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Airborne 12.04.15: SpaceX' Next Step, Tecnam MoGas Approval, MH17 Artifacts Sold

Also: Paragliding Pilot, ANN/Hoover/API Update, Online UAS Course, CommutAir, MQ-8C Fire Scout, Airport CEO Retiring, Master Instructors

ANN Airborne Link: /index.cfm?do=video.playVideo&videoid=0c25ffc3-7acd-4ab4-8784-30ca49cba8a2 YouTube Airborne Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEjLbDeqRQ4 SpaceX plans to retur

FAA Recommends Inspection Of Cessna 177s For Wing Cracks And Corrosion

SAIB Issued For Cessna 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG, And F177RG Airplanes.

During a recent inspection of a Cessna Model F177RG airplane, two cracks were found visually in the wing spar cap; one was 1.22 inches in length and the other was 1.10 inches in length. Using eddy current inspections, three more cracks were found nearby, all at fastener holes.

Regional Airlines Look For Lower Experience Threshold For Pilots

Says Safety Is Main Concern, But Pilot Pipeline Is 'Broken'

Operators of regional airlines have proposed an initiative that would lower the experience threshold for pilots while beefing up training and supervision once they are cleared for the cockpit.

Charlotte Douglas Airport Administrator Sues City

Claims Racial Discrimination After Being Passed Over For A Promotion

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Assistant Aviation Director Herbert Judon has sued the city of Charlotte, NC, claiming he is the victim of discrimination due to his race.

LISA Pathfinder Blazes A Trail En Route To L1

Successful Launch Thursday Boosted Instrument Into Orbit

LISA Pathfinder, a European Space Agency (ESA) science spacecraft, designed and built by Airbus Defense and Space, has been successfully placed into orbit from the Kourou European spaceport in French Guiana. The Vega launcher, operated by Arianespace, flawlessly lifted-off on 03 December at 04:04 GMT and released LISA Pathfinder, 105 minutes later.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Takes Delivery Of H125 AStar

First Aircraft Produced On Airbus Helicopters U.S. Assembly Line

The first H125 AStar helicopter produced on Airbus Helicopters' U.S. final assembly line has been delivered to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Report Notes Key Players In UAV Training And Simulation Market

Unmanned Aircraft Growing As A Tool For Business And Defense

A new study has identified the key players in the Global UAV Flight Training & Simulation Market through 2019.

Boeing, Canadian Aviation Industry Launch Biofuel Project

Aviation Industry, Research Institutions Collaborate To Make Jet Fuel From Forest Residues

A collaborative effort to turn leftover branches, sawdust and other forest-industry waste into sustainable aviation biofuel is being undertaken by Boeing, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and SkyNRG, with support from Canada's aviation industry and other stakeholders.

H225 Receives Russian Certification

First Foreign Heavy Helicopter To Receive Certification In Russia

Russian aviation certification authorities have given approval to Airbus Helicopters' H225. It is the first time in history that a foreign heavy class helicopter has been certified in Russia.

Idaho Counties Need To Cooperate To Save Airport

J.R. “Jack” Simplot Airport In Burly Faced With Loss Of Federal Funding

For more than 20 years, the city of Burley, ID has worked to find a new location for a municipal airport. But officials from both Cassia and Minidoka counties have thrown up roadblocks for every proposed location for a new facility.

Cunningham Lindsey Partners With VDOS Global For Drone Technology Services

Partnership To Apply UAV Drone Technology In The Underwriting, Claims And Forensic Investigation Process

UAVs will be used to assess losses for insurance purposes under an agreement reached between loss adjusting and risk management services company Cunningham Lindsey and unmanned inspection services firm VDOS Global (VDOS).

Hong Kong Government Flying Service Gets Specialized Challenger 605 Aircraft

Will Be Used Primarily In Search And Rescue Operations, As Well As Other Special Mission Applications

The first of two specialized Challenger 605 aircraft ordered by the Hong Kong Government Flying Service has been delivered, according to the planemaker.

FAA Updates SAIB For Corrosion Inspection On Some Piper Airplanes

Applies To All Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, And PA-44 Airplanes

Airplanes may develop corrosion during their lifetime. Some of the variables involved in the probability of corrosion development are potential increases with calendar time / age; potential increases with incompatible materials (e.g., aluminum and steel); potential increases in certain environments (e.g., high moisture or salt water); potential decreases with adequate protective coatings (e.g., zinc chromate primer), and; potential decreases with adequate inspection.

Boeing Completes Detailed Design For 787-10 Dreamliner

Engineers Reach Design Milestone Nearly Two Weeks Early, Aircraft On Track For Major Assembly In 2016

Boeing has completed detailed design for the 787-10 Dreamliner, achieving another major milestone in the development of the newest and longest member of the 787 family. Boeing engineers reached the key milestone nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.

Gulfstream Announces Employee, Contractor Layoffs

Over 1,000 To Be Idled By Company Nationwide

Gulfstream will be idling about 1,100 regular and contract employees across all of its domestic locations, according to the company.

Industry, Government Officials Update Lawmakers On UAS Issues

AUVSI Event Hosted By Two Members Of Congress

UAV Industry and government representatives briefed Capitol Hill staffers on Wednesday on the still-new efforts to create an unmanned air traffic network that in turn would bolster the growth of the UAS industry.

Thailand Looks To Return To The FAA's Good Graces

Orders Safety Improvements After Downgrade By The U.S. Agency

The government of Thailand has moved quickly to implement improvements in aviation safety after being downgraded to Category 2 by the FAA.

AeroSports Update: Airplanes Cost Too Much…Right?

Has There Ever Been A Time When Airplanes And The Whole Aviation Business Didn’t Cost Too Much?

Of course they cost too much; they always have and they always will. The Wright Brothers sold their first plane to the U.S. Army for $25,000 (plus a $5,000 performance bonus) at a time when a new house could be purchased for about $600. Only the government or a very rich person could afford a plane.

A4A Denounces CBP Offset In Highway Funding Bill

NATA Praises Pompeo Call For GAO Analysis Of The Tax

A congressional plan to increase aviation security taxes and use the proceeds to offset the cost of surface transportation projects has drawn a strong rebuke for Airlines for America (A4A), a major airline industry trade organization.

Klyde Morris 12.04.15

Denial Is Not Just A River In Egypt ...

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Airborne 12.03.15: CAP's 74th, Winston-Salem AirShow Grounded, XCOR Founders

Also: Seaplane Rescue, XPrize, FAA Safety Ratings, EC120B Emergency AD, Lynx Sim, Atlas V, Webb Space Telescope

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SAIB Issued For Cessna 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG, And F177RG Airplanes.

Says Safety Is Main Concern, But Pilot Pipeline Is 'Broken'

Claims Racial Discrimination After Being Passed Over For A Promotion

Successful Launch Thursday Boosted Instrument Into Orbit

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First Aircraft Produced On Airbus Helicopters U.S. Assembly Line

Unmanned Aircraft Growing As A Tool For Business And Defense

Aviation Industry, Research Institutions Collaborate To Make Jet Fuel From Forest Residues

First Foreign Heavy Helicopter To Receive Certification In Russia

J.R. “Jack” Simplot Airport In Burly Faced With Loss Of Federal Funding

Partnership To Apply UAV Drone Technology In The Underwriting, Claims And Forensic Investigation Process

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Will Be Used Primarily In Search And Rescue Operations, As Well As Other Special Mission Applications

Applies To All Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, And PA-44 Airplanes

Engineers Reach Design Milestone Nearly Two Weeks Early, Aircraft On Track For Major Assembly In 2016

Over 1,000 To Be Idled By Company Nationwide

AUVSI Event Hosted By Two Members Of Congress

Orders Safety Improvements After Downgrade By The U.S. Agency

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NATA Praises Pompeo Call For GAO Analysis Of The Tax

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