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August 07, 2024

Aviation Scholarship Surprises Aspiring Pilot

Allegiant Helps With Tuition to Embry-Riddle

Jill Prime’s aviation journey started when she was 8 years old while on an aviation field trip sponsored by a Boys & Girls Club near her home in Florida sparked her dream to become a pilot. She was determined to pursue her dream and got her student pilot certificate before she learned how to drive. Her dream received a big boost when Greg Anderson, President and incoming CEO of Allegiant Travel Company, announced the company had selected Jill to receive the airline’s Careers in Aviation Scholarship, a $34,000 award, to help pay for her bachelor’s degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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NTSB Begins Hearings on Alaska Airlines Door Plug Incident

Witness List and Agenda Released

The National Transportation Safety Board is set to begin hearings on August 6 and 7 regarding the January 2024 occurrence of the door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 shortly after departing Portland, Oregon. The hearings are open to the public and are part of the continuing investigation into the causes of the accident. They are fact-finding in nature and will become part of the public record. In the accident, the left mid exit door plug separated from the aircraft at an altitude of about 16,000 feet MSL during the flight’s climb to cruise, causing a rapid decompression. The flight crew immediately returned to Portland and landed safely with several minor injuries reported from among the

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NBAA-BACE Adding Small Operator Safety Sessions

Small Operator Symposium in Conjunction With BACE

The NBAA’s Small Operator Symposium is designed to provide small flight department managers with the knowledge and tools to navigate the challenges of managing aviation departments efficiently and safely. The symposium will be a half-day event in two sessions led by subject matter experts and featuring topics like implementing steps to create additional safety, effective leadership strategies, tailored for the challenges of running a small flight department. 

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Bell’s Tiltrotor Assault Aircraft Becomes Program of Record

Army Approves Milestone B Decision

Bell Textron announced the U.S. Army has approved the Milestone B decision for its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), signifying the start of the weapon system’s Program of Record (PoR). The Milestone B decision is an element of the Major Capability Acquisition process and results from years of the Bell team and the U.S. Army working together to develop requirements, reduce risk, and includes ensuring the integration and effectiveness of the aircraft’s design, sustainment, and system integrations critical to the Army’s special mission requirements.

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Whelen Aerospace Acquires AeroLEDS

Strategic Move Reportedly May Strengthen Both Brands in Aviation Market

Whelen Aerospace Technologies (WAT) announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the assets of AeroLEDs, LLC, in a move that expands its product portfolio. And, hopefully, WAT will improve on the consumer and PR conduct of the AeroLEDS operation, as well. WAT and AeroLEDs claim to both be committed to producing innovative advancements and provide high-quality lighting products that bring increased safety to aviation. The deal represents the union of two entities that are reportedly on the same page and dedicated to knowing and providing for the needs and values of the aviation community.

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Textron Joins AAM Roundtable

NBAA Welcomes OEM’s eAviation Unit

Aircraft manufacturer Textron, based in Wichita, Kansas, producer of such storied brands as Cessna, Beechcraft, and Bell Helicopter, jumped into the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ring with its 2022 acquisition of European electric aircraft maker Pipistrel. And to solidify its standing in the company of AAM players it has joined the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) AAM Roundtable. The AAM Roundtable was established in 2021 with a primary aim of maintaining the global leadership position of the U.S. in aviation and aerospace while mobilizing the full potential of AAM with regard to safety, economic, environmental, and national security benefits.

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Attracting Indigenous Students to Commercial Pilot Careers

Provincial and Federal Governments Fund Training

Dan Vandal, Federal Minister for PrairiesCan, and Athabasca MLA Jim Lemaigre announced a joint investment of $1,006,500 for the Ya’ thi Néné Land and Resource Office to begin providing commercial pilot training for Indigenous residents of Northern Saskatchewan. The announcement was made on behalf of Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan Immigration and Career Training Minister. The goal is to support Saskatchewan’s aviation industry by assisting candidates from northern communities to pursue successful careers in aviation and benefit air service in the region.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.07.24)

Aero Linx: NCAR Real-Time Wx Data

The Research Applications Laboratory (RAL) is a world leader in community-driven, end-to-end research. We continually expand the reach of actionable Earth system sciences, and apply our discoveries to solving problems that impact society. Achieving this requires the leadership, inspiration, and diversity of talent to work in a multidisciplinary way with collaborators and stakeholders, building strategic partnerships that flourish well into the future. 

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.07.24): Altitude Restriction

Altitude Restriction An altitude or altitudes, stated in the order flown, which are to be maintained until reaching a specific point or time. Altitude restrictions may be issued by ATC due to traffic, terrain, or other airspace considerations.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.07.24)

'The indictment alleges that McPherson acted with gross negligence because he knew that he was not competent to safely fly an aircraft as the pilot-in-command. Specifically, McPherson knew that: (1) he was not competent to safely operate the aircraft because he had two prior accidents and almost a third; (2) he failed his September 29, 2021, reexamination for his pilot’s certificate for a lack of demonstrated competence; (3) he voluntarily surrendered his pilot’s certificate on October 7, 2021, acknowledging his lack of competence; and (4) he allowed his Temporary Airman Certificate to expire on November 8, 2021, thus further acknowledging his inability to demonstrate to the FAA his competence to fly safely.' Source:

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