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January 31, 2018

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

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 while families cannot generally sue an employer for a work-related death, the situation with the Icon accident is unusual in that it occurred over "navigable waters", whic

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Public Safety Agencies Come Together For NCDOT Drone Workshop

More Than 150 Emergency Responders Attended The Event

Law enforcement, fire fighters and EMS across North Carolina have already started using drones to save lives. The NC Department of Transportation wants to bring various agencies together to share how this emerging technology can be included in their operations.

CFM International LEAP Engines Powering Aircraft On Five Continents

First LEAP-Powered 737 MAX Delivered In Africa

With a year-end delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to Mauritania Airlines in Africa, CFM International's new LEAP engine is now providing power for airlines based in five continents.

Sabrewing Aircraft Company Nears Completion Of First Round Of Funding

Has Raised 140% Of Its Angel Funding Goal

Sabrewing Aircraft Company has raised 140% of its initial angel funding goal, according to Ed De Reyes, CEO of Sabrewing Aircraft Company. “We will close this round shortly, and cap this round at just under $1 million,” said De Reyes. De Reyes stated that they raised the funds from The Drone Fund, Integro LTD and two other investors. Due diligence ended at the end of December and funded at the first of the year.

Boulder City, NV Residents Charged For Recreational Drone Flights

City Imposes A $25 Per Day Fee For Non-Commercial Flights

Recreational drone operators who wish to fly their aircraft within the Boulder City, NV would be subject to a $25 per day fee, according to a proposed fee schedule published by the city.

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Windells Academy, Hillsboro Aero Academy Launch Program For High Schoolers

Aviation Discovery Program Will Be A Seven Week Course Beginning In June

Windells Academy and Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA),a combined helicopter and airplane pilot training school in the U.S., have partnered to create the nation's first high school boarding program in which students can earn their professional pilot certifications while at the same time working toward their high school diploma. Students enrolling in the Windells Academy Aviation Program will have the potential to earn their licenses and ratings to become professional airplane or helicopter pilots and obtain a college degree in aviation through HAA's unique partnerships.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers 1300th Helicopter From The H135 Family

Milestone Aircraft Goes To Undisclosed Buyer

Airbus Helicopters delivered the 1300th helicopter from the H135-family, a number underlining the multipurpose lightweight twin-engine helicopter’s worldwide success.

Sichuan Fan-Mei Aviation Industry Co., Ltd Orders FTDs From Frasca

Both Sims Built To CAAC Level 5 Standards

Sichuan Fan-Mei Aviation Industry Co. has placed two orders for FTDs from Frasca International of Urbana, IL; one Piper Seminole and one Robinson R44.

Atlas Dynamics And Luxriot Partner To Develop Advanced Drone-Based Solutions

Technology Collaboration Will Impact Defense, Security And First Response Markets

Atlas Dynamics, a next generation aerospace company providing autonomous UAV solutions, has announced it has entered a partnership with Luxriot, developer of the Evo Video Management Software, to develop drone-based solutions for the defense, security and first response markets.

U.K. Fighter Pilots Fly F-35 For The First Time Following Training

Pilot Calls The Flight A 'Sensational Experience'

Flight Lieutenant Liam and Lieutenant Chris became the first Royal Air Force and Royal Navy pilots respectively to proceed straight from flying training in a Hawk to fly the multi-role combat aircraft.

Triumph Wins New 737 MAX Content

Simultaneously Extends Boeing 787 Dreamliner Contract

Triumph Group was recently selected by Boeing to supply highly engineered components used for applications on the 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX programs. The multiyear contract extends existing work Triumph Mechanical Solutions provides on the 787 program, as well as adds new 737 MAX content. Triumph Mechanical Solutions is an operating company of Triumph Integrated Systems.

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Boeing HorizonX Invests In Advanced Battery Technology Startup Cuberg

Will Develop Next-Generation Technology For Possible Aerospace Applications

Boeing has announced its investment in Berkeley, CA-based Cuberg, Inc., a startup founded by former Stanford University researchers developing next-generation battery technology for potential aerospace and industrial applications.

Airbus Selected By ESA For EGNOS V3 Program

Will Improve Safety Of Life Service In European Airspace

Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as the prime contractor to develop EGNOS V3, the next generation of the European Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) planned to provide the aviation community with advanced Safety of Life services and new services to Maritime and Land users.

Report: Global UAV Market Forecast To Grow Over 18 Percent Through 2023

Drivers Include Technological Advancement, Increased Demand For Data

The "UAV Drones Market by Type (Fixed Wing, VTOL, STUAS, MALE, HALE), Payload (Up to 150 and 600 kg), Component (Camera, Sensor), Application (Media & Entertainment, Precision Agriculture), and Geography - Global Forecast to 2023" report has been released by ResearchAndMarkets.

Ohio Advisory Group On Unmanned Aircraft Systems Issues Report

Included Model Policy For USA Use By Law Enforcement

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advisory Group formed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has issued its final report, which includes a model policy for use by law enforcement.

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Skydiving Reaches New Heights In 2017

Record Set For USPA Membership, According To Association

For the sixth year in a row, the U.S. Parachute Association is reporting record growth, indicating that more and more people are not only jumping for the first time, but are taking up the sport as a hobby and a passion.

Russian Fighter Shadows U.S. Surveillance Aircraft

Incident Lasted Nearly 3 Hours, Pentagon Says

An American aircraft conducting surveillance in international airspace over the Black Sea was intercepted by a Russian fighter jet on Monday, in an incident the Pentagon describes as dangerous.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Knoxville, TN Training Accident

Focus Is On Actual Loss Of Engine Power During Simulated Engine-Out Procedure

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred during a training flight preparing a student for a commercial multi-engine check ride.

Airborne 01.29.18: Falcon Heavy Ready!, Pilot Aided, Serial Stowaway

Also: 60 Years Of America In Space, Metroplex Litigation, Frasca's New Heli Trainer, F-35 Sale To Belgium

SpaceX conducted a successful test-fire of all 27 Merlin rocket engines on the Falcon Heavy last Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A. After the test, SpaceX founder Elon Musk tweeted that the hold-down firing was "good" and that the first flight would be "Launching in a week or so." When it does launch, the Falcon Heavy will become the most powerful in operation, generating a liftoff thrust of 5.1 million pounds. Musk is working to manage expectations, because a lot has to go ri

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.31.18)

“As skydiving continues to increase in popularity, USPA is proud of our safety record, as well as the incredible accomplishments of those skydivers who continue to excel and push the limits of our sport.”Source: USPA Executive Director Ed Scott.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.31.18): Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB)

A ground-based radio transmitter that transmits radio energy in all directions.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.31.18)

Fighter Jet For Sale In Seattle, And It Can Still Fly One of very few working fighter jets in private possession is for sale in Seattle. It's a historic aircraft, which has captivated crowds at air shows and helped Vietnam vets reconnect with their past.

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