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February 28, 2019

AMA Drone Report 02.28.19: Drone Shooter Arrest, ID Marking, Oshkosh DroneShow

Also: Ski Patrol Rescue, Robotic Skies, Drone Assists SWAT Team, Drone Expo International

The insanity continues, folks... Suffolk County, NY Police have arrested a man for shooting a drone out of the air in Saint James Saturday. Members of Missing Angels-Long Island, an organization that searches for missing pets, were using a Mavic 2 Zoom drone to search for a missing dog when the drone they were using became unresponsive at approximately 4:45 p.m. The group used the drone’s GPS to determine the drone was last near 18 Rutherford St. in St. James. Following an investigation by Fourth Squad detectives, it was determined a resident of the home, Gerard Chasteen, fired three shotgun shots into the air from the yard of his home, striking the drone. Multiple shotguns were

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Leonardo Announces 3 AW139 Helicopters For Victoria Police Of Australia

Company Forecasts That The APAC Region Will See The Strongest Growth In The Public Service Helicopter Market

Leonardo has announced the choice for three AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters as part of Victoria Police Air Wing’s fleet modernization effort to provide enhanced airborne capabilities. The helicopters will be supplied by StarFlight Victoria to carry out a range of law enforcement, patrol and surveillance, and maritime search and rescue missions from the Essendon Airport on behalf of the Victoria Police Air Wing.

Boeing And Bamboo Airways Announce Order For 10 787 Dreamliners

Deal Marks A Major Widebody Airplane Purchase By The Vietnamese Airline

Boeing and Bamboo Airways have confirmed an order for 10 787-9 Dreamliners valued at $3 billion according to list prices. The order for the super-efficient and longest-range member of the Dreamliner family was unveiled during a signing ceremony in Hanoi, witnessed by U.S. President Donald Trump and General Secretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

Washington State Students Land Careers With Aerospace Apprenticeship

AJAC Youth Apprentices Earn $28,000 Plus Tuition-Free College Credit

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee calls it the "supply train for the supply chain." Aerospace and advanced manufacturing employers see it as a competitive advantage for pipeline development. High school students use it to gain real-world skills while earning a paycheck and college credits.

Frasca Delivers AS350 Simulator To Temsco Helicopters

Main Focus Will Be On Transition Training From Piston To Turbine Aircraft

Temsco Helicopters, based in Ketchikan, Alaska has recently taken delivery of a Frasca AS350B2 Helicopter Flight Training Device (FTD).

U.K. Military Flight Training Heads Towards New Heights

First Flight Of The Texan T1 Training Aircraft Has Been Completed At RAF Valley

The first flight of the Textron Texan T1 state-of-the-art training aircraft has been completed at RAF Valley. The forthcoming introduction of this aircraft forms part of a £1.2 billion ($1.57 billion) investment into fixed-wing aircraft training under the Military Flight Training System (MFTS), the evolving program that is designed to train and prepare junior pilots for the frontline.

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ATR extends Type ‘A’ Maintenance Visit Intervals

EASA Certifies Move From 500 To 750 Hours

Turboprop manufacturer ATR has received certification from EASA to extend the intervals between the Type A maintenance checks from 500 to 750 hours, for all of its aircraft series. This 50% increase in intervals will allow ATR customers a significant reduction in aircraft maintenance costs and an increased aircraft availability of one additional day every 1,500 flight hours, generating additional revenue opportunities.

HawkEye 360 Begins First-of-Its-Kind Commercial Geolocation

Will Detect Radio Frequency Signals From Space

HawkEye 360 Inc. has successfully commissioned its three Pathfinder satellites and begun geolocating radio frequency (RF) signals. HawkEye 360 satellites fly in a commercially unique formation that independently pinpoints the geographical origin of a wide range of RF signals. Early test results have already demonstrated successful geolocation of VHF Channels 16 and 70, EPIRB, and AIS signals as well as identifying marine radar signals.

FAA SAIB Issued For Collens Oxygen Masks/Smoke Goggles

Has Received Reports Of 'Blooming' When Using The Devices

The FAA recently received notification from the Air Accident Investigation Unit - Ireland (AAIU) following an investigation into an incident where a PAN-PAN (state of urgency) was declared on a commercial flight after cockpit and cabin crew reported a burning smell. When pilots subsequently donned full face masks, they reported difficulty performing flight tasks due to restricted visibility through the mask lenses.

Bombardier's New European Mobile Response Team Aircraft Enters Service

Dedicated Challenger 300 Aircraft Boosts Mobile Response Capability In Europe And Supplements Shipping From Frankfurt Parts Distribution Hub

Bombardier has announced the latest addition to its expanding service and support network – a dedicated Mobile Response Team (MRT) aircraft, based in Frankfurt, Germany. The Challenger 300 aircraft marked its entry-into-service by successfully completing its first mission, providing a European customer with efficient unscheduled maintenance support.

Fox Hunters Shoot Down Drone

Drone Operator And Animal Advocate Believes Hunt Was Illegal

A drone that was being used to track a group of fox hunters in Kent, U.K. was shot down by one of the hunters, resulting in about $665 in damage to the aircraft.

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Airborne 02.27.19: Drone Shooter!, Private Lunar Lander, AEA 2018 Report

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Here we go again... Suffolk County, NY Police have arrested a man for shooting a drone out of the air in Saint James Saturday. Members of Missing Angels-Long Island, an organization that searches for missing pets, were using a Mavic 2 Zoom drone to search for a missing dog when the drone they were using became unresponsive at approximately 4:45 p.m. The group used the drone’s GPS to determine the drone was last near 18 Rutherford St. in St. James. Following an investigation by Fourth Squad d

AMA Drone Report 02.28.19: Drone Shooter Arrest, ID Marking, Oshkosh DroneShow

Also: Ski Patrol Rescue, Robotic Skies, Drone Assists SWAT Team, Drone Expo International

The insanity continues, folks... Suffolk County, NY Police have arrested a man for shooting a drone out of the air in Saint James Saturday. Members of Missing Angels-Long Island, an organization that searches for missing pets, were using a Mavic 2 Zoom drone to search for a missing dog when the drone they were using became unresponsive at approximately 4:45 p.m. The group used the drone’s GPS to determine the drone was last near 18 Rutherford St. in St. James. Following an investigation by Fourth Squad detect

FAA Changes Environmental Review Of CLT Runway

Results In Major Change To The Length Of The Proposed New Runway

The FAA has decided to convert the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed new runway and other projects at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) to an Environmental Assessment (EA). A major change to the length of the proposed new runway and the resulting decrease in potential significant environmental impacts prompted the decision.

Boeing, Vietjet Announce Order For 100 737 MAX Airplanes

Signing Ceremony Witnessed By U.S. President Trump, Vietnamese President Trong

Boeing [and Vietjet have confirmed that the innovative and growing Vietnamese carrier has purchased 100 additional 737 MAX airplanes, taking their MAX order book to 200 jets. During a signing ceremony today in Hanoi, United States President Donald Trump and Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong joined leaders of both companies to unveil the $12.7 billion order, according to list prices.

Boeing Nominates Nikki Haley For Election To Board Of Directors

Selection Of Former SC Governor And UN Ambassador Will Be Formalized In April

The Boeing Company board of directors has nominated Nikki Randhawa Haley to be elected as a director at the company's annual meeting of shareholders on April 29.

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Drone Lookout Helps Capture Murder Suspect In Ormond Beach, FL

Provided Surveillance Of The Rear Of The Motel Where The Suspect Was Hiding

When the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) got the call that a man suspected of having killed one person and injured two others was holed up in an Ormond Beach motel, they assembled a six-person team trained to apprehend him.

Naval Aviator Accounted For From The Vietnam War

Naval Reserve Lt. Richard C. Lannom, 27 Will Be Interred Saturday

Naval Reserve Lt. Richard C. Lannom, 27, of Union City, Tennessee, killed during the Vietnam War, was accounted for on Sept. 25, 2018. His remains have been returned to his hometown, and will be buried on Saturday.

Bombardier To Invest $22 Million Into Aerospace Research Projects In Québec

Will Bring Together Two Large Aerospace Companies, Local Universities And Research Centers

Bombardier will invest a total of approximately $22 million (CAD) over a three-year period into two major aerospace research projects: Aéro21 and the third phase of the SA²GE project. Both projects will bring together large aerospace companies, SMEs, as well as local universities and research centers.

PAE ISR Collaborates With FAA On UAV Demo

Will Participate In NASA SIO 2020 Unmanned Aircraft Demonstration

Teaming with the NASA for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems integration in the National Airspace System Project, PAE ISR participated in a joint kickoff meeting with NASA and the FAA.

AMA Drone Report 02.21.19: Drone ID, Reg Changes, DOJ/DOD Restrictions

Also: Another Airport Closure, K-State Student Partnership, Dog/Drone Rescue, AMA Expo East 2019!

The FAA has posted a rule in the Federal Register requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number on an outside surface of the aircraft. Owners and operators may no longer place or write registration numbers in an interior compartment. The rule is effective on February 23. The markings must be in place for any flight after that date. The FAA has issued an NPRM that would allow operations of small unmanned aircraft over people in certain conditions and operations of small UAS at ni

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.28.19)

“Having a UAS program can absolutely make a community safer.” Source: Daytona Beach, FL, PD Sgt. Tim Ehrenkaufer. The department recently used a drone to help apprehend a murder suspect.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.28.19): Nondirectional Beacon

An L/MF or UHF radio beacon transmitting nondirectional signals whereby the pilot of an aircraft equipped with direction finding equipment can determine his/her bearing to or from the radio beacon and “home” on or track to or from the station.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.28.19)

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The National Aircraft Finance Association is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the general welfare of individuals and organizations providing aircraft financing and loans secured by aircraft.

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