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January 26, 2020

Updated: Kobe Bryant, 8 Others, Reported Lost In CA Heli Crash

Bryant Often Used a Sikorsky S-76B To Avoid SoCal Traffic

ANN RealTime Update, 1838 ET, 012620: Numerous media outlets have confirmed that a helicopter carrying NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant, has gone down with the loss of all on board. The total fatalities, most recently confirmed by local Law Enforcement, stands at nine people, all reportedly traveling in the rotorcraft.

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Airborne 01.24.20: AUS Firefighter Tragedy, MAX Update, PS752 Lawsuit

Also: Avidyne Helios, PS Engineering PAC45, Deployment Returns, Airport Chicken Politics

A C-130 Hercules water tanker owned by Oregon-based Coulson Aviation has gone down in New South Wales, Australia while fighting bush fires in the region. Three American crew members were fatally injured Thursday when the plane went down in the state's Snowy Morano region. Coulson Aviation said that one of its Lockheed-manufactured tankers went down after it left Richmond in NSW loaded with fire retardant. The company offered few details about the accident other than to say it was "extensive." Boeing has released a s

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Is Autonomy The Future Of Aerial Mobility?

Autonomous Technologies Are Showing Real Promise In The Development Of More Autonomous Aircraft

Advanced computer vision and machine learning—from sensors to cameras—are rapidly enabling major advances in the development of autonomous technologies in aircraft. In the years to come, autonomy could help the aviation industry to mitigate pilot shortages and safely meet the growing demand in commercial air travel. 

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XMM-Newton Maps Black Hole Surroundings

Uses Echoes From Radiation To Map Regions Around The Phenomena

Material falling into a black hole casts X-rays out into space – and now, for the first time, ESA’s XMM-Newton X-ray observatory has used the reverberating echoes of this radiation to map the dynamic behavior and surroundings of a black hole itself.

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Air BP To Highlight Sustainability And Efficiency At EBAA’s AirOps Europe 2020

Business Aviation Influencers Invited To Join Sustainable Aviation Focused Workshop In Brussels

International aviation fuel products and services supplier Air BP will join international business aviation delegates on February 4-5th at the eco-friendly ‘Event Lounge’ in Brussels for AirOps 2020 #AirOps20, Europe’s premier event for business aviation flight operations professionals hosted by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).

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Deforestation On Tyndall AFB Leads To Ecosystem Restoration

Replacing Trees Destroyed By Hurricane Michael In October 2018

On Jan. 15, Tyndall Air Force Base Airmen, the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron natural resources section and contracted partners began planting Longleaf pine trees along U.S. Highway 98 in the Florida Panhandle. This is a partnership between Air Force service members, Department of Defense contracted employees and representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Airbus Helicopters Appoints Laurence Petiard Head Of External Communications

Succeeds Guillaume Steuer, Who Was Appointed Head Of External Communications For Airbus Last Year

Laurence Petiard has been appointed Head of External Communications for Airbus Helicopters, effective January 2020. In this new role, she will be in charge of coordinating Airbus Helicopters’ media relations, web, and social media activities.

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Routes And AFRAA Sign Agreement

Goal Is To Drive Growth For The Africa Aviation Market

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Routes have signed their first formal agreement in history. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sees AFRAA, the leading trade Association for African airlines and Routes, the organizer of the leading route development events for the industry, work together to stimulate new air services and champion the African aviation industry.

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San Antonio, TX Spends More Than $300,000 To Block Chick-Fil-A From Its Airport

Says Company's Anti-LGBTQ Positions Not Compatible With The City

The City of San Antonio, TX has spent more than $300,000 to keep Chick-Fil-A from opening a restaurant in the city-owned airport, citing a "legacy of anti-LGBTQ behavior" on the part of the company.

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Air Force Announces Spark Tank 2020 Selectees

Six Ideas Will Be Considered By Senior Leaders In February

As the Air Force continues to build an organizational culture that empowers "intrepreneurs", it doesn’t hurt to celebrate them and give them a stage to share their projects too.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.26.20)

Aero Linx: The Beech Aero Club (BAC) The Beech Aero Club (BAC) is the international type club for owners and pilots of the Beech Musketeer aircraft and its derivatives, the Sport, Super, Sundowner, Sierra, Duchess and Skipper aka Beech Aero Center aircraft. The Beech Aero Club provides a wealth of services, information and events to promote the enjoyment of Beech Aero Center aircraft. These include a website loaded with technical information, organization of fly-ins and maintenance clinics, newsletter, a group insurance program, assistance with maintenance and operational problems and much more.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.26.20): Wake Turbulence

Wake Turbulence Phenomena resulting from the passage of an aircraft through the atmosphere. The term includes vortices, thrust stream turbulence, jet blast, jet wash, propeller wash, and rotor wash both on the ground and in the air.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.26.20)

"The bill as filed ensures religious beliefs are protected from discrimination. It's about the First Amendment and freedom of speech, freedom of religion — those uniquely American rights." Source: Bill author state Sen. Bryan Hughes, commenting on the San Antonio case that prompted the Texas legislature to pass and Governor Greg Abbott to sign a "Save Chick-Fil-A" bill in June, after the City of San Antonio, TX spent more than $300,000 to keep Chick-Fil-A from opening a restaurant in the city-owned airport, citing a "legacy of anti-LGBTQ behavior" on the part of the company.

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