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May 30, 2019

Surprise! Sebring 2020 Is A No-Go

Latest Rendition of Sebring's LSA-Specific Show Has Been Canceled

The long-running Sebring Aviation Expo will not happen this next year and has been officially canceled. The brainchild of the late Bob Woods, who worked tirelessly to position the event for pilots looking to enjoy aviation as cost-effectively as possible, and centering around the Light Sport Aircraft program, Sebring has been an annual event since 2003. Officials representing the event confirmed rumors that have been circulating for several days with limited detail, saying only that the event scheduled for January 22-25, 2020 had been canceled and the airport has planned a number of smaller events to replace it... at a later date. Questions about the possibility of it coming back at

Also: Air Trophy-Greenland, 'Racist' Call Signs, Apollopalooza, Hangzhou Capitalizes, Strike Fighter Squadron 101

As Airborne was being produced, we received word that Red Bull has pulled the plug on their Air Race program... we'll have more on this in our next episode. The Martin Aircraft Company has closed its doors and put its warehouse up for lease. The Martin Jetpack was once touted as the next wave of personal aviation. But the New Zealand company has burned through more than $50 million in its investor's money. In 2010, Martin Aircraft Company was rated by Time Magazine as one of the world's top

Also: 2019 AirVenture Innovation Preview, Jetpack Kaput, Public Safety UAS, Drones Inspect Wind Turbines

DJI has committed to install airplane and helicopter detectors in new consumer drones, using ADS-B technologies, as part of a 10-point plan to ensure the world’s skies remain safe in the drone era. All new DJI drone models released after January 1, 2020 that weigh more than 250 grams will include AirSense technology, which receives ADS-B signals from nearby airplanes and helicopters and warns drone pilots if they appear to be on a collision course. This will be the largest single deployment of

Also: 2019 AirVenture Innovation Preview, Jetpack Kaput, Public Safety UAS, Drones Inspect Wind Turbines

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DJI Manifold 2 Onboard Supercomputer Transforms Drones Into Autonomous Robots

Enabling the Next Generation Of Enterprise Drone Solutions

Chinese drone manufacturer DJI, has unveiled Manifold 2, an ultra-compact onboard supercomputer for DJI drones that enables the next-generation of autonomous aerial robotics solutions. With the additional compute capability of Manifold 2, users can process complex image data onboard the drone and get results immediately, and can program drones to fly autonomously while identifying objects and avoiding obstacles.

Madison West High School Team Tops 830 Rocketry Teams From Across America To Win The Team America Rocketry Challenge

Madison West High School of Madison, Wisconsin took home the top prize at the world’s largest student rocketry competition – The Team America Rocketry Challenge.

Viking Plans World Demonstration Tour For Guardian 400

Twin Otter Special Missions Variant Developed Response To Foreign Military And Government Agency Demand

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has announced its plans to hold a world demonstration tour for its Guardian 400 aircraft, the special missions variant of the Viking Series 400 Twin Otter at the CANSEC Defence & Security show.

First Inflight Connectivity Provider To Announce A 5G Network For Aviation

Gogo has announced its plans to build a 5G network for aviation. The new air-to-ground (ATG) network will be designed for use on business aviation aircraft, commercial regional jets, and smaller mainline jets operating within the contiguous United States and Canada. Gogo expects the network to be available for business and commercial aviation in 2021.

Has Cut More Than 100 Years From Weapons Development Programs In A Year

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the Air Force met its “Century Challenge” milestone this month, cutting 100.5 years of unnecessary schedule from existing weapons development programs since May 2018.

More Than One Hundred WASP Gravesites Were Decorated During Memorial Day Weekend Visits

The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) were remembered and honored for their service this past Memorial Day weekend when gravesites were visited and decorated by Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends. Graves from Connecticut to California were decorated and photos and videos were posted and shared on social media tagged #HonorTheWASP.

Dale Feddersen Recognized At The Annual National Test and Evaluation Conference

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) has named KBR employee Dale Feddersen the 2018 United States Marine Corps Contractor Tester of the Year. Feddersen was presented the award at the 34th Annual National Test and Evaluation Conference in Fort Walton Beach, FL earlier this month.

Company Has Ordered Seven Aircraft For Use In A Wide Range Of Missions

Norwegian helicopter operator Helitrans has taken delivery of two Airbus H125 helicopters with digital logcards, becoming the first H125 operator able to manage the maintenance history of its aircraft components digitally, resulting in better data quality, time savings, and simpler processes, thereby reinforcing flight safety.

Delta Passenger Sues Airline Over 'Service Dog' Attack

Seeks Damages For 'Severe Physical Pain And Suffering'

A lawsuit has been filed against Delta Airlines by a passenger who was allegedly attacked by a dog brought onboard by another passenger as a service animal.

Wuhan Is A State-Supported National Central City

The World Fly-in Expo (WFE) was held in a general aviation airport in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, earlier this month. Aerobatic shows featuring powered gliders, parachutists and stunt landing brought a feast for aerophiles from near and far, according to the Information Office of Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone.

Severe Weather Struck The Dayton Area Monday Night

The U.S. Air Force is assessing damage to about 150 off-base homes near Wright-Patterson AFB after tornadoes caused extensive damage in the region Monday night.

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Will Not Continue Beyond The 2019 Season

Red Bull has decided not to continue the Red Bull Air Race World Championship beyond the 2019 season. The remaining races this year will be held in Kazan, Russia, June 15-16; Lake Balaton, Hungary, July 13-14, and; Chiba, Japan, September 7-8.

Also: Changes Coming For ANN/Airborne Drone Coverage, FAA Restrictions, DHS Alert, FAA UAS Symposium

SecTrans Elaine Chao has formally announced new appointments to the FAA Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). The DAC is said to be a broad-based, long-term federal advisory committee that provides the FAA advice on key unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) integration issues by helping to identify challenges and prioritize improvements. The committee helps to create broad support for an overall integration strategy and vision. The list is devoid of working drone pilots or real-world drone service providers... leavi

AUVSI Welcomes Former CRPAA Members

Industry Group Expands Membership To Include FAA-Approved Remote Pilots

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will welcome members of the Certified Remote Pilots Association of America (CRPAA), as the organization dissolves. Former CRPAA members will receive full AUVSI membership benefits for the remainder of 2019, with the option to renew their membership going forward. In addition, AUVSI will now be offering a Remote Pilot Membership level, expanding upon its Remote Pilots Council (RPC).

Carrier Has 35 Of The Airplanes On Order

Delta Air Lines took delivery of its first A330-900, one of 35 A330neos the Atlanta, Georgia-based airline has on order. With new fuel-efficient engines, aerodynamic improvements and the advanced Airspace by Airbus cabin, the A330-900 will give Delta a premier long-haul, wide-body aircraft with exceptionally low operating costs.

Carrier Plans To Add Eight 787-10 Airplanes To Its Growing Dreamliner Family

Boeing and Air New Zealand have announced the airline plans to add the largest 787 Dreamliner model to its world-class fleet with a commitment to buy eight 787-10 airplanes valued at $2.7 billion at list prices. The carrier, known for its global network and long-range operations, says the 787-10 complements its current 787-9 and 777 fleet by offering more seats and greater efficiency to grow its business.

Device Designed For High performance Single And Twin Engine Piston And Turbine Aircraft

The FAA has granted an STC to Garmin for the GFC 600 autopilot in the Cessna 208/208B (with and without floats). Intended for high performance piston single/twin-engine and turbine aircraft that have a wide range of speed and performance characteristics, the GFC 600 delivers superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance needs when compared to older generation autopilot systems.

Pilots Invited To Fly Across The Atlantic, Participate In STOL Competition

Air Trophy is planning its next great adventure as part of its series of STOL competitions in unlikely places. If you've ever wanted to fly to Greenland, this could be your chance.

Agreement Forming The Company Signed On May 29, 1969

Airbus has launched a global campaign celebrating the company’s 50 year anniversary, showcasing key moments of pioneering progress throughout the past five decades.

IATA Reports Solid Passenger Demand Growth In April

Up More Than Four Percent Compared To April 2018

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.3% compared to April 2018. April capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.6%, and load factor climbed 0.6 percentage point to 82.8%, which was a record for the month of April, surpassing last year’s record of 82.2%. Regionally, Africa, Europe and Latin America posted record load factors.

“We are honored and excited to welcome the CRPAA community into our organization and we look forward to working with these exceptional remote pilots.” Source: Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI.

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