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January 11, 2019

Airborne 01.11.19: Bell Nexus!, EAA Aviation Museum, Skydiving Stats

Also: Marlboro MA Airport Sold, Pakistani Airline, Canada’s Aviation Hall Of Fame, Duncan Aviation’s ADS-B STCs

Bell Helicopter revealed the configuration and full-scale vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi vehicle today during CES 2019. The air taxi, named Bell Nexus, is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system and features Bell’s signature powered lift concept incorporating six tilting ducted fans that are designed to safely and efficiently redefine air travel. The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh has been selected as one of the 20 Best Aviation Museums Around the World,

Airborne 01.11.19: Bell Nexus!, EAA Aviation Museum, Skydiving Stats

Also: Marlboro MA Airport Sold, Pakistani Airline, Canada’s Aviation Hall Of Fame, Duncan Aviation’s ADS-B STCs

Bell Helicopter revealed the configuration and full-scale vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi vehicle today during CES 2019. The air taxi, named Bell Nexus, is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system and features Bell’s signature powered lift concept incorporating six tilting ducted fans that are designed to safely and efficiently redefine air travel. The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh has been selected as one of the 20 Best Aviation Museums Around the World, according to the CNN Travel website. The updated listing, published over Christmas, includes aircraft collections on display in 11 different countries. The EAA museum opened in 19

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DJI Welcomes Release Of Modernized Canadian Drone Rules

Government Implementing Rules That Will Balance Safety With Benefits Of Drone Technology

DJI welcomes the publication of modernized Canadian drone regulations as a measured approach ensuring that Canada remains open to safe and responsible use of drones, the company said in a news release.

United Updates Service Animal Policy

Puppies And Kittens Will No Longer Be Allowed

United Airlines has updated its policy on service animals allowed in the passenger cabin of its airliners. The updated policy went into effect Monday.

Boeing’s New 777X To Offer Gentex Dimmable Windows

Will Be First To Utilize Company's EDW Technology

Gentex Corporation announced at CES 2019 that its latest generation of dimmable aircraft windows will be offered as optional content on the new Boeing 777X.

Marines Land On Catalina To Start Airport Repair Project

Catalina Island Conservancy Welcomes Marines And Navy To The Airport In The Sky For Runway Repair Project

The Catalina Island Conservancy welcomed more than 70 U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors (Seabees) to Catalina Island on Wednesday, as the troops arrived via helicopters at the Airport in the Sky to begin work on repairing the aging main runway at Catalina’s only airport.

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Drone Aviation Selected By Prime Contractor For Exclusive Relationship

Initial Award Valued At $3.8 Million

Tethered drone and lighter-than-air aerostat manufacturer Drone Aviation has announced that it has selected by an unnamed prime contractor under an initial $3.8 million award. Additionally, the Company has solidified its cash position with the closing of an initial $2 million in equity capital to support the recently awarded contract.

ATR And Aurigny Confirm Order For Three ATR 72-600s

Guernsey-Based Airline Will Be Launch Customer For ClearVision

ATR and Aurigny have confirmed the acquisition of three ATR 72-600 aircraft, following approval from the States of Guernsey and after the initial signature of a Letter of Intention at the Farnborough Airshow, in July 2018. The first aircraft will be delivered in August 2019 and all three will be equipped with the new ClearVision Enhanced Vision System (EVS), with Aurigny the launch customer for this cutting-edge technology.

CONAL Brazil Adds Tamarack Aerospace Active Winglet Installation Approval

Active Winglets Upgrade For Citations Now Available At Sorocaba Airport Near Sao Paulo, Brazil

Tamarack Aerospace Group has approved Construtora Nacional de Avioes Ltda (CONAL) as an authorized installer of its ATLAS Active Winglets for the Cessna Citation business jet line.

Clay Lacy Announces Factory New Global 6000 Available For Charter

Airplane Based At Palm Beach International Airport In Florida

Clay Lacy Aviation expands its East Coast charter fleet with a factory-new Bombardier Global 6000 ultra-long-range jet at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI). Seating up to 13 passengers, and featuring next-generation, streaming enabled, Ka-band high-speed satellite internet, this Global 6000 is ideal for fast and smooth charter flights anywhere in the world.

Duncan Aviation-Provo Open For Business

Welcomes First Aircraft Into First New Hangar

Duncan Aviation has brought the first aircraft, a Bombardier Global Express XRS, into its first new maintenance hangar at the Provo Municipal Airport in Provo, UT. The workscope for the Global includes a 120-month airframe inspection and 10-year landing gear overhaul.

Partial Government Shutdown Grounds NASA's SOFIA Airplane

Has Been Unable To Fly Since Shutdown Began December 22

The partial government shutdown has forced NASA to stop flying its SOFIA airplane, a modified Boeing 747 which carries a 2.5 meter (8.2-foot) telescope mounted in its fuselage.

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Minister Garneau Unveils Canada’s New Drone Safety Regulations

Drone Pilots To Register Their Drones And Obtain A Pilot Certificate By June 1, 2019

Transport Canada is committed to enhancing aviation and public safety while encouraging innovation and economic growth in the drone sector. To that end, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced Canada’s new rules for remotely piloted aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones.

Airbus Achieves New Commercial Aircraft Delivery Record In 2018

Deliveries Total 800 Aircraft, 11 Percent Higher Than In 2017

Airbus SE delivered 800 commercial aircraft to 93 customers in 2018, meeting its full year delivery guidance and setting a new company record. Deliveries were 11 percent higher than the previous record of 718 units, set in 2017. For the 16th year in a row now, Airbus has increased the number of commercial aircraft deliveries on an annual basis.

More Than 30 Aviation Groups Urge End To Partial Government Shutdown

Letter Cites Harmful Effects On The Industry

More than 30 aviation industry groups and unions are urging the federal government to end the partial government shutdown, citing its harmful effects on the industry.

Indemnis Parachute For DJI Drones Meets Stringent New Safety Standard

Compliant Drone Parachute Intended for Safe Drone Flights Directly Over People

The Indemnis Nexus parachute system for the DJI Inspire 2 drone has been validated as compliant with the new international standard for drone parachutes, following a strenuous testing procedure at the New York UAS Test Site in Rome, NY managed by NUAIR.

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Registration Opens For 43rd Air Race Classic

More Than 100 Women Pilots From U.S., Canada And Around The World To Compete In International Cross-Country Airplane Race

Registration is open for the 43rd Air Race Classic (ARC), the annual all-women cross-country airplane race. More than 100 women pilots from around the world are expected to compete in this year's ARC, which begins Tuesday, June 18 in Jackson, Tennessee, and ends Friday, June 21 in Welland, Ontario.

Northwest UAV Becomes Distributor Of Veronte Autopilots, Accessories

Partners With Embention To Represent The Line

Northwest UAV has partnered with Embention to offer the most advanced and user-friendly avionics systems in the industry. Veronte is the pilot’s choice for advanced professional UAV and Unmanned Vehicle Control. The Veronte Autopilots are an ideal addition to Northwest UAV’s growing list of product offerings. As the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry continues to grow rapidly, Northwest UAV works hard to continue to identify and promote modular building blocks for the unmanned systems that complement their own propulsion systems and other offered services.

Klyde Morris 01.11.19

Realistically, That Basement Is Likely To Be Painted At Least Twice, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 01.09.19: Arsenal of Democracy-Part 2, Zenith Workshops, FA Tips?

Also: New ASTM International Standard, AEA Succeeds, Pilot Shortage Forces Cancellations, Former ATP Convicted

The Arsenal of Democracy Executive Planning Committee announced that it is planning a second Arsenal of Democracy Flyover that will take place on Friday, May 8, 2020, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII) in Europe and in the Pacific. As part of a two-day celebration in the nation’s capital, the flyover will coincide with a ceremony for veterans at the National World War II Memorial, and will consist of a vast assortment of U.S. and Allied WWII aircraft fly

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.11.19)

“Despite significant operational challenges, Airbus continued its production ramp-up and delivered a record number of aircraft in 2018. I salute our teams around the globe who worked until the end of the year to meet our commitments.” Source: Guillaume Faury, president Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.11.19): Special Air Traffic Rules (SATR)

Rules that govern procedures for conducting flights in certain areas listed in 14 CFR Part 93.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.11.19)

British Women Pilots' Association

The BWPA exists to promote aviation, particularly to women. There are over three hundred members of the BWPA involved in all areas of aviation. Amongst our membership are student pilots, those flying for a hobby, airline captains, military pilots and flying instructors.

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