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October 31, 2018

Airborne 10.31.18: Deland Sport Av Showcase, Bell 407GXi, Thrush 510G Switchback

Also: Pilot Arrested, Delta's First Airbus A220, DarkAero Chooses Onshape, Autonomous Sikorsky Helicopter

The Fall flying season gets a push tomorrow with the start of the Third rendition of Deland’s Sport Aviation Showcase -- an alternative to the troubled Sebring event in January -- not always the most temperate time of year for mid-Florida. This year’s event has cranked up a number of participatory experiences... with forums and workshops dedicated to building aircraft components, engines, and other attractions. The Bell 407GXi has been validated by the FAA after receiving certification f

Airborne 10.31.18: Deland Sport Av Showcase, Bell 407GXi, Thrush 510G Switchback

Also: Pilot Arrested, Delta's First Airbus A220, DarkAero Chooses Onshape, Autonomous Sikorsky Helicopter

The Fall flying season gets a push tomorrow with the start of the Third rendition of Deland’s Sport Aviation Showcase -- an alternative to the troubled Sebring event in January -- not always the most temperate time of year for mid-Florida. This year’s event has cranked up a number of participatory experiences... with forums and workshops dedicated to building aircraft components, engines, and other attractions. The Bell 407GXi has been validated by the FAA after receiving certification from Transport Canada earlier this year. Chilean based customer, Eagle Copters, took delivery of the first Bell 407GXi to be used for corporate transportation. Bell announced the l

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U.S. Marines To Repair Catalina Airport Runway

Airport In The Sky To Remain Open During Construction

The Catalina Island Conservancy, one of California’s oldest and largest land trusts, is proud to announce an innovative partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps to bring troops to Catalina to repair the aging main runway at the Island’s only airport and allow for strategic training of Marines.

David Scobey Named The New Chairman Of TBMOPA

Has Been A TBM Owner Since 2010

The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA), which represents operators of Daher’s TBM very fast turboprop aircraft worldwide, has elected David Scobey as the association’s new chairman.

Norwegian’s First Canadian Flight Takes Off

Will Launch Daily Transatlantic Service In March, 2019

Norwegian has expanded its North American footprint to include Canada, as the airline’s inaugural flight departed Monday from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Guadeloupe’s Point-à-Pître International Airport in the French Caribbean. The new non-stop service will be followed by flights to Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport on November 1. Both flights will operate three times a week until the end of March 2019.

Boeing Awarded Contract For F/A-18 Super Hornet, Growler Modifications

Three-Year Award Builds On Nearly 20 Years Of F/A-18 Maintenance And Support Expertise

Boeing will continue its nearly 20-year legacy of F/A-18 modification work under a new $204 million contract award from the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command.

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GOL Partners With Gogo For Connected Aircraft Services

Becomes Launch Partner For Gogo's Data Management And Operational Solutions

Gogo has announced that Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas, will become the launch partner for Gogo's Aircraft Data Service, Wireless Quick Access Recorder and Automated Turbulence Reporting – tapping into aircraft data to drive operational efficiency.

Air Canada To Open New Facility At Edmonton International Airport

Will Support Equipment Services And Cargo Operations

Air Canada has broken ground for a new facility that will house its ground support equipment service and cargo teams at Edmonton International Airport (YEG), allowing the airline to further enhance its operational capabilities and reinforcing the airline's commitment to Alberta's capital city.

Persistent Systems To Provide Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) To Insitu UAVs

Insitu Will Now Join Wave Relay Ecosystem, Industry-Wide Alliance Of MANET Radio Users

Persistent Systems has entered into a five-year agreement with Insitu to incorporate Persistent’s Wave Relay mobile ad hoc network (MANET) technology into their line of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the ScanEagle, ScanEagle2, ScanEagle3, Integrator, and RQ-21A Blackjack.

CDB Aviation Signs Lease Agreement For Three A320neos With Bamboo Airways

First Lessor To Provide Aircraft To Vietnam’s Start-up Carrier

CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, announced the signing of a lease agreement for three new Airbus A320-200neo aircraft with Vietnam’s new start-up carrier, Bamboo Airways.

Hamburg Welcomes The Airbus A380 'Home'

Becomes 61st City To Offer Regularly Scheduled Service With The Superjumbo Airliner

Hamburg joins London as the world’s only locations with two airports where the Airbus A380 can be seen regularly. With one of the two daily Emirates flights between Helmut Schmidt Airport in Hamburg and Dubai becoming an A380 service, the world’s largest airliner is now regularly coming “back home”.

'The Sky Guys' Enters U.S. Market

Inks Landmark Partnership With DataWing Global

Canadian UAS solutions provider "The Sky Guys" have partnered with DataWing Global to provide turnkey aerial data solutions to their respective clients across a wide range of sectors within the North American market. DataWing Global is a leading U.S. aerial intelligence firm with over 100 years of combined leadership experience in oil and gas, insurance, aviation, business management, analysis, and emergency response operations.

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PAL Aerospace Marks Milestone In DASH-8 Surveillance Program

Exchange Income Corporation Announces Certification Of Demonstrator Surveillance Aircraft

Exchange Income Corporation has announced that PAL Aerospace, an EIC subsidiary, reached a significant milestone in their Force Multiplier Surveillance Program. PAL's DASH-8 demonstrator surveillance aircraft, has, following a complex process due to the highly modified state and technical capabilities of the aircraft, received final certification from Transport Canada.

Drones Responding To 911 Calls In Chula Vista, CA

Pilot Program Puts UAVs In The Role Of First Responders

The Chula Vista, CA police department has launched a pilot program that places UAVs in the role of first responders, and so far the aircraft are proving their worth.

Bombardier Safety Standdown 2018 Reaches Full Capacity

Webcast Of Safety Standdown’s General Session Available Online

Bombardier’s Safety Standdown conference, going on through Thursday at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Wichita, Kansas, has reached full capacity. Aviation professionals interested in attending the event can still participate by joining the webcast on the Safety Standdown website.

EU And China Strengthen Their Partnership In Madrid

EASA And CAAC Reaffirm Their Dialogue During The 2nd Aviation Safety Conference Hosted By AESA

The Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) hosts the second Aviation Safety conference between EASA and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) supported by the EU-China Aviation Partnership project (APP). The EASA- CAAC Conference consolidates its status as main discussion platform for the Chinese and European stakeholders after its first edition in April 2017.

Simlat Delivered A UAS Simulation Classroom To ECSU

IMPACT Classroom Solution Installed For The Aviation Science Program At Elizabeth City State University

Simlat has delivered its IMPACT system to Elizabeth City State University’s Aviation Science Program. IMPACT, a UAS simulation classroom, is widely used across academic UAS programs and training centers.

DOJ Involvement In FAA’s Illegal Charter Case Shows Dangers For Aircraft Owners

Association Educating Owners And Operators On Importance Of Compliance

NATA and its Illegal Charter Task Force are continuing efforts to increase awareness of the dangers posed by illegal activity and educate aircraft owners, consumers and operators on the importance of compliance with safety regulations. In a move that highlights the serious consequences when aircraft are found to be operated illegally, the FAA has referred a high-profile enforcement action to the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO).

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One Week Wonder Finishes Flight Testing

Followed The EAA Flight Test Manual For The 40 Hour Program

The 2018 One Week Wonder, a Van’s RV-12iS that was completed in seven days and flown exactly one week after construction began during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, has finished its flight testing earlier this month after 40 hours were uneventfully flown in the weeks since its first flight.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Wisconsin Accident

Pilot Was Reportedly Trying To Avoid Authorities

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred near Waupaca Municipal Airport (KPCZ), Waupaca, WI.

Urban Air Mobility Subject Of NASA Media Day

Event Gets Underway Thursday In Seattle

NASA has invited representatives of the media to attend a two-day Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge Industry Day beginning at 8 a.m. PDT Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront. The event is sponsored by NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate’s (ARMD).

Airborne 10.29.18: Flt Test Manual, Wing-Walk Accident, C17 Drops Humvee

Also: Bridenstine Says Russia On Track, Sky Regional Pilots, Max-Viz 2300 EVS, Deseret UAS Headquarters

EAA continues to show that its actually acting in the interest of its membership rather than posturing. The latest move is the availability of a new Flight Test Manual. The 47-page manual is a comprehensive program for amateur-built aircraft flight testing. It includes outlines for each essential test point, as well as a booklet of 19 test cards that can be carried in the aircraft for quick reference and data collection while in flight. Those test cards are similar to those used by professional civili

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.31.18)

“The One Week Wonder RV-12iS proved to be a wonderfully handling airplane, in the Van’s Aircraft tradition. Our flight testing allowed us to put our new EAA Flight Test Manual through its paces as well.” Source: EAA Flight Training Manager Joe Norris.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.31.18): Lag

The delay that occurs before an instrument needle attains a stable indication.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.31.18)

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Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world's largest professional organization for airport executives, representing thousands of airport management personnel at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. AAAE's members represent some 850 airports and hundreds of companies and organizations that support airports.

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