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| Posted: 04 Dec 2012 01:07 AM PST ----------------------------------------------------------------- Aero-News Network "Propwash" E-Mail Aero-News Summary A Free E-Mail Newsletter ISSN: 12.04.12 Issue 156/04 Aero-News.Net 'Propwash' Daily News Provided to registered subscribers, Daily: ISSN: 1530-9339 For Subscribe/Unsubscribe procedures: Manage Your Subscription here For Subscribe/Unsubscribe procedures and Privacy Statement, scroll to end. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to this day's ANN 'Propwash' Daily News Brief. We welcome and encourage your comments, criticism and suggestions... and hope that you'll become active members of the ANN community, though we'd like to ask you one big favor... PLEASE TELL EVERYONE ABOUT AERO-NEWS! NEWS SUMMARY: Remember... You Have to Go to www.aero-news.net to read the WHOLE story! There's much more! ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN Daily Sponsor: 12.04.12 Edition: Aero-TV: Kestrel vs. Icing - Cox and Company Brings EMEDS To The Fight Alan Klapmeier's Icing Solution For The Kestrel Relies On Exciting Technology One of the more intriguing announcement to come out of NBAA2012 was the Kestrel Aircraft Company revelation that Cox and Company, of Plainsville, NY, had been chosen to supply the Ice Protection System for the Kestrel aircraft currently under development. Kestrel Aircraft CEO and President, Alan Klapmeier, stated, “We are very pleased to add Cox, as one of Kestrel’s development partners. We believe the Electro-Mechanical Expulsion Deicing System (EMEDS) is a perfect fit for our aircraft’s mission profile. EMEDS allows effective ice removal while retaining a laminar flow wing. This is critical factor for achieving high speed and reducing drag and fuel consumption. Also EMEDS has lower lifetime costs than other deicing systems. We are committed to our focus on operating cost for our future customers.” EMEDS is, reportedly, a sophisticated Low Power Ice Protection system. EMEDS has already been adapted to business, commercial and military/government aircraft and has been in service for more than ten years on hundreds of aircraft. EMEDS components are mounted inside the leading edge and are therefore not subjected to atmospheric or environmental hazards. There is nothing to service or replace. Cox's EMEDS is also the first new ice protection technology certified for flight into known icing conditions by the FAA in over 40 years. The installation provides a smooth leading edge surface that produces lower aerodynamic drag and reduced fuel consumption. Copyright 2012, Aero-News Network, Inc., All Rights Reserved. FMI: www.coxandco.com, www.kestrel.aero, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commbus.cfm?ContentBlockID=f9acf5ec-913f-48af-b6e7-0c6be17419b9 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dassault's nEUROn Makes Its Maiden Flight Stealth Technology UAS Demonstrator To Undergo Testing Until 2014 The nEUROn, Europe’s unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) stealth technology demonstrator, successfully completed its maiden flight from the Dassault Aviation company’s flight test base in Istres, in collaboration with the flight test personnel of the French defense procurement agency (DGA), on December 1st. The nEUROn program was launched in 2005 by Dassault for the French Ministry of Defense (DGA), and involves France, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Greece and Switzerland. In a news release, the company says it defines a future for the aeronautic excellence of Europe. With Dassault Aviation as prime contractor, the program was designed to pool the skills and technical knowledge of Alenia Aermacchi (Italy), Saab (Sweden), EADS-CASA (Spain), HAI (Greece), RUAG (Switzerland) and Thales (France). With a length of 30 feet, a wingspan of 41 feet and an empty weight of 5 tons, the aircraft is powered by a Rolls-Royce Turbomeca “Adour” engine. The nEUROn will continue to undergo testing in France until 2014, at which time it will be sent to Vidsel in Sweden for a series of operational trials. It will then go to the Perdadesfogu range (Italy) for further tests, in particular firing and stealth measurements. The aircraft is similar in size and configuration to the X-47B developed by Northrop Grumman and currently being tested for aircraft carrier operations by the U.S. Navy. (nEUROn image provided by Dassault) FMI: www.dassault-aviation.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=eb0cae38-4607-40ef-8fbf-b5695b4a0821 ----------------------------------------------------------------- EASA Certifies A320 'Sharklets' Airbus Expects Certification Of Wingtip Devices On Other Models To Follow EASA has certified the "Sharklet" wingtip devices on airbus A320s with CFM engines. This certification, received from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA), is expected to be followed "very soon" by FAA certification, Airbus said. “The certification of Airbus’ Sharklets is a milestone which paves the way for airlines to benefit from savings in fuel of around four percent," said Tom Williams, Executive Vice President of Programs at Airbus. "That’s better than we’d anticipated. The annual greenhouse gas emission reduction per aircraft equipped with Sharklets will be approximately 1,000 tonnes of CO2 – that’s equivalent to taking 200 cars off the roads.” For the flight test campaign, A320 Family aircraft with both CFM56 and V2500 engines have recently taken to the skies with Sharklets. When complete, this flight testing will represent approximately 600 flight-hours spread over 9-10 months. Certification of the remaining aircraft/engine variants with Sharklets will therefore follow in the coming months. By the end of 2012, Air Asia will become the first airline to take delivery of Sharklet-equipped A320s. Due to what Airbus says is very strong customer demand for Sharklets, all Airbus’ single-aisle final assembly lines (FALs) will be engaged in building A320 Family aircraft with the devices. These FALs are located in Toulouse, Hamburg and Tianjin and will soon be followed by an additional A320 FAL in Alabama. Sharklets wingtip devices are made from composites and are about 8 feet tall. Attached to the A320’s wing-tip during the assembly process, Airbus says they reduce fuel burn and emissions by improving the aerodynamics of the aircraft while increasing range. They are an option on new-build aircraft, and are standard on the A320neo Family. Airbus has been in a dispute with Aviation Partners Boeing over the devices, which the smaller company says infringe on its patents for blended winglets. (Image provided by Airbus) FMI: www.airbus.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=51bc47bc-ebfb-4b74-9d26-efb5e6738cbf ----------------------------------------------------------------- EADS Discussing New State Shareholder Structure Aerospace Company Says It Is Too Early To Release Details Of Any Changes State participation in the European aerospace giant EADS was a topic of conversation between France, Germany, EADS, and Daimler over the weekend, according to media reports. But EADS says that the details being reported in the media are still just speculation. Reuters reports that, according to the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the discussions focused on a cap for the states of 30 percent of EADS, the parent company of Airbus, Eurocopter, and Astrium. France and Germany would each hold 12 percent and Spain 4 percent. That would leave 2 percent that states could acquire in the future. The talks also reportedly discussed the level of state participation in the company's management structure. But EADS says all of the figures being reported in the media are just speculation, and that no final decisions have been made. In a media release, the company said only that it could confirm that key shareholders are discussing potential changes in the company shareholding structure and corporate governance. "The company is participating actively in such discussions, as appropriate, with the support of its Board of Directors, with the objective to preserve and enhance, where appropriate, the interests of all stakeholders, including shareholders, clients and employees," the statement said. "The currently-discussed potential changes are likely to require the approval of EADS NV shareholders and there can be no certainty that these discussions will be conclusive. A further announcement will be made as appropriate. FMI: www.eads.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=5f8c233f-7a54-49c8-9943-d53251d53cfd ----------------------------------------------------------------- Army Reportedly Leaning Towards New Scout Helicopter Other Option Is Extending The Life Of The Kiowa Warrior Army officials are reportedly backing a plan to replace the long-serving OH-58 Kiowa Warrior scout helicopter, rather than try to extend the life of the existing aircraft which first flew during the Vietnam era. If a new aircraft is pursued, it will be the Army's third attempt to procure a replacement. Reuters reports that a new acquisition program was agreed to last week by Army acquisition chief Heidi Shyu and others, but sources not authorized to speak to the media told the news service that the program does not yet have the blessing of the Pentagon or senior Army officials. The major players are already lining up with proposals for the replacement aircraft. Boeing says it will offer an armed version of the AH-6 Little bird. Interest has also been expressed by Eurocopter, Bell Helicopter, AgustaWestland, MD Helicopters, and AVX Aircraft. A lot hinges on flight demonstrations currently underway by several of the companies, along with visits to factories of the manufacturers which do not have a demonstrator currently available. The Army says that no decision would be made until after those demonstrations are complete. And then there is the federal budget and sequestration to consider, though Army officials say that the program could well proceed even if the automatic spending cuts amounting to $500 billion over ten years are triggered in January. If a new procurement program goes forward, it would be the latest effort in a series dating back to 2004. Bell Helicopter had begun work on an armed reconnaissance helicopter for the Army in 2008, but that program was cancelled when costs rose sharply beyond the original estimates. (Kiowa Warrior image from file) FMI: www.army.mil For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=770137a2-0b89-418c-9f5d-5d08a6343059 ----------------------------------------------------------------- New NextGen Technology Improves Safety, Efficiency In Western Colorado FAA Activates WAM Around Montrose Regional Airport The FAA and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced the activation of new NextGen technology Monday that will help pilots address inclement weather around Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ) in western Colorado. The technology, known as Wide Area Multilateration (WAM), improves safety and efficiency by allowing air traffic controllers to track aircraft in mountainous areas that are outside radar coverage. “Safety is our highest priority, and this is an excellent example of state and federal governments working together to not only improve safety and efficiency, but also provide immediate economic benefits,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “The new technology will help local businesses that depend on private and commercial aviation.” The WAM deployment around Montrose is part of the Colorado Surveillance Project, which is a partnership between the FAA and CDOT, which began providing radar-like service to the mountain communities of Craig, Hayden, Steamboat Springs and Rifle in 2009. The FAA and State of Colorado expect to complete the project by deploying WAM around Durango, Gunnison and Telluride in summer 2013. “This system will allow pilots to fly search and rescue missions in weather conditions that would have previously kept them grounded,” said Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “It also will support Colorado’s tourism by enabling pilots to land in conditions that previously caused diversions or flight delays.” “We are constantly looking for ways to improve efficiencies,” said CDOT Aeronautics Division Director David Gordon. “Partnering with the FAA on applying this new and improved surveillance will translate into more efficient flight paths, saved time, reduced fuel burn and enhanced economic benefits to our mountain resort communities and airports.” WAM is a NextGen technology that tracks aircraft using a network of small sensors deployed in remote areas. Aircraft transponders receive and send back signals to these sensors. System computers immediately analyze those signals and determine the aircraft’s precise location. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, paid for the sensor site preparation and the system’s equipment, power and telecommunications. The FAA maintains and operates the system. FMI: www.faa.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=9ef91c74-5ddc-43a0-80e4-12faf2a61056 ----------------------------------------------------------------- NTSB Prelim: Heli-Lunch Break Goes Wrong Pilot Secured Helo, Reached For Lunch, Helo Takes Off... OK... ouch. There are those who will tell you that they've done this kind of thing without a hiont of a problem... but securing a running helo, and relinquishing the ability to quickly retake control simply sounds like an accident waiting to happen... and this time, in particular, it was. NTSB Identification: WPR13TA051 14 CFR Public Use Accident occurred Friday, November 23, 2012 in Newfield, AZ Aircraft: EUROCOPTER AS350, registration: N3984A Injuries: 1 Uninjured. This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this public aircraft accident report. On November 23, 2012, about 1410 mountain standard time, an American Eurocopter Corporation AS350 B3 helicopter, N3984A, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while maneuvering near Newfield, Arizona. The helicopter was registered to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), of Washington, D.C. The certified commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the routine air patrol mission, which was conducted as a Public Use flight, and a CBP flight plan was filed. The flight departed on the mission from the Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), about 1210. In a postaccident statement provided to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge, the pilot reported that after he landed for a lunch break with the helicopter’s engine running at 100 percent flat pitch, he secured collective in the full bottom position and fractioned the cyclic. The pilot stated that as he was in the process of retrieving his lunch, the helicopter suddenly became light on its forward skids and began to slightly pitch up. The pilot further stated that at this time he corrected the slight pitch with forward cyclic to ensure skid contact with the ground. The pilot revealed that within seconds the aircraft began to exhibit vertical dynamic oscillations that continued to worsen, at which time he applied collective to lift off in an attempt to regain aircraft stability. However, as the helicopter lifted off, an uncommanded downward change in pitch resulted in a nose-low attitude. The pilot stated that he then applied aft cyclic to compensate, but when in about a 5 foot hover the helicopter immediately began an uncontrollable left yaw. Due to the lack of tail rotor authority, the helicopter continued to pivot left for about 180 degrees before the pilot was able to land the aircraft. After securing the engine and egressing the helicopter, the pilot observed that both tail rotor blades had separated and that the aft section of the tail boom was severed. The closest weather reporting facility was located at the Nogales International Airport (OLS), Nogales, Arizona, which is about 50 nautical miles west of the accident site. At 1354, the OLS weather was reported as wind 080 degrees at 12 knots, visibility 10 miles, sky clear, temperature 27 degrees Celsius (C), dew point -02 degrees, and an altimeter setting of 30.18 inches of mercury. On November 26, 2012, the helicopter was recovered to a secure location for further examination. FMI: www.ntsb.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=33ab0ece-2ec8-4b72-9dd7-093d97b35bfa ----------------------------------------------------------------- Qatar Airways Endorses Larger A350 XWB Models Converts Orders To All -900 And -1000 Variants The State of Qatar’s national airline, Qatar Airways and Airbus have signed an amendment to convert its existing firm order for twenty A350-800s, forty A350-900s and twenty A350-1000s to 43 A350-900s and 37 A350-1000s. Qatar Airways’ total order for A350 XWB aircraft remains at 80 aircraft. “We have taken the time necessary to come to today’s decision in favor of the larger A350 XWB models which we believe are best suited to our business model,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways’ CEO. “Qatar Airways has been involved in the development of the A350 XWB from the very early days. So we are truly delighted with their decision to grow their business with the two larger A350 XWB models,” said Fabrice Bregier, Airbus’ President and CEO. “This decision by Qatar Airways not only confirms the market trend towards larger A350’s but it also demonstrates the value of offering, as we do with the A350 XWB, a true family of aircraft from which our customers can select the models that best meet their individual requirements.” (Image provided by Airbus) FMI: www.airbus.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=1d19ccbc-5652-4d07-8992-3ed64d9cedc9 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Advanced Simulation Platform Selected For Virgin Galactic Training Quantum3D IDX 7000 Image Generator Allows Virgin Galactic To Train The World's First Spaceline Pilots It makes sense that pilots training to fly spacecraft that aren't yet flying on a regular basis will need some simulator time to get them ready to carry passengers to the fringe of space. To provide that training, Virgin Galactic has ordered Quantum3D's six-channel Independence IDX 7000 image generator, which will be used to train pilots on spaceship equipment and command. "Our first priority in sub-orbital space exploration is safety, and by leveraging Quantum3D's IDX 7000 with the most advanced image generation, we are giving our pilots the best training available for space exploration," said Keith Colmer, senior test pilot, Virgin Galactic (pictured). "Quantum3D created an impressive high quality database, including imagery of our spaceship models, buildings, hangars, and spaceport to provide the most realistic simulation possible for our pilots, which will assist in creating a space program to support flying almost anyone to space and back safely." The IDX 7000 offers enhanced performance and capabilities to deliver Virgin Galactic a versatile and powerful simulation and training platform that can be setup in a dedicated room or easily transported, to meet a range of onsite, on-location and mobile training needs. Combined with Mantis shader-based real-time scene management software with geo-specific, worldwide synthetic environments, Virgin Galactic will be able to train their pilots in a variety of simulations, from instrument/cockpit familiarization to a full range of special effects, sensors, weather, and lighting, along with mission-critical functions such as height-above-terrain and line-of-sight intersection testing. "Virgin Galactic is on the cusp of a new frontier – making sub-orbital space accessibility a reality," said Wade Guindy, president, Quantum3D. "We are proud to have Virgin Galactic using our IDX 7000 image generator and Mantis software to train their pilots for the future of consumer space travel." FMI: www.virgingalactic.com, www.quantum3d.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=ca4083e1-ab71-4ddc-8ca1-6766d548befa ----------------------------------------------------------------- Canadian Aerospace Review Calls For Policy And Program Renewal Aim Is To Foster The Global Competitiveness Of Canada's Aerospace And Space Sectors The aerospace and space sectors make critical contributions to Canada's prosperity and security, but if those sectors are to remain vibrant and competitive over the next 20 to 30 years, relevant public policies and programs will need to keep pace with rapidly changing global conditions. That is the central finding of the arm's-length Aerospace Review, which was launched by the Government of Canada on February 27, 2012. The Honourable David Emerson, Review Head, submitted the Review's report to the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, and released the report to the public at an event held at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa Friday. Mr. Emerson was supported in the Review by an Advisory Council of three members: Sandra Pupatello, Jacques Roy, and Jim Quick. The Review drew on information and advice from industry, researchers, organized labour, and governments across Canada and abroad. The Review's report is divided into two volumes: one on the aerospace sector, entitled Beyond the Horizon: Canada's Interests and Future in Aerospace, and one on the space sector, entitled Reaching Higher: Canada's Interests and Future in Space. The Aerospace volume includes recommendations that the Government of Canada: 1) Support aerospace technology demonstration projects and collaborative research. 2) Negotiate bilateral cooperation agreements with traditional partners like the United States and Europe, and emerging powers like China and India. 3) Require that companies seeking to sell aircraft to the government make firm commitments on the industrial and technological benefits that will flow to the Canadian economy as a result of the sale. 4) Work with industry, provinces and territories, academic institutions, and unions to promote studies in science and engineering, and careers in the aerospace and space sectors. "Canada has every reason to be proud of its status as a global aerospace power. Designing and building planes, helicopters, and simulators - and the systems and parts that go into them - have made us more innovative, more prosperous, and safer," Emerson said. He emphasized, however, that the rise of ambitious new players means Canada cannot rest on the laurels of its past success. "We need to redouble our efforts to develop the aerospace technologies of the future and secure our place in global markets and supply chains," he said, adding that "the right combination of business acumen, cutting-edge research, and government policies will allow Canada to remain an aerospace power for decades to come." The Space volume includes recommendations that the government: 1) Set 10-year, 5-year, and annual priorities for the Canadian Space Program. 2) Conduct competitive processes when seeking to purchase space assets and services, with bids assessed on the basis of their price, their responsiveness to operational requirements, and their industrial and technological value for the Canadian space sector. 3) Create conditions conducive to the expansion of space-related commercial activity. "Canada's national interest demands that we make effective use of space to unlock wealth, secure our coastlines and borders, protect our population, and deliver services. This is becoming even truer as the North opens," Emerson said. Calling for a "reset" of the Canadian Space Program, Emerson said, "we need clarity of purpose with respect to what we want to do in space, on-time and on-budget delivery of space assets and services, and increased focus on space-related innovation and entrepreneurship." FMI: www.aerospacereview.ca For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=d72b3604-2821-4b1f-b04b-cc2ba961c5be ----------------------------------------------------------------- Aviation Educator Hall of Fame Now Tax Exempt IRS Grants 501(c)(3) Status Effective May 7, 2012 The Aviation Educator Hall of Fame (AEHOF) tells ANN that they were recently granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. Begun in 2010 as an initiative of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), a coalition of more than 20 aviation organizations and individuals formally established the independent Hall of Fame in May 2012. The organization is led by President Jack Pelton, Vice President Steve Riethof, and Secretary Judy Phelps. Peggy Chabrian, Rod Machado, Rusty Sachs, and Thomas Turner make up the selection committee. Currently a virtual Hall of Fame, AEHOF's purpose is to select and recognize qualified nominees who, through extraordinary achievement and service of either a sustained or a one-time nature, have made outstanding contributions to aviation education generally, in a specific field of endeavor, or in a niche. Any person or group may nominate an individual for induction into AEHOF. Eligible nominees include ground, flight, and simulator instructors, pilot examiners, teachers and academicians, authors, researchers and innovators, maintenance and avionics instructors, and other aviation-education-related professionals who warrant consideration. AEHOF's goals for 2013 include inducting its inaugural class of honorees. Tax deductible donations to AEHOF can be made using the organization's online PayPal "Donate" button, or by check payable to Aviation Educator Hall of Fame, Inc., c/o POB 1026, McCall, ID 83638. For those wishing to support AEHOF by volunteering time and expertise, please email Info@AviationEducatorHoF.org. FMI: www.AviationEducatorHoF.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=9ce0f7e7-d89e-4c03-8450-6ab126d52319 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Gama Aviation Awarded Canadian Foreign Air Operator's Certificate (FAOC) Allows Operations To, From, And Within Canada Business aviation service provider the Gama Group has been awarded a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) by Transport Canada, enabling Gama Aviation to operate flights to, from and within Canada. The award of a Canadian FAOC to Farnborough, UK based Gama Aviation Ltd is part of its program of continuing investment in expanding the range of products and services for its clients. Recent enhancements include adding additional aircraft to the charter fleet and expansion of operating bases and regional offices. Earlier this year, Gama was awarded Part 129 approval by the FAA. This approval gave Gama the ability to conduct unlimited commercial operations into the United States. “These accreditations actively demonstrate Gama’s continued developments in enhancing the service we are able to offer our clients. These developments go hand in hand with the highest standards of safety, security and a very strict attention to detail in all aspects of our operation.” said Paul Cremer, Commercial Manager Gama Aviation (pictured). “Critically we are now able to meet many of our customer’s more challenging needs, such as last minute flight requests to North American and Canadian destinations.” Gama Group is headquartered at Farnborough Airport in the UK, with its American headquarters in Stratford, CT, its Middle East and North Africa headquarters at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and its Asian headquarters in Hong Kong. FMI: www.gamagroup.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commbus.cfm?ContentBlockID=83b2f2a2-775c-4ba3-8209-ecaa562574ea ----------------------------------------------------------------- US Airways, Inc. Announces Pricing Of $546 Million For Aircraft Financing Will Finance Eleven Airbus Aircraft To Be Delivered In May Of Next Year US Airways has priced an offering of two classes of enhanced equipment trust certificates (the "Certificates") in the aggregate face amount of approximately $546 million. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the offering to finance its purchase of eleven Airbus aircraft scheduled to be delivered from May 2013 to October 2013 and to use the balance, if any, for general corporate purposes, the company announced Thursday. The $546 million financing is comprised of approximately $418 million of Class A certificates with a final expected distribution date of June 3, 2025 and approximately $128 million of Class B certificates with a final expected distribution date of June 3, 2021. The Certificates are expected to be issued on December 13, 2012, subject to customary closing conditions. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acted as structuring agent for the offering. Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering; Barclays Capital Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated acted as co-managers for the offering. The Certificates have been offered under the Company's existing effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the offering has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. FMI: www.usairways.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=64db48be-a78f-47fe-af49-5f4b571afa18 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Pentagon Sees Need To Preserve Helicopter Design Capability May Fund Development Work To Keep Industry Viable A Pentagon official said in a speech Wednesday that the military may spend money on preliminary design work for a new military helicopter in the next year or two in an effort to be sure the United States does not lose critical design capability. Defense Undersecretary Frank Kendall (pictured) said at a Credit Suisse investor conference that "we really need to do something in some cases to preserve our design teams, which once they're gone away, are very hard to bring back." Reuters reports that Kendall said the defense department could fund an initiative that will study long-term needs in the rotary wing sector along the lines of a similar effort looking into what might follow the F-22 and F-35 programs. He said such an effort would "reduce the lead time to the next product," while preserving industrial capacity. While the Air Force and the Navy have both opened competitions for helicopter programs, each is considering a variant of an existing aircraft, not a "clean sheet" design. The Army is also mulling a follow-on aircraft to the Kiowa Warrior, but a decision has not been made as to whether to extend the life of the OH-58 or develop a new aircraft. Kendall said that the Army believes there is room in its budget for procurement of a new helicopter, but that would be dependant on funding levels going forward ... which is far from certain in the current environment. FMI: www.defense.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=c3d303f3-d0d9-4999-b462-32649e5e93cc ----------------------------------------------------------------- EchoStar, Arianespace Sign New Satellite Launch Services Contract Multi-Year Agreement Will Launch From French Guiana An agreement has been reached between EchoStar and Arianespace for the launch of multiple new satellites over a multi-year period from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. The new contract will provide EchoStar with launch capacity and flexibility for its industry-leading satellite program. "In July, EchoStar’s wholly owned subsidiary, Hughes completed the successful launch of EchoStar XVII with Arianespace, giving us confidence in Arianespace’s ability to execute on future launches," said Anders Johnson, president of EchoStar Satellite Services. “The Ariane 5 vehicle has been a reliable, flight-proven launch system. We look forward to relying on Ariane 5 to deliver on-time success in the execution of our near term expansion programs." EchoStar’s relationship with Arianespace dates back to 1996, when the companies successfully launched EchoStar II. “EchoStar’s renewed confidence in Arianespace is extremely gratifying to us. This launch contract allows us to play a role in the expansion of EchoStar’s broadcast and data revolution. Our dedication to quality gives customers like EchoStar a solid foundation for innovation and growth,” said Jean-Yves Le Gall, chairman and CEO of Arianespace. In 2012, Arianespace performed eight successful launches at the CSG: six Ariane 5, one Soyuz and one Vega. Starsem, its European-Russian subsidiary, has also carried out a launch of Soyuz from the Baikonur cosmodrome. The company has a Soyuz launch plus another Ariane 5 launch at CSG before the end of the year. Based on its launch performance and backlog of orders, Arianespace has been the world’s leading launch company for a number of years, capturing more than 50% of the commercial satellite launch market, equal to more than three years of business. (Ariane 5 launch image from file) FMI: www.arianespace.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=32b5cd9d-27d2-4e47-a4cc-5d2bbfad3b97 ----------------------------------------------------------------- NASA Seeks Concepts For Innovative Uses Of Large Space Telescopes RFI Published Monday Looks For New Ideas For Former NRO Instruments NASA is exploring options for innovative and imaginative uses of two large space telescopes recently transferred to the agency. In a request for information (RFI) published Monday, NASA seeks information about system concepts and architectures that would take advantage of these assets to address NASA's goals in astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary sciences, and human spaceflight. "Because there are two telescopes, there is room for projects that span the gamut of the imagination," said Michael Moore, a senior program executive at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "They range from simple balloon flights to complex missions in science using new technologies under development and the capabilities available with the International Space Station and our commercial space flight partners." The SALSO (Study on Applications of Large Space Optics) telescopes are equivalent to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in aperture, but designed to have a much wider field of view. The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) transferred the two 2.4-meter, space flight qualified telescopes to NASA in June. This hardware, developed in the late 1990s, no longer meets future NRO mission requirements. They already are being studied for possible use as a wide field infrared survey observatory, which would address the top priority recommendation in the National Research Council's 2010 Astrophysics Decadal Survey. NASA is seeking alternative goals and unique approaches in order to expand the range of concepts for use of this capable hardware. The RFI invites interested parties to provide an outline of their concept in enough detail for a next-step assessment by NASA as it prepares for future investments in diverse areas of science and technology. Respondents who submit the most interesting concepts will be invited to present their ideas at a workshop in Huntsville, Ala., in early February 2013. "We will give all ideas equal consideration and choose the most promising for further study," said Marc Allen, acting deputy associate administrator for research in NASA's Science Mission Directorate. "We want to tap into innovative ideas wherever we can find them in order to optimize use of these telescope assets." FMI; http://science.nasa.gov/salso For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=4e26e7d4-cf8c-43be-9d34-73ecbeee4ee4 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Space Stars: Generations ... New PSA's Celebrate NASA Spinoff Benefits Ads Feature Space Entertainment Icons Lockhart, Shatner, Wheaton June Lockhart, William Shatner and Wil Wheaton are the latest entertainment icons featured in new public service announcements that highlight how some of NASA's outstanding accomplishments in space are used to improve our life on Earth. Spanning generations of silver screen and television portrayals of humanity's exploration of space, the accomplished actors talk about how science fiction has become science fact, resulting in new commercial products and services that are tangible returns on investments in space technology. Much of the technology we rely on daily was developed by NASA for space exploration and then adapted or enhanced for use here on Earth. This includes many technologies used in schools, homes, cars, computers and American industry. "It's an honor to have such talented space entertainment legends donate their time to voice support for the spinoff benefits NASA brings to the nation and the world," said NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "As we turn science fiction concepts into real technologies for use in NASA missions, we're constantly creating 'spinoffs' -- commercialized products and services that have practical, down-to-Earth applications of immediate benefit to the public." The new videos are the latest in a series of celebrity educational videos aimed at increasing public awareness of the return on investment in space technology while encouraging the next generation of explorers to pursue careers in science, technology, education and mathematics. (Pictured: June Lockhart in NASA PSA) FMI: www.nasa.gov/multimedia/PSA/index.html For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=d744ef16-b34d-4451-9c4f-ed31ebb7ca18 ----------------------------------------------------------------- PennDOT Extends Aviation Art Contest Deadline To Dec. 19 Students Encouraged To Show Their Talents While Learning About Aviation The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has extended the deadline for elementary school students to submit entries for its aviation art contest until Wednesday, Dec. 19, recognizing that hurricane Sandy resulted in school closings in some regions of the state. Sponsored by PennDOT's Bureau of Aviation, the contest encourages students to display their talents and learn about aviation. This year's contest theme is "50 Years of American Space Flight." Entries will be judged in two divisions: first through third grades, and fourth and fifth grades. There will be 22 statewide winners, with one winner from each division selected from each of PennDOT's 11 district offices. Winners will receive a certificate signed by PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch and an enlarged copy of their entry. The students' schools will also receive an enlarged copy of the artwork for display. Artwork should be submitted on 8.5-by-11-inch or 9-by-12-inch paper, unframed, unmatted and unlaminated. All work must be done by hand (there is an exception for children with physical challenges). Permitted formats are: acrylic, oil paint, felt-tip pens, indelible ink, soft ballpoint pens, watercolor or crayons. Formats that are not permitted include: non-permanent media such as pencil or charcoal, computer-generated artwork and collage work using photocopies. The back of each submission should include the student's name, teacher's name, grade level, county and school address and phone number. Entries will not be returned. Winners' schools will be notified by telephone. FMI: www.dot.state.pa.us For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=b5c7ac4d-cad5-4d1c-b323-45e3bae478d5 ----------------------------------------------------------------- NASA Spacecraft Finds New Evidence For Water Ice On Mercury While It Is Closest To The Sun, Polar Craters Are In Permanent Shadow A NASA spacecraft studying Mercury has provided compelling support for the long-held hypothesis the planet harbors abundant water ice and other frozen volatile materials within its permanently shadowed polar craters. The new information comes from NASA's MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) spacecraft. Its onboard instruments have been studying Mercury in unprecedented detail since its historic arrival there in March 2011. Scientists are seeing clearly for the first time a chapter in the story of how the inner planets, including Earth, acquired their water and some of the chemical building blocks for life. "The new data indicate the water ice in Mercury's polar regions, if spread over an area the size of Washington, D.C., would be more than 2 miles thick," said David Lawrence, a MESSENGER participating scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, and lead author of one of three papers describing the findings. The papers were published online in Thursday's edition of Science Express. Spacecraft instruments completed the first measurements of excess hydrogen at Mercury's north pole, made the first measurements of the reflectivity of Mercury's polar deposits at near-infrared wavelengths, and enabled the first detailed models of the surface and near-surface temperatures of Mercury's north polar regions. Given its proximity to the sun, Mercury would seem to be an unlikely place to find ice. However, the tilt of Mercury's rotational axis is less than 1 degree, and as a result, there are pockets at the planet's poles that never see sunlight. Scientists suggested decades ago there might be water ice and other frozen volatiles trapped at Mercury's poles. The idea received a boost in 1991 when the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico detected radar-bright patches at Mercury's poles. Many of these patches corresponded to the locations of large impact craters mapped by NASA's Mariner 10 spacecraft in the 1970s. However, because Mariner saw less than 50 percent of the planet, planetary scientists lacked a complete diagram of the poles to compare with the radar images. Images from the spacecraft taken in 2011 and earlier this year confirmed all radar-bright features at Mercury's north and south poles lie within shadowed regions on the planet's surface. These findings are consistent with the water ice hypothesis. The new observations from MESSENGER support the idea that ice is the major constituent of Mercury's north polar deposits. These measurements also reveal ice is exposed at the surface in the coldest of those deposits, but buried beneath unusually dark material across most of the deposits. In the areas where ice is buried, temperatures at the surface are slightly too warm for ice to be stable. MESSENGER's neutron spectrometer provides a measure of average hydrogen concentrations within Mercury's radar-bright regions. Water ice concentrations are derived from the hydrogen measurements. "We estimate from our neutron measurements the water ice lies beneath a layer that has much less hydrogen. The surface layer is between 10 and 20 centimeters [4-8 inches] thick," Lawrence said. Additional data from detailed topography maps compiled by the spacecraft corroborate the radar results and neutron measurements of Mercury's polar region. In a second paper by Gregory Neumann of NASA's Goddard Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., measurements of the shadowed north polar regions reveal irregular dark and bright deposits at near-infrared wavelength near Mercury's north pole. "Nobody had seen these dark regions on Mercury before, so they were mysterious at first," Neumann said. The spacecraft recorded dark patches with diminished reflectance, consistent with the theory that ice in those areas is covered by a thermally insulating layer. Neumann suggests impacts of comets or volatile-rich asteroids could have provided both the dark and bright deposits, a finding corroborated in a third paper led by David Paige of the University of California at Los Angeles. "The dark material is likely a mix of complex organic compounds delivered to Mercury by the impacts of comets and volatile-rich asteroids, the same objects that likely delivered water to the innermost planet," Paige said. This dark insulating material is a new wrinkle to the story, according to MESSENGER principal investigator Sean Solomon of Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY. "For more than 20 years, the jury has been deliberating whether the planet closest to the sun hosts abundant water ice in its permanently shadowed polar regions," Solomon said. "MESSENGER now has supplied a unanimous affirmative verdict." (Images provided by NASA) FMI: www.nasa.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=43d716e3-2eae-4d86-9fd3-a38c1ede4f56 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN FAQ: Getting The Most Out Of ANN's Newsletters But Take A Moment To Do It The Right Way Reporters, like pilots, love to brag about their latest feats. With the Internet, it's even easier to spread the word. Until you hit a speed bump. 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If you see something you're really interested in, then go ahead and check the full version of the story. You'll find a link to each story embedded within the plain text copy. FMI: www.aero-news.net For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=54fc5436-37c0-4c91-bc58-a3ed2ec61320 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.04.12) Aero-News: Quote of the Day ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues. Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking. Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day. Let us hear from you, folks! Aero-News Quote of the Day "The company is participating actively in such discussions, as appropriate, with the support of its Board of Directors, with the objective to preserve and enhance, where appropriate, the interests of all stakeholders, including shareholders, clients and employees. The currently-discussed potential changes are likely to require the approval of EADS NV shareholders and there can be no certainty that these discussions will be conclusive. A further announcement will be made as appropriate." Source: EADS statement regarding the distribution of European government participation in the company. FMI: www.eads.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=c270d252-bca0-48ed-ad8d-ca4dc7e3104a ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.04.12): Stability Aero-Terms! Aero-Terms are designed to be a daily reminder of the terms, names, acronyms and explanations of the unique language that populates the aviation world. Aerospace, sport aviation, fixed wing, helo, you name it... it's all fair game. Aero-Terms should serve as a quick but intriguing reminder of the terms you may use every day, or an introduction to an aspects of the Aero-World you may not yet be familiar with. ANN also encourages readers to go beyond the FMI link, and further research any intriguing terms. Suggestions for future Aero-Terms are ALWAYS welcome, as are additions or discussion of the explanations given for each Aero-Term. Stability The inherent quality of an airplane to correct for conditions that may disturb its equilibrium, and to return or to continue on the original flightpath. It is primarily an airplane design characteristic. 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These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile. Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well. Aero Linx: SAFAR The long-term, ultimate goal of this consortium is to introduce new and innovative technologies into the small aircraft aviation segment; everything from avionics, navigation up to aircraft manufacturing. This will be a completely new transportation system for small aircraft which will make it more available to everyone and should provide safe, “green” and affordable air transportation even under denser air traffic and more complex ATC in the future. 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