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July 17, 2019

Airborne 07.17.19: Sling NGT, Twin Tigers Aerobatic Team, Able Flight

Also: PilotVision Augmented Reality, Becker Avionics, Unleaded Avgas Replacement, Missing Man Stole Plane

At the typical ‘Joe’s Flight School’ seen at many American airports, the average flight training aircraft often doesn’t look so much different than the one your father might have flown… or your grandfather, for that matter. The Airplane Factory has an alternative to yesterday’s battered trainers with the all-new Sling NGT (Next-Generation Trainer), a sporty, modern, FADEC-equipped, training aircraft. First; the Sling NGT looks like what a modern trainer should look like… with a big, high-visibility sliding bubble canopy, a modern Rotax engine, and a brand new G3X glass panel. The Twin Tigers Aerobatic Team is the 2019 recipient of

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Uber's Urban Air Mobility Supply Chain Is Optimizing Cost Per Flight Hour

Using Price Cost Analytics To Advance Their Future Electric Aircraft

Price Systems, a company providing cost estimation software and research since 1975, is helping Uber and Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft innovators convert the concept of affordably flying to work or sharing an air taxi a reality, soon, using Price Cost Analytics.

Diamond Offers SiriusXM Subscription With New Aircraft Purchase

Includes 3 Months Of SiriusXM Aviation Weather & Audio Services

SiriusXM and Diamond Aircraft have announced that Diamond will provide its customers with a three-month subscription to SiriusXM’s satellite-delivered aviation weather, information, and audio programming services with the purchase of a new aircraft.

Airbus Helicopters Develops Its Presence In Italy

Acquires Its Distributor And 50-Year Partner Aersud Elicotteri And Opens A Dedicated Customer Center

Airbus Helicopters has strengthened its footprint in Italy with the acquisition of its distributor and 50-year partner Aersud Elicotteri.

Airobotics Unveils First In-House Developed Payload

Highly Drone-Stabilized Trion Payload Shown At The Security & Defense Expo

Automated drone startup, Airobotics unveiled a highly drone-stabilized payload for inspection and security applications at ADS’ 2019 Warrior Expo East. Named Trion, this payload marks Airobotics’ first in-house developed and manufactured sensor for the market—available both with and independent of—its leading automated drone hardware and data insights platform.

Delta’s 50th U.S.-Produced A321 Powered With Sustainable Jet Fuel

Company Envisions Supporting Industrial Production Of Sustainable Fuels For Aviation In The Southeastern U.S.

Airbus has expanded its aircraft deliveries using sustainable jet fuel blends, with one of the latest involving the milestone 50th A320 family jetliner provided to Delta Air Lines from Airbus’ production facility in Mobile, Alabama.

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More Electric Aircraft USA Plans Seattle Conference

Event To Be Held In Mid-September

More Electric Aircraft USA will bring together relevant stakeholders to ensure maximum knowledge transfer and professional exchange. During a full three-days-program with lectures and interactive workshops you will meet international experts from OEMs, suppliers, and academia to discuss, hear and learn about their experiences and challenges in the fields of More Electric Aircraft.

Portugal Places Firm Order For The Multi-Mission Airlift KC-390

Will Acquire Five Of The Aircraft Beginning In 2023

The Portuguese Government announced today a firm order of five multi-mission airlifters Embraer KC-390 as part of the process to modernize Portuguese Air Force capacities to support national Armed Forces operations and increase readiness in missions of public interest. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2023.

India's True Jet To Double Its Fleet Carrier Celebrating Its 4th Anniversary

Carrier Celebrating Its 4th Anniversary

Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd, operating under the name TruJet has entered into agreements which will enable the airline to double its fleet to 10 ATR-72 aircraft by the end of 2019. Starting with two ATR-72 aircraft in July 2015, TruJet now operates 5 ATR-72 aircraft in its fleet and connects 20 destinations in India. TruJet is celebrating its 4th Anniversary on 12 July, 2019.

Plane On Display In A Bar Draws The Attention Of The Air Force

ELT Still On The Airplane Was Somehow Activated

It sounds like the beginning of a joke. You're sitting in a bar in Portland, OR when a bunch of military guys come in looking for a crashed airplane ... the one inside the building that the owners intended to hang from the rafters of the establishment.

Southwest Airlines Announces Promotion Of Stacy Malphurs

Named Vice President Supply Chain Management

Southwest Airlines has promoted Stacy Malphurs to vice president Supply Chain Management. Malphurs replaces Bill Tiffany, who recently left Southwest.

Nine Fatally Injured In Skydiving Aircraft Accident In Sweden

Were Aboard A GippsAero GA8 Airvan

A GippsAero GA8 Airvan on a skydiving flight went down Monday on Storsandskar Island in the Ume river outside Umea, Sweden, resulting in the fatal injury of all nine people on board.

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FAA Revises SAIB For Some Airbus Helicopters

Applies To Certain AS350 Aircraft With Crash-Resistant Fuel Systems Installed Under STC

The FAA has revised SAIB SW-17-23, which advises registered owners and operators of certain Airbus Helicopters of FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) that install crash-resistant fuel systems that comply with the latest safety standards.

UAL, AA Extend Boeing 737 MAX Cancellations

Both Airlines Say The Planes Will Remain On The Ground Through At Least Early November

Two U.S. carriers operating the Boeing 737 MAX have extended cancellations of flights using the airplane through at least early November, according to the airlines.

United Bringing Boeing 787-8 To AirVenture

Airline Is Launching A New Scholarship Program

United Airlines and EAA are showcasing their expanded partnership in a variety of ways at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Anchored by a United Boeing 787-8 slated for static display on Boeing Plaza on Wednesday, July 24, the airline is also highlighting its proud legacy of supporting women in aviation.

The Airplane Factory Unveils Sling NGT

TAF’s Sling ‘Next-Generation Trainer’ Is Today’s Truly Modern Flight Training Platform

At the typical ‘Joe’s Flight School’ seen at many American airports, the average flight training aircraft often doesn’t look so much different than the one your father might have flown… or your grandfather, for that matter.

Pipistrel Alpha Trainer Aircraft Drafted Into The USAF

Being Used To Train Potential Future USAF Pilots In The A.C.E. Solo Flight Program

The Pipistrel Alpha trainer aircraft has been successfully used to train Future Air Force Pilots in the Aviation-Character-Education (A.C.E.) Solo Flight Program.

Able Flight Class of 2019 To Receive Their Wings at EAA AirVenture

Ceremony Tuesday July 23rd 10:00 AM at Theater In The Woods

Able Flight’s “Class of 2019” will be honored at a wings pinning ceremony on Tuesday, July 23rd at 10:00 AM at Theater In The Woods at EAA AirVenture. Seven scholarship recipients earned their pilot certificates in the program this year, and five will be on stage to receive their pilot wings. Special guests will include Aviation Hall of Fame inductee Patty Wagstaff.

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Airline Pilot Academy Acquires Two Tecnam Aircraft

French Flight School Adds P2010 Airplanes To Its Fleet

On July 3, French flight school APA Training (Airline Pilot Academy) took delivery of its first two Tecnam P2010 215 HP single-engine piston (SEP) aircraft. A twin-engine P2006T and further P2010 four-seaters will follow shortly.

National Naval Aviation Museum Commemorates Apollo 11 50th Anniversary

Holding Weekend Celebration July 20 And 21

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, the National Naval Aviation Museum recently opened a new exhibit on Friday, July 12, and will be hosting a space-themed celebration the weekend of July 20-21.

Airborne 07.15.19: Sporty's Foundation, World Circumnavigation, Pipistrel

Also: WJZ-CBS Adds Robinson R66, Hartzell @ OSH19, Embraer's 'TechLion' E195-E2, Special Mission Aircraft Market

At 12:12:23 UTC last Thursday, Action Aviation Chairman Hamish Harding, Astronaut Terry Virts and crew made history by beating the world record for any aircraft flying over the North and South poles in a Qatar Executive Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. The mission’s record flight time is 46 hours, 39 minutes and 38 seconds. “Our mission, titled One More Orbit, pays homage to the Apollo 11 moon landing achievement, by highlighting how humans push the boundaries of aeronautics,” sa

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.17.19)

"American is extending cancellations for the MAX through Nov. 2. By doing so, our customers and team members can more reliably plan their upcoming travel on American. In total, approximately 115 flights per day will be canceled through Nov. 2." Source: Statement by American Airlines.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.17.19): Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)

A system designed to determine an aircraft’s clearance above the Earth and provides limited predictability about aircraft position relative to rising terrain.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.17.19)

Buzz Aldrin Is Looking Forward, Not Back—And He Has A Plan To Bring NASA Along

The second man to walk on the Moon recently sat down with Ars Technica for an in-depth interview about the future of humans in space, and his view of what NASA should be doing to move the effort forward.

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