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NTSB: Pilot In Orlando, FL Accident Reported Autopilot Malfunction

Two Fatally Injured When Beech Bonanza Went Down In Central Florida Lake

In a preliminary report, the NTSB says that the pilot of a Beechcraft A36TC that went down in a lake in central Florida reported having problems with his autopilot before the plane went down.

Boeing, Air New Zealand Mark First Flight Approved For 330-Minute ETOPS

Industry-First ETOPS Authorization Allows Flights To Connect Travelers From Auckland To Buenos Aires

Boeing and Air New Zealand have marked the aviation industry’s first flight approved for 330-minute extended operations (ETOPS).

NORAD Celebrates 60 Years Tracking Santa

Holiday Tradition Continues For Young And Old Alike

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is celebrating the 60th anniversary of tracking Santa’s Yuletide journey.

First ERJ145 Aircraft Arrives At CommutAir

Will Be Used For FAA Certification And Training Before Entering Revenue Service

CommutAir's first jet aircraft arrived at its Albany maintenance base earlier this week. It will be used for FAA certification and training before being placed into service early next year.

New Law Establishes Ownership Rights For Space Minerals

IAA Study Provides 'How to Guide' On SMR; Outlines Economic, Societal Benefits

A new public law signed by President Obama sets the stage for continued expansion of the U.S. space program and transforms the mining of space mineral resources (SMR). The President signed into law last Wednesday the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act (CSLCA) that recognizes the right of U.S. citizens to own space resources they obtain as property and encourages the commercial exploration and recovery of resources from asteroids and other bodies in space.

NTSB Releases Prelim In CA Helicopter Accident In Carlsbad, CA

Found Pilot Made Several Landing Attempts Before Losing Control Of The Aircraft

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred on November 18, 2015, about 1624 Pacific standard time. An Airbus Helicopters AS350B3E, N711BE, departed controlled flight while landing on a moveable helipad at Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, California.

SpaceX May Attempt Land Recovery Of Falcon 9 Booster In December

Plans Return To Flight Later This Month

SpaceX plans to return to flight late this month after losing a Falcon 9 rocket in June due to a technical malfunction.

ERAU-Worldwide To Offer Free Online UAS Course For New Users

Course Schedule For January For All Those Holiday UAVs

Key concepts related to unmanned aerospace systems (UAS) / recreational drones will be covered during a free online course being offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide in January.

FAA Grants STC For Garmin GNS Or GTN Series In Sikorsky S76A/C Rotorcraft

Maxcraft Avionics Approved For Installation

The FAA has granted validation of Transport Canada STC SH04-41 (FAA STC SR03573NY) for the installation of Garmin GNS or GTN Series Navigators in the Sikorsky S76A/C series of rotorcraft by Maxcraft Avionics.

Dallas Attorney Of Iranian Descent Denied Boarding On Virgin America

Airline Has Apologized, Calling The Incident A 'Misunderstanding'

An Iranian-American attorney was denied boarding on a Virgin America flight in New York, but the airline says the incident was a "misunderstanding."

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EASA Approves Mogas For All Tecnam P2010 Airplanes

Allows Use Of Unleaded Fuel In Lycoming Engines

EASA has approved the use of Mogas (automotive fuel) for Tecnam's new P2010 airplanes. Tecnam says that from the initial design concepts for the P2010, it has planned to offer a Mogas fuel alternative.

Airline Execs Push For ATC Privatization

Say Removing Air Traffic Control From FAA Would Help Stabilize Its Funding

Air traffic control should be removed from the auspices of the FAA and taken over by a not-for-profit corporation in an effort to stabilize its funding, according to a group of airline executives.

FAA Grants Terrafugia sUAS Exemption For Sub-Scale TF-X Flight Testing

Sub-Scale Flight Testing Approved For The Hybrid, Semi-Autonomous VTOL Vehicle

The FAA has authorized Terrafugia to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the TF-X configuration for research and development (R&D) purposes.

Cargo Delivery Mission To ISS Set For Launch

Orbital ATK Introduces Enhanced Cygnus Spacecraft Named 'S.S. Deke Slayton II'

Final preparations are underway for the next launch of a Cygnus cargo spacecraft to ISS. The mission marks the first launch of a Cygnus spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket and will be Orbital ATK’s fourth operational mission (OA-4) to the ISS for NASA under the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract.

AeroSports Update: First Gold Medal At The FAI World Air Games

The FAI World Air Games, Conducted Under The Rules Of The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, Is The Premier International Multi-Discipline Air Sports Event

Donatas Pauzuolis, from Lithuania, took the first Gold medal of the FAI World Air Games earlier this week when he won the F3P Indoor Aerobatics Modelling at the Dubai Mall. The 31-year-old competitor wowed the judges with a series of almost flawless performances…winning every heat and establishing a clear lead from the start.

Compass Airlines Raises First Year Pilot Pay To $35.81 Per Flight Hour

Agreement Raises First Year, First Officer Pay To One Of The Highest In The Regional Airline Industry

Compass Airlines is pleased to announce that the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for its pilot group has been amended to increase first year, First Officer pay to $35.81 per flight hour. An additional highlight of the amended CBA is the provision of four paid hotel stays per month for commuting pilots.

Two Receive Master Instructor Designation In November

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Two instructors have received for the first time or renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of November. Master Instructors LLC said in a news release that both were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority.

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