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GAMA Looks Forward To Working With Secretary Elaine Chao On GA Issues

Reacts To Remarks The Secretary-Designate Made During Confirmation Hearing Wednesday

GAMA says it welcomes Secretary Elaine Chao’s statement at her confirmation hearing for U.S. Secretary of Transportation that she wants to address “unnecessary bottlenecks” in regulations governing manufacturing processes.

Boeing Notifies Employees Of Buyouts, Warns Of Layoffs

First Of Three Rounds Of Workforce Reductions Expected In 2017

An internal memo sent to Boeing employees Tuesday announced a new round of buyouts for engineers in all divisions of the company, and said that layoff notices for engineers are forthcoming later this year with two more rounds likely, according to reports.

Gulfstream G650ER Continues Record Streak

Aircraft Links North America And Asia At Remarkable Speeds

Two more speed records are pending for the Gulfstream G650ER.

Department Of Defense Announces Successful Micro-Drone Demonstration

Test Last October Involved 103 Perdix Drones Launched From F/A-18 Super Hornets

In one of the most significant tests of autonomous systems under development by the Department of Defense, the Strategic Capabilities Office, partnering with Naval Air Systems Command, successfully demonstrated one of the world’s largest micro-drone swarms at China Lake, CA. The test, conducted in October 2016, consisted of 103 Perdix drones launched from three F/A-18 Super Hornets.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From December 23 Accident In Vermont

One Person Fatally Injured When The Plane Went Down Shortly After Takeoff

The NTSB has released a preliminary report outlining the circumstances of an accident which occurred on December 23, 2016.

FAA Drops Lazir-B Flight Paths Over Maryland

Decision Based On Input From The Surrounding Communities

The FAA has issued a statement announcing that it is dropping the "Lazir-B" flight path put in place in 2015. The changes were made as part of the agency's implementation of NextGen procedures for aircraft departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just outside Washington, D.C.

Urban Drone Test Site Planned In Nevada

Will Be Developed Through A Grant Received By Nevada State College

An urban drone testing site is planned for Henderson, NV on property owned by Nevada State College thanks to a grant received by the school.

Mozambique Jetliner Did NOT Collide With A Drone

Damage To Radome Thought To Be Caused By Airflow Pressure

Damage to a Linhas Aereas de Mocambique (LAM) Boeing 737 on approach to Tete, the capital of Mozambique, that was first reported to be caused by an impact with a drone turned out to be a structural failure on the airplane.

Former U.S. Senator Removed From Long-Delayed JetBlue Flight

Sen. Alfonse D'Amato Encouraged Passengers To Protest Delay

Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato (R-NY) was removed from a JetBlue flight in Florida Monday after encouraging other passengers to protest an hours-long delay on the tarmac.

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AD NUMBER: 2016-26-06

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Aero-TV: Sirius XM + ForeFlight - Portable Weather Coming to Your Mobile Device!

ForeFlight Now Connects With SiriusXM to Provide Some Serious Weather Information…

This video is for our avionics and electronic geeks. While at the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) held in November 2016, ANN news editor, Tom Patton, checked in with ForeFlight to get the latest update on this popular app. Tom met up with Angela Anderson, who is the Director of Marketing for ForeFlight.

Piper PA-31T Wiring Issue Prompts NTSB Urgent Safety Recommendation

Based On Preliminary Findings From Medical Transport Flight Accident July 29, 2016

The National Transportation Safety Board issued an urgent safety recommendation to the FAA Monday concerning unsafe wiring on Piper PA-31T-series aircraft that may lead to arcing and cause fires.

NIMBY CA Congressman Blasts Huerta For Santa Monica Cease And Desist Order

Ted Lieu Says Agency Is A 'Shill For Corporations' -- While Shilling For Airport-Haters

U.S. Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-CA) has sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta urging him to withdraw a recent cease and desist order regarding Santa Monica Airport. FAA issued the order after the City of Santa Monica began taking steps to establish its own fixed-base operator service.

China Air Shuttle Orders 50 Piper Archers

Deliveries To Start In Mid-2017

China Air Shuttle, based in Beijing with branches in different provinces of China, will begin to take delivery in the middle of 2017. China Air Shuttle also intends to order and stock more trainers to meet the fast-growing flight training market in China.

Parrot To Idle About 35% Of Workforce In Drone Division

Nearly 300 People To Be Cut From Consumer And Commercial Drone Production

The fourth quarter financial report from Parrot, makers of the BeBop drone, was pretty grim. The company reported that at the end of the fourth quarter of 2016, Parrot is reporting revenues of around 85 million euros (approx. $90 million), coming in below its target of around 100 million euros (approx. $105.5 million) announced at the end of November.

AeroSports Update: Online AOPA Aeromedical Training

The AOPA Air Safety Institute’s Aeromedical Online Course Fills The Bill

Effective May 1 of this year, pilots exercising the privileges of student pilots (not applicable to sport pilot students), recreational pilots, and private pilots now have an alternative way to comply with FAA third class medical requirements. One of these alternative compliance requirements is for pilots wishing to participate in the new third class medical standards to take an online aeromedical training course every two years.

New Coalition Urges Washington State To Keep Aerospace Industry Strong

Chamber Of Commerce Initiative Focused On Tax Incentives

Elected, business, and community leaders from across Washington state have announced the formation of a new coalition, Aerospace Works for Washington (AWW), to keep the state a global leader in aerospace.

Airbus Achieves Targets Proving Ramp-Up Readiness In 2016

Plans Price Increase For 2017

Airbus’ commercial aircraft deliveries in 2016 were up for the 14th year in a row, reaching a new company record of 688 aircraft delivered to 82 customers. Deliveries were more than eight percent higher than the previous record of 635 set in 2015.

Airborne 01.11.17: FAA Medical Reform!, Boeing Delivers, Yuneec H520

Also: SpaceX WX Delay, Dynon+EAA, FLIR, Sukhoi Superjet 100, Lynx FBO, Duncan Aviation, AirMed International

Some have called it the "Holy Grail" to resuscitating General Aviation ... and after a long, long wait, it's finally here. The FAA has issued a final rule that allows general aviation pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements outlined in Congressional legislation. Until now, the FAA has required private, recreational, and student pilots, as well as flight instructors, to meet the requirements of and hold a third class medical certificate. T

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.12.17)

“The mission of the FAA is ‘to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.’ The FAA's mission is not to be a shill for corporations. Source: Letter from California Congressman Ted Lieu to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.12.17): Say Heading

Used by ATC to request an aircraft heading.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.12.17)

Ohio University Russ College Of Engineering And Technology Avionics Engineering Center

The Avionics Engineering Center The Ohio University Avionics Engineering Center, the only facility of its kind in the United States, specializes in the research, development, and evaluation of electronic navigational, communication, and surveillance systems.

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Reacts To Remarks The Secretary-Designate Made During Confirmation Hearing Wednesday

First Of Three Rounds Of Workforce Reductions Expected In 2017

Aircraft Links North America And Asia At Remarkable Speeds

Test Last October Involved 103 Perdix Drones Launched From F/A-18 Super Hornets

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One Person Fatally Injured When The Plane Went Down Shortly After Takeoff

Decision Based On Input From The Surrounding Communities

Will Be Developed Through A Grant Received By Nevada State College

Damage To Radome Thought To Be Caused By Airflow Pressure

Sen. Alfonse D'Amato Encouraged Passengers To Protest Delay

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ForeFlight Now Connects With SiriusXM to Provide Some Serious Weather Information…

Based On Preliminary Findings From Medical Transport Flight Accident July 29, 2016

Ted Lieu Says Agency Is A 'Shill For Corporations' -- While Shilling For Airport-Haters

Deliveries To Start In Mid-2017

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Nearly 300 People To Be Cut From Consumer And Commercial Drone Production

The AOPA Air Safety Institute’s Aeromedical Online Course Fills The Bill

Chamber Of Commerce Initiative Focused On Tax Incentives

Plans Price Increase For 2017

Also: SpaceX WX Delay, Dynon+EAA, FLIR, Sukhoi Superjet 100, Lynx FBO, Duncan Aviation, AirMed International

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