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Photo Gallery: NBAA 2015 — All Shiny and New
http://www.avweb.com/gallery/Photo-Gallery-NBAA-2015-All-Shiny-and-New-225246-1.html

Photo Gallery: NBAA 2015 Setup
http://www.avweb.com/gallery/Photo-Gallery-NBAA-2015-Setup-225235-1.html

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Delta CEO Is Right -- Used Boeing 777-200s Are Worth Just $10 Million, Expert Says

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

It turns out Delta CEO Richard Anderson was right about the value of used Boeing 777s, according to a leading airline and aerospace consultant.

On Delta's Oct. 14 earnings call, Anderson said the used aircraft market is glutted with used Boeing 777s and becoming more so. Anderson said he sees "a huge bubble in excess-wide-body airplanes around the world," creating a market for 10-year-old 777-200s at about $10 million.

http://aeropacific.blogspot.com/2015/11/delta-ceo-is-right-used-boeing-777-200s.html

BOEING 777's For Sale
http://www.controller.com/list/list.aspx?ETID=1&catid=3&Manu=BOEING&MDLGrp=777

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LGW2016 - Gatwick Aviation
The 27th Gatwick International Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair
Sunday April 17, 2016
10am to 4pm at K2 Crawley
Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, RH11 9BQ

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All 3 WB57 aircraft successfully in formation for their historic flight.
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-aircraft-provide-unique-flight-over-greater-houston
http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/nasas-wb-57-formation-flight.html

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Airbus Flies Diesel-powered H120 Light Single

November 22, 2015

Airbus Helicopters is flying an H120 powered by a diesel engine in place of its usual Turbomeca Arrius 2F turboshaft. The main benefit of the effort, part of Europe's Clean Sky joint technology initiative, is expected to be significantly lower fuel consumption.

http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-11-22/airbus-flies-diesel-powered-h120-light-single

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Russian Kh-101 Air-launched Cruise Missile Crash in Iran

Russia's aerial campaign in Syria is being used to test weapon systems that have not previously been employed under combat conditions – including the Raduga Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile.

The new Russian Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile crash in Iran on the outskirts of the city of Shush on Nov. 20.

A Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile fired by Russia towards Syria failed and landed inside Iran.

http://defence-blog.com/news/russian-kh-101-air-launched-cruise-missile-crash-in-iran.html

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The 6 Russians killed in Bamako Attack were crew members of Antonov An-124 (reg RA-82044)

The six Russians who were killed during the attack on the hotel was part of a group of 12 people from the Russian airline Volga -Dnepr traveling on Antonov An-124 , registration RA- 82044 , which made the flight from Oslo to Malaga and Bamako.

Three pilots and three mechanics were killed while they were at breakfast . The six other had already left to the aircraft and were not present during the attack.

http://www.airlive.net/2015/11/news-6-russians-killed-in-bamakoattack.html

On 18-19 November, an Antonov An-124-100 aircraft operated by Volga-Dnepr Airlines was carrying construction machinery from Oslo (Norway) to Bamako (Mali).

After completion of the transportation, 12 employees of the Airline were staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel to rest before their next flight. On 20 November at around 7 a.m. local time the hotel was attacked by armed militants of the al-Murabitoun terrorist group. Six Volga-Dnepr crew members were rescued during the rescue operation by Special Forces and they are now staying safe onboard the aircraft within the airport's protected area.
http://worldairlinenews.com/2015/11/22/six-volga-dnept-airlines-crew-members-are-killed-by-the-al-murabitoun-terrorist-group/

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RAAF operates C-17 proof of concept flights to Antarctica

November 22, 2015

A RAAF C-17 Globemaster has delivered over 12 tonnes of cargo including a Hägglunds tracked vehicle to Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica, in support of the Australian Antarctic program.
Saturday's flight from Hobart was the second in a series of proof of concept flights to Wilkins – which serves the nearby Australian Antarctic base of Casey Station – being operated between early November through to February to validate the use of the C-17 to support Australian Antarctic Division operations.

http://australianaviation.com.au/2015/11/raaf-operates-c-17-proof-of-concept-flights-to-antarctica/

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ADS-B University, Chapter 2: The Ins and Outs of ADS-B

Uploaded on Nov 9, 2015

FreeFlight Systems, your nextgen avionics leader, presents a five-part short course on ADS-B and what it means for you. In the second installment, Pete Ring takes you inside the dual-link network that powers the system, demystifying the differences between 1090ES and 978 UAT and between TIS-B and FIS-B.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKOfPFzSOAI

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USB connection coming soon (3 months)
"It is intended for the RBCS to be able to connect to a computer via USB similar to the existing box within the next 3 months."


Quote from http://romanian-spotters.forumer.ro

Hi Cosmin,

My name is Alan McKnight and I represent AirNav Systems.
Our company develops the RadarBox24 website, apps and ADS-B receivers.
Some time ago you expressed interest in receiving an ADS-B receiver so we can increase our coverage in your area of the world.

The package you would receive consists of an ADS-B receiver, external antenna, an ethernet cable and a power supply. The cable from the antenna to the receiver (antenna cable) has 7 meters (23 ft) and from the receiver to the router (ethernet cable) 15 meters (50 ft). This should be enough for your needs.

If so please answer the following questions:
1- Are you still interested in getting this receiver?
2- Are you able to place the antenna with a full 360 degree view of the sky?
3- Are you able to connect the receiver to a router/switch with broadband internet?
4- Are you able to keep the connection ON 24 hours per day, 365 days per year?
If yes we would be happy to offer you a brand new RadarBox ComStation and invite you to be part of our soon to be released Elite membership where you would be able to access exclusive features at RadarBox24 for free.
Waiting for your reply so we can send you our agreement.

Regards, Alan McKnight

The units stream what you are picking up to the network for display on Radarbox24 and also on the network for users who use that facility with their Radarbox.  It is MLAT capable and will also stream 2 way voice communications similar to Live ATC again for Radarbox24.

The units don't at this time connect to direct to a computer just to power, internet and the antenna and stream to RB24 and the network.  As far as I am aware it is intended for the RBCS to be able to connect to a computer via USB similar to the existing box within the next 3 months.

Obviously to make MLAT work we need feeders so if anyone on the Romanian Spotters forum is interested, they can register via Increase Coverage on Radarbox24.com

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Experience the Blue Angels in 360-degree video

Published on Nov 11, 2015

Climb aboard Blue Angel 4 in the "slot" position. Situated at the back corner of the Angels' signature diamond formation, you'll see the F/A-18 Hornets flying inches from each other as they execute breathtaking maneuvers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6SsB3JYqQg

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/11/12/experience-the-blue-angels-in-360-degree-video/75044212/

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Plane Finder for new Apple TV has some awesome visualizations, holiday travel has begun!



https://planefinder.net/TV/
https://twitter.com/rsttm/status/668494790628110336

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FlightAware
Traveling for Thanksgiving?
Keep an eye on FlightAware and our MiseryMap to know the latest about your flight!
http://flightaware.com/miserymap/
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153267363621864

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Turkey shoots down jet for violating its air-space...

* Turkish army has shot down a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 war plane near its Syrian border, officials have confirmed
* Russian jet had violated Turkish air space and ignored ten warnings in five minutes, Ankara military officials said
* Vladimir Putin called Turkey's decision to shoot down the plane 'a stab in the back by the accomplices of terrorists'
* Russia claims the jet, which crashed in Syria's Turkomen Mountains, had been in Syrian airspace when it was hit
* One pilot dead, the other reportedly captured by Turkmen - ethnic Turks subjected to Russian airstrikes this week
* Dead pilot has been identified as Sergei Rumyantsev, a major at Shagol air force base near Chelyabinsk in Russia
* Video later emerged claiming to show separate rebel group blowing up Russian helicopter sent to rescue other pilot

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3331558/Turkey-shoots-fighter-jet-Syrian-border-Local-media-footage-flaming-plane-crashing-trees.html

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Duncan Aviation completes unique GV paint job

Duncan Aviation recently painted a Gulfstream GV unlike any other. The aircraft, N888XY, is branded SEXYjet and is managed by Metropolitan Aviation.

"The unique and stylish paint scheme applied to this Gulfstream GV will unquestionably make it one of the most eye-catching aircraft in the world."

George Bajo, a technical sales rep with Duncan Aviation said: "The unique and stylish paint scheme applied to this Gulfstream GV will unquestionably make it one of the most eye-catching aircraft in the world. It was also one of the most complex paint schemes we have ever completed."

http://corporatejetinvestor.com/articles/duncan-aviation-completes-gv-paint-job-459/