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December 14, 2024

Commemorative Air Force Names New President

Long-Term CAF Member David Oliver Takes Over as President and CEO

After a nearly four-month search, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has selected its new President and CEO. The board chose from within, nominating long-term member and leader David Oliver for the role. Former CAF President and CEO Henry “Hank” Coates stepped down in August following a six-year term.

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Update: FAA Administrator to Step Down Before Trump Takes Office

Trump’s New Pick to Face Extreme Shortages and Outdated Systems

Current Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker recently announced that he will be stepping down before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. This decision comes at possibly the worst (or best) time to choose a replacement, as the industry fights through its technological turmoil.

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Pushes Flight Design into Bankruptcy

Manufacturer Moves into Insolvency After Over 40 Years of Business

Flight Design general aviation GmbH, known for its ultralight and light sport aircraft, has filed for bankruptcy. The company, based at Eisenach-Kindel airfield in Germany, made the announcement on December 4, 2024. The insolvency case is being managed by lawyer Marcello Di Stefano.

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Japanese Airlines Flight Delayed Due to Drunk Pilots

Two Pilots Tested Well Above Alcohol Limit Before Flight from Australia

A Japan Airlines (JAL) flight from Melbourne to Tokyo on December 1 was delayed due to two pilots allegedly being drunk. The following internal investigation, on December 3, confirmed that Captains A and B had violated the carrier’s alcohol regulations.

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Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Production

With 4,200 Orders, End Of Strike Is Key To Recovery

Boeing confirmed it has restarted the production of its 737 MAX aircraft, and with orders for 4,200 of its best-seller, hopes are rising that the company’s recovery is on solid ground. Although the ramp-up is facing supply chain issues, the company’s goal is to return to pre-strike production levels as soon and safely and efficiently as possible.

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James Viola Named GAMA President And CEO

Bunce Retiring In Spring 2025 After 20 Years

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has appointed James Viola to take over as its next President and CEO in the Spring of 2025, when Pete Bunce will retire after leading the association since 2005. Viola will begin his leadership in March 2025 while Bunce will remain as a special advisor and assist in the transition until his official retirement in April.

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EcoPulse Concludes Flight Test Program

Accumulates 100 Flight Hours Over 50 Flights

EcoPulse, a distributed hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator aircraft developed in a collaboration among Daher, Safran, and Airbus, has concluded its flight test campaign, yielding important insights to meet the goal of decarbonizing air transport by 2050. The joint project has also provided invaluable experience in the design, certification, production, and operation of hybrid-electric aircraft.

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Cascade Warbirds Opens 2025 Scholarship Program

Program Offers Ground Schooling, Flight Training, and Additional Grants

Cascade Warbirds, the largest chapter of EAA Warbirds of America, has opened applications for its 2025 Memorial Youth Scholarship Program. It includes private pilot ground school with introductory lessons and an additional grant for one recipient. Cascade Warbirds was founded on August 27, 1993.

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Airborne 12.06.24: NJ Drone TFR, Isaacman For NASA Admin, MORE Boeing Woes

Also: Gogo Owns Satcom Direct Now, Airbus Cuts Jobs, A319 Firefighters, CAP Balloon Challenge

The FAA has confirmed it issued two Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in New Jersey covering the U.S. Army’s Picatinny Arsenal in Dover and the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Somerset County. The restrictions were issued after requests from “federal security partners” and reports of questionable drone activity near the areas affected. The FBI is said to be investigating the reported sightings of mysterious drone activity over Central New Jersey. Entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and passionate spaceflight advocate Jared Isa

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Airborne 12.06.24: NJ Drone TFR, Isaacman For NASA Admin, MORE Boeing Woes

Also: Gogo Owns Satcom Direct Now, Airbus Cuts Jobs, A319 Firefighters, CAP Balloon Challenge

The FAA has confirmed it issued two Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in New Jersey covering the U.S. Army’s Picatinny Arsenal in Dover and the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Somerset County. The restrictions were issued after requests from “federal security partners” and reports of questionable drone activity near the areas affected. The FBI is said to be investigating the reported sightings of mysterious drone activity over Central New Jersey. Entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and passionate spaceflight advocate Jared Isaacman h

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Classic Aero-TV: The Bally Bomber - The All Time Ultimate Warbird Replica?

From 2018 (YouTube Edition): Aero-News Talks With The Airplane's Builder

One of the many unique airplanes at AirVenture 2018 was a 1/3-scale B-17 bomber built by Jack Bally (who has since passed away, but is fondly remembered by so very many), who talked about the 17-year project with Aero-News at the show that summer. Bally said that the idea was born over "too much beer one night with a bunch of buddies" as they talked about what kind of airplane they could build that would be the only one of its kind.

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NTSB Prelim: Cessna 182T

Purpose/Mission Of The Flight Was To Conduct Aerial Photography Of The Area For The Red Cross For Emergency Response Planning

On November 23, 2024, about 1115 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182T airplane, N434CP was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Drake, Colorado. The flight crew consisted of the pilot, a mission observer, and a photographer. The pilot and photographer sustained fatal injuries, and the mission observer sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 federal public use training flight. 

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.14.24)

Aero Linx: F-22 Raptor

The F-22 Raptor is combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.14.24): Terminal Arrival Area (TAA)

Terminal Arrival Area (TAA) The TAA is controlled airspace established in conjunction with the Standard or Modified T and I RNAV approach configurations. In the standard TAA, there are three areas: straight-in, left base, and right base. The arc boundaries of the three areas of the TAA are published portions of the approach and allow aircraft to transition from the en route structure direct to the nearest IAF. TAAs will also eliminate or reduce feeder routes, departure extensions, and procedure turns or course reversal.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.14.24)

“EcoPulse has enabled Daher to take a crucial step forward in developing a low-carbon aircraft. This project not only helped us design an operational system for a demonstration prototype but also tackle critical technological hurdles. Thanks to this rich and unprecedented collaboration, we have made significant progress toward hybridization.” Source: Pascal Laguerre, CTO of Daher, commenting as EcoPulse, a distributed hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator aircraft developed in a collaboration among Daher, Safran, and Airbus, concluded its flight test campaign, yielding important insights to meet the goal of decarbonizing air transport by 2050.

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