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FAA Seeks Public Comment On NPS Air Tour Management Act

Requires Reporting Of Hours Spent Flying Over National Parks

The FAA is seeking comments from the public concerning the National Parks Air Tour Management Act (NPATMA) of 2000 to determine whether it should continue to collect the data required under the act.

Paul Allen Brands World's Largest Airplane

New Livery Carries The 'Stratolaunch' Logo

Stratolaunch Systems founder Paul Allen has put his mark on the fuselage of the enormous airplane being flight tested as a horizontal launch system.

Free LAANC Course Shows Drone Pilots How To Quickly Get ATC Clearance

Authorization Required To Fly In Controlled Airspace

Drone pilots can take a new free King Schools course titled Using LAANC to Fly Drones in Controlled Airspace to learn how to use the FAA Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability. The online course includes HD video and bullet points followed by interactive questions to test your knowledge.

Canadian Space Sector Campaign Launches Awareness Campaign

#DontLetGoCanada Will Raise The Profile Of Canada's Accomplishments In Space

Canada's current leadership role in space and potential involvement in the growing space economy depends on a commitment from the Government of Canada for a new space strategy. A coalition of organizations from Canada's space sector is launching a campaign to inform Canadians about what's at stake.

Field Aerospace Begins Prototype Flight Deck Modernization On USAF T-1A

Will Make The Training Aircraft Compliant With FAA ADS-B Requirements

Field Aerospace began flight deck modernization of the first of 178 U.S. Air Force (USAF) T-1A trainer aircraft in August. All 178 aircraft, in addition to 30 training devices, will receive this avionics upgrade.

NASA Awards Fellowships To 12 Graduate Students

Grants Total $1.9 Million Will Give Students Valuable Hands-On Experience

NASA Fellowship Activity has awarded fellowships through NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) to 12 graduate students totaling $1.9 million to conduct research and contribute directly to NASA’s work and mission.

Western Aircraft Installs First Skandia Soundproofing Kit On PC-12

Received FAA STC Approval In June

Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced it has completed its first installation of the Skandia soundproofing system on a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.

Air India Crew Avoids Potential Disaster After Multiple Systems Failures

A320 Was On An Instrument Approach To JFK Airport

It was what many pilots would describe as a nightmare scenario. Following a 14-hour flight from Delhi, India, the crew of an Air India A320 on an instrument approach to JFK airport in instrument conditions was faced with a failure of the plane's Instrument Landing System.

USAF To Gain Enhanced Capability On KC-135R Tankers

Rockwell Collins To Provide The First Permanently Installed Link 16 System In A Legacy U.S. Tanker Aircraft

Rockwell Collins has been selected by the USAF to advance communications capabilities for its KC-135R fleet with the implementation of a Real Time Information in the Cockpit (RTIC) system. This marks the first time that this solution with Link 16 communications will be permanently integrated on legacy tanker aircraft.

Air Force Trainer Down Near San Antonio, TX

Student And Instructor Sustain Minor Injuries

An Air Force T-6A training aircraft went down Tuesday near the Rolling Oaks Mall near San Antonio, TX, but both the instructor and student on board sustained only minor injuries.

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New ASTM International Standard Supports Parachutes For Drones

Provides A Path Of Requirements For Testing And Validation Documentation For A Parachute Recovery System

A new ASTM International standard aims to help meet the need for parachute recovery systems to increase safety when operating small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), commonly known as drones.

DOT OIG: FAA Needs To Strengthen Oversight Of AIP Grant eInvoicing

Estimates About 12.5 Percent Of AIP Payments In 2015 And 2016 Were Non-Compliant

In 2012, the Department of Transportation (DOT) implemented electronic invoicing (eInvoicing) for grant invoice processing across the Department. While DOT developed standardized eInvoicing training at the department level, individual Operating Administrations developed their own eInvoicing guidance and processes for grantees submitting payment requests.

Bay Area Aviators Indicted For Making False Statements

Four Pilots Allegedly Lied About Whether They Were Receiving Benefits From The Department Of Veterans Affairs For Medical Conditions

A federal grand jury indicted four airline pilots for making false statements to the government in FAA forms, announced United States Attorney Alex G. Tse; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division, Special Agent in Charge James Wahleithner; and Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General Regional Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey Dubsick.

Hartzell Appoints Texas-Based Recommended Service Facility

Texas Aircraft Propeller & Accessories Is Located At Pearland Regional Airport Near Houston

Hartzell Propeller has named Texas Aircraft Propeller & Accessories as a Recommended Service Facility. The company is based in a modern facility at Pearland Regional Airport (KLVJ), near Houston.

Reno Air Races Announces 2018 Results

Joel Swager, Flying Dreadnought, Wins The Unlimited Category

The results from the 2018 edition of the Stihl National Championship Air Races, better known as the Reno Air Races are in, following the completion of the Gold races Sunday. The Gold races are essentially the final, and all heat winners are named champions in their division, according to television station KTVN.

Asteria Aerospace Launches Industrial IoT Platform

Genesis Designed To Connect Drones To Command Centers For Surveillance And Security Applications

Asteria Aerospace, a manufacturer of surveillance & security drones in India, has announced the launch of Genesis, an industrial IoT network platform for drones. Genesis is a secure enterprise software platform to enable organizations to effectively use and manage fleets of drones in surveillance & security operations.

Airbus Careers Bring People To New Heights

Company Test Pilot Has Advice For Those Considering Aviation Careers

When Frank Chapman took A350 XWB-series test aircraft through their paces during an extensive certification campaign, he was representing hundreds of fellow Airbus employees who put their all into the next-generation widebody jetliner.

AMA Drone Report 09.13.18: Drone Shootings, Hurricane Warning, Drone Recurrency

Also: FAI International Drones Conference, Nags Head Drone Ordinance, Yuneec International, Small Drone Turbine

One of the dirty little secrets about sport and commercial drone operations is that negative media hysteria, often drummed up by so-called journalists who can barely spell “UAV,” is creating hazards for drones, their operators and the public by inciting ‘Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.’ Worse, there is great potential for even greater harm when expended ammo comes down... where it may hit a human being. Recently, a DJI Inspire 2 was shot down. AMA has poste

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.20.18)

“It is a great field in which to be involved, covering such diverse activity as design, development, engineering and air traffic control…along with flying, of course. But keep your mind open to all the possibilities that are out there.” Source: Airbus test pilot Frank Chapman, offering advice to people who may be considering a career in aviation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.20.18): Radar Approach

The controller provides vectors while monitoring the progress of the flight with radar, guiding the pilot through the descent to the airport/heliport or to a specific runway.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.20.18)

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Requires Reporting Of Hours Spent Flying Over National Parks

New Livery Carries The 'Stratolaunch' Logo

Authorization Required To Fly In Controlled Airspace

#DontLetGoCanada Will Raise The Profile Of Canada's Accomplishments In Space

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Will Make The Training Aircraft Compliant With FAA ADS-B Requirements

Grants Total $1.9 Million Will Give Students Valuable Hands-On Experience

Received FAA STC Approval In June

A320 Was On An Instrument Approach To JFK Airport

Rockwell Collins To Provide The First Permanently Installed Link 16 System In A Legacy U.S. Tanker Aircraft

Student And Instructor Sustain Minor Injuries

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Provides A Path Of Requirements For Testing And Validation Documentation For A Parachute Recovery System

Estimates About 12.5 Percent Of AIP Payments In 2015 And 2016 Were Non-Compliant

Four Pilots Allegedly Lied About Whether They Were Receiving Benefits From The Department Of Veterans Affairs For Medical Conditions

Texas Aircraft Propeller & Accessories Is Located At Pearland Regional Airport Near Houston

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Joel Swager, Flying Dreadnought, Wins The Unlimited Category

Genesis Designed To Connect Drones To Command Centers For Surveillance And Security Applications

Company Test Pilot Has Advice For Those Considering Aviation Careers

Also: FAI International Drones Conference, Nags Head Drone Ordinance, Yuneec International, Small Drone Turbine

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