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December 05, 2019

AMA Drone Report 12.05.19: Drone Thieves, JetQuad, SkyPixel And DJI

Also: Helios Visions, DoJ v Drones, $100,000 AMA Grant, Airborne Drone Programming Upgrades

Two thieves broke into Atlanta Hobby Shop in Forsyth, GA on November 30 and made off with about $81,000 in high-end drones, according to the owner of the store. The entire incident only took about four minutes. Atlanta Hobby owner Cliff Whitney said the thieves apparently were familiar with the store. They broke in, went immediately to the light switch, and knew right were to go for the highest-dollar items. The thieves wore concealing clothing, but the entire incident was captured on the store's security cameras

AMA Drone Report 12.05.19: Drone Thieves, JetQuad, SkyPixel And DJI

Also: Helios Visions, DoJ v Drones, $100,000 AMA Grant, Airborne Drone Programming Upgrades

Two thieves broke into Atlanta Hobby Shop in Forsyth, GA on November 30 and made off with about $81,000 in high-end drones, according to the owner of the store. The entire incident only took about four minutes. Atlanta Hobby owner Cliff Whitney said the thieves apparently were familiar with the store. They broke in, went immediately to the light switch, and knew right were to go for the highest-dollar items. The thieves wore concealing clothing, but the entire incident was captured on the store's security cameras. The thieves also stole toys from the "Toys for Tots" box in which the store was collecting donations for Christmas. Fusion Flight has been developing a turbine-powered

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Mesa Air Group Adds New Aircraft, Extends Contract With United Airlines

Adding 20 New Embraer E175 LL Aircraft Under A 12-Year Capacity Purchase Agreement

Mesa Air Group will add 20 new Embraer E175 LL aircraft to its United Express fleet. The aircraft will be owned and financed by Mesa and be covered under a 12-year capacity purchase agreement. The E175 LL features 70 seats in a three-class configuration. Deliveries are scheduled to begin May 2020 and expected to be completed by the end of 2020.

BAE Systems’ Active Inceptors Earn Certification On G600 And G500

Marks The Second Series Of Certifications For BAE Systems’ Active Sticks In Civil Application

The FAA and EASA have certified active inceptors developed by BAE Systems for Gulfstream's G500 and G600 aircraft. The certifications are from the FAA for the G600 aircraft and EASA for the G500 aircraft. The approvals mark the second series of certifications for BAE Systems’ active sticks in civil applications, which were first certified on Gulfstream’s G500 aircraft last year.

SkyPixel And DJI Launch Aerial Photo & Video Contest Celebrating 5th Anniversary

Introducing New Special Category To Call For Memorable Aerial Stories Beyond The Sky

DJI and SkyPixel have announced the annual Aerial Photo & Video Contest celebrating SkyPixel’s 5th anniversary. Running from December 3, 2019 to February 3, 2020, this year’s contest introduces a special “Aerial Story” category to celebrate its 5th year and welcomes submissions from professional photographers, videographers, aerial enthusiasts and content creators around the globe.

Avionics And Radio Test Market To Reach $2.1 Billion In 2025

New Report Released By Stratview Research

A new market research report on Avionics and Radio Test Market by Platform Type (Commercial Aircraft and Defense & Security), by Stage Type (Aircraft-based Test and Ground-based Test), by Product Type (Avionics Test, Radio Test, and Synthetic Test), by End-User Type (Avionics and Radio Manufacturers, Airframe Manufacturers, Worldwide Government & Military Entities, and Defense Contractors), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of The World), Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2020-2025 has been released by Stratview Research.

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FlightBridgeED And Life Link III Team Up To Launch New Research Academy

Will Promote Evidence-Based Research Within The Air Medical Industry

FlightBridgeED and Life Link III are proud to announce they are teaming up on the development of a new Research Academy to promote evidence-based research within the air medical industry. With both organizations sharing a strong commitment to promoting research and clinical excellence, this partnership will focus on bringing industry-leading organizations together with a shared focus on the advancement of research and critical care education.

ExpressJet Mechanics Wrap Up Nationwide Week Of Action

Conducted Informational Pickets At Multiple Locations Across The Country

Mechanics at ExpressJet, a regional carrier for United Airlines, recently wrapped up a week of informational picketing at the company's locations in Cleveland; Houston; Newark, New Jersey; Chicago and Alcoa, Tennessee. The picket was geared towards informing the flying public of ongoing negotiations with the company.

Air Corsica Takes Delivery Of Its First Airbus A320neo

Becomes The First French A320neo Operator

Air Corsica, the airline company based on the Island of Corsica, has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus A320neo aircraft on lease from ICBC Leasing. With this delivery, the airline becomes the first French A320neo operator.

EASA Certifies MT-Propeller MTV-6 For DA42 Aircraft

Installation Requires No Engine Modifications

EASA has granted an STC to MT-Propellers for the installation of its MTV-6 3-blade prop on Diamond DA42 airplanes.

Airbus Helicopters Signs Global Support Contract For Tiger Helicopters

Performance Level Commitments Taken To Boost Availability Rate And To Secure Support Capability For The Aircraft For The Next Decade

Airbus Helicopters and OCCAR (Organization Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement / Organization for Joint Armament Co-operation) have signed a trilateral Global Support Contract aimed at boosting the availability rate of the Tigers in service in the French, German, and Spanish Armies. With this long-term support agreement, Tiger readiness and supportability will be secured for the next decade and beyond.

Nigerian Court Orders Seizure Of Emirates Aircraft

Stems From A Ticket Dispute Dating Back To 2007

A Nigerian court has ordered the seizure of an Emirates Boeing 777 to settle a decade-long dispute over a plane ticket.

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Ball Aerospace's Dr. Makenzie Lystrup Named AAAS Fellow

Recognized For Her Distinguished Record In Multiple Fields

Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, vice president and general manager, Civil Space, Ball Aerospace, has been elected to the rank of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

AGI Continues Partnership On Norad Santa Tracker Team

Follows St. Nick On Annual December 24 Trip Around The Globe

Before his annual trip around the world, Santa’s team will be equipped with the latest in modeling and analysis software to help guide his sleigh during the most famous journey of the year.

Airborne 12.04.19: Mooney's Back!, Mexican Ramp Checks, Hawker Hunter

Also: Sling Pilot Academy, 777X Fuselage Failure, ERAU Safety Science Program, WTO Tariffs

Mooney appears to be up and operating again in Kerrville, TX, as cars filled the parking this week following a furlough that lasted about a month. Company rep Devan Burns said that the furlough was lifted and "Mooney has resumed operations in Kerrville. At this time, there are negotiations with an additional investor." Mooney has been located in Kerrville since 1953. But sales have fallen to only about 20 airplanes a year since 2008, and there have been 11 owners and multiple bankruptcies in the company's history.

DJI Joins Memphis Partners In FAA Drone Pilot Program

Exploring The Safety And Efficiency Benefits Of Small Unmanned Aircraft System Applications At The Memphis International Airport

DJI has joined the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) at Memphis International Airport.

United Airlines Orders 50 Airbus A321XLR Aircraft

Expects To Operate New Planes On Transatlantic Routes Out Of Its East Coast Hubs In 2024

United Airlines today announced an order to purchase 50 new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, enabling the carrier to begin replacing and retiring its existing fleet of Boeing 757-200 aircraft and further meet the airline's operational needs by pairing the optimal aircraft with select transatlantic routes. The state-of-the-art aircraft, which United expects to introduce into international service in 2024, will also allow United to explore serving additional destinations in Europe from its East Coast hubs in Newark/New York and Washington.

FAA Issues SAFO For Helicopter Crash-Resistant Systems

Reminds Owners And Operators To Review Their Fuel Systems For Regulatory Compliance

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) concerning compliance standards for helicopter CRFSs. These CRFS safety standards reside in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Parts 27 and 29, and in Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.) § 44737 (2018).

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Boeing And Kitty Hawk 'Wisk' Up A New Joint Venture

Rebranding Its eVTOL Urban Air Mobility Project

Boeing and Kitty Hawk have rebooted their joint eVTOL project, rolling out a new brand for the Cora program. Now known as "Wisk", the new website explains that the recently-established company is a joint venture between The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation. This strategic partnership brings together the innovation of Kitty Hawk with Boeing’s scale and aerospace expertise.

Leidos Awarded FAA Future Flight Services Program Contract

Deal Valued At $1 Billion If All Options Are Exercised

The FAA has awarded a follow-on prime contract to tech company Leidos to continue serving the general aviation community under the Future Flight Services Program (FFSP) contract. The single award, firm-fixed-price contract has a five-year base period of performance followed by ten one-year option periods, at an approximate value of $1 billion, if all options are exercised. Work will be performed in Ashburn, Virginia and Fort Worth, Texas.

SkyGrid Approved By FAA As LAANC Supplier

Boeing, SparkCognition Joint Venture Gains Key Integration With FAA

SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, has announced it has been approved by the FAA as a supplier of Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) services. Now a UAS Service Supplier (USS) of LAANC, the Austin-based company will accelerate its commitment to ensuring safe and secure integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into the global airspace.

HET Acquires The Assets Of T&W Electrical Services And Aerospace Components

Company Is A Manufacturer Of FAA Approved PMA Starter And Alternator Products For General Aviation Aircraft Piston Engines

Representatives of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) have announced that the company has completed the acquisition of T&W Electrical Services and Aerospace Components.

AMA Drone Report 11.21.19: MultiGP Champions, Model Politics, AMA Expo's End

Also: DJI Fights Malaria, DroneResponders Working Group, Drones v Aircraft, ANN Staff Openings

The RaceDayQuads 2019 MultiGP Drone Racing Global Championship presented by DRL has named its winners. Both contests, Sport Class and Pro, were hard fought. Drone racing pilots from all over the world competed in global ‘Qualifier’ races so that they could rise in the ranks to partake in the Championship. After weeks of qualifying, the Sport and Pro Class competitions took place over two weeks at Daytona Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL. MultiGP raised the stakes this year by allowing International

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.05.19)

“Memphis International Airport and its partners continue to explore how drones can be safely and effectively utilized in our airspace.” Source: Scott Brockman, MSCAA president and CEO.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.05.19): Approach Gate

An imaginary point used within ATC as a basis for vectoring aircraft to the final approach course.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.05.19)

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The purpose of this site is to provide a comprehensive source of information to all those interested in aviation and the important job that AMARC carries out in support of the various branches of the US Military and other Government agencies.

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