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January 22, 2016

Rain Dampens Sebring Sport Aviation Expo

Show Closed For The Day Friday

The threat of a major band of showers and thunderstorms prompted airport officials at Sebring Regional Airport in Sebring, FL, to close the show for the day Friday.

Airborne 01.22.16: Legend Cub In Airshows, Atlas Air, Flight Design C4

Also: ‘Let Bob Fly’ Update, FAA Reforms Falling Short, NASA Researchers, Airforms Inc., Red Bull Picks Hartzell, NARA Scholarship, Retailers Against POS Drone Regs

The American Legend Aircraft Company, located in Sulfur Springs, Texas, has announced its sponsorship of Greg Koontz Airshows in cooperation with C&D Aviation, an aircraft sales and service center. Under the agreement, one of Greg Koontz’ signature airshow acts will now feature the Legend Cub. C&D Aviation, Based at Bessemer Airport in Alabama, specializes in Piper

Airborne 01.22.16: Legend Cub In Airshows, Atlas Air, Flight Design C4

Also: ‘Let Bob Fly’ Update, FAA Reforms Falling Short, NASA Researchers, Airforms Inc., Red Bull Picks Hartzell, NARA Scholarship, Retailers Against POS Drone Regs

The American Legend Aircraft Company, located in Sulfur Springs, Texas, has announced its sponsorship of Greg Koontz Airshows in cooperation with C&D Aviation, an aircraft sales and service center. Under the agreement, one of Greg Koontz’ signature airshow acts will now feature the Legend Cub. C&D Aviation, Based at Bessemer Airport in Alabama, specializes in Piper Cub parts and has an experienced team building and restoring aircraft. Southern Air Holdings announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings in a tr

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Active Winglets Certified For Cessna Citation Jets

“Active Winglets Hold The Key To Increasing Aircraft Fuel Efficiency”

Tamarack Aerospace Group, Inc. has announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its ATLAS brand Active Winglet system to be installed on the Cessna (model CE525) CitationJet and its variants; the CJ; CJ1; CJ1+. EASA certification for the Cessna M2 will follow in March, 2016. US certification by the FAA for all four variants is expected by this summer.

Miracle Flights Welcomes New CEO

Has A Long Career In The Hospitality And Non-Profit Industries

The nation's leading health and welfare flight organization, Miracle Flights, recently named Mark E. Brown the new CEO of the organization. The charity enables children with rare and life-threatening medical conditions to gain access to specialized, out-of-state medical care through commercial flights.

Delta Eyes C Series Airliners

CEO Mentions Possible Buy In Earnings Conference Call

Delta is apparently considering a purchase of Bombardier C Series airliners "very seriously."

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Wipaire’s Gateway To Success Program For A&P Students Returns

Applications Are Currently Being Accepted To Work For The Company

Wipaire's Gateway to Success internship program is returning for its third year. The program is designed for students pursuing an airframe and powerplant maintenance certificate, and is comprised of several checkpoints for aspiring maintenance technicians.

Red Bull Air Race Championship Picks Hartzell Propeller For 3rd Year

Will Provide 'The Claw' Props For Race Airplanes

For the third consecutive year, Hartzell Propeller will be the propeller technical partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in 2016. Hartzell will provide its three-blade structural composite propeller known as "The Claw," carbon fiber composite spinners, and lightweight governors to every Red Bull Air Race team.

NTSB Opens Docket In Gaithersburg, MD Phenom Accident

Three On Airplane, Three On The Ground Fatally Injured

The NTSB has opened the public docket in the continuing investigation into the December 8, 2014 crash of an Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 in Gaithersburg, MD.

Sonex Aircraft Now A Dealer For EarthX Lithium Batteries

Use Approved In All Sonex Aircraft Designs

EarthX Motorsports is proud to announce that a Sonex Aircraft has become a dealer for the complete line of EarthX products. Sonex has tested the EarthX aircraft battery line and approves their use in Sonex Aircraft designs.

NBAA Announces Recipients Of 2016 Schedulers & Dispatchers Scholarships

Eight Students Receive Total Of $44,450 In Monetary Assistance

The NBAA and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee have announced that $44,450 in scholarship funds will be awarded to individuals seeking to advance their aviation careers through continuing education. These individuals were recognized during the 2016 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2016), taking place Jan. 19 to 22 in Tampa, FL.

Kickstarter Explains Zano Mini Drone's Epic Fail

Company Overreached, But Crowdfunding Site Shoulders Some Of The Blame

The tale of the Zano mini drone has left a lot of people wondering what happened, including the crowdfunding site on which the company worked to raise money for the project. After the project withered and died on the vine, Kickstarter commissioned investigative journalist Mark Harris to find out what caused the implosion, and he found a classic case of overreach, but laid part of the blame at the feet of the crowdfunders.

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Megakopter Lifts Over 134 Pounds To Set Guinness Record

Aircraft Developed By Students At The University Of Oslo

A multi-rotor UAV developed by the University of Oslo recently set a Guinness World Record by lifting 61 kilograms, or just over 134 pounds, and held it for 37 seconds.

Sikorsky Will Be Staying In Stratford, Company Confirms

Possible Move Had Been The Subject Of Much Discussion

Sikorsky Aircraft will be staying put in Stratford, CT, despite rumors that the helo manufacturers might be pulling up stakes.

Textron Aviation Acquires Able Engineering & Component Services

Strengthens Aftermarket Customer Support Across Textron

Textron Aviation has completed the acquisition of Able Engineering & Component Services Inc. and Able Aerospace Inc., an industry-leading repair and overhaul company. Based in Mesa, Arizona, Able provides component repairs, component exchanges and replacement parts, among other support and service offerings for commercial rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft customers around the world.

Aero-TV: Sport Pylon Air Races - A New Way to Showcase Light Sport Aviation?

What's New Under The Sun? How About A New and Affordable Sport Racing Class???

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, checked into something called the Sport Pylon Air Races. To get the details, Tom talked with Doc Bailey, who is promoting the event. Bailey says it’s about time that we stop limiting pylon racing to the super-fast and super-expensive aircraft.

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Aero-TV: Sport Pylon Air Races - A New Way to Showcase Light Sport Aviation?

What's New Under The Sun? How About A New and Affordable Sport Racing Class???

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, checked into something called the Sport Pylon Air Races. To get the details, Tom talked with Doc Bailey, who is promoting the event. Bailey says it’s about time that we stop limiting pylon racing to the super-fast and super-expensive aircraft. Bailey’s opinion is that sport plane pylon racing can be for anyone, and he points out that it’s a great way to introduce people to light sport aircraft. Bailey goes into the details but here’s a few spe

First Criminal Charges Filed Under Los Angeles, CA Drone Law

Two Men Accused Of Flying A UAV Near A Hospital

The office of Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has filed two criminal cases against drone operators, the first under the City’s new ordinance restricting drone operation.

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United Airlines Announces Full-Year 2015 Profit

Will Acquire 40 Boeing 737-700 Airplanes Beginning In 2017

United Airlines (UAL) has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 financial results. The airline reported full-year net income of $4.5 billion, or $11.88 per diluted share, excluding special items. Including special items, UAL reported full-year net income of $7.3 billion.

Southwest Airlines Reports Record Fourth Quarter And Annual Profit

Airline Has Shown A Profit For 43 Consecutive Years

Southwest Airlines has reported an annual profit for the 43rd consecutive year, according to the company's annual report. Fourth quarter profits were a record for the period.

Boeing, Gulf Air Announce Order Conversion At Bahrain Air Show

Airline Reiterates Confidence In 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and Gulf Air have jointly announced the airline’s decision to convert its 16 787-8 Dreamliners on order to 787-9s as part of its long-term, twin-aisle fleet strategy and expansion. The value of the airplanes is $4.2 billion at current list prices.

AeroSports Update: Bristell Introduces The ‘Landing Doctor' Syllabus

Flying The Bristell Light Sport Aircraft Is Easy, But Bristell’s Landing Doctor Program Can Polish Your Skills

In a recent AeroSports Update column we covered the importance of proper transition training when moving into a light sport aircraft. Bristell agrees with this and has gone a step further by producing a training program to make sport pilots ‘Masters and Commanders’ of their aircraft.

Gulf Air Orders 29 A320neo Family Aircraft

Bahrain’s National Carrier Upgrading Its Fleet

As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Gulf Air has announced a firm order of 29 A320neo Family. The new order includes 17 A321neo and 12 A320neo of which 10 A320neo have been confirmed in 2012.

Klyde Morris 01.22.16

Make Sure That T-Shirt Also Says 'Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly', Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 01.21.16: GE's ATP, ATC Reform, C Series Aircraft

Also: PW4000 Engines, API's Innovative Content, Model Aviation Community, Coast Guard Aviation, Airbus+Uber, USAF Museum, DynCorp v AAR

It’s been announced on the GE Reports blog that GE Aviation will build the GE93 engine for Cessna's clean-sheet turboprop airplane in its Walter Aircraft Engine factory in Prague. The company said that it would use a portion of its $400 million investment in Europe to build its new turboprop development, test, and engine-production headquarters in the Czech Republic. With Congress preparing to consider FAA reauthorization legislation this session,

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.22.16)

“We'll continue to use our new City law to hold drone operators accountable and keep our residents safe.” Source: Los Angeles, CA City Attorney Mike Feuer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.22.16): Separation

In air traffic control, the spacing of aircraft to achieve their safe and orderly movement in flight and while landing and taking off.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.22.16)

FAA - Light-Sport Aircraft

The FAA's resource for all things LSA.

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