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EASA Certifies Rotax 915 iSc3 A Aircraft Engine

Allows For Production Of The Certified Engine In Europe

EASA has certified the BRP Rotax 915 iSc3 A aircraft engine, and the company is working towards FAA certification of the new powerplant.

Airborne-Unmanned 12.19.17: Aurora UH-1H, MAGMA UAV, Fire Scout Update

Also: Intel Falcon 8+, Dzyne Delivery Drone, American Robotics Farming UAS, Hensoldt UAV Countermeasures

Aurora Flight Sciences has conducted a successful demonstration of its autonomous helicopter system, which was developed under the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AACUS) program. During several flights at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Urban Training Center, the AACUS-Enabled UH-1H (AEH-1) demonstrated its ability to “autonomously execute resupply missions in relevant and austere settings.” BAE Systems and The University of Manchester hav

Stratolaunch Aircraft Moves Under Its Own Power

First Taxi Test Successful

This past weekend, the Scaled test team successfully executed a low speed taxi test of the Stratolaunch aircraft. During this initial taxi test, the aircraft moved down the runway under its own power for the first time. These first test points have demonstrated the fundamental ability to control the aircraft speed and direction on the runway.

Bell V-280 Valor Achieves First Flight

Next Generation Tiltrotor Aircraft Begins Flight Test Program

The V-280 Valor has achieved first flight. The V-280 Valor is a next-generation tiltrotor that is designed to provide unmatched agility, speed, range and payload capabilities at an affordable cost. This milestone represents exceptional progress on the V-280 development program and brings Bell Helicopter one step closer to creating the next generation of vertical lift aircraft for the U.S. military.

Three Fatally Injured In Citation Mustang Accident

Plane Went Down In Germany Last Thursday In Poor Weather

Three people were fatally injured last Thursday when a Cessna 510 (Mustang) went down in poor weather in a remote area of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.

Ameriflight, UPS Airlines Finalize Phase Two Expansion Of Gateway Program

Provides A Potential Pathway From AmeriFlight To UPS

Ameriflight and UPS Airlines have signed an agreement for Phase Two of the UPS/Ameriflight Gateway Program. Phase Two provides the opportunity for current and future Ameriflight pilots to pursue a path to potential employment by UPS Airlines. Program participants will need to drive their career and achieve the required personal and professional development benchmarks, as well as complete the UPS mentoring program.

Teamsters, ExpressJet ERJ Reach Tentative Agreement

Teamster Mechanics And Related Will Vote On Proposed Contract

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and ExpressJet ERJ have successfully concluded negotiations, resulting in a tentative agreement. The agreement covers approximately 500 mechanics, technicians and tool room attendants that are members of Teamster Locals 19, 210, 781, 783 and 964.

Airbus Delivers 50th A320 Family Aircraft Assembled In The U.S.

Alabama Workforce Also Celebrating Meeting Goal To Produce Four A320 Family Aircraft A Month

Less than two years after Airbus delivered the first A320 Family aircraft from its Airbus A320 Family U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, the company has delivered its 50th aircraft. The A321, designated MSN 7943, was delivered to Delta Air Lines.

Global Aerospace Names DARTdrones As UAV Training Partner

Will Support The Company's SM4 Safety Program

DARTdrones and Global Aerospace have announced a partnership that will provide small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) operators with exclusive resources and opportunities to increase the safety culture within the drone industry.

P&W Geared Turbofan Engine Selected To Power Delta A321neo Aircraft

Order For 100 Airliners Announced Last Week

Pratt & Whitney and Airbus Group have announced the selection of Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to power Delta's order of A321neo aircraft. The order consists of 100 firm aircraft, and includes a 20-year EngineWise services agreement. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2020.

Lockheed Martin Meets 2017 F-35 Delivery Target

Delivered 66 Airplanes This Year

On Friday, December 15, Lockheed Martin delivered the 66th F-35 aircraft for the year, meeting the joint government and industry delivery target for 2017. To date, more than 265 F-35 aircraft have been delivered to U.S. and international customers. More than 530 pilots and nearly 5,000 maintainers have been trained, and the F-35 fleet has surpassed more than 115,000 cumulative flight hours.

First Ariane 5 For Launch In 2018 Begins Its Integration Process

Will Deliver Al Yah 3 Satellite For Yahsat

The first Ariane 5 for liftoff in 2018 has begun its build-up process, kicking off preparations for another busy year of Arianespace launch activity from its French Guiana operational base.

Deer Jet Makes First Antarctic Landing

Becomes First Chinese Private Jet Operator To Fly From China To Antarctica

Deer Jet recently became the first Chinese private jet operator to fly from China to the Antarctic. The arrival of one the company's private jet at Wolf's Fang airport marks the beginning of a new charter service between China and the Antarctic.

Santa Paula Airport Critical To Fighting Thomas Fire

More Than 22 Firefighting Aircraft And Vehicles Have Been Using The Airport During The Disaster

This week Santa Paula Airport provided critical support to aircraft fighting the massive Thomas Fire. More than 22 firefighting aircraft, ground tankers and over 100 firefighting personnel utilized the Santa Paula airport. In the photo provided, the entire runway was covered with aircraft and support trucks. Santa Paula airport is just forty miles North-West of Santa Monica Airport.

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Tax Reform Legislation Contains Pro-Aviation Business Provisions

Final Votes Expected Early This Week

The final version of the The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) preserve two pro-aviation business provisions supported by multiple industry associations.

Three New Crew Members On Voyage To ISS

Docking With The Station Planned For Early Tuesday

Three crew members representing the United States, Russia and Japan are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 2:21 a.m. EST Sunday.

Ryanair Agrees To Recognize Pilot Unions

Hopes Move Will Avoid Expected Widespread Customer Disruptions Over Christmas Period

Ryanair has written to the pilot unions in Ireland, the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal inviting each of them to talks to recognize these unions as the representative body for pilots in Ryanair in each of these countries, as long as they establish Committees of Ryanair pilots to deal with Ryanair issues, as Ryanair will not engage with pilots who fly for competitor airlines in Ireland or elsewhere.

Aerion, LMC Join Forces To Develop World's First Supersonic Business Jet

MOU Signed For Development Work Over The Next 12 Months

Two leaders in supersonic technology, Aerion and Lockheed Martin, have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to define a formal and gated process to explore the feasibility of a joint development of the world's first supersonic business jet, the Aerion AS2. Over the next 12 months, the companies will work together to develop a framework on all phases of the program, including engineering, certification and production.

Legendary Aviators At ‘Warbirds In Review’ During AirVenture 2017 Now Available

Warbirds Of America Program Among Most Popular At Oshkosh Each Year

The personal stories of aviation legends and owners of iconic warbird aircraft, recorded at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 as part of the Warbirds in Review program, are now available as a DVD collection from the EAA Warbirds of America.

Thrush Delivers First 510G Switchbacks To Georgia’s State Forestry Commission

Firefighting Aircraft Will Provide Faster And More Agile Fire Detection And Response Capabilities To Protect State’s Woodland Resources

As firefighters in the air and on the ground continue to battle devastating wildfires in Southern California, the State of Georgia’s Forestry Commission took a major step forward in helping prevent similar outbreaks in their home state by taking delivery of the industry’s newest firefighting aircraft – the Thrush 510G Switchback.

Georgia Power Cites Fire For Weekend Outage At Hartsfield-Jackson International

Cables Providing Power To The Airport Damaged By The Blaze

While an investigation is still in its early phases, George Power has issued a statement indicating that it believes a fire in an underground electrical facility is responsible for Sunday's power outage at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Airborne-Unmanned 12.12.17: ERAU Storm Chaser, USMC Drone Insignia, Malawian UAV

Also: NLR Signs Agreement, QinetiQ, Big Bend Community College, 2nd Annual UAS Conference, Tigershark UAS

Kicking off a series of tests for its capstone project, the UAV Storm Chaser team at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University completed its first Remote Controlled (RC) flight of a UAV on Nov. 17. Considered a “huge success,” the RC fight was used to demonstrate “all of the communication components of the UAV linking together properly, to calibrate the motors and motor controller, to get flight time, and to go through the process of setting up all of the parameters in mission pla

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.19.17)

“We are pleased with the final tax legislation that emerged from negotiations between the House and Senate. For example, providing immediate expensing for new and used equipment, including business aircraft, was a priority for NBAA and will help provide the tools necessary to grow our economy.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.19.17): Ground Effect

The condition of slightly increased air pressure below an airplane wing or helicopter rotor system that increases the amount of lift produced.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.19.17)

AMA Drone Registration FAQ AMA believes that registration makes sense at some level, but has pushed for a more reasonable threshold. While we address these issues, members will be legally required to comply with the FAA registration requirement.

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December 19, 2017

Allows For Production Of The Certified Engine In Europe

Also: Intel Falcon 8+, Dzyne Delivery Drone, American Robotics Farming UAS, Hensoldt UAV Countermeasures

First Taxi Test Successful

Next Generation Tiltrotor Aircraft Begins Flight Test Program

Plane Went Down In Germany Last Thursday In Poor Weather

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Provides A Potential Pathway From AmeriFlight To UPS

Teamster Mechanics And Related Will Vote On Proposed Contract

Alabama Workforce Also Celebrating Meeting Goal To Produce Four A320 Family Aircraft A Month

Will Support The Company's SM4 Safety Program

Order For 100 Airliners Announced Last Week

Delivered 66 Airplanes This Year

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Will Deliver Al Yah 3 Satellite For Yahsat

Becomes First Chinese Private Jet Operator To Fly From China To Antarctica

More Than 22 Firefighting Aircraft And Vehicles Have Been Using The Airport During The Disaster

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Docking With The Station Planned For Early Tuesday

Hopes Move Will Avoid Expected Widespread Customer Disruptions Over Christmas Period

MOU Signed For Development Work Over The Next 12 Months

Warbirds Of America Program Among Most Popular At Oshkosh Each Year

Firefighting Aircraft Will Provide Faster And More Agile Fire Detection And Response Capabilities To Protect State’s Woodland Resources

Cables Providing Power To The Airport Damaged By The Blaze

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Also: NLR Signs Agreement, QinetiQ, Big Bend Community College, 2nd Annual UAS Conference, Tigershark UAS

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