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March 15, 2020

Airborne 03.13.20: SnF2020 Postponed, VoltAero Cassio, AA Cadet Academy

Also: First Flight-CL415EAF, Axiom Space, ICAO Council, FAA Revokes Paradigm Air Operators Cert

We knew something like this was coming... but we had hopes for the best. Now, the folks at Sun 'n Fun have made what had to be a truly difficult decision... Sun 'Fun Statement (Official): "SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence are deeply concerned about the developing crisis with COVID-19 and understand our responsibility to help in the fight against the spread of the disease. Our first priority is always the health, safety, and well-being of our patrons, partners, staff and volunteers. Wit

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Boeing Joins Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance

Supports Goal To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 25% By 2025

Boeing has joined the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA) in support of its goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2025, and ultimately power operations with 100% renewable energy. This alliance of large clean energy buyers, energy providers, service providers and NGO partners supports a large-scale, rapid transition to a cleaner future.

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Air Partner Launches New Suite Of Services

Designed Specifically To Help Safeguard Clients During COVID-19 Crisis

Aviation services group Air Partner has launched a unique new portfolio of services, Air Partner Protect, in response to the emergence and spread of COVID-19 ("novel coronavirus"). The company has recently carried out a number of evacuations on behalf of the U.K. government, and has seen increased demand from customers looking for similar services with enhanced safeguarding measures in place.

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Airbus Engineers Bring Sustainable Aviation To Reality

Company Working On Multiple Technologies To Increase Efficiency

With the first-ever observance of the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development last week, Airbus is highlighting the contributions of engineers across the company to a more sustainable aviation industry.

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USAF Introduces New Leader Of The F-35 Demonstration Team

Capt. Kristin 'Beo' Wolfe Will Fly The Demonstration Routine For Two Years

Starting with the 2020 air show season, Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, a second-generation fighter pilot and former F-22 Raptor pilot, will lead the new F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team.

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ICAO Safety Audit Program Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary

Special Ceremony Held During Council's 219th Session

During a special ceremony conducted at yesterday’s fourth meeting of the ICAO Council’s 219th Session, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano accepted a framed gift from the UN agency’s Secretary General, Dr. Fang Liu, commemorating the 20th Anniversary last year of ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (USOAP).

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USAF Awards Contract For A-29 Support

Sierra Nevada Corporation Wins The Undefinitized Contract

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to Sierra Nevada Corporation to provide A-29 aircraft ground support equipment, pilot training (including difference training and instructor pilot upgrade training), contractor logistic support, aircraft sparing and sustainment for the Combat Air Advisor mission for Air Force Special Operations Command.

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Textron Aviation Harnesses Kansas Winds

Makes 20-Year Wind Energy Agreement To Power Wichita And Independence Plants

Textron Aviation has signed a multi-year agreement with Evergy, Inc. to meet nearly all of its electricity needs at the company’s facilities located in Wichita and Independence, Kansas, by utilizing renewable wind energy. Evergy’s new green energy program will allow Textron Aviation a path towards achieving its sustainability goals using Kansas’ abundant, affordable and renewable wind energy.

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Carlsbad Jet Center Opens New Facility

Includes FBO Operations, Conference Rooms And Pilot Lounge

Carlsbad Jet Center has opened its new executive terminal at McClellan - Palomar Airport (KCRQ) in Carlsbad, CA. The long-awaited executive terminal is located in a prime location right off the taxiway and is beautifully outfitted to welcome guests to the charm of Southern California.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.15.20)

Aero Linx: National Aeronca Association National Aeronca Association: We are dedicated to supporting the design and preserving the history of Aeronca aircraft. Founded by Jim Thompson and fostered by his leadership for nearly thirty years, we are now led by a Board of Directors. We meet in convention every two years at Hook Field (MWO) in Middletown, Ohio, the site of the Aeronca Corporation, where all of our post war planes were produced.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.15.20): Ultralight Vehicle

Ultralight Vehicle A single-occupant aeronautical vehicle operated for sport or recreational purposes which does not require FAA registration, an airworthiness certificate, nor pilot certification. Operation of an ultralight vehicle in certain airspace requires authorization from ATC.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.15.20)

“The jet doesn’t discriminate. The jet doesn’t know who is flying it, and it will always behave the exact same way. The fighter community is an extremely performance-focused field that’s based purely on merits and tactics. I don’t consider myself a female pilot, but a pilot that happens to be a female. I’m here to do a job, and that is to make this team the best out there, inspire people to be better, and to fly the F-35 as hard as I can.” Source: From comments made by Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, a second-generation fighter pilot, and former F-22 Raptor pilot, who will lead the new F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team.

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