August 2009 - Posts

• Maryland Elected Official Apologizes, Pays For Proposal Stunt

  He Enlisted The Help Of A Police Helicopter, Boats, In An Elaborate Ruse We suppose it could be called a case of just not thinking everything through. Maryland Delegate Jon Cardin and his (now) fiancee were on board a boat with friends August 7th when... Posted Aug 31 2009, 11:43 PM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-TV: Safety Tip of the Week - Doug Ritter, Top 3 Survival Tools

  Survival Expert Doug Ritter Shares His Best Safety Tips Respected aviation journalist, and one of the world's leading authorities on survival and survival equipment, Doug Ritter sat down with Aero-TV to share some invaluable safety tips. Read More... Posted Aug 31 2009, 11:42 PM by Aero-News Network

• IS-BAO Receives European Standards Recognition

  Organization Will Be Recognized For EASA Rules Implementation Procedures The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) announced Friday that the IS-BAO - an International Standard for Business Aircraft... Posted Aug 31 2009, 06:57 PM by Aero-News Network

• AIAA Sets 2009 Conference And Exibition For Pasadena, CA

  "Space: New Opportunities For A New Era" Is The Theme The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has released the schedule for its annual conference, to be held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA. September... Posted Aug 31 2009, 06:55 PM by Aero-News Network

• Fractional Jet Ownership Evolves

  Business Analyst Says "Business Models Must Adapt" With shakeups in the executive suite, major startup failures and questions of survival for some established providers, Brian Foley Associates president Brian Foley concludes the fractional jet... Posted Aug 31 2009, 06:54 PM by Aero-News Network

• Airbus Delivers Its 4000th A320 Family aircraft To TAM

  Ferry Flight Will Deliver Charity Donation To Support Schools Airbus has delivered its 4000th A320 Family aircraft to Brazilian flag carrier TAM from its Final Assembly Line in Hamburg. The aircraft, an A319, was handed over to TAM in the presence of... Posted Aug 31 2009, 06:53 PM by Aero-News Network

• John And Martha King To Receive American Spirit Award

  Honor Will Be Presented At NBAA2009 From our "Recognition Well Deserved" department ... the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced Monday that aviation legends John and Martha King will be recognized with the Association's... Posted Aug 31 2009, 06:51 PM by Aero-News Network

• India Ends Luna Mapping Program

  Contact With Orbiter Lost Saturday The Indian government says it has lost contact with its Chandrayaan I, or "Moon Craft" orbiter after nearly a year spent mapping the lunar surface. They announced Monday they have abandoned attempts to revive... Posted Aug 31 2009, 06:49 PM by Aero-News Network

• Cessna Delivers First Citation X Retrofitted With Winglets

  Upturned Wing Tips Improve Aerodynamics, Efficiency Cessna Aircraft Company has rolled out its latest variant of the Citation X. On Monday, Cessna announced the delivery of the first Cessna Citation X to be fitted with Elliptical Winglets. The winglets... Posted Aug 31 2009, 06:47 PM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.31.09)

  "...Despite these challenging economic times, we are confident in our long-term growth and determined to maximize the opportunities provided by our technologies, people and global reach. Thanks to our partners, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Prince... Posted Aug 31 2009, 12:41 AM by Aero-News Network

• ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.31.09)

  Aero-Linx: United States Navy Patrol Squadrons VPNAVY is dedicated to the men and women of the United States Navy flying "ASW" (VP/VPB) Patrol Aircraft. Read More... Posted Aug 31 2009, 12:38 AM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-TV: Profiles in Aviation – The Super Sky Cycle

  Inventor Larry Neal Introduces the World's First Flying Motorcycle Larry Neal has come a long way since December 27th, 2005. Just days after the first prototype test flights, Neal was awarded a patent for one of the most unique, innovative gyroplanes... Posted Aug 31 2009, 12:27 AM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-TV: Feature Preview – Pattillo Brothers’ P-51 Journey Home

  Catch a Sneak Peek of Aero-TV's Coverage of Two Very Special P-51 Mustangs Rarely do a group of Warbird restoration enthusiasts get a chance to honor the brave sacrifice of the veteran pilots for which their planes represent; yet, that is precisely... Posted Aug 31 2009, 12:26 AM by Aero-News Network

• RV-6 Training Flight Goes Bad

  First Flight/Training Flight Results In Fatal Takeoff Accident If you're not sure of your ability to handle a new plane or conditions, the safest bet is to get an instructor qualified in the design/circumstances, and let them acclimate you to the... Posted Aug 31 2009, 12:16 AM by Aero-News Network

• Morgan Freeman's SJ30 Makes First Flight

  Emivest Keeps Building SJ30s, Slowly But Surely Emivest Aerospace Corporation is crowing about the recent first flight of the newest SJ30 to come off the production line. This bird, serial number 010 - N30GZ is eventually headed to Actor Morgan Freeman... Posted Aug 30 2009, 11:50 PM by Aero-News Network