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| Posted: 04 Jan 2013 05:06 AM PST ----------------------------------------------------------------- Aero-News Network "Propwash" E-Mail Aero-News Summary A Free E-Mail Newsletter ISSN: 01.04.13 Issue 157/04 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: 01.04.13 Edition: Airborne 01.04.13: DA40 Best For 2012, Huerta Confirmed, Solar Impulse To Fly US Also: Bolen Looks Ahead, GDL 88 Approved, CargoPlane Lands Short, TU-204 Crash, UFO Video, Pilot Spots Thief! With 2012 still fresh in our memories it’s time for ANN to unveil our annual Best of the Breed – recognizing top aircraft in a number of specific categories. You can see all of our choices on our website at www.aero-news.net over the next few days, but let’s face it, it’s the Best of the Best that most people will be interested in. This year’s award winner is a solidly built little four seater built by a trustworthy company that has weathered a fair amount of tough times without selling its soul. We speak, specifically, of the Diamond Aircraft DA40 XLS -- an outstanding GA airplane with one of the most impressive safety records in recent times. There were no long, drawn-out hearings and pointed questions that often make up the political theater surrounding the confirmation of a Presidential appointee. On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved Michael Huerta to be FAA Administrator. All this... and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!! Airborne 01.04.13 is chock full of info about the half-week period ending Friday, January 4th, 2013... 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) ANN Selects 'Best Of The Breed' 2012: GA 'Plane Of The Year' -- Diamond's DA40 XLS 2) Huerta Confirmed FAA Administrator 3) Solar Impulse Team Plans CA To NY Flight In 2013 4) NBAA's Bolen Looks Ahead To 2013 5) FAA Authorizes TSO For Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B 6) Mayors Petition President: No User Fees 7) Cargo Aircraft Lands Short Near Group Of Spectators 8) Russian Jetliner Skids Off Runway After Landing 9) UFO Video Forwarded To The FAA 10) Pilot Spots Thief At His House ... From The Air 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! © 2013, 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=8c5f4283-b496-436e-8609-4a75f3b87629 ----------------------------------------------------------------- EAA: GA Could Face New 'Cliff' In Early 2013 Late-February budget Cuts Could Affect FAA, Services While Congress reached a last-minute tax deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" on Tuesday, its decision to move consideration of major budget cuts until the end of February presents potential threats to GA. Industry associations such as EAA warn that mandatory budget cuts at the FAA could cause delays in services such as aircraft certification, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval, and other administrative activities. It would also likely delay advancements in projects such as NextGen. It's not known at this time whether budget cutbacks would affect medical certification operations, such as approval of special issuances. The mandatory budget cuts were established by Congress as a "poison pill" to force budget deliberations that call for a 15-percent reduction across the federal government, with some exceptions. Essential services, such as air traffic control and aviation safety operations, would continue without any impact, according to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. The delayed consideration of budget cuts, however, does create the potential for GA to be swept into a variety of omnibus spending and budget-cut measures that would not be reviewed separately, which might include user fees and other taxation strategies. "Congress could wrap many agency budgets into one large omnibus appropriations bill, which would be sent directly to the House and Senate floors for a vote without the committee consideration that helps prevent inclusion of elements that are detrimental to general aviation," said Doug Macnair, EAA's vice president of government relations. "EAA and other aviation groups will continue to monitor the budget situation closely and work with our allies on the Hill to minimize any adverse impact on GA, both immediately and in the long term." FMI: www.eaa.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=9e48ca84-86d9-4ded-81ed-8ec47d70a160 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN 2012 Year In Review: Business Aviation New Airplanes Come Online, More Introduced, But Fights Over Helicopter Noise And User Fees Continue Through The Year Business aviation led the fight against user fees and an administration that characterized it as being the exclusive realm of corporate VIPs and other very wealthy individuals. The sector saw its share of new airplane introductions, as well as the certification of Gulfstream's long-awaited G650 with deliveries getting underway at year's end, and a production certificate issued for the Eclipse 550. Meanwhile, certain members of Congress continued their crusade against "helicopter noise" on both coasts. Read on for some of the top stories from business aviation in 2012. January Bombardier Aerospace announced that it closed the year with a firm order for five Challenger 850 jets from an undisclosed customer. The total value of the order is approximately $156 million US, based on the 2011 list price for typically equipped aircraft. The NTSB's preliminary findings from a December 26th helicopter accident which occurred near Green Cove Springs, FL, offered few clues as to what may have happened to the aircraft. In its fourth-best year for deliveries since 1990, Daher-Socata announced that 38 TBM 850s were delivered in 2011, bringing to 260 the total number of its latest very fast turboprop aircraft received by customers since being introduced in 2006. Transport Canada approved a 500 lbs. weight increase for the Bell 429 ... increasing the aircraft's maximum gross weight to 7,500 lbs. A little more than a year after its public introduction at NBAA 2010, the Citation Ten prototype made its first flight. The flight lasted more than two hours and included tests of stability and control, handling qualities, functional operations including the autopilot and autothrottle system, engine operability and avionics before landing. Bell Helicopter was reportedly getting very close to unveiling its new civilian helicopter, which it is developing for use primarily in the offshore oil market. As the business aviation community grapples with a new European tax on aircraft emissions, the NBAA is asking its members to call on their U.S. Senators to take action on the issue. February Bell Helicopter and Eurocopter had very different interpretations of a Canadian Federal Court's ruling over a patent infringement case brought by Eurocopter. The two companies issued news releases, and both claim the court ruled in their favor. The FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) (2012-02-51) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with certain main rotor blades installed. A Gulfstream G2 owned by actor John Travolta was donated to the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, and was on display for the museum's air show in April. The FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) following reports of pitch trim freezing on four Citation Mustang airplanes, and offers recommendations to prevent the issue from occurring. Two ATPs aboard a G150 for a re-positioning flight ran into trouble with the thrust reversers on the airplane, according to a preliminary report from the NTSB. The airplane overran the end of the runway at BWI after landing. On 23 December 2011, R66 serial number 0100 rolled off Robinson's production line, one year and two months after the R66 Turbine received FAA certification. Bell Helicopter unveiled the first public view of what they call the world’s first “super-medium” helicopter, the Bell 525 Relentless, early on the opening day of the 2012 Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas. Eurocopter showed off their latest variant in the distinguished EC130 program, dubbed the EC130-T2. Enhancements to comfort, operational performance and versatility provided the foundation for this upgrade program. AgustaWestland said it was moving forward with the development of the AW609 tiltrotor program following the completion of its acquisition in November 2011. The company will continue the certification process with the FAA targeting AW609 certification in the first half of 2016. March Having failed to get helicopter noise legislation into the compromise FAA authorization bill, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) broadened the scope of his proposal and tried to attach it to the highway trust fund authorization bill currently being debated on Capitol Hill. The Gulfstream G280 received a provisional type certificate (PTC) from the FAA. It obtained a PTC from the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) on Dec. 29, 2011. The 400th manufactured Learjet 60 business jet, a Learjet 60 XR model, was delivered to Cinépolis, a corporation based in Morelia, Mexico, during a special ceremony in Morelia on February 28, 2012. The European Commission gave the go-ahead to the governments of France and Italy to provide state aid to EADS and Finmeccanica for the development of new civilian aircraft. The prototype of Cessna's new Citation M2, announced less than six months earlier, made its first flight. The flight lasted a little more than an hour and a half and included tests of the avionics system, autopilot, engine system, aircraft systems and instrument approaches. The FAA approved type certification for GE Aviation's H80 turboprop engine. The move follows similar certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that the engine received in December. An amendment offered by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) to the federal highway bill was included in the final version of the legislation passed by the Senate Tuesday. The amendment eased restrictions on air tour operators flying over the Grand Canyon. A 'prearranged' bankruptcy may be imminent for Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. Owned by Goldman Sachs's private equity arm and Canada's Onex, media reports were disseminated suggesting that the aircraft builder was preparing to file for bankruptcy protection in consultation with its major lenders. April MD Helicopters released details of its new scout helicopter—the MD 540-F, the newest addition to MD’s fleet of single engine turbine helicopters. Hawker Beechcraft announced that it had extended the filing date of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011. The Company filed a Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing with the U.S. Dassault’s newest aircraft, the twin-engine Falcon 2000S, completed its first year of flight testing. The test aircraft accumulated nearly 300 flight hours in more than 100 flights. A tornado swept through south Wichita, causing significant damage but apparently no major injuries. Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems took a direct hit, officials said, as did the Oaklawn neighborhood and a mobile home park. EASA certified the Beechcraft King Air 250, the latest derivative of the turboprop Beechcraft King Air line. The Beechcraft King Air 250 received FAA certification in June 2011, followed by type certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) in November. The FAA awarded a production certificate ... #550 ... to Eclipse Aerospace, paving the way for production of the new Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) PW210 engine was been selected by Eurocopter to power the next-generation X4 helicopter. The PW210-powered X4 is expected to enter into service by 2017. May Hawker Beechcraft filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code. Embraer Executive Jets made its first international delivery of a US-made Phenom 100 when Canadian Businessman Tasso Kostelidis took delivery on March 31. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce had pretty glowing reviews for a new report issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), confirming the critical importance of business aircraft manufacturing to America’s industrial base. The FAA revised its Order 8900.1 field approval policy for aviation safety inspectors, correcting the challenges raised by the AEA late in 2011. Representatives from four levels of government joined Bombardier Learjet executives and other stakeholders to highlight the official ground breaking ceremony marking the expansion of Wichita’s Learjet site. The successful first flight of the Hawker 400XPR engine test article was announced by Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS). This was the first flight of an upgraded aircraft with new Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engines. The first prototype of AgustaWestland's new generation AW169 flew for the first time. The AW169 program is on schedule to achieve basic civil certification in 2014. Another trade show, another new airplane announcement for Cessna. The Wichita planemaker rolled out its new Citation Longitude at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE). Bombardier Aerospace says it has redefined the light jet landscape by launching the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. Hawker Beechcraft’s bankruptcy reorganization could be seen as a chance for the company’s competitors to buy up parts of the struggling airframer, but the company said it will emerge as a stronger, debt-free industry player. June A Gulfstream G280 recently set an unconfirmed city-pair speed record from Paris to White Plains, N.Y., making the flight in 7 hours, 40 minutes. The N.C. Department of Transportation, North Carolina State University and other partners are working collaboratively to establish a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) field at Hyde County Airport. At the first International Eclipse Dealer and Sales Conference in Albuquerque, Eclipse Aerospace announced the official launch of initial production of the new model Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. A lawyer representing Hawker Beechcraft in bankruptcy proceedings told a court that the company was open to the idea of its being sold, and the Dow Jones Daily Bankruptcy Review indicates that interested parties had until June 7th to submit documentation of their bids for HBC. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen testified before a Senate committee that the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) "singles out a great American industry for discriminatory treatment." In the largest aircraft purchase in private aviation history, NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced it will add up to 425 new aircraft to its worldwide fleet under purchase agreements with Cessna and Bombardier. Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson visited the new Kestrel plant in Superior, and the airplane factory was the first stop on his tour of the city. Kestrel aircraft officially made the move from Duluth, MN to Superior, WI, opening their new offices with about 31 people, including CEO Alan Klapmeier. Some believe Kestrel will one day be the largest company in Superior. A firm order for five Learjet 75 aircraft was placed by London Air Services (LAS), according to a news release from Bombardier. The order is valued at approximately $65 million based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. Among the documents contained in the NTSB's public docket of information which will be used to determine the probable cause of the April 2nd, 2011 accident involving a flight-test version of the G650 are letters exchanged between NTSB Chair Deborah A.P. Hersman and Gulfstream president Larry Flynn about the company's role in the accident investigation. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) granted a type certificate to Embraer for its Phenom 300 light jet. July The Highway Transportation Bill conference report cleared both chambers of Congress by wide margins late Friday went to President Obama’s desk for signature. What was not included in the final version of the highway bill was the so-called "Alexander Amendment", which had been offered by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), which would have allowed the National Parks Service to exercise control of some airspace over the Grand Canyon. The dispute over a helicopter tour operation which opened over the Memorial Day weekend in Myrtle Beach, SC, was headed to court, as resident's living near the helipad say their home values have suffered as a result of the operation. The FAA agreed to a request from California Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA) and others to hold a town-hall style meeting in Los Angeles on the subject of noise generated by helicopter traffic. Hawker Beechcraft filed paperwork in bankruptcy court that establishes a framework for resolving the company's debts with its creditors, and also how it plans to transfer ownership of the company to those creditors. The second prototype of the AW169, a new generation light intermediate helicopter, successfully completed its maiden flight at Cascina Costa in Italy. Viking Air Limited of Victoria, BC, Canada received FAA Type Certification for the DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter, adding to the list of nine countries already recognizing the type since program launch in 2007. The FAA approved the S-92 helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky for Sea State 6 (SS6) conditions, completing the S-92A emergency flotation system sea state expansion and bringing further mission capability to operators. The new generation of AguestaWestland helicopters made its first ever public appearance at the Farnborough International Airshow. The CEO of Bell Helicopter thinks three large U.S. military aircraft programs along with strong commercial demand for rotary-wing aircraft will sustain the Textron subsidiary even if sequestration forces major cuts in the defense department. The Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management, chaired by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), held a hearing entitled “Using Unmanned Aerial Systems Within the Homeland: Security Game Changer?” on Capitol Hill. Hawker Beechcraft celebrated its 80th anniversary this year, and planned a celebration at their display at AirVenture. Piper Aircraft, Inc. reached a 10-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) for the continuing purchase of PT6A-42A turboprop engines to power Piper's flagship aircraft, the single-engine M-Class Meridian. Hawker Beechcraft presented a plan to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stuart Bernstein that would pay $5.3 million in bonuses to eight top executives, saying they are a "talented and capable group" who have a lot of work to do in helping the company emerge from its current state. August Some 170 workers at Hawker Beechcraft's Little Rock factory received layoff notices, as the company negotiates the sale of its GA and business jet divisions to a Chinese concern. About 150 people turned out for a meeting held by FAA representatives in Sherman Oaks, CA, to let the agency know their views about helicopter operations in the area. With the European general aviation markets essentially stagnant and the Asian markets evidently running out of steam, hopeful eyes in the business jet industry are turning toward Latin America. The first Bell 407GX to be operated in Africa was delivered by National Airways Corporation, a Bell Helicopter independent representative. The Department of Civil Aviation in Thailand became the thirteenth country to approve the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 based on Transport Canada's certification. The chairs of the House Transportation Committee and the Aviation Subcommittee wrote a letter to the FAA expressing concerns about the establishment of the Long Island North Shore Route rule, and urging the agency to give the matter additional thought. Embraer Executive Jets passed a major milestone in the mid-light Legacy 450 program when the first part was milled for the business jet, ushering in the beginning of fabrication. Cessna announced at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LBACE) that it had increased the projected range capability of its planned new midsize jet, the Citation Latitude, once again. Multiple-plane orders are often a sign that a company has gotten their business model right, and if that's the case here, Nextant Aerospace said it was hitting its stride with an order from Asia Pacific Jets for 10 of its re-manufactured 400XT aircraft. The FAA denied a petition from Bell Helicopter to increase the maximum gross weight of the Model 429 helicopter from 7,000 to 7,500 pounds. The company had sought the exemption to allow the aircraft to carry additional equipment and/or fuel. Cessna's Citation Ten regained prominence as the fastest civil aircraft in the world with an increase of its maximum speed to Mach .935. Cessna announced this speed record with partner, Chip Ganassi Racing Teams (CGRT) and their owner Chip Ganassi at the GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma in Sonoma, CA. September The FAA and the civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) certified Gulfstream's G280 aircraft. The certificates verify the airworthiness of the aircraft’s design and are among the final steps required before Gulfstream delivers the first fully outfitted G280 to a customer. It’s been tough going for the general aviation industry, with worldwide business jet deliveries plunging to half their 2008 peak. “It could have been worse if it weren't for a few pockets of strength in some developing parts of the world”, noted industry analyst and advisor Brian Foley. Embraer’s entry-level Phenom 100 executive jet received the Validation of Type Certificate issued by Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Bombardier Aerospace’s Learjet 75 jet continued to achieve its development milestones with the first powering up of the aircraft’s electrical systems on the Wichita production line. Following on the heels of the certification of the G280, Gulfstream's ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650 business-jet aircraft received a type certificate from the FAA. Eurocopter says the U.S. helicopter market is poised for a strong recovery, and that could push the company's sales to a new record. In a report titled "Civil Aircraft: The Market for Business Jet Aircraft," MarketResearch.com said that the market for business jet aircraft is showing signs of recovery from the global economic downturn. Recent corporate profitability signals the potential for future market improvement. With the arrival of the first wing and fuselage in late August, Embraer Executive Jets’ assembly facility in Melbourne, FL, added production of the Phenom 300 light aircraft to the two-shift assembly operation. Full development of the assembly line, including the addition of the Phenom 300, will be completed in the first quarter 2013. The helicopter tour operator that generated so much controversy in Myrtle Beach, SC, faced being grounded after a vote by the Horry County Zoning Board of Appeals. He later won a round in court that allowed the company to keep flying while the issue was being resolved. Honda Aircraft Company broke ground on a new Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul facility (MRO) located at the company’s world headquarters at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, NC. U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK), a senior member on Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), also a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the formation of the Senate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Caucus. October Cessna, in conjunction with Innotech-Execaire, Cessna’s authorized sales representative in Canada, announced an agreement with AirSprint Private Aviation, based in Calgary, Alberta, for a minimum of nine Citation CJ2+ aircraft. In its August and year-to-date business aircraft market information released, JetNet reported that while the pre-owned market continues to show improvement, all market metrics have been slow to recover. The former CEO of Cessna, Jack Pelton, one of GA's most outspoken advocates, has let the Mayor of Wichita, Carl Brewer, know that he is not happy with the anti-aviation message the Obama administration keeps repeating... In a Facebook posting, he sent a message expressing just that. Leaders of the machinists union at Bombardier in Wichita rejected the company's latest contract offer and recommended that their members vote to decline management's contract offer and go on strike. American Eurocopter has delivered the company’s first EC130 T2 to Maverick Aviation Group. The EC130 T2 is Eurocopter’s newest model, introduced to the industry at this year’s Heli-Expo. Bombardier Learjet said that following an official vote, Wichita employees belonging to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) union had rejected a proposed labor agreement and voted in favor of a strike. The FAA published an NPRM in the Federal Register that would amend the regulations for repair stations by revising the system of ratings, the repair station certification requirements, and the regulations on repair stations providing maintenance for air carriers. The pilots of a business jet which was involved in a mid-air collision with a Brazilian airliner in 2006 will be re-tried in absentia for their role in the accident. The FAA has approved the type certificate for the S-76D helicopter, moving the aircraft forward to its highly anticipated delivery into the medium-sized marketplace. A group of local, state, and federal elected officials representing the eastern portion of Long Island, NY, renewed a petition with the FAA to mandate an over-water route for helicopters flying to East Hampton Airport (KHTO). Hawker Beechcraft executives kicked off the NBAA convention on something of a somber note in one of the first news conferences on the schedule for the show. Hawker Beechcraft Chairman Bill Boisture said that while the company is "doing business in the normal course," a lot of decisions remain to be made as the company progresses through and emerges from bankruptcy. November Caroline Daniels, chairman of GAMA, said the state of the industry remains a “mixed picture.” Daniels, along with GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce and NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, shared their perspectives during NBAA2012’s Media Breakfast. Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced during the 2012 NBAA Convention in Orlando, FL, that it has signed orders for nine new Beechcraft products with a total value of more than $34 million. GE Honda Aero Engines said it expected to complete FAA certification testing on its HF120 engine by the end of 2012. Dassault Falcon's 500th Falcon 900, a Falcon 900LX, is in final assembly in Bordeaux-Merignac (France), marking yet another significant milestone for one of the world's most popular families of business jets. Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) said it had delivered the 7,000th Beechcraft King Air since the legendary line of twin-engine turboprops began production in 1964. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H. Cohen issued a statement regarding the work stoppage involving Bombardier Learjet and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) Local 639 in Wichita, Kansas. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) achieved a major milestone for the aviation industry as it flew the first civil jet powered by 100 percent unblended biofuel. Members of the International Association of Machinist ... on strike against Bombardier Learjet in Wichita since October 8 ... voted to end their walkout and accept a tentative contract worked out between the union and the company. Cessna entered into a joint venture contract with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company Ltd. (CAIGA), in accordance with their previously announced strategic agreement, for the formation of a joint venture company to conduct final assembly of Cessna Citation XLS+ aircraft in China for the Chinese market. The first wing shipment for Bombardier's Learjet 85 jet arrived at the Wichita assembly line and was in the process of being readied for mating to the fuselage of Flight Test Vehicle one (FTV1). December Dassault Falcon sees demand for business jets recovering throughout the Middle East, spurred on by large regional operators and the increased globalization of commerce. Embraer Executive Jets’ first made-in-the-USA Phenom 300 was rolled out and made its first flight. The aircraft joined the production line in September. A congressman in southern California said he would take up the fight against what he says are "persistent fly-overs" by helicopters in the areas around Los Angeles. Eurocopter conducted the first flight of its no. 1 series-production EC175, and confirmed the performance of this next-generation multi-role helicopter. The recently passed FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 included a provision requiring air tour operators conducting tours over national parks and abutting tribal lands to submit reports to the FAA and the National Park Service (NPS). The first fully outfitted ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650 aircraft was delivered to its new owner... an unnamed U.S. customer. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently received two important certifications for its new flagship aircraft, the G650. The company received the Production Certificate (PC) from the FAA Atlanta Manufacturing Inspection District Office, and also earned a Type Certificate for the airplane from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). FMI: www.aero-news.net For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commbus.cfm?ContentBlockID=5d23cfd4-6f92-4f03-9285-f6cb51dd4d2c ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN 2012 Year In Review: Military Aviation Embraer Wins, Then Loses LAS Competition, The Air Force Clears The F-22, And The X-37B Makes Its Third Trip To Space Embraer was on a roller coaster ride this year when it won the LAS competition from the Air Force, and then had the deal pulled after a protest from Hawker Beechcraft. That issue is still unresolved. The Air Force also said it had ironed out its problems with the beleaguered F-22 Raptor, but not before some pilots went public on national television. The X-37B returned to space, and the X-47B went to sea. those are just a few of the top stories in Military Aviation from 2012. January Although it was pretty much a formality after the alternate engine program was scrapped last year by GE and Rolls-Royce ... the U.S. Department of Defense awarded Pratt & Whitney an undefinitized contract award (UCA) not to exceed $1,122,306,649 for F135 production engines to power the F-35 Lightning II. The Air Force announced that the Super Tucano had been selected as its Light Air Support aircraft, and would be built at Jacksonville International Airport in Northeast Florida. Embraer has partnered with Sierra Nevada Corporation to build the airplane. In an effort to save some $15 billion over five years, the Pentagon said it was considering a production delay for about 120 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in the third schedule re-vamp in as many years. The Inspector General for the Pentagon said that the recent purchase of a fleet of Mi-17 helicopters for use in Afghanistan was mishandled by the Department of Defense. With the Light Air Support (LAS) program on hold as a suit brought by Hawker Beechcraft makes its way through the legal system, both sides are taking the skirmish public, and both say the argument is principally over jobs. The Air Force had reportedly decided to pull funding for the Northrop Grumman Global Hawk program, and extending the life of the cold-war-vintage U-2 through at least 2020. February The Pentagon announced that it had suspended high-speed ground and flight operations of more than 15 Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets after discovering improperly packed parachutes under the pilot's ejection seat. As the winner of the U.S. Air Force Light Air Support (LAS) competition, Sparks, NV-Based Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) issued a point-by-point rebuttal of what it says is misinformation being spread by the disqualified contender for the contract. Bell Helicopter said it was updating its civilian helicopter line as a hedge against maturing military contracts, at the same time the Pentagon said it would cut 24 aircraft, worth $1.75 billion, from its five-year budget for the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey program. The Air Force said that the Airborne Laser Test Bed (ALTB) has completed the key MDA Knowledge Points, and has transitioned into long-term storage at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. After more than 40 years of service, the Marine Corps retired the aging CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter during a “sundown ceremony” at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. February 24th marked the first anniversary of the Boeing KC-46 Tanker program receiving a U.S. Air Force contract to build the next-generation aerial refueling tanker, the KC-46A. March Officials at the Aeronautical Systems Center a Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio issued a Military Flight Release that will allow the F-35A Lightning II fighter to begin initial operations at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. Air Force Chief of Gen. Staff Norton Schwartz said that the service would move quickly to re-open the bidding for the LAS contract which was abruptly cancelled. The first production P-8A Poseidon aircraft was handed over to the U.S. Navy in Seattle. The P-8A is the first of 13 anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft Boeing will deliver. An X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle passed one year in orbit, with no indication from the Air Force when it will return the unmanned spacecraft to earth. The U.S. Air Force modified the emergency oxygen activation system in the F-22 after some pilots have reported to have felt light-headed during flight, and one airplane went down during a training exercise in Alaska, fatally injuring the pilot. Bennett Croswell, president of Pratt & Whitney’s Military Engines division, and Maureen Dougherty, Boeing vice president and program manager, KC-46 Tanker Program, hosted a ceremonial engine contract signing event at Boeing’s Tanker Program Office in Mukilteo, WA, for contracts previously awarded to Pratt & Whitney. The Senate confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger for promotion March 26, making her the first female four-star general in Air Force history. April Air Force leaders provided an update on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board study into the F-22 Raptor life support systems and flight operations during a briefing at the Pentagon. More than 1,200 distinguished visitors filled the Patrol Squadron 30 hangar at Naval Air Station Jacksonville to celebrate the first fleet delivery of the P-8A Poseidon multi-mission aircraft. The Airbus Military A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport made its maiden flight in service with the UK Royal Air Force. An accident involving an MV-22 Osprey fatally injured two Marines, and left two others with severe injuries. The USAF is exploring options in its effort to reduce the amount of fuel used across its 4,693 aircraft fleet. With the recent price increase in oil, the Air Force is seeing a $1 billion increase in fuel cost for 2012. May The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced the commanding officer for the 2013-14 seasons during a press conference at the National Aviation Museum. Some Air Force pilots said they would not fly the F-22 Raptor while problems with the oxygen system remained unresolved, even though the move could cost them their careers. Pilots who refuse such orders face disciplinary action as severe as discharge from the service. Airbus Military received the initial type certification for the A400M new generation airlifter, marking a key milestone on the road to first delivery around the turn of the year. In an interview aired by the CBS news magazine 60 Minutes, two of the pilots who refused to fly the F-22 due to concerns about the oxygen system spoke out about those concerns. Air Force officials instituted measures designed to protect its pilots, ensure mission completion and assess the possible physiological effects of flying the F-22 Raptor, the command surgeon for Air Combat Command said. The Marine Corps' fifth generation fighter, the F-35B Lightning II, made its first flight at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, signaling the start of the next era of Marine Aviation on the cusp of last weekend's Centennial of Marine Aviation celebrations in Washington D.C. June Boeing's Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system (UAS) completed its first autonomous flight June 1 at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The 28-minute flight began at 0622 PDT time as the liquid-hydrogen powered aircraft lifted off its launch cart. U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, who became a symbol of the Cold War after being shot down while flying a mission over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960, was posthumously awarded the Silver Star by the Pentagon. The first major phase of flight testing the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator aircraft came to a successful conclusion when Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Navy wrapped up testing at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The wreckage of an airplane discovered on an Alaska glacier was determined to be that of an Air Force C-124A Globemaster which went down in 1952. July The U.S. military said it would go ahead with the deployment of a dozen MV-22 Osprey aircraft at American bases in Japan despite local protests and ordinances which strongly oppose the move. In what officials describe as "a prudent measure," all military C-130 aircraft equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System were placed on operational hold after one of the aircraft went down Sunday, July 1. They returned to flight after a one-day standdown. Despite an ongoing investigation and orders for F22 Raptor pilots to stay close to available emergency landing site, another pilot was stricken with hypoxia-like symptoms. For more than 25 years, the Canadian government has been working to replace its aging fleet of Sea King helicopters. On June 28, the 40th Flight Test Squadron flew the first aircraft to use a new fuel blend derived from alcohol at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. August The Navy made Pax River history with the historic first flight of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator. The tailless, unmanned aircraft launched from Patuxent River NAS in Maryland (Pax River) and flew for a planned 35 minutes. Following months of life support systems components testing in the F-22 Raptor, officials had "determined with confidence" the source of previously unexplained physiological incidents, the director of operations for the Air Force's Air Combat Command said at a Pentagon news conference. Air Force Secretary Michael Donley announced that Luke AFB has been chosen as the location of the Air Force's F-35A Lightning II pilot training center. The 302nd Fighter Squadron became home to a Congressional Gold Medal in Aviation. Tuskegee Airman retired Col. Charles McGee presented his personal medal to Col. Bryan Radliff, 477th Fighter Group commander during the 41st Annual Tuskegee Airmen Convention in Las Vegas, NV. In its first flight, the Army's hybrid air vehicle known as the Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle, or LEMV, stayed aloft over Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, for more than 90 minutes. Maj. Jay Spohn became the Guard's first F-35 Lightning II instructor pilot recently at Eglin's multi-service, multi-national F-35 Integrated Training Center. The Marine Corps concluded its investigation into an accident involving a V-22 Osprey in the Kingdom of Morocco which resulted in the fatal injury of two marines in April of this year. Two others were seriously injured. September Diamond rolled out a new version of the DA42 Guardian at the ILA Berlin. Equipped with a COMINT system from Rohde & Schwarz the DA42 remote sensing platform reliably detects, identifies and locates radio signals. Airbus Military reconfirmed that it will deliver the first four new generation A400M airlifters to customers in 2013 as planned, following the development of solutions to the recent engine issue, which prevented the A400M from participating in the Farnborough Air Show flying display. Air Force officials began their F-35A Lightning II Operational Utility Evaluation September 10, an instrumental step in beginning Joint Strike Fighter pilot and maintenance training for the service. Northrop Grumman Corporation and AgustaWestland signed a comprehensive teaming agreement to respond to anticipated requests for both the new Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter and the Navy’s recently announced program to develop a new “Marine One” Presidential Helicopter. Photos leaked out of China suggest the country is developing a second stealth fighter that has similarities with both the F-35 Lighting II and the F-22 Raptor. A Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper RPA successfully completed 106 full-stop Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) landings, a first for the multi-mission aircraft. The Air Force KC-46A program director described the critical development phases of the next-generation refueling aircraft during the 2012 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C. The KC-46A tanker program could fall victim to automatic budget cuts that are possible this winter, but it is not certain that the program would be stopped. October The Army was refining an initial capabilities document for a new fixed-wing utility aircraft that is designed to replace more than 112 airframes with a common platform. The new platform should be able to perform a range of key mission sets and services, officials said. Twelve TG-10B (L-23 Super Blanik) gliders from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs now belong to Civil Air Patrol. The recent Air Force transfer of the aircraft to CAP is a boost to the Air Force auxiliary’s glider program. Northrop Grumman, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center successfully completed a series of flight demonstrations, moving DARPA's Autonomous High-Altitude Refueling (AHR) program closer to demonstrating the first autonomous aerial refueling between two unmanned, high-altitude aircraft. Engine core testing for the ADaptive Versatile ENgine Technology (ADVENT) program with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory got underway at GE Aviation’s headquarters in Evendale, Ohio. The government of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper continued to negotiate with Sikorsky Aircraft for the helicopter that will eventually replace the country's aging fleet of Sea Kings. A modified version of the Russian Kamov Ka-27 anti-submarine helicopter was undergoing flight testing and warfare trials with the Russian Navy's Northern Fleet. Nearly 70 years ago, British forces buried dozens of Spitfire fighter aircraft in Burma to keep them out of the hands of invading Japanese forces. The aircraft, properly crated and preserved, have lain hidden underground in Burma ever since. EADS searched for a U.S. defense contractor that will help the European aerospace giant pitch a new armed helicopter to the U.S. military, and says it had already spent tens of millions of dollars to develop the aircraft for a competition that has not yet been announced. The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition has posted the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Request for Proposal (RFP) to the Federal Business Opportunities website, signaling the official launch of this high priority Air Force acquisition program. November China's new J-31 stealth fighter reportedly flew for 11 minutes, according to reports from that country's state-run media. Deployment of the airplane is likely still years away. The fifth production P-8A Poseidon aircraft was delivered to the U.S. Navy. The P-8A is one of 24 low-rate initial production (LRIP) maritime patrol aircraft that Boeing is building for the Navy as part of contracts awarded in 2011 and 2012. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron the Blue Angels held the squadron's change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum on Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, FL, Nov. 4. Boeing said the day after the election that it is rotating assignments for several executives in its Defense, Space & Security unit, and plans reductions in the number of executives on its payroll. U.S. Air Force Academy Dean of the Faculty Brig. Gen. Dana Born plans to retire during the summer of 2013, Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould announced Nov. 8. Born, a 1983 Academy graduate, has served as the Academy's ninth dean of the faculty since Oct. 1, 2004. There was another delay in the scheduled launch of the third X-37B space plane mission, according to the United Launch Alliance website. The U.S. Navy released a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) beginning once again the process of replacing the helicopters which transport the President under the "Marine One" call sign. A team from the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System program office (PMA-268) embarked aboard the U.S.S. Truman to conduct tests and demonstrations of the X-47B unmanned aerial system. China's new aircraft carrier reportedly saw its first flight operations recently as a J-15 aircraft was been shown taking off and landing on the deck of the ship. December The U.S. Navy, along with Northrop Grumman, conducted the first catapult launch of an unmanned system using the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator. Later in the month, the aircraft completed its first at-sea test phase aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The British Spitfire airplanes that were discovered buried in crates in Burma could be flying again in three years, according to experts close to the recovery effort. The airplanes, thought to be rare Mark XIV Spitfires, were interred in August of 1945 as the Second World War was coming to an end. 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. The world's first production Optionally-Piloted Aircraft (OPA) system was delivered by Aurora Flight Sciences to Switzerland's Department of Defense. In the skies east of San Jose, CA, a Black Hawk helicopter was seen flying low and slow. And while there were pilots aboard the aircraft, all maneuvers during this flight were being conducted autonomously. The U.S. Air Force successfully launched its third X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle. The launch from Cape Canaveral's (FL) Launch Complex 41 comes on the heels of the successful flight of OTV-2, which made an autonomous landing at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, June 11 after a record 469 days in space. Five major defense contractors said they have pulled out of an Air Force competition to produce 112 new SAR helicopters, saying the bidding process is unfair. But the Air Force says the requirements for the helicopter will drive the competition. FMI: www.aero-news.net For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=94333cc6-06f1-4016-8476-7b0cc2676330 ----------------------------------------------------------------- HAI, ALPA Congratulate FAA Administrator Huerta On Confirmation Accolades For The New Permanent Administrator Continue To Roll In The Helicopter Association International and the Airline Pilots Association have joined the chorus of those congratulating now-permanent FAA Administrator Michael Huerta on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate Tuesday. "Michael Huerta has been a steady hand at the controls of the FAA since his appointment as acting administrator, and now the agency has the certainty of knowing who its leader will be," said HAI President Matt Zuccaro (pictured). "We look forward to working with Administrator Huerta on our common goals such as safety, NextGen technology, access to airspace, infrastructure development with regards to heliports, quiet aircraft technology, and maintenance issues of concern. "We wish Administrator Huerta well during his tenure and stand ready to continue our excellent relationship with the team of FAA professionals." In his statement, ALPA president Capt. Lee Moak urged the now-permanent administrator to take a hard look at duty and crew rest rules for cargo pilots. "The confirmation of Michael Huerta as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, together with a stable source of long-term funding, puts the FAA in a powerful position to safely build capacity and foster airline growth in this country," Moak (pictured, below) said in the statement. “Mr. Huerta’s formidable transportation policy experience has already enabled him to achieve remarkable progress during his tenure as the FAA’s acting administrator. ALPA is eager to continue this positive action at an accelerated pace to ensure the United States maintains a world-class air transportation system. “Our industry needs strong leadership from our government partners to ensure that we continue to move forward and position ourselves in a global economy. We need to take the gold standard in regulations and safety practices in the United States to the International Civil Aviation Organization to raise the safety bar for the world’s aviation community and ensure that U.S. airlines are not disadvantaged internationally. “While ALPA was gratified by the FAA’s release of new science-based flight- and duty-time limits and minimum rest requirements for airline pilots, we will continue to work with Administrator Huerta and his team to advocate in the strongest possible terms for applying the new rules to all airline pilots, regardless of whether they carry cargo or passengers. “We are also dedicated to advancing NextGen, which will improve safety and increase efficiencies while decreasing costs to the airlines. In addition, ALPA is intensely focused on maintaining safety as the first priority in efforts to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system and on putting in place regulations to ensure the safe shipment by air of hazardous materials, including lithium batteries. We look forward to continuing to work with Mr. Huerta on these, as well as many other, ALPA aviation safety priorities. “With superbly qualified leadership and stable long-term funding, the FAA could not be more strongly positioned to engage with industry and labor to enhance the U.S. transportation system infrastructure and give U.S. airlines and their employees the opportunity to compete and prevail in the global marketplace.” FMI: www.rotor.com, www.alpa.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=8cffa498-0d4f-4462-9f12-7b62d4aafb59 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Boeing Completes 2012 With Record-Setting Performance 1,203 Net Commercial Orders Is Second-Largest In Company History Boeing says it booked 1,203 net commercial airplane orders in 2012, the second-largest number in company history. The company also delivered 601 airplanes, the most since 1999. Boeing's unfilled commercial airplane orders at the end of the year stood at 4,373, the most in company history. "Our employees rose to the challenge of executing several production rate increases in 2012—a truly remarkable performance," said Ray Conner, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Increasing our deliveries by 26 percent allowed us to put more airplanes into the hands of our customers and grow our customer base by offering the best products and services." The 737 program broke the record for orders for any Boeing model in a single year, accumulating 1,124 net orders. The 737 MAX – the new engine variant of the best-selling 737 – recorded 914 of those orders, bringing total orders to date to 1,064. In addition, the Next-Generation 737 set a new single-year record with 415 deliveries to customers worldwide. The 737 program also celebrated its 10,000th order in 2012. Boeing's leadership in the widebody market continued in 2012. The year began with the five-continent 787 Dream Tour and ended with 11 787 deliveries in December to seven customers. To date, 49 787s have been delivered to eight customers. The 777, which totaled 83 deliveries in 2012 and surpassed 1,000 since launch, won 68 net orders. The airplane continues to win accolades from passengers, earning three prestigious awards voted on by business travelers. With 31 deliveries in 2012, the 747-8 Intercontinental and Freighter have received positive reviews from customers and are performing as expected in service. "As we look ahead to 2013, we're focused on meeting our customer commitments by increasing production rates and delivering high-quality, reliable products and services," said Conner. "We will also transition the 787-9 into production and flight test and work closely with customers, who contribute so much to our success, to continue defining the 787-10X and 777X." 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The measure now goes to the President for his signature. “This legislation is extremely important to help ensure the success of the United States civil space program, both in maintaining our access to the International Space Station (ISS) national laboratory, and in pursuing the new vision and mission of exploring beyond low Earth orbit,” Senator Hutchison (pictured) said in a news release Thursday. “This action by Congress reaffirms the intent of the 2010 NASA Authorization Act, which reflected a hard-fought Congressional and Administration consensus for the future of NASA in the post-shuttle era. I am delighted that this will be one of my final acts as a U.S. Senator and is in cooperation with my good friend and colleague, Senator Bill Nelson.” “This legislation reaffirms our commitment to a robust future for the space program,” said Nelson. “I am grateful to, and will miss, Sen. Hutchison, and I look forward to working with Sen. Boozman as we lead the space subcommittee in 2013.” The language written by Senators Hutchison and Nelson (pictured, below) was offered in the House as a substitute to the house bill. The Senators said the sense of Congress clearly reaffirms the existing law in requiring a balanced approach to developing a new heavy lift vehicle and crew exploration module (the Space Launch System and the Orion exploration vehicle) as well as developing a new commercial space launch capability for both crew and cargo to the ISS and other potential destinations in low-Earth orbit. It also underscores the importance of not pursuing those developments at the expense of each other, or of NASA’s other vital missions. The legislation also extends the authority for third-party liability indemnification for commercial launch providers, which is essential to enable the commercial market to grow and thrive. It extends that authority for one year, while the FAA conducts a review of the underlying formula for calculating probable levels of loss. The bill also ensures that starting in the 2016-2018 period, the U.S. can purchase crew launch servicers on Russian Soyuz vehicles as a back-up capability to the planned commercial crew providers now under early development and expected at that time to be the primary means for transporting crew members to and from the ISS. 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The Associated Press reports that 17-year-old high school junior Jordan Smith, who had already been offered an aviation scholarship at Wallace State Community College, had met two friends at another airport, according to his mother Sherrie Smith. According to Walker County Airport manager Edwin Banks, the Twin Comanche departed about 2230 local time. Weather conditions were reported to be overcast with a "low cloud ceiling." While the Walker County Sheriff originally said that the authorities thought the teenagers "stole" the plane for a "joyride," Sherrie Smith said that the plane's owner had given Jordon a set of keys to the aircraft, as well as the gate code for the airport. But the situation was summed up pretty well by Banks. "It was a student pilot flying an airplane without permission, an airplane that he was not qualified to fly at night," he told the AP. Add to that mix he had his friends on board. Anyone who has been around aviation for any amount of time knows that is rarely a recipe for a good outcome. (Twin Comanche pictured in file photo. Not accident airplane) FMI: www.ntsb.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=47cccd8e-263c-45bb-a8b3-2317614b9e5d ----------------------------------------------------------------- Klyde Morris 01.04.13 Perhaps A Classic Case Of 'Be Careful What You Wish For ...' FMI: www.klydemorris.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=82d641dc-cda7-4f2b-a32f-cd290269c936 ----------------------------------------------------------------- SimCom Training Centers Selects Eric Hinson As President Joins Company After Serving As EVP Of Flight Safety International SimCom Training Centers has named business aviation and training industry professional Eric Hinson as its new President. Hinson (pictured), who will report directly to Wally David, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, will oversee and direct the activities of SimCom’s four training center locations and 56 operational simulators. Additionally, he will be responsible for identifying future growth opportunities for SimCom, implementing strategic initiatives and expanding its global influence throughout the simulator training marketplace. Most recently, Hinson served as Executive Vice President of FlightSafety International. Prior to that assignment, he held senior level executive positions at Gulfstream Aerospace and Piaggio. A former F/A-18 Navy pilot, he currently maintains his flying skills as the owner of an A36TC Bonanza. “As we look to the future, we believe Eric is the right choice to lead the SimCom brand to the next level”, says David. “His leadership and experience in the simulator training marketplace gives us a keen competitive advantage as we grow and expand our services. Eric is a champion of our signature ‘value, personal and friendly’ approach to simulator training. Being an experienced pilot himself, Eric knows how important this training philosophy can be to pilots who rely on SimCom to provide them with a realistic and challenging training environment that furthers their knowledge, skills and proficiency. Eric is a natural fit into our company’s culture and we are excited to have him at SimCom.” Hinson adds, “I am extremely excited to be joining the SimCom team. I have always admired SimCom’s approach to training. The personal and friendly training environment here allows customers to maximize their learning experience. I look forward to working closely with Wally and the rest of the SimCom team to build on the SimCom tradition of quality training that is focused on providing the industry with highly skilled, professionally trained and competent pilots.” SimCom Training Centers offers simulator training programs for a wide variety of piston and turboprop aircraft as well as business jets. It is the exclusive factory authorized training provider for the Eclipse EA-500 (in the Americas), Pilatus PC-12 (in the Americas), Socata TBM (in North America and Mexico), Mitsubishi MU-2 and the Piper Meridian, Mirage, Malibu, Matrix, Seneca and Saratoga aircraft. FMI: www.simulator.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commbus.cfm?ContentBlockID=5a6c9d78-1a52-4fe6-92f5-c51057521561 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Finnish Border Guard To Acquire Two Additional Super Puma Helos Eurocopter To Supply The AS332 Aircraft For Maritime Search And Rescue Missions The Finnish Border Guard plans to expand its Eurocopter fleet with the acquisition of two additional AS332 L1 Super Puma helicopters fully equipped for maritime search and rescue missions in the country’s challenging conditions. With deliveries scheduled for 2015, the rotorcraft will be configured as the AS332 L1e version, incorporating the integrated advanced cockpit and automatic flight control systems used on Eurocopter’s EC225 helicopter. They are to be based at Helsinki and outfitted for day/night operations – equipped with high-definition forward-looking infrared (FLIR) technology, a four-axis autopilot and full deicing. Signing of the agreement was performed yesterday in Helsinki by Brigadier General Mikko Kirjavainen, substitute Chief of the Finnish Border Guard, and Navy Captain Jukka Jaakkola, Chief of the Technical Department for the Finnish Border Guard headquarters; with Jacques Cardaillac, Eurocopter’s Head of Sales for Northern Europe and Benelux, as well as Eurocopter Sales Manager Didier Parasme. The Finnish Border Guard already operates three AS332L1 rotorcraft, which are assigned to its Turku base on the southwest coast of Finland. The service has logged nearly 25 years experience with these Super Pumas – validating the service’s reputation for professionalism and effectiveness, while also confirming the helicopter’s capabilities in even the most extreme environment. “This latest acquisition once again demonstrates the AS332’s qualities in highly demanding missions, and it underscores the Finnish Border Guard’s continued confidence in the Super Puma as a long-time operator,” explained Cardaillac When it introduces the two new AS332 L1e helicopters in late 2015, the Finnish Border Guard will benefit from the commonality with its current AS332 L1 fleet, optimizing resources for logistics and maintenance management, as well as the training of pilots and technicians. (Image provided by Eurocopter) FMI: www.eurocopter.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=63857e0b-66e2-4013-8331-c1c30e0acbb9 ----------------------------------------------------------------- FAA Authorizes TSO For Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B Also Approves Latest GTN 3.0 Software The FAA has authorized a TSO along with AML STC approval for the Garmin GDL 88 series. The GDL 88 is the industry’s first dual-link ADS-B solution available for certified aircraft. With the AML STC, the GDL 88 is approved for installation on most Part 23 fixed-wing aircraft, and it will begin shipping immediately starting at $3,995. Garmin has also received AML STC approval for the latest GTN 3.0 software. This new software brings expanded capabilities to the GTN series including display support for the GDL 88. It also now includes support for weather radar, worldwide connectivity, cross fill with the GNS 430W/530W series and more. This software upgrade is free for current GTN owners and will come standard on new GTN purchases. According to Garmin's website, the GDL 88 provides a simple, rule-compliant solution for aircraft operating in the U.S. and below 18,000 feet. The GDL 88 also brings the added benefit of access to advanced traffic information and subscription free weather for aircraft flying at any altitude. The innovative dual-link capability allows the GDL 88 to receive both the 978 MHz UAT and 1090 MHz frequency bands to provide the most comprehensive level of traffic situational awareness. Advanced traffic awareness features include TargetTrend relative motion technology, which helps the pilot visualize the trend of the traffic threats as it relates to their aircraft, and SURF technology, which detects other aircraft or ground vehicles on runways and taxiways that may pose a threat while taxiing or on approach. The company says the GTN series touchscreen avionics supports for weather radar, advanced ADS-B capabilities, worldwide connectivity, cross fill with the GNS 430W/530W series and more. (Image provided by Garmin) FMI: www.garmin.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=66320f82-f048-4a82-8437-a33cb566290e ----------------------------------------------------------------- Congress Passes Risk-Sharing Regime Extension For The Space Launch Industry The Commercial Spaceflight Federation Applauds Passage Of The Legislation The Commercial Spaceflight Federation on Wednesday thanked Members of Congress for the extension of government risk-sharing for commercial launch companies. A bill to extend the current framework for one year passed the House and Senate in the closing hours of the 112th Congress, and has been sent to the President for signature. The previous law expired on December 31, 2012. The Senate action on Monday and House action Wednesday extends a liability risk-sharing regime created by Congress that requires commercial launch companies to purchase insurance for any reasonable risk of damage to third parties, and provides an expedited appropriations backstop above that amount and below a statutory limit. Since it was first put into place in 1988, the regime has never been triggered, but it has provided risk-management support to the industry and helped keep high-tech jobs in America. Other countries that provide launch services, including China, Russia, France, and Japan, have expansive government risk-sharing for launch providers. “The American launch industry has become a highly competitive and important sector, both in the orbital and suborbital markets,” said CSF President Michael Lopez-Alegria. “I commend Congress’s attention to this issue, as it will continue to support high-tech jobs in the launch industry and will allow the U.S. to compete in the international market.” Stuart Witt, CEO and General Manager of the Mojave Air & Space Port and Chairman of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation said, “Government risk-sharing serves an important role in the commercial space industry by ensuring companies don’t have to bet the farm on every launch, and it does so at no cost to taxpayers. We thank all the Members in the House and the Senate that worked through the holidays on this important legislation, in particular the many Representatives who worked to pass this provision in the House, including Congressmen Steven Palazzo, Ralph Hall, Kevin McCarthy, Dana Rohrabacher, Adam Schiff, James Sensenbrenner and Lamar Smith, and Senators Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, Bill Nelson and Kay Bailey Hutchison for their tenacious work on this issue in the Senate." “The new year will undoubtedly bring new accomplishments and new excitement in commercial spaceflight,” said Alex Saltman, CSF Executive Director. “Congress will be addressing many policy issues affecting the industry, and we will continue to work toward a long-term risk-sharing provision that would provide certainty to a growing industry.” FMI: www.commercialspaceflight.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=2481b1ea-ca75-4ef3-a64f-e5fe42ba6272 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Iran Unveils New Attack Helicopter Toufan 2 Introduced Wednesday During Naval Military Exercises Iran has unveiled a new attack helicopter it calls the Toufan 2 (Storm 2) which bears a striking resemblance to a Bell AH-1J Cobra. The new aircraft was first shown to the public and the media during naval military exercises that are taking place in an area bounded by the Strait of Hormuz and the Indian Ocean. The ceremony unveiling the aircraft was attended by Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier general Ahmad Vahidi, according to the Iranian television newtork Press TV. Vahidi said that the helicopter is equipped with the country's latest "indigenous achievements in electronics, optics, laser and armament capabilities." He said that the aircraft will "dramatically boost" Iran's combat capabilities when the aircraft goes into production. No timeline for that production was given. The aircraft joins two other new helicopters recently introduced by Iran. The Panha 1 and Panha 2 aircraft are the first helos to be built domestically in Iran, and are designed for operations and logistics missions. They can reportedly carry up to eight and 14 passengers, respectively. Iran insists that its defense upgrades are based on deterrence, and are not intended to pose a threat to other countries. FMI: www.state.gov/p/nea/ci/ir/index.htm For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=5329e4a8-26b9-4866-a51b-eefc862d9e90 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Pilot Spots Thief At His House ... From The Air Target Of The Robbery Was A Trailer At The Pilot's Home A Florida pilot returning from a trip to North Carolina over the holidays decided that he wanted to get a look at his house from the air ... and that serendipitous overflight led to the arrest of a man who had stolen a trailer from the pilot's home in Glades County, FL. According to a news release from the Charlotte County (FL) Sheriff's office, Gary Robert Haines, 59, Stafford, VA, was arrested Sunday afternoon for stealing a 6x12 foot trailer from a Glades County home near Labelle. The owner was flying his airplane over his home at the time, saw the theft from the air and called Glades County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) 9-1-1. Pilot David Zehntner was returning home from North Carolina in his personal airplane and decided to fly over his home in the 2400 block of Loblolly Bay Road, Labelle. He observed a silver truck with a white camper in his driveway and lowered his altitude to get a closer look. He saw a man looking into the windows of his home who then attached the pilot's red trailer to the truck and pull out of his driveway. The pilot followed the thief down S.R. 80 towards I-75 in Lee County and called GCSO who in turn contacted the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LSCO). LCSO Aviation located the truck and trailer on I-75 heading into Charlotte County and gave directions to LCSO ground units. LCSO made a traffic stop on I-75 at mile marker 153 in Charlotte County. LCSO deputies detained the man driving a 2002 Toyota Tundra 4x4 pickup and pulling the red stolen trailer until CCSO deputies arrived and made the arrest of Haines. The owner went to the scene and reclaimed his trailer. Haines’ pickup was impounded at the CCSO Crime Scene bay and obtained a search warrant. Inside the pickup detectives found a loaded rifle and bullets on the floorboard. Haines was arrested for Grand Theft and taken to the Charlotte County Jail. He was released Monday morning on $2,500 bond. CCSO seized the pickup for forfeiture. Glades County Sheriff’s Office detectives are still investigating the theft and weapons found in the Haines pickup. (Gary Haines arrest photo provided by Charlotte County, FL, Sheriff's office) FMI: www.ccso.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=7fcbe0e2-a104-4d77-b450-c1e690cb6b84 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Philippine Navy To Acquire AW 109 Power Helicopters Purchase Comes Amid Territorial Dispute With China The Philippine government plans to acquire three AgustaWestland AW 109 Power helicopters for its navy as part of a modernization program it hopes will bolster its position in a territorial dispute with China. In a statement, Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin was quoted as saying "The acquisition of these naval helicopters is one concrete step towards the fulfilment of our goal to modernize the Philippine Navy and our armed forces in general." The French news service AFP reports that the Philippines and China have been in a standoff over territory in the South China Sea since April. The disputed territory includes a group of islets known as Scarborough Shoal, which the Philippine government says is within its 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone. China claims nearly all of the waters in the South China Sea, even those close to neighboring countries and including the shoal. Gazmin said that acquiring the helicopters is intended to "secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of the national territory." The cost of the aircraft was placed at about $32.5 million. They will be acquired under an emergency procurement program. (AW 109 Power image from file) FMI: www.navy.mil.ph For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=e93eb666-97b7-4a36-99b1-977d09630d2e ----------------------------------------------------------------- Eurocopter Celebrates Two NH90 Program Firsts Initial TTH Helos Delivered To Belgium, NFH Aircraft To French Navy Eurocopter achieved a milestone in its NH90 program with two ceremonies held at its Marignane facility near Marseille in the south of France during which the manufacturer delivered Belgium’s first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) in the presence of the Belgian Defense Minister Pieter de Crem; along with the French DGA defense procurement agency’s first NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH), in its naval Step B version, to be used by the French Navy. The first NH90 TTH helicopter delivered to Belgium is part of an order placed by the Ministry of Defense for a total of eight NH90s: four in the TTH variant, and four NFHs. The TTHs will be used by the Belgian armed forces for air transport missions, peacekeeping operations, disaster relief work, and humanitarian missions. The four NFHs scheduled for later delivery will replace Belgium’s aging Sea Kings in performing search and rescue (SAR) missions, and also will carry out maritime support tasks for the country’s M-class frigates. “It is an honor for Eurocopter to hand over the first NH90 to Belgium today in the presence of the country’s Defense Minister Pieter de Crem,” said Dominique Maudet, the Eurocopter Group’s Executive Officer for France, and Vice President - Global Business and Services. “This latest-generation aircraft will provide Belgium – a member state of NATO – with modern resources tailored to the diversity of its missions. In addition to this delivery, which has a symbolic importance, the Belgian armed forces can count on Eurocopter’s support when it comes to putting their NH90 fleet into service.” Based on the latest model of the French TTH, this first aircraft was delivered to Belgium in its final operational configuration (FOC), ensuring interoperability between the Belgian armed forces and their French counterparts. The NH90’s FOC version is equipped with field-tested avionics that enable the helicopter to carry out missions both day and night, regardless of the prevailing weather conditions. It also benefits from a high-performance self-protection system, an interoperable military communication system for international operations, and the necessary equipment for ship-based deployment. Eurocopter also delivered the French DGA’s first NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) in its new Step B version, to be used by the French Navy. This aircraft will join the fleet of seven NFHs already delivered to the French Navy in the first standard configuration. “This new naval variant of the NH90 represents a significant and eagerly-awaited step for the French Navy,” added Maudet. “It provides the French Army with an aircraft equipped with new functions that better respond to operational requirements, particularly in anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare.” The NH90 NFH boasts a state-of-the-art weapons system that combines – as part of a high-performance platform – a package of ultra-modern electronic, acoustic and optronic sensors as well as weapons loads adapted to anti-ship and anti-submarine missions. The helicopter also performs SAR, amphibious, maritime surveillance and anti-piracy missions. The six NH90 final assembly lines currently operational in France, Germany, Italy, Finland, Australia, and Spain are under the supervision of NH Industries, a consortium jointly owned by Eurocopter, AgustaWestland and Fokker Aerostructures, which respectively hold 62.5 percent, 32 percent and 5.5 percent stakes. FMI: www.eurocopter.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=75a1b812-b046-4371-903e-e232480487b0 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Prince William Flies New Year's Day SAR Mission Man Believed Swept Out To Sea Not Located The Duke of Cambridge Prince William was part of a team of first responders that undertook a search and rescue mission on New Year's Day shortly after midnight, but were unfortunately unable to locate a man who was reportedly swept out to sea by a large wave on the coast. The member of the Royal family had just returned from a Christmas holiday with his wife Kate at her parent's home in Berkshire, and then a visit with his family in Sandringham, according to a report appearing in the London Evening Standard. Flight Lieutenant Wales' aircraft was called on after a man was reportedly swept off a promenade at Blackpool. He reportedly flew in conditions of winds reaching 50 knots during a storm in an attempt to locate the missing man. The RAF Sea King flown by Prince William employed its searchlight to assist rescuers on the ground in their attempt to locate the missing person. The watch manager of the Crosby Coastguard station Stuart Atkinson said that they were unable to find the man, though it was believed he had been thrown both a lifering and a football. "We have located the football, but not the life ring," Atkinson said. A second search was being conducted Wednesday. The Prince has been involved in several rescues since arriving at RAV Valley in 2010, including one in which he hoisted two sailors who's boat foundered in heavy seas out of the water. (RAF Sea King SAR helicopter pictured in file photo) FMI: www.raf.mod.uk/rafvalley For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=40469b22-b944-4c5c-a2a1-99df4f6a9118 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN FAQ: ANN's News Portal Syndication Program Get A Customized ANN News Portal For YOUR Website! Of the many features we've debuted over the years, we're particularly proud of ANN's News Portal Syndication Program. ANN's stories are read throughout the planet by hundreds of thousands of flyers the world over... but here's a way for you to use ANN to help punch up YOUR website AND keep flyers informed in REALTIME of all the news that's fit to fly. 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Let us hear from you, folks! Aero-News Quote of the Day “This action by Congress reaffirms the intent of the 2010 NASA Authorization Act, which reflected a hard-fought Congressional and Administration consensus for the future of NASA in the post-shuttle era. I am delighted that this will be one of my final acts as a U.S. Senator and is in cooperation with my good friend and colleague, Senator Bill Nelson.” Source: Texas Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. FMI: http://hutchison.senate.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=bb55e6a5-c446-4c1a-971e-d93cacd6e836 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.04.13): LPV 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. LPV A type of approach with vertical guidance (APV) based on WAAS, published on RNAV (GPS) approach charts. This procedure takes advantage of the precise lateral guidance available from WAAS. The minima is published as a decision altitude (DA). FMI: www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg/L.HTM For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=3d3f944a-cac5-433e-97bf-eda4604883d5 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.04.13) 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: The Airchive "The Webseum of Commercial Aviation". This site features vintage route maps, timetables, photos, and other memorabilia. Step back in time to a more civilized era of air travel by spending some time at this site. FMI: www.airchive.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=d076978a-07de-49ca-9b77-cdef54b0d46e ----------------------------------------------------------------- AD: Airbus Airplanes AD NUMBER: 2012-25-10 PRODUCT: All Airbus Model A330-300 series airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2012-25-10 ACTION: Final Rule SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by reports that, during a flight test, several spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) did not remain locked in the retracted position (hydraulic locking function) after manual depressurization of the corresponding hydraulic circuit. Loss of that locking function–which is ensured by a blocking valve–was caused by an internal leak from a sheared seal on the blocking valve. This AD requires inspecting to determine if certain SSCs are installed, performing an operational test of any affected SSC, and replacing if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent loss of the hydraulic locking function during take-off and goaround phases, which, in combination with malfunction of one engine, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective January 31, 2013. FMI: AD For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=49d92514-9bce-4b0a-b4f9-9ffca0e6b703 ----------------------------------------------------------------- AD: Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines AD NUMBER: 2012-25-09 PRODUCT: All Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524G2-19; RB211-524G2-T-19; RB211-524G3-19; RB211-524G3-T-19; RB211-524H2-19; RB211-524H2-T-19; RB211-524H-36; RB211-524H-T-36; RB211-535E4-37; RB211-535E4-B-37; RB211-535E4-B-75; and RB211-535E4-C-37 turbofan engines. SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2012-25-09 ACTION: Final Rule SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by an investigation by RR concluding that certain intermediate-pressure (IP) turbine discs produced before 1997 by a certain supplier may contain steel inclusions. This AD requires removal of the affected IP turbine discs to inspect them for steel inclusions, and removal of the affected discs from service if they fail the inspection. This AD also requires removal from service of some IP turbine discs at reduced life limits. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent uncontained IP turbine disc failure, engine failure, and damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 6, 2013. FMI: AD For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=fde05321-9b44-4527-a2ca-d5442aec785e ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN Senior Staff Roster J.R. 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