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Drone Registry Is Back In Force

Part Of The Defense Authorization Bill Signed By President Trump Tuesday

President Donald Trump has signed the Defense Authorization Bill that includes a reinstatement of the FAA's drone registry that was invalidated by a federal judge in May.

Airborne-Unmanned 12.12.17: ERAU Storm Chaser, USMC Drone Insignia, Malawian UAV

Also: NLR Signs Agreement, QinetiQ, Big Bend Community College, 2nd Annual UAS Conference, Tigershark UAS

Kicking off a series of tests for its capstone project, the UAV Storm Chaser team at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University completed its first Remote Controlled (RC) flight of a UAV on Nov. 17. Considered a “huge success,” the RC fight was used to demonstrate “all of the communication components of the UAV linking together properly, to calibrate the motors and motor controller, to get flight time, and to go through the process of setting up all of the parameters in mission pla

Ariane 5 Mission With 4 Galileo Satellites Is A 'Go' For Launch

Mission Set For Liftoff December 12

The latest cluster of four Galileo spacecraft has been cleared for liftoff from the Spaceport in French Guiana on Arianespace Flight VA240, using an Ariane 5 to loft these latest additions to Europe’s civilian-run satellite navigation constellation.

Seaplane Service Being Tested In Mumbai

SpiceJet Conducting Trials In Conjunction With Japanese Firm

Seaplane service connecting Mumbai with smaller cities could return to western India under a program being explored by low-cost carrier SpiceJet and Japan's Setouchi Holdings.

Belavia To Add A Further E195 To Its Embraer Fleet

Firm Order Confirmed Valued At $53.5 Million

Embraer and Belavia, Belarusian Airlines, the national carrier of Belarus, announced today a further firm order for one current generation E195 jet for delivery in 2018. The firm order, with a list price value of $53.5 million, will be included in Embraer's 2017 fourth-quarter backlog.

Rolls-Royce Signs Trent 7000 Contract With New Customer Aircalin

Engines Powering Two A330neo Aircraft For The Carrier

Rolls-Royce and New Caledonian airline Aircalin have formally signed contracts for Trent 7000 engines to power two Airbus A330neo aircraft, supported by Rolls-Royce’s flagship engine service; TotalCare.

Gone West: Alaska Aviation Pioneer Cliff Everts

Accumulated More Than 30,000 Hours Over His Aviation Career

One of the pioneers of aviation in Alaska has Gone West. Cliff Evert passed away last Tuesday at his home in Fairbanks at the age of 95.

Gone West: SC Aviation Hall Of Fame Inductee Gerald Ballard

U.S. Air Force Veteran And Entrepreneur Was 78 Years Old

One of the best-known aviators in South Carolina and south Georgia has Gone West at the age of 78. Gerald Ballard passed away December 4. The cause of death was not reported.

Air Force Has Completed OA-X Evaluation Process

Has Yet To Release Winner Of The Competition

The U.S. Air Force has completed its evaluation of the "light attack" aircraft demonstration held last August in New Mexico, but has not yet revealed the results.

Travolta Will Fly 707 To Australia

Aircraft Being Donated To The Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS)

The Boeing 707 that belongs to John Travolta but which was previously an airliner for Qantas is being returned to Australia after being donated by the actor the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS).

Air Canada To Launch New Domestic Routes For Summer 2018

Non-Stop Air Canada Rouge Seasonal Services Start In June From Montreal-Victoria, Toronto-Nanaimo And Toronto-Kamloops

Air Canada has announced new non-stop, seasonal services will begin next June from Toronto to Nanaimo and to Kamloops, and Montreal to Victoria, British Columbia. All new flights are now available for purchase online and through travel agents.

Port Richey, FL Man Arrested For Laser Incident

Targeted Sheriff's Helicopter Landed And Apprehended Him

A shirtless man in Port Richey, FL was arrested last week for pointing a laser beam at a helicopter by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office personnel flying the targeted aircraft.

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FAA Releases Beta Test Of Online Pilot Records Database

Will Expedite Sharing Of Records Among Airlines Making Hiring Decisions

The FAA has released its beta test of its online Pilot Records Database (PRD). The PRD will expedite the sharing of pilot records to help commercial airlines and operators make informed hiring decisions.

Boeing Responds To Canadian Government F/A-18 Decision

Company Says It 'Respects' The Decision To Buy Classic Hornets From Australia

Boeing has issued a statement on the Canadian Interim Fighter Capability Project, following an announcement that the Canadian Government will not purchase new F/A-18 Super Hornets for a fleet modernization program.

Qatar Airways Reconfirms And Upsizes Its Order For 50 A321neo ACF

Order Supports Carrier's Expansion

Qatar Airways has re-affirmed its earlier order for 50 A320neo with a firm order for 50 A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration). The selection of the largest member of Airbus’ single-aisle Family reflects the airline’s need for efficiency and additional capacity. This updated order replaces the original one placed in 2011.

Blue Origin Hints At New Shepard Test Flight

Would Be The First Since 2016

The FAA has issued a NOTAM restricting flight near Blue Origin's west Texas launch facility in anticipation of a New Shepard flight test this week.

FAA: Enjoy Your Holiday Laser-Light Display Responsibly

Pilots Report Being Affected By Residential Laser Light Displays

Each holiday season for the past several years, the FAA has received reports from pilots who said they were distracted or temporarily blinded by residential laser-light displays.

U.S. Navy Prepares To Search For C-2A Aircraft

COD Went Down In More Than 16,000 Feet Of Water In The Philippine Sea

The U.S. Navy will deploy a team of deep water salvage experts to search for the C-2A Greyhound aircraft that crashed in the Philippine Sea on the way to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Nov. 22.

Lithium-Ion Battery Fails On Dreamliner

Overheated During United Flight From Dulles To Paris

A lithium-ion battery aboard a United Airlines Boeing 787 en route from Washington Dulles Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris overheated and failed during the transatlantic flight on November 13.

Airborne-Unmanned 12.05.17: Mercedes Drone Deliveries, ALPA v UAVs, Tyndall RPAs

Also: ESA Eyes High-Altitude Aerial Platforms, Coptrz Provides UAS, Amazon Patent, UAS Integration

In a global first, online orders were delivered in Zurich between September 25 and October 13 with the aid of vans & drones. Mercedes-Benz carried out a unique pilot project to test on-demand delivery of e-commerce orders – and it was a resounding success. On ten days, a total of around 100 flights were made without incident over the city of Zurich. Following the release of an FAA directed study showing that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) may damage aircraft more than bird strikes during collisi

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.12.17)

“This is a common-sense resource that will allow airlines to quickly and easily check the qualifications and background of pilots before they are hired. The families of Flight 3407 have worked tirelessly to make sure important reforms are put in place to keep our skies safe” Source: Congressman Chris Collins, on the publication of a Beta pilot information database by the FAA.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.12.17): Direct User Access Terminal System (DUATS)

A system that provides current FAA weather and flight plan filing services to certified civil pilots, via personal computer, modem, or telephone access to the system.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.12.17)

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The Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) headquartered at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas oversees the Naval Air Training Command (TRACOM).

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December 12, 2017

Part Of The Defense Authorization Bill Signed By President Trump Tuesday

Also: NLR Signs Agreement, QinetiQ, Big Bend Community College, 2nd Annual UAS Conference, Tigershark UAS

Mission Set For Liftoff December 12

SpiceJet Conducting Trials In Conjunction With Japanese Firm

Firm Order Confirmed Valued At $53.5 Million

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Aircraft Being Donated To The Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS)

Non-Stop Air Canada Rouge Seasonal Services Start In June From Montreal-Victoria, Toronto-Nanaimo And Toronto-Kamloops

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COD Went Down In More Than 16,000 Feet Of Water In The Philippine Sea

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Also: ESA Eyes High-Altitude Aerial Platforms, Coptrz Provides UAS, Amazon Patent, UAS Integration

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