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CAP Named To Air Force 'Total Force Team'

Revision Signed By The Air Force Chief Of Staff

Gen Mark A. Welsh announced today the official recognition of the Civil Air Patrol as the fourth member of the Air Force Total Force team.

Airborne 08.28.15: 'Big' Bezos Announcement?, MA Aero-Taxes, Harrison Ford

Also: Barnstorming: The FAA v Hoover Fight Ain’t Over, Hail-Damaged Dreamliner, UAV Shooter Charged, NASA Global Hawk, MiG-21 Lancers, ICAO Manual

Blue Origin founder and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos plans a trip to Cape Canaveral in Florida on September 15 for what is being called a "significant announcement regarding the commercial launch industry." Bezos has reportedly been in negotiations with Space Florida that could lead to the establishment of a manufacturing facility for Blue Origin at Exploration Park south of the Kennedy Space Center's secure area on the Florida coast. The Massachusetts legislat

Marine Pioneer Recognized For Commitment To Corps

Receives Congressional Record Statement From Georgia Representative

United States Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) presented Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (ret.) with a Congressional Record statement at his home in Stevensville, Maryland July 28. The presentation honored Petersen’s significant accomplishments throughout his military career.

Norwegian Increases Its Long-Haul Fleet

Acquires Two New Dreamliners To Enter Service In Summer 2017

Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire an additional two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, enabling the company to launch even more long-haul routes. Both aircraft are scheduled to enter service in summer 2017. The 787-9 is larger than the eight 787-8s that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes. With this new agreement, the long-haul fleet will consist of 19 Dreamliners by 2018.

FAA IG: PNB Automation Tools Not Effectively Deployed

Slow Implementation Of PBN Impeding Efficient Flow Of Traffic

A report released by the FAA Inspector General indicates that the agency FAA lacks the automated tools air traffic controllers need to increase performance-based navigation (PBN) use and achieve benefits.

Secretary Of The U.S. Air Force Visits Bell Helicopter HQ

Provided With Overview Of V-22, V-280 Programs

Bell Helicopter hosted the Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Deborah Lee James Wednesday at the company’s global headquarters during her visit to Fort Worth.

Hang Glider Craig Pirazzi Fatally Injured In Accident

Blown Off A Cliff At Canyonlands National Park

Craig Pirazzi was well known in the hang gliding community for his photography work on such projects as the movie "Free Fliers". Pirazzi was recognized as having captured some of the most spectacular hang gliding images in the world.

WestJet's Takes Delivery Of First Of Four Boeing 767-300s

Will Allow The Airline To Start Service To Europe

WestJet has ushered in a new era in the airline's 19-year history with the arrival early this morning of the first of four Boeing 767-300 extended range aircraft, allowing the airline to begin serving Europe and other regions of the world from Canada on a non-stop basis. Inaugural wide-body flights will begin in early September.

Embry-Riddle Invites Public to Test Drone Skills

Will Hold Second UAV Competition At National Championship Air Races

Building on the success of last year’s challenge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will host the second annual small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) Challenge at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nev., Sept. 16-20.

Saudi Rotorcraft Support Center Established In Saudi Arabia

Boeing, Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries And Alsalam Aircraft Company Participate In Joint Effort

An agreement has been signed between Boeing, Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) and Alsalam Aircraft Company to create the Saudi Rotorcraft Support Center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The joint venture will have locations in Riyadh and Jeddah providing comprehensive, in-country maintenance repair and overhaul support for Saudi Arabia’s diverse rotorcraft fleet.

FAA, NTSB Investigating MD-83 Incident In Las Vegas

Airplane's Nose Lifted From The Runway Prior To Reaching Rotation Speed

An investigation is underway in an incident in which the nose of an Allegiant Airlines MD-83 lifted off the runway prior to reaching rotation speed, according to an incident report filed by the airline.

Kentucky Man Posing As Veteran Arrested After Flight

Had Fraudulently Made Use Of Veterans Airlift Command

Authorities have arrested a central Kentucky man for posing as a wounded Marine and making use of services offered by non-profits for wounded veterans.

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Aero-TV: READYING FOR A FIGHT? - Senator Inhofe on ATC Privatization

Change Will Not Happen If We Do Not Work For It... Inhofe’s Efforts Prove it

While at EAA AirVenture 2015, ANN News Editor Tom Patton sits down to talk with Senator James Inhofe (OK) about what’s going on with FAA Reauthorization and how it may affect us in general aviation. As Congress prepares to moves ahead with FAA Reauthorization discussions, one of the issues that’s already being considered is the privatization of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. The concern regarding this is that along with the concept of a privatized ATC comes the concept of paying individually fees for ser

FAA Dedicates Runway Pavement Testing Facility

Will Enable The Agency To Research Environmentally-Friendly Airport Pavement Materials

The FAA has dedicated its new National Airport Pavement & Materials Research Center at the William J. Hughes Technical Center at Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Airbus: Fleets In Russia & CIS To More Than Double By 2034

Global Market Forecast Predicts 1,800 New Deliveries Through The Period

According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), the Russia & CIS air passenger market will more than double in the next 20 years, with over 2,000 aircraft needed by 2034, compared to the 922 in operation today to meet the countries’ growing demand for air travel.

Intel Bets $60 Million On Yuneec UAVs

Krzanich Calls Investment A 'Game Changer'

In a video presentation posted on YouTube, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced that the chipmaker would be investing $60 million in Chinese UAV maker Yuneec.

Report: Drone Industry Growth Threatened By Multiple Factors

Lloyds Says Cyber, Human Error And Privacy Concerns May Stunt Industry Expansion

Cyber-attacks, reckless pilots and privacy breaches are fundamental threats to the drone industry, warns a new report published by Lloyd’s, a provider of specialist insurance and reinsurance.

AeroSports Update: A Correctly Certificated Pilot May Not Be Legal To Fly

Your Valid Pilot Certificate And Compliance With Medical Requirements Are Important, But Recent Experience May Also Determine If You Are Legal To Fly Or Carry Passengers

Airline and military pilots have a built-in system that keeps them current. By current we mean they meet certain flying requirements to be legal to act in their pilot-in-command (PIC) capacity and be able to carry passengers. With the general aviation pilots, it’s up to the individual pilot to maintain the requirements for recent experience.

NTSB: Pilot Was Texting Prior To Accident

Private Pilot Flying At Night Traveling To A Conference Fatally Injured

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred August 9th that fatally injured a private pilot, the only occupant of the airplane. The pilot had been sending text messages shortly before the accident, according to the board.

Klyde Morris 08.28.15

At Least It's Not An Executive Order Cancelling Hunting

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Airborne 08.27.15: Golden Wings Flying Museum, AUVSI v CA, FAA Delays Pilot DB

Also: Join The API!, ATC Goofs... Badly, Shuttle Water Tanks, Herlong Rebrands FBO, Gogo's Next Generation, China A/C Demand, Chatham MA RFP

You won’t see us run very many for-sale stories on Airborne Unlimited, but this one caught our attention. The collection of airplanes at the Golden Wings Flying Museum in Blaine, Minnesota, is for sale. And by the collection, owner Greg Herrick means the entire collection ... as a complete package. According to the Golden Wings Flying Museum website, the collection features such rarities as NASA's first aircraft, a stainless steel amphibian and the first airpl

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.28.15)

“The Russia & CIS market has always been of key strategic importance to Airbus, and we believe it will continue to grow, even with the recent challenges in the region, as air traffic has proven to be resilient to crisis around the globe.” Source: Christopher Buckley, Airbus Executive Vice President Sales.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.28.15): Hours Flown

The airborne hours in domestic and international scheduled and non-scheduled revenue service, computed from the moment an aircraft leaves the ground until it touches the ground again.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.28.15)

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August 28, 2015

Revision Signed By The Air Force Chief Of Staff

Also: Barnstorming: The FAA v Hoover Fight Ain’t Over, Hail-Damaged Dreamliner, UAV Shooter Charged, NASA Global Hawk, MiG-21 Lancers, ICAO Manual

Receives Congressional Record Statement From Georgia Representative

Acquires Two New Dreamliners To Enter Service In Summer 2017

Slow Implementation Of PBN Impeding Efficient Flow Of Traffic

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Provided With Overview Of V-22, V-280 Programs

Blown Off A Cliff At Canyonlands National Park

Will Allow The Airline To Start Service To Europe

Will Hold Second UAV Competition At National Championship Air Races

Boeing, Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries And Alsalam Aircraft Company Participate In Joint Effort

Airplane's Nose Lifted From The Runway Prior To Reaching Rotation Speed

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Had Fraudulently Made Use Of Veterans Airlift Command

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Change Will Not Happen If We Do Not Work For It... Inhofe’s Efforts Prove it

Will Enable The Agency To Research Environmentally-Friendly Airport Pavement Materials

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Global Market Forecast Predicts 1,800 New Deliveries Through The Period

Krzanich Calls Investment A 'Game Changer'

Lloyds Says Cyber, Human Error And Privacy Concerns May Stunt Industry Expansion

Your Valid Pilot Certificate And Compliance With Medical Requirements Are Important, But Recent Experience May Also Determine If You Are Legal To Fly Or Carry Passengers

Private Pilot Flying At Night Traveling To A Conference Fatally Injured

At Least It's Not An Executive Order Cancelling Hunting

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