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May 30, 2017

Airborne-Unmanned 05.30.17: Wynne Testifies, Drone Av FUSE, Camcopter S-100

Also: 3DR Site Scan Manager 3.0, Alta Devices-PowerOasis, Drones v ISIS, ANN Updates XPO17 Archives

On May 23rd, Wynne told Congress that for UAS to continue to be integrated into the airspace — and become a normal part of society — it will take a team effort between the FAA, the government, and industry to make sure that these systems operate in a safe and effective manner. “The UAS industry is primed for incredible growth, thanks to industry representatives and government regulators nurturing innovation that helps businesses be competitive in the marketplace,” Wynne said. Drone

Airborne 05.30.17: Senators Attack Drone Regs, Leap Frogs Tragedy, LM-100J

Also: 'Top Gun' Sequel, Aero-Calendar, 100th 510G, Marine Parts Theft, Eagle FRC, AIA to FAA, FLIR Systems

A curious, if not confusing, new bill authored by a bipartisan mix of Senators pretty much wants to do away with Federal preemption and give state and local governments the power to regulate drones flying under 200 feet AGL... The chaos potential, of course, is huge. Senators Tom Cotton, Dianne Feinstein, Mike Lee and Richard Blumenthal have introduced the Drone Federalism Act. The Senators errantly insist that in the timeframe between September 2015 to September 2016, nearly 1,500 drone incidents were reported. Mind you, such reports have previously been picked apart elsewhere and by a number of authorities. Normally; Memorial Day is a celebration of those who have f

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Airborne-Unmanned 05.30.17: Wynne Testifies, Drone Av FUSE, Camcopter S-100

Also: 3DR Site Scan Manager 3.0, Alta Devices-PowerOasis, Drones v ISIS, ANN Updates XPO17 Archives

On May 23rd, Wynne told Congress that for UAS to continue to be integrated into the airspace — and become a normal part of society — it will take a team effort between the FAA, the government, and industry to make sure that these systems operate in a safe and effective manner. “The UAS industry is primed for incredible growth, thanks to industry representatives and government regulators nurturing innovation that helps businesses be competitive in the marketplace,” Wynne said. Drone Aviation Holding Corp. has introduced FUSE, its automated smart winch tethering system designed to meet the unique specifications for DJI Inspire drones Utilizing a new power pac

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Drone Aviation Introduces FUSE

Automated Smart Winch Tethering System For DJI Inspire Drones

Drone Aviation Holding Corp. has introduced FUSE, its automated smart winch tethering system designed to meet the unique specifications for DJI Inspire drones, the world’s most popular commercial drone. Utilizing a new patent-pending power pack, the FUSE Tether System maximizes drone use for both Inspire 1 and Inspire 2 owners.

Internet Filmmaker Under FAA Investigation

YouTube Videos Caught The Attention Of The Agency

An Internet filmmaker has run afoul of the FAA for using a drone to capture some of his footage, according to reports. The filmmaker is Casey Neistat, and he's reportedly no stranger to controversy. But in the video on which he made the announcement, he was doing a product review of the new DJI Spark.

NASA Sounding Rocket Will Release Early Morning Artificial Clouds May 31

Experiment Will Light Up The Mid-Atlantic Coast

The early morning skies along the mid-Atlantic coast will light up with luminescent clouds as NASA tests a new system that supports science studies of the ionosphere and aurora with a sounding rocket launch May 31 from the Wallops Flight Facility on the eastern shore of Virginia. Backup launch days are June 1 through 6.

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FlairJet Agrees To Manage Phenom 300 For Surf Air Europe

The First Surf Air Europe Phenom 300 Will Go Into Operation Next Month

U.K.-based aircraft management company FlairJet, a subsidiary of Flexjet, has signed an agreement to manage the first Phenom 300 aircraft on behalf of Surf Air Europe Ltd.

Boeing Completes Radar Upgrade For Saudi Arabia’s AWACS Fleet

Airborne Warning And Control System Upgrades Improve Radar, Simplify Maintenance

Boeing has completed a series of upgrades that substantially enhance the technological capabilities of Saudi Arabia’s E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. Among the enhancements to improve radar capabilities and reduce repair time for the airborne surveillance fleet are systems that increase the original equipment’s radar sensitivity and expand the range for tracking targets.

Rolls-Royce Achieves 10 Million Flying Hours On Its BR710 Engine

Powers An Entire Generation Of Business Jets

The Rolls-Royce BR710 engine, which first flew in 1995, recently achieved an incredible milestone by reaching 10 million hours of service in flight. The engine, which powers a whole generation of business jets, such as the Bombardier Global 5000 and 6000 and the Gulfstream GV and G550, combines excellent reliability and fuel efficiency, making it the leading powerplant in this market.

Paula Kraft To Open Professional Flight Attendant Training Institute

Recommended By NBAA As A Subject Matter Expert To The Board Of International Standard for Business Aircraft Handlers (IS-BAH)

Paula Kraft, well known in the business aviation inflight catering industry with her Tastefully Yours catering base in Atlanta, GA, has been recommended as a subject matter expert by NBAA to the board of International Standard for Business Aircraft Handlers (IS-BAH) for a three-year term.

American Alliance Of Museums Recognizes SD Air & Space Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa Park Online Collaborative Win Prestigious Media And Technology Award

The San Diego Air & Space Museum and Balboa Park Online Collaborative were presented with the Silver MUSE Award in the Education and Outreach category during a champagne reception on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at the 2017 American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. On hand to receive the award were James Kidrick, President & CEO of SDASM and Nik Honeysett, CEO of BPOC. This award recognizes SDASM and BPOC’s high achievement in the application of media and technology to Gallery, Library, Archive, and Museum programs.

Schiebel Camcopter S-100 Completes Successful Flight Trials In Norway

Demonstrations Conducted Far North Of The Arctic Circle

Schiebel’s Unmanned Air System (UAS) was presented to the Norwegian Coastguard, Royal Norwegian Navy, Royal Norwegian Airforce, Norwegian Coastal Administration, Police Directorate as well as other Norwegian authorities during demanding trials at Andøya Test Center (ATC).

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U.S. Armed Forces Employing 'Kamikaze Drones' In Fight Against ISIS

AeroVironment Has Provided 350 Switchblade Aircraft For The Purpose

Earlier this year, the Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) made an urgent request for 325 "Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems" (LMAMS) for use in the fight against ISIS.

NGC To Modernize Next-Gen Navigation Systems For USAF

Contract Valued At $49 Million

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force for technology maturation and risk reduction in support of next-generation navigation systems.

'Top Gun' Sequel Coming 'Soon' To A Theater Near You

Filming To Start Probably Next Year, According To Tom Cruise

After some 30 years in "development", a sequel to the movie "Top Gun" is set to begin shooting, probably sometime next year.

Modernization Of The Nation's Busiest Air Traffic Control Facility Completed

Work Finished Six Months Ahead Of Schedule

Raytheon has completed the modernization of the United States' busiest terminal air traffic control facility six months ahead of schedule. Under the Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement program, known as TAMR, Raytheon replaced the software and hardware and more than 100 automation systems with the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System to support the increased demand for air traffic control services in the New York area.

ERAU Eagle Flight Research Center Honored

Presented With Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize May 20 In New York City

On May 20, the anniversary of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh’s historic transatlantic flight from New York to Paris, Richard “Pat” Anderson, a professor of aerospace engineering and director of the Eagle Flight Research Center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, received the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize (LEAP).

Aero-Help Wanted: ANN Needs Additional Marketing Staff

ANN/Airborne/Aero-TV Marketing Department Needs Part or Full Time Personnel

E-I-C Note: After months of hints, we've unveiled the next steps in the Airborne programming initiative with massive efforts that now position ANN as a major media partner to two of the most pivotal players in the drone arena... with AMA for the hobby drone market, and with AUVSI representing the Commercial Unmanned technology biz. But... what about all the other aspects of aviation and aerospace? Well... we have most of those covered -- or about to be covered. That's right; there's more... with nearly a dozen such agreements either done or in the works... and MASSIVE upgrades to the Airborne Unlimited program itself

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Alta Devices, PowerOasis To Develop Power System Reference Design For UAVs

Provides Manufacturers With A Simple Solution To Increase Endurance

Alta Devices and PowerOasis have announced they are partnering to develop the world’s first reference design for integrated solar and lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery power systems for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). By combining Alta Devices’ breakthrough solar technology with PowerOasis’ proven expertise in hybrid power systems, small UAV developers can focus on leveraging their core expertise in aircraft design and performance.

Blue Angels Planning For First Full Oshkosh Appearance

Special Crowd Lines In Effect On July 28-29; Morning TFR On July 28

Plans are solidifying in advance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ first full team performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with full demonstration times now set for Friday and Saturday, July 28-29, along with other details regarding the team’s visit to Oshkosh.

Thrush Aircraft Delivers 100th 510G

Major milestone Reached For GE-Powered Agricultural Aircraft

As the Thrush factory’s large delivery hangar doors slid open to begin another day – a new 510G sat at the front of the space, sunlight glinting off its wings. Although the aircraft’s distinctive red and white company livery looked similar to other 510G’s coming off the assembly line, this one was quite special – as it was the 100th 510G to be completed by Thrush since the aircraft received FAA certification in 2012.

RFP: ANN Considering Future Options For HQ Relocation

Some Aggressive Upgrades For ANN, Aero-TV, and Airborne May Require New Digs

It's been in development for years, but we're getting to a point where we think we can pull off something TRULY REMARKABLE -which will require us to make BIG CHANGES. So... ANN may be looking for a new home... hopefully, a permanent one. We are mulling over THE most significant upgrades we've ever undertaken and realizing that we may need to make significant operational modifications to accomodate them. As a result, we're currently inviting proposals for a potential NEW airport/office facility to serve as home base and studio for the Aero-News Network, Inc., the Aviation World's Real-Time News and Information Service, and our Daily Airborne Unlimited p

Special Operations Command Aircrew Recognized For Meritorious Flight

AC-130U Crew Honored With Clarence Mackay Trophy

Every year, an aircrew is selected for the Clarence Mackay Trophy for accomplishing the most meritorious flight of the year. This year, an AC-130U aircrew from Air Force Special Operations Command, which included one of 25th Air Force’s outstanding Airmen, was recognized with the honor.

Airborne 05.26.17: Elvis' Jetstar, ACJ330neo, Redbull's Muroya Aims For Chiba

Also: Revitalizing The Aero-Verse, NAAA's Concerns, 737 Air Tankers, SD Air & Space Museum, LAX Mishap, Avidyne

After sitting on a runway in Roswell, NM for more than 30 years, a significant piece of Elvis memorabilia is about to go under the auctioneer's gavel. The King's private JetStar airplane will be auctioned on May 27 by GWS Auctions in California. The opening bid is $10,000, but the auction house estimates the value of the airplane, which is missing its engines, at between $2 and $3.5 million. The aircraft is said to be the "lost" jet that Elvis owned with his father, Vernon Presley. Airbus

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Airborne-Unmanned 05.23.17: Courts Nix Model Regs, Autonymous Flt, WATT 300

Also: King Schools Update, Kittyhawk APP, Robird And Integrated Drone Solutions, ICAO Drone Tracking

The unmanned community got a bit of a jolt late last week when the US Court of Appeals shot down the FAA’s regulation of recreational unmanned aircraft systems... Industry reaction has been swift... AUVSI has some concerns with the aftermath of the ruling, as President and CEO, Brian Wynne clearly expressed, “AUVSI is disappointed with the decision today by the U.S. Court of Appeals to reject the FAA’s rule for registering recreational unmanned aircraft systems. A UAS registration syste

Royal Jet Expand Relationship With Service Agreement MOU

Companies Announce Agreement At EBACE

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), a provider of maintenance programs to the business aviation industry, and Royal Jet, an international luxury flight services provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), have agreed to develop a maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) service center agreement at this week’s European Business Aviation Association Conference and Exhibition.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.30.17)

“While providing armed overwatch for an American and Afghan ground force, the friendly team was caught in a deadly ambush by a large insurgent force. The friendlies were engaged by small arms, heavy machine gun, and grenade fire from multiple defensive fighting positions. The crew of (the AC-130U) provided close air support to the friendly ground force with the (several) guns to allow the ground force the freedom to maneuver and provide care for friendly casualties. In order to protect the ground team from enemy personnel, the crew… expertly employed a gun at an unprecedented 12 meters from the friendly personnel. Due to the outstanding airmanship and bravery under extremely challenging circumstances, (the crew) destroyed ten defensive fighting positions, multiple e

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.30.17): Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)

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 general aviation aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.30.17)

EVAC: The Emergency Volunteer Air Corps The Emergency Volunteer Air Corps promotes and coordinates effective and useful additional General Aviation volunteer participation in emergency relief efforts, especially following disasters.

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