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May 12, 2019

ICAO Council President Emphasizes Near And Long-Term Air Transport Priorities

Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu Met With Air Transport Leaders During Recent European Mission

During his recent European mission, ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu met with air transport leaders to discuss matters relating to aviation training, human resources development and the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals, the accelerating progress of new aircraft and air services innovations now confronting global air transport regulators and operators, exponential growth and rapid digitalization of air services and the continuous efforts toward reduced air transport emissions being pursued sector-wide.

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United Provides Discounted Fares, Free Checked Bikes For AIDS/LifeCyclists

Carrier Helps Cyclists Flying To California For Bike Ride From San Francisco To Los Angeles To Raise Awareness About The Ongoing HIV/AIDS Epidemic

United Airlines is offering an airfare discount and free checked bikes for customers flying to ride in the AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Available for purchase now, the discount is valid for cyclists booking travel originating worldwide to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne (SNA), and Burbank (BUR) airports, between May 26 to June 11.

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SAFEE Flight Expo Honors Pioneering Women Aviators Of S. Florida

OBAP South Florida President Dr. Sheila Chamberlain, Silver Airways’ Pilot Julie Wang Among Those Recognized

Operation SAFEE Flight (Showcasing Aviation for Empowering Education), whose goal is to introduce as many youth, young adults and members of our community to the huge impact that aviation has in South Florida, honored inspiring South Florida women aviation pioneers at the recent South Florida Air Expo.

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Airborne 05.10.19: Dornier Seawings, King Air Autothrottle, N9M Report

Also: Afghan Pilot Training Shutdown, New Presidential Heli, WestJet Ratifies, Jet Aviation Acquires

Dornier Seawings is introducing a new product line purely for governmental operators: the Orca, which the company says will be the world’s most advanced amphibious mission platform. The Orca is based on the Seastar, with the same features and advantages but optional internal and external mission equipment stations. The main concept of the Orca is to enhance typical maritime security missions, while merging seaborne and airborne operations. The FAA has awarded an STC to Innovative Solutions & Su

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Hamburg Aviation Expands Support For Urban Air Mobility

Unveils Next Stage For Successful 'Windrove' Network

The City of Hamburg, Germany is significantly expanding its activities supporting the development of urban air mobility and the civilian use of drones. Senator Michael Westhagemann, Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport and Innovation, announced the move on Tuesday night at a Parliamentary Evening in Hamburg’s state representative office in Berlin.

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Twenty Students Earn Karen K. Duncan Scholarship

Will Benefit From A Total Of $80,000 Towards Their Educations

Supporting local communities is one of Duncan Aviation’s core values. One way the company invests in its communities is through the children of its team members. For more than 20 years, Duncan Aviation has advanced the futures of students through the Karen K. Duncan Scholarship program.

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NRL Tests Sensor On-Orbit Aboard The ISS To Protect Space-Based Assets

Space PlasmA Diagnostic suitE (SPADE) Experiment Launched To The Station May 4

Developed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Plasma Physics Division, in conjunction with the Spacecraft Engineering Department, the Space PlasmA Diagnostic suitE (SPADE) experiment launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the International Space Station onboard the SpaceX Dragon resupply mission (CRS-17), May 4.

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2-REG Aircraft Registry Reaches 500 Aircraft

Latest Addition Of A Boeing 737-800 Marks The Registry’s Key Milestone

The States of Guernsey Aircraft Registry (“2-REG”) has registered its 500th aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, reaching a key milestone in its rapid growth since the registry’s formation in December 2013.

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Aircraft Electrical Systems Market Worth $41.7 Billion By 2025

Annual Growth Forecast At 5.67% Through The Period

The aircraft electrical systems market is projected to grow from $29.9 billion in 2019 to $41.7 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.67% during the forecast period. Lightweight wiring in aircraft electrical systems and advancements of high-density battery solutions for electric aircraft are expected to be the major factors driving the market.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.12.19)

Aero Linx: The Grumman-Gang The Grumman-Gang are airplane owners, pilots and others who fly or wished they flew the so called "Grumman" light aircraft and who keep in touch by e-mail, exchanging information about maintenance, where to get parts, etc, and to remind people about fly-ins where cyber pals can press the flesh. People come and go but there are usually about 1000 active folks at any time. They have been brought together by Mark Matthews of Hillsboro OR, who originated the Grumman-Gang and who pays for and operates the mailing list that distributes mail among Grumman-Gang subscribers.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.12.19): Instrument Departure Procedure

Departure Procedure

A preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) departure procedure published for pilot use, in graphic or textual format, that provides obstruction clearance from the terminal area to the appropriate en route structure. There are two types of DP, Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP), printed either textually or graphically, and, Standard Instrument Departure (SID), which is always printed graphically.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.12.19)

“Our motto for what SAFEE is striving to accomplish is to prepare our youth to launch into skies that have no limits. This was our 8th annual SFLA Aviation Expo, and our plan is to encourage youth to be inspired by these great women aviators and also understand that aviation offers them career opportunities that truly have no limits. Industry partners have joined with SAFEE to make it possible for the youth to fulfill their future goals.” Source: SAFEE Flight Founder and Director Darrell Roberts, commenting on Operation SAFEE Flight (Showcasing Aviation for Empowering Education), whose goal is to introduce as many youth, young adults and members of our community to the huge impact that aviation has in South Florida. They r

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