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November 17, 2017

Airborne 11.17.17: Cabri G2 Heli-Upgrade, NBAA/KSMO, USAF Pilot Shortage

Also: Electronic Flight Bags, SNC's Dream Chaser, flydubai Buys 225 737 MAX, Scottish Airshow Nixed

The FAA has approved Service Bulletin 17-009 for the Guimbal Cabri G2 that allows the pilot to use additional horsepower from the aircraft’s Lycoming 0360-J2A engine. Previously the allowed power had been 145 horsepower. The new rating allows the pilot to utilize 160 horsepower without any negative implications to operating costs or additional inspections. NBAA has filed its final brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging the legality of the unprecedented settlement agreement reached earlier this year between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, CA over the future of Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO). The U.S. Air Force is sh

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Airborne 11.17.17: Cabri G2 Heli-Upgrade, NBAA/KSMO, USAF Pilot Shortage

Also: Electronic Flight Bags, SNC's Dream Chaser, flydubai Buys 225 737 MAX, Scottish Airshow Nixed

The FAA has approved Service Bulletin 17-009 for the Guimbal Cabri G2 that allows the pilot to use additional horsepower from the aircraft’s Lycoming 0360-J2A engine. Previously the allowed power had been 145 horsepower. The new rating allows the pilot to utilize 160 horsepower without any negative implications to operating costs or additional inspections. NBAA has filed its final brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging the legality of the unprecedente

Amateur-Built Aircraft Accident Totals Drop To Historic Lows

EAA Safety Efforts Contribute To Steady Decline While Flight Hours Increase

Fatal accidents in experimental category aircraft, particularly amateur-built aircraft, continued their decline during the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2017 fiscal year that ended September 30, falling to historic lows.

Ethiopian Airlines Orders GE90 Engines For Boeing 777 Freighters

Engines And Additional Services Valued At More Than $450 Million

Ethiopian Airlines ordered eight GE90-115B engines to power its four Boeing 777 Freighters. The engines will be added to an existing 12-year TrueChoice Flight Hour agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Ethiopian Airlines' GE90 engine fleet. The engine order and expanded services agreement are valued at more than $450 million list price and over the life of the service agreement.

Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Announce Order For Four 777 Freighters

Order Boosts Carrier's 777 Freighter Fleet From Six To 10

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for four Boeing 777 Freighters in a deal valued at more than $1.3 billion at list prices. The deal includes a new order for two freighters. It also includes two freighters the airline announced as a commitment in June that finalized into a firm order and posted on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website this month.

CAE, Abu Dhabi Aviation Training Center Launch ERJ145 Pilot Training

Falcon Aviation Is Launch Customer

CAE and Abu Dhabi Aviation Training Center (ADATC) have announced the launch of the new Embraer ERJ145 pilot training program with Falcon Aviation at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. Together, CAE and ADA will be delivering training to Falcon Aviation's pilots and other regional operators at ADA's brand-new training facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, starting in the first half of 2018.

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Wright Eyes Indefinite Enlistment, Awards Program Changes For Enlisted Force

Remarks Come At 2017 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium

The Air Force’s top enlisted Airman provided updates on the status of issues affecting the enlisted force Oct. 27, 2017, at the 2017 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Orlando, Florida.

Boeing, Royal Jordanian Airlines Announce Strategic Training Agreement

Five-Year Contract Will Provide Comprehensive 787 Pilot Training

Boeing and Royal Jordanian Airlines announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show the carrier has selected Boeing to provide its 787 flight training. Under the five-year strategic agreement, Boeing will provide Royal Jordanian with a comprehensive training solution, including pilot type-rating and recurrent training at its London Gatwick training campus.

Garmin Pilot Grows Feature Set For iOS And Android Mobile Devices

Multiple Features Added For Both Platforms

Garmin has announced the addition of new features for the Garmin Pilot application for Android and iOS mobile devices. Garmin Pilot 6.2 for Android incorporates approach chart overlays on the moving map, enhancements to stadium TFR’s, glide range ring, logbook tracks and more, while the 9.1 version of Garmin Pilot for iOS adds a new high resolution basemap, worldwide gridded winds and a streamlined Connext devices page. Within the iOS version, pilots can also access aircraft performance profiles, checklists and weight and balance data for additional aircraft types.

New Calidus B-250 Aircraft To Feature Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Avionics

New Light Attack Aircraft With Multi-Role Capabilities From Calidus Launched At Dubai Airshow

Rockwell Collins has been selected by Calidus, a new aircraft manufacturer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to provide Pro Line Fusion on the new B-250 light attack aircraft with multi-role capabilities. Launched at the Dubai Airshow, the aircraft is designed for combat and asymmetric warfare.

SNCA, CAE Partner To Create An Authorized Training Center In The Middle East

Will Be Located At King Fahad International Airport

CAE and the Saudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA) announced today at the 2017 Dubai Air Show a collaboration agreement for the creation of a CAE Authorized Training Center in the region.

KS Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer Addresses November Wichita Aero Club

Governor-In Waiting Promises Solid Support, Urges Tenacity To Sustain Kansas Aerospace Leadership In Address To Wichita Aero Club

Tenacity was the theme of Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer's address to the Wichita Aero Club on Tuesday, November 7 at Crestview Country Club. Dr. Colyer, a Hays native, is a surgeon, an aviator, and – pending the US Senate's approval of Gov. Brownback's new role as Ambassador for Religious Freedom – the next governor of Kansas.

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Discovery Air Defence Flies First Fast Jet Training Mission In Australia

Six Aircraft Participated In The RAAF 81 Wing Training Mission

Discovery Air Defence Services has flown its first fast jet training mission in support of the Australian Defence Force's Fast Jet Trial contract.

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Aero-TV: Wipaire At NBAA17 - More Than Just Floats

Caravan Floats Updated With Oil Bath Wheels For Reduced Maintenance…

Wipaire Floats was founded in the 1960s, and over the years has come to offer a line of products for everything from small recreational airplanes to large commercial aircraft, including firefighting airplanes.

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Aero-TV: Wipaire At NBAA17 - More Than Just Floats

Caravan Floats Updated With Oil Bath Wheels For Reduced Maintenance…

Wipaire Floats was founded in the 1960s, and over the years has come to offer a line of products for everything from small recreational airplanes to large commercial aircraft, including firefighting airplanes. At NBAA-BACE is Las Vegas last month, Clint Clouarte, VP of Marking and Sales for Wipaire, said one of the most recent developments is the introduction of oil bath wheels on new production Wipline 8750 amphibious floats for Cessna Caravans, eliminating the need for repeated greasing...

NBAA Continues Legal Efforts To Preserve Access To KSMO

Files Brief Challenging The Legality Of The Settlement Between The FAA And The City

NBAA has filed its final brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging the legality of the unprecedented settlement agreement reached earlier this year between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, CA over the future of Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO.)

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ASTM International Group Advances Array Of Drones Standards

Six New Standards Related To Multiple Aspects Of Drone Manufacturing

ASTM International’s committee on unmanned aircraft systems (F38) held a successful meeting at Virginia Tech last week that included significant progress in standards development and live demonstrations.

FAA Grants Waiver For Aerotain Skye To Fly Over People

Tethered, Helium-Filled UAV Can Now Operate Anywhere In Uncontrolled Airspace

The FAA has granted a waiver from the agency’s small drone rules (Part 107) to Cevitasnow in Columbus, OH, to allow the company to operate a helium-filled Aerotain Skye tethered aircraft over people on the ground.

Engine Failure At Low Altitude Led To 2016 Fatal Floatplane Accident

TSB Canada Releases Final Report From Accident Near Manicouagan Reservoir, Quebec

In its investigation report (A16Q0119) into a September 2016 fatal collision with terrain near the Manicouagan Reservoir, Quebec, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that a fuel pump malfunction caused the engine to shut down during takeoff, leaving the pilot with not enough time to take appropriate action to attempt to restore engine power. The report also highlights the risks of attempting a 180° turn at low altitude during a takeoff emergency.

Winter Haven, FL Airport Hosts Chinese Delegation

Group Learning About Non-Controlled Airports, GA And Seaplanes

A delegation associated with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) recently visited Winter Haven Airport in central Florida to learn more about uncontrolled airport, general aviation and seaplanes.

Wataniya Airways To Add 25 A320neo Family Aircraft

Airline Upgrading Its Single-Aisle Fleet

Golden Falcon Aviation, the exclusive aircraft provider of Wataniya airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow 2017 by Dr. Hamad Al-Tuwaijri, Chairman of Golden Falcon Aviation, and John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft in the presence of Ali Al Fouzan, Chairman of Wataniya Airways.

Klyde Morris 11.17.17

Not A Justification, But An Explanation

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 11.15.17: XCOR BK, V-22 Osprey Milestone, GAMA 3rd Quarter Stats

Also: UK Airport Cancellation, Gone West: Robert Wagstaff, EASA Certifies Bell 505, USN's 1st MQ-4C Triton

This is a heartbreaker, as we were big fans of XCOR Aerospace -- which filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to federal court documents filed last week. The 18-year-old company will be liquidated in an effort to satisfy its creditors. According to the court filing, XCOR has assets valued at between $1 million and $10 million, against liabilities estimated between $10 million and $50 million. Bell Helicopter and Boeing have marked a milestone for the Bell Boeing V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft,

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.17.17)

"It is important that NBAA lead the industry’s challenge to an agreement that contradicts decades of established FAA policy that SMO be kept open and accessible.” Source: Alex Gertsen, NBAA’s director of airports and ground infrastructure.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.17.17): True Altitude

The vertical distance of the airplane above sea level—the actual altitude. It is often expressed as feet above mean sea level (MSL). Airport, terrain, and obstacle elevations on aeronautical charts are true altitudes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.17.17)

Naval Air Station Wildwood Foundation

Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum is a non-profit museum located at the Cape May Airport inside historic Hangar #1. Commissioned in April 1943, NASW served as an active dive-bomber squadron training facility during World War II.

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