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Aerospace News
Feb 07, 2012 03:00AM

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Feb 07, 2012 12:05AM

Aero-News Alert! Congress Finalizes FAA Bill Conference Report

Bill Sent To President Obama For His Signature Numerous ANN Real-Time Updates Throughout Afternoon of 02.06.12: House and Senate conferees have given final approval to a long-term funding bill for the FAA, and sent it on to President Obama for his signature. The "FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012" authorizes $63.3 billion for FAA programs through 2015.

Feb 06, 2012 10:17PM

FAA Allows NOAA To Impose Airspace Restrictions

Pilots Could Face Six-Figure Fines For Overflights Of Marine Sanctuaries Overflight of certain marine sanctuaries below 1,000 feet msl, or in some cases below 2,000 feet msl, could result in fines of up to $100,000 imposed by NOAA, according to the AOPA. The accusation can be made based on observations by persons with no aviation background, and the burden of proof is on the pilot to show he or she did not disturb any wildlife during the flights.

Feb 06, 2012 10:16PM

NAA Announces Most Memorable Aviation And Space Records Of 2011

Annual List Details The Most Memorable Aviation And Space Records Of The Previous Year The National Aeronautic Association (NAA), as the official record keeper for United States aviation and space, each year tracks dozens of world and national record attempts. New U.S. records are certified and those qualifying as world records are then ratified with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), the world air sports federation.

Feb 06, 2012 10:15PM

Aero-TV: Final Approach -- Discovering Avidyne's R9 with DFC100 (Part 3)

A Glass Panel System Really Shows Its Mettle When You Head For The Approach So... a few months ago, we had the chance to sit back in awe at the expertise already displayed by one of the Avidyne R9 glass panel's most passionate advocates... and users. There are few more knowledgeable people on the planet, as far as R9 is concerned, than Trip Taylor and for the better part of a few hours, we had the chance to sit back and enjoy his synoptic descriptions of just a few of the many intriguing features built into one of the most usable glass panel cockpits we've yet flow... now made even more so with the advent of the DFC100 digital autopilot.

Feb 06, 2012 06:44PM

Aero-Commentary: EAA, The New Beginning

Layoffs, Changes In Leadership May Signal Change In Direction As Well Last month, the aviation public got its first view of changes that have been quietly sweeping through EAA. Unnoticed by rank and file members until that day, they have been occurring since Rod Hightower came to the party. Let there be no doubt, these and many more have and will continue to happen. But are they that bad? It depends on what you believe about EAA.

Feb 06, 2012 05:41PM

Restored Cub Flies For The First Time Since The 1950s

But The Person Responsible For Its Restoration Will Never Fly The Plane When a freshly-restored Piper Cub took off for the first time since the 1950s from Clearwater Air Park in Florida, the person largely responsible for its restoration could only sit and watch from his bedroom window.

Feb 06, 2012 05:40PM

NASA Receives Second Highest Number Of Astronaut Applications

Over 6,300 Apply For The Ultimate E-Ticket Ride More than 6,300 individuals applied to become a NASA astronaut between Nov. 15, 2011 and Jan. 27, the second highest number of applications ever received by the agency. After a thorough selection process, which includes interviews and medical examinations, nine to 15 people will be selected to become part of the 21st astronaut class.

Feb 06, 2012 05:40PM

Red Bull Stratos Attempt May Be Close

Felix Baumgartner Said To Be Preparing For Record-Breaking Skydive The Red Bull Stratos Team may be close to an announcement that Felix Baumgartner will attempt his record-setting skydive in August over the New Mexico desert. Baumgartner has for years been working to attempt the jump, which will begin from a balloon at 120,000 feet ... literally the fringe of space.

Feb 06, 2012 05:39PM

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Feb 06, 2012 05:36PM

Helicopters Borrow Whale Technology

Humpback-Style Fin Bumps Said To Improve Stall Performance Some large airplanes have had their profiles compared to whales, notably the original Boeing 747, and especially the Airbus Beluga. Now, German scientists are looking to the humpback whale for inspiration in the design of new helicopters.

Feb 06, 2012 05:35PM

Boeing Worker Injured In Towing Accident

Was Trapped Under The Landing Gear Of A 787 A Boeing worker at Paine Field was injured late last week when a JAL 787 being towed ran over him, trapping him underneath the plane's landing gear.

Feb 06, 2012 05:34PM

Paraplegic Man Realizes His Dream To Fly

Specially-Modified Pipistrel Tarus Gives Him Freedom Of Flight "Actually, I have always dreamed of flying," Jan Hercek began his story. "When I was in the third grade of elementary school, that's nine years old in my country (Slovenia, formerly Yugoslavia), I started to draw sketches of aircraft and pretend-calculations on how to make an aircraft fly. I lived in a small village, about 50 houses - no more than maybe 200 people. So I was pretty alone in my daydreaming about aircraft."

Feb 06, 2012 05:32PM

Whooping Cranes Seem Happy In Alabama

Have Not Followed Ultralight Surrogate Parent In First Migration To Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say that the nine juvenile whooping cranes whose first migration that ran into some red tape have not continued their migration, perhaps in part because of the mild winter weather in the south.

Feb 06, 2012 05:32PM

OccuFLY at LAX - Flight Attendants Hold Large Protest

FAs Disagree With Union Rules Changes In FAA Reauthorization Bill Flight Attendants from over 20 airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), and concerned citizens from across the country held an OccuFLY protest at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, February 6. Flight Attendants and supporters protested what they said is the latest attack on collective bargaining rights included in the FAA reauthorization bill.

Feb 06, 2012 05:31PM

Four Former Recipients To Participate In Collier Trophy Selection

Nominees Named Range From The Largest Airlifter To The Human-Powered Gamera The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced last week that former Collier Trophy recipients Dick Rutan (1986), Joe Lombardo (Gulfstream - 2003), Bobby Sturgell (ADSB -- 2008), and Jeff Pino (Sikorsky Aircraft - 2010), will be among the aviation leaders who will participate in the Selection Committee for the 2011 Robert J. Collier Trophy. In addition, NAA released the list of nominees.

DoD Advisories
Feb 02, 2012 01:24PM

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Feb 01, 2012 10:00PM

Air Force Secretary and Chief of Staff to Brief Media on Air Force Strategic Choices