Models To Enter Service In Virgin America’s Fleet In 2017
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed an agreement with Virgin America, Inc., to lease 10 new Airbus A321neo aircraft powered by CFM’s LEAP-1A engines to expand the carrier’s fleet.
Orders Have Dried Up Over Recent Years In Favor Of More Efficient Airplanes
The Boeing 747 is an icon. Instantly recognizable even from a distance. It is also one of the very few four-engine airliners flying today ... and its fate is uncertain.
Using new, high-resolution global satellite maps of air quality indicators, NASA scientists tracked air pollution trends over the last decade in various regions and 195 cities around the globe. The findings were presented Monday at the American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco and published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.
Embraer Executive Jets has delivered the first Phenom 100E in China. The aircraft will be operated by Wanfeng Aviation Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group.
Wide Range Of Topics Discussed, From Paris Climate Initiative To Projected Industry Growth
The Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Fang Liu, took advantage of a recent mission to India to congratulate its civil aviation authorities for the excellent results of its recent ICAO Universal Security Audit, while broaching a range of issues ranging from the ongoing COP21 in Paris to the significant growth now projected for Indian air transport.
Exercise Got Underway December 10 At Tyndall AFB In FL
Checkered Flag 16-1, a large-force exercise which gives a large number of legacy and fifth-generation aircraft the chance to practice combat training together, started at Tyndall AFB in Florida on Dec. 10.
Responding to reports that Boeing made a bid for Wesland, the British arm of helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland, Mauro Moretti, the CEO of Finmeccanica, said that it didn't happen.
A group of 31 U.K. students who had traveled to Cyprus with their parents for a holiday in late October got delayed by weather on their return flight to Gatwick Airport, causing them to miss school for a day.
Gulfstream Maintains An Enviable Leadership Role In The BizAv World
While at NBAA2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, checked in with Gulfstream to get updated about their G500 and G600 airplane programs. Tom talked with Steve Cass, the Vice President of Tactical Marketing and Communications for Gulfstream Aerospace.
Gulfstream Maintains An Enviable Leadership Role In The BizAv World
While at NBAA2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, checked in with Gulfstream to get updated about their G500 and G600 airplane programs. Tom talked with Steve Cass, the Vice President of Tactical Marketing and Communications for Gulfstream Aerospace. Cass said that the test programs are going very well and that both airplanes were able to make it in to NBAA2015. He said the flight test time is building and they have now flown at speeds up to Mach .99, which is about as close to the speed of sound as you can get without making the “big boom.
Documentary In Development On Famous Pilot's Fight With The Agency
E-I-C Note: Well... here it is -- the official public ramp-up and the start of the 'Let Bob Fly' campaign, in earnest. We've studied a number of necessary disciplines VERY carefully and now feel ready to start the many processes required to not only make this project a success, but a disruptive turning point for much of the industry. PLEASE make sure all your friends see this and pass it around as much as you can. We'll have MUCH more to add to that, as well as the start of our Staffing, Recruiting, and Funding campaigns within the next few days. Thanks! -- Jim Campbell, ANN/TANSTAAFL, Ltd.
For all the battles one WWII Hero and legendary aviato
Tuesday Was The Deadline Set By Congress For The Rule To Be In Effect
Two years ago, the U.S. Congress set a deadline for the FAA to issue a final rule for small airplane certification. December 15th, 2015 was the deadline imposed by the Congress ... and obviously no rule has been finalized.
Will Launch Galileo Navigation Satellites From French Guiana
Arianespace’s medium-lift Soyuz has moved to the launch pad in French Guiana – and is now ready for integration of its two Galileo satellite passengers at the workhorse vehicle’s dedicated Spaceport complex.
Congress Looking To Cap Dollar Amounts Allowed For Flight Training Under The GI Bill
HAI President Matt Zuccaro has issued a "Call to Action" to all U.S. members on an issue critical to the future of the industry: helicopter flight training for military veterans.
When The Sport Pilot License Became Available, The Recreational Pilot Certificate Became The Forgotten Pilot License
When it comes to recreational and sport flying we seem to be stuck in only thinking about the sport pilot and private pilot certificates. The sport pilot certificate has numerous limitations, of which the largest one is the limitation on the definition of a light sport aircraft. However, there’s another pilot license that could be the right answer; this is the recreational pilot certificate.
Milestone Reached In Development Of 5K18 Lynx Main Propulsion Rocket Engine
XCOR Director of Engineering and acting CTO Michael Valant announced recently that his team had reached an important milestone in the development of the reusable 5K18 Lynx main propulsion rocket engine.
Union Says The Grinch Is Negotiating With UAL FAs As Holiday Travel Begins
United Airline flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants - CWA (AFA), will picket at airports around the world December 17 calling on United to finish its merger with Continental Airlines.
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“It is very disappointing that they have not found ways to comply with the law of the land, despite repeated requests by, and assistance from, industry to do so." Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce, commenting on the passing of a Congressionally-mandated deadline for the FAA to approve a small airplane certification rule.
The organizational objectives outlined by the founders remain the same but the scope and reality of today's organization is probably far greater than originally envisioned.
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