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November 06, 2015

GAMA Publishes 2015 Third Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data

Fixed-Wing Piston And Turboprop Shipments Down Sharply Compared To Last Year

GAMA has just released its third quarter shipment and billing data for the general aviation manufacturing industry, and there is some pretty dismal news for some sectors, particularly piston and turboprop airplanes, and turbine rotorcraft.

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Airborne 11.06.15: 'Illegal' Vulcan Roll?, Military Buys TOY Drones?, EAA/IMC Club

Also: Dynamic Airways, StandardAero,Huerta Does 'Barnstorming', Solutions For FBOs, F-16 Durability Testing, NBAA 2016 Regionals
 
A spokesman for the U.K.'s Civil Aviation Authority says the agency is investigating a possible illegal maneuver allegedly performed by the crew of the last known flying example of a Vulcan bomber. The BBC reports that the spokesman said that the maneuver, which was captured in video by an amateur photographer on October 4, "did not occur during an air display. Although not normally allowed under its current permissions to fly, a roll is a benign maneuver and the Vulcan's maintenance support organization has confirmed that the aircraft is safe to fly." A former vendor of for Prioria Robotics has filed a lawsuit agains

VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Program Milestones Reached

Three Elements Completed, Including Acceptance Of A Second Aircraft For The Program

Sikorsky has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program, and announced completion of the integration and performance testing of mission communications system (MCS) components, and Sikorsky’s acceptance of the second S-92A aircraft for the program.

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Southwest Airlines Pilots Reject Tentative Agreement

Collective Vote Of Union's 8,000 Members Decisively Turn Down New Contract

The membership of the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) has voted to reject a new contract with Southwest Airlines. After a 45-day education and voting period the membership voted 38.36 percent in favor and 61.64 percent against ratification of this federally-mediated agreement. In a strong turnout, over 95.1 percent of the union's members cast a ballot on this referendum.

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Jeppesen To Provide USAF With iPad-Based EFB Services

Air Mobility Command Will Use FliteDeck Pro To Streamline Critical Flight Information Access

The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command has entered into an agreement with Jeppesen for iPad-based electronic flight bag (EFB) services for approximately 1,160 Mobility Air Force aircraft, and more than 16,000 related Air Force iPad users.

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Device Billed As World's Only True Jetpack Soars Past The Statue Of Liberty

Australian Entrepreneur Develops True, Jet-Turbine-Powered Personal Flying Device

Science Fiction became science fact in New York this week when for the first time in history, an aviator flew by jetpack in a controlled and sustained flight around Statue of Liberty.

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Gone West: Skydiver And Author Dan Poynter

Literally Wrote The Book On Skydiving In 1978

Dan Poynter, the author of "Parachuting: The Skydiver's Handbook" and many other titles, passed away Monday following a recent diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia and renal failure. He was 77 years old.

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Diamond DA62 Seven Seat Twin To Be On Display At NBAA 2015

Planemaker Says Aircraft Bridges The Gap Between High-Performance Piston Singles And Entry-Level Turboprops

Diamond Aircraft will have the seven-Seat DA62 Twin At NBAA 2015 Nov 17th – 19th. The all new Diamond Aircraft DA62 fills a gap in the market that ranges from high performance single pistons to entry level turboprops, according to the company.

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EHang Launches Ghost 2.0 Drone With VR Goggles

Company Says Intuitive Piloting And Navigation Brings Drones To The Mainstream Consumer

EHang has released the newest version of its popular drone, The Ghost 2.0. The Ghost drone, which will be available for direct purchase via the EHang website, for pre-order on Amazon, and soon at Fry's and Hobbico stores, marks a significant step forward in making drone flight an accessible reality for everyday consumers, according to an EHang news release.

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Boeing, Korean Air Finalize Order For 30 737 MAXs, Two 777-300ERs

Deal Can Reach Up To 52 Airplanes If Options Are Exercised

Boeing and Korean Air have finalized the airline's order of 30 737 MAXs and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners valued at nearly $4 billion at current list prices. The airline also has options for additional 737 MAXs as part of the order, which was previously announced as a commitment during the Paris Air Show in June.

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Vulcan Bomber Allegedly Performed Illegal 'Barrel Roll'

Such Maneuvers Had Been Prohibited During Airshows Following Accident In Shoreham In August

A spokesman for the U.K.'s CAA says the agency is investigating a possible illegal maneuver allegedly performed by the crew of the last known flying example of a Vulcan bomber.

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Joint Venture For R-R Ultrafan Gearbox Begins Operation

Aerospace Transmission Technologies Formed By Rolls-Royce, Liebherr-Aerospace

Rolls-Royce and Liebherr-Aerospace have named their 50:50 joint venture to develop manufacturing capability and capacity for the power gearbox for Rolls-Royce’s new UltraFan engine design. The new company, to be known as Aerospace Transmission Technologies GmbH, officially started operations at the site of Liebherr-Aerospace in Friedrichshafen last month.

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Pilot In Fort Lauderdale Accident Dies From His Injuries

Two Passengers On Board His Airplane Credit Him With Saving Their Lives

The pilot of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo that went down in western Broward County, FL, October 26th has passed away from injuries sustained in the accident.

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Air New Zealand Purchases 15 Additional ATR 72-600s

Will Operate The Third-Largest ATR Fleet Worldwide

National flag carrier Air New Zealand and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR have signed a contract for the purchase of 15 additional ATR 72-600s. The deal is valued at some $375 million.

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Airborne 11.06.15: 'Illegal' Vulcan Roll?, Military TOY Drones?, EAA/IMC Club

Also: Dynamic Airways, StandardAero,Huerta Does 'Barnstorming', Solutions For FBOs, F-16 Durability Testing, NBAA 2016 Regionals

ANN Airborne Link: /index.cfm?do=video.playVideo&videoid=197a6f3d-398c-4eea-9429-dbe945a79368 YouTube Airborne Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7QkOmELTjQ

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FAA ARAC Focuses On Helicopter Safety

Number Of Fatal Accidents Remains Stubbornly High

The total number of U.S. helicopter accidents has steadily declined over the past 10 years, but the aviation community has not made sustainable progress in reducing the number of fatal accidents, according to the FAA.

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House Amendment Would Trigger GAO Study Of Jet Fuel Tax Diversion

Representative Mike Pompeo (R-KS) Authored The Amendment

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amendment to the highway bill offered by Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas. The Pompeo amendment requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study of diversions of non-commercial jet fuel tax revenues to the Highway Trust Fund.

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LoBiondo, Larsen Outline Priorities For Proposed FAA UAS Registry

Letter To FAA Administrator Huerta Specifies Four Priorities

House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) have sent a joint letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta outlining their top priorities in establishing a national registry for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

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Bolen Raises Concerns Over Privatized ATC Funded With User Fees

Participated On A Panel At Air Traffic Controllers Association Conference

In comments provided at a major Washington policy forum, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen amplified his concerns over recently discussed proposals for creating a privatized ATC system funded by user fees.

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AeroSports Update: The SkiGull Gets Wet

Before An Amphibious Airplane Can Fly It Must Float, And Rutan’s New SkiGull Recently Got Its First Dip In The Water

The SkiGull is a next-generation seaplane developed by Rutan and Regan Designs. The aircraft is designed to land on a variety of surfaces (water, snow, and unimproved land), allowing access to remote areas like never before. As could be expected, it is Burt Rutan at his best designing and building an airplane for his personal use.

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A4A Urges Congress To Deliver 'Transformational' ATC Reform

Calio: U.S. Air Traffic Control System Must Be The World's Most Modern And Efficient

Airlines for America (A4A) president and CEO Nicholas E. Calio urged Members of Congress to further build on our nation’s role as a global aviation leader by delivering the modern and efficient Air Traffic Control (ATC) system the industry needs and customers deserve.

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Klyde Morris 11.06.15

Don't Forget To Leave The Headsets Behind For That Full Old-School Experience, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 11.05.15: ISS Milestone, Sikorsky Transition, Huerta On UAV Safety

Also: American Airlines/DFW, SAFE Update, Clay Lacy Aviation, PhoneDrone, Airvan In China, M7 Aerospace SAIB, Twin Otter To Skydive Dubai

ANN Airborne Link: /index.cfm?do=video.playVideo&videoid=2c7b3978-9b75-4fa0-806d-88827fd119bd YouTube Airborne Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGYpJu4cMzg

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.06.15)

"The public airspace belongs to the public. It is the public's elected representatives who should continue to ensure that our airspace is managed in the best interest of all Americans.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.06.15): Cross (Fix) At Or Above (Altitude)

Used by ATC when an altitude restriction at a specified fix is required. It does not prohibit the aircraft from crossing the fix at a higher altitude than specified; however, the higher altitude may not be one that will violate a succeeding altitude restriction or altitude assignment.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.06.15)

The Aircraft Engine Historical Society

The Aircraft Engine Historical Society is a non-profit educational and historical society, open to the public, which fosters an appreciation of the people, art, and science associated with aircraft engine development, manufacture, and use.

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