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GAMA Publishes 2018 First Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data

Bunce: Industry Seems To Be On An Overall Positive Trend

GAMA has published the first quarter 2018 aircraft shipment report. The overall delivery of airplanes and rotorcraft rose compared to the same quarter of 2017, but with some mixed performance within the types.

AMA Drone Report 05.10.18: Phantom 4 Pro V2, King Drone Course, Drones v FBI

Also: Uber VTOL Air Taxi, DRL 2018 Season, KS Dept. Of Wildlife UAS Training, Drones to the Rescue

Fans of the iconic DJI Phantom drone can look forward to the release of the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0. The P4P V2.0 uses DJI’s OcuSync transmission technology for high-resolution and low-latency digital video transmission and improves the flight experience by reducing propeller noise by up to 60%. Users who utilize FPV for work or play, can directly connect the P4P V2.0 with their DJI Goggles for an immersive FPV flying experience. The drone boasts 30 minutes of flight time, 7 km transmission range, 5

Air Force Directs One-Day Operational Safety Review

Follows Increase In Class A And B Accidents Recorded This Year

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein directed all Air Force wings with flying and maintenance functions to execute a one-day operational safety review by May 21, 2018.

Kansas Dept. Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism Providing UAS Training

Kansas State Polytechnic Partnering With The Agency For The Program

Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is partnering with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism to send 30 employees, including 12 law enforcement officers, through unmanned aircraft systems training from May through June.

DJI, Microsoft Partner To Bring Advanced Drone Technology To The Enterprise

New Developer Tools For Windows And Azure IoT Edge Services Enable Real-Time AI And Machine Learning For Drones

DJI and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to bring advanced AI and machine learning capabilities to DJI drones, helping businesses harness the power of commercial drone technology and edge cloud computing.

Airlines Report $15.5 Billion In Net Profits In 2017

Data Released By DOT Bureau Of Transportation Statistics

U.S. scheduled passenger airlines reported an after-tax net profit of $15.5 billion in 2017, up from $14.0 billion in 2016, according to data released by the DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

San Diego Air & Space Hall of Fame Names Class Of 2018

Includes First Woman To Command ISS, First African-American Thunderbirds Pilot

The San Diego Air and Space Museum has released the slate of honorees to be enshrined in the museum's Hall of Fame on October 13. The ceremony will be held in the Edwin D. McKellar Pavilion of Flight.

NTSB Factual Reports Notes Severe Weather In Twin Comanche Accident

Airplane Broke Up In Flight In July, 2016

The NTSB has released its factual report from an accident which occurred on July 21, 2016 in which a Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche broke up in flight near Plainfield, IL while enroute to Eagle River Union Airport (KEGV), Eagle River, WI.

NASA Brings The International Space Station Experience To Salt Lake City

Traveling Exhibit Visiting The City May 15-17

NASA is traveling to the Salt Lake City area May 15-17 to share the accomplishments, promise and opportunities for research aboard the International Space Station.

NASA Demonstration Proves Nuclear Fission Can Provide Space Exploration Power

Could Enable Long-Duration Missions To The Moon, Mars, And Beyond

NASA and the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have successfully demonstrated a new nuclear reactor power system that could enable long-duration crewed missions to the Moon, Mars and destinations beyond.

Alaska Airlines Gets 'Animated' With Newly Themed Plane

Features Artwork From Disney-Pixar's Incredibles 2

Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Disney-Pixar's Incredibles 2 on June 15, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring moviegoers' favorite family of "Supers." The Incredibles 2-themed plane, Alaska's first Disney-Pixar film livery, was unveiled to a crowd of more than 2,000 cheering students during Aviation Day at the airlines' Seattle hangar.

JetSmarter Expands Its Shared Private Flight Service To Major Texas Markets

The Private Jet Booking App Expands Its Services From Dallas To Austin And Houston

Private aviation community JetSmarter has expanded its shared flight services in Dallas, by adding new routes to Austin and Houston. These routes accompany the current schedule, which offers flights from Dallas to Los Angeles and New York.

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UAS Integration Pilot Program Selectees Announced

Ten Local, State And Tribal Governments Will Participate In The Initiative

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has selected 10 state, local and tribal governments as participants in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program.

NASA, Uber To Explore Safety, Efficiency Of Future Urban Airspace

Second Space Act Agreement Signed Between The Two Entities

NASA has signed a second space act agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc., to further explore concepts and technologies related to urban air mobility (UAM) to ensure a safe and efficient system for future air transportation in populated areas.

Embraer X Unveils First eVTOL Concept

Designed To Serve Passengers In An Urban Environment

Embraer X, an Embraer organization dedicated to developing disruptive businesses, has unveiled its first electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft concept. The unveiling was made during Uber Elevate 2018, in Los Angeles, California. Embraer X is engaged in several projects, including the development of eVTOL concepts through a cooperation with Uber and other companies to explore business opportunities within the Uber Elevate ecosystem.

AMA Drone Report 05.03.18: DJI Mavic Chute, Drone Airspace, Innovation Preview

Also: Drone Racing League, Drone Rescues, $20,000 Grant, Heroic Icelandic UAV Rescue

The 40mm Harrier launcher features a high-energy compression spring that ejects the parachute out and away from the Mavic Pro quickly. The launcher has no regulatory or transportation limitations so it can be used anywhere. The centerpiece of the parachute system is the Fruity Chutes Iris Ultra Light chute weighing less than an ounce. The parachute has a nominal rating of 2.5 lbs @ 15 feet per second descent rate after deployment providing a nice gentle landing. The parachute can easily work at heavier load weights of 2

At Second Uber Elevate Summit, Pipistrel Reveals New eVTOL Concept

New Concept Utilizes Dedicated Propulsion Systems For Vertical Lift

As part of Uber’s second annual Elevate Summit, aircraft designer and Uber Elevate partner Pipistrel revealed its newest eVTOL concept and design. The new aircraft utilizes dedicated propulsion systems for both cruising and vertical lift and embraces an aircraft family approach of eVTOL able to carry from 2 to 6 passengers.

Astro Aerospace Continues Its Journey Building The Future Of Flying

Becomes The First Company To Go Public With Its Fully-Functional Prototype In The Passenger Drone Market

Astro Aerospace has acquired the assets to VTOL industry leader, Passenger Drone. Porsche Consulting states that vertical mobility offers mankind a serious shot at turning the dream of flying into a reality for everyone, and inspection, goods, and passenger services have the potential to become a global market worth $74 billion.

Drones Are The Focus Of Senate Commerce Subcommittee Hearing

FAA, AUVSI, HAI Weigh In On NAS Integration

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety and Security held a hearing Tuesday titled “Keeping Pace with Innovation – Update on the Safe Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the Airspace”. The purpose of the hearing was to provide a status update on efforts to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system without compromising safety.

ALPA Is Keeping A Close Eye On Drone Discussions In D.C.

Union Says Airspace Integration Must Be Done 'Safely, Deliberately, Thoughtfully'

As lawmakers and regulators are examining the safe expansion and integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace, ALPA reminded the United States Senate that ensuring the safety of airline passengers and crews remains the highest priority.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.10.18)

"We know that drone technologies are improving at a rapid pace. Today, we have big tech companies investigating and investing in future drone-delivery services, drones are putting on light shows at events, precision agriculture is aided by drone use, and drones are putting eyes in places difficult for people to get to so safety checks can occur more frequently." Source: Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.10.18): Wing Span

The maximum distance from wingtip to wingtip.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.10.18)

FAA AMT Awards Program

In October 1991, AFS-300 determined there was a need for an incentive program to encourage AMTs and employers to participate aggressively in available initial and recurrent maintenance training/courses.

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Bunce: Industry Seems To Be On An Overall Positive Trend

Also: Uber VTOL Air Taxi, DRL 2018 Season, KS Dept. Of Wildlife UAS Training, Drones to the Rescue

Follows Increase In Class A And B Accidents Recorded This Year

Kansas State Polytechnic Partnering With The Agency For The Program

New Developer Tools For Windows And Azure IoT Edge Services Enable Real-Time AI And Machine Learning For Drones

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Includes First Woman To Command ISS, First African-American Thunderbirds Pilot

Airplane Broke Up In Flight In July, 2016

Traveling Exhibit Visiting The City May 15-17

Could Enable Long-Duration Missions To The Moon, Mars, And Beyond

Features Artwork From Disney-Pixar's Incredibles 2

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Ten Local, State And Tribal Governments Will Participate In The Initiative

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New Concept Utilizes Dedicated Propulsion Systems For Vertical Lift

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