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March 29, 2019

United Technologies Introduces Hybrid-Electric Airliner

'Project 804' Based On A Bombardier Dash 8 Airframe

United Technologies has released a white paper detailing what it calls "Project 804", the development of a hybrid-electric airliner. The plane is an initiative of UTCs newly-established United Technologies Advanced Projects (UTAP)—a startup-like organization at the heart of UTC that disrupts from within.

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iFly GPS Adds RealPlan To Version 11

Intelligent And Optimized Routing For The Real World

Adventure Pilot announces the addition of RealPlan to their upcoming major release of iFly GPS. Version 11 will be available for Android phones and tablets, iPads, iPhones and Windows later this spring with a demo release available at Sun 'n Fun.

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CAAS Tightens Regulatory Regime On Alcohol Abstention For Pilots

Programs To Be Introduced To Strengthen Detection And Rehabilitation

Starting March 31, 2019, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will tighten the regulatory regime on alcohol abstention to mitigate the risk of pilots operating under the influence of alcohol.

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ECSU And Sinclair Sign MOU To Promote UAS Training And Research

The Two Institutions Will Host A Joint Exercise In June 2019

Elizabeth City State University has partnered with the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center, located in Dayton, Ohio, to enhance training and applied research for Unmanned Aerial Systems, also known as drones.

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Duncan Aviation Introduces FBO Services Calculator

Gives Operators Information About Fuel Prices, Storage Fees, Other Relevant Costs

Duncan Aviation recently introduced an FBO Services Calculator website app that allows operators to easily see their complete service charges and fees when stopping at a Duncan Aviation FBO facility for transient fuel services.

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Comlux Takes Delivery Of Its First ACJ320neo

Will Undergo VIP Cabin Completion In Indianapolis, IN

Comlux has taken delivery of the first of three ACJ320neo1 aircraft, which will now enter VIP cabin-outfitting by Comlux Completion in Indianapolis. It is the largest customer for the ACJ320neo Family, which has already won a total of 11 orders.

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USAF Junior ROTC Flight Academy Encourages Youth To Seek Careers In Aviation

Ten Young Women Participated In The WAI Conference In Long Beach

Aviators from all over the country traveled to sunny Long Beach, California, for the 30th annual Women in Aviation International Conference March 14 – 16. Ten of the female aviators attending were Air Force Junior ROTC cadets who recently earned their pilot wings.

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LM Delivers First HC-130J Combat King II To New York ANG

106th Rescue Wing Recapitalizing Legacy HC-130 Fleet With Four HC-130Js

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of four HC-130J Combat King II aircraft to representatives from the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing (RQW).

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Ground Broken On New Terminal At Kansas City International Airport

Largest Single Infrastructure Project In The City’s History

The Kansas City Aviation Department joined with the City of Kansas City, Mo., major airlines, developer Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate, Clark | Weitz | Clarkson (CWC), organized labor and business representatives Monday, to celebrate the long-awaited launch of the construction phase of a $1.5 billion modern single terminal at Kansas City International Airport. Hundreds of Kansas Citians attended the event that included the ceremonial first turning of the dirt and the start of demolition activities at Terminal A.

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Photo Of Mother-Daughter Pilot Team Goes Viral

Image Tweeted By ERAU Worldwide Chancellor Dr. John R. Watret

As Chancellor of the Embry-Riddle Worldwide Campus, Dr. John R. Watret knows the power of women in aviation. Now, he knows what happens when it’s combined with the power of Twitter.

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Swimmers In Micronesia Rescued With The Help Of A Drone

Seven Tourists Had Become Stranded By Strong Currents And Tides

The CNMI Department of Public Safety-Boating Safety Division in Micronesia recently used a drone to assist in the rescue of seven swimmers who had become stranded in Laulau Bay.

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AD: Pratt & Whitney Division Turbofan Engines

AD NUMBER: 2019-06-07

PRODUCT: Certain Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168-1D, PW4168A, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 model turbofan engines.

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Elwell Defends FAA's Oversight Of Aircraft Certification

Testifies Before A Senate Subcommittee Wednesday

Acting FAA administrator Daniel Elwell told the Senate Commerce Aviation and Space subcommittee Wednesday that the agency does not allow self-certification of any kind, although he did admit that the FAA delegated review of the Boeing 737 MAX safety systems to the planemaker.

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House Transportation Committee Passes Bill To Protect FAA From Funding Lapses

Would Continue To Fund The Agency In The Event Of Future Government Shutdowns

The House Committee on Transportation passed two bills Wednesday that are focused on aviation safety.

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SmartSky Networks Helps Communicate ANN Special Coverage of AEA2019!

SmartSky Delivers the Most Compelling User Experience in IFC

SmartSky’s best-in-class inflight connectivity system delivers the most compelling user experience while providing the most secure and most affordable system to all subscriber aircraft flying over the contiguous United States. Forget the buffering common with 3G air-to-ground (ATG) or frustrating limitations caused by high-latency satellite options. Users can stream, chat, text and game with speeds comparable to the ground. Only SmartSky’s low latency allows live activities such as videoconferencing, WebEx applications and real-time gaming. Dynamic IP addressing, virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) and single-plane beamforming make SmartSky the most secure network, easily

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Aspen Avionics, True Innovators, Present AEA2019 Special Event Coverage!

AEA2019 Sponsor: Always-Innovative Aspen Avionics

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aspen Avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced display and sensor technology from the commercial and business aviation markets into general aviation cockpits—and budgets. Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display system enables aircraft owners to upgrade their primary flight instrument “six pack” to glass cockpit technology all at once, or in stages. Easy and inexpensive software upgrades add new features and capabilities, while future proofing the system and protecting owners’ investments. Our philosophy is that getting the latest avionics technology shouldn’t always mean spending

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GAMA, AAAA Applaud House Transportation Committee’s Passage Of H.R. 1108

The Aviation Funding Stability Act Would Protect FAA Programs From Government Shutdowns

GAMA is praising the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its members for passing H.R. 1108, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019.

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Airtext Connects You With ANN's AEA 2019 Special Event Coverage

Airtext Makes Sure You Get The Message for AEA 2019!

Airtext is the leader in low-cost, worldwide, multi-passenger, aircraft connectivity. For only 5 cents a text message, staying in touch has never been easier. Messages are typically received in about 10 seconds. Recent product announcements include remote Bluetooth message annunciators that display whom has messages awaiting and the ability for dispatch to connect to the pilot. Airtext announces a new cabin moving map based on a HD tablet, using Bluetooth aircraft GPS position and flight information, to display automated sequencing of route of flight images and navigation data pages including destination weather. Also overlaid on the

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Embraer Delivers The 500th Phenom 300 Series Aircraft

Only Business Jet To Reach The Milestone In The Last 10 Years

Embraer has delivered the 500th Phenom 300 series business jet. According to GAMA reports, the Phenom 300 is the only business jet model to reach this milestone in the last 10 years. The Phenom 300 outperforms in the light jet class with its speed, range, comfort and technology. Being the fastest and farthest-flying light jet, the Phenom 300 has set multiple speed records, certified by the National Aeronautic Association and the Federation Aeronautique Internationale.

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Sun 'N Fun Set To Open April 2

This year’s theme is 'First In Fun - Fast In Flight'

Each year, there are thoughtful predictions from the regulars as to the theme for the upcoming SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo. When those who go reflecting back on the event’s 45 year history, they agree that one thing has made it the second largest aviation expo in the world – comradery. It’s the friendships, memories, and the experiences that make it special. This year’s theme of “First in Fun - Fast in Flight” celebrates the people that have formed the traditions, activities, and essence of the SUN ‘n FUN Fly-in.

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Boeing Says MCAS Fix Is Ready For Certification

Software Update Must Be Approved By The FAA Before 737 MAX Airplanes Can Fly Again

Boeing says it has a software fix for the MCAS system on its 737 MAX airplanes ready to install as soon as it gets the nod from the FAA.

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Klyde Morris 03.29.19

But In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power Present AEA19!

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power AEA 2019 Booth #625

True Blue Power Introduces Fifth-Generation Battery Family The leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries introduced its new fifth-generation, main ship batteries during this year’s AEA International Convention and Trade Show. The ultra-lightweight, TB20 (20 amp-hour), TB30 (30 amp-hour) and TB40 (40 amp-hour) are True Blue Power’s first batteries

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.29.19)

“Our Nation’s aviation system should not be jeopardized by politics in Washington, which is why I’m proud my bill to protect the FAA from future shutdowns cleared this hurdle today.” Source: House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), on the passage of H.R. 1108 by the committee.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.29.19): Slant Range

The horizontal distance from the aircraft antenna to the ground station, due to line-of-sight transmission of the DME signal.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.29.19)

Hyner View

Hyner View, located in scenic central Pennsylvania, has been home to foot-launched flying for both hang gliders and paragliders since 1975. Launch is located on D.C.N.R land known as Hyner View State Park.

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