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July 2007
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 |
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Spanish Air Force purchases two more EADS CASA C-295 military transport aircraft
By FlyingNews @ 9:22 AM :: 104 Views ::
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Spanish Air Force has recently purchased 2 more units of the EADS CASA C-295 military transport aircraft. The fleet of these aircraft operated by Spanish Air Force reaches a total of 13 units. On top of the initial 9 aircraft purchased in December 2000, there are 2 additional aircraft ordered in December 2005 and December 2006.
The EADS CASA C-295 is a medium weight military transport aircraft with two engines of 2,645 HP each and 9,250 Kg payload capable of transporting 71 (+4 optional) equipped troops or five (5) 88”x108”pallets.
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| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 |
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Jetcraft Brings the Australia to the ATR Family
By FlyingNews @ 9:19 AM :: 90 Views ::
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Jetcraft Aviation, a specialist air charter company based in Brisbane, Australia, yesterday night started operations with the first of two ATR 42-300s aircraft. This ATR 42-300 becomes the first ATR aircraft dedicated to freight operations in the South Pacific region.
The two aircraft will be operated as part of the new airfreight network on services linking Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. The Jetcraft ATRs can carry up to 54 cubic meters or over 5.5 tones of freight, which is securely stowed with a series of special cargo nets inside the plane. This first ATR 42-300 of Jetcraft takes to 30 the total number of ATR aircraft in operation in the Australia and Pacific Islands region.
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| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 |
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Airbus A380 approved to operate on 45m runways
By FlyingNews @ 9:16 AM :: 93 Views ::
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Airbus’ A380 has received approval from both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be operated on runways with a width of 45 metres (150 feet) or more. Most of the world airports have 45m runways as standard width.
"This aircraft has been shown to be safely controllable and to be compliant with applicable airworthiness requirements when operating on runways with a width of 45 meters (150 feet) or more", stated James J. Ballough, FAA Director Flight Standards Service in an official correspondence to Airbus, dated July 19, 2007.
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| Monday, July 30, 2007 |
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More than 1,000 Pilots Apply for New Pilot Positions at United Airlines
By FlyingNews @ 2:49 PM :: 81 Views ::
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More than 1,000 pilots applied for 100 positions at United in the first 10 days that the company sought applications. The company is looking to hire 100 experienced pilots by the end of this year.
“We are impressed by the volume of applications and, more importantly, by the caliber and diversity of the candidates applying for these positions,” said Captain Hank Krakowski, vice president, Flight Operations. “We set extremely high standards for our pilots and are looking for the best of the best to join our distinguished team.”
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| Monday, July 30, 2007 |
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Lockheed Martin C-130J Delivery To Air Mobility Command Continues USAF Airlift Recapitalization
By FlyingNews @ 2:45 PM :: 119 Views ::
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Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today delivered the second C-130J Super Hercules to an Air Mobility Command active duty combat delivery unit. After accepting the new C-130J, Maj. Gen. James Hawkins, Commander 18th Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., flew the aircraft to Little Rock AFB, Ark., where it will operate as part of the 463rd Airlift Group.
"The C-130 in general has been a true workhorse. The J-model provides so much more capability, especially in dealing with the high altitude and hot temperatures our crews encounter in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said General Hawkins during the delivery ceremony. “What the C 130J will do for air mobility is incredible. One C-130J does the work of three C-130Es. So this recapitalization effort will yield big dividends as we continue to support the Global War on Terror.”
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| Monday, July 30, 2007 |
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Canadian H-92™ Helicopter Fly-by-Wire Technology Performs successfully in initial Ground Runs
By FlyingNews @ 2:42 PM :: 101 Views ::
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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today reported the successful ground testing of new fly-by-wire technology designed to improve significantly the maneuverability, safety and effectiveness of aircraft. It will debut on 28 H-92™ helicopters that the Canadian military forces will begin receiving in early 2009. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
The fly-by-wire system electronically links the controls inside the cockpit with the exterior actuators, the movement of which enable the aircraft to maneuver where and how the pilot intends. Eliminating the traditional mechanical linkage saves weight, reduces maintenance costs, adds capability and improves performance. The new system was developed in association with BAE Systems.
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| Monday, July 30, 2007 |
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Release of Flight Safety Investigation Report for Fatal Snowbirds Crash on December 10, 2004
By FlyingNews @ 2:33 PM :: 106 Views ::
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The Snowbird solos (#8 Opposing Solo and #9 Lead Solo) were conducting training over the abandoned Mossbank aerodrome, about 30 nautical miles south of 15 Wing Moose Jaw. At the time of the accident, the solos were performing a "co-loop", which consists of the two aircraft performing opposing direction loops. As the two aircraft neared the top of the loop, it became evident that there was potential for a collision. Accordingly, one aircraft maintained a predicted flight path (as briefed prior to the mission) so that the other pilot could manoeuvre his aircraft to make the miss. When it was evident that a collision was still imminent, one pilot initiated an evasive manoeuvre to the inside of the loop, his briefed safe exit direction. Immediately following this action, a collision occurred at the top of the loop at about 3500 feet above ground level with the two aircraft having a closing speed between 360 and 400 knots. Both aircraft were destroyed during the collision.
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| Monday, July 30, 2007 |
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Bombardier Learjet 60 XR Enters Service
By FlyingNews @ 2:27 PM :: 155 Views ::
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Bombardier today announced that its midsize Learjet 60 XR business jet entered service this week with Cloud Nine Aviation, of Los Angeles, CA. The program milestone was highlighted with an employee delivery ceremony at the Learjet manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas.
“We are delighted to celebrate this first entry into service and look forward to giving our customers the opportunity to fully experience this fantastic new jet,” said Mike Fahey, vice-president, Learjet sales, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The Learjet 60 XR jet combines unparallelled performance and low operating costs with new technology and enhanced comfort. Our customers are sure to love this new aircraft as much as it popular predecessor.”
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| Monday, July 30, 2007 |
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Texas Sport KwikBild™ Program to Start, Dates Set
By FlyingNews @ 2:20 PM :: 115 Views ::
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Texas Sport Aircraft Company announced today the 2007 schedule for the company's KwikBild™ builder's assistance program. KwikBild™ offers Texas Sport customers a choice of 14- or 21-day programs plus paint and instrument panel options.
The next scheduled KwikBild™ program will commence on Monday, September 17, 2007. The program runs for two weeks and is designed to ensure that the customer completes their aircraft through fuselage assembly and covering, ready for primer and paint. The 14-day KwikBild™ program consists of two 6-day work-weeks.
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| Monday, July 30, 2007 |
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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
By FlyingNews @ 2:12 PM :: 105 Views ::
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28157 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-046-AD; Amendment 39-15138;AD 2007-15-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final Rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is prompted due to the discovery of cracks in the upper wing strut fittings of some PC-6 aircraft.
It is possible that the spherical bearing of the wing strut fittings installed in the underwing can be loose in the fitting or cannot rotate because of corrosion. In this condition, the joint cannot function as designed and fatigue cracks may then develop. Undetected cracks in this area could lead to failure of the upper attachment fitting. This could result in the failure of the wing structure with subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 4, 2007.
On September 4, 2007, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD.
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| Friday, July 27, 2007 |
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Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Completes 1,000th Flight
By FlyingNews @ 5:51 PM :: 119 Views ::
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The high-flying RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial systems (UAS) built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) recently completed their 1,000th flight. The fourth production Global Hawk, designated AF-4, flew the milestone mission June 14-15 in support of the global war on terrorism (GWOT).
"AF-4 cruised at extremely high altitudes for more than 18 hours without refueling -- a feat that very few aircraft, manned or unmanned, have matched thus far," said Gary Ervin, vice president for Northrop Grumman's Integrated Systems sector.
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| Friday, July 27, 2007 |
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FAA Announces Changes to Make Restricted Airspace Over National Capital Region More Safe and Secure
By FlyingNews @ 5:44 PM :: 119 Views ::
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is modifying the restricted airspace over the National Capital Region to make it safer, more secure and easier for pilots to navigate.
The new, circular 30-nautical-mile-radius restricted area eliminates the “mouse ears” shape of the current Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) and allows pilots to use a single navigational aid instead of the four in use today. That change, which will go into effect on August 30, 2007, frees 33 airports and helipads from the current restrictions in approximately 1,800 square miles of airspace, significantly reducing the economic impact on the general aviation community.
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| Friday, July 27, 2007 |
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Air Force personnel doing final checks on C-17 before delivery to Canada
By FlyingNews @ 5:37 PM :: 126 Views ::
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small group of Canadian Air Force personnel and others are working enthusiastically behind the scenes at the Boeing plant in Long Beach, California to prepare for the arrival of the first Canadian C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at 8 Wing Trenton next month.
The members are working on a myriad of checks and balances that will allow Canada to receive its first C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter next month. Staff from the Project Management Office at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa and the Directorate of Technical Airworthiness have spent thousands of hours over the past several months preparing for the declaration.
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| Thursday, July 26, 2007 |
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Boeing Flies Blended Wing Body Research Aircraft
By FlyingNews @ 4:12 PM :: 143 Views ::
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The innovative Boeing [NYSE: BA] Blended Wing Body (BWB) research aircraft -- designated the X-48B -- flew for the first time last week at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
The 21-foot wingspan, 500-pound unmanned test vehicle took off for the first time at 8:42 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on July 20 and climbed to an altitude of 7,500 feet before landing 31 minutes later.
"We've successfully passed another milestone in our work to explore and validate the structural, aerodynamic and operational efficiencies of the BWB concept," said Bob Liebeck, BWB program manager for Boeing Phantom Works, the company's advanced R&D unit. "We already have begun to compare actual flight-test data with the data generated earlier by our computer models and in the wind tunnel."
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| Thursday, July 26, 2007 |
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MNG Technic signs agreements with UM Air and Flightline
By FlyingNews @ 1:41 PM :: 199 Views ::
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MNG Technic have signed agreements with Ukraine operator UM Air for DC-9 type Aircrafts’ C Check service and with British operator Flightline for MD-83 type Aircrafts’ C Check service. UM Air’s Aircraft will be arriving in MNG Technic Maintenance Center located in Istanbul Ataturk Airport on July 30th while Flightline aircraft will have maintenance services in the same address on Agu 13th.
About MNG Technic
MNG TECHNIC, which was founded in 2002 as a subsidiary of MNG Group of Companies, is providing line and heavy Maintenance at its base in Istanbul, Turkey.
MNG Technic is providing Base Maintenance Services at its base in Istanbul, Turkey, as well as Line Maintenance Services in Istanbul and Antalya.
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| Thursday, July 26, 2007 |
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PIPERJET ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONES
By FlyingNews @ 1:33 PM :: 126 Views ::
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Progress on Piper Aircraft’s revolutionary, new PiperJet continues to be strong with major program milestones achieved in wind tunnel testing, construction of the first prototype and development of production tooling.
“We’re making great progress with engineering evaluation and development, first flight and eventual certification,” said Bob Kromer, Piper’s Vice President of Sales, during a news conference held here today.
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| Thursday, July 26, 2007 |
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New Commander for Canada's Air Force
By FlyingNews @ 1:14 PM :: 104 Views ::
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Command of Canada's Air Force officially changed hands at a ceremony held today at the Canada Aviation Museum.
Lieutenant-General Angus Watt assumed command of the Air Force, taking over from Lieutenant-General Steve Lucas at a ceremony presided over by General Rick Hillier, the Chief of the Defence Staff.
"The Air Force has made remarkable strides forward under the command of LGen Lucas," said LGen Watt. "The Air Force is truly on the path of renewing, revitalizing and developing its capabilities to help face Canada's defence and security challenges of the 21st century. I look forward to having the opportunity to lead the highly professional men and women of Canada's Air Force in this important mission."
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| Thursday, July 26, 2007 |
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Boeing, Air India Celebrate First 777-200LR Delivery
By FlyingNews @ 1:09 PM :: 110 Views ::
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The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Mumbai, India-based Air India today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 777-200LR (Longer Range) Worldliner airplane. This is the first 777 from Air India's order of 68 Boeing jetliners. The airline will receive an additional three 777-200LR Worldliner and three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes this year.
Air India's order for 68 Boeing jetliners, placed in December 2005, was the largest commercial airplane order in India's civil aviation history in terms of price. The order consisted of 23 777s, including eight 777-200LR Worldliners and 15 777-300ERs, and 27 787-8 Dreamliners. Additionally, Air India Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, ordered 18 Next-Generation 737-800s.
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| Thursday, July 26, 2007 |
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Truth Check: Big Airlines’ Latest Ad Twists the Truth Again
By FlyingNews @ 1:05 PM :: 128 Views ::
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The Air Transport Association (ATA), the trade association representing the major commercial airlines, is at it again, recently running deceptive new advertisements in airports around the country on the CNN Airport Network. Unfortunately, this ad is just the latest thinly veiled attempt by the airlines to garner support for another billion dollar tax cut that they will not pass on to consumers.
The ad begins by stating that “America’s air traffic controllers are using 1950’s technology” and then cuts to executives in a small jet drinking champagne on their way to a golf outing – an image that is clearly intended to suggest that corporate CEOs and jets comprise the majority of general aviation flights. This is directly misleading given that the jets seen in the commercial comprise only 4% of all general aviation aircraft, and vast majority of general aviation aircraft are used for small businesses, agricultural uses, and providing other crucial services to small communities that the airlines do not serve.
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| Wednesday, July 25, 2007 |
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Garmin Embraces ADS-B With New Capabilities for Transponders
By FlyingNews @ 3:11 PM :: 194 Views ::
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Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), is continuing to advance Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) avionics in the general aviation market segment by enabling the popular GTX 330 and GTX 33 transponders with 1090 MHz Extended Squitter (ES) transmission capabilities. The 1090 MHz ES will be available as an optional upgrade for GTX 330 and GTX 33 transponders.
“Providing a 1090 MHz ES to the general aviation market will increase situational awareness and safety of flight once the ADS-B system is fully implemented,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. “ADS-B technology is a critical step toward realizing the FAA’s vision of NextGen, and our leading-edge ADS-B products are a building block for the future.
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| Wednesday, July 25, 2007 |
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COLUMBIA DELIVERS 55 NEW AIRCRAFT IN Q2
By FlyingNews @ 3:04 PM :: 98 Views ::
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Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation announced today that it delivered 55 new Columbia 350 and 400 aircraft in the second quarter of 2007, more than double the number delivered during the same period in 2006.
Columbia’s 2007 delivery pace is well ahead of the figures the Company posted in 2006; though officials caution that comparing 2006 to 2007 can lead to misconceptions.
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| Wednesday, July 25, 2007 |
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Boeing Starts Flight Tests for Canada's First C-17
By FlyingNews @ 2:59 PM :: 98 Views ::
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The first of four Boeing [NYSE: BA] C-17 Globemaster IIIs for the Canadian Defense Forces took flight for the first time Monday, a major milestone leading to the aircraft's delivery on Aug. 8. With a takeoff weight of 460,000 pounds, (208,650 kg), the advanced airlifter lifted off from Long Beach, Calif., at 3:36 p.m. Pacific time, and flew for three hours and 45 minutes.
Led by Boeing production pilot Joel Brown, the seven-person crew put the C-17 through a series of functional checks, flying west over the Pacific Ocean, before returning to the facility where Boeing assembles and tests C-17s prior to delivery.
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| Wednesday, July 25, 2007 |
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Sonex Aircraft, LLC and AeroConversions Unveil E-Flight Initiative for Sport Aircraft Alternative Energy Research & Development
By FlyingNews @ 2:25 PM :: 183 Views ::
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At a press conference held today on AeroShell Square at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007, Sonex Aircraft, LLC and AeroConversions Products made the official unveiling of the E-Flight Initiative, pioneering alternative energy research & development for sport aircraft, with an informational forum to follow tomorrow, July 25 at 11:30 am in AirVenture forum building 11. The unveiling included a proof-of-concept prototype electric powerplant installed in a Waiex airframe and the event was kicked-off with opening remarks by EAA President Tom Poberezny.
In 2006 Sonex Aircraft, LLC’s research and development team began work on what is now called the “E-Flight Initiative.” E-Flight is a push to explore viable alternative energies for powering sport aircraft and improve the efficiency and performance of current products and technologies to keep aviation affordable for the average pilot, and to keep recreational aviation available to future generations of pilots.
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| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
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ROTORWAY’S NEW A600 TALON
By FlyingNews @ 1:16 PM :: 522 Views ::
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RotorWay International’s new helicopter, the A600 Talon debuts, at AirVenture 2007. The Talon is the first craft to be produced at the 40-year-old company’s new factory, and the result of RotorWay’s veteran team members and private ownership.
“The A600 Talon is the first of a new generation of RotorWay machines, built on a tradition of delivering on our promises,” said CEO Grant Norwitz, as the machine went through its paces for the cameras early in the Arizona morning of the fifth of July. “With our new facilities, our new programs, and our commitment to establishing an atmosphere in which certification of future designs will be fulfilled, the Talon exemplifies the spirit of RotorWay: strong traditions and fresh thinking.”
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| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
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Pratt & Whitney Canada Wins New Deals with Epic Aircraft
By FlyingNews @ 1:14 PM :: 289 Views ::
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Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) today won two new contracts from Epic Aircraft. Epic chose a PW600 engine to power its Victory very light jet (VLJ). P&WC will be the exclusive supplier for the five-seat Victory starting with aircraft number 7. Epic has also selected the PT6A-67 turboprop engine to power its new six-seat Dynasty aircraft. P&WC is a United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) company.
“P&WC’s market-leading PW600 engine family is the perfect choice for the Victory VLJ,” said Rick Schrameck, chairman and CEO of Epic. “We have selected a PW615 variant to power the current Victory VLJ, with the goal of developing a PW617-powered, fully certified version of the Victory.”
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| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
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PASS TO CONGRESS: FAA NEGLECTING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL INFRASTRUCTURE
By FlyingNews @ 1:13 PM :: 108 Views ::
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Tom Brantley, national president of the Professional Airways Systems Specialists, AFL-CIO (PASS), warned members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Aviation, today that the FAA is neglecting the buildings and facilities that accommodate critical National Airspace System (NAS) equipment and the employees who operate and maintain those systems.
Brantley expressed concern over technicians in the field reporting instances in which employees fell through rotting floors and fell off unstable stairways. In addition, exposure to mold and asbestos is a serious issue at numerous facilities that has the potential to impact the health of employees for years to come. Many reports around the country also cite severe rodent infestations. “The FAA is often touting its safety record; however, when it comes to its own employees, safety appears to be low on its priority list,” said Brantley. “It is deplorable that the FAA would knowingly subject its employees to such heinous working conditions.”
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| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
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Mooney Acclaim Deliveries Surpass Milestone with 50th Delivery
By FlyingNews @ 1:09 PM :: 133 Views ::
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Mooney Airplane Company’s high performance leader, the M20 TN Acclaim, is known for its exceptional performance at altitude, reaching speeds up to 237 knots (273 mph) at 25,000 feet. That makes it the fastest piston single-engine airplane in production. But, it has proven to be a great performer on the ground, as well, surpassing its 50th delivery earlier this month. The first Acclaim was delivered in November of 2006.
“The Acclaim’s performance in the marketplace rivals its performance in the air,” said Mooney vice president of sales and marketing David Copeland. “Sales took off and began climbing as soon as we introduced the airplane at the 2006 Sun ‘N Fun Fly-In, and they haven’t slowed down. We currently have a strong backlog for both the Ovations and the Acclaim. At its current rate of acceptance, the Acclaim is on track to be the most successful Mooney ever,” he added.
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| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
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Cessna Receives Order for one SkyCatcher and 12 Skyhawks to Scandinavian Aviation Academy
By FlyingNews @ 1:02 PM :: 108 Views ::
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Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at the EAA AirVenture 2007 that Scandinavian Aviation Academy, based in Västerås, Sweden has ordered one Cessna SkyCatcher – Cessna’s recently announced Light Sport Aircraft – and 12 Skyhawks.
“We’re excited to be one of the first European flight schools to sign up for Cessna’s new SkyCatcher,” said Scandinavian Aviation Academy President Mats Holmgren. “This new aircraft will make flying affordable for many customers who have previously been unable to start or continue to fly. Our new Skyhawks, equipped with the Garmin G1000, will renew and expand our previous fleet of Cessna single engine trainers, giving our students access to the new glass cockpit technology.”
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| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 |
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Alliance for Aviation Across America Denounces Latest Airline Tax Cut Scheme
By FlyingNews @ 12:59 PM :: 118 Views ::
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The Alliance for Aviation Across America today denounced the latest commercial airline tax cut scheme, introduced last week in the Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure hearing by a representative of one of the major commercial airlines. The proposal, which was presented on behalf of the Air Transport Association, would radically overhaul the current funding structure in favor of a new ticket tax formula that would provide a huge tax break for the airlines. Significantly, there is an exception built into the proposal for flights of less than 250 miles, which appears to include some of their most profitable and congested routes. The airlines introduced their proposal as Congress is considering reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration.
“The airlines have waited until Congress has fewer than 30 legislative days remaining before FAA reauthorization expires to offer their proposal, and it turns out their plan is just one more thinly veiled attempt to get a huge tax break at the expense of small businesses and communities,” stated Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America.
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