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October 05, 2017

Airborne 10.05.17: NetJets Betrayal?, DeLand Showcase, Death Valley Airstrips

Also: BRS C172/182 Parachutes, CAF, Arkansas Airstrip, Master Instructor, BAA Training-Avion Express, Reagan National, Boeing Donates

The Transportation and Infrastructure twitter feed has been a continual source of frustration to aviators all over the nation. Day after day, week after week, the feed has made errant, insupportable and many say, insufferable, statements supporting ATC Privatization... using 'facts' that are often errant, if not downright deceptive. It’s also been used by Representative Bill Shuster and his supporters to crow about the questionable support they've managed to c

AMA Drone Report 10.05.17: New FAA Restrictions, Amimon DroneCam, UAS4STEM

Also: Karma Drone 'Follows', Crowdfunding Drone Racing, UAS v Hurricanes, Lost Drone

At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the FAA is using its existing authority under 14 CFR § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address concerns about unauthorized drone operations over 10 Department of the Interior (DOI) sites, including the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. This is the first time the agency has placed airspace restrictions for unmanned aircraft, or “drones,” over DOI landmarks. The FAA has placed similar airspace re

AMA Drone Report 10.05.17: New FAA Restrictions, Amimon DroneCam, UAS4STEM

Also: Karma Drone 'Follows', Crowdfunding Drone Racing, UAS v Hurricanes, Lost Drone

At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the FAA is using its existing authority under 14 CFR § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address concerns about unauthorized drone operations over 10 Department of the Interior (DOI) sites, including the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. This is the first time the agency has placed airspace restrictions for unmanned aircraft, or “drones,” over DOI landmarks. The FAA has placed similar airspace restrictions over military bases that currently remain in place. The restrictions will be effective October 5, 2017. Amimon is launching its new HX camera. The new native 720p60 cam

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Airborne 10.05.17: NetJets Betrayal?, DeLand Showcase, Death Valley Airstrips

Also: BRS C172/182 Parachutes, CAF, Arkansas Airstrip, Master Instructor, BAA Training-Avion Express, Reagan National, Boeing Donates

The Transportation and Infrastructure twitter feed has been a continual source of frustration to aviators all over the nation. Day after day, week after week, the feed has made errant, insupportable and many say, insufferable, statements supporting ATC Privatization... using 'facts' that are often errant, if not downright deceptive. It’s also been used by Representative Bill Shuster and his supporters to crow about the questionable support they've managed to coerce from a number of sources... This time, though, Shuster's minions announced that the embattled HR 2997 bill had just gotten a letter of support from fractional provider

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This Drone Delivers To A Person, Not An Address

DelivAir Can Find The Recipient No Matter Their Location

Reimagining the future of on-demand deliveries, product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants has developed DelivAir, a drone delivery concept that can deliver a package straight to the hands of its recipient, no matter their location.

Engineers Unveil Futuristic Unmanned Aircraft Concept

'Adaptable UAV' Uses Both Fixed and Rotary Wing Flight

Within the next few decades, armed forces could be using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with adaptable aircraft technologies that alternate between fixed-wing flight and rotary-wing flight. Engineers from BAE Systems together with students from Cranfield University, have revealed a new technology concept – named Adaptable UAVs – which can alternate between the two different flight modes in the same mission. When in rotary wing mode the UAVs can be launched and recovered from battlefields and docked on a special pole.

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Garmin Reimagines Flight Displays And Engine Monitoring Solutions

Unveils Scalable Touchscreen Avionics That Redefine Aircraft Panel Configurations

Garmin has announced the touchscreen G500 TXi, G600 TXi and G700 TXi flight displays, as well as the engine information system (EIS) TXi. Boasting a clean-sheet touchscreen design and vibrant presentation, the TXi family incorporates greater situational awareness tools and an innovative feature set into a contemporary avionics platform. Three displays are available, offering optimal flexibility for panel configurations, including a large 10.6-inch display, and two versions of 7-inch displays, in portrait and landscape orientations.

Kaman Receives K-MAX Order From Columbia Basin Helicopters

Aircraft To Be Delivered Next Year

Kaman Aerosystems, a division of the aerospace segment of Kaman Corporation announced at the Helitech International Helicopter Expo & Conference that it has signed a contract with Columbia Basin Helicopters for the purchase of a K-MAX aircraft to be delivered in 2018.

Global Helicopter Service Is Launch Customer For Airbus Helicopters’ FlyScan

Data Analysis Software Assists Customers With Efficient And Proactive Analyzation Of HUMS Data

A contract has been signed between Airbus Helicopters and German operator Global Helicopter Service (GHS), making them the launch customer for the company’s new FlyScan service, software that helps customers to analyse and manage the Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) data from their helicopter fleet activities.

Enstrom 280FXs Sold To Pakistan

First Of The Company's Aircraft To Be Delivered To The Country

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has announced the sale of an undisclosed number of piston powered 280FX helicopters to Pakistan. This sale was managed by Enstrom’s representative in Pakistan, Global Services & Solutions.

Airtelis Orders Three H215 For Aerial Work

Will Complement Existing Fleet Of H225 Aircraft

Airtelis, with the support of Nova Capital Group, has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H215 heavy helicopters, including two options. These aircraft will complement Airtelis’ existing fleet of two H225s. The first delivery is planned for later this month. A variant of the Super Puma family, the H215 will be equipped for aerial work operations in support of Airtelis’ power line construction and maintenance missions.

Colorado Supreme Court Ends 'Quiet Skies' Legal Battle

Declines To Hear The Case Brought Against Mile-Hi Skydiving

The long legal battle fought by "Citizens for Quiet Skies" against Mile-Hi Skydiving in Longmont, Colorado has finally run its course. The Colorado Supreme Court has declined to review the case, which has was first filed in 2013.

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Milestone Aviation Provides Two Medium Helicopters To FAASA

Bell 412SP Helos Will Support Firefighting Services In Spain

Milestone Aviation Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to lease two B412SP helicopters to FAASA Aviacion S.A. of Spain to support their expanded firefighting services. The two helicopters owned by Milestone, the global leader in helicopter leasing, were previously on lease to a Brazilian operator and utilized in oil and gas support missions. The helicopters are currently in Spain, where FAASA is carrying out reconfiguration work to facilitate the new firefighting mission.

Milestone Aviation Provides Alidaunia Two AW169 Helicopters

Will Be Used For Emergency Medical Services Operations

Milestone Aviation Group has entered an agreement to lease two AW169 helicopters to Alidaunia S.R.L. of Italy, to support their emergency medical services (“HEMS”) in Italy. Alidaunia has provided HEMS services in Italy for more than 20 years and Milestone is proud to bring latest technology aircraft to this service. One of the helicopters provided by Milestone is an extension of a current operating lease, and the second AW169 will be delivered from Milestone’s order book with Leonardo Helicopters in 2018.

AL Gov. Kay Ivey Visits UTC Aerospace Systems' Recently-Expanded Facility

Rising Customer Demand For Company's Nacelle Systems Helps Bring 260 New Jobs To Foley Site

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently toured the recently-expanded facility of UTC Aerospace Systems' Aerostructures business where nacelle systems will be assembled and integrated with the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engine for the Airbus A320neo. The Aerostructures business celebrated completion of construction of the 80,000-square foot expansion to its existing facility with a ribbon-cutting in late August.

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Known Crewmember Program Reaches New Milestones

Has Cleared 75 Million Crewmembers, Boasts 75 Participating Airports

Airlines for America (A4A) and its Known Crewmember (KCM) program partner, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have announced the KCM program has reached a major milestone with the clearing of 75 million crewmembers since its inception in 2011. The KCM program decreases airport congestion by providing alternative screening opportunities for airline crewmembers, reducing the impact on the general screening lanes used every day by the traveling public.

AMA Drone Report 09.28.17: Singer Decision, 4H Drone Racing, Hover-Taxi

Also: AMA Comments On Singer, Blackhawk v Drone, Tiny Whoop Goes To Playas, FAA Extension

The legal system continues to recraft the potential regulatory landscape for UAS. In a rush to try to control something they likely don't understand very well, the city of Newton, MA passed a law last December that banned drone flights below 400 feet over private and public property without the consent of the land owner, and required local registration. Now, though, that law has been overturned by a federal judge in Massachusetts, thanks to the efforts of a physician and inventor living in Newton, Dr. Michael

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NBAA Says Safety Is A Priority In Las Vegas

Working With Local Law Enforcement Following Mass Shooting

The tragedy that happened in Las Vegas on Sunday has everyone on edge. But the city is a popular destination for hundreds of conventions and trade shows every year, including the NBAA-BACE, which is coming up next week.

Leonardo Introduces The AW189K Helicopter

Will Feature New Generation Aneto-1K Engines By Safran Helicopter Engines

Leonardo has introduced a new variant of its AW189 helicopter with a new engine at Helitech in London this week. The AgustaWestland AW189K will feature the new generation 2,500 shp class Aneto-1K engine, which was also unveiled by Safran Helicopter Engines at Helitech. The AW189K is the first helicopter to be powered by a model in this family of new generation engines developed by Safran Helicopter Engines, and offers a further option in the super medium category.

EAA Museum Presents Space Day October 7

Features Apollo Space Exhibit, Hands-On Activities, Expert Presentations

From actual equipment used on Apollo space missions to hands-on fun activities showing the physics of space flight, the EAA Aviation Museum will be “Mission Control” for its annual Space Day on Saturday, October 7. All Space Day activities are included with regular museum admission.

DeLand Showcase 2017 Remains True to Mission, Vision

EAA Workshops Offered On-Site, Sponsored By Aircraft Spruce

The 2nd annual DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase will take place November 2-4, 2017 and will mimic the inaugural show in design, layout, daily schedule, and hospitality. But most important, the mission and vision will remain the same: Committed to Sport Aviation. Held at DeLand (Florida) Municipal Airport (KDED), it’s the best sport aviation event for getting up close and personal with manufacturers and distributors of all things related to flying for fun.

Transport Canada Certifies PT6C-67A Engine

Will Power Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor

Transport Canada has certified the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67A helicopter engine which powers the AW609, an aircraft that flies both horizontally and vertically. FAA validation of the PT6C-67A engine is expected by the end of 2017 and supports FAA certification of the AW609 in 2018 as the first commercial tiltrotor to enter operation.

FAA Issues SAFO Following Air Canada Incident At KSFO

Airplane Lined Up To Land On A Taxiway, Narrowly Avoiding Aircraft On The Ground

The FAA has released a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) providing some best practices for accomplishing an approach and landing on the correct airport surface.

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Airborne 10.04.17: SpaceX Upper Stage Recovery?, World View, KSMO Grass

Also: FAA Management Advisory Council, Maverick Flying Car, SWA 737 MAX, Monarch Airlines, Osprey, Zetta Jet, T-45C

SpaceX is planning to attempt to recover an upper stage in a launch attempt late in 2018, according to company president Gwynne shotwell. Shotwell said that, initially, the company would try to bring the second stage in for a soft landing in the ocean before attempting to land on its recovery barge. If they can make the second stage reusable, Shotwell said that the company can reduce the cost of launching payloads into orbit by an additional 30 percent. The first launch of a World View Ent

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.05.17)

“We are pleased with the continued success of the KCM program, which works to improve safety and security while making travel more efficient for all of our valued crewmembers who use the program.” Source: A4A president and CEO Nicholas E. Calio.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.05.17): Runway Hotspots

Locations on a particular airport that historically have hazardous intersections. Hot spots alert pilots to the fact that there may be a lack of visibility at certain points or the tower may be unable to see that particular intersection.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.05.17)

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