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AF Officials Announce Civilian Reduction In Force

More Than 1,000 'Overages' Identified Across 48 Installations

In a continuing effort to meet Defense Department funding targets and rebalance the civilian workforce, some Air Force installations will implement civilian reduction in force authorities effective through April 4.

NRL Tests Cooperative Soaring Concept For Sustained Flight Of UAV Sailplanes

Accumulated More Than 30 Hours Of Fight Over 23 Sorties

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), in collaboration with the Air Vehicle Intelligence and Autonomy (AVIA) Lab at Pennsylvania State University (PSU), completed testing of cooperative autonomous soaring algorithms used to keep unmanned sailplanes aloft for sustained flight durations - demonstrating the concept of shared soaring data between two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in flight.

Southwest Looks To Expand Dallas Training Facility

Files Development Plans For 14 Acre Tract Near Love Field

Southwest Airlines has filed a development plan for a 14-acre tract of land near Dallas' Love Field with the intention of expanding its training facility there.

Gone West: Concorde Test Pilot Andre Turcat

Was First To Fly The Supersonic Jetliner In 1969

The test pilot who first flew the Concorde supersonic jetliner, and the first to fly the airplane beyond the speed of sound, passed away Monday at his home in southern France.

Deloitte: 2016 Global Aerospace And Defense Sector Poised To Resume Growth

Travel Demand, New Technologies, And Security Threats Are Fueling Increases In Aircraft Production, Defense Budgets, And The Global Supply Chain

The global aerospace and defense (A&D) industry is expected to return to growth in 2016 with total sector revenues estimated to grow at 3.0 percent, according to the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (Deloitte Global) Consumer & Industrial Products Industry group's 2016 Global aerospace and defense sector outlook.

AF Mishaps Increase In FY15 After Historic Safety Year

Nearly 20 Class 'A' Mishaps During The Past Year

Taking the reins as Air Force chief of safety nearly six months ago, Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Mueller took command on the heels of the safest year in Air Force manned aviation history.

Malaysia Airlines Temporarily Suspends Carry-On Baggage For Flights To Europe

Checked Luggage Would Be 'Sent Later' In The Interest Of Safety

Passengers on Malaysia Airlines flights to Europe January 5 suddenly found themselves unable to check their baggage on their flights due to "strong headwinds" and safety concerns about flights over Egypt.

Embraer Expands E-Jets Customer Base In Europe With Austrian Airlines

First E195 Revenue Flight Launched This Week

Austrian Airlines has become the most recent customer of the Embraer E-Jets. The carrier launched today scheduled flight with the E195 from Vienna to several Central European destinations like Belgrad, Warschau, Hamburg, Thessaloniki and Tirana, among others. The airline started to incorporate 17 used E195s to its fleet last autumn.

Hillary Clinton Promises (?) Area 51 Investigation

But Comments To New Hampshire Reporter Have Been Described As 'Tongue-In-Cheek'

The notion that extraterrestrials have visited Earth is one that does not seem so far-fetched to the front-runner for the Democratic Presidential nomination ...or not.

Jet AirWerks Awarded Repair Station Certification CAAC

New Repair Station Certification Allows Jet Airwerks To Provide Airworthiness Releases For Foreign Markets Regulated By The Chinese Government

Kansas-based Jet AirWerks, a turbine jet engine component repair station, has been awarded certification by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the performance of repair and overhaul services for commercial turbine jet engine and airframe components. The CAAC certification allows Jet AirWerks to expand its market footprint and enhance its current certifications from the FAA and EASA.

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ANN Year In Review 2015: Gone West

We Lost Several Tuskegee Airmen This Past Year, As Well As Other Notable Figures In Aviation

Every year, we report on those notable figures in aviation that have made their final departure from the Earth. This year, many remaining Tuskegee Airmen were lost, as well as figures from all aspects of aviation, from sport planes to NASA. Here is the roll call of those who have Gone West during 2015.

Federal Court Asked To Clarify Rights Of Property Owners And UAV Operators

First Lawsuit Filed In Kentucky By Person Whose UAV Was Shot Down By A Homeowner

The first lawsuit regarding the rights of drone operators versus property owners has been filed in federal court.

AMA Reminds New Drone Owners To Operate Aircraft Safely

Academy Of Model Aeronautics Promotes Safe Flying Practices As New Drone Owners Take To The Skies After The Holidays

Now that this holiday season’s gifts have been unwrapped, there will be many proud new drone owners taking to the skies. Before putting their new gifts in flight, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) would like to remind first-time flyers to take the proper precautions and practice safe flying techniques.

U.S. Forest Service Selects Garmin G950 For Sherpa Fleet

Will Extend The Operational Life Of The Airplanes For The U.S. Government

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has selected the Garmin G950 Integrated Flight Deck its fleet of Sherpa aircraft (Shorts SD3-60).

AeroSports Update: Carburetor Ice Can Be A Sneaky Villain

Carburetor Ice Is An Invisible Menace That Can Catch A Pilot By Surprise

Our primary flight instructors have drilled into us that carburetor ice can occur even in the hottest months, but the pilot of a Cessna 172 flying along Florida's Riviera Beach last August apparently forgot that lesson.

Ben Baldanza Out As CEO Of Spirit Airlines

Company Appoints Board Member Robert Fornaro As President And Chief Executive Officer, Effective Immediately

Spirit Airlines has named Robert L. Fornaro President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Fornaro, a seasoned airline executive with more than 35 years of experience in a variety of senior leadership and advisory roles, succeeds Ben Baldanza, who joined Spirit in 2005 as Chief Operating Officer and served as President and CEO since 2006.

AOPA Updates Brand, Logo

Adopts Tag Line 'Your Freedom To Fly'

AOPA announced Jan. 5 that it is updating its brand as part of ongoing efforts to build the pilot community. As part of the announcement, the association unveiled a new logo and tag line—“Your freedom to fly.”

Airborne 01.06.16: SpaceShipTwo-2 Unveil, DJI Demo's Geofencing, UK-To-Australia

Also: Russia v SpaceX, T-28s at AirVenture, 'Sunshine Superman', Ditching Survivor, Sea Combat Squadron 84, Fort Wayne Aero Center, Chicago Airport Cops

The second SpaceShipTwo is scheduled for rollout from a hangar at Mojave Air and Space Port on February 19th, according to media advisories from Virgin Galactic, and none other than Professor Stephen Hawking has been invited to be on hand for the festivities. Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson said he invited Hawking to attend the rollout if he is well enough to travel. As the UAV industry faces new restrictions and concerns about where the smal

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.07.16)

“The tension between private property rights and the freedom to use the national airspace is important to both the unmanned aircraft industry and the general public.” Source: James Mackler, attorney for David Boggs.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.07.16): Practice Instrument Approach

An instrument approach procedure conducted by a VFR or an IFR aircraft for the purpose of pilot training or proficiency demonstrations.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.07.16)

Aviation Environment Federation

The Aviation Environment Federation (AEF) is the principal UK non-profit environmental association concerned with the environmental effects of aviation. The AEF has over 120 affiliated members comprising community and environmental groups, local authorities, parish councils, businesses and consultancies and individuals.

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More Than 1,000 'Overages' Identified Across 48 Installations

Accumulated More Than 30 Hours Of Fight Over 23 Sorties

Files Development Plans For 14 Acre Tract Near Love Field

Was First To Fly The Supersonic Jetliner In 1969

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Travel Demand, New Technologies, And Security Threats Are Fueling Increases In Aircraft Production, Defense Budgets, And The Global Supply Chain

Nearly 20 Class 'A' Mishaps During The Past Year

Checked Luggage Would Be 'Sent Later' In The Interest Of Safety

First E195 Revenue Flight Launched This Week

But Comments To New Hampshire Reporter Have Been Described As 'Tongue-In-Cheek'

New Repair Station Certification Allows Jet Airwerks To Provide Airworthiness Releases For Foreign Markets Regulated By The Chinese Government

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We Lost Several Tuskegee Airmen This Past Year, As Well As Other Notable Figures In Aviation

First Lawsuit Filed In Kentucky By Person Whose UAV Was Shot Down By A Homeowner

Academy Of Model Aeronautics Promotes Safe Flying Practices As New Drone Owners Take To The Skies After The Holidays

Will Extend The Operational Life Of The Airplanes For The U.S. Government

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Carburetor Ice Is An Invisible Menace That Can Catch A Pilot By Surprise

Company Appoints Board Member Robert Fornaro As President And Chief Executive Officer, Effective Immediately

Adopts Tag Line 'Your Freedom To Fly'

Also: Russia v SpaceX, T-28s at AirVenture, 'Sunshine Superman', Ditching Survivor, Sea Combat Squadron 84, Fort Wayne Aero Center, Chicago Airport Cops

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