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January 08, 2019

Airborne-Unmanned 01.08.19: Drone ID Rules, Drone Deliveries, ShockWave Tactical

Also: Fairfax Public Safety UAS, First Responder Scholarship, DeFazio Confirmed, Mid-Michigan College

The FAA is set to authorize as many as eight industry-financed projects to examine various options for airborne drone identification, according to a notice published in December in the Federal Register. A report from the Wall Street Journal indicates that the goal of the program is to "verify technologies and provide real-world data to hasten broader regulatory steps aimed at significantly expanding commercial uses of unmanned aircraft." The inability of authorities to identify and track drones has been

Airborne-Unmanned 01.08.19: Drone ID Rules, Drone Deliveries, ShockWave Tactical UAS

Also: Fairfax Public Safety UAS, First Responder Scholarship, DeFazio Confirmed, Mid-Michigan College

The FAA is set to authorize as many as eight industry-financed projects to examine various options for airborne drone identification, according to a notice published in December in the Federal Register. A report from the Wall Street Journal indicates that the goal of the program is to "verify technologies and provide real-world data to hasten broader regulatory steps aimed at significantly expanding commercial uses of unmanned aircraft." The inability of authorities to identify and track drones has been a major hurdle to the integration of UAVs into the National Airspace. The SAFIR consortium, a group of 13 public and private organisations, has been selected by Single

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London Airports Invest In Military-Style Drone Defense Systems

Move In Response To Drone Sightings Closing Gatwick Airport Before Christmas

London's Heathrow and Gatwick airport are reportedly investing millions of dollars in drone defense systems similar to the system deployed by the military during the recent closure of Gatwick Airport due to multiple drone sightings just before Christmas.

NATA, IFBOA, And QBE Aviation Announce Agreement Extension

Will Distribute Approximately $5.5 Million In Good Experience Returns (GER) To Participants

NATA, Independent Fixed Base Operators Association (IFBOA), and QBE Aviation of QBE Holdings, Inc. are pleased to announce a Good Experience Return (GER) of 26% for the close of 2017, totaling approximately $5.5 million in returns. To date, over $15 million in GER have been earned by program participants.

Flymotion Introduces DJI Drone Detection System

AeroScope Designed To Identify And Track DJI Drones

As the sUAS industry continues to show tremendous growth, there is a growing concern for public safety and air traffic safety. As a result, DJI in partnership with Flymotion has released its first drone detection system: AeroScope.

United Airlines' First 787-10 Begins Regular Service, Flying Coast To Coast

Becomes The First Carrier In The World To Operate Entire Dreamliner Family

United Airlines' first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner began regular service as UA2418, departing from Los Angeles International Airport traveling to Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday. United is the first carrier in the world to operate all three Dreamliner models, including the 787-8, 787-9 and now the longest model, the 787-10.

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Duncan Aviation’s ADS-B STCs Earn Multiple Approvals

EASA, TCAA, DGAC Recognize FAA STC Awarded In 2015 For Cessna 560/560XL, Hawker 800/800XP

Three civil aviation authorities have issued STCs to Duncan Aviation approving an upgrade of the Honeywell Primus II system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast-Out (ADS-B) in Cessna 560/560XL and Hawker 800/800XP aircraft.

Marlboro, MA Municipal Airport Sold To Developer

Buyer Plans To Close The Airport And Build An Industrial Park

The oldest privately owned commercial airport in the state of Massachusetts has been sold to a developer who plans to build an industrial park on the property.

FlightSafety International Supporting Historic Warbirds Return To Normandy

Will Provide Free Training To Pilots Embarking On The Historic Journey

FlightSafety International, a world leading aviation training provider and manufacturer of flight simulators, visual systems and displays, will support the mission of the D-Day Squadron by providing International Procedures eRecurrent training free of charge to the pilots embarking on the historic journey to put C-47s and DC-3s once again over the French coastline.

DFW Instrument Merges With Red Aviation

Will Provide Third-Party Alternative To OEMS For BizAv And GA Aftermarket Support

Texas-based DFW Aviation has merged with Red Aviation to form DFW Aviation, which hopes to provide third-party aftermarket support for business and general aviation.

General Atomics Awarded USAF SMC Hosted Payload Satellite Delivery Order

Will Launch A Satellite Provided By The French Space Agency

The United States Air Force (USAF) Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has awarded the Hosted Payload Solutions (HoPS) Mission Delivery Order for the Argos Advanced Data Collection System (A-DCS) to General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS).

Toyota-Backed Startup Reportedly Working On A 'Flying Car'

Hopes To Use The Vehicle To Light The 2020 Olympic Torch In Tokyo

A startup company backed by automaker Toyota is reportedly working on a "flying car" that it hopes can participate in the lighting of the Olympic Torch at the 2020 games in Tokyo.

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Don't Forget To Tip Your ... Flight Attendant

Frontier Airlines Asking Passengers To Include A Tip For Drink Service

Frontier Airlines has begun asking passengers to tip its flight attendants when they collect money for snacks and drinks.

Pakistani Airline Tells Cabin Crew To Watch Their Weight

Employees Can Be Grounded For Exceeding Airline's Requirements

About 1,800 cabin crew personnel working for Pakistani International Airlines recently received a memo from the carrier telling the to be cautious about their weight.

ALPA Urges Quick End To Government Shutdown

Says Airline Safety Is Being Compromised By The Impasse

ALPA president Capt. Joe DePete has written a letter to President Donald Trump urging a quick end to the government shutdown, citing issues with airline safety.

NATCA: Government Shutdown Delays Safety-Enhancing Technology

NATCA, ALPA Jointly Criticize This Disruption From The Shutdown That Will Cost Taxpayers Millions

The government shutdown is delaying one of the most effective and revolutionary efforts to modernize and enhance the safety and efficiency of the nation’s air traffic control system. The delayed program is called Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), or DataComm. CPDLC is the next generation of communications between pilots and air traffic controllers, enabling quick and accurate delivery of communications between air traffic control and the cockpit by replacing many voice communications with text messages to improve safety and efficiency. It is a key component of the FAA's important modernization program, and it now is on hold due to the unacceptable gove

ASTM International Announces Certification Program For Business Jet Cabin Crews

Will Require Candidates To Demonstrate Knowledge Of And Skills In Aircraft Safety Procedures And Cabin-Service Safety As Well As Professionalism And Discretion

ASTM International has announced a new certification program for business jet cabin crews from the organization’s affiliate, the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT).

AEA Succeeds In Gaining Recognition Of Avionics Technicians

FAA Accepts AEA's Petition To Recognize AET Certification

In response to an October 2018 petition by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the FAA has formally recognized ASTM's National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT) Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification as equivalent to formal training when showing eligibility for the issuance of a repairman certificate.

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Zenith's Kit Building Workshops Returning To The Sebring Sport Aviation Expo

Program Aimed At First-Time Airplane Builders

Back by popular demand, Zenith Aircraft Company is bringing its famous two-day hands-on kit aircraft building workshop to the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo in sunny Florida during the middle of winter. The Zenith workshops are aimed at the first-time airplane builder and have become popular with sport aviation enthusiasts who are considering whether or not to build their own aircraft, but are unsure if they have the required skills, workspace and tools.

UVify Unveiling Swarm Lightshow Drone At CES In Las Vegas

Company Teams With DR1 Racing To Form 2-Year Technology Partnership

UVify is unveiling to the public its IFO swarm lightshow drone at CES in Las Vegas this week. After reviewing the existing lightshow swarm drones currently available, UVify decided to build the IFO swarm lightshow drone from the ground up to be "the longest flying and most efficient in its class."

AirSelfie Takes Flight With New Aerial Cameras At CES 2019

Company Unveils New Fleet Of Cameras

AirSelfie is unveiling three new aerial camera models at CES 2019: AIR 100, AIR ZEN and AIR DUO. The cameras set a new standard in consumer aerial photography featuring proprietary A.I.R. (Aerial Imaging Robotics) Technology for Hands-Free Flight and A.I.M. (Autonomous Imaging Mission) programming to shoot HD photographs and videos of any chosen subject from dramatic perspectives never before possible.

Airborne-Unmanned 01.02.19: Drone Advisory Group, Forest Service, Foldable Drone

Also: Gatwick Drone Incident, Insurer Not Liable For Drone, Australia 'Crack Down', Raleigh Drone Policy

The FAA has posted a notice in the Federal Register soliciting qualified candidates to serve on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). The committee provides an open venue for the FAA and stakeholders to identify and recommend consensus-based resolutions for issues related to integration of UAS into the NAS (National Airspace System). The notice explains the responsibilities associated with DAC membership and the desired qualifications for participants. It also details the materials candidates must subm

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.08.19)

"Since I began training cabin crewmembers, there has been an ongoing request from clients for accreditation. This new program meets the need for an objective and industry-respected certification that recognizes the trained and experienced cabin crew member." Source: Louisa Fisher, program manager of cabin safety with FlightSafety International.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.08.19): Runway Condition Codes (RwyCC)

Numerical readings, provided by airport operators, that indicate runway surface contamination (for example, slush, ice, rain, etc.).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.08.19)

International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers

IFATCA is a worldwide organization representing more than fifty thousand air traffic controllers in 134 countries.

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