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NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmations Of NTSB Members Graham, Chapman

Board Now Back To Full Strength At Five Members

The NBAA welcomes the Senate confirmations of Michael Graham and Thomas Chapman to serve as members of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The Senate voted on the matter Dec. 19.

Bombardier Delivers Learjet 75 Aircraft to Holand Automotive Group

Eight-Passenger Aircraft Will Be Available For Charter Out Of Montreal

Bombardier has delivered a fully equipped Learjet 75 aircraft to Montreal-based leasing firm Holand Automotive Group.

Payload Integration Underway For Arianespace's Year-Opening Ariane 5 Mission

Two Satellites Will Be Carried Into Orbit By The Launcher

Payload integration is underway for Arianespace’s first mission of 2020 – designated Flight VA251 – which will orbit satellites at the service of two long-time partners using an Ariane 5 launch vehicle.

F-16 Downs Drone During Cruise Missile Defense Testing

Tests AGR-20A Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Laser-Guided Rocket

The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron shot down a subscale drone using an AGR-20A Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System laser-guided rocket Dec. 19, providing a proof of concept for using rockets queued from an F-16 Fighting Falcon targeting pod as viable munitions to perform cruise missile defense.

Boeing, Turkish Airlines Reach Compensation Agreement

Totals $225 Million Related To Grounding Of The 737 MAX

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have reached a compensation agreement stemming from the grounding of the 737 MAX airplane, according to the airline.

Sheltair Poised For Pro Football Traffic In South Florida

Slot Reservation System Now Open

In preparation for the Super Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL February 2, Sheltair has announced dedicated services and launched a new slot reservation system to streamline travel plans for the year’s mega sporting event.

SkyWatch To Build Autonomous Space Systems For The Canadian Space Agency

Will Use Artificial Intelligence And Big Data Analytics For The Program

SkyWatch has been selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to complete Phase I of the Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics for Advanced Autonomous Space Systems challenge in July 2019. During this phase of the project,SkyWatch will work closely with the CSA to develop and deliver a system concept that aims to demonstrate the technical feasibility and commercial potential of applying artificial intelligence and big data analytics to the data from multiple space missions collected by the CSA.

New Boeing Satellite Offers Greater Coverage, Efficiency Than Predecessors

Latest Variants Of The Company's 702 Satellites For The U.S. Air Force

Boeing has developed a new variant of its 702 satellite for the U.S. Air Force’s Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) constellation, one that offers both greater bandwidth efficiency and signal power than previous satellites in the fleet.

Boeing To Deliver AH-64E Apache Helicopters To Three Allied Countries

Nearly 50 Foreign Military Sales Orders Valued At More Than $560 Million

Boeing and the U.S. Army have finalized orders from three nations to provide their armed forces with the new, more capable AH-64E Apache model. The contracts are for the remanufacture of 47 existing AH-64D Apaches. The total combined value of the orders is more than $560 million.

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Aero-TV: Anthony Jimenez - Sling Pilot Academy Scholarship Recipient

Anthony Scored a $20K Award To Achieve His Dream Of Becoming A Professional Pilot

Throughout his journey from Costa Rica to the United States, California student pilot, Anthony ‘Tony’ Jimenez, has dreamed of becoming a professional aviator. Even with aggressive new programs like the ones offered by the Sling Pilot Academy (SPA), such pursuits seem daunting at first. But Anthony’s recent win in a $20K scholarship competition will help make his dream achievable as he works towards his goal of joining the worldwide aviation community as a professional pilot.

Connecticut Signs Participating Addendum With Avion Unmanned

Company Will Provide Drone Services To State Public Agencies

Avion Unmanned has signed a Participating Addendum with the State of Connecticut and all its State Agencies, Political Subdivisions and Institutions in accordance with Connecticut General Statute §4a-54. This contract opens the door for Avion Unmanned to provide UAS services to state and local government agencies in Connecticut.

Barnstorming: We Should. We Can. But… Will We?

Looking At The Low Points Of The Last Year Or So Reveals Much To Be Concerned About… But Who, How, and When Will The Industry React To Correct?

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill The last few months have been exceptionally busy… so please excuse my not reaching out to you in a timelier manner. Still, in the meantime, I have been heavily engaged in projects that I feel will improve the lot of the aviation community. At least, I hope they will. There is much happening at the ANN Family Ranch.

DJI Introduces The Zenmuse XT S A New High Frame-Rate Thermal Imaging Camera

A New High Frame-Rate Thermal Imaging Camera

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has introduced a new thermal imaging camera, the Zenmuse XT S, for DJI’s Matrice 200 Series drones. The camera features an infrared thermal imaging sensor with high thermal sensitivity and resolutions for clear and detailed thermal imagery.

Air Kiribati Receives Its First E190-E2 Jet

Carrier Is The Launch Operator For The Aircraft In The Asia-Pacific Region

Air Kiribati, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kiribati, has received its first E190-E2 jet. Embraer announced the contract with the Government of Kiribati, in partnership with its national airline, Air Kiribati, in December 2018. The airline ordered two E190-E2s and has purchase rights for two more.

AW609 Tiltrotor In Final Production Configuration Flies In Philadelphia

Program Enters Into Its Final Development And Ground/Flight Testing Stages

The fourth AW609 tiltrotor, fully representative of the final production configuration, successfully performed its first flight at Leonardo’s Philadelphia plant on Dec. 23, entering the final program development and ground/flight testing stages.

Germany Certifies P2002 Sierra MkII Light Aircraft In 600kg Category

Aircraft Is Available In The Ultralight, U.S. Light Sport Aircraft And Experimental Categories

Germany has certified the Tecnam low-wing P2002 Sierra MkII light aircraft to its new 600kg rules. The latest version of the EASA Basic Regulation now allows for 600kg (1,322 pounds) MTOW Ultralight (UL) aircraft under the control of the CAA’s of the member states.

Lockheed Martin Delivers 134 F-35s In 2019

Exceeds Annual Commitment, Has Tripled Production Since 2016

Lockheed Martin delivered the 134th F-35 aircraft for the year just before the end of the year, exceeding the joint government and industry 2019 delivery goal of 131 aircraft.

Five Fatally Injured In Louisiana Accident

Piper PA-31T Went Down Just After Takeoff From Lafayette Regional Airport

A Piper PA-31T Cheyenne II went down shortly after takeoff Saturday from Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT) resulting in the fatal injury of five of the six people on board.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.02.20)

"Providing a simplified direct path for government agencies at all levels to request unmanned aircraft operations is finally a reality." Source: Taylor Abington, Senior Program Manager of Avion Unmanned.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.02.20): Charted Visual Flight Procedure Approach

An approach conducted while operating on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan which authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to proceed visually and clear of clouds to the airport via visual landmarks and other information depicted on a charted visual flight procedure.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.02.20)

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Board Now Back To Full Strength At Five Members

Eight-Passenger Aircraft Will Be Available For Charter Out Of Montreal

Two Satellites Will Be Carried Into Orbit By The Launcher

Tests AGR-20A Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Laser-Guided Rocket

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Totals $225 Million Related To Grounding Of The 737 MAX

Slot Reservation System Now Open

Will Use Artificial Intelligence And Big Data Analytics For The Program

Latest Variants Of The Company's 702 Satellites For The U.S. Air Force

Nearly 50 Foreign Military Sales Orders Valued At More Than $560 Million

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Anthony Scored a $20K Award To Achieve His Dream Of Becoming A Professional Pilot

Company Will Provide Drone Services To State Public Agencies

Looking At The Low Points Of The Last Year Or So Reveals Much To Be Concerned About… But Who, How, and When Will The Industry React To Correct?

A New High Frame-Rate Thermal Imaging Camera

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Carrier Is The Launch Operator For The Aircraft In The Asia-Pacific Region

Program Enters Into Its Final Development And Ground/Flight Testing Stages

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Piper PA-31T Went Down Just After Takeoff From Lafayette Regional Airport

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