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Senate Passes Six-Month Stop-Gap FAA Spending Bill

Measure Previously Passed By The House Now Goes To President Obama For His Signature

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a six-month stop-gap spending bill to fund the FAA through March of next year.

XTI Aircraft Company Reaches $10 Million In Expressed Global Interest

Positive Results From Aviation's First Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

Equity crowdfunders from around the world have reserved shares for more than $10 million to support development of the TriFan 600, according to a news release from XTI Aircraft.

Ukraine Bans Russian Flights

Imposes Sanctions On Moscow For Support Of Separatists

The government of Ukraine says it will ban Russian airlines from operating in the country because of Moscow's support of separatists in eastern Ukraine. .

First Piper M500 Delivered Into Poland

Undisclosed Customer Will Fly The Airplane For Business

Piper Aircraft will deliver the company's first M-Class single-engine pressurized Piper M500 to Poland. The aircraft has been retail sold by JB Investments to a customer in that region who will operate the aircraft in support of his business. JB Investments is Piper's dealer for new aircraft, serving the country of Poland.

Kissimmee To Host 2015 American Beechcraft Bonanza Convention

Event Being Held October 1-3 In Central Florida

Kissimmee/Osceola County is the site for the 2015 American (Beechcraft) Bonanza Society’s annual convention, Oct. 1-3. The Bonanza Society is a group of owners and pilots of Bonanza, Baron, and Travel Air type aircraft who share information and experiences.

Marine Aviation Suffering Due To Budget Constraints

USMC's Top Aviator Says Readiness Has Been Declining For Several Years

The effects of budget cuts are having an impact on aviation readiness in the U.S. Marine Corps, according to the Corps' top aviator.

FAA Proposes $114,975 Civil Penalty Against Sun Country Airlines

Alleges The Airline Failed To Conduct Necessary Drug And Alcohol Testing

The FAA has proposed a $114,975 civil penalty against MN Airlines, LLC, doing business as Sun Country Airlines, for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Union: Allegiant Pilot Was Fired For Emergency Landing

Airline Told The FAA There Was Nothing Wrong With The Plane

The pilot of an Allegiant Airlines flight from St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida airport to Maryland June 8 returned to the airport after a flight attendant reported smelling "smoke/fumes" similar to burning rubber shortly after takeoff. The pilot declared an emergency and landed back at the departure airport, the plane's emergency slides were deployed, and the 141 passengers were evacuated.

Miracle Flights For Kids Rallies Voters

Final Push To Win $10,000 Grant For The Organization

Miracle Flights for Kids, a medical flight organization, is calling all supporters to cast their final ballots in the 2015 Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Pilots Choice Awards Grant program.

China MOT Accepts 8th S-76D Helicopter

Aircraft Will Fly Search And Rescue Missions

The China Ministry of Transport (MOT) has taken delivery of its final two S-76D helicopters in a ceremony at Sikorsky Aircraft’s commercial helicopter center. The MOT’s helicopter fleet, which is the foundation of China's airborne search and rescue (SAR) maritime operations, now totals 16 S-76 helicopters, eight of which are S-76D aircraft.

Bombardier Challenger 350 Aircraft On Display In Poland

Company Embarking On An Eastern European Tour

The Bombardier Challenger 350 demonstrator aircraft will embark on its Eastern European tour starting with a well-awaited stop in Poland.

Aviation Industry, Charities, Others Join Forces To Improve Disaster Response

Initiative Part Of A Clinton Global Initiative

Humanitarian relief organization Airlink have announced a partnership to improve disaster response as part of a Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action. The commitment titled “Help is on the Way” aims to build a global disaster response network of airlines, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other donors dedicated to improving the process through which disaster response services are provided.

Gary Jet Center Sues Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority

Says The Airport "Unilaterally" Quadrupled Its Rent

Gary Jet Center, a tenant at the Gary/Chicago International Airport, has filed a lawsuit against the airport authority and its private operator over a rent dispute.

FAA Inks New Agreements With Canada, EASA

Allows Agencies To Rely On Each Other's Regulatory Systems

The FAA earlier this month signed agreements with two international regulatory partners, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) that allow the authorities to rely on each other’s regulatory systems.

U.K. Airports Commission Head Criticizes Gatwick Claims

Letter Sent To Department Of Transport And Prime Minister David Cameron

The head of the U.K. Airports Commission, which was charged with recommending which airport in the London area should be expanded to accommodate growth, has sent a letter to the U.K. Department of Transport and Prime Minister David Cameron critical of claims made by Gatwick Airport over noise and air pollution.

LauncherOne In-House Rocket Propulsion Team Achieves Key Test Milestones

Conducts Successful Test-Fire Of NewtonThree Main Stage Engine

The LauncherOne team has been making steady progress on all of the key components of our dedicated small satellite launch vehicle LauncherOne at its custom-built test stands in Mojave, according to a news release from Virgin Galactic.

U.S. Bomber Fleet Unifies Under 8th Air Force

Entire Fleet Now Under Air Force Global Strike Command Leadership

Two bomb wings from the Air Combat Command ceremonially realigned Sept. 28 to Global Strike Command's 8th Air Force, bringing all of the service's bomber fleet under a single command.

AeroSports Update: Top Airshow Performer Retires

Helicopter Aerobatic Pilot, Chuck Aaron, Says It’s Time To ‘Hang It Up’

Those of us who are amazed anytime we see a helicopter do something wild were sad to read the following tweet from airshow performer Chuck Aaron, “I am retiring from the "Airshow Circuit". After 10 years and about 250 Airshow...My last Airshow will be at the Red Bull Air Race in Las Vegas on October 17-18. I will continue to be a pilot of course, but I'll be done with the Airshow Circus.”

NTSB Releases Agenda, Call for Questions, For GA Safety Forum

Participants Finalized For The October 14 Event

The NTSB has released the final agenda, including the participants’ names and affiliations, for its forum, Humans and Hardware: Preventing General Aviation Inflight Loss of Control. The event, which was announced earlier this month, will be held on October 14 in Washington, D.C.

Cessna 300, 400 Series Airplanes Focus Of FAA SAIB

Recommends Inspection Of Nose Landing Gear On Certain Models

Cessna 300 and 400 Models and Series airplanes are the focus of a new FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) which recommends inspection of the landing gear (NLG) trunnion to ensure that cracks are not present. If cracks are present, the trunnion should be replaced because a failure during landing may cause significant damage to the airplane and may cause injury to the occupants.

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Measure Previously Passed By The House Now Goes To President Obama For His Signature

Positive Results From Aviation's First Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

Imposes Sanctions On Moscow For Support Of Separatists

Undisclosed Customer Will Fly The Airplane For Business

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Event Being Held October 1-3 In Central Florida

USMC's Top Aviator Says Readiness Has Been Declining For Several Years

Alleges The Airline Failed To Conduct Necessary Drug And Alcohol Testing

Airline Told The FAA There Was Nothing Wrong With The Plane

Final Push To Win $10,000 Grant For The Organization

Aircraft Will Fly Search And Rescue Missions

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Company Embarking On An Eastern European Tour

Initiative Part Of A Clinton Global Initiative

Says The Airport "Unilaterally" Quadrupled Its Rent

Allows Agencies To Rely On Each Other's Regulatory Systems

Letter Sent To Department Of Transport And Prime Minister David Cameron

Conducts Successful Test-Fire Of NewtonThree Main Stage Engine

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Entire Fleet Now Under Air Force Global Strike Command Leadership

Helicopter Aerobatic Pilot, Chuck Aaron, Says It’s Time To ‘Hang It Up’

Participants Finalized For The October 14 Event

Recommends Inspection Of Nose Landing Gear On Certain Models

Also: Duncan Aviation's 15th, Aero-Calendar, NASAO Elects, 1st A350-1000, Orbital ATK, RPA Training Academy, Master Instructors

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