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September 15, 2017

Airborne 09.15.17: More ATC Privatization Oppo, ICAO Drone Registry?, KSMO

Also: Pipistrel Charging, GA/Drones To The Rescue, Gordon Bennett, SpiceJet, United, USAF v Irma, CL-415

Six former team commanders of the USAF Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels are forcefully opposing legislation that would privatize US ATC services. In a 100-second video produced by the International Council of Air Shows, Greg McWherter (Blue Angels, 2009-2012), Richard McSpadden (Thunderbirds, 2002-2003), Steve Foley (Blue Angels, 2005-2006), Brian Bishop (Thunderbirds, 1998-1999), George Dom (Blue Angels, 1997-1998) and Ron Mum (Thunderbirds, 1996-1997) urge their fellow citizens to contact their

Airborne 09.15.17: More ATC Privatization Oppo, ICAO Drone Registry?, KSMO

Also: Pipistrel Charging, GA/Drones To The Rescue, Gordon Bennett, SpiceJet, United, USAF v Irma, CL-415

Six former team commanders of the USAF Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels are forcefully opposing legislation that would privatize US ATC services. In a 100-second video produced by the International Council of Air Shows, Greg McWherter (Blue Angels, 2009-2012), Richard McSpadden (Thunderbirds, 2002-2003), Steve Foley (Blue Angels, 2005-2006), Brian Bishop (Thunderbirds, 1998-1999), George Dom (Blue Angels, 1997-1998) and Ron Mum (Thunderbirds, 1996-1997) urge their fellow citizens to contact their congressional representatives to tell them to vote against H.R. 2997 which is currently being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. In addition to these six highly res

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Study Sets New Distance Record For Medical Drone Transport

Medical Samples Transported 160+ Miles By Unmanned Aircraft In Arizona Desert

Johns Hopkins researchers have set a new delivery distance record for medical drones, successfully transporting human blood samples across 161 miles of Arizona desert. Throughout the three-hour flight, they report, the on-board payload system maintained temperature control, ensuring the samples were viable for laboratory analysis after landing.

ICAO Announces 2018 Opportunities For Young Aviation Professionals

Joint Initiative With IATA And ACI

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched a recruitment campaign for the 2018 Young Aviation Professionals Program (YAPP). Talented next generation aviation professionals from around the world are invited to apply.

Fluid Contaminant Spill Led To May 2016 In-Flight Avionics Compartment Fire

Transportation Safety Board Of Canada Releases Investigation Final Report

In the release of its investigation report (A16O0066) into a May 2016 in-flight avionics compartment fire, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada found that a fluid contaminant caused the fire that disabled electrical power distribution to several systems of the aircraft.

New Technology Developed To Protect Pilots From Laser Attacks

Does Not Distort Natural Light, Improving Visibility From The Cockpit

Engineers at BAE Systems have developed a low cost, lightweight, flexible system that can block dangerous laser light, protecting pilots and flight crew from hostile attacks.

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'Black Sheep' 8th Fighter Squadron Reactivated After Six Years

Lt. Col. Mark Sletten To Command The Unit

The Black Sheep have returned. The 8th Fighter Squadron was reactivated at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 4, 2017, six years after its last inactivation May 13, 2011, as part of the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, Arizona.

Cathay Pacific Finalizes Order For 32 A321neo Aircraft

Aircraft Will Be Operated By Regional Carrier Cathay Dragon

Cathay Pacific Airways has finalized an order with Airbus for 32 A321neo single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft will be operated by Cathay Dragon, the regional carrier of the Group, on services linking its Hong Kong home base with destinations across Asia. The purchase agreement firms up an MOU announced last month.

Lockheed Martin Unveils A New Canister Launched Unmanned Aircraft System

Introduced At The Defence And Security Equipment International Exhibition (DSEI)

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has been designed and developed in the UK at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI).

Spirit Pilots Stand Ready to Walk Out If Negotiations Break Down

Launch Informational Picketing Events To Show Resolve

Spirit Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), sent a strong message to their airline’s management team with a 100 percent vote to conduct a lawful strike once they are released from negotiations by the National Mediation Board (NMB).

Lincoln Tests F-35C Lightning II At Sea

Still No Operational Date Set For The JSF Carrier Variant

The Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) became one of the few ships in the fleet to trap and launch the F-35C Lightning II, Sept. 3.

European Court of Justice Rules Against Ryanair

Airline Held That Its Planes Were Irish Territory Subject To Irish Laws

Rhe Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled against Ryanair in the case of air crew against Ryanair and its temporary staff agency Crewlink. The decision brings a definitive end to Ryanair’s fiction of considering a Ryanair plane as Irish territory, with Irish employees, subject to Irish jurisdiction. This claim has incorrectly designated Irish courts having jurisdiction over thousands of pilots and cabin crew and has deprived many of them from access to legal help at the place where they actually work.

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Saab Presents Gripen Aggressor

Being Presented At DSEI 2017 In London

Defense and security company Saab presents a new variant of Gripen, Gripen Aggressor. Gripen Aggressor is based on the proven Gripen C-series and is the ultimate platform for the adversary air combat training market. Gripen Aggressor brings a unique mix of high performance, mission flexibility and availability combined with a low life cycle cost.

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AD NUMBER: 2017-18-12

PRODUCT: Certain B/E Aerospace protective breathing equipment (PBE) that is installed on airplanes. AD 2016-11-20 required replacing part number (P/N) 119003-11 PBE units.

Aero-TV: Disrupting The Avionics Biz - The Extraordinary Avilution 'UnPanel'

Avilution 'Unpanel' Represents A Major Change In VFR Avionics…

One of the most innovative things on display at AirVenture this summer was the Avilution Unpanel, which represents a major change in avionics for VFR airplanes.

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Aero-TV: Disrupting The Avionics Biz - The Extraordinary Avilution 'UnPanel'

Avilution 'Unpanel' Represents A Major Change In VFR Avionics…

One of the most innovative things on display at AirVenture this summer was the Avilution Unpanel, which represents a major change in avionics for VFR airplanes. Mark Spencer, Founder of Avilution, told Aero-News editor Tom Patton that the company designed the Unpanel by approaching avionics as a software "problem", making it possible to bring a product to the market much faster. The Unpanel was developed in conjunction with Zenith Aircraft for their STOL CH-750 Super Duty airplane...

FAA Sends Mobile Air Traffic Tower To St. Thomas

Updates Information For Pilots And Drone Users In The Wake Of Hurricane Irma

In the wake of Hurricane Irma’s destructive path through the Caribbean, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is supporting storm recovery efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands with a fully-staffed mobile air traffic control tower at Cyril E. King International Airport in St. Thomas. The tower was fully operational at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday morning and is now supporting relief flights by the U.S. military, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, general aviation and limited commercial flights.

FAA Reauthorization Bill Remains Stalled In Congress

Some Now Calling For An Extension Of As Long As A Year

When it comes to a long-term funding bill for the FAA, the only thing that is certain is that the current continuing resolution expires on September 30. Beyond that, there appears to be only conflict and stubbornness on Capitol Hill.

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Marine Corps Infantry Receive Small Quadcopters

Will Bring Greater Situational Awareness To Troops On The Ground

The Marine Corps has started equipping infantry units with small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) quadcopters to bring greater situational awareness to troops on the ground.

NASA Sets Cassini On Collision Course With Saturn

Loss Of Communications Will Come Friday, Ending A 13-Year Mission

NASA's Cassini spacecraft is on final approach to Saturn, following confirmation by mission navigators that it is on course to dive into the planet’s atmosphere on Friday, Sept. 15.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report In NJ Helicopter Accident

Country Music Star Troy Gentry Fatally Injured When The Aircraft Went Down

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which fatally injured country music star Troy Gentry September 8.

Kenai Aviation Closes Due To Declining Business

Had Operated From Kenai Municipal Airport For 56 Years

Kenai Aviation Services in Kenai, Alaska has closed after flying from Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN) for the past 56 years. The company is in the process of selling its aircraft, hangars and equipment.

Klyde Morris 09.15.17

A Certain Phrase From P.T. Barnum Comes To Mind, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 09.14.17: CAF Wings Over Dallas, Foreflight, JetBlue Pilots

Also: GAO Debunks ATC Privatization, Waco Aircraft, Whirly-Girls, Honeywell, GPS III, UAV Privacy, Embraer

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announces the return of CAF Wings Over Dallas World War II Airshow on Oct. 6-8, 2017 at Dallas Executive Airport. More than 19,000 visitors from 32 states were drawn to the inaugural event in 2016. This year’s show will feature a 75th anniversary commemoration of the Doolittle Raid, the heroic U.S. counterattack on Japan after Pearl Harbor. A flying reenactment of the Raid will combine eight B-25 bombers, spectacular pyrotechnics, sound effects, and narration

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.15.17)

“The infantry battalion needs small UAS because it makes the most dangerous weapon – a Marine and his rifle – that much more lethal.” Source: 1st Lt Joseph Paoletta, SUAS program manager at 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (V27).FMI:

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.15.17): Confidence Maneuver

A confidence maneuver consists of one or more turns, a climb or descent, or other maneuver to determine if the pilot in command (PIC) is able to receive and comply with ATC instructions.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.15.17)

MedEvac Foundation International

The MedEvac Foundation International is an international non-profit 501C (3) charitable organization headquartered in the Washington, DC area. The Foundation assists the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) to represent the Air Medical and the Critical Care Ground Transport Industry.

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