News in Cannon Afb, New Mexico

Milestone C-130 Hercules Delivered By LMC
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:04:08 -0800

The 2,400th Airlifter Goes To Cannon AFB, NM The C-130 Hercules program reached a significant milestone last week with the delivery of its 2400th aircraft. The aircraft is an MC-130J Combat Shadow II assigned to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and will be operated by the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, NM.

Cebu Pacific To Become New A330 Operator
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:04:06 -0800

Airline To Use Aircraft For New Long-Haul Flights The largest low cost carrier from the Philippines is set to become a new A330 operator, following an announcement that it has selected the aircraft for new long haul services. Cebu Pacific (CEB) plans to acquire up to eight leased aircraft for the new operation, which will begin in the third quarter of 2013.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.05.12): Geosynchronous Orbit
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:04:28 -0800

Geosynchronous Orbit Also known as geostationary. An orbit in which an object circles the Earth once every 24 hours, moving at the same speed and direction as the planet's rotation. The object remains nearly stationary above a particular point, as observed from Earth. The International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) and some weather satellites are examples of satellites in geosynchronous orbit.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.05.12)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:04:48 -0800

"In April 2008, the FAA chartered an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to examine these operational and safety issues and make recommendations on how to proceed with regulating Small UASs. The agency has received the ARC recommendations, and is drafting a proposed rule. The FAA aims to publish a proposed rule in 2011." Source: The FAA -- which was widely expected to announce revisions in the ...

ACLU Files FOIA Lawsuit For 'Targeted Killing Program'
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:03:45 -0800

Use Of UAVs Figures Prominently In The Operations The ACLU says on its blog that it has filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking information on a "targeted killing program" which relies heavily on the use of UAVs. The ACLU says that while its suit overlaps one filed by the New York Times, they are also seeking "the government's evidentiary basis for strikes that killed ...

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.05.12)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:04:38 -0800

Aero Linx: FAI -- HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING All FAI hang gliding and paragliding international championships, competitions and record activities are conducted under the direction of the FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL). CIVL stands for "Commission Internationale de Vol Libre". The FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission establishes and maintains rules for running FAI ...

Pentagon To Cut V-22 Osprey Purchases
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:03:15 -0800

US Navy In Negotiations With Bell, Boeing Bell Helicopter said it was updating its civilian helicopter line as a hedge against maturing military contracts. That move may be coming just in time. The Pentagon reportedly will cut 24 aircraft, worth $1.75 billion, from its five-year budget for the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey program.

Britain's Prince William Deployed To Falklands
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:02:45 -0800

Tensions Return After 1982 War With Argentina Thirty years ago, the British Royal Navy was dispatched to battle an attempt by Argentina to annex the Falkland Islands. The episode is chronicled in the film, "Iron Lady," now playing in theaters. But history is repeating itself this week, and Britain's Prince William is among those deployed.

FAA Again Delays New UAV Rules
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:03:25 -0800

While LAPD Fancies Itself Airspace Regulator The FAA was widely expected to announce revisions in the rules limiting the use of small unmanned aircraft in national airspace by the end of January, but the agency has, without explanation, delayed any word of changes until sometime "this Spring," according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.

HAI To Host Public Aircraft Industry Workshop At Heli-Expo
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:03:35 -0800

Session Stems From Last Year's NTSB Public Forum On The Issue HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host and moderate a Public Aircraft Industry Workshop on Monday, February 13th at Heli-Expo in Dallas. This meeting is designed to serve as a launching pad for an industry working group to develop recommendations for government regulators on ways to strengthen and clarify safety oversight of public ...