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January 13, 2016

Airborne 01.13.16: 55 TBM 900s In '15, F-35 Ejection Issues, SpaceX Ocean Return

Also: EAA/AMA MOU, Homer Kolb Remembered, ESA Moon Mission, Conservationists v Helos, GAMA Scholarships, San Diego Fallout, Airshow Suit

Daher’s Airplane Business Unit delivered a total of 55 TBM 900s in 2015, which is a 10 percent increase compared to 2014, and the second best year since the first TBM single-engine turboprop aircraft was provided to a customer in 1991. The 2015 geographic distribution reflected global economic trends last year, as TBM 900 deliveries were led by 44 deliveries to the United States. Last year a weight restriction for pilots flying the F-35 lightning fighter was put i

Airborne 01.13.16: 55 TBM 900s In '15, F-35 Ejection Issues, SpaceX Ocean Recovery

Also: EAA/AMA MOU, Homer Kolb Remembered, ESA Moon Mission, Conservationists v Helos, GAMA Scholarships, San Diego Fallout, Airshow Suit

Daher’s Airplane Business Unit delivered a total of 55 TBM 900s in 2015, which is a 10 percent increase compared to 2014, and the second best year since the first TBM single-engine turboprop aircraft was provided to a customer in 1991. The 2015 geographic distribution reflected global economic trends last year, as TBM 900 deliveries were led by 44 deliveries to the United States. Last year a weight restriction for pilots flying the F-35 lightning fighter was put into place that was unusual. Rather than the concern of pilots being overweight, the problem was pilots might not weigh enough. The issue was pilots weigh

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Boeing, Air China Finalize Order For 6 777-300ERs

Order Bolsters Air China's Growing Widebody Fleet For International Expansion

Boeing and Air China have announced an order for six additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners. The order is valued at more than $2 billion at current list prices and bolsters Air China’s long-haul widebody fleet as it looks to expand its international network.

All Metal MS Unveils 'Safety First' Robinson Maintenance Stand

First Unit Delivered To 702 Helicopters In Las Vegas

All Metal MS, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of solution-driven, custom “Safety First” maintenance stands, hangar equipment, portable field equipment and specialty tooling, announced today the unveiling of its “Safety First” Robinson R22, R44, R66 Maintenance Stand (RW-SS-ROB66) which was delivered to 702 Helicopters located in Las Vegas.

Daher Delivered 55 TBM 900 Aircraft In 2015

Represents A Ten Percent Increase Over 2014

Daher’s Airplane Business Unit delivered a total of 55 TBM 900s in 2015 – a 10 percent increase compared to 2014, and the second best year since the first TBM single-engine very fast turboprop aircraft was provided to a customer in 1991.

Ariane 5 For January 27 Mission Delivered To Final Assembly Building

Launcher And Payload Preparations Continue For First Flight Of 2016

Ariane 5 launcher and payload preparations are in progress in French Guiana for Arianespace's first flight of 2016, which will orbit the initial EpicNG high-throughput satellite for global operator Intelsat.

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AAF Expands Cayuse Warrior Fleet For 2016

MD Helicopters To Deliver Twelve Additional MD 530F Scout Attack Helicopters To Afghan Air Force

The Afghan Air Force (AAF) has awarded a firm fixed price contract to MD Helicopters for the manufacture and delivery of twelve MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Scout Attack Helicopters with enhanced mission equipment.

NASA's CORAL Campaign Will Raise Reef Studies To A New Level

Will Use Aircraft To Help Determine Health Of Coral Reefs Worldwide

A new three-year NASA field expedition gets underway this year that will use advanced instruments on airplanes and in the water to survey more of the world’s coral reefs in far greater detail than has ever been assessed before. The COral Reef Airborne Laboratory (CORAL) will measure the condition of these threatened ecosystems and create a unique database of uniform scale and quality.

MedEvac Foundation International Accepts $45,000 Pledge From Air Evac EMS

Will Promote Research, Education And Outreach Support

Air Evac EMS, dba Air Evac Lifeteam, has pledged a donation of $45,000 over the next three years to the MedEvac Foundation International. Air Evac Lifeteam, based in O’Fallon, MO, is the nation’s largest independently owned and operated air medical service. The donation will be used by the MedEvac Foundation International for air and critical care ground research, education and outreach programs.

First F-35A 'Adir' For Israel Taking Shape In Fort Worth

Expected To Be Delivered To The Israeli Air Force Later This Year

Final assembly of the first F-35A "Adir" (meaning "mighty one" in Hebrew) manufactured for Israel got underway at Lockheed Martin's facility in Fort Worth, TX January 7.

Quest Aircraft Expands Global Presence

Aeroservicio Appointed Exclusive Kodiak Sales Representative

Quest Aircraft Company has named Aeroservicio as its authorized Kodiak sales representative for Chile, effective January 1, 2016. Based in Santiago, Chile, Aeroservicio has over 50 years of experience in the aviation industry.

Testing The James Webb Space Telescope With Radio Waves

Scientists Check For Viability In Electromagnetic Environment

The instruments that will fly aboard NASA's James Webb Space Telescope not only have to be tough enough to survive in the cold of space, but they also have to work properly in the electromagnetic environment on the spacecraft, so they're tested for both. Recently, they passed a test for the latter in a very unique room.

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Applications For NATA 2016 AMT Employer Award Program Now Available

Presentations To Be Made At June Event

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2016 Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Award Program are available now through February 26, 2016.

Gold Found Under Seat Of Air India Airliner

And Sunday's Find Was Not The First

If you don't win the Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, maybe you should check under your seat on your next airline flight, particularly if you're flying Air India.

Airbus Exceeds Targets In 2015

Sets Records For Deliveries In The Previous Year

Airbus has exceeded its targets for 2015, achieving a new record of 635 aircraft deliveries for 85 customers of which 10 are new. These deliveries comprise: 491 A320 Family aircraft; 103 A330s; 27 A380s; and 14 A350 XWBs. This production achievement means that Airbus’ aircraft deliveries in 2015 were up for the 13th year in a row, surpassing the previous year-end delivery record of 629 aircraft – set in 2014.

Boeing, ANA Celebrate Airline's 100,000th Dreamliner Flight

ANA Becomes The World's First Airline To Reach Milestone

Boeing and ANA celebrated the airline's 100,000th revenue flight with the 787 Dreamliner during a gate ceremony at Sea-Tac International Airport Monday. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the first airline in the world to reach 100,000 787 flights.

NTSB Prelim Indicates Piper Turbo Lance Broke Up In Flight

Family Of Five Fatally Injured In California Accident

A Piper PA-32RT Turbo Lance with five people on board apparently broke up in flight while the pilot was transitioning from VFR to IFR flight, though FAA records indicate he did not have an instrument rating for his private pilot certificate.

IATA Reports Healthy November Traffic Demand

Revenue Passenger Kilometers Rose Nearly 6 Percent Over Previous Year

The IATA announced global passenger traffic results for November showing continued strong traffic growth above the 10-year average rate of 5.6%. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.9% compared to the year-ago period. Although below the October rate of 7.1%, this largely was owing to the impact of factors that are expected to be short-lived, including the cessation of operations by Transaero, Russia’s second largest carrier, and labor strikes at Lufthansa.

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AeroSports Update: 2016 Wipaire Seaplane Scholarship Announced

Wipaire Announces Return Of Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship

Following a hugely successful introduction, Wipaire has announce the return of the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. The scholarship was established in 2015 in celebration of Wipaire’s 55th anniversary and Ben Wiplinger’s contributions to aviation. Applications will be accepted through May 31st, 2016.

Sea King Farewell Flypast Announced

Royal Navy SAR Flight, HMS Gannet, Are Set To Say 'So-Long Scotland'

The Royal Navy’s helicopter heroes, who are based at HMS Gannet in Prestwick, have been involved in thousands of Scottish rescues in the 44-years since the unit was first established.

Airbus Defense And Space, Provincial Aerospace Announce New SAR Service

AirPro SAR Services Will Integrate Support For C295W Fleet

Following the submission of their proposal for Canada's Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) replacement program; Airbus Defense and Space and Provincial Aerospace formally announced the establishment of AirPro SAR Services (AirPro).

Airborne 01.12.16: CAFE Scandal, Gone West: RAF's Genzlinger, Boeing Record

Also: Congressman Pompeo, Aero-Calendar, UAV Legal Woes, Frasca 172, BOC Aviation, USAF C-130 Upgrades, H145 Heli Sims

According to their website, The Board of the CAFE Foundation recently learned that its former president, Brien Seeley, has attempted to co-opt this CAFE program. They say Seeley has apparently formed a new nonprofit, and has now announced that he will be holding "EAS-2016". The CAFE Board has notified Seeley that he and his organization have no right to use the name, format, history or brand of this CAFE program. The Recreational Aviation Foundation, known as the RAF, is deeply saddened

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.13.16)

“This commercial and industrial performance unequivocally proves that global demand for our aircraft has remained resilient.” Source: Fabrice Brégier, Airbus president and CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.13.16): Radar Contact Lost

Used by ATC to inform a pilot that radar data used to determine the aircraft’s position is no longer being received, or is no longer reliable and radar service is no longer being provided.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.13.16)

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What is your airplane worth? Determining that value is the job of the members of The National Aircraft Appraisers Association.

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