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February 01, 2016

Airborne 02.01.16: 1st Flt-B737 MAX, IntelliAudio Debuts, NYC v Helo Jobs

Also: $paceport America, AVW: Cityjet, Cool City Avionics, SWA Pilots, FlightSafety, SecAF Testifies, Balloon Lawsuit

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 took to the skies for the first time last Friday. Boeing said the 737 MAX program achieved the milestone on schedule which begins a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery. With the latest technology LEAP-1B engines from CFM International and Boeing-designed Advanced Technology winglets, the first member of the efficient 737 MAX family completed a two-hour, 47-minute flight, taking off from Renton Field in Renton, Washi

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Airborne 02.01.16: 1st Flt-B737 MAX, IntelliAudio Debuts, NYC v Helo Jobs

Also: $paceport America, AVW: Cityjet, Cool City Avionics, SWA Pilots, FlightSafety, SecAF Testifies, Balloon Lawsuit
 
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 took to the skies for the first time last Friday. Boeing said the 737 MAX program achieved the milestone on schedule which begins a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery. With the latest technology LEAP-1B engines from CFM International and Boeing-designed Advanced Technology winglets, the first member of the efficient 737 MAX family completed a two-hour, 47-minute flight, taking off from Renton Field in Renton, Washington, and landing at Seattle's Boeing Field. There was a time in aviation when an audio selector panel simply selected which audio input you desired to hear. Now, that&r

Southwest Pilots Plan Informational Picket

Would Be The First Ever For Pilots For The Airline

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association says it plans informational picketing next week at two locations at Love Field Airport in Dallas.

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First UAV Inspection Of The Gulf Of Mexico Conducted

Survey Commissioned By An Oil And Gas Services And Drilling Company

The first-ever inspection by UAV of the Gulf of Mexico for a leading global oil and gas service and drilling company has been completed by Sky-Futures, and inspection services provider for the global oil and gas industry.

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ESA Selects Airbus Defense And Space For Two New Sentinel-2 satellites

Will Continue Mission Of The European Copernicus Program

The ESA has signed an contract with Airbus Defense and Space worth around 285 million euros (approx $309 million) to deliver two further optical satellites for the European Copernicus program.

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G5000 Retrofit Open House Planned At Banyan

Event Planned For Feb. 17 In Fort Lauderdale, FL

Banyan Air Service and Garmin are hosting a free one day event for Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP operators to discuss Garmin’s pending STCs and to experience the new G5000 kiosk on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 8 am – 5 pm.

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Report In Fatal Parachute Training Accident Involving A Navy SEAL Endorsed

Was Apparently Unconscious, Did Not Attempt To Open Chute

An investigation into an accident in which a Navy SEAL was fatally injured during a training parachute jump indicates that Petty Officer 1st Class William Blake Marston became unconscious shortly after exiting the airplane, but offers no explanation as to why he became unconscious.

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1st China Airlines A350XWB Takes Shape

Assembly Underway At Airbus' Final Assembly Line In Toulouse

Assembly of the main airframe sections of the first A350 XWB for China Airlines is advancing at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France.

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Navy Tweaking V-22 Procedures

Hopes Changes In Takeoffs And Landings Will Increase Cargo Loads

The U.S. Navy's Helicopter Test Squadron 21 recently completed nine days of tests aboard the USS Eisenhower with a goal of making minor changes to takeoff and landing procedures for the V-22 Osprey that will increase the aircraft's payload.

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NASA Recognizes Raytheon For Small Business Support

Agency Names Raytheon As Large Business Prime Contractor Of The Year At Johnson Space Center

NASA has selected Raytheon Company as the 2015 Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year at the Johnson Space Center. NASA honored the company for its high-tech execution of partnerships with small businesses in its contract supporting human spaceflight at JSC.

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Hartzell 'How It Works'

Constant Speed Propellers Explained By The Company

Ever wondered how a constant-speed propeller works? Here's an explanation of from the Hartzell blog about how constant-speed propellers power airplanes through the skies.

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Autonomous Ground Vehicles, Aircraft Demonstrate New Collaborative Capabilities

Carnegie Mellon University And Sikorsky Pioneer Ground-Air Cooperative Missions

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, using a UH-60MU Black Hawk helicopter enabled with Sikorsky’s MATRIX Technology and CMU’s Land Tamer autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), recently participated in a joint autonomy demonstration that proved the capability of new, ground-air cooperative missions.

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Boeing To Provide C-17 Training To NATO

Program To Begin At U.K. Center Later This Year

The Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) program will soon train C-17 aircrews at Boeing’s C-17 International Training Centre (ITC) in the United Kingdom under a new $8 million contract.

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Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Medical Helo Accident

Relatives Of The Paramedic On Board Seeks Restitution From Helicopter Owner

The family of a paramedic who was fatally injured in an accident last December while working aboard a helicopter belonging Skylife Air Ambulance has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company.

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Aero-TV: Five Pounds In A Two Pound Bag? - Belite’s VERY Capable Light Sport Instruments

Digitizing Your Cockpit Doesn’t Have To Break The Bank...
 
It’s common to think of digitized aircraft instruments as being part of a complex package of capabilities that carries a price tag to match the complexity. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way, and ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton will show us a way to digitize through small lightweight instruments that give you just what you want to know.

 

Aero-TV: 5 Pounds In A 2 Pound Bag? - Belite’s Capable Light Sport Instruments

Digitizing Your Cockpit Doesn’t Have To Break The Bank...

It’s common to think of digitized aircraft instruments as being part of a complex package of capabilities that carries a price tag to match the complexity. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way, and ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton will show us a way to digitize through small lightweight instruments that give you just what you want to know....

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AeroSports Update: AirVenture Aviation Gateway Park Expands

The EAA AirVenture Aviation Gateway Park Has Something Of Interest For Everyone

EAA tells us that the AirVenture Aviation Gateway Park, a popular destination at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 as it combined technology, innovation, education, and drones, will be bigger and better than ever this year with expanded programs and activities. The 2016 version will offer more ways to engage with aviation ranging from hands-on experiences to career exploration.

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IntelliAudio Debuts In PMA8000-Series Audio Panel

No Price Increase For The Upgraded Device

As an integral part of PS Engineering’s continuing efforts to improve cockpit audio management, the company is announcing the new PMA8000BTi audio selector panel, a version of the very popular PMA800BT that includes IntelliAudio spatial audio technology. Shipments of these units begins February 1st, 2016.

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Mechanic May Have Planted Bomb On Russian Airliner

Man's Cousin Reportedly Joined The Islamic State group in Syria

An EgyptAir mechanic whose cousin had joined the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria may have planted a bomb on board the Russian airliner that went down in October, resulting in the fatal injury of all 224 people on board.

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One Apache Pilot Plus 10,000 Flight Hours Equals A Lifetime of Service

CW5 Ken Jones' Time With Boeing Apaches Started With The A Model In 1986

Army Chief Warrant Officer Ken Jones has reached a milestone in his flying career to which many may aspire but no one else has reached. He's racked up 10,000 hours in Apache helicopters.

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Ethiopian Aviation Academy Graduates 143 Aviation Professionals

Includes Pilots, Technicians, Cabin Crew, And Marketing Agents

The Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy (EAAA), a full ICAO TRAINAIR Plus member and IATA authorized global training center, graduated 14 pilots, 53 Aviation Technicians, 38 Marketing Agents and 38 Cabin Crew at a ceremony held at Ethiopian Airlines Headquarters on Monday 25 January 2016.

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Airborne 01.29.16: MVP Aero To Maine, Skydiving Thrives, 10K HR Apache Pilot

Also: Tweaking V-22 Procedures, 'We Were Spacefarers Once...', CAP California, F-35A To UK, Airport Mulls FBO, Banner Drop, UAVs Inspect Gulf

When the MVP Aero multipurpose light sport airplane was introduced in its mockup stage at EAA AirVenture 2014, it was a showstopper. Designed for operation on land, water, and snow, it can also be used as a fishing boat or be converted into a camping tent. The project has been underway for a while and has now developed to the point where MVP Aero has selected a location to build its first prototype. The prototype will be constructed at the former N

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Klyde Morris (02.01.16)

Klyde 'Maxes' Out The Conversation...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Balloon Company Facing Lawsuit Following Hard Landing

Passenger Says She Was Thrown From Basket And Dragged Causing Injuries

A hot air balloon company is facing a lawsuit after a pilot made a "hard landing" in February of 2014 that the plaintiff, Melanie Rodriguez of El Paso, TX, said resulted in injuries, medicals bills and lost income.

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Cellist Claims Airline Forced Him To Leave Instrument Behind

Had Purchased A Seat For The Instrument On WestJet

Cellist Nathan Chan had an issue with WestJet over the holidays when he was told he could not use a ticket he had purchased for his instrument for that purpose.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.01.16): Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)

Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) The lowest MSL altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except as otherwise authorized for radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches. The altitude meets IFR obstacle clearance criteria. It may be lower than the published MEA along an airway or J-route segment. It may be utilized for radar vectoring only upon the controller’s determination that an adequate radar return is being received from the aircraft being controlled. Charts depicting minimum vectoring altitudes are normally available only to the controllers and not to pilots.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.01.16)

Aero Linx: The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association For over 45 years, PAMA has been dedicated to promoting professionalism and recognition of the Aviation Maintenance Technician through communication, education, representation, and support of continuous improvement in aviation safety. PAMA's dedication and commitment to the aviation industry begins with providing the tools and support for ensuring a strong aviation maintenance infrastructure. PAMA effectively brings together maintenance technicians, manufacturers, suppliers, educators, and students in successful pursuit of their goals in the aviation industry. By becoming a PAMA member, you show your commitment to professionalism & education in aviation and g

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.01.16)

“When we introduced IntelliAudio two years ago, we were amazed at the reaction from the pilots when they heard IntelliAudio for the first time... from air shows to flight PIREPS, pilots love it, so we decided to add it to our flagship audio panel.” Source: PS Engineering founder and CEO, Mark Scheuer, following the introduction of the new PMA8000BTi audio selector panel, a version of the very popular PMA800BT that includes IntelliAudio spatial audio technology.

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