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January 24, 2019

Airborne 01.23.19: Stratolaunch Scales Back, Flight Design, DJI Scammed

Also: Gulfstream G280, Kenn Ricci Inducted, World War II Memories, Bombardier Selects Triumph

A few months after the sad passing of its founder Paul Allen, Stratolaunch has shelved several projects in an effort to streamline its operations. While the company will continue to work on the Stratolaunch aircraft for horizontal launch operations, it has dropped development on a new type of rocket engine as well as launch vehicles it had on the drawing board. “Stratolaunch is ending the development of their family of launch vehicles and rocket engine. We are streamlining operations, focusing on the airc

AMA Drone Report 01.24.19: AMA Responds, FAA UAS Symposium, DJI Urges Caution

Also: New Canada Rules, DJI Investigating, Police Drones, AMA Expo East 2019

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking on the Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People and an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on Safe and Secure Operations of sUAS, recently. AMA’s Executive Director, Chad Budreau, commented... “The proposed rulemakings on flying over people, night flying, and safe and secure operations are a step toward opening up the airspace for more commercial UAS operators. For model aircraft hobbyists, however, we do not anticipate these rules will have a significant impact on our existing guidelines for safe and responsible operation. Model aircraft flights over people are currently not allowed under AMA’s community-based safety

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NASA Announces Updated Crew Assignment for Boeing Flight Test

Astronaut Mike Fincke Will Replace Eric Boe

NASA astronaut E. Michael “Mike” Fincke has been added to the crew of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner’s Crew Flight Test, scheduled to launch later this year.

First Government Approved Drone Flight Completed In Indonesia

Successful Pilot Flight Lays The Groundwork For Future Commercial Drone Use In Indonesia

China’s largest retailer, JD.com has completed Indonesia’s first government approved drone flight – a breakthrough for drone delivery in Southeast Asia. The successful pilot opens the door for future commercial drone use in Indonesia and the Southeast Asia region, subject to further regulatory approvals. Representatives from Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation, Civil Aviation and Air Navigation were present for the flight. The news was announced during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

Plane Carrying Soccer Star Down In The English Channel

'Chances Of Survival Slim' Authorities say

A Piper Malibu carrying Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala from France to England went down Monday in the English Channel, and no sign of any survivors has been found. Sala and the pilot were the only people believed to be on board the aircraft.

This Drone Jumps Off The Ground Much Like A Bird

Being Developed For The Drone Delivery Market

A drone under development for the package delivery market would jump off the ground much like a bird, which would give it both VTOL and fixed-wing aircraft capabilities.

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Dassault Aviation Acquires ExecuJet’s MRO Operations

Will Be Phased In During The Year

Dassault Aviation and Luxaviation have announced the acquisition by Dassault Aviation of the worldwide maintenance activities of ExecuJet, a Luxaviation subsidiary.

FADEC Alliance Signs Long-Term Agreement With Lufthansa Technik

Will Provide LEAP Engine Asset Availability Services To Operators Worldwide

The FADEC Alliance, a joint venture between GE Aviation and FADEC International, has signed a 25-year agreement with Lufthansa Technik to provide Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) availability services for LEAP engines globally. Lufthansa Technik and FADEC Alliance will use the engine controls for support agreements, loans and exchanges across their global airline customer bases to bring a full selection of asset management services to the commercial transport industry.

Air Lease Corporation Places One New Boeing 737 MAX 9 With Samoa Airways

Scheduled For Spring 2019 Delivery

Air Lease Corporation has placed a new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft on long-term lease with Samoa Airways, the flag carrier airline of Samoa. The aircraft will feature two CFM LEAP-1B27 engines and is scheduled to deliver in Spring 2019 from ALC’s order book with Boeing.

CSF Applauds Blue Origin’s 10th New Shepard Flight

Says Mission Represents A 'Critical Milestone' For The Company

Blue Origin successfully launched and landed its 10th New Shepard mission (NS-10), marking the first New Shepard mission of 2019. NS-10 launched and returned eight research and technology payloads sponsored through the NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate’s Flight Opportunities program. Flight Opportunities is an essential program for researchers to access low-cost, frequent flights to the microgravity environment for technology development, science, education, and applied research.

Daher TBM Completes Milestone Flights Over Antarctica

Two TBM Aircraft Traverse The South Pole

Daher salutes the exceptional flights performed this month by owner-pilots on two TBM aircraft that traversed Antarctica and overflew the magnetic South Pole.

World War II Memories Highlight Young Eagles Event At Leesburg, FL Airport

Young People Met WWII Fighter Pilot Jack Hallett

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 of Leesburg, Florida had a busy day offering some World War II aviation history lessons and flying 19 Young Eagles at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL. on Saturday January 20, 2019.

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London Company Develops New Coach-Class Airline Seat

'Eco Seat' Would Allow Airlines To Increase Number Of Seats In Coach

For those of us relegated to coach every time we fly on an airliner, one of the universal complaints is about the seats. They're too small, too close together, and generally uncomfortable, particularly on long flights.

AD: Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units

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PRODUCT: Certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 MultiFunction Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft.

AMA Drone Report 01.24.19: AMA Responds, FAA UAS Symposium, DJI Urges Caution

Also: New Canada Rules, DJI Investigating, Police Drones, AMA Expo East 2019

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking on the Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People and an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on Safe and Secure Operations of sUAS, recently. AMA’s Executive Director, Chad Budreau, commented... “The proposed rulemakings on flying over people, night flying, and safe and secure operations are a step toward opening up the airspace for more commercial UAS operators. For model aircraft hobbyists, however, we do not anticipate these rules w

Boeing Autonomous Passenger Air Vehicle Completes First Flight

Boeing NeXt Program Tests Prototype To Advance Safety And Technology Of Urban Air Mobility

Boeing on Monday successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype in Manassas, Virginia. Boeing NeXt, which leads the company's urban air mobility efforts, utilized Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to design and develop the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and will continue testing to advance the safety and reliability of on-demand autonomous air transportation.

Blue Origin Launches Experiments For NASA On Suborbital Flight

Tenth Test Flight Carried Eight NASA Payloads

Blue Origin has made its 10th successful test flight with its New Shepard rocket, launching multiple payloads, including eight NASA experiments, to an altitude of 66 miles on Wednesday.

DJI Provides Details About Fraud Scheme

Says Employees Inflated Costs And Skimmed The Profits

DJI has released additional details about a fraud scheme that reportedly cost the company about $147 million.

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Air Force Announces Fiscal Year 2019 Aviation Bonuses

Raises Annual Maximum Bonus To $35,000

The Air Force has announced details of its fiscal year 2019 Aviation Bonus program. The fiscal 2019 AvB program is designed to augment continuing aircrew retention efforts across the Air Force, by offering experienced aviators bonuses for signing tier-based contracts, ranging from three to 12 years of continued service.

AMA Drone Report 01.17.19: DJI Smart Controller, UVify Swarm, Indemnis Chute

Also: Heathrow Drone Paranoia, GDU SAGA, New UK Drone Regs, State Farm Waiver

DJI introduced a new remote controller for its drones at CES 2019. The Smart Controller features an ultra-bright display screen and controls optimized for DJI drones. Using a 5.5” screen built into the controller itself, the Smart Controller allows pilots to quickly get their drone in the air without the need to connect a mobile device. It can be paired with DJI's newest drones including Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro which use DJI's OcuSync 2.0 video transmission system, displaying vivid images in Full HD

Flight Design Tops SLSA Ranking List

Offers CT Super Sport Injection

After a successful 2018, Flight Design is once again at the top of the SLSA (Special Light Sport Aircraft) “All Fleet” ranking according to FAA registration data. With the new 2018 registration numbers that were released, Flight Design was second total (when including Experimental LSA and Amateur Built kits) and first in Special Light Sport Aircraft (ASTM-compliant, ready to fly).

Airbus Helicopters Sees Strong Sales Increase In 2018

Gross Orders Up 18 Percent To 413 Units

Airbus Helicopters delivered 356 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 413 helicopters (net: 381) in 2018 (up from 350 gross orders in 2017), maintaining its lead in the civil & parapublic market while reinforcing its position in the military market thanks to key successes with international campaigns. The company also booked 148 orders for light twin-engine helicopters of the H135/H145 family and secured 15 orders for the next-generation H160. At the end of last year, the overall backlog increased to 717 helicopters.

ExpressJet Airlines Increases Pilot Sign-On Bonus To $22,000

Offers An Additional $5,000 With Eligible Type Rating

ExpressJet Airlines is increasing its pilot sign-on bonus to $22,000. Pilots with an eligible type rating will receive an additional $5,000. The increase makes ExpressJet pilots some of the most highly compensated among regional airline pilots.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.24.19)

"In one year, we have progressed from a conceptual design to a flying prototype." Source: Boeing Chief Technology Officer Greg Hyslop. Boeing has conducted a first flight with a prototype personal air vehicle.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.24.19): Air Traffic Clearance

An authorization by air traffic control for the purpose of preventing collision between known aircraft, for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace. The pilot-in-command of an aircraft may not deviate from the provisions of a visual flight rules (VFR) or instrument flight rules (IFR) air traffic clearance except in an emergency or unless an amended clearance has been obtained.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.24.19)

The Fairchild Club

You need not own a Fairchild to be part of this cub and share its members enthusiasm for the airplanes. However, if your are fortunate enough to have a Fairchild airplane, the club would like to know.

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