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May 11, 2018

Airborne 05.11.18: Pilot Bucks!!!, Tweed Airport Expansion, Embraer eVTOL

Also: West Wind Aviation Reinstated, Airline Profits, San Francisco Pilot Conf., NTSB Factual Report

Maybe you actually CAN make some money in aviation... Private jet charter operator GrandView Aviation announced a five-year retention package of up to $80,000 to attract highly qualified flight crews to fly their expanding fleet of Phenom 300 jets. Depending on the pilot's experience, a signing bonus of $5,000 to $10,000 will be paid upon completion of Phenom 300 training and company onboarding. At the end of year one, pilots will receive another $5,000 and an additional $5,000 at the end of year two. Gr

Airborne 05.11.18: Pilot Bucks!!!, Tweed Airport Expansion, Embraer eVTOL

Also: West Wind Aviation Reinstated, Airline Profits, San Francisco Pilot Conf., NTSB Factual Report

Maybe you actually CAN make some money in aviation... Private jet charter operator GrandView Aviation announced a five-year retention package of up to $80,000 to attract highly qualified flight crews to fly their expanding fleet of Phenom 300 jets. Depending on the pilot's experience, a signing bonus of $5,000 to $10,000 will be paid upon completion of Phenom 300 training and company onboarding. At the end of year one, pilots will receive another $5,000 and an additional $5,000 at the end of year two. GrandView Aviation has also launched a retention bonus program that pays up to $60,000 after 5 years of service to the company. A runway extension at Tweed New Haven Regional Airpor

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NTBS Releases Preliminary Report From Wisconsin Medical Helicopter Accident

Three Fatally Injured Then The Aircraft Went Down

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving a Eurocopter AS 350 B2 helicopter that impacted trees and terrain during cruise flight near Hazelhurst, WI. The pilot and two crewmembers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed during the impact. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Air Methods Corporation. It was being repositioned after delivering a patient to a hospital in the Madison, WI area.

JetBlue Grows International Presence With Expanded Service In Havana And Mexico

Will Launch New England’s Only Nonstop Service To Havana And Offer Up To Three Daily Flights Between Havana And Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue has announced it is expanding its presence in Havana and Mexico City with three new routes and more flights from the airline’s northeast and south Florida focus cities.

Discovery Air Inc. Announces Issuance Of Cease Trade Order

All Trading Of Shares In The Company Have Halted

On March 21, 2018, Discovery Air Inc. ("Discovery") was granted protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act pursuant to an order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ("Court"). Pursuant to the Initial Order, KSV Kofman Inc. was appointed as the CCAA monitor ("Monitor").

Alberta, Canada And Nevada To Collaborate On UAV Technology

Memo Of Understanding Signed At The North American Governors And Premiers Summit

On May 5 at the 2018 North American Governors and Premiers Summit, Alberta (Canada) Premier Rachel Notley and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed a memo of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology.

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Alaska Air Group Names Max Tidwell Vice President Of Safety And Security

Former FAA Division Chief To Take Over Key Role For Airline

Alaska Air Group's board of directors has named Max Tidwell vice president of safety and security for Alaska Air Group and Alaska Airlines. Tidwell will oversee all safety functions, develop and execute long-term safety and security strategies and continue to advance Alaska Airlines' world class safety culture.

New Fuel Cell Technology Could Greatly Enhance Flight Times Of UAS

Intelligent Energy Unveiled Fuel Cells At AUVSI XPO

U.K.-based Intelligent Energy made its debut this year at AUVSI XPO by showcasing its fuel cell technology, which includes its lightweight 650W Fuel Cell Power Module specifically designed for the commercial UAS market.

Boeing, Lufthansa Group Complete Order For Four 777 Airplanes

Order Includes Two 777-300ERs For SWISS And Two 777 Freighters For Lufthansa Cargo

Boeing and the Lufthansa Group completed an order for four more 777 airplanes, valued at $1.4 billion at list prices. The purchase is part of the aviation company's plans to modernize its fleet with newer widebody airplanes.

Tweed Airport Expansion Gets Green Light From Board Of Alders

State General Assembly Must Also Give Approval

A runway extension at Tweed New Haven Regional Airport (KVHN) has been approved by the New Haven, CT Board of Alders which city leaders hope will lead to an increase in business at the airport.

Bombardier Challenger 350, Challenger 650 Jets Can Now Feature 4G Wi-Fi

Bombardier And Duncan Aviation Collaborate On STCs For Gogo AVANCE L5

Bombardier Business Aircraft and Duncan Aviation are pleased to announce they have collaboratively received Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the Gogo AVANCE L5 system on Challenger 300 and Challenger 600 series aircraft. The AVANCE L5 system can also be installed as a retrofit option on Challenger 300 and Challenger 600 series aircraft at any of Bombardier’s five FAA Diamond award-winning service centres in North America and at Duncan Aviation’s three MRO facilities as well as several of Duncan Aviation’s Satellite locations.

Robinson Helicopter Issues Safety Alert For MRB Maintenance

Warns About Unauthorized 'Repairs' Being Performed In Brazil

Robinson Helicopter Company has received several reports and allegations from Brazil of R22 and R44 main rotor blades with debonded skins being "repaired" in the field and returned to service.

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MedEvac Foundation International Announces SMTA Scholarship Winners

Amanda Ball And Steve Docekal Are The 2018 Recipients

The MedEvac Foundation International has awarded the 2018 Safety Management Training Academy (SMTA) Scholarship to Steve Docekal, Director of Maintenance for Health Care District of Palm Beach County and Amanda Ball, Safety Officer and Outreach Coordinator for MedFlight of Ohio.

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Proposed House Bill Aims To Address Aviation Technician Shortage In U.S.

Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation To Promote Aviation Careers

On Tuesday, May 8, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), introduced H.R. 5701 to establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program. In addition to Graves, Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Rep. Brenda Lawrence, (D-MI) introduced the legislation that is designed to encourage more men and women to pursue careers in aviation.

Proposed Drone Regulation Rules Sent To The White House

Would Allow For Flight Over People, Remote ID And Tracking

Two proposed drone rules have been sent to the White House by the U.S. DOT even as the agency was unveiling the 10 winners of UAV pilot projects.

New ASTM International Specification Supports Ice Detection On Small Aircraft

Seen As Beneficial To Manufacturers And Pilots

A new ASTM International standard aims to enhance small aircraft safety by supporting non-essential ice detectors. The new specification (F3310) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on general aviation aircraft (F44).

Drone Delivery Canada Appoints Jim Williams U.S. Director Of Regulatory Affairs

Move Anticipates Introduction Of Company's Technology In The United States

Drone Delivery Canada has appointed James (Jim) Williams to the newly created position of Director of Regulatory Affairs, USA, as the Company grows its management team advancing its Drone Delivery technology into the U.S.

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Goodyear Blimp Coming To Tampa Bay Airfest

Iconic Airship Will Be Joined By Aerobatic Champion Michael Goulian

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's world-famous blimp, Wingfoot One, is heading to the Tampa Bay AirFest, which will take place this weekend at MacDill Airforce Base.

UAVOS Offers New Principles Of Operating Solar Aircraft

Introduces Control System For Aircraft With Flexible Wings

UAVOS Inc, a Mountain View, CA-based company has introduced a control system for aircraft with flexible wings for high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo Satellite). New flight control principles will allow to shift the geographic area of "solar" aircraft flights to more northern latitudes.

Klyde Morris 05.11.18

Don't Hold Back, Klyde. Tell Us What You REALLY Think

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 05.09.18: Uber VTOL Air Taxi, SWA Update, OSH18!

Also: King Online Drone Course, CL-415EAF Conversion Program, Carrier JFK 75%, Wichita Aviation Pathway

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is showing off a model of the company's concept for a VTOL flying taxi it hopes to have in revenue service in two years. Khosrowshahi said that the concept is to "create the network around those vehicles so that regular people can take these taxis in the air for longer distances when they want to avoid traffic at affordable prices." Uber chief product officer Jeff Holden said that the program is intended to be "community friendly". The aircraft will initially be piloted, but

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.11.18)

"H.R. 5701 would incentivize businesses, labor organizations, schools, and governmental entities to work together to pursue strategies to develop technical talent and encourage workers to pursue aviation careers." Source: Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.11.18): Wingtip Vortices

The rapidly rotating air that spills over an airplane’s wings during flight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.11.18)

Best Glide Speed and Distance

The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) has determined that a significant number of general aviation fatalities could be avoided if pilots were better informed and trained in determining and flying their aircraft at the best glide speed while maneuvering to complete a forced landing.

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