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November 14, 2018

GAMA Publishes 2018 Third Quarter Shipments And Billings Report

All Segments Show An Increase In Shipping Numbers, But Billings Remain Soft

GAMA has published its 2018 third quarter aircraft shipments and billings report. The overall delivery of airplanes and rotorcraft increased in the first nine months compared to the same time period in 2017, but with some mixed performance within the types. Total billings compared to the same period in 2017 decreased.

Airborne 11.14.18: Waco Classic Sold, Ryanair Jet Impound, Global SuperTanker

Also: EAA Honors Five, Flt School Converts C172s To Jet-A, FAA Medical Audit, Sporty's Video

Dimor Group Inc. located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, has acquired Waco Aircraft Corporation, established in 1983 and located Battle Creek, MI, on November 9, 2018. The acquisition includes Centennial Aircraft Services, Inc., an FBO and FAA Part 145 maintenance facility also located in Battle Creek, MI. Waco Aircraft Corporation earned international recognition for manufacturing and producing classic biplanes of the based on the design from the 1920’s and 30’s. In addition to the basic model of the three-

Airborne 11.14.18: Waco Classic Sold, Ryanair Jet Impound, Global SuperTanker

Also: EAA Honors Five, Flt School Converts C172s To Jet-A, FAA Medical Audit, Sporty's Video

Dimor Group Inc. located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, has acquired Waco Aircraft Corporation, established in 1983 and located Battle Creek, MI, on November 9, 2018. The acquisition includes Centennial Aircraft Services, Inc., an FBO and FAA Part 145 maintenance facility also located in Battle Creek, MI. Waco Aircraft Corporation earned international recognition for manufacturing and producing classic biplanes of the based on the design from the 1920’s and 30’s. In addition to the basic model of the three-seater Waco YMF-5 D, which is available as a land aircraft, and YMF-5 F as an amphibious aircraft, the Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 (by Waco) is also produced. The French government impoun

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U.K. Transport Official Says Third Heathrow Runway Is Not Enough

Demand Over The Next 30 Years Will Outpace Capacity, According To Sarah Bishop

A third runway at Heathrow Airport will only put a temporary dent in the growing passenger demand over the next 30 years, according to a U.K. Department for Transport official.

Japan Post Company Transporting Documents By Drone

Service Offered Six Days Each Month In Fukushima

The Japan Post Company has initiated a pilot program to deliver documents by drone in Fukushima. The first such delivery took place last Wednesday, according to the Japan Times. It follows an easing of regulations in Japan in September intended to help deal with labor shortages in the transportation industry.

Air Combat Command Proud Of Tyndall Progress

Base Suffered Extensive Damage During Hurricane Michael Last Month

The commander of Air Combat Command and command chief visited Tyndall Air Force Base Nov. 7 for the second time since Hurricane Michael caused catastrophic damage four weeks ago.

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NASA Looks To University Researchers For Innovative Space Tech Solutions

Selects 14 Proposals For Up To Three-Years' Development

University-led research could transform the future of space exploration, from small spacecraft to "smart" systems for the Moon, Mars and beyond. NASA has selected 14 proposals for the study of innovative, early stage technologies that address high-priority needs of America's space program.

CDB Aviation Takes Delivery Of Its 100th A320 Family Aircraft From Airbus

The A320neo On Lease to GoAir Is The 125th Airbus Aircraft To Join The Lessor’s Fleet

CDB Aviation has taken delivery of its 100th Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The A320neo aircraft, which will be operated by India’s low-cost carrier Go Airlines Ltd. (“GoAir”), is part of a purchase and leaseback agreement signed with the carrier earlier in 2018. The delivery marks the overall 125th Airbus aircraft to join the lessor’s fleet.

AirSprint Private Aviation Expands Safety Commitment

Introduces Appareo Flight Data Monitoring Systems

AirSprint Private Aviation, a Canadian privately-held fractional aircraft ownership company based in Calgary, has selected the Appareo Vision 1000 Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) System for their Cessna Citation CJ fleet of aircraft. The agreement is for two systems initially, with options for 10 additional units.

Aviation Partners Estimates 9 Billion Gallons Of Jet Fuel Saved

Blended Winglets Have Eliminated 95 Million Tons Of Carbon Dioxide, Company Says

Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) and Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) have announced that its unique Blended Winglet and Split Scimitar Winglet technologies have now saved the world's commercial and business jet operators an estimated 9 billion gallons of jet fuel, resulting in a corresponding global reduction of over 95 million tons of CO2 emissions.

Spaceflight Arranges Launch Of 12 Satellites Aboard India's PSLV C43

Rideshare Launch Service Provider Prepares Payload Integration For Its Seventh Launch With India's PSLV

Spaceflight, the leading satellite rideshare and mission management provider, today announced it will launch 12 spacecraft in November from India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Payloads aboard the mission include Fleet Space Technologies’ Centauri I, Harris Corporation’s HSAT, Spire’s LEMUR satellites, and BlackSky’s Global-1 microsatellite.

Pilot Flying Over Ireland Report Sighting A 'Very Fast' UFO

Several Pilots Report Seeing A 'Very Bright' Object Last Friday

Multiple pilots flying over Ireland reported seeing a "very bright" UFO last Friday, according to audio recordings of traffic between the pilots and air traffic control.

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First Hoverbike Delivered To Dubai Police

Training Underway For Two Crews

California-based startup company Hoversurf has delivered an S3 Hoverbike to the Dubai Police department, and two crews are being trained to fly the device.

Airbus Announces New FHS Contract With All Nippon Airways

ANA Joins Growing Number Of FHS Customers In Asia-Pacific

Airbus confirms the growing success of Flight Hour Services (FHS) in the Asia-Pacific region with a new contract announced at the MRO Asia exhibition in Singapore.

Aero-TV: A Sporty’s Pilot Shop Overview - ‘At Heart, We’re An Aviation Company’

One Of The True Success Stories In The Industry

Those of us who have been around General Aviation for decades have always know the name Sporty's Pilot Shop. Earlier this year, Aero-News Editor in Chief Jim Campbell sat down with John Zimmerman, the VP of Sporty's Catalog Division, to talk about the company's roots and future plans.

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Aero-TV: A Sporty’s Pilot Shop Overview - ‘At Heart, We’re An Aviation Company’

One Of The True Success Stories In The Industry

Those of us who have been around General Aviation for decades have always know the name Sporty's Pilot Shop. Earlier this year, Aero-News Editor in Chief Jim Campbell sat down with John Zimmerman, the VP of Sporty's Catalog Division, to talk about the company's roots and future plans.

IATA: 'Spirit of Change' Needed To Improve European Competitiveness

Developing A Competitiveness Toolkit To Provide Analysis Of Air Connectivity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a spirit of change from governments to capture the social and economic benefits of air connectivity, by enabling a more competitive air transport sector.

Pilots Question Training For 737 MAX

New Stall Prevention Feature Was Not Adequately Publicized, Regulators Say

An automated stall-prevention system on Boeing's new 737 MAX airplanes was not properly publicized, and is being looked at as a possible contributing factor in an accident in Indonesia that fatally injured 189 people when one of the planes went down October 29.

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DOT OIG Releases FAA UAS Waiver Report

Finds Opportunities Exist For FAA To Strengthen Its Review And Oversight Processes For Unmanned Aircraft System Waivers

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) represent a substantial economic and technological opportunity for the United States. To advance the safe integration of commercial UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS), the FAA published a rule for small UAS in June 2016. However, the rule does not permit several operations that are highly valued by industry but considered to be higher risk, such as operating beyond line of sight or over people.

KIST: Enhancing Drone Flight Duration With Lithium Metal Ion Batteries

Technology Has Been Developed Which Exhibits Twice The Energy Density That Of Conventional Lithium-Ion Battery

The Korean Ministry of Science and ICT have announced that a new Lithium Metal Ion battery has been developed by the KIST researchers lead by Dr. Won Il Cho. The developed battery possesses twice the energy density that of conventional Lithium Ion batteries, which are commonly used in smartphones and portable computers. The developed Lithium Metal Ion batteries are capable of maintaining 80% of the initial performance after going through more than 1,200 charge/discharge cycles.

Airshow Announcer Hugh Oldham Announces Retirement

Has Been Narrating Airshows For More Than 40 Years

Veteran airshow announces Hugh Oldham has announced he is hanging up his microphone, at least mostly.

ATR And Air New Zealand Explore The Future Of A Regional Aviation Ecosystem

Hybrid Aircraft Are Part Of The Equation

ATR and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement to explore the role of new propulsion technologies, could play in the future of the regional aircraft ecosystem.

Bristow Group Announces CEO Transition

Jonathan Baliff To Retire From The Company Following Columbia Helicopters, Inc. Acquisition Close

Bristow Group has announced the upcoming retirement of Jonathan E. Baliff, Chief Executive Officer of Bristow Group, in the coming months. Thomas N. Amonett, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bristow, has been appointed to serve as the interim President of the Company during the CEO transition process.

Airborne 11.12.18: Hawkins OUT of Icon, Hoversurf = Ultralight, $$$ USAF Mugs

Also: SimCom TBM910 FTD, JAL Pilot Arrested, New Contract For 15 E175s, Aero-TV: DeltaHawk Diesel

The other shoe has dropped... Kirk Hawkins, the driving force behind the Icon Aircraft program and a massive litany of mis-steps, is no longer the CEO of the foundering aircraft concern. Icon is wrapping up the matter with as much positive spin as they can, though the company admits that Hawkins has resigned as CEO, and will reportedly stay on in "an undefined role" while President and COO Thomas Wiener will lead the company in the interim. Hawkins has been leading the company since its inception, and guide

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.14.18)

“In 2037, 1.9 billion passengers should be traveling to, from and within this continent. If governments make the right decisions for aviation—effective regulations, fair taxes and efficient infrastructure—the competitiveness of the entire European economy will improve.” Source: Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.14.18): Accelerate-Stop Distance

The distance required to accelerate to V1 with all engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1, and abort the takeoff and bring the airplane to a stop using braking action only (use of thrust reversing is not considered).

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.14.18)

The Association Of Independent Aviation Security Professionals

Mission: To use experience working for the Federal government, airlines, airports and with technology developers to promote the adoption of meaningful aviation security measures that effectively balance security, privacy and passenger convenience.

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