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Yes! SpaceX launched and recovered the first stage of the upgraded Falcon booster, as planned, late Sunday night... putting SpaceX clearly in the aero-history books, and 11 ORBCOMM satelites into orbit, as well. To no one's surprise, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the FAA can shut down the "flight-sharing" website Flytenow.com. In 2013, the FAA determined that the process of posting a planned trip on a website constituted advertising and that subjected the private pilots to the same regulations that pilots for a commercial airline would have to meet, so they forced Flytenow to shu
Chinese Launch Customer Has Ordered A Total Of 40 Airplanes
The first two E195 jets has been delivered to Tianjin Airlines, the launch customer of this aircraft model in China. These two aircraft are part of the sales agreement Tianjin Airlines signed with Embraer in 2014 for 20 E195 and 20 E190 E2 jets, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Brazil.
Other Systems Include Primary Flight Control Computer, Multiscan Weather Radar And Head-Up Guidance
Rockwell Collins today announced that its Pro Line Fusion advanced avionics system has been type certified on the Bombardier CS100 commercial aircraft. First aircraft delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2016. Bombardier has booked orders and commitments for 603 C Series aircraft, which include firm orders for 243.
Allegedly Manipulated An X-Ray Machine To Allow Pot To Pass Undetected
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment unsealed last week, charging Kiana Scott Clark with conspiring to defraud the United States by obstructing, impeding, and interfering with the aviation security functions of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and conspiring to distribute controlled substances.
Goal Is To Advance Human And Robotic Exploration Of Space
NASA has awarded a multi-million dollar contract to develop on-orbit robotic satellite assembly technology to Space Systems Loral (SSL). The project is part of NASA's Tipping Point initiative to work with industry to advance the goals for robotic and human exploration of the solar system through the development of critical space technologies.
LATAM Airlines Group, made up of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB in Toulouse, France. In doing so, TAM will become the first airline in the Americas to operate the all-new airliner and the fourth worldwide.
Selected As Recipients Of The Dr. Mervin K. Strickler Aerospace Education Award
The National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) announced today that it has selected the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) as the recipients of the Dr. Mervin K. Strickler Aerospace Education Award, in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the field of aerospace education.
Airbus Helicopters Inc. has delivered a new H125 AStar to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Ft. Myers, FL. The new H125, when completed, will increase the Lee County AStar fleet from two to three helicopters.
A new Embraer Phenom 300 has been delivered to fractional aircraft provider Executive AirShare, the 30th Phenom to be added to the fleet. The delivery ceremony took place December 17 at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
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One of GenAv's Most Experienced CFIs Discusses The Latest News In Flight Training, Part 2
While at the Redbird Migration 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, met with Redbird’s Roger Sharp, the director of training for Redbird Flight Simulations. In this part 2 of a 2-part interview, Campbell looked at the flight instructor side of the picture. He asked Sharp about the challenges a new flight instructor faces, and what advice he could provide. The first part of Sharp’s advice related to the business end of being a flight instructor. He reminded all instructors that personal piloti
Had Protested The Award Of The LRS-B Contract To Northrop Grumman
Boeing has filed a 133-page brief in response to the Air Force’s filing in the company’s protest of the Air Force’s selection of the Nation's next-generation Long Range Strike Bomber.
Members Vote Overwhelmingly In Favor Of New Contract
The NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP) is pleased to announce its members have voted to ratify the 2015 Tentative Agreement reached in mid October with NetJets Aviation, Inc. According to the certified election results, 96 percent of the pilot group participated in the referendum with 75.43 percent casting a vote in favor of ratification.
Second Such Contract Awarded To Boeing In Seven Months
NASA has awarded a second mission to Boeing to transport crew to the International Space Station (ISS) with flights beginning in 2017. In May, the agency awarded Boeing its first commercial human spaceflight mission.
Forming A Flying Club, Or Joining A Flying Club, Could Be An Affordable Way To Enjoy Recreational Aviation
In many parts of the world flying clubs are about the only way recreational flyers can enjoy aviation as a sport. But, for some reason, the formation of flying clubs has been a slow-motion affair in the U.S. AOPA is helping with the concept of flying clubs by providing encouragement and guidance for those who are interested.
Military Plane Went Down During Performance In Central Java
An Indonesian military T-50 Golden Eagle fighter airplane went down Saturday during an airshow at Adisucipto Air Force Base in Yogyakarta, Java Indonesia. Both crewmembers on board the airplane were reportedly fatally injured.
State And Local Governments Reminded That Agency Has Sole Authority To Implement And Enforce Regulations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the FAA’s reassertion that the agency has sole authority to implement and enforce regulations for all navigable airspace in the National Airspace System (NAS).
“We welcome this document, and strongly agree with its conclusion that the FAA is the only federal agency with the authority to regulate airspace in the NAS.” Source: Bob Lamond, NBAA director, air traffic services & infrastructure.
A preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) departure procedure printed for pilot use in textual or graphic form to provide obstruction clearance via the least onerous route from the terminal area to the appropriate en route structure.
Which UAVs will have to be registered and which will not? Well, not every UAV or quadcopter is listed here, but it will give you a good idea whether you'll be required to register your aircraft.
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