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B-29 'Doc' Engine Start A Success

All Four Engines On Doc Run Friday Morning

The group restoring the B-29 "Doc" to airworthy condition reached a major milestone Friday morning. All four of the airplane's engines were started and run in Wichita KS.

Airborne 09.18.15: AMA v FAA UAV Data, AW609 Speed Record, NetJets Picket

Also: Age/Color/Gender In Aviation, ATC Privatization, VA Flight Training, Airbus US Site, BA777 Failed Engine, B-2 Ops Availability, 2000th AE 2100

The Academy of Model Aeronautics has released a detailed analysis of the FAA’s drone data. A close examination of 764 records, which were publicly released last month, reveals a more complex picture of unmanned aircraft systems activity in the United States than initial media headlines suggested. There are military crashes and a UFO sighting in the data. Only a fraction of the records were legitimately reported “close calls” and &ldquo

Organizations Release Poll On ATC Privatization

Shows Voters Generally Opposed To The Idea Regardless Of Party Affiliation

The Alliance for Aviation Across America, the League of Rural Voters, and the Air Care Alliance held a conference call with Global Strategies Group and reporters to release the results of a recent survey on privatizing the nation's air traffic control system.

Beluga XL Program Achieves Design Freeze

Next Step Is Detailed Design Phase

The new Airbus Beluga program, christened Beluga XL, has successfully passed the latest maturity gate milestone – marking the end of the ‘concept phase’ or design freeze ‘at aircraft level’ which is a key step in any development program.

MD Helicopters Delivers New MD 500ER To Respected Bushveld Game Capture

Aircraft To Enhance Bushveld Game Capture’s Ability To Protect And Preserve South Africa’s Endangered Game Species

A new MD 500ER single-engine helicopter has been delivered to Bushveld Game Capture, Vryburg, South Africa. As South Africa’s premier provider of wildlife capture, purchasing, selling, transport, veterinary services, and the darting and counting of game by helicopter, Bushveld is expanding their helicopter fleet to more effectively and efficiently protect and preserve these revered icons of the South African savanna.

FAA Proposes $154,000 Civil Penalty For Illegal Commercial Flight Ops

Fines Levied Against G&B Investment Management, Inc.; N3344D Partners, LLC; Two Five Delta, LLC; And Gene Curtis

The FAA has proposed a $154,000 civil penalty against G&B Investment Management (G&B); N3344D Partners, LLC; Two Five Delta, LLC; and Gene Curtis, all located in Utah, for allegedly conducting commercial flight operations in violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Mississippi State Hosts UAS Alliance, FAA

Opening Round Of Research Funding Is About $5 Million

The Mississippi State-led Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) and the FAA met Tuesday for a press conference and public meeting, and officials are excited about the future of unmanned aerial systems.

NASA, Industry Complete Third Phase Of UAS Flight Testing

Detect And Avoid Sensors Installed On Test Aircraft

Evolving technologies necessary for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to safely avoid other aircraft while moving through the nation's skies recently were put to the test using NASA's remotely piloted Ikhana aircraft.

FAA SAIB Focuses On Beechcraft Aircraft

Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin Directed To Owners Of Debonair, Baron, Bonanza Airplanes

The FAA has issued an SAIB (Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin) to inform owners, operators, and maintenance personnel of Beechcraft Corporation (Beechcraft) Debonair, Bonanza, and Baron Series airplanes, of an airworthiness concern.

ForeFlight Completes Second Phase Of Garmin Integration

Flight Plans Transfer Wirelessly Between ForeFlight Mobile And Garmin GTN, GNS Navigators

ForeFlight has completed the second phase of integration with Garmin avionics, allowing seamless transfer your flight plan between ForeFlight Mobile and Garmin GTN and GNS navigators when connected via the Garmin Flight Stream 210, Garmin’s Bluetooth wireless gateway, making everything from pre-flight planning to inflight re-routing easier and faster.

Valdosta, GA Police Officer Arrested For UAV Photography

Was Off-Duty At The Time He Allegedly Took Photos Of People In His Neighborhood

On September 10, 2015, Lanier County (GA) Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Valdosta, GA Police officer, charging him with one count of violation of Georgia Code 16-11-62: Eavesdropping, Surveillance, or Intercepting Communication (which invades the privacy of another).

USAF, NGC Craft Plan To Increase B-2 Operational Availability

Also Aims To Reduce Fleet Sustainment Costs Under New Maintenance Agreement

The U.S. Air Force expects to increase the number of B-2 stealth bombers available for combat by one full jet and reduce fleet sustainment costs significantly under a new maintenance agreement worked out with B-2 prime contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Flybe Welcomes First ATR 72-600 Aircraft

Leased Aircraft Will Operate In The Livery Of Scandinavian Airlines

U.K.-based European regional airline Flybe has introduced an ATR 72-600 series aircraft into its fleet. The aircraft has been delivered to Flybe from the leasing firm Avation PLC, and will operate from Sweden in the livery of Flybe’s new partner in Northern Europe, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).

Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products Introduces FAA-PMA Oil Coolers

New High Efficiency Series For Fixed And Rotary Wing Aircraft

Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products,has released new line of High Efficiency Series oil coolers.

Air Canada Pilot Diverts Trans-Atlantic Flight To Save Dog

Climate Control In The Hold Failed Before Atlantic Crossing Began

The pilot of an Air Canada flight from Tel Aviv in Israel to Toronto diverted the flight to Germany after a cargo hold heater failed in flight.

NASA Completes Key Milestone For Orion Spacecraft

But First Manned Flight Has Been Delayed By Two Years

NASA’s mission to send astronauts to deep space destinations where no other human has traveled has taken another important step forward with the completion of a critical milestone for the Orion spacecraft currently in production. However, the agency says that due to budget constraints, the first manned mission will not take place until April 2023, at the latest.

Smith Condemns Administration’s Space Exploration Delays

NASA Says First Manned Orion Launch 'Not Later Than April, 2023'

NASA's announcement that the Orion spacecraft will be ready for a manned launch "not later than April, 2023" drew a sharp rebuke from House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX).

FAA Awards $24.5 Million In Environmental Grants To Airports

VALE Program Intended To Help Reduce Emissions And Improve Air Quality

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently awarded $24.5 million FAA grants to 11 airports around the country to reduce emissions and improve air quality through the FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) and Zero Emissions Airport Vehicle (ZEV) programs.

EU Parliament Sky And Space Intergroup Discusses Future Of EASA

Patrick Ky: EASA Needs More Resources

The European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) hosted today a high-level event that allowed MEPs, EU Institutions and senior Industry representatives to collectively discuss the upcoming revision of the EASA Basic Regulation.

AeroSports Update: What Were The Good Old Days Of Flight Training?

Whenever Someone Talks About ‘The Good Old Days’ Of Anything, It’s Always A Matter Of Perspective And Personal Preference

When you have a bunch of older GA pilots (most of them are older now) sitting around drinking coffee and telling war stories about flight training, it’s common to hear someone bring up “the good old days.” This leads to the question of; what were the good old days?

Airbus Helicopters Foundation Supports Relief Efforts In Dominica

Working With International Red Cross In The Wake Of Tropical Storm Erika

The Airbus Helicopters Foundation has provided support to ongoing humanitarian relief operations in the small island nation of Dominica, in the Caribbean, which was recently hit with heavy rainfall and mudslides in the wake of tropical storm Erika.

Klyde Morris 09.18.15

Move Over, Elon. It Appears Jeff Bezos Has Fanboys As Well

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 09.17.15: LauncherOne Update, ISS Astro's Halfway, Animal Rights UAV

Also: The Next API Partners, Gulfstream G280 Upgrade, Cancer Flt to 48 States, SkyGreece, Rockwell Collins, Global 7000 Aircraft FTV, UAV Jobs

Because of their relatively low cost and quick development timelines, small satellites are increasingly appealing. But despite their incredible promise and impressive results to date, small satellites cannot reach their full effectiveness without a launch vehicle optimized for their particular needs and capabilities. In a news release Virgin Galactic says that with LauncherOne it can solve that problem and dramatically cut the cost of launching small satellites wh

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.18.15)

" I urge this administration to follow the lead of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s NASA Authorization Act to fully fund NASA’s exploration programs.” Source: House Science Committee Chair Lamar Smith (R-TX).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.18.15): Winglet

A small vertical surface at the tips of the wings. They help direct the turbulent airflow that all wings have at the tips. They makes the wings more efficient.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.18.15)

The Small UAV Coalition

The Small UAV Coalition advocates for law and policy changes to permit the operation of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) beyond the line-of-sight, with varying degrees of autonomy, for commercial, consumer, recreational and philanthropic purposes.

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September 18, 2015

All Four Engines On Doc Run Friday Morning

Also: Age/Color/Gender In Aviation, ATC Privatization, VA Flight Training, Airbus US Site, BA777 Failed Engine, B-2 Ops Availability, 2000th AE 2100

Shows Voters Generally Opposed To The Idea Regardless Of Party Affiliation

Next Step Is Detailed Design Phase

Aircraft To Enhance Bushveld Game Capture’s Ability To Protect And Preserve South Africa’s Endangered Game Species

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Fines Levied Against G&B Investment Management, Inc.; N3344D Partners, LLC; Two Five Delta, LLC; And Gene Curtis

Opening Round Of Research Funding Is About $5 Million

Detect And Avoid Sensors Installed On Test Aircraft

Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin Directed To Owners Of Debonair, Baron, Bonanza Airplanes

Flight Plans Transfer Wirelessly Between ForeFlight Mobile And Garmin GTN, GNS Navigators

Was Off-Duty At The Time He Allegedly Took Photos Of People In His Neighborhood

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Also Aims To Reduce Fleet Sustainment Costs Under New Maintenance Agreement

Leased Aircraft Will Operate In The Livery Of Scandinavian Airlines

New High Efficiency Series For Fixed And Rotary Wing Aircraft

Climate Control In The Hold Failed Before Atlantic Crossing Began

But First Manned Flight Has Been Delayed By Two Years

NASA Says First Manned Orion Launch 'Not Later Than April, 2023'

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VALE Program Intended To Help Reduce Emissions And Improve Air Quality

Patrick Ky: EASA Needs More Resources

Whenever Someone Talks About ‘The Good Old Days’ Of Anything, It’s Always A Matter Of Perspective And Personal Preference

Working With International Red Cross In The Wake Of Tropical Storm Erika

Move Over, Elon. It Appears Jeff Bezos Has Fanboys As Well

Also: The Next API Partners, Gulfstream G280 Upgrade, Cancer Flt to 48 States, SkyGreece, Rockwell Collins, Global 7000 Aircraft FTV, UAV Jobs

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