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November 29, 2016

Airborne 11.29.16: Aquila, Solar Impulse 2, Gone West: Tuskegee's Willie Rogers

Also: Drone Regs Scrapped, Aero-Calendar, EAA Board, ATC Privatization, Alaska/Virgin, U.K. Airports, ICAO Council

The NTSB has recently released documents related to the structural failure of the Aquila drone being tested by Facebook as a way to deliver Internet service to remote areas. Bloomberg reports that the documents allude to a "structural failure" of the Aquila aircraft, which has a wingspan wider than a Boeing 737. It’s reported the accident occurred while the aircraft was on approach to landing following the test flight June 28. According to a report in the Dayton Daily

Airborne 11.29.16: Aquila Drone, Solar Impulse 2, Gone West: Tuskegee's Willie Rogers

Also: Drone Regs Scrapped, Aero-Calendar, EAA Board, ATC Privatization, Alaska/Virgin, U.K. Airports, ICAO Council

The NTSB has recently released documents related to the structural failure of the Aquila drone being tested by Facebook as a way to deliver Internet service to remote areas. Bloomberg reports that the documents allude to a "structural failure" of the Aquila aircraft, which has a wingspan wider than a Boeing 737. It’s reported the accident occurred while the aircraft was on approach to landing following the test flight June 28. According to a report in the Dayton Daily News, officials involved with the epic solar powered around the world flight completed earlier this year are looking for a final location to place the Solar Impulse-Two aircraft on disp

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Elaine Chao Tapped By Trump For Secretary Of Transportation

Led The Labor Department Under President George W. Bush

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elaine Chao, the former Labor Secretary, to be the Secretary of Transportation in his administration.

WTO Rules Against Boeing For 777X Tax Incentive From Washington State

But Analysts Say No Real Consequences Expected From The The Ruling

The World Trade Organization on Monday ruled that Boeing had received an illegal subsidy from the state of Washington in the form of a tax break that came with the stipulation that the assembly of the wing and final assembly of the airplane must be done in Washington State.

SESAR Release European Drone Outlook Study

Finds UAVs Represent A Great Opportunity For The Continent

The SESAR Joint Undertaking has developed insights related to the use of 'drones' which refers to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV); this includes, as a subset, remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). The findings have recently been released in the form of a European Drone Outlook Study that projects market growth and trends through 2050.

Nokia Collaborates With The UAE General CAA On Drone Operations

Project Will Enable The UAE To Become The World's First Country To Allow UAS Usage In A Safe And Secure Environment

Nokia and the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have entered into a strategic collaboration to drive the development of an end-to-end UAS ecosystem that will make the UAE the first country in the world to allow the operation of drones by both businesses and government agencies in a safe, secure and managed environment.

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NTSB Faults Mechanic, Pilot In 2015 Fatal Accident

Aileron Cables On Piper Malibu Mirage Were Crossed During Replacement

Crossed aileron cables in a Piper Malibu Mirage that had just been through a maintenance procedure have been cited as the probable cause of an accident May 7, 2015 in Spokane, WA. Two people were fatally injured in the accident.

MT-Propeller Receive EASA STC For Five Blade Prop On Cessna P210N

MT-Propeller Says New Prop Increases Performance And Reduces Noise

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the EASA STC 10060053 for the next generation 5-blade Quiet Fan Jet scimitar composite propeller MTV-5-1-D-C-F-R(A)/CFR210-56 on the Cessna P210N Silver Eagle equipped with a Rolls Royce 250-B17F/2 turbine

Cassini Spacecraft Approaches Its Mission Finale

First Phase Begins In Dramatic Endgame For Long-Lived Cassini Spacecraft

A thrilling ride is about to begin for NASA's Cassini spacecraft. Engineers have been pumping up the spacecraft's orbit around Saturn this year to increase its tilt with respect to the planet's equator and rings. And on November 30, following a gravitational nudge from Saturn's moon Titan, Cassini will enter the first phase of the mission's dramatic endgame.

Alaska Airlines Foundation Awards Nearly $165,000

Awards Are Distributed To Nonprofits In Alaska, Hawaii And Washington

The Alaska Airlines Foundation is donating $162,500 to 15 nonprofit organizations in the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington, as part of a second donation cycle for the year. In 2016, donations total $307,500 to 27 organizations; the largest amount given in the history of the organization.

Life Flight Network Orders Two Additional AW119Kx Helicopters

Fleet Will Be Comprised Of 21 Of The Aircraft By Year-End

EMS operator Life Flight Network of the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West United States has ordered two additional AgustaWestland AW119Kx aircraft.

F-35 Helmet: An Advance In Flight Technology

Generation III Helmet Includes Ground-Breaking Technology Providing Critical Information

When the Department of Defense launched the acquisition process for the revolutionary F-35 Lightning II, they envisioned a common platform across three variants that ultimately invigorated the defense industry worldwide, creating an influx of new technologies -- notably the F-35 helmet.

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Emergency Medical Helicopter Moves To New Home In Kelso, WA

Life Flight Network Will Base Asset At Southwest Washington Regional Airport

Life Flight Network is moving its helicopter stationed at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA, to the Southwest Washington Regional Airport in Kelso, WA, effective November 23rd. The move has been under consideration for several years as Life Flight Network evaluated opportunities for improving the services offered in Cowlitz County.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Three AS565 MBe Panthers To Indonesia

Deliveries Of 11 Aircraft On Order To Run Through 2018

The first three of the 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters ordered by Indonesia have been delivered at a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ headquarters in Marignane, in the presence of representatives from Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence and the Indonesian Navy. This follows the contract signature in late 2014 with PT Dirgantara Indonesia for 11 AS565 MBe helicopters. Delivery of the remaining helicopters will run through 2018.

Orbit Receives Order From A Large International Aircraft Manufacturer

Contract Valued At $4.5 Million For The Development And Supply Of Communication Management Systems

Satellite tracking and communications provider Orbit Technologies has received a $4.5 million order from one of the largest aircraft manufacturers worldwide for the development and supply of prototypes of an advanced system for the management of aircraft audio communication.

African Travel Spending Expected To Rise 24 Percent Due To Passport Program

African Union Passport To Be Introduced In 2018

New research released by global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation has revealed that African air travel spend is expected to rise 24% with the introduction of the pan-African passport in 2018. The new passport will enable African travellers to visit other countries on the continent without a visa.

Aero-TV: Insights On Flight Training 2016 - Redbird's Incomparable Roger Sharp (Part 1)

When A Potential Customer Talks With A Flight Instructor, the First Contact Can Make or Break the Deal..

Roger Sharp is the Director of Training for Redbird Flight Simulation and in these two videos we see his presentation at the Redbird Migration 2016 meeting. Roger’s presentation is fun to listen to and informative. He has a way presenting the subject of flight instructor competency in ways that you may not have thought of before.

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Aero-TV: Insights On Flight Training 2016 - Redbird's Roger Sharp (Part1)

When A Potential Customer Talks With A Flight Instructor, the First Contact Can Make or Break the Deal..

Roger Sharp is the Director of Training for Redbird Flight Simulation and in these two videos we see his presentation at the Redbird Migration 2016 meeting. Roger’s presentation is fun to listen to and informative. He has a way presenting the subject of flight instructor competency in ways that you may not have thought of before.

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NTSB Issues Investigative Updates

New Data On LaGuardia 737 Runway Excursion, Fort Lauderdale MD-10-10F Gear Collapse, Fire

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued investigative updates Tuesday as part of the agency’s ongoing investigation of a Boeing 737 runway excursion at New York's LaGuardia Airport and a Boeing MD-10 landing gear failure accident in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Both events happened in late October.

Bombardier Obtains Same Type Rating For Both C Series Jetliners

Same Type Rating Offers Operators Significant Cost Savings

EASA and Transport Canada have awarded the CS100 and CS300 airliners with the Same Type Rating (STR) which provides operators with significant cost-saving opportunities.

The Solar Impulse 2 May Be Looking For A Final Parking Place

The Globe Circling Electric Powered Airplane Appears To Be Seeking A Final Display Location

According to a report in the Dayton Dailey News, officials involved with the epic solar powered around the world flight are looking for a final location to place the Solar Impulse 2 on display. It appears they think the home of the Wright Brothers would be an ideal location.

Air Canada Launches Altitude Skyriders Kids' Club

A Family-Oriented Program To Make Flying An Adventure For Children Aged 2-12

Air Canada has introduced a brand new kids' club called Air Canada Altitude Skyriders designed to make flights even more exciting and enjoyable for children between the ages of two and 12 years old.

AeroSports Update: Is Your Parrot Legal to Squawk?

No, we’re Not Asking About An Exotic Pet Bird…This Is About Your ATC Transponder.

As a recreational pilot that flies VFR all the time and seldom uses any type of tower controlled airspace, it’s common to just leave your transponder set to 1200 and not think much about it. However, it’s important to understand that your transponder must still meet testing requirements even though you’re just boring holes in the sky.

Lewes, DE Scraps Plans For Drone Regulations

State Law Prevents Passage Of Local Rules, City Attorney Says

The city of Lewes, Delaware has shelved plans to regulate the use of UAVs in the city after learning such rules would violate state laws.

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Airborne 11.28.16: Crete To Cape, 1st Flt: Airbus A350-1000, Support AMA!

Also: RAF Private Airfield, Savage Bobber, SpaceX Targeted, Gulfstream ADS-B, EAA Chapter, TransAsia Airways, RAF Grob

The Vintage Air Rally Crete-2-Cape is a biplane rally that started from Sitia, Crete on the 12th of November and was expected to end up in Cape Town after 5 weeks -- but the original plan has gone a bit astray. For reasons that are yet to be fully explained, the Ethiopians halted the specialized air rally, claiming that the participants had crossed into the country illegally. After some negotiations, the Ethiopians relented and the rally has continued. The event is descr

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.29.16)

“The drone market is clearly set to bring significant benefits all over Europe and the continuation of that growth appears to be a matter of not if, but when. Europe must be ready with the right procedures and technologies to manage that new traffic safely and securely.” Source: Florian Guillermet, Executive Director, SESAR Joint Undertaking.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.29.16): Aeronautical Information Manual (Aim)

A primary FAA publication whose purpose is to instruct airmen about operating in the National Airspace System of the U.S.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.29.16)

Bullets vs Propeller in Slow Motion - The Slow Mo Guys

Here's an interesting YouTube video. Ever wondered how WWI fighters managed to not shoot off their own propellers?

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