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May 11, 2019

Airborne 05.10.19: Dornier Seawings, King Air Autothrottle, N9M Report

Also: Afghan Pilot Training Shutdown, New Presidential Heli, WestJet Ratifies, Jet Aviation Acquires

Dornier Seawings is introducing a new product line purely for governmental operators: the Orca, which the company says will be the world’s most advanced amphibious mission platform. The Orca is based on the Seastar, with the same features and advantages but optional internal and external mission equipment stations. The main concept of the Orca is to enhance typical maritime security missions, while merging seaborne and airborne operations. The FAA has awarded an STC to Innovative Solutions & Su

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Governor Cuomo Announces 500th Student Trained On UAS

Program Offered Through State Preparedness Training Center Courses

More than 500 students have been trained in the use of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, for public safety operations at the State Preparedness Training Center in New  York. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services reached the milestone in April during its UAS Awareness workshop, one of four courses offered on UAS operations. The courses help educate public safety officials and first responders on how to integrate drones into their public safety operations.

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Bombardier Announces Sale Of Five Learjet 75 Aircraft To Undisclosed Customer

Value Of The Transaction An Estimated $69 Million Based On 2019 List Prices

An undisclosed customer has purchased five industry-defining Learjet 75 aircraft in a transaction valued at approximately $69 million dollars based on 2019 list prices.

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FAA Releases SAIB For Some Safety Restraint Buckles

Restraints Installed On Various Aerobatic Airplanes

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) concerning the possible failure of rotary buckles used on Schroth Safety Products Restraint Systems, model numbers 4- 01-( ), 4-02-( ), 4-03-( ), 4-04-( ), 1-09-043201BCR, 1-09-483D01, 510100-01, all dash numbers, all serial numbers, on aerobatic category airplanes.

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Bend, OR Working On Updated Airport Master Plan

Looks To Expand Airport To Accommodate Growth

The city of Bend, OR is working at the request of the FAA to produce a new Airport Master Plan with an eye towards airport expansion.

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Anti-Drone 'Demonstration' May Have Violated Federal Law

Company Says It Worked With Miami, FL Police During Ultra Music Festival On Virginia Key

Questions have arisen over the use of anti-drone jamming technology during the recent Ultra Music Festival held on Virginia Key in south Florida.

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ESA Conducts Experiments On Aging In Space

Nano Antioxidant Experiment Launched Aboard Dragon Spacecraft

Wrinkles, muscle pain, high blood pressure and a clumsy brain are all natural consequences of getting old. As our cells rust over time, a key to fighting chronic disease may be in tiny, smartly designed particles that have the potential to become an anti-aging supplement. A European experiment seeking innovative antioxidants now in space.

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Collins Aerospace Aims To Redefine Space Exploration

Working With U.S. Department of Commerce On First International Space Trade Summit

Collins Aerospace Systems is working with the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration to launch the space industry's first International Space Trade Summit in Hartford, CT May 19 - 21. The event, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown, will bring together space agencies and suppliers, large and small, from the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to network and discover new ways of working together to meet the needs of the space industry.

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Drone Operator Assists 500 Flood Victims

USAF Major Gives Residents An Aerial View Of Their Properties

There are often wingmen, behind the scenes, that go unrecognized for their selfless contributions. It is the devastating occurrences, such as natural disasters, that bring out these heroes and Maj. Steven Bogert, 45th Reconnaissance Squadron, is among them. Thinking outside the box, he harnessed technology and a new-found skill set to aid others within his community.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.11.19)

"Through strategic and nation-leading investments in the development of drone systems, New York State has made great strides in implementing this technology into the state's public safety operations." Source: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.11.19): Control Slash

A radar beacon slash representing the actual position of the associated aircraft. Normally, the control slash is the one closest to the interrogating radar beacon site.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.11.19)

FAA ADS-B Rebate Program

Have you equipped your airplane to meet the January 1, 2020 deadline yet? If you were counting on one of the $500 rebates from the FAA, you need to act fast. The agency says 80 percent of the available rebates have been claimed.

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