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February 11, 2019

Airborne 02.11.19: Red Arrows Tour, SpaceShipTwo Crew, Able Flight Record

Also: Aircraft Electronics Technicians, Astronics AeroSat, Commercial Crew Launch Dates, Mitchell Airport

The Red Arrows will fly to North America for the Western Hawk 19 tour after taking part in the Royal International Air Tattoo, at RAF Fairford, from July 19-21. They will travel across the U.S. and Canada. "The Red Arrows are an international symbol of Britain and this landmark event will generate a significant amount of investment," said Defense Minister Mark Lancaster. Previous tours, which include China, Greece, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Pakistan and Bahrain, have led to the UK gaining as much as ten times in sales and investments as the cost of the tour. The Red Arrows will display at several US air shows, and areas with strong UK links,

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Logos Technologies, Insitu Bring More Wide-Area Sensor Capability To Their UAS

Allows Detection And Tracking Of Multiple Targets Over A City-Sized Area

Logos Technologies recently finalized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Insitu, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, to be the preferred provider of wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) sensors for the latter’s line of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

IBAC Welcomes Katherine Hilst As New IS-BAO Operations Manager

Will Develop Workshops And Educational Programs Based On Industry Feedback

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has named industry veteran Katherine Hilst as its new Operations Manager for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Program.

Marvel Studios' First Female-Lead Superhero Captain Marvel Takes To The Skies

Part Of Specialized Livery On Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX

Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel on March 8, International Women's Day, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring Marvel Studios' first female Superhero lead. The Captain Marvel-themed plane was debuted today at Sea-Tac International Airport at a gate celebration for guests flying to Orange County, CA.

Drone Delivery Canada Testing Falcon Cargo Aircraft

Flight Testing Underway In Ontario

A new cargo drone capable of carrying about 50 pounds is being tested in Ontario, Canada by Drone Delivery Canada. The company was granted authorization for the flight test program by Transport Canada at the end of January.

Date Announced For Red Arrows To Begin Their American Tour

Start Date Confirmed For The RAF Aerobatic Team's Tour Of The U.S. And Canada

The Red Arrows will fly to North America for the Western Hawk 19 tour after taking part in the Royal International Air Tattoo, at RAF Fairford, from July 19-21. They will travel across the U.S. and Canada with a goal of promoting trade and co-operation in support of the U.K.’s prosperity agenda.

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Air Methods Expands Air Medical Services Into Barstow, San Bernardino County

New Base Brings Critical Care In The Air Services To Residents, Providing Lifesaving Care In Emergency Situations

Mercy Air, a division of Air Methods, announced the opening of Mercy Air 66, a new base that will provide air medical services to the Barstow community. The new base will be located at the former site of the Barstow Community Hospital at 555 S 7th Street, and will result in quicker response times for emergent and trauma situations.

Lynx FBO Network Acquires Fort Lauderdale FBO

World Jet Inc. Becomes Company's Seventh Location

Lynx FBO Network (Lynx) has acquired the FBO assets of World Jet, Inc. at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The acquisition will mark Lynx's seventh FBO location.

Southern Sky Aviation Expands Into Atlanta Area

Opens A New Location At DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK)

Birmingham, AL private aviation company Southern Sky Aviation has opened a new office at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK), marking its entrance into the Atlanta, GA market.

L3 Awarded $120 Million Contract To Train Air Force B-2 Personnel

Covers Pilots, Maintainers And Weapons Loaders

L3 Technologies has been awarded a $120 million contract to continue training United States Air Force B-2 pilots, maintainers and weapons-loading personnel using its B-2 Aircrew Training System. L3 has been the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and provider of the B-2 Training System since 1984.

Hubble Accidentally Discovers A New Galaxy In The 'Cosmic Neighborhood'

New Galaxy Is 'Only' 30 Million Light Years From The Milky Way

The universe is very cluttered. Myriad island cities of stars, the galaxies, form a backdrop tapestry. Much closer to home are nebulae, star clusters and assorted other foreground celestial objects that are mostly within our Milky Way galaxy. Despite the vastness of space, objects tend to get in front of each other.

FreeFlight Systems Welcomes New Team Members

Announces New Hires In Sales And Technical Support Positions

NextGen avionics leader FreeFlight Systems announced today that John Reid and Clifton Williams have joined the organization as regional sales manager and technical sales support specialist, respectively.

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Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek Facility Welcomes New Department Manager

Make Kahle Will Lead The Avionics Install/Line Unit

Duncan Aviation recently welcomed a new Manager of Avionics Install/Line Services Department. Mark Kahle has been named to the position at the company's Battle Creek, MI location.

Bombardier Launches New Innovative 50-Seat Aircraft

The CRJ550 Is A New Aircraft Type Based On The CRJ700 Platform

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has officially launched the new CRJ550 aircraft, the first triple-class 50-seat aircraft in the world designed to meet the expectations of today’s passengers. The CRJ550 is a new CRJ Series aircraft model, with a new type certificate based on the CRJ700. United Airlines is the launch customer of this new model.

Airbus And Dassault Aviation Sign Joint Concept Study Contract

Will Explore Feasibility Of A Future Combat Air System

France and Germany have awarded the first-ever contract – a Joint Concept Study (JCS) – to Dassault Aviation and Airbus for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. The launch of the JCS was announced by the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, and her German counterpart, Ursula von der Leyen, at a meeting in Paris.

EuroTec Announces Genesys Aerosystems Dealership

Will Provide HeliSAS Installation Services

EuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions (EuroTec) has announced becoming a Genesys Aerosystems dealership for their wide range of rotorcraft products. EuroTec offers complete installation services, sales and support for Genesys’ HeliSAS autopilot systems along with their line of popular avionics solutions.

SMBC Aviation Capital Concludes Boeing 737 MAX Lease Deal With Southwest

Will Place A Dozen MAX 8 Airplanes With The Carrier

SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, today announced details of a significant Boeing 737 MAX lease deal signed in December 2018 with low-cost pioneer Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic air carrier in the USA in terms of domestic passengers carried.

Able Flight Sets New Record By Awarding Ten Scholarships For 2019

Aviation Nonprofit Reaches Milestone Of 100 Scholarship Awards For People With Disabilities

This year's Able Flight scholarship recipients include an Army Lt. Colonel wounded in combat, four other veterans disabled due to accidents, and two women. One of the veterans is a former Army helicopter pilot who is now paralyzed and will be returning to flying as a fixed-wing pilot with his Able Flight Scholarship.

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GoJet To Fly 50 Bombardier CRJ550 Aircraft For United Airlines

Sign Letter Of Agreement Covering 10 Years

United Airlines has selected GoJet to fly Bombardier's new model aircraft, the CRJ550. GoJet and United Airlines have executed a letter of agreement for a deal to operate these aircraft for 10 years, subject to agreement on final terms and conditions. The CRJ550 is a new aircraft type within Bombardier's successful CRJ family of equipment and will revolutionize the customer experience in the 50-seat regional marketplace, while also offering many enhancements not available on larger regional jets flying in the marketplace today.

Klyde Morris (02.11.19)

Klyde Tries To Make Sense Of Today's Reality... Is That Even Possible?

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 02.08.19: Diamond A/C 'Help Wanted', Boeing-Aerion, Super Bowl

Also: SpaceX Ship 'Mr. Steven', Boeing 747 In Hotel Garden, American Airlines HGR, CFM Orders

After one year under the new management of the Diamond Aircraft Group, the company is on its way to achieving its goal to be the leading company in GA, in its class, worldwide. After staff increases in 2018, the company now is looking to employ even more people in 2019 as production is doubling. Boeing has announced a partnership with Aerion, making an investment in the company to accelerate technology development and aircraft design, and unlock supersonic air travel for new markets. Terms of the deal were not

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.11.19): Formation Flight

Formation Flight More than one aircraft which, by prior arrangement between the pilots, operate as a single aircraft with regard to navigation and position reporting. Separation between aircraft within the formation is the responsibility of the flight leader and the pilots of the other aircraft in the flight. This includes transition periods when aircraft within the formation are maneuvering to attain separation from each other to effect individual control and during join-up and breakaway. a. A standard formation is one in which a proximity of no more than 1 mile laterally or longitudinally and within 100 feet vertically from the flight leader is maintained by each wing

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.11.19)

Aero Linx: The American Bonanza Society The American Bonanza Society serves Beechcraft enthusiasts by sharing valuable safety, technical and educational resources, and by promoting interaction among and advocacy on behalf of its members. ABS is the premier association for Bonanza, Baron, Debonair, and Travel Air enthusiasts, with 9,500+ members who own, fly, or have a sincere interest in these Hawker Beechcraft models. Because of this common interest, we have banded together to share information and experiences involving the operation and maintenance of Beech-produced aircraft.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.11.19)

"2019 is a year of milestones for our program with the largest number of scholarships and veterans in a single year, and we are excited to have awarded more than 100 total scholarships since the program was founded. This has only been possible due to the continuous support we have received from sponsors in the aviation community, and from donors both inside and outside of aviation.” Source: Able Flight's Charles Stites, chatting about the amazing group of 2019 Able Flight scholarship recipients -- which include an Army Lt. Colonel wounded in combat, four other veterans disabled due to accidents, and two women. One of the veterans is a former Army helicopter pilot who is now paralyzed and will be returning to flying as a fixed-wi

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