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July 13, 2015

Airborne 07.13.15: Airbus Beat--Electrically, RIP Jim Bede, FAA Snubs Trump

Also: MI-14 Production Re-Start, Project Zero Flying, Aviation Gateway Park, Warbirds Top Action-Attractions, Twin Otter Expands, 2020 UAV Mkt Worth $1.27B, HAI Seeks Safety Director

Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration. ANN received an email from Pipistrel USA Master Distributor Michael Coates saying that while the Pipistrel Alpha would not be the first electric airplane to cross the English Channel, neither would the Airbus E-Fan aircraft, which completed the round trip Friday. As it turns out, that distinction went to French pilot Hugues Duwal, who crossed the channel from Calais, France to Englan

Airborne 07.13.15: Airbus Beat--Electrically, RIP Jim Bede, FAA Snubs Trump

Also: MI-14 Production Re-Start, Project Zero Flying, Aviation Gateway Park, Warbirds Top Action-Attractions, Twin Otter Expands, 2020 UAV Mkt Worth $1.27B, HAI Seeks Safety Director

Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration. ANN received an email from Pipistrel USA Master Distributor Michael Coates saying that while the Pipistrel Alpha would not be the first electric airplane to cross the English Channel, neither would the Airbus E-Fan aircraft, which completed the round trip Friday. As it turns out, that distinction went to French pilot Hugues Duwal, who crossed the channel from Calais, France to England and back in his single-place electric Cri-Cri E-Cristaline aircraft just hours before Airbus made the attempt in the other direction in the E-Fan. One of the icons of th

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Russian Helicopters Plans To Re-Start MI-14 Production

Amphibious Helicopter Demonstrated At St. Petersburg, Russia Maritime Defense Show

During the 7th International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS 2015), which was being held in St. Petersburg from July 1 to 5, Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) announced potential plans for the renewed production of the unique amphibious Mi-14 helicopter. The multirole helicopter can land and taxi on water, and also take off from water.

Analyst: Military Fixed Wing Market Grows Due To Procurement And Modernization

The Combat And Special Mission Application Segments Will Be Important Revenue Sources In The Face Of Continuing Budget Cuts

Procurement and modernization programs designed to enhance air capabilities that support the ground and naval domains continue to be the major reason for growth of the global military fixed wing market. Next-generation platforms, including modern multirole combat and special mission aircraft are likely to dominate the market for the coming ten years.

Second Instrument Delivered For NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Mission

Will Look For Water And Organic Materials On Asteroid Bennu

An instrument that will explore the surface of a primitive asteroid in search of water and organic materials has arrived at Lockheed Martin Space Systems in Denver for installation onto NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx).

Warbirds Top Action-Attractions In Communities Across The U.S. And Canada

CAF Says Now Is The Time To Book For 2016 Air Show Season

Good clean fun with an experiential and educational twist. That's how the CAF describes an appearance by vintage warbirds in a community, whether for an air show or just a way to bring people to a local airport. Visitors become 'hands-on-heroes' to honor the service and memory of those who achieved Victory in WWII 70 years ago.

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NuSTAR Stares Deep Into Hidden Lairs Of Black Holes

Telescope Sees Phenomena Through Blankets Of Gas And Dust

Some of the "biggest and baddest" black holes around are buried under thick blankets of gas and dust. These monsters in the middle of galaxies are actively devouring material, but their hidden nature makes observing them a challenge.

ESA Teams Ready For Europe's Next Weather Satellite

Spacecraft Scheduled For Launch July 15

Ground control teams are ready to shepherd Europe’s next weather satellite through its critical first days in orbit, ensuring it is working and healthy in the harsh environment of space.

Japan’s Peach Aviation Introduces FlySmart With Airbus On iPad

EFB Solution Will Include Airbus Flight Operation Manuals

Peach Aviation, Japan’s Low Cost Carrier (LCC), has selected “FlySmart with Airbus” on iPad, the Airbus Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution.

Viking Assigns Fenix Aviation As Series 400 Twin Otter Sales Representative

Fenix Territory To Include Several Countries In Central & South America

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has assigned Fenix Aviation CA. with offices in Miami, Caracas, Barbados, Bogota and Panama, to become a sales representative for the Viking Twin Otter Series 400 in several Central American and South America countries, including Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.

XCOR Has Hosted Its First XCOR Lynx Customer Day

'Operation Hangar 61' Welcomed Participants From Five Continents

The first XCOR Lynx customer day was held last month in Mojave, CA. Directed by XCOR Space Expeditions, the experience included 41 guests from 14 countries and 5 continents visiting XCOR in Mojave and attending XCOR events in Los Angeles, including a tour of the California Science Center and Griffith Observatory.

NASA Awards Raytheon $240 Million Contract For Earth Science Data System

Latest Contract Continues Raytheon's Contributions To Nasa's Environmental Science Efforts Dating Back To 1992

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center has awarded the Raytheon Company a five year contract valued at up to $240 million to continue its support of the Earth Observing Systems Data and Information System (EOSDIS). This system ingests, archives and makes earth science data available to the scientific community worldwide.

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Al Ain Air Show To Feature Head-To-Head Competitions

Digital Voting By Spectators Will Be Considered

The 11th edition of the Al Ain Air Show in Abu Dhabi will feature competitions that organizers hope will let attendees feel more engaged with the event.

FAA Proposes $52,500 Civil Penalty Against Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters

Company Alleged Violated Hazardous Materials Regulations

The FAA has proposed a $52,500 civil penalty against Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters Inc., of Fountain Valley, CA for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Airborne OSH14 Day 1 Redux: MVP Unveil, One Week Wonder, Bendix-King!

Also: Jack Pelton Speaks Out-Part 1, Congressman Todd Rokita, Turbo-Sonex, Superior Skyhawk Engine Replacement, Avidyne Cert!

A new sport plane that is designed to operate from runways, water, snow and ice has been introduced at EAA AirVenture. The MVP Aero is claiming it’s the world's Most Versatile Plane. This new class of all-season airplane is targeted for people who love the outdoors and want to enjoy it with an airplane. More than just an amphibian, the unique lifting canopy turns the forward part of the fuselage into a deck that can also be converted into a closed camper. On the first day of EAA Ai

AeroSports Update: What’s The Deal With A 2-Place Ultralight?

A 2-Place Ultralight May Look Good But, In Fact, There Is No Such Thing

Flying a lightweight aircraft that lets you ‘hang-out’ in the breeze looks like a lot of fun…and it is. We generally think of these types of airplanes as ultralights, but if it’s a 2 place airplane, that term doesn’t apply.

Klyde Morris (07.13.15)

Finally! An Explanation For Some Of The Strange Goings-On At AOPA

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 07.10.15: Jim Bede Passes, Electro-CriCri Channel-Cross, Cool City STC

Also: AMA Editorial, Bombardier Safety Stand-Down, AirVenture Innovation Preview, Barnstorming: Leaving For Oshkosh, 'Green' ATR Demonstrator, UAV Dam Inspection -- and More!

Just as we were putting this episode of Airborne to bed late Thursday, we learned two pieces of news... good and bad. Unfortunately, we have confirmed that sport aviation pioneer and designer Jim Bede passed away July 9th, due to a sudden illness. On a more positive note, we can report that Airbus will not get the drop on Pipistrel by being the first to electro-fly the English Channel... because a

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Report: Commercial UAV Market Worth $1.27 Billion By 2020

Annual Growth Rate Forecast To Be Over 109 Percent

According to a new market research report "UAV Drone Market for Commercial by Type (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Quad Rotor), Technology (Energy & Propulsion System, Automation, Collision Avoidance), Application (Government, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Retail) & Geography - Global Forecast to 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the total Commercial UAV Market was valued at $15.22 Million in 2014, and is expected to reach $1.27 Billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 109.31% between 2014 and 2020.

FAA Grants MT-Propeller STC For 5-Blade Prop On PA-46-310P/-350P

Installation Already Approved By EASA

The FAA has issued an STC (SA03542NY) to MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH for the installation of its next generation Quiet Fan Jet 5-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR203-58d on PA-46-310P/-350P Jet Prop aircraft powered by the PT6A-21/-34/-35.

Teamsters Local 357 Files Lawsuit Against Republic Airways

Pilots’ Union Calls On Company To 'Agree To A Fair Contract'

Teamsters Local 357 in Plainfield, IN has filed a lawsuit against Republic Airways for unilaterally changing pilots’ working conditions regarding “open time” flying without first agreeing with the union about those changes. More than 2,200 Republic pilots are members of Local 357 and have been seeking a fair contract from the company since 2007.

Rockwell Collins Will Bring King Air Featuring Pro Line Fusion To AirVenture

Business Aviation’s Only Certified Touchscreen Primary Flight Displays To Make Oshkosh Debut

Rockwell Collins will be showcasing commercial aviation’s only certified touchscreen primary flight displays AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. The Pro Line Fusion advanced avionics system will be available for the public to see and touch aboard Rockwell Collins’ King Air 250, which will be on display in the company’s AirVenture exhibit.

Playboy Model Sues Airline Over Cockpit Selfies

Pilot And Copilot Have Been Fired From Aerolineas Argentinas

First, there were the cockpit selfies of Playboy model Victoria Xipolitakis posing with the pilot and copilot of an Aerolineas Argentinas airplane reportedly taken during takeoff and landing ... with at least one showing the model touching the airliner's controls.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.13.15)

Aero Linx: The Illinois Pilot's Association Thank you for visiting the Illinois Pilot's Association. We are a statewide organization of both pilots and non-pilots who are committed to preserving and advancing general aviation in the state of Illinois. The IPA is an affiliate of the United States Pilot Association. Currently the IPA consists of five local chapters, as well as additional "at-large" members. Local Chapters hold regular monthly meetings, monitor aviation interests in the their local area, hold social activities, and sponsor safety seminars. At the state level, IPA monitors aviation issues across Illinois, including pending legislation. A state IPA Board of Directors meeting is held every other month at va

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.13.15): Final Approach Fix

Final Approach Fix The fix from which the final approach (IFR) to an airport is executed and which identifies the beginning of the final approach segment. It is designated on Government charts by the Maltese Cross symbol for nonprecision approaches and the lightning bolt symbol for precision approaches; or when ATC directs a lower-than-published glideslope/path intercept altitude, it is the resultant actual point of the glideslope/path intercept.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.13.15)

"The commercial UAV market is expected to witness a prominent growth and is expected to scale up to $1.27 Billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 109.31% between 2014 and 2020, according to the report. With about 72% share in the overall, the rotary blade segment is expected to be the major contributor to the overall market. The segment is expected to reach $970 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 110.61% between 2014 and 2020."

Source: Details from an interesting report, "UAV Drone Market for Commercial by Type (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Quad Rotor), Technology (Energy & Propulsion System, Automation, Collision Avoidance), Application (Government, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Retail) & Geography - Global Forecast to

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