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Airborne 09.02.16: Google Lunar XPRIZE, Gone West: Joe Sutter, Germanwings

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Another XPRIZE competitor will be headed for the moon. XPRIZE has officially verified Team Synergy Moon’s launch agreement as part of the $30M Google Lunar XPRIZE, which is a global competition for privately-funded teams to land an unmanned spacecraft on the surface of the moon. The Synergy Moon mission will use a NEPTUNE 8 rocket, built and launched by Interorbital Systems, to carry a lunar lander and at least one rover to the surface of the moon, launching from an o

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Copernicus Sentinel-1A Satellite Hit By Space Particle

Image From On-Board Camera Clearly Shows Damage

ESA engineers have discovered that a solar panel on the Copernicus Sentinel-1A satellite was hit by a millimetre-size particle in orbit on 23 August. Thanks to onboard cameras, ground controllers were able to identify the affected area. So far, there has been no effect on the satellite’s routine operations.

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Five instructors have renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of August. Master Instructors LLC said in a news release that all were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority.

Flies Like A Quadcopter And An Airplane

The latest offering from Parrot bears a striking resemblance to one of the favorite spacecraft from Star Wars ... the X-Wing fighter.

Entry-Level Aircraft Offers FPV

A new FPV UAV is expected to hit the market in October from Archos. According to the company website, the aircraft will fly up to 150 feet in altitude and reach speeds of 15 miles per hour.

San Mateo County Wins Small Claims Appeal Over Airplane Noise

But Judge Says Case Should Be Heard By A Different court

San Mateo County has won its appeal in Small Claims Court and will not have to pay a resident $1,000 in connection to noise from airplanes operating from San Carlos Airport (KSQL), but it's unlikely that will be the final word in the case.

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CAE announced at the 2016 Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium that it has signed a new pilot training agreement with Korea Airports Corporation (KAC), a decision welcomed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of the Republic of Korea. This 5-year contract complements the recently announced sale of the Cessna M2 full-flight simulator (FFS) mentioned in CAE's press release dated July 12, 2016.

Company Still Working On Final Hardware Refinements

The makers of the Lily flying camera have released a statement saying that shipments of the drone have been delayed again.

'Unruly' Passenger Attempted To Open An Exterior Door

An Alaska Airlines flight from New York City to Seattle was diverted to Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (KMSP) Monday when a passenger described as "unruly" attempted to open one of the exterior doors on the Boeing 737-800.

Adds To January Order For 30 A320 Family Airplanes

BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing company has placed a firm order for five more A321 aircraft in addition to an order announced in January for 30 A320 Family aircraft which included 15 A321s (eight A321neo and seven A321ceo).

Reserve Bid Was $299,000, But Listing Ended By Seller

If you've ever wanted to own a Boeing 747 airframe, or you're scavenging for parts for one, you may have missed one of the best opportunities to come along in some time.

Man Jumps Omaha Airport Fence, Rams Truck Into Southwest Jet

Pilot, FA Slightly Injured In The Incident

A man who was acting "bizarre" ... waving his arms and screaming that his life was in danger, managed to scale a security gate at Ohaha's Eppley Airfield airport last Thursday night, and eventually rammed a stolen pickup truck into the nose of a Southwest Airlines jet.

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Even More Type Certificated Aircraft Owners Can Now Make The Dynon Choice

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Aero-TV: Supplementing A Revolutionary STC – The EAA/Dynon STC Evolves Again

Even More Type Certificated Aircraft Owners Can Now Make The Dynon Choice...

The experimental aircraft folks have had an advantage for years by being able to use non FAA approved avionics in their aircraft. Dynon Avionics is well known for supplying this market, while the type certificated airplane owners had to sit on the sideline wishing they could install the Dynon in their aircraft. Now, EAA and Dynon are working together to get some of their avionics type certificated. While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, checked up on how that process is coming along. To do this, Jim met with Ian Jordan,

Becomes First U.S. Airline To Operate Commercial Service Between U.S. And Cuba In More Than 50 Years

JetBlue made history Wednesday when it touched down in Santa Clara, Cuba, becoming the first U.S. airline to operate a commercial flight between the two countries in more 50 years. JetBlue flight 387 from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) landed at Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) just before 11 a.m. local time.

FAA Says Accident Occurred Under 'Unknown Circumstances'

Five people have been fatally injured in a midair collision about 376 miles west of Anchorage, AK according to the FAA.

International Partners Plan For Aviation Growth

Certification Management Team Publishes Strategy For Policy Development, Implementation

The Certification Management Team (CMT), comprised of leaders from four civil aviation authorities, has published a strategy to develop and implement policies that streamline certification. The team includes the FAA, ANAC of Brazil, EASA, and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA).

Decision May Come After Parliament Returns To Work Next Week

The largest trade unions in the U.K. have sent a letter to incoming British Prime Minister Theresa May urging her to support the expansion of Heathrow airport when Parliament reconvenes next week.

Summer Encampment Introduces MARC RC Flight Academy Cadets To Flight

If there was ever a match made in heaven for youths who are interested in aviation, it’s the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) joining up with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet program.

Lockheed Martin Will Continue To Support The Venerable Spacecraft

NASA has awarded a contract extension to Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corporation (LMSSC) of Greenbelt, Maryland, to continue maintaining the health and safety of the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope observatory through the next phase of its science mission.

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While there’s a lot of buzz about the new FAR 107 regulations regarding non-recreational operation of small unmanned aerial systems, the Academy of Model Aeronautics is telling their members that this new regulation probably does not apply to them. While this new federal rule applies to many sUAS operators, the AMA says in a blog post that its members flying under the AMA safety program for recreational operations are not affected by FAR 107, which

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.02.16)

"For the first time in decades, families separated by only a short stretch of water can easily and affordably visit a loved one, attend an important occasion or visit a special place – and the role we play speaks directly to our mission of inspiring humanity.” Source: Robin Hayes, president and chief executive officer, JetBlue.

Used to describe a helicopter/VTOL aircraft movement conducted above the surface but normally not above 100 feet AGL.

The Order Of Daedalians

The Order of Daedalians honors, as its Founder Members, all WW I aviators who were commissioned as officers and rated as military pilots no later than the Armistice on 11 November 1918.

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Image From On-Board Camera Clearly Shows Damage

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Flies Like A Quadcopter And An Airplane

Entry-Level Aircraft Offers FPV

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But Judge Says Case Should Be Heard By A Different court

Will Provide Commercial Aviation Training Solutions

Company Still Working On Final Hardware Refinements

'Unruly' Passenger Attempted To Open An Exterior Door

Adds To January Order For 30 A320 Family Airplanes

Reserve Bid Was $299,000, But Listing Ended By Seller

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Pilot, FA Slightly Injured In The Incident

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Becomes First U.S. Airline To Operate Commercial Service Between U.S. And Cuba In More Than 50 Years

FAA Says Accident Occurred Under 'Unknown Circumstances'

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Certification Management Team Publishes Strategy For Policy Development, Implementation

Decision May Come After Parliament Returns To Work Next Week

Summer Encampment Introduces MARC RC Flight Academy Cadets To Flight

Lockheed Martin Will Continue To Support The Venerable Spacecraft

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