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April 10, 2020

Airborne 04.10.20: Massive Avionics Preview, AvPhotography, Top Gun Delay

Also: American Airlines Apologizes, AD For A220 Engines, NC Flight School CEO Threatens, Drone Ops In Europe

Today’s the day! After the crushing disappointment of missing the 2020 AEA Convention and Tradeshow and all the exciting live coverage we’ve been presenting for over a dozen years, we get to make up for the loss of this great program... at least a little bit. One of the hits of our Annual AEA LIVE Coverage was the opening day's presentation of new avionics 'reveals' showcased in rapid-fire succession, with all the cool new things that were to come for the next year... it was proof positive that the avionics industry was one of the most innovative on Planet Earth. One of the aviation world’s best photographers wants to tell you his secrets... well... mayb

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'Top Gun: Maverick' Opening Delayed Film Now Set For Release In December

Film Now Set For Release In December

The opening of the long-awaited "Top Gun: Maverick" has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also: ERAU Free Online Courses, Orion Passes Tests, Boeing Shuts Philly, A320 Production

After rerouting from the cancelled Sun N’ Fun airshow, the very first F2-LSA has arrived at Flight Design USA headquarters in Connecticut. The F2 has completed ASTM and US LSA compliance testing, and serial production has started. The next F2’s are expected to arrive in the US by June 2020. F2 CS-23 and the F2 UL for Europe are expected to be certified by October 2020. The F2 series represents a next-generation effort for Flight Design as it expands its light aircraft offerings. F2 is an EASA CS-23 certi

Pilot Was Fatally Injured When Citation M2 Aircraft Went Down

The NTSB has issued a factual report for an accident which occurred April 15, 2018 that fatally injured the pilot of a Cessna Citation M2. The aircraft was destroyed after it impacted terrain near Crozet, Virginia. The private pilot was fatally injured.

Yes, We Will Recover From This… But Have Little Doubt That Aviation Will Never Be Quite The Same

Hi folks… I don't know about the rest of you but I have the unmistakable impression that I’ve just been hit by a truck… We entered 2020 about as optimistic as we've ever been… We had a major new marketing initiative (the TYS Program… more on that, another time) that was setting the world on fire, we had some new people coming into the mix that were really raising our capabilities, and we were very much on the path to greater things. Actually; we should have been on our way to the best year we've had in over a decade. We also spent some serious money (for which I'm now kicking m

Test Aircraft Returned From China Carrying 4 Million Masks Sunday

Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France, Germany, Spain and the UK.

Lilium Completes Funding Round Worth More Than $240 Million

Will Support Move To Serial Production Of The Lilium Jet

Lilium, the Munich, Germany-based aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft for regional air mobility, recently completed an internal funding round worth more than $240 million. The round was led by Tencent, with participation from other existing investors including Atomico, Freigeist and LGT.

Company Says It Made A Mistake In Offering Voluntary Leave Options To Hundreds Of Pilots

American Airlines has offered an apology to hundreds of pilots after it mistakenly offered voluntary leave options to hundreds of pilots as a cost-cutting measure as capacity has been slashed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Was To Have Been Held In June At St. Thomas Municipal Airport In Ontario, Canada

Out of an abundance of caution, the organizing committee of AirFest 2020 has postponed the upcoming June 26-28, 2020 airshow in order to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19 coronavirus. The cancellation comes at the guidance of federal, provincial and local health officials who are looking to mitigate health risks. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of our volunteers, members, and visitors is of paramount concern.

Alleges Drug And Alcohol Testing Violations By The Company

The FAA has proposed a $110,000 civil penalty against Blue Hawaiian Helicopters of Kahului, Hawaii, for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.

School Remains Open As An 'Essential Business'

Like much of the country, North Carolina is under a statewide "stay at home" order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But one flight school operating at Raleigh-Durham International Airport continues to operate, and its CEO has told employees they had better not complain.

"I know many of you have waited 34 years. Unfortunately, it will be a little longer. Top Gun: Maverick will fly this December. Stay safe, everyone."

Source: Tom Cruise, who is reprising his role as Maverick in the movie, via twitter, expressed the disappointment that is being felt by many who have been waiting decades for the sequel but now have to wait somewhat longer. The opening of the long-awaited "Top Gun: Maverick" has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has forced the closing of movie

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.10.20): Skills and Procedures

The procedural, psychomotor, and perceptual skills used to control a specific aircraft or its systems. They are the airmanship abilities that are gained through conventional training, are perfected, and become almost automatic through experience.

FAA: Fact Sheet: Agency’s Response to NTSB’s “Most Wanted” Safety Recommendations

The FAA and the NTSB share a common goal — promoting safety in aviation and preventing aircraft accidents. The record shows the NTSB and FAA agree on a course of action about 80 percent of the time. Of the safety recommendations made to the FAA, the NTSB has classified about 80 percent closed acceptable, and approximately 5 percent remain open in acceptable status.