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May 04, 2018

Airborne 05.04.18: Terrafugia Partners, Trump Lauds SWA Crew, Drone Rescues

Also: 100th Anniversary of Air Mail, Alsim ALX Simulator, 2018 Maintenance Scholarships, Leonardo Heli SAIB

Terrafugia has announced a partnership with CEVT (China Euro Vehicle Technology AB) to collaborate on a variety of developments to bring their first flying car to market. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) acquired Terrafugia in Fall 2017. CEVT is supporting Terrafugia's first vehicle, the Transition, with the development of a clutch-box, advanced CAE analysis and high-tech safety systems. President Donald Trump welcomed five Southwest Airlines cockpit and cabin crew members as well as t

Airborne 05.04.18: Terrafugia Partners, Trump Lauds SWA Crew, Drone Rescues

Also: 100th Anniversary of Air Mail, Alsim ALX Simulator, 2018 Maintenance Scholarships, Leonardo Heli SAIB

Terrafugia has announced a partnership with CEVT (China Euro Vehicle Technology AB) to collaborate on a variety of developments to bring their first flying car to market. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) acquired Terrafugia in Fall 2017. CEVT is supporting Terrafugia's first vehicle, the Transition, with the development of a clutch-box, advanced CAE analysis and high-tech safety systems. President Donald Trump welcomed five Southwest Airlines cockpit and cabin crew members as well as three passengers who were aboard Flight 1380 to the Oval Office Tuesday, heaping praise on the pilots, flight attendants, and those who helped prevent a passenger from being pulled

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NTSB: Pilot Reported Fuel Pump Failure Prior To Fatal Alabama Accident

Factual Report From The Accident Released By The Board

The NTSB has released its factual report from an accident which occurred on August 14, 2016 that resulted in the fatal injury of six people. According to the report, the airplane, a Piper PA-31-325, impacted terrain near Northport, Alabama, while diverting to Tuscaloosa Regional Airport (TCL), Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

FAA Issues SAIB For Certain Leonardo Helicopters

Cracks And Loose Fasteners Noted On Main Transmission Fitting Plates On Several Aircraft

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) to inform owners/operators of Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A119, AW119 MKII, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters of an airworthiness concern for those helicopters that have a left or right main transmission fitting plate (fitting) part number (P/N) 109-0330-17 installed.

Bombardier Launches Redesigned Challenger 605, 650 Recurrent Training Course

New Program Will Optimize Pilots' Time

Bombardier has made it easier for pilots to undergo recurrent training for its leading Challenger 605 and Challenger 650 business jets with an online remote training available for the ground school FAA-certified course. The new program delivers the same comprehensive and professional instruction that Bombardier is known for, while reducing the length of on-site training.

AF Selects Locations For B-21 Aircraft

Dyess, Ellsworth And Whiteman Are The Preferred Locations

The Air Force has announced that the B-21 Raider will replace B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit aircraft at three existing bomber bases beginning in the mid-2020s.

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United Airlines Team Cleveland Wins 2018 William F. 'Bill' O’Brien Award

Presented For Excellence In Aircraft Maintenance Presented By Snap-on

A dynasty of excellence in aircraft maintenance is forming in Northern Ohio as United Airlines Team Cleveland repeated as champions in the annual Aerospace Maintenance Competition Presented by Snap-on.

NBAA Names Recipients of 2018 Maintenance Scholarships

Presented At Maintenance Conference In Albuquerque, NM This Week

The NBAA Maintenance Committee has awarded the 2018 Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarships (TRACS) at the association’s annual Maintenance Conference this week in Albuquerque, NM.

FlightSafety International Offers Comprehensive Unmanned Systems Training

Developing A Wide Range Of Standard And Platform-Specific Curricula

FlightSafety International announces that it will offer a wide variety of Unmanned Systems Training programs for commercial operators.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers 200Th H145 Helicopter To Norsk Luftambulanse

Air Rescue Operator Will Operate The Aircraft In Norway

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 200th H145 to Norsk Luftambulanse (NOLAS). The Air Rescue Operator will use the helicopter for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Norway.

Jet Aviation Completes Acquisition Of Hawker Pacific

Transaction Valued At $250 Million

Jet Aviation has completed its acquisition of Hawker Pacific, a leading provider of Civil MRO, Fleet and FBO Services, and Aircraft Sales across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The transaction is valued at $250 million.

Clay Lacy Hosts 1,500 Local Students For Van Nuys Airport Aviation Career Day

Thirteenth Annual Event Held April 27 At KUNY In Los Angeles

Clay Lacy Aviation hosted 1,500 local high school students at the 13th Annual Aviation Career Day on Friday, April 27, at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in Los Angeles. Called “The Sky Is the Limit,” the event is co-sponsored by Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, Los Angeles World Airports and the nonprofit Valley Economic Alliance, and supported by Clay Lacy and dozens of aviation-related organizations.

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Fourth U.S. Air Force SBIRS Satellite Sends First Images Back To Earth

SBIRS GEO Flight-4 Completes Baseline Constellation, Global Coverage

The U.S. Air Force's fourth Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellite transmitted its first images back to Earth. The milestone, known as "first light," occurred in February when the SBIRS GEO Flight-4 satellite, built by Lockheed Martin, turned on its powerful sensors for the first time during space vehicle checkout.

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AUVSI XPO Speakers See Bright Future, With Focus On Safety And Jobs

Diverse Speakers Present A Common Message Of Optimism

As divergent as the three keynote speakers who addressed a full house at Xponential 2018 were Tuesday, they shared a common message of optimism for the future of unmanned systems.

NTSB Opens Docket For San Francisco International Airport Incident

Air Canada Flight Had Lined Up To Land On An Occupied Taxiway

The NTSB opened the public docket Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation of the July 7, 2017, Air Canada overflight of a taxiway at San Francisco International Airport.

Number Of Fatalities In CW-130 Accident Now Nine

Airplane Was Headed To Arizona For Decommissioning

The National Guard CW-130 that went down near Savannah, GA Wednesday was headed to Arizona for decommissioning, according to Air Force and National Guard officials.

Former Race Pilot Fatally Injured In Reno-Stead Airport Accident

Plane Overturned After Landing Tuesday Evening

A veteran race pilot was fatally injured Tuesday evening when the plane he was flying flipped over after landing at Reno-Stead airport.

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May the 4th Be With You!

FAA Safety Team Says Luke Skywalker Showed All The Attributes Of A Great Pilot

Take some time today and think about being a pilot that is one with the force, in a galaxy far, far away… No matter where or when you fly, some common attributes are prevalent in all the best pilots, and Luke Skywalker became one of the best.

Klyde Morris 05.04.18

Whassamatter, Klyde? Lost Your Rose-Colored Glasses?

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 05.02.18: New Shepard 8th Mission, GA Avionics Report, Richard Collins

Also: Medicals 4 Comm. Balloon Pilots, AAL Pilot Recruitment, Boeing KC-46, Airshow Pilot Elgin Wells Lost

New Shepard flew again for the eighth time on April 29, 2018, from Blue Origin’s West Texas Launch Site. Known as Mission 8 (M8), the mission featured a reflight of the vehicle flown on Mission 7. The Crew Capsule reached an apogee of 351,000 feet (66 miles) – which Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos said in a tweet is "the altitude we’ve been targeting for operations." AEA released its first-quarter 2018 Avionics Market Report. Total worldwide business and GA avionics sales amounted

Introducing inReach Mini From Garmin

A Small But Mighty Two-Way Satellite Communicator For Any Adventure

Garmin has introduced the inReach Mini, a smaller and more compact satellite communicator with available two-way messaging and a 24/7 SOS function when combined with an inReach subscription to access the Iridium satellite network. Measuring just under 4 inches tall by 2 inches wide, and weighing 3.5 ounces, the inReach Mini can easily be carried in a backpack, boat, plane, or glovebox.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.04.18)

“We are looking at the whole scheme of regulations, to make sure they’re adapted to the new technologies we are dealing with today. Secretary Chao shares your excitement for the potential of UAS.”Source: Steven G. Bradbury, DOT’s general counsel, speaking at AUVSI XPO this week.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.04.18): User-Defined Waypoints

Waypoint location and other data which may be input by the user, this is the only GPS database information that may be altered (edited) by the user.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.04.18)

Airlines for Europe

Airlines for America is one of the most powerful airline lobbying groups in the U.S. The organization has a European counterpart ... Airlines for Europe, or A4E.

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