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January 15, 2016

Two USMC Helicopters Down Off Coast Of Hawaii

Each Reportedly Had Six Personnel On Board, All Missing

Two U.S. Marine Corps helicopters have been involved in an accident off Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu.

Airborne 01.15.16: Student Pilot Cert Changes, Last S-3 Viking, NTSB Most Wanted

Also: Buffalo Airways, Barnstorming, FAA Admin At AEA16, Chinese Archers, A-29 Super Tucanos, Alaska CAP Accident, Boeing’s Conner/Doolittle Raiders Honors

The FAA has published an update to its student pilot application process in the federal register that includes a major change in how the certificates are issued. All pilots in training for any certificate level always start as student pilots. The student pilot certificate is required for students in training to fly solo when authorized to do so through instructor endorsements. Up until this proposed change, the paper student pil

Airborne 01.15.16: Student Pilot Cert Changes, Last S-3 Viking, NTSB Most Wanted List

Also: Buffalo Airways, Barnstorming, FAA Admin At AEA16, Chinese Archers, A-29 Super Tucanos, Alaska CAP Accident, Boeing’s Conner/Doolittle Raiders Honors

The FAA has published an update to its student pilot application process in the federal register that includes a major change in how the certificates are issued. All pilots in training for any certificate level always start as student pilots. The student pilot certificate is required for students in training to fly solo when authorized to do so through instructor endorsements. Up until this proposed change, the paper student pilot certificate has been issued automatically by medical examiners, or through a 15 minute process with an approved FAA representative. After more than 40 years of service, on Monday of this week

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NASA Advisory Panel Releases 2015 Safety Report

Examines Space Agency's Performance Over The Past Year

The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, has issued its 2015 annual report examining NASA's safety performance over the past year and highlighting accomplishments, issues and concerns to agency and government officials.

CALC Signs Second Purchase Agreements With Airbus

LOIs Also Inked With HNA Group’s Lucky Air And West Air For Leases Of Four Aircraft

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited has entered into the second Aircraft Purchase Agreements with Airbus S.A.S. for two more Airbus A320-200 CEO series aircraft, in addition to the agreement for acquiring two aircraft signed on 31 December 2015, in order to cater for the strong airline customers' demand of the Group's aircraft.

PhilJets Starts The Year With Airbus Helicopters H130 Order

Airbus Helicopters’ First Southeast Asia Order In 2016

PhilJets Group has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for one brand new H130 light helicopter, scheduled for delivery in June 2016.

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Gatwick Sets New Global Passenger Record For A Single Runway Airport

Officials Say Numbers Bolster Expansion Case

Gatwick is the solution to Britain’s aviation capacity saga. That was the assessment of Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate as the airport announced its 34th consecutive month of traffic growth.

Bombardier, TAG Aeronautics Sever Ties

Amicably End Sales Representative And Distribution Relationship In 21 Countries

As a result of a change in Bombardier's strategic approach to aircraft sales, Bombardier and TAG Aeronautics have amicably elected to end their contractual agreements. This concludes nearly 40 years in which TAG Aeronautics served as Bombardier's exclusive sales representative and distributor for new Challenger and Global series aircraft in 21 Middle Eastern and North African countries.

EASA Proposes Change To TAWS Rule

AEA Will Be Offering Comments, Discuss Changes At Cologne, Germany Meeting

The European Aviation Safety Agency has published a Notice of Proposed Amendment, developed to address a safety issue related to terrain awareness warning systems. The objective of this task is to mitigate the risks of accidents categorised as a controlled flight into terrain for turbine-powered airplanes having a maximum certified take-off mass below 5,700 kg or a maximum operational passenger seating configuration between six and nine.

NAV CANADA President & CEO Announces Executive Changes

Intended To Maintain Leadership In Safety And Service, Wilson Says

NAV CANADA president & CEO Neil Wilson has announced several changes in his executive team at the Company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ottawa.

Orbital ATK Receives $47 Million For Rocket Propulsion System Development

Company To Develop Prototype Solid Rocket Motor For U.S. Air Force Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program

The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center Launch Systems Directorate has awarded a contract valued at $47 million to Orbital ATK for the development of a solid rocket propulsion system prototype to support the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program for national security space missions.

Test Team Aims At New Machine Gun For Pave Hawk

Evaluating Ballistic Dispersion Of New Weapon

Arriving in the rain, an HH-60G Pave Hawk landed Jan. 5 at Edwards Air Force Base to begin testing the ballistic dispersion of a GAU-21 .50-caliber machine gun.

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US Airways Faces Lawsuit Over Runway Accident

Two Passengers Seek Damages In Connection With The Incident

Two passengers who were aboard a US Airways flight departing from Philadelphia, PA to Fort Lauderdale, FL on March 13, 2014 have filed a lawsuit against that airline and and American Airlines, which acquired US Airways last year.

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Pompeo Hosts Town Hall Meeting With General Aviation Leaders

Meeting Topics Included FAA Reform, ATC Overhaul

Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS) hosted a special town hall meeting Tuesday with general aviation leaders and Members of Congress to discuss industry priorities leading into the upcoming debate on reforming the FAA. Topics of discussion included certification and regulatory reform, NextGen implementation, and the implications of recent proposals to overhaul our nation’s air traffic control system.

NASA Awards International Space Station Cargo Transport Contracts

Sierra Nevada Corp Tapped To Fly CRS-2 Missions Along With SpaceX And Orbital ATK

NASA has awarded three cargo contracts to ensure the critical science, research and technology demonstrations that are informing the agency’s journey to Mars are delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) from 2019 through 2024. The agency unveiled its selection of Orbital ATK of Dulles, VA; Sierra Nevada Corporation of Sparks, NV; and SpaceX of Hawthorne, CA to continue building on the initial resupply partnerships with two American companies.

Pilot Performance, Data Collection Remains NBAA Safety Committee Focus

Association Says NTSB 'Most Wanted' Items Are In Line With Its Own Priorities

The NBAA says the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB’s) 2016 “Most Wanted” safety improvements, announced on Jan. 13, are in step with the safety focus areas of NBAA’s Safety Committee, and that alignment between government and industry efforts to address these issues best contributes to improved flight safety.

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Embraer Delivers 33 Commercial, 45 Executive Jets In Fourth Quarter 2015

Delivers 221 Total Aircraft During The Year

Embraer delivered 33 commercial and 45 business jets, 25 of which are light jets and 20 are large, during the fourth quarter of 2015 (4Q15).

AeroSports Update: CubCrafters Introduces Aircraft Parachutes

New Systems From BRS Aerospace Available For Company’s LSA, Kit, And Builder Assist Aircraft

Light aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters has announced a new emergency parachute systems for the company’s line of backcountry tailwheel airplanes. The system is developed in conjunction with BRS Aerospace.

Boeing, SPEEA Announce Tentative Agreement On New Contract Extension

Six-Year Offer Includes Above-Market Compensation, Expanded Workforce Stability Protections

A tentative agreement has been reached between Boeing and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) on a new six-year contract extension, following several weeks of discussions.

Klyde Morris 01.15.16

So What Exactly Is The NBAA Reserve On An Expense Account, Klyde?

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Airborne 01.14.16: AMA Expo 2016, Sport Aviation Expo NOTAM, First F-35A 'Adir'

Also: Spaceport America, Joining The API, Wipaire Scholarship, Robinson Maintenance Stand, Sea King Farewell, EASA TAWS Rule, 100,000th Dreamliner Flt

Earlier this week ANN’s CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, attended the Academy of Model Aeronautics Expo that was held in Ontario, California. To say that Jim was like a kid in a candy store is an understatement, but he also reports there is concern about the recreational model aircraft flyer being regulated by the FAA for the first time. Despite the fact that the more than 185,000 members of the AMA have for many years operated their model airc

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.15.16)

“Improvements to the FAA need to be made in order for general aviation to continue in excellence, but it is crucial that Congress take a commonsense approach to reforming the FAA in a way that strengthens our entire air transportation system." Source: Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.15.16): Remote Airport Information Service (RAIS)

A temporary service provided by facilities, which are not located on the landing airport, but have communication capability and automated weather reporting available to the pilot at the landing airport.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.15.16)

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An On-line Museum of the Helicopter War in Southeast Asia, this site is dedicated to the men who fought the war. It is a tribute to those who did not return. It's the hope of all involved that you will find and enjoy information on your unit as well as others.

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