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November 22, 2017

Airborne 11.22.17: AOPA Plays Icon Apologist, Lancair Mako, Mooney Ovation Ultra

Also: Airbus A380 Deal, Acting PM Belize In A/C Accident, Hartzell Propeller, Crop Duster Shooting

 

ANN’s senior editorial staff was stunned to read a recent article by the AOPA Air Safety Institute’s Executive Director, Richard McSpadden, in which the ASI Boss not only seemed to offer a probable cause long before the NTSB report is due (and even before the NTSB Prelim was published) but seemed intent on appointing itself an apologist for all things icon. This piece lauded Icon and their errant CEO, Kirk Hawkins, despite the fact that the company has proven itself incompetent on a number of levels, has engaged in fraudulent statements and conduct, has acted wildly and recklessly through its promo and demo programs, is over a half decade behind

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Airborne 11.22.17: AOPA Plays Icon Apologist, Lancair Mako, Mooney Ovation Ultra

Also: Airbus A380 Deal, Acting PM Belize In A/C Accident, Hartzell Propeller, Crop Duster Shooting

ANN’s senior editorial staff was stunned to read a recent article by the AOPA Air Safety Institute’s Executive Director, Richard McSpadden, in which the ASI Boss not only seemed to offer a probable cause long before the NTSB report is due (and even before the NTSB Prelim was published) but seemed intent on appointing itself an apologist for all things Icon. This piece lauded Icon and their errant CEO, Kirk Hawkins, despite the fact that the company has proven itself incompetent on a number of l

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Garmin Celebrates A Milestone In Aviation

Delivers One-Millionth Certified Product

Garmin has delivered its one-millionth certified avionics product from its manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas. The milestone product was a GTX 3000 DO-260B compliant Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder, which enables ADS-B Out transmissions and features TCAS II/ACAS II compatibility for a wide range of business and transport category aircraft.

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USAF T-38 Talon Down In Texas

One Pilot Fatally Injured, One Hospitalized

A T-38 Talon training jet went down in Texas Monday, resulting in the fatal injury of one of the two pilots on board.

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Boeing, SCAT Airlines Finalize Order For Six 737 MAX 8s

Agreement Includes Purchase Rights For Five Additional Airplanes

Boeing and Kazakhstan-based SCAT Airlines announced an order for six 737 MAX 8s on the final day of the 2017 Dubai Airshow.  The agreement, valued at $674 million at current list prices, also includes purchase rights for five additional 737 MAX 8s.

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IndiGo Takes Delivery Of Its First ATR 72-600

The Indian Carrier Will Use Its New Fleet Of Atr -600s To Substantially Expand Its Regional Network

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600. The airline and ATR announced earlier this year an agreement for the acquisition of 50 ATR 72-600s. Today’s delivery represents a major step in the airline’s ambitious plan to further develop its fleet with the introduction of fuel-efficient and cost-effective ATR 72-600s, thus expanding its regional footprint and bringing air connectivity to smaller Indian airports and communities.

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Lancair Welcomes First Mako Owner To New Texas Builders Assistance Center

Facility Dedicated To Helping Customers Expedite Completion Of Their Aircraft

Lancair’s first production Mako customer was welcomed last week to the newly-launched Builder Assistance Center at the company’s Texas headquarters. Housed in a 10,000 square foot climate-controlled hangar, the Builder Assistance Center provides a dedicated work environment for Lancair kit owners to complete critical aircraft assemblies or the entire aircraft. Comprehensive in-house factory support, including customized jigs and fixtures, tools, supplies and expertise, allows aircraft buyers to shave months or even years off their aircraft build time.

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Mooney Selects TKS Ice Protection System For M20 Ultra Series

Will Allow Flight Into Known Icing Conditions

Mooney International has selected CAV Ice Protection to provide Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) certified TKS Ice Protection and support services for the single-piston Mooney M20 Ultra series aircraft.

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NASA's Mars 2020 Mission Performs 1st Supersonic Parachute Test

Next Test Planned For February, 2018

Landing on Mars is difficult and not always successful. Well-designed advance testing helps. An ambitious NASA Mars rover mission set to launch in 2020 will rely on a special parachute to slow the spacecraft down as it enters the Martian atmosphere at over 12,000 mph. Preparations for this mission have provided, for the first time, dramatic video of the parachute opening at supersonic speed.

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Drone Integration Pilot Program Gets High Interest, Additional Webinar Added

Next Session Planned For Monday, November 27

The new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program fosters innovation and advances the integration of UAS into our nation’s airspace to ensure U.S. global leadership in the emerging UAS industry. It’s taking collaboration to a new level.

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FAA Sued In Connection With 2015 Accident In North Carolina

Says Controllers Received Insufficient Training In Recognition And Handling Of Emergencies

The estate of Michael M. Apfelbaum and his wife, Christine have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the FAA in connection with an accident which occurred September 4, 2015 that fatally injured the couple.

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IBAC Welcomes The African Business Aviation Association

Membership Reaches 15 Organizations Covering The World

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) recently announced the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) as a new member of the Council. The 15 member associations from around the world represent a coordinated voice for business aviation and the international standards, policies, and best safety practices that are at the core of IBAC’s mission.

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Aero-TV: The Mission Of True Blue Power – Evangelizing The Best Of New Lithium Technologies

Technology Is Misunderstood, Company Executive Says…

 

Lithium batteries are a misunderstood technology that has suffered from a misperception of the devices. That is the assessment of Rick Slater, Director of True Blue Power at Mid Continent Instrument Company, who told Aero-News CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at NBAA-BACE that the company began in 2013 to educate people about the technology, and its benefits for aviation.

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Aero-TV: True Blue Power – Evangelizing The Best Of New Lithium Technologies

Technology Is Misunderstood, Company Executive Says…

Lithium batteries are a misunderstood technology that has suffered from a misperception of the devices. That is the assessment of Rick Slater, Director of True Blue Power at Mid Continent Instrument Company, who told Aero-News CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at NBAA-BACE that the company began in 2013 to educate people about the technology, and its benefits for aviation...

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EASA, FAA Certify A350-1000

Aircraft On Target To First Customer Delivery By Year End

Following an intensive flight test campaign performed in less than a year, the A350-1000 has received Type Certification from EASA and the FAA. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines.

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Boeing Building Team To Design '797' Airliner

Terry Beezhold Moved To The Project, According To The Company

A top Boeing engineer has been tapped for a leadership role in the design of what is expected to be the 797 airliner, according to the company.

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NTSB Finds Design Flaw In TBM 700 As Cause For Fatal Accident

Aircraft Went Down In The Caribbean With Two People On Board In September, 2014

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from a 2014 accident in the Caribbean which fatally injured New York real estate developers Larry and Jane Glazer.

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Bombardier Predicts Latin America's 60- To 150-Seat Aircraft Fleet Will Double

Releases Annual Outlook Through 2036

The Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Market Forecast 2017-2036 for Latin America predicts that overall traffic is expected to grow 5.1 per cent annually and intra-regional traffic to grow slightly more than the world average at 5.6 per cent annually over the next 20 years.

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Women to Attempt Skydiving World Record On Thanksgiving

Group Jump To Be Made Multiple Times Each Day From Thursday To Saturday

An international team of 40 women will attempt to set a world record for largest all-female skydiving formation while flying in an upright orientation. This is the first all-female world record event of its kind.

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Airbus A380 Deal With Emirates In Limbo

Airline Backed Out Of Signing Ceremony Shortly Before It Was To Occur

While Airbus executives were waiting in the wings to sign a $16 billion dollar deal with Emirates Airline for 36 A380 airliners at the Dubai Air Show last week, the carrier told the planemaker that the deal would not be signed that day.

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Hawaiian Airlines Announces CEO Retirement

Mark Dunkerley To Transition Leadership To Peter Ingram

Hawaiian Airlines has announced the planned retirement of Mark Dunkerley, president and chief executive officer, and the selection of Peter Ingram, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, to replace Dunkerley, effective March 1, 2018.

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Airborne 11.20.17: Airlander Accident, Good News For E-AB's, Avionics $Boost$

Also: CH-53K King Stallion, BizAv Tax Break?, Wingsuit BASE Jumper Lost, 2018 Top Hawk Program

The Hybrid Air Vehicles HAV 304/Airlander 10 has been involved in yet another accident... this time when the massive inflatable broke loose from its moorings. The 302 foot airship had flown another test flight, Friday, and was moored through Saturday when something occurred breaking loose the vehicle and causing extensive damage to the airframe. Two people were reported to have suffered minor injuries as the vehicle deflated automatically once its safety systems were engaged following its disconnection from th

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.22.17)

“Receiving the A350-1000 Type Certification from EASA and FAA less than one year after its first flight is an incredible achievement for Airbus and for all our partners who have been instrumental in building and testing this superb widebody aircraft.” Source: Fabrice Brégier, Airbus COO and President Commercial Aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.22.17): Neutral Static Stability

The initial tendency of an aircraft to remain in a new condition after its equilibrium has been disturbed.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.22.17)

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The Red Star Pilots Association is a Federal 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit registered in the state of Virginia. The association mission is to promote and preserve the safe operation, display and enjoyment of all aircraft, jet to prop, aerobatic, sport, warbird and utility, originating in the current and former communist block nations.

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