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February 22, 2019

Airborne 02.22.19: GAMA Report, Flat Spin Record Attempt, S-52L Hummingbird

Also: flybmi Abruptly Ceases Ops, uAvionix, Ray Aviation Scholarships, ExpressJet Milestone

GAMA has released their 2018 year-end results at its “State of the Industry” press conference, this week. GAMA Chairman and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. President Mark Burns announced that globally, airplane shipments increased 4.7 percent, to 2,443 units in 2018. Airplane billings increased 1.5 percent, from $20.2 billion to $20.6 billion. Worldwide rotorcraft shipments rose 5.4 percent, from 926 to 976 units. Rotorcraft billings decreased slightly, by 0.7 percent. Aerobatic pilot Spencer Suderman was unsuccessful in his attempt to break his own record for inverted flat spins last week. Suderman set the current record at 98 turns in March, 2016, breaking his own previous record

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Cyient - BlueBird Joint Venture Launches its New Unmanned Aerial System

Introduces Versatile WanderB VTOL At Aero India 2019

Cyient Solutions & Systems Pvt. Ltd. (CSS), a joint venture between Cyient Ltd. and BlueBird Aero Systems, Israel, has launched its latest offering, the WanderB Vertical Take-Off & Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System. The WanderB VTOL is a technologically advanced solution for military, peacekeeping, low-intensity conflict resolution, law enforcement, disaster management, and commercial applications. The system is being showcased at Cyient's booth at Aero India 2019 through February 24.

Kopter Group Announces Heli-Expo Plans

Will Exhibit Its SH09 Helicopter In Passenger Transport Configuration And Unveil An Innovative Flight Training Solution

Kopter Group will have a high-profile participation at this year’s Heli-Expo show in Atlanta, GA displaying a full-scale mock-up of its new SH09 helicopter outfitted with a seven-seat transport configuration (five passengers and two pilots) engineered and manufactured by Metro Aviation. After developing SH09 law enforcement and EMS interiors, Metro Aviation has extended its cooperation with Kopter Group to feature this new cabin layout – once again emphasizing the SH09’s versatility and attributes.

Airlines Add 'Gender Options' For 'Non-Binary' Passengers

Will Be Able To List Gender As 'Unspecified' Or 'Undisclosed' When Booking Tickets

A new international standard approved by the International Air Transport Association and Airlines for America will allow passengers to not specify their gender when booking tickets.

Aviation Technical Services (ATS) Announces Launch Of Apprenticeship Program

Initiative Designed To Attract Talent And Grow The Pipeline Of Industry-Leading Professional Aviation Mechanics

Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has launched an innovative approach to the recruiting, hiring and training of entry-level mechanics called the ATS Apprenticeship Program. It is designed to build the next generation of talent, as ATS along with the entire MRO industry, faces a skilled labor shortage. The idea is to attract new recruits to the aerospace industry and encourage them to consider new career pathways in order to provide a sustainable and engaged workforce.

First GTF PW1900G Production Engines For Embraer E195-E2 Program Delivered

Airplane Is Expected To Enter Into Service Later This Year

Embraer has taken delivery of the first Pratt & Whitney GTF PW1900G production engines for the E195-E2 aircraft at Embraer's E2 final assembly line in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. The E195-E2 is expected to enter into service in the second half of 2019 with Azul Brazilian Airlines.

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Virgin Atlantic Dreamliner Sets Speed Record In The Jet Stream

Appears To Have Reached A Speed Of 801 Miles Per Hour

A roaring jet stream traveling at more than 230 mph over the eastern U.S. on Monday appears to have helped push a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 to a record speed for the airplane ... 801 miles per hour.

WestJet Dreamliner Launches First Revenue Flight

Flew From Toronto Pearson International Airport To Calgary

WestJet's Dreamliner made its official debut when it pushed back on its first revenue flight Tuesday from Toronto Pearson International Airport. The aircraft, heading for Calgary, was carrying WestJet guests for the first time.

GE Aviation Signs New Deals For Digital Network Operations

Growing Number Of Network Operations Contracts Includes AirAsia

GE Aviation has inked digital Network Operations agreements with customers at the Waypoint event including AirAsia and additional undisclosed airlines. Implementation of Network Operations will take place this year for the airlines.

Demo Pilot Agrees To Stop Landing Amphib Near St. Louis Arch

Landings Are Legal, But Have Raised Concerns

The demo pilot for Icon aircraft in St. Louis has run afoul of somewhat ignorant local authorities, even though his flights, and landings on the Mississippi River in front of the Gateway Arch, are entirely legal.

Jurors Shown Cockpit Footage From Shoreham Airshow Accident

Eleven People Were Fatally Injured When The Hawker Hunter Went Down During A Performance

A jury has been shown cockpit footage from the 1950s era Hawker Hunter airplane which went down during the 2015 Shoreham Airshow, resulting in the fatal injury of 11 people on a highway near the base.

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SpaceX Plans Crew Dragon Test Flight On March 2

Will Carry Supplies To ISS On Initial Flight

NASA and commercial crew provider SpaceX are targeting 2:48 a.m. EST Saturday, March 2, for the launch of the Demo-1 uncrewed flight test to the International Space Station. The uncrewed test flights will be the first time a commercially-built and operated American rocket and spacecraft designed for humans will launch to the space station.

Drone Delivery Canada Unveils Its Largest And Longest-Range Cargo Delivery Drone

The ‘Condor’ Has A Payload Of 400 pounds, Can Fly More Than 100 NM

The Condor has been in development for the past year and is the next generation in DDC’s drone delivery cargo aircraft. With a payload capacity of 400 pounds, and a potential travel distance of up to 108 nautical miles, the Condor pushes the limits in both cargo capacity and distances. The Condor is powered by a next generation gas propulsion engine.

IATA Calls On U.S. Government, Industry, To Work Together

Cooperation Will Help Grow Aviation’s Benefits, Association Says

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the United States government and industry to work together to ensure that aviation is able to accommodate an expected 62% rise in demand for air travel to, from and within the country over the next 20 years.

Heligo Receives Its First Airbus H145 Helicopter From Milestone Aviation

Configured To Perform A Variety Of Missions

Milestone Aviation Group Limited (Milestone), the GECAS helicopter leasing company, and Airbus Helicopters have announced that Heligo Charters Private Limited (HCPL), a Mumbai-based non-scheduled helicopter operator has taken delivery of its first H145 helicopter. The helicopter’s configuration will allow it to perform a variety of missions. The aircraft taken on lease from Milestone will start operations soon in the state of Jharkhand.

Drone Light Show Returns To Illuminate Night Sky AirVenture 2019

More Than 100 Drones In Simultaneous Flight During Night Air Shows On July 24 And 27

The dazzling drone light show that made its debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh last year is returning in 2019, with more than 100 lighted drones taking flight during the night air shows on July 24 and 27 during the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.”

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The HondaJet Is Again The Most Delivered Aircraft In Its Class

Company Delivered 37 Aircraft In 2018

The HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class in 2018, based on numbers provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Last year, 37 HondaJets were delivered around the globe, marking the second consecutive year the HondaJet has been the most delivered very light jet.

Klyde Morris 02.22.19

Well, That Makes At Least As Much Sense At Trains To Hawaii

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 02.20.19: Kotnik Relieved, FAA Enforcement, Aero Charting

Also: Major Gift From Clay Lacy, Golden Knights Accident, A380 Deliveries To End, Blue Angels Suspension

The first female pilot to lead the F-16 Viper demonstration team has been relieved of command just two weeks after being named to the post. Air Combat Command (ACC), director of public affairs Col. Allen Herritage said Capt. Kotnik was relieved on February 11, "due to a loss of confidence in her ability to lead and command the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper demonstration team. The Viper demonstration team is working to minimize impacts on scheduled performances and looks forward to inspiring crowds ar

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.22.19)

“EAA and Great Lakes Drone Company worked closely with the FAA to make this pioneering and innovative event possible in 2018, and we’re aiming for even bigger things this year.” Source: Dave Chaimson, EAA’s vice president of marketing and business development. The nighttime drone performance will again be part of the night air shows at AirVenture 2019.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.22.19): Local Airport Advisory (LAA)

A service available only in Alaska and provided by facilities, which are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground−to−air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.22.19)

FAA Airport Planning & Capacity

Airport planning encompasses capacity, master and regional planning, aviation forecasting, and airspace planning. Activities include providing planning guidance, producing the biennial National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, developing capacity studies, collecting boarding and cargo data.

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