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Kansas Aviation Director Leaving For The FAA

Tiffany Brown Had Been Named To The Post In July Of Last Year

Last July, Tiffany Brown was the first woman to be named Aviation Director in the State of Kansas. Last week, she announced she would be leaving that position to take one with the FAA in Denver, CO.

British Airways Hangs Out 'Help Wanted' Sign For Pilots

Also Seeks Additional Cabin Crew As New Routes Are Planned

British Airways is to recruit a record number of pilots and cabin crew in 2016, which will increase its flying crew to more than 20,000 for the first time in its near 100 year history. The record crew numbers will help fly the airline’s growing aircraft fleet – with 13 brand new 787-9s and A380s arriving in 2016 alone – serving 13 new short and long-haul routes starting this year.

AeroVironment COO Wahid Nawabi Named President

Appointment To Additional Role Effective Immediately

AeroVironment has named Wahid Nawabi as president of the company in addition to his role as chief operating officer, effective immediately. Tim Conver will continue as chairman and chief executive officer of AeroVironment.

Bell Helicopter, Air Methods Celebrate Bell 407GXP Delivery

First Bell 407GXP Of Many To Be Delivered Over The Next Ten Years

Bell Helicopter has delivered a Bell 407GXP configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services to Air Methods. As revealed in March 2015, this is the first of many Bell 407GXPs expected over the next ten years. Bell Helicopter and Air Methods commemorated the delivery at a special ceremony at Air Methods headquarters in Englewood, Colorado.

Orbital ATK Successfully Tests Hypersonic Engine Combustor

3D-Printed Unit Demonstrates One Of Longest Duration Propulsion Wind Tunnel Tests On Record

Orbital ATK has successfully tested a 3D-printed hypersonic engine combustor at NASA Langley Research Center. The combustor, produced through an additive manufacturing process known as powder bed fusion (PBF), was subjected to a variety of high-temperature hypersonic flight conditions over the course of 20 days, including one of the longest duration propulsion wind tunnel tests ever recorded for a unit of this kind. Analysis confirms the unit met or exceeded all of the test requirements.

Envoy Air Flight Attendants To Vote On Mid-Term Improvements

Would Cover 1,200 Envoy Flight Attendants

Envoy flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have announced a tentative agreement on negotiated mid-term improvements with Envoy Air management. The deal would cover over 1,200 Envoy flight attendants.

DynCorp International Will Continue To Press Claims Against AAR

Court Approved AAR's Motion To Dismiss, But Federal Investigation Into Company's Conduct Continues

On January 14, 2016, a federal court granted AAR Airlift Group, Inc.’s (“AAR”) Motion to Dismiss DynCorp International LLC’s (“DI”) complaint, and granted DI leave to file an amended complaint. DI is disappointed that the Court did not allow discovery or conduct a hearing prior to ruling on the motion. DI disagrees with the Court's decision and is considering all legal options.

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Wins Accolades

Named Hawaii's '#1 Historical Spot Worth Traveling For' By TripAdvisor's FlipKey

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor has been named Hawaii's "#1 Historical Spot Worth Traveling For" by FlipKey, TripAdvisor's leading vacation rental service.

Lithuanian Armed Forces AS365 N3+ Begins SAR Service

Aircraft Ordered Two Years Ago Became Operational January 11

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense and the Lithuanian Armed Forces have marked the entry into service of their next generation of helicopters for countrywide search and rescue missions with around-the-clock availability.

Spaceport America,Ted Turner Expeditions Form Partnership

An Exclusive, Behind-The-Scenes, Immersive Tour Of The Iconic Commercial Spaceport In New Mexico

Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport and Ted Turner Expeditions, provider of individually crafted eco-conscious journeys to Ted Turner-owned properties, have partnered to offer the new Spaceport America Immersion Excursion.

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Aero-TV: Silent Falcon UAS – A Solar-Electric Unmanned Aircraft

AUVSI Has Become A Nexus For Amazing Unmanned Technologies!

While at the Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, stops to talk with a company that is displaying an aircraft hanging from the ceiling. It’s called the Silent Falcon. John Brown is the CEO of Silent Falcon UAS Technologies, and he explained that this vehicle combines solar and battery power. Brown says it would be classified as a small UAV that weighs about 30 pounds and has a wingspan of around 13 feet. Brown explains that the concept is to develop an aircraft that has extraordinarily long endurance

Boeing: Don't Count 737 MAX Out Against A320neo

Wojick Says Fight For Market Share Has Just Begun

When you compare the order books, Airbus's A320neo has a fairly substantial lead over Boeing's 737 MAX in the newest horse race in the single aisle market. To date, Airbus has orders for 1,342 more A320neos than Boeing has for its re-engined 737.

ForeFlight Acquires JetFuelX

Adds Jet Fuel Contract Price Management To Portfolio

ForeFlight has acquired JetFuelX, a free web-based fuel card management service that makes it easy for owners and operators of turbine aircraft to save money by quickly finding the lowest prices available from their multiple jet fuel discount program memberships.

United Releases Statement From President And CEO Oscar Munoz

Thanks Employees, Others For Good Wishes During Medical Leave

United Airlines has released a statement from president and CEO Oscar Munoz concerning his recent heart transplant and subsequent recovery.

Bombardier C Series Deal With UAL Is No Sure Thing

Airline Is Reportedly Considering Its Options For Fleet Growth

United Airlines is looking to buy 30 single-aisle airplanes this year in a deal said to be worth about $2 billion to the planemaker who wins the business ... and right now, it looks like Boeing has the inside track.

AeroSports Update: What Is An LSA, And What Are My Choices?

You’ll See Lots Of Light Sport Aircraft At The Light Sport Expo In Sebring, FL, But Let’s Review What The Term Light Sport Aircraft Means

Anyone that holds a sport pilot certificate, or anyone that is exercising sport pilot privileges, is limited to flying a light sport aircraft. If a pilot is not limited to sport pilot privileges, an LSA may be a perfect choice for an aircraft, but it’s not a required choice. LSA is a definition of an aircraft; it is not a specific certification type.

Leading International Business Entity Invests in Quest Aircraft

Investment Will Provide Additional Global Access To New Markets

Quest Aircraft Company is pleased to announce that its parent company, Setouchi Holdings, Inc., has signed an agreement with Mitsui & Co., LTD to acquire an equity stake in Quest. The agreement was finalized in Japan on January 13.

ATSB Refutes MH370 Article In Australian Newspaper

Says 'The Case For Pilot Hijack' Contains 'Significant Inaccuracies And Misunderstandings'

The Australian Transportation Safety Board has posted a response to an article that appeared last weekend in an Australian newspaper about the ongoing search for the missing B777 airliner that was operating as MH370.

Airborne 01.18.16: SpaceX Orbits Again, New ISS Contracts, CubCrafters Chute

Also: Last F117, NBAA Safety Committee, Radial Engine RV-8R, Pompeo Mtg, Uber Suit, US Airways, Embraer, Bombardier

We all watched the live feed anxiously on Sunday as SpaceX launched its Falcon-9 booster from Vandenberg Air Force Base to place the Jason-3 satellite into orbit. The successful launch of the satellite was the primary purpose of the mission, and the mission was accomplished. NASA has awarded three cargo contracts for the delivery of supplies to the International Space Station from 2019 through 2024. The agency unveiled its selection of Orbital ATK of Dulles, Virginia; Sierr

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Also: C Series, Aero-Calendar, British Airways, Pratt & Whitney, Quest Aircraft, Bell 407GXP, New FAA Hire

Tiffany Brown Had Been Named To The Post In July Of Last Year

Also Seeks Additional Cabin Crew As New Routes Are Planned

Appointment To Additional Role Effective Immediately

First Bell 407GXP Of Many To Be Delivered Over The Next Ten Years

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3D-Printed Unit Demonstrates One Of Longest Duration Propulsion Wind Tunnel Tests On Record

Would Cover 1,200 Envoy Flight Attendants

Court Approved AAR's Motion To Dismiss, But Federal Investigation Into Company's Conduct Continues

Named Hawaii's '#1 Historical Spot Worth Traveling For' By TripAdvisor's FlipKey

Aircraft Ordered Two Years Ago Became Operational January 11

An Exclusive, Behind-The-Scenes, Immersive Tour Of The Iconic Commercial Spaceport In New Mexico

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AUVSI Has Become A Nexus For Amazing Unmanned Technologies!

Wojick Says Fight For Market Share Has Just Begun

Adds Jet Fuel Contract Price Management To Portfolio

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Thanks Employees, Others For Good Wishes During Medical Leave

Airline Is Reportedly Considering Its Options For Fleet Growth

You’ll See Lots Of Light Sport Aircraft At The Light Sport Expo In Sebring, FL, But Let’s Review What The Term Light Sport Aircraft Means

Investment Will Provide Additional Global Access To New Markets

Says 'The Case For Pilot Hijack' Contains 'Significant Inaccuracies And Misunderstandings'

Also: Last F117, NBAA Safety Committee, Radial Engine RV-8R, Pompeo Mtg, Uber Suit, US Airways, Embraer, Bombardier

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