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More Details Emerge From Icon A5 Fatal Accident

Former Baseball Player Roy Halladay Had Just Taken Delivery Of The Aircraft

A few more details are emerging about an accident Tuesday involving an Icon A5 airplane which fatally injured former Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay in the Gulf of Mexico.

Airborne 11.08.17: Another Icon A5 Fatal, Blue Origin, Lancair Mako Offers BRS

Also: Saudi Prince in Helo Fatal, Baron G58 FlightSim, GAMA Welcomes, EchoStar 105/SES-11

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay died when his Icon A5 impacted the Gulf Of Mexico off the coast of Florida, Tuesday. One of the first known 'deliveries' to a real customer, the Icon A5 program was beset by problems during its decade long genesis and has logged two prior accidents, one of which killed two Icon employees earlier in the year. Halladay was alone in the aircraft, which was discovered inverted in the Gulf after a crash that occurred at about noon. Blue Origin still has every intention o

AT&T Deploys Flying COW In Puerto Rico

Helps Extend Cellular Service On The Island

This COW might not be able to jump over the Moon, but it is helping residents of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico make phone calls. COW is an acronym for Cell On Wings, It is a helicopter drone that is being used by the communications company to extend cellular service in areas where the infrastructure was severely damaged by hurricane Maria.

AMA Adds Commercial Drone Insurance To Member Benefits

Coverage Offered By Starr Indemnity & Liability Company

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is now offering its members insurance coverage for the commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, underwritten by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, a member of Starr Companies. This new affinity program will enable AMA members to purchase commercial drone insurance at some of the lowest rates in the industry. It represents a significant expansion of AMA’s existing member benefits portfolio.

Harris Corporation System To Launch Aboard NOAA Satellite

Will Measure Earth’s Atmosphere and Improve Weather Forecasting

The NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System-1 (JPSS-1) – scheduled to launch Nov. 10 – will feature an advanced Harris Corporation environmental measurement instrument to improve U.S. weather forecasting.

LMC Receives Contract To Develop Compact Airborne High Energy Laser

Contract Funds Development Of High Power Laser To Be Tested On Tactical Fighter Jet

The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at $26.3 million for the design, development and production of a high power fiber laser. AFRL plans to test the laser on a tactical fighter jet by 2021. The contract is part of AFRL's Self-protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) program, and is a major step forward in the maturation of protective airborne laser systems.

Boeing, Air China Celebrate Delivery Of China's First 737 MAX 8

National Flag Carrier Becomes First Chinese 737 MAX Operator

Boeing and Air China recently celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX 8. China's national flag carrier is the first airline in the country to receive the 737 MAX. Customers throughout China will take delivery of nearly 100 737 MAXs by the end of next year.

Avion Phantom 320 Full Flight Simulator Qualified By EASA

A320 Sim Approved For Level-D Training

The new Avion Phantom 320 flight simulator has been Qualified by EASA for level-D operations. The full flight Phantom 320 was developed by Avion Simulators, part of the Dutch Avion Group, specializing in advanced flight training solutions. The Avion Phantom 320 is considered as a next-generation flight training tool for Airlines and Flight Academies, combining extreme flexibility with efficiency and easy maintenance.

United Flight Returns To Beijing After Passenger Altercation With Crew

Plane With 212 Passengers On Board Was Headed To Washington, D.C.

A United Airlines flight from Beijing to Washington, D.C. turned around about two hours into its flight because a passenger started an altercation with a member of the flight crew.

Alaska Pilots May Soon Face Additional Fees And Taxes

Governor Bill Walker (I) Has Proposed Both

Airplanes are a vital mode of transportation in Alaska. According to the Alaska Ninety-Nines, there are six times as many pilots per capita, and 16 times as many airplanes per capita, when compared to the rest of the U.S. And Governor Bill Walker (I) wants to make it more expensive to fly there.

Alaska Airlines Signs $500 Million Support Agreement

Supports CFM56-7B / Next-Generation 737 fleet

Alaska Airlines and CFM International have signed a nine-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) maintenance agreement to support 128 CFM56-7B engines that power the airline’s s fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft. The agreement, which includes spare engines, is valued at nearly $500 million U.S. at list price.

Airplane Makes Emergency Landing On I-4 In Central Florida

Several Lanes Of The Busy Highway Were Closed For A Time

A small airplane made an emergency landing Friday on Interstate 4 in central Florida, a heavily-traveled corridor through the middle of the peninsula.

Daughter Flies As Co-Pilot On Dad's Retirement Flight

Kathryn Woodruffe Following In Her Father's Footsteps

When David Woodruffe made his last flight for British Airways Thursday, he had a person very special to him in the right seat of the airplane ... his daughter Kathryn, who is also a pilot for BA.

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Aero-TV: Canadian Pilots Speak Out - Privatization North of the Border

Canadian Pilots Open Up To Aero-News At AirVenture…

Canada has had a privatized Air Traffic Control System for some time. With the debate raging over privatization in the U.S., Aero-News stringer Maxine Scheer caught up with some Canadian GA pilots at AirVenture to ask them what it was like to fly under such a system. EAA Canadian Council member, Ian Brown, told Scheer that they don't notice that it is a privatized system at all. "We get a bill once a year, and my bill for my RV is $68 per year for all Air Traffic Control services," Brown said...

Airbus names C. Jeffrey Knittel New Chairman, CEO Of Airbus Americas

Appointment Is Effective January 12, 2018

Aerospace industry veteran C. Jeffrey Knittel, formerly both Chief Executive of C2 Aviation Capital and President of CIT Transportation Finance, will join Airbus early next year, taking the reins of the company’s business in the Americas. Mr. Knittel, who brings more than 25 years of global aerospace leadership experience to the position, will join the company at its Americas headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, on January 12, 2018, as Airbus Americas Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

European Aviation Stakeholders Commit To SESAR And The Digital Agenda

Results Of Consultation Will Be Published Next Year

European aviation leaders gathered today to show their support for the digital transformation of their industry, and SESAR as the vehicle through which to achieve this ambitious goal. Initial analysis suggests that with a digitalised infrastructure, the industry could directly unlock around EUR 10 billion per annum from 2035.

EASA Addresses Aviation’s Impact On Climate Change

Hopes To Incentivize The Incorporation Technology To Increase Fuel Efficiency

EASA has proposed that newly designed airplane types meet a CO2 standard from the January 1, 2020, and that airplane types already in-production meet a separate CO2 standard starting from the 1st of January 2023. The objective of this so-called ‘Opinion’ published on November 7 by EASA is to incentivise the incorporation of the latest fuel efficiency technology into airplane designs, and to address the predicted increase in CO2 emissions.

Lancair Mako Offers Optional BRS Whole Aircraft Parachute

Similar To C172/182 Retrofit System

The new Lancair Mako single engine piston powered four seat aircraft will offer the BRS Aerospace whole aircraft parachute system as an optional safety feature. The system is similar to that offered as a retrofit to Cessna 172/182 aircraft and as standard equipment on the popular Cirrus line of aircraft.

AeroShell Aerobatic Pilot, Gene McNeely, Retires

Final Performance Was At Stuart, FL Air Show Sunday

As the 2017 Stuart Air Show closed at Witham Field in Florida on November 5th, aviation enthusiasts bid a fond farewell to AeroShell Aerobatic Team member, Gene McNeely, who retired after 24 years of service with the team. Fans will likely remember McNeely for his years of flying the ‘slot’ position for the AeroShell Aerobatic Team. His favorite memories are flying the night shows that he humbly explains away as mere ‘smoke and mirrors.’ However, he actually fell in love with flying at a young age.

San Fernando Mayor Says ATC Should Be Privatized

Cites 2028 Olympics In Los Angeles As A Deadline

The Mayor of San Fernando, CA says that the Air Traffic Control system must be modernized by the time the 2028 Olympics are held in Los Angeles, and thinks that privatization is the best way to accomplish that goal.

NTSB Releases Prelim Report From Accident Involving Race Driver Ted Christopher

Witnesses Said They Heard No Airplane Sounds Prior To The Impact

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred September 16 that fatally injured race driver Ted Christopher as well as the pilot/owner of the aircraft, Charles Dundas.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.08.17)

“Jeff Knittel has the perfect skillset to lead the Airbus Americas team into the future, and I am very pleased that he has agreed to join the company – one he already knows well from the perspective of a long-time customer.” Source: Tom Enders, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. Jeff Knittel has been named Chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.08.17): Scan

The first fundamental skill of instrument flight, also known as “cross-check;” the continuous and logical observation of instruments for attitude and performance information.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.08.17)

FAA Facilities participating in LAANC Initial Prototype Evaluation: Fall 2017

A list of Facilities/airports which have the LAANC capability turned on. The capability will continue to be rolled out during the prototype evaluation.

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November 08, 2017

Former Baseball Player Roy Halladay Had Just Taken Delivery Of The Aircraft

Also: Saudi Prince in Helo Fatal, Baron G58 FlightSim, GAMA Welcomes, EchoStar 105/SES-11

Helps Extend Cellular Service On The Island

Coverage Offered By Starr Indemnity & Liability Company

Will Measure Earth’s Atmosphere and Improve Weather Forecasting

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Contract Funds Development Of High Power Laser To Be Tested On Tactical Fighter Jet

National Flag Carrier Becomes First Chinese 737 MAX Operator

A320 Sim Approved For Level-D Training

Plane With 212 Passengers On Board Was Headed To Washington, D.C.

Governor Bill Walker (I) Has Proposed Both

Supports CFM56-7B / Next-Generation 737 fleet

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Several Lanes Of The Busy Highway Were Closed For A Time

Kathryn Woodruffe Following In Her Father's Footsteps

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Canadian Pilots Open Up To Aero-News At AirVenture…

Appointment Is Effective January 12, 2018

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Results Of Consultation Will Be Published Next Year

Hopes To Incentivize The Incorporation Technology To Increase Fuel Efficiency

Similar To C172/182 Retrofit System

Final Performance Was At Stuart, FL Air Show Sunday

Cites 2028 Olympics In Los Angeles As A Deadline

Witnesses Said They Heard No Airplane Sounds Prior To The Impact

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FAA Facilities participating in LAANC Initial Prototype Evaluation: Fall 2017

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