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February 02, 2018

UAV Industry Condemns Reckless FPV Drone Video

Video Appears To Show Drone Flying Through Approach Path to KLAS and Over Airbus A320

A video posted to Facebook in the last few days has been receiving a great deal of attention from, first, the Drone community, and now, the rest of the world. If it is as it appears, someone has done something stupid and dangerous and counterproductive to the interests of the unmanned aircraft communities--much less aviation safety, in general. A person, as yet not officially identified, posted what was claimed to be an FPV or ‘First Person View’ drone racer flying in the approach path to Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport.

Airborne 02.02.18: 'That's All Brother' Flies!, Super Bowl Flyover, SmartSky STC

Also: South Wind Cabin Heater AMOC, Commander Maintenance, U.K. Fighter Pilots Fly F-35, Skydiving's New Heights

The aircraft that led a formation of more than 800 C-47s to Normandy to drop paratroopers on D-Day, has taken its first flight since the restoration began. On January 31, 2018, at 1 p.m. CST in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, D-Day C-47 That’s All, Brother returned to the sky. It has been nearly ten years since C-47 That’s All, Brother flew, but the airplane’s incredible D-Day history was only recently discovered by U.S. Air Force historian, Matt Scales. This airplane, which led the fir

Airborne 02.02.18: 'That's All, Brother' Flies!, Super Bowl Flyover, SmartSky STC

Also: South Wind Cabin Heater AMOC, Commander Maintenance, U.K. Fighter Pilots Fly F-35, Skydiving's New Heights

The aircraft that led a formation of more than 800 C-47s to Normandy to drop paratroopers on D-Day, has taken its first flight since the restoration began. On January 31, 2018, at 1 p.m. CST in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, D-Day C-47 That’s All, Brother returned to the sky. It has been nearly ten years since C-47 That’s All, Brother flew, but the airplane’s incredible D-Day history was only recently discovered by U.S. Air Force historian, Matt Scales. This airplane, which led the first major blow in the Allied liberation of Europe, was found in an aircraft boneyard in Wisconsin. After a far-reaching fundraising campaign, supporters made it possible for the CA

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Sikorsky Signs With San Diego Fire-Rescue Air Operations For S-70i Firehawk

Will Allow Increased Mobility And Shorter Response Times To Fires And Other Crises

Sikorsky has signed to deliver one S-70i Black Hawk helicopter in a baseline configuration to the city of San Diego at the 2018 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo.

Aurora Flight Sciences, Socionext Develop Collision Protection Solution

Radar-Enabled System Designed For Consumer Drones

Aurora Flight Sciences is collaborating with Socionext to provide a radar-enabled collision protection system for consumer drones. The Radar Flight Control Module (RFCM) is comprised of a single-chip 24GHz radar with range measurement software. The radar responds acutely to its surroundings and can detect multiple objects, objects in open spaces, target distance and speed, and more.

Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX For Oman Air

One Of 30 Carrier Will Operate As Fleet Expands

Oman Air has taken delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane, one of 30 that Oman Air will operate as it expands its fleet and service. The flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has long operated the efficient and reliable Boeing 737. With the MAX, Oman Air will be able to achieve a double-digit percentage improvement in fuel efficiency.

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Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit Welcomes New MD 530F

The Custom-Configured F-Model With Advanced, All-Glass Cockpit Joins Fresno County’s Legacy Fleet Of MD 500Es

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is proud to celebrate the delivery of a new, custom-configured MD 530F with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). Officially accepted into operation in February, it is an honor to deliver EAGLE 1 to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office fleet, Sheriff Margaret Mims, and the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.

Say Hello To Kopter

Marenco Swisshelicopter (MSH) Rebrands Its Fast-Growing Business

MSH, the Swiss helicopter manufacturer, has unveiled its new brand name. During an event held at its recently completed corporate/engineering facility, the company’s CEO, Andreas Loewenstein, introduced Kopter to customers, suppliers, partners and staff.

Altitude Angel Secures $4.5M Series A Funding

Will Be Used To Boost Autonomous Drone Flight

Drone management platform and airspace integration start-up Altitude Angel has announced a $4.5 million Series A funding round led by the Seraphim Space Fund, with participation from ADV and Frequentis AG.

Precision Aerial Using UAS To Survey Drainage System In Texas

Evaluating Conditions Following Hurricane Harvey

Precision Aerial Compliance Solutions, LLC (Precision Aerial), in partnership with The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency (WJPA) is providing drone LiDAR surveying for portions of The Woodlands drainage system in response to Hurricane Harvey. “The WJPA, on behalf of the Municipal Utility Districts it represents, is taking proactive steps now to help improve drainage during future rainstorms,” said James M. Stinson, PE, general manager for the WJPA.

FAA Approves First STC For SmartSky

Will Enable Retail Customers On Its 4G LTE Airborne Network

The FAA has awarded an STC to Avidyne, manufacturing partner for SmartSky, for the installation and operation of a SmartSky 4G LTE system, in this case, on a Cessna Citation Excel.

Commander Maintenance Classes Set For 2018

Additional Classes Will Be Scheduled If Demand Warrants

One of the distinguishing features of the authorized Twin Commander service center network is the requirement that technicians be formally trained in Commander-specific maintenance publications and procedures. This ensures that Commander owners and operators who use authorized service centers receive the most informed and experienced inspection and maintenance support.

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Boeing, TUI Group Celebrate Delivery Of The Operator's First 737 MAX 8

Tourism Carrier Has 51 More Boeing Aircraft On Order

Boeing and TUI Group recently celebrated the delivery of the operator's first 737 MAX 8. The cleaner, quieter and more efficient airplane will play a key role in TUI Group's ambition to operate Europe's most carbon efficient airlines.

Military Police Use 'Raven' UAVs At Allied Spirit Exercise

Helps Identify Threats In High-Risk Situations

In a combat environment, the knowledge of where a threat is could mean the difference between life and death. The Army gains the upper hand in identifying where threats are with the use of a lightweight small unmanned aerial system, sUAS, called the RQ-11 Raven.

Honeywell Authorizes StandardAero For Maintenance In EMEAI Region

Exclusive Major Maintenance Partner For Honeywell TFE731 Turbofan Engines

StandardAero has been authorized by Honeywell Aerospace as the exclusive provider in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI) region for major maintenance repair and overhaul services (MRO) for the Honeywell TFE731 family of turbofan engines. The new agreement authorizes StandardAero to be the only maintenance facility, located in the EMEAI region, licensed to perform both Core Zone Inspections (CZIs) and MSP covered Major Periodic Inspections (MPIs). The authorization includes non-MSP covered engine maintenance as well.

Hawker Pacific Continues To Ride Strong BizAv Growth In The Asia-Pacific

Company's 33% Year-On-Year Growth In Business Aviation And MRO

Hawker Pacific, the leading aviation solutions provider in Asia, Pacific and the Middle East, is proud to support the remarkable growth of business aviation in the Asian region with attendance at the Singapore Airshow. Exhibiting at the biennial show since its inception in 2008, Hawker Pacific is proud to be part of the growth in the region.

SkyPixel Unveils The Best Aerial Photos Of 2017

The 2017 SkyPixel Photo Contest Drew Over 44,000 Submissions From 141 Countries

SkyPixel has announced the winners of its 2017 Photo Story Contest. The contest, which ran from October to December 2017, received over 44,000 submissions from participants in 141 countries, across the categories of Landscape, Portrait and Story.

GoJet Airlines Introduces Enhanced Compensation For Pilots

New Bonus Program Takes Year One Total Compensation Up To $100,000 For Some Pilots

GoJet Airlines has announced a new bonus package to attract the best and brightest pilots to its team. Now with a $26,000 bonus for First Officers and a $15,000 bonus for Direct Entry Captains, newly hired pilots have the opportunity to earn an enhanced salary of up to $100,000 over the course of one year.

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Approximately 700 JetBlue Pilots Descend on JetBlue Airways Headquarters

ALPA: After Three Years, 'It’s Time' For A Contract

Approximately 700 JetBlue pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), held their first-ever informational picket at JetBlue headquarters in Long Island City, N.Y. Wednesday. The event was part of the pilots’ campaign for a contract that includes compensation bringing them in line with their peers at other airlines.

Soon Humans Will Travel Out Beyond The Moon

LMC Begins Construction On First Orion Spaceship That Will Take Astronauts Into Deep Space

Construction has officially begun on the spaceship that will achieve America's goal of returning astronauts to the Moon. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) technicians and engineers at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility near New Orleans welded together the first two components of the Orion crew module capsule for Exploration Mission-2 (EM-2).

Final Bombardier Global 7000 FTV Completes First Flight

'The Masterpiece' Joins Four Other Jets In The Flight Test Program

Bombardier Business Aircraft proudly announced today that “The Masterpiece,” the fifth and final test vehicle in the Global 7000 flight test program, successfully completed its first flight, setting the stage for the program’s entry-into-service in the second half of this year.

DeLand Sets Third Sport Aviation Showcase

To Be Held November 1-3, 2018 At KDED

Are you in the market for a recreational aircraft? The DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase is a great place to compare a wide variety of sport aircraft – from ready-to-fly aircraft to homebuilt kits to gyros, trikes, powered parachutes, powered paragliders, and ultralights. If there’s a recreational aircraft that meets your needs, you’ll find it at the 3rd annual DeLand Showcase, to be held November 1-3, 2018, at the DeLand, FL Municipal Airport (KDED).

Workhorse Group Receives Notice of Allowance for HorseFly Patent

Protects The Company's Truck Launched Drone Package Delivery System

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a notice of allowance for the HorseFly Truck Launched Drone Package Delivery System patent application. The HorseFly system adheres to all current FAA safety regulations for drone package delivery, as each package is delivered within the delivery driver's "line of sight."

Klyde Morris 02.02.18

More Fake News On The Interwebs, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 01.31.18: Icon Sued, Spaceport America, Boeing v Bombardier

Also: Business Jet Sales, GKN Aerospace ADS-B Out Mods, NATA 2018 Town Halls, FAA v TapJets

The wife of Icon engineer Cagri Sever has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Icon aircraft over Sever's fatal injury while a passenger aboard an Icon A5 airplane. Sever had recently been hired by the company, and was on a demonstration flight with chief pilot Jon Karkow. During the flight, Karkow flew into a box canyon on Lake Berryessa and impacted terrain. Both were fatally injured. The suit has been filed by attorney Mike Danko, with the firm Nelson & Fraenkel acting as co-counsel. Danko writes that wh

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.02.18)

"Orion has tremendous momentum. We're finishing assembly of the EM-1 Orion spacecraft in Florida, and simultaneously starting production on the first one that will carry crew." Source: Mike Hawes, Lockheed Martin vice president and program manager for Orion.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.02.18): No Procedure Turn (NoPT)

Term used with the appropriate course and altitude to denote that the procedure turn is not required.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.02.18)

Panama Jack's Vintage Aircraft Restorations An Australian company specializing in restoring antique aircraft to like-new condition. These guys literally dig an aluminum carcass out of the jungle, and return it to its rightful glory.

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