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October 14, 2016

Airborne 10.14.16: Solar Impulse UAV?, Bombardier CS300, Spirit Pilots Picket

Also: AW169, Barnstorming, Norwegian Hires, Aviation Design Challenge, Amazon Fine, Alaska Airlines, E-Cig Suit

When the Solar Impulse 2 aircraft completed its circumnavigation of the world earlier this year, we were reminded that the story was not about the airplane; it was about promoting the use of renewable energy. Now, the focus appears to be changing to the aircraft itself. The French news service AFP reports that Solar Impulse co-founder Andre Borschberg told reporters earlier this week that an unmanned version of Solar Impulse is in the works. EASA has awarded Type Validation to Bombardier's CS300 aircraft, which is a precursor to a first delivery to CS300 launch operator, airBaltic of Latvia. Bombardier's first CS300 aircraft delivery to airBaltic is scheduled for

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Nearly 100 Spirit Airlines Pilots Picket At DFW International Airport

After More Than 21 Months Of Negotiations, Pilots Continue To Press Spirit Airlines For Industry-Standard Compensation

Nearly 100 Spirit Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), recently stood shoulder-to-shoulder at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to demonstrate their unity as negotiations for a new contract approach the two-year mark.

Next Space Station Crew Set For Launch

Liftoff From Baikonur Scheduled For Wednesday Afternoon

Three crew members of Expedition 49/50 are scheduled to launch to the International Space Station at 4:05 a.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 19 (2:05 p.m. Baikonur time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Polish Deputy Defense Minister Lashes Back At Airbus

Says Poland 'Taught The French To Use A Fork'

Poland's Deputy Defence Minister Bartosz Kownacki has lashed out at France and Airbus following statements from the European aircraft manufacturer on the loss of a 50 helicopter deal for the country.

LOT Polish Airlines Leases Six New 737-MAX 8 Airplanes

Takes Options To Lease An Additional Five Airliners

Air Lease Corporation has placed six new 737 MAX 8s with CFM Leap-1B engines on long-term lease to LOT Polish Airlines. In addition to the six firm lease placements, the agreement includes the option to lease five new 737 MAX 8s, to be confirmed by early 2017. All eleven aircraft are from ALC’s order book with Boeing.

Leonardo Company Lands Additional Orders For AgustaWestland Helicopters

Services Will Range From Air Taxi And VIP Transport To Electronic News Gathering

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has taken orders for several more aircraft at Helitech in Amsterdam and Japan Aerospace in Tokyo.

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UAS4STEM 2017 Presented By Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Search And Rescue Challenge To Be Held During The Current Academic Year

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Education department is pleased to announce that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will be the Brand Sponsor of the UAS4STEM Search and Rescue Challenge for the 2016-2017 school year. This sponsorship will help further promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-related learning and careers across the country.

Helicopter Travel Munich Signs For One H145

New Aircraft To Be Delivered In December 2017

Global helicopter offshore hoist operator Helicopter Travel Munich (HTM) has signed for one H145 at Helitech International.

Greenville Tech To Host Aircraft Programs Open House And Skills Contest

Aero Skills Tournament To Be Held October 15

On Saturday, October 15, 2016, individuals will compete to claim the title of “Top Gun” of aircraft structures. A nationwide search is underway, and winners will advance to the nationals and get the chance for a share of the $15,000 purse. Greenville was chosen for the second round of competitions.

Yuhi Airlines In Japan Signs For Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Will Be Used For Corporate Travel And Tourism

Bell Helicopter has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Yuhi Airlines for a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. The aircraft will be used for corporate travel and tourism across the region.

microdrones Rolls Out New VTOL Mapping Solutions

Four Turnkey Packages Cover Wide Range Of Missions

Following the recent announcement by Trimble that Delair-Tech and microdrones are partnering to become the UAS suppliers for Trimble's entire distribution network, microdrones has introduced four new mapping packages for VTOL UAS.

Boeing, China Southern Airlines Finalize Order For 12 787-9 Dreamliners

China's Largest Carrier By Fleet Size To Operate Both Variants Of Dreamliner Family

Boeing and China Southern Airlines have finalized an order of 12 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $3.2 billion at current list prices. The new order strengthens China Southern's expanding long-haul fleet.

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Airborne 10.14.16: Solar Impulse UAV?, Bombardier CS300, Spirit Pilots Picket

Also: AW169, Barnstorming, Norwegian Hires, Aviation Design Challenge, Amazon Fine, Alaska Airlines, E-Cig Suit

When the Solar Impulse 2 aircraft completed its circumnavigation of the world earlier this year, we were reminded that the story was not about the airplane; it was about promoting the use of renewable energy. Now, the focus appears to be changing to the aircraft itself. The French news service AFP reports that Solar Impulse co-founder Andre Borschberg told reporters earlier this week that an unmanned version of Solar Impulse is in the works. EASA has awarded Type Validati

NASA To Conduct BVLOS UAV Tests

Five Aircraft To Be Flown Simultaneously At Reno-Stead Airport

The first test of NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) research platform will be held noon to 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Reno-Stead Airport in Reno, Nevada.

FAA Issues First Ever STC for Lithium-ion Main Ship Batteries To True Blue Power

Will Provide Primary Power For Robinson R44 Helicopters

The FAA has granted the first-ever STC for Lithium-ion mainship batteries to True Blue Power for the company’s TB17 (17-amp hour) lithium-ion batteries on Robinson R44 helicopters. This is the first STC granted by the FAA for lithium-ion battery use as a primary electrical power source, including engine start. True Blue Power partnered with St. Louis Helicopter, LLC to secure the STC.

CHC Group Announces $450 Million In Commitments For Recapitalization

Key Parties Execute Plan Support Agreement With Milestone Aviation To Serve As Lead Lessor

CHC Group has announced that it has entered into a plan support agreement (PSA) with respect to the terms of a chapter 11 plan of reorganization. The PSA contemplates a comprehensive recapitalization of the Company that will provide $300 million in new capital from its existing creditors, as well as terms for restructured aircraft leases and additional asset based financing commitments of $150 million from its largest lessor and its affiliates.

Investigators Now Say Connecticut Plane Crash Was Likely A Suicide

Student Was Reportedly 'Distraught' Over Poor Performance At The Flight School

The crash of a Piper Seneca near the Pratt & Whitney plant in Hartford, CT appears to have been a suicide, according to federal officials.

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AeroSports Update: EAA Reports On Experimental Accidents

2016 Experimental Aircraft Accident Numbers Come In Well Under FAA Limit

When discussing the issue of safety and amateur built experimental aircraft, it’s not unusual to hear a question from non-aviation people that goes something like this; are those things really safe? The truth is, accidents do happen but, according to a recent report from EAA, safety is improving.

Intel Introduces Commercial Drone

Intel Falcon 8+ System Currently Available In Europe

The latest commercial drone on the market ... at least in Europe ... is the Intel Falcon 8+ octocopter, which was introduced at the Intergeo conference in Hamburg, Germany this week.

Klyde Morris 10.14.16

"You Do What You Can For As Long As You Can, And When You Finally Can't, You Do The Next Best Thing. You Back Up But You Don't Give Up." Chuck Yeager

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 10.13.16: Flying Car School, UAV Data Plans, True Blue Power R44 STC

Also: Wingwalkers Rule, AMA, Super Puma, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Careers In BizAv, Daher Congrat's TBMOPA

We have reported before on the PAL-V proposed combination of an automobile and gyrocopter, and it’s a unique concept. Now, the company has moved ahead to form the first ever Flying Car school in North America. It’s In a daylong event designed to introduce prospective customers to flying in a vehicle similar to the PAL-V Liberty Flying Car. The school is to be located in Roosevelt, Utah. For small UAV operators who wish to connect their aircraft directly to the I

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.14.16)

"Executing this agreement enables us to establish a stronger capital structure for CHC and is another critical milestone toward completing our court-supervised reorganization process." Source: Karl Fessenden, CHC President and Chief Executive Officer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.14.16): Tetrahedron

A device normally located on uncontrolled airports and used as a landing direction indicator.

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