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October 02, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 10.02.18: AUVSI Applauds House, New LAANC Providers, Sitaria

Also: Government To Disable Drones?, Mexico Drone Licensing, uAvionix, Senator James Inhofe

AUVSI Boss, Brian Wynne, has issued a statement on the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) provisions in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302), which passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 398 to 23. "We are very pleased that the House of Representatives passed the FAA bill, which will help expand the commercialization of UAS technology and ensure that UAS are integrated into the national airspace in a manner that is safe for all aircraft – both manned and unmanned." The FAA has ann

Airborne-Unmanned 10.02.18: AUVSI Applauds House, New LAANC Providers, Sitaria UAS

Also: Government To Disable Drones?, Mexico Drone Licensing, uAvionix, Senator James Inhofe

AUVSI Boss, Brian Wynne, has issued a statement on the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) provisions in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302), which passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 398 to 23. "We are very pleased that the House of Representatives passed the FAA bill, which will help expand the commercialization of UAS technology and ensure that UAS are integrated into the national airspace in a manner that is safe for all aircraft – both manned and unmanned." The FAA has announced nine new partners to its LAANC initiative, which provides near real-time processing of airspace authorizations for Part 107 drone operators nationwide who f

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Air Georgian Pilots File For Conciliation

Pilots Become Second Employee Group To Seek Conciliation In A Week

The pilots of Air Georgian, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), have filed a request for conciliation services with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The pilots are the second Air Georgian employee group seeking conciliation, following the airline’s flight attendants’ request earlier last week.

Dr. Ellen R. Stofan To Mark The 50th Anniversary Of The Apollo Program

New Director Of Smithsonian's National Air And Space Museum Will Keynote The National Press Club Headliners Luncheon October 22

Dr. Ellen R. Stofan, former chief scientist at NASA and the first female director of the National Air and Space Museum, will share her vision for the future of the Museum and how the museum is helping lead the national commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Lunar Program at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Monday, October 22.

Full-Scale Model Of V-247 Vigilant UAV Unveiled

Aircraft Proposed For U.S. Marine Corps

Military officials have unveiled a full-scale model of the Bell V-247 Vigilant UAV that has been offered for the Marine Air Ground Task Force Unmanned Expeditionary drone, or MUX.

WAI Receives $10,000 Grant From Bell

Funds Used For Girls In Aviation Day Participants About Helicopters

Women in Aviation International (WAI) has received a $10,000 grant from Bell to help fund educational activities for WAI’s Girls in Aviation Day. Specifically, this grant is used to provide helicopter-oriented editorial content in WAI’s annual magazine Aviation for Girls and to provide hands-on educational activities including understanding rotary flight by experimenting with and flying whirly-gigs.

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One Person Fatally Injured After 737 Lands In Micronesian Lagoon

Airline Had Initially Said All On Board Were Rescued

An Air Niugini Boeing 737 on approach to Chuuk Island airport in Micronesia landed in the water short of the runway on Friday, resulting is the loss of at least one of the persons on board, according to the airline.

Couple Left Dangling After Plane Strikes Zip Line

Ultralight Aircraft Had Been On A Mission To Track Rhino Poachers In South Africa

A couple in their 60s were left dangling some 330 feet in the air after the ultralight airplane they were flying on their anti-rhino poaching patrol in South Africa impacted a zip line and got tangled up in the thrill ride's wire.

Dauntless Air Expands Fire Boss Fleet

Aerial Firefighting Leader Grows As Demand Increases For Modernized Wildfire Approach

Dauntless Air, an aerial firefighting company deeply dedicated to protecting people, land and property from the devastation of wildfires, today announced it has added two AT-802F Fire Boss aircraft to its fleet. The addition brings the company’s total owned and operated aircraft to 13 Fire Bosses and one wheeled AT-802F aircraft. Each Dauntless aircraft features leading firefighting technology that makes it a highly effective initial attack tool in the war against wildfires.

First Collision Between A Drone And A Balloon Reported

Balloon Was Not Damaged, Drone Pilot Located

A balloon flying near the Teton County Fairgrounds in Wyoming was hit by a drone in August, but fortunately, the balloon was not damaged and was able to land safely. It was the first reported incident in which a drone collided with a balloon.

Skydiving Instructor Fatally Injured After Detaching From Tandem Jump

No Explanation For How He Became Separated From His Student Jumper

A skydiving instructor somehow became separated from his student after deploying a the parachute during a tandem jump last Thursday and fell to the ground, resulting in his fatal injury.

Cancer Patient Fulfills Dream Of Flying In An Airplane

Flight Facilitated By His Medical Team In February

A man battling prostate cancer was able to fulfill his dream of flying in an airplane in February shortly before succumbing to his disease.

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FAA Targets UAS Violators For Enforcement

Civil Penalties Of Up To $20,000 Imposed For Flights Near Firefighting Operations

Pilots of unmanned aircraft (“drones”) who interfere with fighting wildfires, law enforcement efforts, or other first responders, such as medical flights, now are more likely to face serious civil penalties, even for first-time offenses.

Pentagon, LMC Agree To Reduced F-35 Price In New Production Contract

F-35A Aircraft Now Below $90 Million Each

The U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have finalized an $11.5 billion contract for the production and delivery of 141 F-35 aircraft at the lowest per aircraft price in program history.

Transport Canada Announces Certification Of The Bombardier Global 7500

An Innovative And Competitive Aerospace Industry Plays A Vital Role In Growing Canada's Economy

Canadian Minister of Transport The Honorable Marc Garneau last week announced that Transport Canada has certified the newest Bombardier business aircraft, the Global 7500 jet.

Acting FAA Administrator Elwell, U.S. Rep. Abraham, Keynote Day 1 At NBAA-BACE

Event Being Held October 16-18 In Orlando, FL

FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell and U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-5-LA) will be Day 1 Keynote speakers at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 16-18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

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Airborne-Unmanned 09.25.18: FAA ReAuth Update, Camcopter at Red Bull, Global UAV

Also: Fortress UAV, Drones To Track Alzheimer's Patients, Redkite-I Wide-Area Sensor, Rolls-Royce Powering MQ-25

Practically down to the wire, new language was introduced in the wee hours of the weekend in an attempt to an FAA Reauthorization passed and on the books before the September 30th deadline. AUVSI is currently examining the 1205 page document which addresses a number of unmanned air vehicle operational and legal issues. In initial reactions, the Airline Pilot’s Association is voicing approval about additional restrictions on hobby drone activity, while AMA is asking that the bill be defe

Julie Clark Announces That The 2019 Air Show Season Will Be Her 'Farewell Tour'

Will Mark The Completion Of Her Amazing 41-Year Career As A Solo Performer

Throughout the years, Julie Clark has entertained countless millions with her beautifully choreographed routine, touching her fans with her special blend of skill, artistry, music, humor and patriotism with every performance.

ParaZero Announces Award Of FAA Waiver For Botlink

Agency Authorizes First Drone Flight Over People With A Parachute System

Drone safety systems company, ParaZero Israel Ltd has announced that the first FAA waiver for flight over people with a parachute system was granted to a UAS operator using the ParaZero SafeAir System.

United Launch Alliance Building Rocket Of The Future

Selects Blue Origin Advanced Booster Engine For Vulcan Centaur Rocket System

United Launch Alliance's (ULA) next-generation rocket - the Vulcan Centaur - is making strong progress in development and is on track for its initial flight in mid-2020. The Vulcan Centaur rocket design leverages the proven success of the Delta IV and Atlas V launch vehicles while introducing advanced technologies and innovative features.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.02.18)

"This agreement marks a significant step forward for the F-35 program as we continue to increase production, reduce costs and deliver transformational capabilities to our men and women in uniform." Source: Greg Ulmer, F-35 Vice President and General Manager.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.02.18): Drag Curve

The curve created when plotting induced drag and parasite drag.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.02.18)

US Powered Paragliding Association

Here is the scoop on flying a powered paraglider. Need an instructor? Here is a list of certified schools. Powered Paragliding is the simplest, most portable, affordable, and possibly the safest way to get into the air.

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