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Oklahoma Set To Soar With Aviation As Core Curriculum

Targeting Students That Have Never Been Made Aware That A Career As A Pilot Or A Drone Operator Is Completely Within Reach

There is a strong tailwind pushing aviation and aerospace education in the State of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is leading a renewed and dedicated charge in that effort.

FLIR Acquires Tethered Drone Assets And Technology From Aria Insights

Deal With UAS Pioneer, Formerly CyPhy Works, Includes Intellectual Property, Multiple Patents

FLIR Systems has acquired the intellectual property (IP) and certain operating assets of Aria Insights, Inc. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed. Previously known as CyPhy Works, Inc., Aria pioneered the development of tethered small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS).

ZeroAvia Announces £2.7 Million U.K. Government Grant

Will Aid In The Development Of Zero Emission Aviation

ZeroAvia, the leading innovator in decarbonising commercial aviation, has announced that it has received a £2.7m ($3.3 million) grant from the U.K. Government to support in the development of the principal technology to enable practical, zero emission aviation in commercial aircraft.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From RV-8 Accident In PA

Pilot And Passenger Fatally Injured When Aircraft Impacted Terrain

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred September 17 involving an amateur-built Vans RV8 airplane which collided with terrain near Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured in the accident, and the airplane was destroyed.

Gulfstream Announces Order From Philippine Air Force

G280 To Be Used For Command And Control

The Philippine Air Force has established a contract through the United States government to purchase a Gulfstream G280 as well as parts, tooling and contractor logistics support. The aircraft will be configured for command and control missions and is slated for delivery in 2020.

First JetSMART A320neo Aircraft Powered By P&W GTF Engines

Delivery Ceremony Took Place In Toulouse, France

Pratt & Whitney and JetSMART recently celebrated delivery of the airline’s first Airbus A320neo aircraft, leased through SMBC Aviation Capital and powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The delivery ceremony took place in Toulouse with representatives from JetSMART, Airbus, SMBC Aviation Capital and Pratt & Whitney in attendance.

Nevada Holds Top Rating In UAS For Second Consecutive Year

State Continues To Lead With Selection For NASA UAM Grand Challenge Series Study

According to Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report (July/August 2019 Issue), the State of Nevada has maintained its #2 ranked Drone Industry position for a second consecutive year as a national leader in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) outranking other states that have invested tens of millions of dollars in growing their drone industries.1 This national recognition and endorsement validate the approach Nevada has taken to grow its new Drone Industry.

flydubai Is First Operator Of B737 Split Scimitar Winglets In The Middle East

Will Install The Devices On Most Of Its 737-800NG Airliners

Dubai-based flydubai is the first operator in the Middle East of the latest Split Scimitar Winglet technology from Aviation Partners Boeing (APB). flydubai completed the first installation of the Split Scimitar Winglets on one of its Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft late last month at Joramco in Amman, Jordan. flydubai intends to install the Split Scimitar Winglets on a majority of its Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft by October 2020.

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey Fleet Surpasses 500,000 Flight Hours

Osprey Continues To Provide Unique Tiltrotor Capabilities To Support Worldwide Military Missions

The V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft built by Bell Textron and Boeing has topped the 500,000 flight hour milestone. More than 375 Ospreys logged the hours, including the U.S. Air Force CV-22 and the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22.

Embraer’s E190-E2 Program Development Named 2019 'PMI Project Of The Year'

Recognizes A Large, Complex Project That Best Delivers Superior Performance Of Project Management Practices

Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading association for the project management profession, announced on October 5 that the E190-E2 Program Development– Embraer (São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil) has been awarded the 2019 PMI Project of the Year Award.

Banyan Air Service Recognized By The City Of Fort Lauderdale, FL

City Issues Proclamation Recognizing Banyan’s 40th Anniversary

Recently Banyan Air Service was honored by the City of Fort Lauderdale, FL with a proclamation recognizing Banyan’s 40th anniversary at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Drone Locates 'Miracle Dog' In Marsh Harbor

Had Been Trapped In Building Rubble For A Month Following Hurricane Dorian

A dog which had been trapped for a month after hurricane Dorian tore through the Bahamas was located by a dog rescue group using a drone.

Airborne 10.07.19: Warbirds Attacked, Bell 360 Invictus, UPS Flight Forward

Also: NASA All-Electric Experimental A/C, AAL PIlots Seek Lost Pay, AME Convicted, Master Instructors

In an age where the internet provides instant gratification for anyone, no matter how ill-informed, to display their aero-ignorance, it should come as no shock to anyone that the warbird community is taking some serious hits after the tragic Collings Foundation B-17 crash last week. With the NTSB barely having gotten a start on the arduous task of investigation, some familiar anti-aviation names are popping up with instant judgements on the accident which took seven lives. One of the most egregious occu

Aero-TV: Radical Changes For Aviation - Senator Jim Inhofe Looks at UAVs

Regulating The Growing Drone Industry

No discussion with a lawmaker concerning aviation can avoid the subject of the latest segment of the industry; unmanned aircraft, Urban Air Mobility, and consumer drones. The burgeoning industry encompasses a lot of territory, and is leading to innovation in the fields of electric aircraft and air traffic management.

FAA Successfully Completes Final ADS-B Milestone

Last Of 155 Airports To Receive ADS-B Went Operational Last Month

The FAA completed its final implementation milestone with Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B), the state-of-the-art surveillance system that enables air traffic controllers to track aircraft with greater accuracy and reliability.

Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Files Lawsuit Against Boeing

Aircraft Maker's Misrepresentations About The 737 MAX Have Already Cost SWAPA Pilots More Than $100 Million, Union Says

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against The Boeing Company for deliberately misleading the organization and its pilots about the 737 MAX aircraft.

Boeing Invests In Human Spaceflight Pioneer Virgin Galactic

Enter Strategic Partnership To Transform Commercial Space Travel And Mobility

Boeing is investing $20 million in Virgin Galactic, a vertically integrated human spaceflight company. The companies will work together to broaden commercial space access and transform global travel technologies.

Kitty Hawk Unveils Latest eVTOL Concept Aircraft

'Heaviside' Said To Be 100 Times Quieter Than A Conventional Helicopter

The latest eVTOL concept aircraft developed by Kitty Hawk has been publicly unveiled in a short video produced by the company. Called "Heaviside" as an homage to noted physicist and electrical engineer Oliver Heaviside, the aircraft is said to be 100 times quieter than a conventional helicopter.

Drone Racing League Launches DRL RacerAI

Unveils The First-Ever Autonomous Racing Drone

The Drone Racing League (DRL) has launched the DRL RacerAI, the league's first-ever autonomous racing drone. Designed to be the first autonomous robot to defeat a human in a physical sport, the DRL RacerAI will help close the gap between artificial intelligence (AI) and human performance.

Avfuel Continues Its Efforts To Demonstrate The Viability And Safety Of SAF

Will Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel To Operators Headed To NBAA-BACE In Las Vegas

In an effort to further carbon neutrality goals in the aviation industry, global fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation, is partnering with fixed-base operator, Avflight Salina (KSLN) to provide sustainable aviation jet fuel for aircraft headed to general aviation’s largest tradeshow: Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE).

Senator Blumenthal Wants Review Of Warbird Passenger Exemptions

Sends Letter To The FAA Questioning Inspection And Maintenance Requirements

In a letter to the FAA dated October 7th, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) raised questions about the inspection and maintenance requirements for vintage WWII aircraft which carry passengers, such as The Collings Foundation's B-17 which went down at Bradley International Airport last week.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.09.19)

"It is critical that Boeing takes whatever time is necessary to safely return the MAX to service. Our pilots should not be expected to take a significant and ever-expanding financial loss as a result of Boeing's negligence." Source: Captain Jonathan L. Weaks, president of SWAPA.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.09.19): Minimum Holding Altitude

The lowest altitude prescribed for a holding pattern which assures navigational signal coverage, communications, and meets obstacle clearance requirements.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.09.19)

'I stole a plane to get out of the Navy'

The BBC recently told the story of Sgt. Paul Meyer, a homesick American mechanic who stole a plane from a US airbase in England in 1969, to fly home to his wife in Virginia. The story resonated with Dutch reader Theo Van Eijck, who says he too stole a plane while serving in the forces. But he survived to tell the tale.

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Targeting Students That Have Never Been Made Aware That A Career As A Pilot Or A Drone Operator Is Completely Within Reach

Deal With UAS Pioneer, Formerly CyPhy Works, Includes Intellectual Property, Multiple Patents

Will Aid In The Development Of Zero Emission Aviation

Pilot And Passenger Fatally Injured When Aircraft Impacted Terrain

G280 To Be Used For Command And Control

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Delivery Ceremony Took Place In Toulouse, France

State Continues To Lead With Selection For NASA UAM Grand Challenge Series Study

Will Install The Devices On Most Of Its 737-800NG Airliners

Osprey Continues To Provide Unique Tiltrotor Capabilities To Support Worldwide Military Missions

Recognizes A Large, Complex Project That Best Delivers Superior Performance Of Project Management Practices

City Issues Proclamation Recognizing Banyan’s 40th Anniversary

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Had Been Trapped In Building Rubble For A Month Following Hurricane Dorian

Also: NASA All-Electric Experimental A/C, AAL PIlots Seek Lost Pay, AME Convicted, Master Instructors

Regulating The Growing Drone Industry

Last Of 155 Airports To Receive ADS-B Went Operational Last Month

Aircraft Maker's Misrepresentations About The 737 MAX Have Already Cost SWAPA Pilots More Than $100 Million, Union Says

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Enter Strategic Partnership To Transform Commercial Space Travel And Mobility

'Heaviside' Said To Be 100 Times Quieter Than A Conventional Helicopter

Unveils The First-Ever Autonomous Racing Drone

Will Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel To Operators Headed To NBAA-BACE In Las Vegas

Sends Letter To The FAA Questioning Inspection And Maintenance Requirements

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