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April 20, 2018

Airborne 04.20.18: Continental Jet-A Seminole, SWA Fallout, NYC NIMBY's Helo's

Also: Teamsters Talk Allegiant, Coleman Young Airport, Miracle Flights, IN Av Repair Biz Cleared

Piper has selected the Continental Motors CD-170 compression ignition engine fueled with Jet-A to power the next generation of the Piper PA-44 Seminole. After selecting the CD-155 Jet-A engine to power the Archer DX, Piper Aircraft extends its Jet-A powered range of trainer aircraft with the PA-44. By transitioning to Jet-A burning engines, the Seminole DX addresses the requirements expressed by many customers across the world, especially in the many regions where Avgas availability and cost is a concern. "O

Airborne 04.20.18: Continental Jet-A Seminole, SWA Fallout, NYC NIMBY's v Helo's

Also: Teamsters Talk Allegiant, Coleman Young Airport, Miracle Flights, IN Av Repair Biz Cleared

Piper has selected the Continental Motors CD-170 compression ignition engine fueled with Jet-A to power the next generation of the Piper PA-44 Seminole. After selecting the CD-155 Jet-A engine to power the Archer DX, Piper Aircraft extends its Jet-A powered range of trainer aircraft with the PA-44. By transitioning to Jet-A burning engines, the Seminole DX addresses the requirements expressed by many customers across the world, especially in the many regions where Avgas availability and cost is a concern. "Our relationship with Piper on the Archer DX has allowed Continental Motors to expand its products to provide solutions required by pilot training organizations across the wor

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ESA Signs Collaboration Agreement For Commercial Lunar Missions

Will Work With Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) And Goonhilly Earth Station

ESA has signed a collaboration agreement with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and Goonhilly Earth Station (GES) for Commercial Lunar Mission Support Services at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, USA. This innovative commercial partnership for exploration aims to develop a European lunar telecommunications and navigation infrastructure, including the delivery of payloads and nanosats to lunar orbit.

Cessna Skyhawk Sees Increased Demand In China

Takes Orders For 52 Aircraft At ABACE 2018

Textron Aviation has received orders for 52 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft. All deliveries are expected to be completed within 2018.

DroneShield Protects NASCAR Races In Texas

Technology Was Used During 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series At The Texas Motor Speedway

The Fort Worth Police Department has confirmed that DroneShield’s products were used by the Texas State Department of Public Safety, the Denton County Sheriff, the Fort Worth Police Department, the Texas Forest Service, and the Texas Rangers for the protection of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Sikorsky Announces German Industrialization For Heavy Lift Helo Competition

CH-53K Delivers The Lowest Risk Platform That Will Exceed The Customer's Operational Requirements

Sikorsky has announced its German industrialization plan for competing in the German Air Force "Schwerer Transporthubschrauber" (STH) Program with the world class heavy lift helicopter, the CH-53K King Stallion. Rheinmetall Group, which has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Sikorsky, will lead in-service support for the CH-53K.

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Airbus Pushes Mission-Critical Standard Solutions For 5G Networks

The Third Generation Partnership Project’s Pursuit Of A Complete Mission-Critical Standard Solution Moves On

Airbus will intensively contribute to the next steps in finding a global standard for mission-critical multimedia group communication. After the 3rd Generation Partnership Project’s (3GPP) completion of release 14 of secure multimedia group communication in December 2017, Airbus and its partners within 3GPP are now working on release 15 and 16 by the end of 2019.

FAA Approves STC For Digital Engine Display Upgrade On Cessna 441s

Carpenter Avionics Announces Big Sky MVP STC Uses Dual Electronics International MVP-50T Displays

The FAA has approved an STC allowing Carpenter Avionics to install its Big Sky MVP STC digital engine display upgrade on Cessna Conquest II/441-series turboprop aircraft. This is the first commercially available digital engine system upgrade certified for this venerable aircraft model and the first commercially available STC for a twin turboprop aircraft application of the highly regarded Electronics International MVP-50T system. The complete STC kit is available now for installation by Carpenter Avionics or by other Repair Stations.

Bombardier Completes First Ka-Band High-Speed Internet Installation In Singapore

In-Service Global 6000 Aircraft Visits Singapore Service Center

Bombardier and Honeywell announced today the latest delivery milestone in the installation of the revolutionary Ka-band satellite broadband technology aboard Bombardier Global and Challenger business jets. Bombardier’s award-winning Singapore service center installed its first Ka-band system on an in-service Global 6000 aircraft. In 2016, the Singapore service center installed the first-ever Ka-band system on an in-service Global 5000 aircraft.

P&W Grows Geared Turbofan Engine Repair Supplier Network

Adds Two Facilities To Support 1100G-JM Engine

Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp has announced that it will expand its global network of providers that maintain the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to include five repair suppliers that will support the PW1100G-JM engine.

FLYT Launches Industry First Digital Helicopter Booking Platform

Rotary World Following Successful Private Jet Booking Disruptors

FLYT, a digital helicopter booking service allowing customers to instantly view quotes from an extensive range of UK helicopter operators and book online via desktop, tablet or smartphone, is now live with the aim of lowering the cost of rotary travel and making it more accessible to a wider customer base.

Marines Complete First F/A-18, APKWS Operational Flights

New Weapons Increase Available Ordnance Per Aircraft

The Marine Corps’ F/A-18 squadrons recently flew with the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), a highly accurate 2.75 rocket that provides air-to-ground weapon support.

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Detroit Declines Private Investment In Coleman Young Airport

Avflight Had Offered $4 Million For A Modern Terminal And Hangars

The City of Detroit recently declined an offer from FBO Avflight to invest $4 million in a modern terminal and new hangars at Coleman Y. Young airport, also known as Detroit City Airport (KDET).

Deer Jet Extends Honeywell Protection Plan

Asia Pacific's Largest Business Jet Operator Saves Nearly $1 Million In Maintenance Costs

Honeywell has signed a three-year contract with Deer Jet, the largest business aviation operator in Asia Pacific, to enroll 12 aircraft from its Gulfstream fleet into the Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan and another nine aircraft into the Honeywell Mechanical Protection Plan. Existing protection plans on Deer Jet aircraft have already saved the company nearly $1 million.

FAA To Issue AD For CFM56-7B Fan Blades

Engine Type That Powered Southwest 737 Involved In Uncontained Engine Failure

The FAA will issue an Airworthiness Directive (AD) within the next two weeks that will require inspections of certain CFM56-7B engines. The directive will require an ultrasonic inspection of fan blades when they reach a certain number of takeoffs and landings. Any blades that fail the inspection will have to be replaced.

Textron Aviation Suspends Work On Citation Hemisphere

Cites Continuing Issues With Safran Silvercrest Engine

Textron Aviation has suspended work on the Citation Hemisphere large business jet, citing ongoing problems with the Safran Silvercrest engine selected to power the new airplane.

ABACE2018 Signals Blue Skies For Business Aviation In Asia And Beyond

Bolen Says The Event Was Successful On All Levels

As the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) concluded its third and final day, organizers said that on several levels, the show underscored the promising future for business aviation in the Asian region.

USAF Thunderbirds Return To Flying

Team Operational For The First Time Since Pilot's Fatal Injury

The USAF Thunderbirds demonstration team has resumed operations and practice following the fatal injury of pilot Major Stephen "Cajun" Del Bagno during training on April 4.

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Rotax Receives Award At AERO Friedrichshafen

Recognized As 'Best Drive Train' By The German Aviation Magazine 'aerokurier'

BRP-Rotax aircraft engines have named "Best Powertrain" by German aviation magazine ‘aerokurier’. The award was presented at the AERO Friedrichshafen Air Show in Germany.

Second Legacy Airline Contracts With APS For Upset Recovery Training

Providing FAA-Mandated Training To Meet 2019 Deadline

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) training provider Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) has been contracted by a second US legacy airline to provide UPRT enhancements that will rapidly and comprehensively meet new FAA Part 121 UPRT mandates due in March 2019. APS provides transport category type-specific UPRT programs customized to each airline and harmonized for all their different fleet types.

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Airborne 04.18.18: FAA Reauthorization, New Bose, Std. Libelle 201 BE

Also: USAF Changes ARFF Standards, Aims Community College, Trent 1000 Package C Update, Global 7000 Extends

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has introduced a bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), a five-year bill to reauthorize the programs of the FAA, provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation. Bose has introduced a new active noise cancelling headset for the flight deck, the Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset. Designed

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.20.18)

"We are not currently cancelling any performances beyond Columbus Air Air Force Base, but we stress that further cancellations are still possible." Source: Thunderbirds commander Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, in a video updating the public on the status of the demonstration team.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.20.18): Supercharger

An engine- or exhaust-driven air compressor used to provide additional pressure to the induction air so the engine can produce additional power.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.20.18)

FAA General Aviation And Commercial Division

The General Aviation and Commercial Division is responsible for regulations and policy development governing the training, certification, inspection, and surveillance of General Aviation (GA) airmen, flight instructors, GA air agencies (pilot schools), commercial operations (rotorcraft, external-load, agricultural, banner tow, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 125 operators, part 91, corporate, business, personal and recreational (aviation events, experimental aircraft, parachute, and ultralight operations), part 91subpart K (part 91K) fractional ownership), and public aircraft operations.

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