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May 09, 2017

Airborne 05.09.17: C919 First Flight, DJI Offers Reward, GAMA On Spending

Also: CO Av-License Plate, Aero-Calendar, Jeppesen-ForeFlight, China Southern Airlines, Space-Based ADS-B, A4A, Air France-KLM

The Chinese-built C919 made its first flight last Friday following a 3-year delay. The aircraft was to have originally flown in 2014, but production and other issues continually delayed the milestone. Still, COMAC, the state-owned company manufacturing the C919, is hopeful that the Chinese airliner will one day be competitive with single-aisle aircraft from Boeing and Airbus. The initial flight of the C919 lasted about 80 minutes. It flew over the Yangtze R

Airborne 05.09.17: C919 First Flight, DJI Offers Reward, GAMA On Spending

Also: CO Av-License Plate, Aero-Calendar, Jeppesen-ForeFlight, China Southern Airlines, Space-Based ADS-B, A4A, Air France-KLM

The Chinese-built C919 made its first flight last Friday following a 3-year delay. The aircraft was to have originally flown in 2014, but production and other issues continually delayed the milestone. Still, COMAC, the state-owned company manufacturing the C919, is hopeful that the Chinese airliner will one day be competitive with single-aisle aircraft from Boeing and Airbus. The initial flight of the C919 lasted about 80 minutes. It flew over the Yangtze River delta where it performed several maneuvers before returning south along the coast to land back at Shanghai International Airport. The plane flew at an altitude of about 10,000 feet at speeds

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Citation Jet Pilots Association Announces 2017 Hoover Scholarship Recipients

Provides Financial Assistance and Networking Opportunities To Four Exceptional Students

The Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association (CJP) has announced the four recipients of the 2017 Bob Hoover Presidential Scholarships, presented in partnership between CJP and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation. In addition to receiving $25,000 each for continuing their aviation-related studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) on campuses in Prescott, AZ and Daytona Beach, FL, these exceptional students will also be introduced to a variety of important networking and mentoring opportunities through CJP to help guide them along their future career paths.

Airbus A350-1000 Successfully Completes Fuel Test Campaign In U.K.

Tests Designed To Simulate Conditions In Countries With High Temperatures

Airbus’ A350-1000 test aircraft MSN071 has completed fuel system and engine tests in Cardiff, Wales between May 3 and 4 as part of its type certification flight test campaign.

Third Gulfstream G600 Joins Flight-test Program

Addition Of Third Aircraft In Five Months Marks Maturity Of Aircraft's Development

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that the third Gulfstream G600 test aircraft successfully completed its first flight. The move comes after the first G600 flight in mid-December 2016.

Stampede Taps Unmanned Vehicle Insurance As Its Preferred Insurance Solution

Specialized Provider That Works Exclusively In The Unmanned Industry

Stampede has endorsed Boca Raton, Florida based Unmanned Vehicle Insurance as its preferred insurance solutions provider. According to Stampede President & COO Kevin Kelly, the decision is the result of the company’s relentless pursuit of a complete insurance protection program that is also affordably priced.

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NBAA: Appropriations Bill Boosts Aviation Investment

Highlights ATC Privatization Concerns

The NBAA praised congressional passage of annual appropriations legislation that increases funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and reaffirms concerns over privatization of air traffic control (ATC).

California Seeks To Tax Commercial Space Transportation Companies

Franchise Tax Board Seeks Public Comment On The Proposal

The California Franchise Tax Board is seeking public comment on a proposal to compute taxes on commercial space transportation companies, according to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Completes Critical Design Review For AR1 Engine

Milestone Keeps AR1 On Track For Certification For Flight In 2019

Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) for AR1, a 500,000 lbf thrust-class, liquid-fueled rocket engine.

Two At-Large Members Named To CAP Board Of Governors

S.E. Region’s Lynn, OK Wing’s Newell To Join Panel

Civil Air Patrol’s Senior Advisory Group has selected two CAP members to serve as member-at-large representatives on the organization’s Board of Governors.

The Weather Company To Empower Jeppesen And Boeing Flight Operations Solutions

Will Provide Weather Services And Insights

Jeppesen, a Boeing Company, recently signed an agreement with The Weather Company, an IBM Business, to have The Weather Company serve as the primary weather source across Jeppesen and Boeing aviation products. Through this agreement, airlines can provide their operation centers and pilots with access to the same weather information - facilitating collaboration and building confidence in key operational decisions.

Italian-Built F-35B 'Rolls Out' Of Cameri Production Facility

First STOVL Variant To Be Assembled Outside The U.S.

The first Short Take-Off/Vertical Landing version of the F-35, or F-35B, assembled outside the United States rolled out of the Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility here today.

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NBAA Responds To Appeals Court's May 4 Order In KSMO Petition Case

Court Allowed City To Intervene And Denied Association's Motion For Injunction Against Shortening The Runway

The NBAA has responded to a May 4 order from the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, delivered in connection with recent actions taken by the association to challenge an agreement between the FAA and the City of Santa Monica, which would restrict or ultimately prohibit aviation access to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO).

X-37B Lands At Kennedy Space Center

First Use Of The Shuttle Landing Facility Since 2011

The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle mission 4 (OTV-4), the Air Force's unmanned, reusable space plane, landed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility May 7, 2017.

EASA Publishes A Proposal For Small Drone Regulations In Europe

Comments Will Be open From May 12 Through August 12

EASA has released a proposal to regulate the operation of small drones in Europe. All interested parties are welcome to comment this proposal from May 12 until August 12, 2017.

DroneU Distributes Free Drone Pilot Field Kit

Contains Documents Every Drone Pilot Should Have With Them Every Time They Fly

The Drone Pilot Field Kit, being distributed free by Drone U, is an important and helpful tool for any serious drone pilot as it contains documents best suited for handling questions & concerns raised by others not familiar with drone legalities. You should keep a copy of this on you at all times when flying your drone in public.

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Ascent Vision And MicroPilot Sign Representation Agreement

Will Be Exclusive U.S. Sales Rep For Micro Autopilot Technology

Ascent Vision and MicroPilot announced today that they have recently signed an agreement for Ascent Vision to serve as MicroPilot’s U.S.-based sales representative. Ascent Vision will assist MicroPilot, the leader in professional UAS autopilots, in their global sales efforts. Ascent Vision is a leading producer of precision-imaging Gimbaled technologies.

New Commercial Spaceflight Standards Group Launched

ASTM International Committee On Commercial Spaceflight Holds Initial Meeting

ASTM International’s committee on commercial spaceflight (F47) held its first official meeting Monday and Tuesday, May 8-9, at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation in Washington, D.C.

NSWC Panama City Earns UAS Certification

Dragon Masters Approved To Fly Aircraft Weighing Less Than 55 Pounds

A U.S. Navy aviation unit based here received its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) certification Apr. 18 for research, development, test and evaluation missions.

Airborne 05.08.17: Augmented Drone Reality, Student Pilots, Old Glory Honor Flt

Also: RAF-Alaska, VSS Unity, Airline Woes, SC Aero-Education, Weaponized MD 530s, Aviation Merit Badge, Boeing KC-46A

Edgybees has launched a new augmented reality mobile application that is compatible with DJI Phantom 3, Phantom 4 and the Mavic Pro. The app was developed using DJI’s software development kit. The game is centered on flying the drone through a virtual obstacle course while collecting prizes and avoiding obstacles along the way. Drone pilots can compete over the best performance, points and time for a coveted place in the high-score leaderboard with other drone pilot

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.09.17)

“This order, which recognizes our call to review the underlying case on the settlement agreement, makes clear that the court holds steadfast on the need for a thorough and fair hearing about this unprecedented situation.” Source: NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.09.17): Dead Reckoning

Dead reckoning, as applied to flying, is the navigation of an airplane solely by means of computations based on airspeed, course, heading, wind direction, and speed, groundspeed, and elapsed time.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.09.17)

Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF)

Founded in 2007, ACSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation established to improve the safety of air charter and fractional aircraft ownership operations.

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