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June 16, 2017

Airborne 06.16.17: Bob Hoover Academy, Drone Racing League, Citation Longitude

Also: N Korean Drone, JetBlue, C Series, ICAO Emissions, ALPA Pilots, Zenith Aircraft

Air show pilot and industry leader Sean D. Tucker has created the Bob Hoover Academy, partnering with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) to build a high school program that targets at-risk-youth in the Salinas Valley, using aviation as the carrot to inspire excellence. In an email announcing the launch, Tucker said that just a month before he passed, he was at Mr. Hoover's home and requested his permission to rename his nonprofit in his honor, as the program matched perfectly with his core values of patriot

Airborne 06.16.17: Bob Hoover Academy, Drone Racing League, Citation Longitude

Also: N Korean Drone, JetBlue, C Series, ICAO Emissions, ALPA Pilots, Zenith Aircraft

Air show pilot and industry leader Sean D. Tucker has created the Bob Hoover Academy, partnering with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) to build a high school program that targets at-risk-youth in the Salinas Valley, using aviation as the carrot to inspire excellence. In an email announcing the launch, Tucker said that just a month before he passed, he was at Mr. Hoover's home and requested his permission to rename his nonprofit in his honor, as the program matched perfectly with his core values of patriotism, tenacity, humility, and his belief that no matter rich or poor, your dreams were important. At that moment “Every Kid Can Fly” became the "Bob Hoover A

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FAA Issues SAIB For Cessna Landing Gear Actuators

Covers Multiple Models With Retractable Landing Gear

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) concerning landing gear actuators on Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna Aircraft Company) Models 172RG, R182, TR182, FR182, and all variants of 210/T210/P210-series airplanes with the exception of the Models 210 and 210A airplanes. The intent is to emphasize the importance of the inspection of main landing gear actuator assemblies following Textron Aviation Inc. supplemental inspection documents (SIDs) applicable to each model to prevent malfunctions related to gear extension and retraction.

MAKO Prototype Aircraft Rapidly Progresses Toward First Flight

Will Be On Display At AirVenture This Summer

The first new product since the relocation of experimental aircraft pioneer Lancair International to Texas is the 4-place MAKO. The new aircraft is scheduled to make its first appearance at this summer's EAA AirVenture event July 24-30.

'Proteus' Completes 1,000th Flight

Scaled Continues To Prove The Durability Of Composite Structures

The Scaled Model 281 "Proteus" recently completed its 1,000th flight. Piloted by test pilot Clint Nichols, with project engineer Sam Henney in the right seat, the aircraft took off at sunrise for this milestone flight.

CAE Inaugurates New Training Facility In Korea

Working In Partnership With Korea Airports Corporation

CAE and Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) inaugurated a new CAE training facility at Gimpo Airport, Seoul, Korea, to support the growing pilot training needs of Korean carriers including Jeju Air, Korean Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet and Air Seoul. The event was attended by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of the Republic of Korea as well as representatives of airlines, and the governments of Canada and Korea.

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CALC To Purchase 50 New Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Order Valued At $5.8 Billion

CALC has entered into an aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing for 50 new 737 MAX series aircraft, with a list price of $5.8 billion. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in stages up to 2023.

easyJet Receives First Of 130 A320neo Aircraft

New Airplane Is Carrier's 300th A320 Family Aircraft

Airbus has delivered easyJet’s first A320neo, which is also the airline’s 300th A320 Family aircraft, at a ceremony in Toulouse involving Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO, Gaël Méheust, CFM international CEO, Tom Enders, Airbus CEO, and other senior executives.

First Sentinel-2B Images Delivered By Laser

Data Downlinked In Just Six Minutes

With the Sentinel-2B satellite close to beginning its working life in orbit, this latest Copernicus satellite has linked up to Alphasat by laser, across almost 24,000 miles of space, to deliver images of Earth just moments after they were captured.

Leonardo's AW101 Norway Training Center Opens

The Opening Of The AW101 Norway Training Center Expands Leonardo's Network Of Regional Training Centers

Leonardo has officially opened its AW101 Norway Training Center at Stavanger Sola Airport. The facility houses a new AW101 Full Flight Simulator and other advanced training devices for both pilot and rear crew training. The simulator will be used for the training of Norwegian AW101 pilots and other AW101 customers.

E195-E2, KC-390 And Legacy 450 Debut At Paris Air Show 2017

Company Displaying Commercial, Business And Military Aircraft

Demonstrating the company's unique position within the commercial, defense, and executive aircraft markets, three Embraer aircraft will have their Paris Air Show debut during the 52eme Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace, June 19-25, at the Le Bourget Airport, in Paris, France.

Pegasus Flying Car Crosses The English Channel

Flies From France To England, Drives To London

A Pegasus flying car made a crossing of the English Channel Wednesday, making the trip in under an hour.

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First 10 Satellites In Iridium NEXT Constellation Validated In Orbit

Second Batch Of Satellites Ready For A Launch Scheduled On June 25

Following the launch of the first ten Iridium NEXT satellites in January 2017, their commissioning has proceeded very smoothly, as they passed all in-orbit tests with flying colors.

Chinese 'Entrepreneurs' Use Live Streaming To Sell Illegal Gyrocopter Kits

Using Social Media To Attract Buyers But Not Authorized By The Government

Among the entrepreneurs using Kuaishou, a popular web-streaming app in China, are some who are attempting to attract buyers for gyrocopter kits that can be assembled by the purchaser.

Aero-TV: Avidyne’s Dan Schwinn - Staying Ahead Of the Global ADS-B Transition

Maximizing Opportunities Around The ADS-B Transition…

Avidyne Corporation has staked out a leading position in any number of avionics categories, but the company currently is focused in maximizing its opportunities around the global ADS-B transition for surveillance.

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Aero-TV: Avidyne’s Dan Schwinn - Staying Ahead Of the Global ADS-B Transition

Maximizing Opportunities Around The ADS-B Transition…

Avidyne Corporation has staked out a leading position in any number of avionics categories, but the company currently is focused in maximizing its opportunities around the global ADS-B transition for surveillance. That was the assessment given by Dan Schwinn, President and CEO of Avidyne, to ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at Sun 'n Fun in April.

Senate Commerce Committee Announces Hearing For TSA Administrator Nominee

Will Take Place June 21 In The Russell Office Building

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, for David Peter Pekoske, President Trump's nominee to serve as administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.

California Flight School Adds Four More Tecnam Twins To Fleet

Adds To Existing Fleet Of 37 Flight Training Aircraft

IASCO Flight Training (IFT) in California has placed an order for an additional four Tecnam P2006T multiengine aircraft. These will supplement the two P2006T’s already in service bringing their P2006T piston multiengine aircraft fleet to six.

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Drone Pilots Invited To Participate In Survey

Mitre Corporation Conducting Research For The FAA

The Mitre Corporation has issued a call to drone pilots to assist with research that will help inform the FAA on policy decisions related to the integration of drones into the NAS.

U.K. CAA To Provide Helicopter Operations Review For The Maldives CAA

Will Include A Full Helicopter Risk Assessment

The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA) has appointed the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (U.K. CAA) to provide an in-depth review of MCAA’s helicopter regulatory oversight capability.

WACO Aircraft Company Creates First Amphibious Float Plane

YMF-5F Is A WACO Biplane For The Wet Set

The WACO Skunk Worx reports they are working on something really fun (and wet). That is assuming you consider splashing around lakes in an amphibious WACO fun.

Report: Aerospace Leads Canadian Manufacturers In Innovation, Exports

Accounted For 208,000 Jobs In Canada In 2016

The just-released 2017 State of Canada's Aerospace Industry Report, prepared by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), provides continued proof that the that the aerospace industry is Canada's most innovative manufacturing sector, leading manufacturers in R&D investment and posting nearly 30% of the sector's R&D investments in 2016. Canadian aerospace is also strongly integrated into global supply chains and a major player in the international aerospace market.

Klyde Morris 06.16.17

It's Also Called 'Marketing' Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 06.15.17: Tibbetts IV Flies Doc, World View Stratollite, Falcon Heavy

Also: Twilight Flight Fest, AIP2017, Mayors v ATC Reform, Expo Kaput, SWA Emergency, LM-100J, New PGPD Helo

Wichita’s beloved B-29 Superfortress, Doc, took to the skies yet again June 9, 2017, from McConnell Air Force Base, this time with an added aspect of historical significance and Air Force heritage. Sitting in the co-pilot seat was Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, the 509th Bomb Wing commander. Taking control of the aircraft means he has now flown the only two currently operational B-29s, Doc and Fifi. In 1998, Tibbets IV, flew Fifi with his grandfather, retired Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets Jr., who pi

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.16.17)

"I am honored to be nominated by the President for the position." Source: TSA Administrator Nominee David Pekoske.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.16.17): Progressive Taxi

Precise taxi instructions given to a pilot unfamiliar with the airport or issued in stages as the aircraft proceeds along the taxi route.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.16.17)

Calgary's Aero Space Museum Founded in 1975 the museum’s mission is to “preserve and promote the stories of people who contributed to the aviation and space industry in Western Canada.”

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