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Angel MedFlight Secures Nevada Air Ambulance Transportation License

Brings Company Into Compliance With All State Regulations For Medical Transport

The state of Nevada has fully licensed Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance to transport patients in or out of the state (Official State Permit No. 16477).

NASA Scientists Find Evidence Of Water In Meteorite

Discovery Revives Debate Over Potential For Life On Mars

A team of scientists at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, has found evidence of past water movement throughout a Martian meteorite, reviving debate in the scientific community over life on Mars.

Boeing, Hainan Airlines Expand Pilot Training Agreement

Flight Training In Singapore And Shanghai To Support Expanding Boeing Fleet

Boeing and Hainan Airlines have announced a five-year pilot training agreement to support Hainan's recent introduction of the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet.

UAVs To Help Train Athletes, Prevent Sports Injuries

Aviation Services Company Uses Technologies Commonly Associated With Aircraft To Provide Complete Picture Of Athletic Performance

A company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to assist in the development of a UAV designed to help athletes and teams elevate their performance while helping to prevent sports injuries, including concussions, cardiac incidents, and heat-related illnesses.

Space Florida Names Sharon Spratt Senior Director, Government Relations

Will Be Organization's Lead Advocate To Florida Legislature, U.S. Congress

Space Florida is pleased to welcome Sharon Spratt, the organization’s new Senior Director of Government Relations. Spratt will report to the president of Space Florida from Tallahassee and will oversee coordination of all federal, state, and local government relations and legislative initiatives for the organization. She will serve as Space Florida’s lead advocate to the Florida Legislature and Congress, and will also serve as the primary organizational point of contact to the Florida Governor’s office.

Sikorsky, Turkey Sign Black Hawk Helicopter Licensing And Manufacturing Deals

As Many As 600 Aircraft Could Be Produced Under The Agreements

Sikorsky Aircraft has signed agreements with the Turkish government and key Turkish aerospace contractors that license Turkey's aerospace industry to manufacture 109 T-70 helicopters (Turkish variants of Sikorsky's S-70i International Black Hawk helicopter) for operation by the Turkish Government, and to assemble 109 S-70i helicopters for Sikorsky.

Wheels Up Expands Partnership With Jet Aviation Flight Services

Will Add Midsize, Super Midsize And Large Jet Options

Kenny Dichter, Founder and CEO of Wheels Up, says the company will expand its partnership with Jet Aviation Flight Services, enhancing the benefits for Wheels Up’s private club membership through the offering of additional jet aircraft access options. Jet Aviation will provide access to an open fleet of Midsize (Cessna Citation Excel, Hawker 800XP or similar), Super Midsize (Citation X, Gulfstream G200, or similar), and Large (Challenger 605, Gulfstream G450, or similar) aircraft.

Colorado Man Has Airplane, Cash Confiscated By Police

He Has Been Charged With Flying The Airplane With No License Or Registration

An Englewood, CO resident had a bad day on February 28. That was the day Michael Lewis was arrested, and had his airplane seized by local authorities in Cody, WY, along with about a quarter million dollars in cash.

Russian 'Bear' Being Auctioned On eBay

Demilitarized Soviet-Era TU-95MS Bomber Up For Bids, Or You Can 'Buy It Now'

A Soviet-era TU-95MS strategic bomber has popped up on the online auction site eBay, and while there have been no bids as of this writing, you can "Buy It Now" for $5 million. The minimum bid is $3 million.

Report: Global Aerial Imaging Market To Reach Nearly $2 Billion By 2019

Used For Natural Resource Management, Media, Construction And Development

According to a new market report "Aerial Imaging Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2013 - 2019," published by Transparency Market Research, the market for aerial imaging globally is forecast to reach nearly $1.2 billion by 2019.

Saab Introduces SR-3 Surface Movement Radar

Third-Generation System Designed For Airport Surface Surveillance

Saab has introduced the SR-3, its third generation, entirely solid state X-band Surface Movement Radar (SMR) for airport surface surveillance applications. The SR-3 features the antenna, transceiver and radar data processor in a complete package from the global leader in Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems (A-SMGCS).

FAA Proposes $55,125 Civil Penalty Against Utah-Based Whirlybird Helicopters

Says Company Did Not Comply With Mandatory Drug And Alcohol Testing

The FAA is proposing a $55,125 civil penalty against Whirlybird Helicopters, LLC of Ogden, Utah, for allegedly violating DOT’s drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Drone Pilot Beats FAA In Court

NTSB Denies FAA's Right to Penalize UAS PIlot

Remember Raphael "Trappy" Pirker? When last we wrote about this fellow, he was dealing with a recalcitrant FAA who had asserted that he had operated a drone illegally and was trying to stiff him for $10,000 smackers. Well... he's had his day in court and for a change, the NTSB didn't see it the FAA's way -- As a result, Mr. Pirker is a much less poor man than he thought he'd about now (minus legal fees, of course).

Airborne 03.07.14: BendixKing KLR 10, Wearable WingX, ANN's AEA14 Aero-TV Sked

Also: Trig TT31 Update, Barnstorming--GA Wimping Out, Gone West: MiG Designer Belyakov, Zenith's 10000 Plan!

When the FAA opened the door for easier angle of attack (AoA) indicator certification through use of ASTM standards, BendixKing took the first step through that door. BendixKing has received FAA approval to install the KLR 10 Lift Reserve Indicator in certified general aviation aircraft. Hilton Software has announced the introduction of WingX Pro7 for Pebble. WingX Pro7 for Pebble uses the watch’s Low-Energy Bluetooth connection to seamlessly integrate with WingX Pro7 running on an iPad or iPhone. For the fifth straight year, Aero-News Net

NATA Calls President's Budget Proposal A 'Job Killer'

EAA Says The Bill Is 'Bad Policy’

NATA and EAA have joined the chorus of industry advocacy groups opposing user fees for GA proposed in President Obama's FY2015 budget document.

NBAA Safety Committee Identifies Top Safety Focus Areas For 2014

Publishes List Of Top Priorities For The Second Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year, the NBAA's Safety Committee has published a list of recommended safety priorities for the business aviation industry. The list is intended to promote safety-focused discussion and advocacy among NBAA Members and the business aviation industry.

National Airlines Receives FAA Certification

Becomes The Newest United States Flag/Domestic Carrier

On February 28, 2014, the FAA approved National Airlines to become the United States' newest Flag/Domestic air carrier.

Bell Helicopter Charts Course For The Future At HELI-EXPO 2014

Picked Up Commitments For 196 New Helicopters During The Show

Bell Helicopter says it secured customer commitments to purchase 196 new Bell helicopters at last week’s Heli-Expo show in Anaheim, CA. The customer signings followed the company’s product unveiling in front of a packed booth full of enthusiastic onlookers. Bell Helicopter for the first time revealed its highly anticipated new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X as well as an updated full-size mockup of the Bell 525 Relentless in a search-and-rescue configuration.

Klyde Morris 03.07.14

Time To Crank Up The Coffee Pot And Break Out The Red Bull, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

F-15s, KC-135 To Augment NATO Mission In Baltics

Increase In 'Joint Training' Planned Through Poland

Following Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's announcement Wednesday during Senate testimony that the United States is augmenting its participation in NATO's air policing mission in the Baltics and will increase joint training through its aviation detachment in Poland, a defense official provided additional information.

NASA Awards Contract to Modify Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3

Florida Company Will Help Ready The Facility For SLS Assembly

NASA has selected Hensel Phelps Construction Co., of Orlando, FL, to modify High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the processing of the agency's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.07.14)

“These indicators provide precise information to the pilot, and could help many avoid needless accidents.” Source: FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, announcing approval of Angle of Attack indicators in GA airplanes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.07.14): Fly Heading (Degrees)

Informs the pilot of the heading he/she should fly. The pilot may have to turn to, or continue on, a specific compass direction in order to comply with the instructions.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.07.14)

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Brings Company Into Compliance With All State Regulations For Medical Transport

Discovery Revives Debate Over Potential For Life On Mars

Flight Training In Singapore And Shanghai To Support Expanding Boeing Fleet

Aviation Services Company Uses Technologies Commonly Associated With Aircraft To Provide Complete Picture Of Athletic Performance

Will Be Organization's Lead Advocate To Florida Legislature, U.S. Congress

As Many As 600 Aircraft Could Be Produced Under The Agreements

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Will Add Midsize, Super Midsize And Large Jet Options

He Has Been Charged With Flying The Airplane With No License Or Registration

Demilitarized Soviet-Era TU-95MS Bomber Up For Bids, Or You Can 'Buy It Now'

Used For Natural Resource Management, Media, Construction And Development

Third-Generation System Designed For Airport Surface Surveillance

Says Company Did Not Comply With Mandatory Drug And Alcohol Testing

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NTSB Denies FAA's Right to Penalize UAS PIlot

Also: Trig TT31 Update, Barnstorming--GA Wimping Out, Gone West: MiG Designer Belyakov, Zenith's 10000 Plan!

EAA Says The Bill Is 'Bad Policy’

Publishes List Of Top Priorities For The Second Consecutive Year

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Becomes The Newest United States Flag/Domestic Carrier

Picked Up Commitments For 196 New Helicopters During The Show

Time To Crank Up The Coffee Pot And Break Out The Red Bull, Klyde

Increase In 'Joint Training' Planned Through Poland

Florida Company Will Help Ready The Facility For SLS Assembly

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