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All News

January 30, 2016

Boeing Completes Successful 737 MAX First Flight

First New Airplane Of Boeing's Second Century Takes To The Skies Launching Flight Test Phase Of Program

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 took to the skies for the first time today. The 737 MAX program achieved the milestone on schedule which begins a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery.

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Opposition Builds To FAA Privatization

Senators Cochran, Mikulski, Others Send Letter To House Transportation Committee

Four U.S. Senators on the Senate Appropriations Committee have written a letter to the House Transportation Committee that is set to begin consideration of an FAA reauthorization bill, which many think will include a plan to strip Air Traffic Control from the FAA.

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FAA Releases Super Bowl 50 Procedures

Be Sure To Check Notams If You'll Be Flying In NorCal Next Week

If you plan on flying in or around the San Francisco Bay, Napa Valley, and/or Monterey Peninsula metropolitan areas in early February, be sure you check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for information about temporary flight restrictions and special security provisions for Super Bowl 50 that could affect your flight.

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ForeFlight Clears Users To Upgrade To iOS 9.2.1

New Version Of The OS 'Performs Well' With The App

Foreflight has cleared its customers to upgrade to Apple's recently-released iOS 9.2.1, saying the new version of the mobile operating system plays well with its app.

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Seaplane Flips Over Near Whitsunday Island In Australia

Eleven On Board, One Passenger Airlifted To A Local Hospital

A seaplane with 11 passengers on board flipped over Thursday off the Australian coast northeast of Queensland. Everyone on board survived the accident, but one passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was airlifted to a nearby hospital.

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AF Will Send F-35A To UK For Air Shows

Will Be On Display At Royal International Air Tattoo, Farnborough This Summer

The Air Force is taking the future of airpower to international audiences in England this summer.

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Orbital ATK Receives $14 M For Production Of Alternative Warhead For Army

Contract Marks Initial Phase Of Production For New Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

Orbital ATK announced that Lockheed Martin has awarded a $14 million contract to Orbital ATK to produce its Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead (AW) for the U.S. Army.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.30.16)

“These proposals have two fundamental problems: they break apart the FAA, and they diminish the ability of Congress to oversee the aviation system.” Source: Letter written by several U.S. Senators to members of the House Transportation Committee concerning FAA reauthorization.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.30.16): Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS)

An on−board, terrain proximity alerting system providing the aircrew ‘Low Altitude warnings’ to allow pilots to take immediate pilot action.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.30.16)

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation exists to help the United States retain its position of leadership in innovation by encouraging students to pursue advanced educations and careers in the STEM fields.

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AD: CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

AD NUMBER: 2016-02-04

PRODUCT: Certain CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-5B series turbofan engines.

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AD: Airbus Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2016-02-02

PRODUCT: All Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.

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