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October 17, 2024

Boeing’s Q3 Losses Put Credit Agencies On Alert

No Rating Action Yet But Will Continue Monitoring Carefully

Credit agency S&P Global Ratings said in an October 14 press release that Boeing’s preliminary third-quarter losses are mostly due to cost overruns and delays in new commercial and defense aircraft development. Those charges will total about $5 billion in noncash charges but do reflect changes in cash flow in future years.

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A Wright B Flyer replica aircraft was forced to execute an emergency landing after experiencing an engine fire in flight. The pilots, fortunately, were able to walk away unharmed. The aircraft took off from Wright Patterson AFB at around 4:47 pm. It was performing an aerial flyover as part of Wright Field's 97th anniversary celebration. Then, at approximately 5:07 pm, it experienced a malfunction that led to the engine catching fire. The FAA has announced special air traffic procedures for airports in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area October 18-25, 2024, to ensure safety and minimize delays in the high-traffic period associated with NBAA-BACE. The proced

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X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle To Begin Advanced Space Maneuvers

Boeing-Built Craft Will Perform Aerobraking To Lower Orbit

Ten months into its 7th mission, the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle will perform a series of aerobraking maneuvers that will take the spaceplane from a Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) to a lower altitude using minimal fuel. This will be the first time the X-37B, Boeing, and the U.S. Space Force attempt such a new demonstration. During aerobraking, the craft will use the drag of Earth’s atmosphere to slow itself down by reducing its kinetic energy and changing its orbit using just a minimal amount of fuel.

FIAS Focuses Attention on Community Recovery

Punta Gorda’s annual Florida International Air Show (FIAS) has been canceled… all thanks to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The event was originally scheduled for November 2 and 3 at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). The 2023 FIAS performance drew in a record-breaking 45,000 viewers.

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Blue Origin plans to debut its second human-rated vehicle on the upcoming NS-27 launch. This intends to expand flight capacity alongside increasing customer demand. The new crew capsule, designated “RSS Kármán line,” features upgrades to the vehicle’s performance, durability, livery, and payload accommodation. The recent 10th World Air Sports Federation (FAI) World Canopy Piloting Championships & 4th FAI World Canopy Piloting Freestyle in Pretoria, South Africa, featured an intense competition and challenging weather. But USA&rsqu

Founded Museum With His Wife, Gift Includes 70 Vintage Military Aircraft

The Military Aviation Museum has been gifted an incredible $100 million donation by Gerald and Elaine Yagen, who also opened the Museum in 2008 as a private collection. The gift includes 70 vintage military aircraft that Yagen collected over the years, the property the Museum is situated on as well as the historic buildings that were relocated there, and $30 million to establish the Museum’s endowment, which is earmarked to ‘Keep Em Flying’ as the Museum says.

Navy Parachutist Misses Target, Impacts Spectators

Mother and Daughter Taken to Hospital for Minor Injuries

A US Navy parachutist from the Leap Frogs team accidentally crash-landed into the Fleet Week airshow crowd on October 13. A mother and daughter took the brunt of the impact and were taken to a local hospital for evaluation. The incident was a not-so-great ending to an otherwise impressive airshow.

Bomber’s History Restored Tour Arrives October 18 For Three Days

The B-29 Superfortress “Doc” History Restored Tour will return Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) in Oklahoma, October 18-20, 2024 for a weekend stop at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. B-29 Doc will arrive on Friday October 18, and will be available for ground and cockpit tours as well as flight experience rides throughout the weekend.

Recognition For His Dedication To Youth Programming And Outreach

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy will be awarded to Lt. Col. Glendon Fraser, USAF (Ret.). He is a Senior Airline Captain, aviation program pioneer, aerospace educator, and non-profit board member. The Frank G. Brewer Trophy, established in 1943, is awarded annually to an individual, group of individuals, or organization for their significant contributions to aerospace education in the U.S. The Trophy is displayed at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum.

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The FAA has published a rule that’s been long awaited by pilots, instructors, and flight schools that ease restrictions on transition training and other specialized instruction in experimental, primary, and limited category aircraft. The rule was proposed in the summer of 2023 and this issuance finalizes several changes to Parts 61 and 91. The FAA has issued an NPRM that will expand the models of Piper aircraft that are subject to the AD adopted by the FAA in January 2021. The AD requires wing spar cap inspections and was prompted by an acciden

Technology To Be Installed on the US Army’s UH-60M Helicopter

Sikorsky, a helicopter manufacturer under Lockheed Martin, recently received a $6 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This grant funds the company’s integration of its MATRIX flight autonomy system with the US Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter.

Klyde Thinks This Seasonal Gig May Be Going A Little Too Far

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NTSB Prelim: Champion 7EC

(Video) Showed The Tailwheel-Equipped Airplane Gradually Descend About A 45° Angle Into The Water

On October 7, 2024, about 1240 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC airplane, N4337C, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot’s family, the airplane was based at the Flying Oaks Airport (2TE2), Fort Worth, Texas. The purpose of the local area flight was for the pilot to depart from 2TE2, land and have lunch at an unknown location, and then return to 2TE2.

From 2017 (YouTube Edition): Flight-Proven Booster On Display At AirVenture…

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is known primarily as a celebration of experimental and amateur-built aircraft. But over the years, the scope of the show has grown to include all aspects of aviation and aerospace. Enter Blue Origin, an aerospace company that has seen significant success over the past two years launching and recovering reusable boosters with an eye towards suborbital space tourism and commercial space launches. And this year, the Blue Origin New Sh

Aero Linx: Colorado Mountain AWOS Map

To enhance the quality of life and the environment of the citizens of Colorado by creating an integrated transportation system that focuses on safely moving people and goods by offering convenient linkages among modal choices.

Air Route Surveillance Radar Air route traffic control center (ARTCC) radar used primarily to detect and display an aircraft’s position while en route between terminal areas. The ARSR enables controllers to provide radar air traffic control service when aircraft are within the ARSR coverage. In some instances, ARSR may enable an ARTCC to provide terminal radar services similar to but usually more limited than those provided by a radar approach control.

“Our community is facing tremendous challenges as we recover from the destruction caused by these two powerful storms. The safety of our attendees, vendors, and volunteers is our highest priority, and at this time, it is clear that the best course of action is to focus on supporting our community’s recovery efforts.” Source: Denise Dull, air show president, as Punta Gorda’s annual Florida International Air Show (FIAS) was canceled… all thanks to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The event was originally scheduled for November 2 and 3 at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD).