Month: March 2023

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.02.23)

"The FAA is investigating a close call between a Learjet and a JetBlue flight Monday night at Boston Logan International Airport. According to a preliminary review, the pilot of a Learjet 60 took off without clearance while JetBlue Flight 206...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.02.23)

Aero Linx: Vertical Aviation Safety Team The VAST mission is to continuously improve the community’s safety culture and operational performance through harmonization, coordination, and implementation of global safety information, resources, and programs while supporting regional safety team data that promotes...

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Airborne 02.24.23: GAMA 2022 Report, Piper News, Starship March Launch?

Also: FedEx Pilot Strike, Costly Balloons, Bell 505 Milestone, Phenom 300 Leads During GAMA’s annual State of the Industry Press Conference, the organization released its 2022 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. Overall—in comparison to 2021—increases in shipments were...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.28.23)

Aero Linx: National Aeronca Association We are dedicated to supporting the design and preserving the history of Aeronca aircraft: 21st NATIONAL AERONCA CONVENTION to be held JUNE 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2023 at Hook Field (MWO) Middletown, Ohio. Founded...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.28.23): Off-Route Obstruction Clearance Altitude

Off-Route Obstruction Clearance Altitude (OROCA) A published altitude which provides terrain and obstruction clearance with a 1,000 foot buffer in non-mountainous areas and a 2,000 foot buffer in designated mountainous areas within the United States, and a 3,000 foot buffer...

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Schools Nationwide Receive $10 Million in FAA Grants to Develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

WASHINGTON— Twenty-three schools will receive $10 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.   

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.26.23)

“This study has the potential to produce viable systems to be used by the public, and systems to be implemented in manned and unmanned vehicles..." Source: Dr. Marwa El-Sayed, assistant professor of civil engineering and the director of Embry-Riddle’s Sustainability...

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Drone Pilots: Mark Your Calendars

FAA Announces Drone Safety Day!

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.26.23): Flight Standards District Office

Flight Standards District Office An FAA field office serving an assigned geographical area and staffed with Flight Standards personnel who serve the aviation industry and the general public on matters relating to the certification and operation of air carrier and...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.26.23)

Aero Linx: A-10C Thunderbolt II The A-10C Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime...

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