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- Winnefeld Honors Pearl Harbor Veterans
- Today in the Department of Defense, 12/10/2012
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- Contracts for December 07, 2012
- VA Seeks to Expand TBI Benefits
- Press Briefing on Section 1230 Report
- Press Briefing on Section 1230 Report
- Soldier KIA During Vietnam War Identified
- Panetta Briefs President on Dempsey Ethics Findings
- General Officer Assignments
- General Officer Announcement
- General Officer Announcements
- Readout of Secretary Panetta's Meeting with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Aleksandar Vucic
- Officials Laud Defense Transportation, Distribution Collaboration Efforts
- VA News Releases Update
- VA Offers Mobile App to Hurricane Sandy Responders
- Combined Force Arrests Haqqani Leader
- Face of Defense: Soldier, Sailor Provide Troop Services
- Today in the Department of Defense, 12/7/2012
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| Posted: 07 Dec 2012 01:03 AM PST ----------------------------------------------------------------- Aero-News Network "Propwash" E-Mail Aero-News Summary A Free E-Mail Newsletter ISSN: 12.07.12 Issue 156/07 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: 12.07.12 Edition: Airborne 12.07.12: Dynon ADS-B, Italian LSAs, New Army Helos Also: LightSquared Returns?, Trig Transponder, Iran Drone Claims, First A350 Moves, R.I.P. Spidernaut... Pilots of light sport and experimental aircraft will welcome the news that Dynon Avionics is now shipping the SV-ADSB-470 UAT Band Traffic and Weather Receiver for the SkyView system. This remotely mounted receiver module integrates with the SkyView system to provide easy access to weather and traffic information on top of the detailed navigational information SkyView already provides. Italico Aviation USA, a spin-off of the Italian ultralight builder Euroala, is opening an LSA manufacturing facility at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. The US Army's long serving OH-58 Kiowa Warrior scout helicopter, may be on its way out. According to Reuters, Army officials are backing a plan to replace the aging helo, which first flew in Viet Nam, rather than extend its service life. All this... and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!! Airborne 12.07.12 is chock full of info about the half-week period ending Friday, December 7th, 2012... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Ashley Hale, and supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalists Tom Patton, and Glen Moyer, this episode covers: 1) Dynon Ships New ADS-B “In” Weather, Traffic And TFR Receiver 2) Italian LSAs To Be Built In Kissimmee, FL 3) Army Reportedly Leaning Towards New Scout Helicopter 4) Barnstorming: LSA Needs To Get Its Act Together 5) LightSquared Makes Bid To Share Weather Balloon Spectrum 6) FAA Approves Trig’s ADS-B Out Transponder For Use With NexNav GPS 7) Iran Claims It Has Captured A U.S. Drone 8) First Flyable A350 XWB 'MSN-001' Structurally Complete 9) Smithsonian Spidernaut Has Died 10) TSA: No Snowglobes In Whoville Get Comprehensive, Real-Time, 24/7 coverage of the latest aviation and aerospace stories anytime, at aero-news.net. And be sure to join us again next week for the next edition of "Airborne" here on Aero-TV. Thanks for watching. See you, again, in just a few days! © 2012, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. FMI: www.aero-news.net, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews, The Full ANN/YouTube AIRBORNE Roster -- www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL42E90078D99B1053&feature=view_all For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=b6d3a244-b4b6-4019-a140-9512b5090796 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Scientists Warn Of Effects Of Disagreement Over NASA's Goals And Objectives Lack Of National Consensus Detrimental To Agency Planning, Budgeting Efforts Without a national consensus on strategic goals and objectives for NASA, the agency cannot be expected to establish or work toward achieving long-term priorities, says a new report from the National Research Council. In addition, there is a mismatch between the portfolio of programs and activities assigned to the agency and the budget allocated by Congress, and legislative restrictions inhibit NASA from more efficiently managing its personnel and infrastructure. The White House should take the lead in forging a new consensus on NASA's future in order to more closely align the agency's budget and objectives and remove restrictions impeding NASA's efficient operations. "A current stated interim goal of NASA's human spaceflight program is to visit an asteroid by 2025," said Albert Carnesale, chancellor emeritus and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, who chaired the committee that wrote the report. "However, we've seen limited evidence that this has been widely accepted as a compelling destination by NASA's own work force, by the nation as a whole, or by the international community. The lack of national consensus on NASA's most publicly visible human spaceflight goal along with budget uncertainty has undermined the agency's ability to guide program planning and allocate funding." The committee that authored the report was not asked to offer views on what NASA's goals, objectives, and strategy should be; rather it was tasked with recommending how these goals, objectives, and strategies might best be established and communicated. The report recommends establishing a national consensus on NASA's future with the executive branch taking the lead after technical consultations with potential international partners. The strategic goals and objectives chosen should be ambitious yet technically rational and should focus on the long term, the report says. To reduce the discrepancy between the overall size of NASA's budget and its current portfolio of missions, facilities, and personnel, the report says, the White House, Congress, and NASA, as appropriate, could pursue any or all of the following four options: 1) Institute an aggressive restructuring program to reduce infrastructure and personnel costs and improve efficiency. 2) Engage in and commit for the long term to more cost-sharing partnerships with other U.S. government agencies, private sector industries, and international partners. 3) Increase the size of the NASA budget. 4) Reduce considerably the size and scope of elements of NASA's current program portfolio to better fit the current and anticipated budget profile. Regardless of the approach or approaches selected, the report recognizes that eliminating the mismatch will be difficult. Because future human spaceflight or large-scale Earth and space science projects will likely involve multiple nations, the U.S. should explore international approaches to such projects, the report says. To do so, the U.S. must have a program that other countries want to participate in and must be willing to give substantial responsibility to its partners. The U.S. must also demonstrate its reliability and attractiveness as an international partner. The study was sponsored by NASA. The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council make up the National Academies. They are private, independent nonprofit institutions that provide science, technology, and health policy advice under a congressional charter. The Research Council is the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. FMI: http://national-academies.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=f2ab2a42-8121-4e3e-a23f-f4fedcdec629 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hawker Beechcraft Disclosure Statement Approved By Bankruptcy Court Company Will Seek Approval To Exit Bankruptcy At January 31 Hearing Hawker Beechcraft said Wednesday that the Disclosure Statement filed in connection with the company's Joint Plan of Reorganization (POR) has been approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Court approval of the adequacy of the Disclosure Statement allows Hawker Beechcraft to begin soliciting approval of the POR from its creditors. The POR is supported by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, and holders of a majority of the obligations under the company's pre-petition credit facility and senior unsecured bonds have also committed to support it. The voting process will be completed by Jan. 22, 2013, and the company will seek approval from the Court to exit bankruptcy at the confirmation hearing scheduled for Jan. 31, 2013. Upon its emergence from Chapter 11, the company plans to enter into a new financing facility of at least $525 million, consisting of a term loan and a revolving line of credit, that will be used to repay the debtor-in-possession (DIP) post-petition credit facility, issue letters of credit to replace the DIP and fund ongoing operations. As part of its reorganization, the company intends to rename itself Beechcraft Corporation and implement a business plan that focuses on its turboprop, piston, special mission and trainer/attack aircraft – the company's leading products – and on its parts, maintenance, repairs and refurbishment businesses, all of which are profitable and have high growth potential. FMI: www.hawkerbeechcraft.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=3470eb7c-ce9e-46f9-b023-739628261073 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Want To Go To The Moon? It'll Set You Back $750 Million Golden Spike Space Tourism Company Launches At The National Press Club Former Apollo Flight Director and NASA Johnson Space Center Director, Gerry Griffin, and planetary scientist and former NASA science chief, Dr. Alan Stern, have unveiled "The Golden Spike Company" – the first company planning to offer routine exploration expeditions to the surface of the Moon by the end of the decade. At a news conference held Thursday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the executives described its team of leading aerospace engineers and world-class scientists, the mission architecture, and the business model. They estimate that it will cost between $7 and $8 billion to return humans to the Moon. The two seats available on each mission are expected to cost about $750 million each. During the news conference, Stern said that getting a person to the Moon would take four separate launches. Two launches would get a spacecraft and lander to lunar orbit, and a second two launches would carry people to the moon. "What makes this lower cost possible is the direct result of our plan to use existing launch vehicles and crew capsules already in development. We only plan to develop new systems—such as an expedition lander and surface suits—where no existing system exists or is in development. Such a system architecture, which we call a “head start architecture,” may not be as elegant as a “clean sheet of paper” approach that develops all new flight systems, but it offers enormous cost, schedule, and reliability advantages," Dr. Stern said. "We have calculated the price at which Golden Spike can offer repeated expeditions like this, while also recouping our development and flight test costs, and creating a healthy profit stream. That price is in the $1.5 billion category, which is a real breakthrough. Think about this: this price point means that we can offer human lunar expeditions at prices like modest robotic planetary flagship missions. It’s a game changer. "In fact, we can offer per seat lunar expedition prices not much higher than some recent robotic lunar missions. And we can further lower those prices, and simultaneously increase our revenues, through the sales of associated media, advertising, merchandising, and spacecraft naming rights, that are part of Golden Spike’s participatory exploration objectives." There are skeptics. Space policy expert John Pike with GlobalSecurity.org told Wired magazine online that Dr. Stern "doesn't have enough zeros in his budget." While the company's investors have not been revealed, there are a couple of notable names involved with the project. Golden Spike lists venture capitalist Esther Dyson and former House Speaker and Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on its board of directors. The Golden Spike Company is a US-based commercial space company incorporated in 2010. It is named after the ceremonial final spike that joined the rails of the First Transcontinental Railroad across the United States, on May 10, 1869, and opened up the frontier to new opportunities. In its news release, Golden Spike said it "intends to break new ground and create an enduring link to the next frontier, providing regular and reliable expeditions to the Moon at prices that are a fraction of any lunar program ever conceived of before." FMI: http://goldenspikecompany.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=c177510a-24f1-49bf-9361-fab052660214 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Icelandair Announces Commitment For 12 737 MAXs Carrier To Purchase Both 737 MAX 8s And 9s Icelandair has announced a commitment to purchase 12 737 MAXs, valued at more than $1.2 billion at list prices. The commitment by the Icelandic carrier includes 737 MAX 8s and 9s. Boeing says it looks forward to working with Icelandair to finalize the details, at which time the order will be posted as a firm order to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website. "This commitment is the result of our research into what aircraft manufacturers have on offer to help us strengthen and grow our fleet and our network towards the future," said Bjorgolfur Johannsson, Icelandair Group president and CEO. "We have had a successful relationship with Boeing for decades and we are pleased to continue our cooperation for years to come." The 737 MAX is a new-engine variant of the world's best-selling airplane and builds on the strengths of today's Next-Generation 737. The 737 MAX incorporates the latest-technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. Airlines operating the 737 MAX will see a 13 percent fuel-use improvement over today's most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes. "Over the past decades, Icelandair has successfully utilized its all-Boeing 757 fleet to establish its Reykjavik-based hub as an important gateway between Europe and North America," said Todd Nelp, vice president of European Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The introduction of the 737 MAX to Icelandair's operation will complement its existing 757 fleet and ensure the carrier's continued expansion across both continents, offering significant fuel saving with unrivaled passenger comfort." The 737 MAX also features the new Boeing Sky Interior. The sleek interior boasts modern lines, a spacious cabin with more headroom and LED lighting that offers vibrant color options. Icelandair Group currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 23 757 airplanes for both its passenger and cargo operations. (737MAX image provided by Boeing) FMI: www.boeing.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=92a9028a-1055-487a-b660-6fda2f287f9a ----------------------------------------------------------------- Embraer Flies First U.S.-Built Phenom 300 Jet Produced At Company's Melbourne, FL, Facility Embraer Executive Jets’ first made-in-the-USA Phenom 300 was rolled out and made its first flight Wednesday. The aircraft joined the production line in September, and the flight marked the anniversary of the maiden flight of the first Phenom 100 to be produced in the U.S. Delivery of the light Phenom 300 is scheduled to go to the Embraer Executive Jets’ Melbourne-based flight department which will use it as a flight demonstrator aircraft. “This is a major milestone for our facility,” said Phil Krull, Managing Director of Embraer’s 23-month-old U.S.-based production facility. “The reduction in production time to half of what it took for the first Phenom 100 means the processes we put in place for production have now matured. We are now on schedule to produce eight per month in the coming months as and when we require full production capacity.” Embraer opened the Melbourne production facility in February 2011 and the nearby 58,000-square-foot Global Customer Center on December 5, 2011. In November, it broke ground, inaugurating the construction of its newest venture in its aeronautical campus, the $26 million, 67,000-square-foot Embraer Engineering and Technology Center USA, expected to be completed in mid-2014. “The roll out of the first Made-in-the-USA Phenom 300 is another historic marker for our company,” said Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets. “The $50-million development of our current Melbourne facilities, coupled with equally significant investments in manufacturing elsewhere, brings to fruition our goal of becoming a major, global aviation company. The investment we have made here in the last few years, at a time when most of the industry was retrenching, reflects the Company’s commitment to bringing aircraft that are a breed apart in the business aviation industry.” (Image provided by Embraer) FMI: www.embraer.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commbus.cfm?ContentBlockID=6b907c34-9dac-46aa-830e-b9c221dcfb40 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Boeing, SPEEA Suspend Labor Negotiations Federal Mediators Will Work With Both To Schedule A Resumption Of Discussions Boeing and its engineering union have suspended talks on a new contract indefinitely, a move that has the approval of both sides of the dispute. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H. Cohen issued the following statement Wednesday on the ongoing labor negotiations between the Boeing Company and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA): "At the request of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, negotiations between The Boeing Company and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), IFPTE Local 2001 are being suspended until after the first of the year. Both sides agreed to this mediator request." "In the interim, the FMCS will be in discussion with the parties to schedule resumption of negotiations." According to a notice posted on the SPEEA website, Boeing "rejected a number of key SPEEA proposals (Tuesday) even as it continues to withhold economic data necessary for productive progress in our negotiations. "Among the most serious items brought up by Boeing corporate negotiators is the insistence the company maintain its ability to shield new employees from the retention rating process. In practice, that ability allows Boeing to lay off more experienced, mid-career employees ahead of less experienced and lower-paid engineers and technical employees." In October, SPEEA overwhelmingly rejected Boeing's first contract offer. FMI: www.fmcs.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=765a8c53-3530-4911-9df3-a8ce0cce1e30 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Klyde Morris 12.07.2012 New Uses For Big, Empty Office Buildings FMI: www.klydemorris.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=2faab826-c878-4e66-a4dc-1e0708e045ca ----------------------------------------------------------------- Delta Air Lines Orders Up To 70 Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen Jetliners Order Includes 40 Firm CRJ900 NextGen Aircraft And Options For 30 More For Operation By Delta Connection Carriers Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Delta Air Lines, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia has placed a firm order for 40 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets and has taken options on an additional 30 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. Based on the list price of the CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately $1.85 billion, and could reach approximately $3.29 billion if the 30 options are converted to firm orders. The new CRJ900 NextGen regional jets will be configured with 76 seats in a two-class cabin and will be operated by Delta Connection carriers to be determined by Delta Air Lines. "We selected Bombardier's CRJ900 NextGen aircraft specifically because it is proven to be the most cost-efficient jet aircraft in its class for our operations and this regional jet satisfies perfectly the agreement that we have made with our pilots to add 70 more 76-seat jetliners to our fleet," said Ed Bastian, President, Delta Air Lines. "We have selected the CRJ aircraft for our restructuring plan based on the strength and reliability of their performance with our Delta Connection carriers over the years." Delta Connection carriers currently fly 466 CRJ Series aircraft - 286 CRJ200, 79 CRJ700 and 101 CRJ900 jetliners - making it the world's largest CRJ aircraft fleet. The CRJ900 airliners in the Delta Connection fleet include 57 flown by Pinnacle Airlines, 16 by ExpressJet Airlines and 28 by SkyWest Airlines. "Building on a relationship that is 20 years strong, we are delighted that Delta - one of the world's largest, most prestigious global airlines - continues to select Bombardier CRJ regional jets to replenish its fleet," said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "CRJ aircraft have been in service with Delta Connection carriers since 1993 when Comair became the first North American airline to operate the CRJ100 regional jet. Since then, Delta has been a steady Bombardier CRJ customer and has been a major contributor to the worldwide success of the CRJ aircraft program. We look forward to a continuing strong relationship with Delta and we have every confidence in our ability to provide innovative solutions to meet the airline's business requirements." Including the order from Delta Air Lines announced today, Bombardier has recorded firm orders for 1,775 CRJ Series aircraft, including 314 CRJ900 and CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. (CRJ900 image from file) FMI: www.bombardier.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=54db1aed-06d4-43af-b122-51d9bd81c04f ----------------------------------------------------------------- Blue Angels Deliver Toys To Superstorm Sandy Victims Fat Albert Filled With Christmas Cheer By Toys For Tots The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, transformed the squadron's C-130 Hercules, affectionately known as Fat Albert, into a modern-day Santa's sleigh in support of the U.S Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, bringing the joy of Christmas to numerous children in the Northeast who were affected by Superstorm Sandy. The Blue Angel crew, who left from their home base of Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL, made stops in Atlanta and Washington to pick up toys on the way to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Wrightstown, NJ, where the toys would answer the need for children's gifts in this area of the country. For many residents of the Northeast, Superstorm Sandy has put celebrating the holidays on the back burner, replaced by a different set of priorities. One family in particular was invited to the joint base airfield so the Toys for Tots effort could bring some Christmas joy to their children. Heather and Peter Sabey, whose entire first floor of their home in Tom's River, N.J. was flooded during the storm, said their daily activities are now tied up with trying to restore some sense of normalcy to their lives and the lives of their children. The Sabeys say they are busy taking care of recovery efforts in their home and driving kids to and from school so the holiday season has taken on a different meaning this year. "Going Christmas shopping for our kids has taken the back seat to us making calls to insurance companies and trying to get our lives back," said Heather Sabey. "So I think receiving Christmas presents thanks to Toys for Tots today is going to be huge for our kids to feel the love and the joy of the season from all over the country." According to Peter Sabey the Toys for Tots effort takes a lot of burden off them and other parents in the area who are unable to provide a typical Christmas to their children this year because of the devastation from the storm. "It's great to see people come together during this time of hardship," said Sabey. "It's also great to see that not only my kids but many kids in the community here are going to get that Christmas they hoped for thanks to Toys for Tots." According to Blue Angel Commanding Officer/Flight Leader Cmdr. Tom Frosch, supporting the Toys for Tots effort in the Northeast is an honor, especially in response to the devastation brought upon by Superstorm Sandy. "It's simply a matter of taking the opportunity to do what we can for those in need," said Frosch. "It wasn't a question of whether we could support this outstanding cause, but rather, how soon we could provide support and get toys to the children." President and Chief Executive Officer for the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Pete Osman, stated that having a working relationship with the Blue Angels serves a vital mission for the Toys for Tots program. "There's a great visibility in the Blue Angels program as far as it being a community outreach program much like Toys for Tots is," said Osman. "So it really is a natural fit having the Blue Angels lend their support to Toys for Tots." Among the crew of Blue Angels who made the trip for this mission were some active-duty service members originally from the Northeast, giving this trip a special meaning to them. Logistics Specialist 2nd Class William Kelly, a supervisor in the Blue Angel's Supply Department, was visiting family in New Jersey and rode out the early days of the storm in his family's home. He and his wife, Kaydee, had to drive to an airport in Pennsylvania to get a flight back to work at the Florida-based squadron. He was eager to take this special trip to New Jersey to assist in the effort. "My family and I are thankful we made it through the storm unharmed and without much loss of property other than losing power and water. But I can't imagine how the children in this area feel having possibly lost their home or school or even a loved one to the storm. And to have this happen right before Christmas is especially sad," said Kelly. "Coming on this trip to help out and bring a little Christmas joy to them was something I jumped at soon as I heard about it." For the past three years the Blue Angels squadron has flown toys and gifts to varied parts of the country in support of the Toys for Tots mission. And while the Blue Angels' mission consists of being ambassadors of good will representing the U.S. military, this mission was very special to the crew involved due to the holiday season and the many children whose Christmas is all but non-existent. An all-Marine crew of three pilots and five enlisted aircrew fly Fat Albert, provide logistical support for the team and open the air shows by displaying the tactical flight characteristics of the C-130 aircraft. ANN Salutes Chief Mass Communication Specialist Russ Tafuri, Blue Angels Public Affairs. (Image provided by the U.S. Navy) FMI: www.blueangels.navy.mil For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=f712dfcb-df4e-40ef-9f4c-1d634f0dd426 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Textron, Bell Launch Integration And Collaboration Labs Combines Live Data Feeds, Simulated Environments, Field Equipment For Streamlined Operations Textron and Bell Helicopter have opened the Textron Systems Integration and Collaboration Lab and Bell Helicopter/AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manned/Unmanned Operations (MUMO) Capability Development Lab. Based at Textron Systems' Huntsville, AL, location, these labs combine live data feeds, high-fidelity simulated environments and field equipment to enable rapid system integration and testing, and the demonstration and proof of operational concepts. The Textron Systems Integration and Collaboration Lab incorporates AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems' unmanned platforms, command and control solutions, and training and simulation equipment, along with technologies for real-time collaboration and tasking. Paired with live data feeds, the lab allows customers to quickly integrate and troubleshoot new components and assets. Similarly, the Bell Helicopter/AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems MUMO Capability Development Lab advances customer development of tactics, techniques and procedures. A high-fidelity Kiowa Warrior simulator linked seamlessly with unmanned assets, feeds and simulations supports the development of cognitive skills for MUMO. Applied to urgent customer requirements for rapid technology insertion, increased collaboration and next-generation technologies, these labs offer: 1) Reduced testing cost. 2) Decreased program risk. 3) Accelerated fielding. 4) High-fidelity tactics, techniques and procedures training for mission rehearsal. "Our U.S. Department of Defense customers are facing a period of profound change," says Textron Systems President and Chief Executive Officer Ellen Lord. "Now more than ever, they need affordable technologies that can be deployed rapidly against their most pressing requirements. These new lab capabilities enable our customers to achieve this while reducing program risk. As leaders in the unmanned and manned aviation domains, Textron Systems and Bell Helicopter are uniquely positioned as technology partners for our customers, keeping them on the leading edge as they envision and equip the future force." "We are not only exploring next-generation concepts for situational awareness, we are rapidly developing both the solutions and cutting-edge technologies that bring them to life. Working together, we will drive affordable mission solutions for our customers and support the critical work they do - today and into the future," says John Garrison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bell Helicopter. FMI: www.textron.com, www.bellhelicopter.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commbus.cfm?ContentBlockID=ad3bfa81-fec8-4133-8e1b-a8d2f425a12b ----------------------------------------------------------------- NASA Voyager 1 Probe Encounters New Region In Deep Space Will Soon Cross Into Interstellar Void NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has entered a new region at the far reaches of our solar system that scientists feel is the final area the spacecraft has to cross before reaching interstellar space. Scientists refer to this new region as a magnetic highway for charged particles because our sun's magnetic field lines are connected to interstellar magnetic field lines. This connection allows lower-energy charged particles that originate from inside our heliosphere, or the bubble of charged particles the sun blows around itself, to zoom out and allows higher-energy particles from outside to stream in. Before entering this region, the charged particles bounced around in all directions, as if trapped on local roads inside the heliosphere. The Voyager team infers this region is still inside our solar bubble because the direction of the magnetic field lines has not changed. The direction is predicted to change when Voyager breaks through to interstellar space. The new results were described at the American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco on Monday. "Although Voyager 1 still is inside the sun's environment, we now can taste what it's like on the outside because the particles are zipping in and out on this magnetic highway," said Edward Stone, Voyager project scientist based at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. "We believe this is the last leg of our journey to interstellar space. Our best guess is it's likely just a few months to a couple years away. The new region isn't what we expected, but we've come to expect the unexpected from Voyager." Since December 2004 when Voyager 1 crossed a point in space called the termination shock, the spacecraft has been exploring the heliosphere's outer layer, called the heliosheath. In this region, the stream of charged particles from the sun known as the solar wind abruptly slowed down from supersonic speeds and became turbulent. Voyager 1's environment was consistent for about five and a half years. The spacecraft then detected that the outward speed of the solar wind slowed to zero. The intensity of the magnetic field also began to increase at that time. Voyager data from two onboard instruments that measure charged particles showed the spacecraft first entered this magnetic highway region on July 28, 2012. The region ebbed away and flowed toward Voyager 1 several times. The spacecraft entered the region again Aug. 25 and the environment has been stable since. "If we were judging by the charged particle data alone, I would have thought we were outside the heliosphere," said Stamatios Krimigis, principal investigator of the low-energy charged particle instrument, based at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Md. "But we need to look at what all the instruments are telling us and only time will tell whether our interpretations about this frontier are correct." Spacecraft data revealed the magnetic field became stronger each time Voyager entered the highway region; however, the direction of the magnetic field lines did not change. "We are in a magnetic region unlike any we've been in before -- about 10 times more intense than before the termination shock -- but the magnetic field data show no indication we're in interstellar space," said Leonard Burlaga, a Voyager magnetometer team member based at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. "The magnetic field data turned out to be the key to pinpointing when we crossed the termination shock. And we expect these data will tell us when we first reach interstellar space." Voyager 1 and 2 were launched 16 days apart in 1977 and at least one of the spacecraft visited Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Voyager 1 is the most distant human-made object, about 11 billion miles (18 billion kilometers) away from the sun. The signal from Voyager 1 takes approximately 17 hours to travel to Earth. Voyager 2, the longest continuously operated spacecraft, is about 9 billion miles (15 billion kilometers) away from our sun. While Voyager 2 has seen changes similar to those seen by Voyager 1, the changes are much more gradual. Scientists do not think Voyager 2 has reached the magnetic highway. (Images courtesy NASA) FMI: www.nasa.gov/voyager For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=2de40aa1-21e8-4a53-bf60-64f02ccaf09b ----------------------------------------------------------------- First Airbus Simulator Supporting A320neo Training In China Ready For Operation Joins A330, EC225 Sims At Hua Ou Aviation Training Center In Beijing The first A320 full simulator upgradable to support the flight training of A320neo has been put into operation at the Hua Ou Aviation Training Center in Beijing, a joint venture between Airbus China and China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS). Captain Hu Zhenjiang, deputy director general of Flight Standard Department of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) presented the qualification certificate of the A320 full flight simulator (S35) and the approval certificate for CCAR “Quality Assurance System” to Raymond Lim, general manager of Hua Ou Aviation Training Center during a ceremony held at the centre with over 100 guests. Hua Ou Aviation Training Center is part of an Airbus global training and support network, dedicated to provide Airbus aircraft operators with training and support around the clock throughout the year. Since it received the first group of pilot trainees in October 1997, the center has trained crews from more than 30 airlines worldwide. Over 24,000 professionals, including pilots, cabin attendants, maintenance technicians, performance/operations personnel and structure technicians have been trained there. The training center is equipped with four full flight simulators for Airbus aircraft, three for the A320 Family and one for the A330/A340 Family. It also manages the daily operation and maintenance work for an EC225 helicopter simulator, which belongs to Eurocopter, another subsidiary of EADS. “I am pleased to participate in another milestone in the history of Hua Ou and to see Hua Ou inaugurating a fourth Airbus full flight simulator. As the best selling single aisle aircraft family, the A320 has also proven to be very popular in China. Hua Ou has served our customers training needs extremely well since it was put into operation in 1997. With this new simulator, we will be able to prepare our customers for the EIS of the A320neo in 2015”, said Laurence Barron, president of Airbus China. Hua Ou Aviation Training Center has also received the approval for “Quality Assurance System” by CAAC on the same day. The system, established by CAAC, is to ensure reliable and high-quality flight training facilities in China. Hua Ou Aviation Training Center is among the first to obtain CCAR “Quality Assurance System”. It is a testament to and recognition of Hua Ou’s long and tested experience in Airbus flight training. (Image provided by Airbus) FMI: www.airbus.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=11dd16b9-69fb-4ab6-a91e-bc3679319cd8 ----------------------------------------------------------------- AAR Airlift Support Of U.S. Military In Afghanistan Extended USTRANSCOM Exercises Renewal For Largest Independent Airlift Provider In Afghanistan The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has exercised a renewal option for AAR to provide airlift support in Afghanistan from December 2012 through November 2013. The renewal has a value of approximately $143 million in revenue and is part of a contract originally awarded to AAR in 2008. The Company announced a separate contract renewal for airlift support in November of this year. Under this contract, AAR Airlift provides rotary-wing aircraft and related personnel, equipment and maintenance to transport personnel, cargo and mail in support of U.S. and NATO operations in Afghanistan. This renewal calls for AAR to continue supporting this requirement using 10 heavy-lift Sikorsky S-61 and two medium-lift Puma SA 330J helicopters. "The extension reflects the U.S. government's continued confidence in our ability to meet the arduous demands of supporting tactical airlift missions in challenging environments," said Randy Martinez, President, AAR Airlift. "AAR is committed to providing the Department of Defense with critical military support to sustain its operations in Afghanistan and around the world." AAR Airlift provides expeditionary airlift services and performs specialized aircraft modifications for defense, security and humanitarian relief operations. AAR currently supports the U.S. Department of Defense in Afghanistan, Africa and the Pacific Rim, and is ranked one of the top defense contractors in the world. FMI: www.aarcorp.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=801c534e-e621-4ac3-9695-133fb76ef8e4 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Airlines For America Names DOT's Glatz As VP International Affairs Taps Delta Air Lines Veteran To Expanded Communications Team Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, has named Keith Glatz, senior negotiator for the Office of International Aviation and Affairs for the U.S. Department of Transportation, to the new role of Vice President, International Affairs. Glatz brings vast international policy experience to A4A, having successfully negotiated Open-Skies and liberalized aviation agreements on behalf of the U.S. aviation industry, resulting in unparalleled market access for U.S. carriers in Japan, China, Canada, Australia, India, Thailand, Africa and Vietnam. He also served in the office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Department of State, Office of Aviation Negotiations. "Keith has been an exceptionally strong advocate for the U.S. airline industry for years. He is well known and well respected for his ability to negotiate what have become landmark aviation agreements globally," said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. "Keith's experience and leadership will enhance opportunities for U.S. airlines, their customers and their employees throughout the world." Glatz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Texas Tech University and a Juris Doctor and Masters of Public Policy from the University of Akron. He will report to Sean Kennedy and Christine Burgeson, SVPs and co-leads of A4A's Global Government Affairs. A4A also named Katie Connell, former manager, corporate communications for Gannett to the new role of Managing Director, Airline Industry Public Relations and Communications. Connell also joins A4A with extensive experience in the airline industry, having served most recently as a senior manager in Corporate Communications for Delta Air Lines, Inc. Connell held multiple roles at Delta from 1999-2009, during which she managed global internal and external communications strategy and served as a corporate spokesperson through major events, including 9/11 and subsequent security changes. "A strong communications team is critical to the work we do to advocate on behalf of the airline industry and Katie is an excellent addition, bringing a broad understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead for the U.S. airlines," Calio (pictured) said. Connell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from The University of Dayton, and will report to Jean Medina, SVP, Communications. FMI: www.airlines.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=b765f36e-036c-4e57-b222-e8fee221680c ----------------------------------------------------------------- NATF Announces Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship Latest Addition To The Foundation's Education Program The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) is pleased to announce the Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship, the newest addition to the foundation's scholarship program. This scholarship is offered to a college or university student continuing his or her education in the aviation industry. The scholarship is named after Richard L. Taylor, Professor Emeritus, who for 22 years was the director of flight operations and education at The Ohio State University. Professor Taylor is the award-winning author of 14 books on aviation, including Instrument Flying, IFR for VFR Pilots and Understanding Flying. Professor Taylor's vision, insight and drive helped expand flight education and training at Ohio State. His distinctive leadership fostered extensive opportunities for aviation students to further their careers as professional pilots. The scholarship applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and have aspirations to become a pilot in either general or commercial aviation. The applicant must submit along with the completed application a copy of his or her current private pilot's license, an original certified high school transcript showing rank in graduating class if applying as an incoming freshman, and an essay about aviation, his or her goals and dreams and why he or she should receive this scholarship. The National Air Transportation Foundation is dedicated to promoting general aviation careers through the many scholarships offered. The NATF annually recognizes aviation enthusiasts and encourages development in the general aviation industry. FMI: www.nata.aero For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=59b90f37-bac3-4748-99d8-58f82de9a0ee ----------------------------------------------------------------- Fire Scout Breaks Endurance Records On USS Klakring Deployment Logged More Than 500 Hours Of Flight In Anti-Piracy Operations The Navy’s fourth Fire Scout detachment returned to Mayport, FL, on Dec. 1 after achieving several milestones during its five-month deployment aboard USS Klakring (FFG 42). The Fire Scout unmanned helicopter detachment logged more than 500 flight hours in the U.S. Africa Command Area of Responsibility supporting anti-piracy operations and providing real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) support to combatant commanders. “In today’s environment of ever increasing demands for ISR support, we have proven that a ship with a multi-vehicle Fire Scout detachment can provide the same support to the operational commander as that which would otherwise require multiple land-based ISR assets,” said Cmdr. Darrell Canady, USS Klakring commanding officer. “Our team perfected the art of managing maintenance requirements and crew rest in proving that 12 hour-a-day operations could be sustained almost indefinitely. With a record number of unmanned helicopters aboard Klakring, Fire Scout regularly maintained 12-hour days on station, regularly switching aircraft to provide continuous and thorough support. The system accomplished a new single-day endurance record, providing continuous ISR support for an entire 24-hour period. For the first time ever, Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42 conducted dual air vehicle operations, allowing the ship's commander to keep a constant watch on targets of interest. “The real achievement on this deployment was a surge we executed to provide just over 24 continuous hours of ISR coverage in late September,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jay Lambert, HSL-42 detachment officer-in-charge. “Completing this milestone required ten separate flights, refueling aircraft eight times, and having the ship setting flight quarters for launch or recovery twenty times. It took everyone on the air detachment and ship working together to make it happen and we are extremely proud of what we accomplished.” Since 2006, the Fire Scout system has flown more than 5,000 flight hours – with more than half of the flight hours performing real-world operational tasking during ship-based and land-based deployments within the past 18 months. (Photo provided by the U.S. Navy) FMI: www.navair.navy.mil For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=5a1497d4-fc16-47d6-9865-8d5cd2da240b ----------------------------------------------------------------- First Two Royal Malaysian Air Force EC725s Delivered Ten More Of The Medium-Lift, Twin-Engine Helicopters Are On Order The initial two Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for the Royal Malaysian Air Force were formally presented during a ceremony Monday in Kuala Lumpur, with the first unit being delivered on time and the second unit coming three months ahead of schedule. Malaysia is to receive a total of 12 EC725s through 2014. They will be assigned primarily to SAR missions. “Our EC725s will significantly improve the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s capabilities and ensure its helicopter inventory is modern, mission-ready and reliable,” said Defense Minister Dr. Ahmad Zahid HamidiThe no. 1 EC725 was first unveiled to Malaysia in December 2011 via a live video broadcast from Eurocopter’s Marignane, France headquarters – organized just after its rollout from the production line. It was beamed to Malaysia’s Langkawi Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition, for an audience that included Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. One year later, the first helicopter arrived in Malaysia on schedule, along with Eurocopter’s handover of the second EC725 three months in advance of the contractual delivery schedule. “This delivery milestone is the result of the collective effort and great co-operation between the teams from Royal Malaysian Air Force and Eurocopter working towards a common goal,” highlighted Olivier Lambert, Eurocopter’s Senior Vice President for Sales and Customer Relations. “We are committed to ensure the successful delivery of the remaining orders, and stand ready to provide for all of Malaysia’s future mission needs.” In supporting the deliveries of Malaysia’s EC725s and enhancing Eurocopter’s in-country support and services activities, the Eurocopter Malaysia subsidiary will double its capabilities by moving from its main facility in Subang to a new, expanded site within the Malaysian International Aerospace Center in early 2013. Additionally, Eurocopter is executing a series of strategic cooperation projects that will include the participation of local industry in ensuring full support for this important delivery and the expansion of Malaysia’s helicopter market. This includes the integration of the country’s industry into its global supply chain, the creation of joint ventures with local companies to establish an in-country MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) facility, as well as the development of a regional full-flight simulation center. The full-flight simulation center will be used for training Royal Malaysian Air Force crews and made available for other military and civilian operators of the medium-lift EC725/EC225 helicopter family in the Asia Pacific region. All of these cooperative projects are aligned with Malaysia’s vision and objective in strengthening Malaysian strategic aeronautical skills and capabilities through strategic partnerships, which also include specific attention in education through the development of aeronautical training capabilities in association with Malaysian Universities. (Photograph provided by Eurocopter © Eurocopter Malaysia) FMI: www.eurocopter.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=bdb830e4-83a6-4490-a3c0-f3c6f8d6c7aa ----------------------------------------------------------------- Company Says TSA Snow Globe Rule Is 'Misleading' Virtually None Of The Items Made In The U.S. Will Meet TSA Guidelines Passengers planning to bring a snow globe on a plane this season might want to consider shipping the item ahead. A Denver, CO, company called Snow Globe Central says almost all domestically made snow globes and domes contain more liquid than current TSA guidelines allow, and might not make it through airport security. TSA recently changed its guidelines concerning the transport of snow globes through airport security in their carry-on luggage. But the snow globe manufacturer says this guideline is very misleading, as almost no domestically made snow globes will meet TSA standards. "We manufacture snow globes in Denver, and are also world-wide experts at snow globe repair," said Reid Grossnickle, president of Denver-based Snow Globe Central. "We send and receive hundreds of treasured snow globes every year. The most common size of snow globe we make and repair is the 4-inch diameter glass globe, shown here with the base and completed interior." A snow globe with a glass ball that is 4 inches across contains about 16 ounces of liquid, more than a can of soda, and would not be allowed in carry-on luggage according to TSA's current guidelines. TSA states that it will permit snow globes "that appear to contain less than 3.4 ounces." In the photo above provided by the company, from left to right, a 1.75 inch diameter globe holds just under 2 ounces. That size, which is typically used ONLY by snow globes typically made in China and Hong Kong as holiday tree decorations, is the only size that would fall under current TSA-allowed guidelines. Continuing on: a 2.5" glass globe holds about 4.75 ounces; a 3" diameter glass globe contains about 8 ounces, a 4-inch diameter snow globe holds about 16 ounces of liquid, and the 5-inch diameter glass globe encloses as much as 28 ounces of liquid. In the photo, the snow globe with a base is one made by Snow Globe Central. It is the most common size of snow globe sold in the United States. It has twice as much liquid as would be allowed by these guidelines. "People are passionate about their snow globes, and we don't want to see anyone misdirected by thinking that the ban has been lifted," Grossnickle said. "There is still a ban unless you are carrying a very tiny globe or dome. Snow Globe Central recommends you ship your treasured snow globe gifts, or pack them carefully in checked luggage, to avoid disappointment when going through airport security." FMI: www.snowglobecentral.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=1ef73826-5ef7-4ed5-9f46-2e3e9eb2f631 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN FAQ: It's Alive! ANN REALTIME NewsBug Headlines for YOUR Desktop! It's For Real! ANN REALTIME NewsBug Released To ANN Readers, Worldwide For those of you using a windows PC, a new REALTIME News Service from the Aviation World’s DAILY News Service, the Aero-News Network (ANN), will let you know when our REALTIME, award-winning NewsFeed has been updated. Since we update our REALTIME newsfeed dozens of times a day, this is expected to be a VERY useful utility. The Public version is now ready for prime-time and consists of little more than a simple ZIP file with an equally simple self-installation protocol. If you have any problems, let us know and we’ll email a detailed installation protocol. This product is now being disseminated, worldwide, and a comprehensive Windows tutorial is due to be released within a few days. When installed, you'll see a small blue and white airplane icon on the lower right hand side of your windows installation, in the system tray. If the airplane icon isn't doing anything, you're up to date on news. BUT... when the airplane starts moving, (or making sounds that you can select from the control panel), all you have to do is click on it once to see for the NewsBug window to open to display either the newest headlines OR (depending on what you select in the user preferences) headlines and short summaries of the latest news. Click on any of the stories and you'll instantly open a separate window to the story that you just selected. Simple. Cool. Efficient. So easy, even an aero-journalist can use it -- even Jim Campbell. Want A "Custom" Aero-NewsBug? In addition to the current version of the Aero-NewsBug, CUSTOM “Branded” versions will be available for major aviation associations, companies and organizations wishing for a distinctive news product for their members, customers and associates. These versions will feature Custom Logos reflecting the affiliated organization. With additional future functionality ALREADY built-in, this is now available with the first public release of the final generation of the Aero-NewsBug. Some of the additional features we are preparing will allow for extensive customization and specialized news and information requests… in REALTIME. In other words… more cool things coming… SOON. Public (Windows) Version: Build 24 with automatic update. FMI: publisher@aero-news.net For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=c572be24-0beb-4aba-add0-f3d3e956798a ----------------------------------------------------------------- Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.07.12) 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 lack of national consensus on NASA's most publicly visible human spaceflight goal along with budget uncertainty has undermined the agency's ability to guide program planning and allocate funding." Source: Albert Carnesale, chancellor emeritus and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. Carnesale chaired a committee created to recommend ways NASA's goals, objectives, and strategies might best be established and communicated. FMI: http://national-academies.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=45f96103-e2bf-4cd7-95eb-6196e4881cec ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.07.12): Final Approach Course 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. Final Approach Course A bearing/radial/track of an instrument approach leading to a runway or an extended runway centerline all without regard to distance. FMI: www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg/F.HTM For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=43f13821-2d51-4e57-bf9f-16a36232cae7 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.07.12) Aero-Linx! Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet. The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. 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: FAA Office Of Accident Prevention The FAA's Office of Accident Prevention is intended to be a clearing house for resources, allowing the FAA to better understand current and emerging risks across the aviation community. The office utilizes data from accident and incident investigations, historical accidents and incidents, and voluntarily submitted information from industry programs such as Aviation Safety Action and Flight Operational Quality Assurance programs. Maybe not the coolest "gee whiz" site on the planet, but probably worth a look. FMI: www.asias.faa.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=fc5fda6a-0d2b-499f-bd65-419c426c483d ----------------------------------------------------------------- AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes (737) AD NUMBER: 2012-23-14 PRODUCT: Certain The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2012-23-14 ACTION: Final Rule SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by a report of a crack found in the fuselage skin under the aft drain mast. This AD requires a detailed inspection for cracking and corrosion of the channel and fillers adjacent to the drain mast bolts, an inspection to determine the location of the bonding strap, a measurement of the washers under the drain mast bolts, and related investigative actions and repair if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the fuselage skin and internal support structure, which could result in uncontrolled decompression of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective January 7, 2013. FMI: AD For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=e6370690-f607-45ac-bb0d-bb3b6858cc58 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN Senior Staff Roster J.R. 'Zoom' Campbell CEO/Editor-In-Chief jim@aero-news.net Glen Moyer Aero-Cast Producer gmoyer@aero-news.net Tom Patton News Editor editor@aero-news.net Nathan Cremisino Ashley Hale Aero-TV Video Production Team Aero-TV HQ MKTG Inquiries Marketing Director mktg@aero-news.net Note: This newsletter is supported solely by sponsors like the one(s) listed herein. We stand 100% behind every ad that we run. 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