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March 07, 2018

Airborne 03.07.18: F-104 Flt Training!, Boeing-Embraer?, RW Pilot/Mech Shortage

Also: Airport Noise Zealot Files 800+ Complaints, Embraer E190-E2, Pre-Owned P&Ws, AAL v Chicago

American businessman John Rost has become the first to complete a new FAA-approved F-104 flight training program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The adventurer, pilot and CEO of Fiesta Insurance completed four training flights in the Mach 2+ Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, the same supersonic plane used to prepare Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts for space travel. His ground school and flight training was completed at NASA’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), providing an opport

Airborne 03.07.18: F-104 Flight Training!, Boeing-Embraer?, RW Pilot/Mechanic Shortage

Also: Airport Noise Zealot Files 800+ Complaints, Embraer E190-E2, Pre-Owned P&Ws, AAL v Chicago

American businessman John Rost has become the first to complete a new FAA-approved F-104 flight training program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The adventurer, pilot and CEO of Fiesta Insurance completed four training flights in the Mach 2+ Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, the same supersonic plane used to prepare Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts for space travel. His ground school and flight training was completed at NASA’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), providing an opportunity to use the same runway the Space Shuttle returned to after coming back from its space missions. Negotiations are continuing between Boeing and Embraer for the possible formation of a partne

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FAA Expands Drone Airspace Authorization Program

Will Eventually Lead To Near-Real-Time Processing Of Airspace Authorization Requests

As the third Annual UAS Symposium kicked off in Baltimore, MD Tuesday, Acting Administrator Dan Elwell announced the FAA is expanding tests of an automated system that will ultimately provide near real-time processing of airspace authorization requests for unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators nationwide.

Europe's First National Drone Traffic Management System Under Development

The Nationwide Deployment Of AirMap UTM In Switzerland Will Advance The Development Of U-Space Infrastructure Across Europe

Skyguide, the Swiss air navigation service provider, and AirMap, the leading global airspace management platform for drones, have announced plans to develop and deploy the first national drone traffic management system in Europe.

Predator XP/RQ-1E Part Of 'Live-Fly' Airshow At UMEX

Aircraft Boasts An Endurance That Exceeds 35 Consecutive Hours

The Predator XP/RQ-1E Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flew above the tarmac of Al Ain Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a “Live-Fly” event. The Live-Fly was held on February 27th and focused on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that support the defense and security sectors. The event was a part of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) held in Abu Dhabi. UMEX attendees were given access to the Live-Fly as part of their registration.

Garmin Grows Connext Wireless Cockpit Connectivity Portfolio

Includes FltPlan Website And Apps As Part Of The Package

Garmin has announced an expanded Connext ecosystem that now includes the FltPlan.com website and the FltPlan Go app on Apple and Android mobile devices. With compatible Garmin avionics, pilots can simply create a flight plan within the FltPlan.com website, share it within the FltPlan Go app and wirelessly transfer it to select avionics once they arrive to the aircraft via the app on a mobile device.

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Babcock To Operate The First Fleet Of H160s

Signs A Five Year Frame Agreement For Multiple Aircraft

Babcock is set to become the global launch customer for the H160 after signing a five year frame agreement for the purchase of a fleet of H160s. The fleet of H160s is destined for EMS and other critical services missions starting in Europe and to be deployed progressively across Babcock’s bases worldwide.

Boeing, Icelandair Celebrate First 737 MAX Airplane Delivery

Carrier Has An Additional 15 Of The Aircraft On Order

Boeing and Icelandair recently celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane as the Icelandic carrier seeks to grow and renew its fleet and enhance its trans-Atlantic operations.

NavAidDrone: A New Drone-Based Measurement System For NAVAID Inspection

System Can Be Modified To Perform VOR And GBAS Measurements

Following a joint-development effort with FCS Flight Calibration Services GmbH, LS telcom’s Colibrex announces the launch of NavAidDrone, a drone-based system for navigational aid (NAVAID) inspections.

Boeing Receives US Navy Contract To Modernize F/A-18 Super Hornet Fleet

Will Extend Aircraft Life To 9,000 Hours

The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to Boeing for the modernization of its F/A-18 fleet, extending the life of existing Super Hornets from 6,000 to 9,000+ flight hours. In the early 2020s, Boeing will begin installing initial updates to the aircraft that will convert existing Block II Super Hornets to a new Block III configuration.

Hurricane Hunters Complete Atmospheric River Reconnaissance

Worked On Research In Conjunction With The Scripps Institution Of Oceanography At UCSD

Much like a river on the ground carries water in streams through the earth, an atmospheric river carries water vapor in streams through the sky. In partnership with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” performed weather reconnaissance on these atmospheric rivers this month.

Professional Pilot Helps Government Of Ontario's Tree Planting Program

He And His Wife Have Planted More Than 2,000 Trees Towards Project's 50 Million Tree Goal

Local pilot, Jeff Roney, is Forests Ontario's newest Green Leader, nominated for his work with the government of Ontario's 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP). He and his wife, Samantha Campbell, a nurse practitioner, planted more than 2,000 trees through the program.

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Ben Cohen Arrested For Jet Noise Simulation

Co-Founder Of Ben & Jerry's Protests Planned F-35 Base Near Burlington, VT

A group of Burlington, VT citizens are not particularly happy that the Vermont National Guard plans to base F-35A fighter jets at Burlington International Airport (KBTV), and recently they drove a truck through the city simulating what they say is the amount of noise that will be generated by the fighter jets.

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IAM Files Third Petition At Boeing South Carolina

Union Seeks “Micro-Unit” Representation Of Flight Line Teammates

Boeing has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) that the International Association of Machinists (IAM) has filed a third petition in less than three years seeking to unionize Boeing South Carolina (BSC). This petition is limited exclusively to the flight line teammates, a tactic commonly referred to as “micro-unit” organizing.

AMA Corrects What It Calls 'Misinformation' On Drone Laws

Emphasizes Education In Letter To ICAO

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has sent a letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) correcting misinformation about current recreational unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) regulation and sightings and emphasizing the importance of education in promoting airspace safety.

FAA Clears FedEx For Memphis Hub Expansion

Agency Completes Environmental Assessment And Finds 'No Significant Impact'

A planned expansion of the main FedEx hub in Memphis, TN has cleared an FAA hurdle with the issuance of an environmental assessment of the project.

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NASA, Partners Seek Input On Standards For Deep Space Technologies

Will Address Seven Priority Areas Where Technology Compatibility Is Needed

In order to maximize investment in, and benefits of, future deep space exploration platforms and technologies, NASA and its International Space Station partners have collaborated to draft standards that address seven priority areas in which technology compatibility is crucial for global cooperation.

Zenith Celebrates A Different Kind Of STOL Champion

Baby Chimp Saved From Poachers In A 'Sky Jeep' Aircraft

Zenith Aircraft called our attention to a video of a baby chimp being rescued from poachers in Africa.

Aviation Fuel Shortage Causing Problems In Canada

Recreational Pilots, Flight Schools, Some Deliveries Affected

An aviation fuel shortage in Canada caused by a reported possible quality control issues at Imperial Oil is grounding many GA pilots in Canada, and affecting some businesses as well.

BWI, AUVSI Announce Drone Insurance Partnership

Expanded Products, Services And Discounts For AUVSI Members And BWI Customers

Drone insurance provider BWI and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) have announced a new drone insurance partnership to bring discounts on insurance and additional products and services for AUVSI members and BWI customers.

Airborne 03.05.18: Falcon 6X!, Sonex Turns 20, Robinson Revs Up

Also: Kaman K-MAX, ARTEX ELT 4000, NATA’s Second 2018 Industry Town Hall, A350 XWB Debuts

Dassault Aviation has unveiled the Falcon 6X. This new 5,500 nm aircraft will make its first flight in early 2021 and begin deliveries in 2022. Pratt & Whitney Canada's PurePower PW800 engines have been selected to power the Falcon 6X. The 6X is largely based on the Falcon 5X aerodynamics and system features which were validated during the 5X preliminary flight test program. The Falcon 6X has a top speed of Mach 0.90 and a maximum range of 5,500 nautical miles. Last week marked the 20th Anniversary of Son

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.07.18)

“This union refuses to hear the clear message our team has voiced repeatedly. Now they want to pit our teammates directly against each other.” Source: Joan Robinson-Berry, vice president and general manager of Boeing South Carolina.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.07.18): Fundamental Skills

Pilot skills of instrument cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.07.18)

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