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November 06, 2017

Airborne 11.06.17: Jackson Hole Aero-Politics, CAF, Crazy Drone Vid

Also: Pilot Pay, Finnair Weigh-In, KA350ER Mission Enhancement, Send's Part 23 AML-STC

The Jackson Hole Airport board has voted unanimously to purchase the assets of Jackson Hole Aviation meaning that there will not be a competing FBO at the airport. Consultants told the board that purchasing the business will avoid redundancies and save space at the airport, as well as provide a revenue stream. While board member Jerry Blann, said he normally would not support such a move, favoring the private sector and competition, the purchase is in the best interest of the airport. The Commemorative Air Force has consolidated the online fundraising efforts of its various units into an program it is calling "The 12 Planes Of Christmas" in an effort to maintain its aircraft. E

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Airborne 11.06.17: Jackson Hole Aero-Politics, CAF, Crazy Drone Vid

Also: Pilot Pay, Finnair Weigh-In, KA350ER Mission Enhancement, Send's Part 23 AML-STC

The Jackson Hole Airport board has voted unanimously to purchase the assets of Jackson Hole Aviation meaning that there will not be a competing FBO at the airport. Consultants told the board that purchasing the business will avoid redundancies and save space at the airport, as well as provide a revenue stream. While board member Jerry Blann, said he normally would not support such a move, favoring the private sector and competition, the purchase is in the best interest of the airport. The Commemorative Air Force

Zero Emission Aircraft Developer Ampaire Named Top Aerospace Startup

Recognized At Hello Tomorrow Global Summit

Ampaire, developer of all-electric zero emission airplanes, was honored with the award for top global aerospace startup at the 2017 Hello Tomorrow Global Summit Deep Tech Challenge in Paris on October 27th. Hello Tomorrow, a global non-profit on a mission to accelerate the transfer of breakthrough technologies into real world solutions, selected one winner in each of the ten deep tech tracks from more than 3000 proposals submitted.

A350-1000 completes Functional And Reliability Testing

Aircraft On Track To Reach Type Certification

The A350-1000, the newest member of Airbus’ leading Widebody family, has successfully completed its Functional & Reliability testing, bringing the aircraft a step closer to Type Certification in November 2017. The first customer delivery to Qatar Airways will follow in the coming weeks.

Pratt & Whitney Turkish Engine Center Signs Landmark Maintenance Contract

Turkish Airlines Deal Is One Of The Company's Largest Contracts In Recent History

The Pratt & Whitney Turkish Engine Center has signed one of its largest maintenance contracts in recent history. Turkish Airlines has selected the engine center, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Turkish Technic, for up to a five-year EngineWise service agreement covering 100 percent of the airline's V2500 and CFM56 -7b engine overhaul requirements.

'Twelve Planes Of Christmas' Effort Will Keep CAF Airplanes Flying

Organization Consolidates Its Online Fundraising Efforts

The Commemorative Air Force has consolidated the online fundraising efforts of its various units into an umbrella it is calling "The 12 Planes Of Christmas" in an effort to continue to maintain the aircraft it flies at airshows around the country.

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LM Awarded $158.5 Million Upgrade Contract For German P-3C Orion Aircraft

Represents Second Phase Of The German Navy Mission System Refresh Program

Lockheed Martin has received a $158.5 million contract for the second phase of the German Navy P-3C Mission System Refresh program. The program will upgrade the mission system processing suites on the fleet of eight P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft to support operations through 2035. The Mission System Refresh is part of an overall fleet upgrade that includes structural mid-life upgrades as well as an upgrade to the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) cockpit capability.

India Announces Draft Regulations For Drone Operations

Looks To Make The Country A 'Leader' In The Use Of Drones

The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation has released draft regulations for the use of drones in the country with a goal of making India "the world's leader in the use of drones."

BAA Training Acquires Three New FFSs From CAE

Comes At A Time Of Significant Growth For Regional Airlines, BAA CEO Says

Northern European training center BAA Training has announced the acquisition of three new full flight simulators from CAE. Under the agreement, BAA Training is procuring two Airbus A320 CAE 7000XR Series full-flight simulators (FFSs) and one Boeing 737NG CAE 7000XR Series FFS.The full-flight simulators will be equipped with the latest innovative CAE Tropos 6000XR visual system, offering unprecedented realism.

Air Force Official Talks Modernization During Washington Symposium

Under Secretary Of The Air Force Matthew Donovan Says Adversaries Are Gaining Ground

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan discussed the importance of rapid modernization and innovation during the a recent symposium in Washington, D.C.

L3 Receives Production Contract For U.S. Army Apache MUMT-X Program

Contract Valued At $97 Million

L3 Technologies has received a production contract for multiple awards totaling $97 million in support of the U.S. Army’s Apache Manned/Unmanned Teaming – eXpanded Capabilities (MUMT-X) helicopter program. By enabling communications and data teaming between manned and unmanned aircraft, MUMT-X provides the Apache AH-64E with a transformational warfighting capability that is significantly more robust, lighter and less expensive than the original Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) control system.

Finnair Institutes Voluntary Weigh-In Of Passengers

Hopes To Collect More Accurate Data For Weight And Balance Calculations

Finnair has instituted a pilot program to ask passengers to voluntarily step on a scale with their carry-on luggage before boarding flights departing Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

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Airbus-Built EchoStar 105/SES-11 Satellite Now In Geostationary Orbit

Spacecraft Handed Over To The Customer

Airbus has transferred control of the satellite to SES: following its launch on October 11, the EchoStar 105/SES-11 satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space reached its geostationary orbit on October 19 and has been fully deployed and tested. SES is now testing the payload, before the satellite enters service for the two operators at the 105 degrees West orbital slot.

Police In British Columbia, Canada Town Investigating Drone Video

Footage Captured Of A Flight Near A Major Suspension Bridge In Delta

A video posted to YouTube by a group calling itself 'Rotor Riot' has drawn the attention of local police in Delta, British Columbia in Canada. The video shows a drone flying only a few feet away from The Alex Fraser Bridge, one of the most heavily-traveled bridges in the region.

Aero-TV: Nextant Aerospace - Recrafting Some of BizAv’s Favorites

Making Older Aircraft New Again…

Founded in 2007, Cleveland, Ohio based Nextant Aerospace is recognized as the first company in the world to introduce aircraft remanufacturing to the business jet market. The company started with the Nextant 400XTi, a completely-rebuilt Beechjet 400A/XP with Williams FJ44-3AP engines and the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics suite up front.

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Aero-TV: Nextant Aerospace - Recrafting Some of BizAv’s Favorites

Making Older Aircraft New Again…

Founded in 2007, Cleveland, Ohio based Nextant Aerospace is recognized as the first company in the world to introduce aircraft remanufacturing to the business jet market. The company started with the Nextant 400XTi, a completely-rebuilt Beechjet 400A/XP with Williams FJ44-3AP engines and the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics suite up front...

Study: Changes In Perspective May Affect Usefulness Of Drones

Research Conducted By North Carolina State University

A recent study finds that users have trouble utilizing images from unmanned aerial systems (UASs), or drones, to find the position of objects on the ground. The finding highlights challenges facing the use of UAS technology for emergency operations and other applications, while offering guidance for future technology and training development.

Drone Attorney Warns Of Consequences From Trump's Integration Program

Jonathan Rupprecht Says Patchwork Of Regulations Is 'Dangerous' For The Industry

The Department of Transportation on Thursday announced the start of the Trump Administration's Drone Integration Pilot Program that will allow state, local, and tribal governments to partner with private sector entities, such as UAS operators or manufacturers, to accelerate safe UAS integration. Entities that wish to participate in the program form teams and submit proposals to the FAA to fly more advanced UAS operations, such as beyond visual line-of-sight or over people.

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CommutAir Extends Captain Pay To First Officers

Would Be Offered One Year After Completion Of Training

CommutAir, a United Express carrier, reached an agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association to pay its First Officers at Captain scale pay rates one year after their completion of initial training. Under the agreement, CommutAir will also begin paying quarterly retention bonuses to its Captains.

GAMA Welcomes Three New Companies To Membership

CiES, FlightAware Become Full Members Of The Association

GAMA has announced that its Board of Directors has approved CiES and FlightAware as members, and Lilium as an associate member.

Klyde Morris (11.06.17)

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same...

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First FAI World Drone Racing Championships Awarded To Shenzhen

Series To Be Held In The First Half Of November, 2018

FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, has chosen Shenzhen, China to host the 1st FAI World Drone Racing Championships in the first half of November 2018.

Sierra Nevada Corporation Demonstrates KA350ER Mission Enhancement Kit

Designed To Improve Performance Of King Air 350 Aircraft

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) recently demonstrated a suite of technologies, together called the King Air 350 Extended Range (ER) Mission Enhancement Kit. SNC has teamed with Vector-Hawk Aerospace (VHA) a subsidiary government and military sales division of Blackhawk Modifications in Waco, Texas, and Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc. of Tulsa, OK to offer the Mission Enhancement Kit. The demonstration was held in Huntsville, AL.

RFP: ANN Seeking New Site/Facility For Major Studio Upgrade

It's Official: Aggressive Upgrades For New Airborne Programs WILL Require New Digs

It's been in development for years, but we're getting to a point where we think we can pull off something TRULY REMARKABLE - which will require us to make BIG CHANGES. So... ANN is officially looking for a new home for a major new initiative... hopefully, a permanent one. We are now in the implementation phases of THE most significant upgrades we've ever undertaken and preparing to make significant operational modifications to accomodate them. As a result, we're currently inviting proposals for a NEW airport/office studio facility to serve as a home base and studio for new programming about to be introduced by the Aero-Ne

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Airborne 11.03.17: Super Legend Cub, Richard Collins, FAI Wingsuit Competition

Also: AirVenture Advance Tktg, Alaska-Virgin America Pilots, FA-18 Hornets, FAA Reg'l Administrators

American Legend Aircraft Company is boasting about customer-flown Super Legends that took first place and scored best overall in the recent Texas STOL Roundup. With two Super Legend aircraft participating, their pilots took first and a second place, respectively, in obstacle and traditional STOL competitions. The 2017 Texas STOL Roundup was held at South Texas Regional Airport in Hondo. A newly completed Super Legend XP, piloted by its owner Joe Edwards, aced the obstacle competition taking first place b

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.06.17)

Aero Linx: Mission of the Naval Airship Association Mission of the Naval Airship Association: To gather, perpetuate and disseminate the Lighter-Than-Air expertise and knowledge that has been accumulated during the U.S. Navy’s long involvement with the development and employment of L.T.A. principles in military aviation. To support and assist the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Inc. (NAMF) and the National Naval Aviaton Museum (NNAM) and other certified, accredited, and/or approved museums or foundations in their purpose of informing and educating the public on the important role of U.S. Naval Aviation, with specific reference to the Lighter-Than-Air segment. T

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.06.17): Automated Weather System

Automated Weather System Any of the automated weather sensor platforms that collect weather data at airports and disseminate the weather information via radio and/or landline. The systems currently consist of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), Automated Weather Sensor System (AWSS) and Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS).

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.06.17)

Aero-News Quote of the Day "While I applaud President Trump's plan to integrate drones, unfortunately, it invites restrictions from non-federal governments to be placed on drones. Federal law places the regulations of airspace exclusively in the Federal Government's authority and the same section of the federal law gives U.S. citizens a public right of transit through the navigable airspace. This pilot program creates a dangerous precedent and emboldens other non-federal governments to create drone laws which typically result in hurting businesses that want to follow the law. Currently, aviation typically has to comply with only the federal law for operations. If states, counties, and lo

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