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New Shepard Makes Successful Suborbital Flight

Booster And Capsule Return Safely To Earth

Blue Origin conducted an 11th successful flight of its New Shepard suborbital booster today, launching from the company's west Texas complex and recovering both the booster and capsule about 10 minutes later.

AMA Drone Report 05.02.19: DRL and LockheedMartin, Stakeholder Mtg, Kidney Drone

Also: AMA Clubs and ATC, PAL-V -- NLR, 2019 NATS Dates, Reach Out to AMA Drone Report!

Lockheed Martin and The Drone Racing League (DRL) challenge you to participate in AlphaPilot, an open innovation challenge, developing artificial intelligence (AI) for high-speed racing drones. Enter the AlphaPilot Innovation Challenge today for your chance to master autonomous flight and win more than $2,000,000 in cash prizes. AlphaPilot will challenge teams of up to 10 participants each to design an AI framework, powered by the NVIDIA Jetson platform for AI at the edge, that is capable of flying a drone -- without

Fortem Technologies, Unifly Collaborate On Drone Airspace Management

System Under Development To Keep Airspace Safe And Secure In A Drone-Enabled World

Fortem Technologies and Unifly will collaborate to develop a joint airspace safety and security solution for a drone-enabled society. This new end-to-end solution will allow UTM and U-space architectures to be used by public safety officers, military groups and other government agencies to secure airspace around critical infrastructure, airports, stadiums, public venues and more.

FAA May Clear 737 MAX For Flight In May Or June

Airlines Would Still Need Weeks To Install Software Updates And Train Pilots

The FAA could approve a return to service of the 737 MAX in late May or early June, but airlines would still need several weeks to install software updates and retrain pilots.

Target Arm Unveils Talon v2.5

Universal Drone Launch & Recovery On The Move

Target Arm officially unveiled Talon v2.5 at the AUVSI Xponential Show in Chicago. Talon 2.5 is a Universal Launch and Recovery (ULaR) platform, that enables drone package delivery to and from trucks, or any moving platform, while moving, at speeds over 65 mph.

NGC's Firebird Capability Showcased At XPONENTIAL

Firebird Supplier Summit Scheduled For Summer 2019 In San Diego

Northrop Grumman Corporation is highlighting Firebird capabilities with potential suppliers and business partners at XPONENTIAL. Firebird is an ultra-flexible, proven airframe with autonomous mission capability. Available in manned, autonomous and optionally piloted configurations, Firebird is designed to provide ISR payload and cockpit flexibility through truly open architecture and plug-and-play payload integration.

Adaptive Immersion Technologies Develops SATURN

Sustained Attention Training in Unmanned & Remote Navigation Is Next Generation Adaptive Training For Drone Operators

Adaptive Immersion Technologies (AIT) has developed featuring adaptive training technologies designed to help drone operators manage the overwhelming task saturation and information load of UAS systems. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Small Business Innovative Research program, AIT developed Sustained Attention Training in Unmanned & Remote Navigation (SATURN) – a game-based training system, designed to help UAS operators develop and retain attention control skills for mission performance.

Guardian Flight Acquires Sunrise Air Ambulance

Brings Total Arizona Footprint To Nine Bases

Medical Response company Guardian Flight has purchased Sunrise Air Ambulance and its four air medical transport bases in Arizona. Sunrise, headquartered in Show Low, AZ, has a fixed wing and a rotor wing operation there and fixed wing operations in Springerville and Safford. The Sunrise acquisition brings Guardian Flight's total dedicated Arizona air medical aircraft to nine including bases in Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock and Yuma.

Maintenance Center For Ansat Helicopters To Open In Mexico In 2020

Will Be Located In The City Of Guadalajara

The Mexican company Craft Avia Center in cooperation with the Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is planning to open a technical maintenance center for Ansat type civilian helicopters in the city of Guadalajara.

TCAA Approves STC For CMA-5024 On Boeing 737NG Family

One Of The First Solutions Currently Approved To Introduce LPV Approach Capability On B737NG Aircraft

Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has approved a CMC Electronics STC to install the company's SBAS-capable CMA-5024 GLSSU on B737NG aircraft for DO-260B ADS-B out compliance and SBAS/GPS navigation with the option to enable LPV approach capability. FAA and EASA STC approvals are in progress and expected shortly for all B737NG aircraft types (-600/-700/-800).

Duncan Aviation Names Michael Kussatz East Coast Regional Avionics Sales Manager

Brings More Than 26 Years Of Industry Experience To The Position

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Michael Kussatz has accepted the position as Duncan Aviation’s new Regional Avionics Sales Manager, and he’ll be supporting avionics install sales for our East Coast Satellite Avionics Shop network.

Australia Receives First Of Three Falcon 7X VIP Aircraft

To Be Operated By The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) For Government VIP Service

The Commonwealth of Australia has taken delivery of the first of three very long range Falcon 7X trijets it has acquired from Dassault Aviation to be operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for government VIP service. The other two aircraft will be handed over in the following months. The VIP units are being delivered with the latest connectivity solutions, intended to provide seamless access to high-speed broadband data anywhere in the world.

Stearman Down In Washington State

Pilot, Passenger OK As Port Townsend Aero Museum Bi-Plane Attempts Landing On Discovery Bay Tidelands

An instructor and passenger are OK after a vintage biplane made a forced landing Sunday afternoon along the shore of Discovery Bay, according to Discovery Bay Fire Department Chief Willie Knoepfle.

ExpressJet Airlines Takes Delivery Of First Of 25 New Embraer E175 Aircraft

Remainder Of The Airplanes Will Be Delivered This Year

ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, this week took delivery of its first of 25 new Embraer E175 aircraft in a handover ceremony at the Embraer factory and delivery center in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

Airborne 05.01.19: Propless Pitts, uAvionix Files 4 TSO, DeltaHawk

Also: P-51 Reunion for Oshkosh, Falcon 8X Record, Allegiant Dispatchers Union, Sunrise Air Ambulance

Up until recent memory, Spencer Suderman had fortune smile upon him repeatedly as he bested world records sought for sustained inverted spin events. But a failed attempt a few weeks ago, due to oxygen issues, has been joined by an even more unwelcome problem when Suderman lost his prop, inflight, and was forced to execute an emergency landing in the notoriously difficult LA area at Whiteman Airport. Mind you, most Pitts Specials, even a modified S-1C like Suderman’s, are not the world greatest glid

Unmanned Systems Technology Is Changing Lives

But Public Acceptance Is Key, Speakers Say At AUVSI

As AUVSI president and CEO Brian Wynne introduced Tuesday’s keynote speakers at Xponential 2019, he first pointed out that the biggest challenges facing the professionals in the audience involve convincing a generally skeptical public that the new technologies they are fostering will improve their quality of life.

AMA Drone Report 04.25.19: Google/Wing Cert, World Record FLT, Sheriff Rescue

Also: Miracle Flights, Drone Workforce Solutions, AMA Friends Of The Foundation, XPONENTIAL 2019

The FAA has awarded the first air carrier certification to a drone delivery company, Google’s Wing Aviation. The certification paved the way for Wing Aviation to begin commercial package delivery in Blacksburg, VA. Wing partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and Virginia Tech, as one of the participants in the Transportation Department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program. Wing demonstrated that its operations met the FAA’s rigorous safety requirements to qual

Senators Call On The FAA To Initiate Remote ID Rulemaking For Drones

Thune, Markey Say Remote Identification Rules Are Instrumental For Drone Privacy, Safety, And Security

U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and John Thune (R-SD), members of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, have sent a letter to the Department of Transportation calling on the FAA to swiftly publish a proposed rule for remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also called drones.

FAA Releases Aerospace Forecast

Shows That Air Travel In The United States Is Strong

All safety, efficiency and economic indicators show that air travel in the United States is strong, according to the FAA Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years (FY) 2019-2039. With aircraft operations expected to increase more than 25 percent over the next 20 years, the FAA is advancing major airspace modernization and infrastructure improvements to meet this tremendous projected growth.

SAS Airline Strike Drags Through Sixth Day

Another 504 Departures Cancelled Wednesday

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) is continuing to cancel flights as a result of an ongoing pilot strike. On its website, SAS said that it deeply regrets the inconvenience to its passengers caused by the delays and cancellations.

Bye Aerospace Rebrands Electric Airplane As eFlyer

Company Has Received 294 Total eFlyer Customer Commitments And Deposits

Bye Aerospace has rebranded its family of electric aircraft formerly known as “Sun Flyer” to “eFlyer”. George E. Bye, Founder and CEO of Bye Aerospace, said eFlyer more accurately represents the aircraft’s high-tech all-electric propulsion system.

Avanti Unmanned Systems Announces New Division

Will Provide Drone Security And Mitigation Planning Services

Avanti Unmanned Systems, a subsidiary of Blue Sky Innovations Group, has formed a new division that will provide drone security and mitigation solutions to a wide array of private and public service related customers.

Airbus Reports First Quarter 2019 Results

Finds Commercial Aircraft Environment 'Robust'

Airbus SE reported First Quarter (Q1) 2019 consolidated financial results and maintained its guidance for the full-year. “The first quarter underlying financials mainly reflect our commercial aircraft ramp-up and delivery phasing,” said Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury. “The commercial aircraft market remains robust and we continue to see good prospects in the helicopters and defence and space businesses. The new management team is in place and focused on delivering on our commitments.”

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.02.19)

“Remote identification will enhance safety, security, and privacy, and serve as a critical tool for law enforcement to respond to and address reports of illegal and unauthorized drone operations.” Source: Letter from U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and John Thune (R-SD) to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.02.19): ESC (Electronic Speed Control)

An electronic device connected to the drones power supply and flight controller to vary the speed and direction of the drones motors.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.02.19)

B4UFLY Mobile App Update

The FAA has partnered with Kittyhawk to redevelop B4UFLY, the FAA's first mobile application, to improve the user experience so that recreational drone operators know where they can and cannot fly.

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May 02, 2019

Booster And Capsule Return Safely To Earth

Also: AMA Clubs and ATC, PAL-V -- NLR, 2019 NATS Dates, Reach Out to AMA Drone Report!

System Under Development To Keep Airspace Safe And Secure In A Drone-Enabled World

Airlines Would Still Need Weeks To Install Software Updates And Train Pilots

Universal Drone Launch & Recovery On The Move

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Firebird Supplier Summit Scheduled For Summer 2019 In San Diego

Sustained Attention Training in Unmanned & Remote Navigation Is Next Generation Adaptive Training For Drone Operators

Brings Total Arizona Footprint To Nine Bases

Will Be Located In The City Of Guadalajara

One Of The First Solutions Currently Approved To Introduce LPV Approach Capability On B737NG Aircraft

Brings More Than 26 Years Of Industry Experience To The Position

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To Be Operated By The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) For Government VIP Service

Pilot, Passenger OK As Port Townsend Aero Museum Bi-Plane Attempts Landing On Discovery Bay Tidelands

Remainder Of The Airplanes Will Be Delivered This Year

Also: P-51 Reunion for Oshkosh, Falcon 8X Record, Allegiant Dispatchers Union, Sunrise Air Ambulance

But Public Acceptance Is Key, Speakers Say At AUVSI

Also: Miracle Flights, Drone Workforce Solutions, AMA Friends Of The Foundation, XPONENTIAL 2019

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Thune, Markey Say Remote Identification Rules Are Instrumental For Drone Privacy, Safety, And Security

Shows That Air Travel In The United States Is Strong

Another 504 Departures Cancelled Wednesday

Company Has Received 294 Total eFlyer Customer Commitments And Deposits

Will Provide Drone Security And Mitigation Planning Services

Finds Commercial Aircraft Environment 'Robust'

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