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September 21, 2017

Airborne 09.21.17: Pilot Runs 4 Senate, Seaplane Base Hit, Sonaca 200

Also: Mitchell Airport, AMA, Plane v Elk, Ariane 6, Lakeville Airport, Alaska Airlines

Airshow and test pilot Bob Bishop is launching a run for the United States Senate in 2018. He kicked off his campaign Monday with an event in Tucson which included a static display of a BD-5J campaign plane dubbed "Freedom". Bishop started his business career at the age of 13 while living in Phoenix, AZ. Flying and excellence have been his passions. "Being in service to others is his primary goal. He is a compassionate capitalist, who puts people before profits," the website states. Bishop built several examples of th

AMA Drone Report 09.21.17: AMA Expo West, Parrot Mambo, No Drone Pot Delivery

Also: Drone Injury Study, Cook County-IL, Northeastern Drone Society, Propel Star Wars Drones, GA UAS Integration

One of the pinnacle model aviation events of the year is coming up and we wanted to make sure that you marked your schedule to be in Ontario, CA, right after the first of the year for the 2018 AMA Expo West. It will be the 20th annual rendition of the event and, as usual, it will feature the latest products in radio-controlled model aviation, demonstrations, interactive displays, and exploration of the intricacies of flying model airplanes, helicopters, rockets, gliders, and -- of cour

Airborne 09.21.17: Pilot Runs 4 Senate, Seaplane Base Hit, Sonaca 200

Also: Mitchell Airport, AMA, Plane v Elk, Ariane 6, Lakeville Airport, Alaska Airlines

Airshow and test pilot Bob Bishop is launching a run for the United States Senate in 2018. He kicked off his campaign Monday with an event in Tucson which included a static display of a BD-5J campaign plane dubbed "Freedom". Bishop started his business career at the age of 13 while living in Phoenix, AZ. Flying and excellence have been his passions. "Being in service to others is his primary goal. He is a compassionate capitalist, who puts people before profits," the website states. Bishop built several examples of the BD-5J. He purchased 20 kits when they were first introduced, and some are still flying today. Over 300 people in Arizona are reportedly now employed due to h

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AMA Drone Report 09.21.17: AMA Expo West, Parrot Mambo FPV, No Drone Pot Delivery

Also: Drone Injury Study, Cook County-IL, Northeastern Drone Society, Propel Star Wars Drones, GA UAS Integration

One of the pinnacle model aviation events of the year is coming up and we wanted to make sure that you marked your schedule to be in Ontario, CA, right after the first of the year for the 2018 AMA Expo West. It will be the 20th annual rendition of the event and, as usual, it will feature the latest products in radio-controlled model aviation, demonstrations, interactive displays, and exploration of the intricacies of flying model airplanes, helicopters, rockets, gliders, and -- of course, DRONES! Parrot has introduced a new mini-drone targeted at the growing drone racing market. The Mambo is equipped with an FPV HD camera, and comes with the new Parrot Cockpitg

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Airbus Reaches Milestone Number Of Aircraft Flying In North America

A321 Delivered To American Airlines Becomes 1,500th Airbus In Revenue Service On The Continent

The number of in-service Airbus commercial aircraft in North America reached a new high of 1,500 following the delivery of an A321 to American Airlines on Friday. The company delivered its first North American-operated aircraft to U.S.-based Eastern Airlines in 1977 and has gone on to tally more than 2,000 orders with 25 airline companies and lessors in the region.

Honor Flight Austin To Take 34 Veterans To Washington D.C.

Flight To Depart On Friday With WWII, Korea And Vietnam Vets On Board

On Friday, Honor Flight Austin will depart Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for a special flight to Washington D.C. The flight will transport 34 Austin-area World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veterans to the nation’s capital to visit and experience the memorials built in their honor. This is the 46th Austin Honor Flight to date, and the sixth this year.

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Zetta Jet Files For Chapter 11 Protection To Implement Debt Restructuring

Normal Business Operations To Continue Throughout Restructuring

On September 15, 2017, Zetta Jet Pte. Ltd and its U.S. subsidiary, Zetta Jet USA, Inc., filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to seek to restructure their debt while continuing normal business operations.

Drone Security Issues To Be Focus Of Two-Part Educational Session At DWE

UAS Experts From Major League Baseball, Department Of Justice, Department Of Energy And California Highway Patrol To Speak

Drone technology has advanced rapidly over the last decade and has become a valuable tool for many industries on a global scale. With commercial and hobbyist drones filling the skies, policymakers have increasingly expressed security concerns. Drone World Expo will feature two powerful panels focused on security, both of which are comprised of an impressive list of stakeholders who will share their insights.

Breitling DC-3 Wraps Up Its World Tour

Returns To Geneva Where The Journey Began Last March

Having departed from Geneva last March, the Breitling DC-3 made its grand return to Switzerland after circling the globe, landing in Sion where 100,000 passionate enthusiasts had gathered to attend the Breitling Sion Airshow 2017. A new feat for this legendary plane still in perfectly flightworthy condition and which is celebrating its 77th birthday this year.

Galileo Satellites Set To Fly On Ariane 6

Four New Spacecraft Scheduled For Launch Beginning In 2020

Four of the latest set of Galileo navigation satellites will be launched on Ariane 6 rockets – ESA’s first contract to use Europe’s new vehicle. The launches are scheduled between the end of 2020 and mid-2021, using two Ariane 6 rockets – the configuration of Europe’s next-generation launch vehicle that is best suited to haul the two navigation satellites into their orbits at 23,222 km (approx 14,500 miles) in altitude.

Anchorage Publisher Possibly Involved In Bad Landing Attempt Captured On Video

Cessna 206 Was Attempting To Land On Campbell Lake

A film crew captured video of a Cessna 206 attempting to land on Campbell Lake just south of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday. The plane appeared to be briefly out of control, leading the videographer to say "she's going to crash", before returning to normal flight.

Intrepid Celebrates Delivery Of Second 747-8 Freighter To AirBridgeCargo Airline

Will Play A Central Role For For The Global Logistics Company

Intrepid Aviation has announced the acquisition of a new 747-8 Freighter (747-8F) from the Boeing Company on September 15. The aircraft was placed on long-term lease with AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), a part of the Volga-Dnepr Group, and one of the world’s leading air freight operators.

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Plane Strikes Two Elk At Oregon Airport

Animals Had Strayed Onto The Runway At Nehalem Bay State Park, Plane Occupants Uninjured

Two people aboard an airplane that was landing at Nehalem Bay State Park Airport in coastal Oregon were uninjured when the Vans RV8 they were aboard hit two elk that had wandered onto the runway. And while the people were OK, neither the animals or the plane fared so well.

SeaMax M22 Goes Down In Connecticut Lake

No Injuries Reported In The Accident

A seaplane made what is described as a "rough landing" and sank in Candlewood Lake in Connecticut last Friday, according to Connecticut State Police.

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House Republican Leadership Continues To Push Privatized ATC

But Appropriators Are Reluctant To Hand Over The Purse Strings To A Private Entity

With the September 30 deadline looming, leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives and the White House are stepping up their efforts to build support for the AIRR Act, which would remove Air Traffic Control from the auspices of the FAA and place it in the hands of a private, non-profit corporation.

White House Nominates Bruce Landsberg For A Term On The NTSB

Must Be Confirmed By The U.S. Senate For The Post

The White House nominated aviation safety expert Bruce Landsberg to serve on the NTSB, citing his impressive track record on aircraft safety issues. Landsberg is the former president of the AOPA Air Safety Institute, and currently serves as the senior safety adviser for the organization.

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NASAO Elects New Officers, Regional Directors For 2018

Ronnie Mitchell, Aviation Division Director For The Nebraska Department Of Transportation, Will Serve As Chairman

Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) elected new officers and regional directors for the coming year during its 86th Annual Convention and Trade Show held in Point Clear, Alabama last week.

Santa Monica Airport Commission Requests Special Pollution Study

Would Measure Levels Before, During And After Closure For Runway Shortening

The Santa Monica Airport Commission has has requested a special study of pollution levels to be conducted before, during and after Santa Monica Airport's sole runway is closed while it is reduced in length.

Matternet Unveils The Matternet Station

Will Provide Fully-Automated Package Delivery To Hospitals In Switzerland

An automated drone delivery system has been unveiled by Menlo Park, CA company which will soon begin providing fully-automated on-demand transportation of pathology and blood samples between hospitals in Switzerland.

Air Canada Provides Humanitarian Relief To Regions Affected By Irma

Delivering Essential Supplies Across The Caribbean And Florida

Air Canada continues to support relief efforts in areas affected by the passage of Hurricane Irma by dispatching a humanitarian flight with relief supplies on Saturday September 16, 2017. Since September 5, Air Canada has operated a total of 30 additional flights, as well as larger aircraft with more seats, to bring over 7,000 customers home early from the affected areas including Antigua, Cuba, Turks and Caicos, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Florida.

AMA Drone Report 09.14.17: MultiGP Nat’l Championship, GDU O2, ICAO Registration

Also: AMA Monitoring Volunteer Drones, Aerix DaVinci, FAA ReAuthorization, TobyRich, ADR Test Pilots

The 2017 MultiGP National Drone Racing Championship are being held now through this weekend at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, NV. With thousands of pilots currently having competed in over 70 qualifying events of the MultiGP Regional Series, all eyes are fixed on Reno's many racing efforts and as well as those of MultiGP. In order to advance to the championship, top pilots from each Regional Qualifier advance to their respective Regional Final. Then, the top two pilots from each of the 14 R

Airborne 09.20.17: Apollo 11 Tour, ADS-B Upgrades, FL Drones

Also: Sebring Airport, DeLand SportAv Showcase, MH-139, Winged-S Rescue Award, Next AF1, EC-130H Update, SDASM HOF

The Apollo 11 command module Columbia—the only portion of the historic spacecraft to complete the first mission to land a man on the moon and safely return him to Earth—is about to leave the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum for the first time in 46 years for the traveling exhibition “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission.” The exhibition’s two-year national tour will celebrate the approaching 50th anniversary of the mission and explore the bi

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Vintage Aviation Publications Acquires Warbirds News

Online Publication Has Covered Warbirds Since 2012

Vintage Aviation Publications, publisher of Warbird Digest, has announced the acquisition of Warbirds News, the popular online news platform dedicated to warbird restoration and aviation museums.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.21.17)

“Bruce has demonstrated a passion for aviation safety through his long and successful career. His work with federal agencies, industry groups and other stakeholders makes him a perfect choice to serve on the NTSB.” Source: NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, on the nomination of Bruce Landsberg to serve on the NTSB.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.21.17): Airport Diagram

A full-page depiction of the airport that includes the same features of the airport sketch plus additional details, such as taxiway identifiers, airport latitude and longitude, and building identification.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.21.17)

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The members of the Ercoupe Owners Club provide each other mutual support to keep these classic aircraft in the air. Along the way, we've found that Coupe people are a little bit special, themselves.

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