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December 09, 2019

Airborne 12.09.19: DroneStrike... Or Not?, Rotax 2020 Fly-In, ICAS 2019

Also: Pensacola NAS Tragedy, DHS May Require Pix, UAL Leadership Shift, NASA Parker Solar Probe 
 
While no actual physical or visual evidence has been confirmed at this point, a drone is being blamed for the damage to a news helicopter in Southern California. The crew of the KABC Air7 HD news gathering helicopter made an emergency landing Thursday after ‘something’ struck the helicopter's tail. Despite the current lack of substantiation, nonetheless, the crew believes their aircraft was hit by a drone. The new helo was flying at an altitude of about 1,100 feet when the crew heard a "pop," then a loud bang. Reporter Chris Cristi told KABC that at the time, they did not know what had hit them. Having become something of a juggerna

Airbus Appoints New Communications Leadership Team

Communications & Corporate Affairs Function Will go live on January 1

In order to support its newly-created Communications & Corporate Affairs function, which will go live on January 1, 2020, Airbus has appointed a new Communications leadership team who will work together to bring the next chapter of the company to life while ensuring business proximity, reinforcing audience centricity and growing digital, editorial and visual content capabilities.

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Dowty Propellers Is Ready For The Future Of Propeller Systems

Opens A New Production Facility, Repair Operation And Headquarters Near Gloucester In Brockworth, England

Dowty Propellers has opened a new facility in Brockworth, England to provide a modern operation for the company’s development, manufacture and support of state-of-the-art propeller systems with all-composite blades.

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Aerojet Rocketdyne Huntsville Site Set For Large Solid Rocket Motor Production

Manufacturing To Commence Early In 2020

Aerojet Rocketdyne is ready to begin producing large solid rocket motor carbon fiber cases in the Rocket City following installation and calibration of a key machine at its new Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF).

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International Aero Training Academy (IATAC) Upgrades To An Alsim AL42

New FTD Incorporates WAAS And PBN/LPV Capabilities

International Aero Training Academy Sdn. Bhd. (IATAC), based in Peninsular, Malaysia has upgraded to and Alsim AL42 simulator. The school has been operating the simulator for more than 8 years, and decided to upgrade for the WAAS feature, PBN/LPV capabilities and Linux OS.

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Carleton University Improves Rotor Blade Simulations

Leverages VABS Software for More Realistic Simulation Of Helicopter Rotor Blades

Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada is participating in a new program to study helicopter rotor design. The university recently launched an Academic Partner Program (APP), and is using VABS simulation software developed by AnalySwift for simulating new helicopter rotor blades. The work is part of the Rotorcraft Laboratory at Carleton University, a research group working on new comprehensive software for helicopters in order to study various tasks such as aerodynamics, structural dynamics, flight mechanics, and control.

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Report: NATO Navies Need More Airborne ISR

Continues To Be An Incredibly Important Capability For Armed Forces

In the face of unpredictable conflict environment, one of the key considerations of armed forces around the world is to improve their ability to rapidly identify and analyze potential threats, in order to transmit coordinates and information to whomever the appropriate response will come from. In this latest report we describe how in the modern threat environment, the average Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft must be able to find and detect new, evolving threats including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), stealth aircraft, cruise missiles (both supersonic and hypersonic) and electronic warfare systems.

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Ontario, CA International Airport Names Dan Cappell Chief Commercial Officer

Assumed His New Role December 9

The Ontario International Airport Authority has named international aviation consultant Dan Cappell to its executive ranks as chief commercial officer, a position integral to the future development of the Southern California airport. Cappell, a 29-year veteran of the international aviation industry and currently an OIAA consultant, will begin his full-time duties December 9.

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JetBlue Appoints Christopher Lewless As Vice President, Labor Relations

Tim Rohrbaugh Named As Vice President, Enterprise Information Security

JetBlue has announced the appointment of Christopher Lewless as the company’s vice president, labor relations and Tim Rohrbaugh as vice president, enterprise information security.

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U.K. CPNI Approves Dedrone Counter-Drone Technology

First Official Validation Of Such Technology By The U.K. Center For The Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI)

Airspace security technology leader Dedrone has been awarded certification from the U.K.'s Center for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) for its counter-drone technology platform DroneTracker. DroneTracker detects, tracks, and identifies drones by using multi-sensor capability combining RF, radar, and optical sensors.

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flyExclusive Announces New Jet Club

Program Provides Unique Private Jet Access And Increased Capacity In The Marketplace

Private jet operator flyExclusive has launched its new Jet Club program, which is a compliment to its successful Aircraft Partnership programs.

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First Giant Planet Around White Dwarf Found

ESO Observations Indicate The Neptune-Like Exoplanet Is Evaporating

Researchers using ESO’s Very Large Telescope have, for the first time, found evidence of a giant planet associated with a white dwarf star. The planet orbits the hot white dwarf, the remnant of a Sun-like star, at close range, causing its atmosphere to be stripped away and form a disc of gas around the star. This unique system hints at what our own Solar System might look like in the distant future.

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Airborne 12.06.19: Cora eVTOL, Battle of Britain, B777 Repo

Also: Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, IFR Checkride Webinar, Heli SAFO, DA42 MT-Prop, NORAD

Boeing and Kitty Hawk have rebooted their joint eVTOL project, rolling out a new brand for the Cora program. Now known as "Wisk", the new website explains that the recently-established company is a joint venture between The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation. The aircraft is still called "Cora". The aircraft features a vertical lift system that includes 12 independent rotors. Each direct drive motor combination has only one moving part: the fan. Flight tests have shown that an issue with one rotor is automat

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Republic Airways Adds Two New Crew Bases In Boston And Louisville

Recent Growth For The Airline Creates Opportunity To Expand Hub Network

Republic Airways opened two pilot and flight attendant bases this week in Boston and Louisville, while earlier this year, the airline announced that it will grow its fleet by 16 percent with 30 additional aircraft that it will operate for Delta Air Lines.

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Real-Time Data Is A Top Benefit Of Using Drones In Disaster Management

Preliminary Results From A Design Thinking Workshop Organized By The International ResponDrone Project

Preliminary results from a Design Thinking workshop organized by the international ResponDrone project indicate that first responders view the constant provision of real-time information in crisis situations as one of the most valued benefits arising from the usage of drones in disaster management missions.

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EHang Debuts In-City Demo Flight For Commercial Sightseeing Operations

Announces Strategic Partnership With Property Developer Heli Chuangxin Real Estate Co.

EHang, an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, has announced its strategic partnership with property developer Heli Chuangxin Real Estate Co. Ltd. to build out an urban air mobility (UAM) demonstration project in Guangzhou. This is a major milestone as EHang prepares for the launch of commercial operations of its much-anticipated autonomous flying taxis.

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BAA Training Becomes ENAC Partner For Pilot Training

Becomes A Partner For ATPL Integrated Theoretical Training Provided To ENAC Students

BAA Training, one of the three largest independent aviation training centers in Europe, and ENAC (Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile), internationally recognized as the leading aeronautics and aviation university in Europe, have joined forces to prepare professional pilots. According to the agreement, BAA Training becomes a partner for ATPL Integrated theoretical training provided to ENAC students.

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Rotax Announces 2020 Fly-In In Austria

Event Planned For August 21-23 In Wels

After the great success of this year’s event in September, BRP-Rotax is already planning the next Fly-In at the Aerodrome in Wels, Austria for the summer 2020.

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Klyde Morris (12.09.19)

Klyde Wonders if SpaceX Simply Isn't 'Bad Ass' Enough Anymore...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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NCDOT Drone Program Wins Cleantech Innovation Award

Drones Being Used To Delivery Medical Supplies

The N.C. Department of Transportation's innovative drone program has earned another award, this time for the use of drones to deliver medical supplies and the positive environmental impact the initiative will have in the future.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.09.19): Hold Procedure

Hold Procedure A predetermined maneuver which keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control. Also used during ground operations to keep aircraft within a specified area or at a specified point while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.09.19)

Aero Linx: Vintage Sailplane Association (VSA) The purpose of the Vintage Sailplane Association (VSA) is to promote the acquisition, restoration and flying of vintage sailplanes by its members, and to assist the National Soaring Museum in the preservation of soaring history and the promotion of vintage sailplane activity. A Vintage Sailplane is any glider of a type first flown prior to 1958, or a more recently built glider with appearance, performance and construction characteristics similar to gliders built before 1958.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.09.19)

“If there’s any advice that I can give you to, it’s this: Never stop learning, stick with it, and to the extent that you can, pay it forward. You have the power to make a difference in whatever you choose to do and I can’t wait to see how you inspire humanity next.” Source: JetBlue’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Joanna Geraghty, gave the commencement address offering words of advice and encouragement to the program’s newest graduates. JetBlue was celebrating the latest milestone for its award-winning employer-sponsored education program – 250 degrees conferred in just three years.

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