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May 09, 2018

Airborne 05.09.18: Uber VTOL Air Taxi, SWA Update, OSH18!

Also: King Online Drone Course, CL-415EAF Conversion Program, Carrier JFK 75%, Wichita Aviation Pathway

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is showing off a model of the company's concept for a VTOL flying taxi it hopes to have in revenue service in two years. Khosrowshahi said that the concept is to "create the network around those vehicles so that regular people can take these taxis in the air for longer distances when they want to avoid traffic at affordable prices." Uber chief product officer Jeff Holden said that the program is intended to be "community friendly". The aircraft will initially be piloted, but

Airborne 05.09.18: Uber VTOL Air Taxi, SWA Update, OSH18!

Also: King Online Drone Course, CL-415EAF Conversion Program, Carrier JFK 75%, Wichita Aviation Pathway

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is showing off a model of the company's concept for a VTOL flying taxi it hopes to have in revenue service in two years. Khosrowshahi said that the concept is to "create the network around those vehicles so that regular people can take these taxis in the air for longer distances when they want to avoid traffic at affordable prices." Uber chief product officer Jeff Holden said that the program is intended to be "community friendly". The aircraft will initially be piloted, but would eventually be autonomous and carry up to four passengers in an effort to reduce costs through ride-sharing. Uber says that for the program to be p

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Air France KLM CEO Resigns Following Staff Vote On Pay

Employees Rejected A 7 Percent Pay Increase Over 4 Years

Air France KLM CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac says he will resign from the post following a vote by Air France employees rejecting a 7 percent pay increase over 4 years.

NTSB Releases Factual Report From 2016 Fatal Glider Accident In CO

Two Fatally Injured In Collision With Terrain

The NTSB has released its factual report from an accident involving a Stemme Gmbh S10-VT self-launching (powered) glider near Telluride, CO on August 24, 2016. The plot and a passenger were fatally injured when the aircraft impacted trees and terrain. The glider was registered to and operated by the pilot as a local sightseeing flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The flight originated from the Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX), Telluride, Colorado, about 1315.

Genes In Space Students To Speak With NASA Astronauts On Space Station

Experiments Designed To Learn The Challenges Of Space Exploration

Students from Houston area schools who participated in the Genes in Space challenge, will talk to astronauts on the International Space Station during an events hosted by Boeing and Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The event is part of NASA’s Year of Education on Station.

Norwegian Says 'No' To IAG Takeover Bid

Says The Larger Group Is Undervaluing The Budget Carrier

International Airline Group has tendered two offers to take over Norwegian Airlines, which the budget carrier has rejected saying that the offers "undervalue" the airline.

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United Airlines Increases To Daily Service Between Houston And Havana

Will Launch The Daily Fights July 20

United Airlines today announced it is increasing service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Havana's José Martí International Airport beginning July 20. Subject to government approval, United will operate the new daily service with either Boeing 737-800 mainline aircraft or Embraer E175 regional aircraft operated by Mesa Airlines as United Express.

Angolan Consortium Signs Firm Purchase Agreement For 6 Bombardier Q400s

Order Valued At Some $198 Million

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has signed a firm purchase agreement for six new Q400 aircraft with African Aero Trading on behalf of the consortium forming Air Connection Express, Transportes Aereos S.A, based in Luanda, Republic of Angola.

Air Force Awards FIU $4.8 Million To Establish A Center For Origami Antennas

Devices Enable New Aerospace And Tactical Systems For Communication And Sensing

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research has awarded Florida International University (FIU) a $4.8 million grant to launch the Center for Physically Reconfigurable and Deployable Multifunctional Antennas. The center will be led and directed by researcher Stavros Georgakopoulos, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at FIU's College of Engineering and Computing and inventor of foldable origami antenna systems.

Vintage Warbird Makes Emergency Landing On Devon Beach In The U.K.

Plane Lost Power, Both On Board Are Unhurt

The pilot of a 1930s vintage French-design warbird was forced to make an emergency landing on Devon Beach in Sidmouth, Devon Saturday when the engine of the plane lost power while flying over the water.

AF Plans To Accelerate Defendable Space With Next-Gen OPIR

Will Award Two Sole-Source Contracts For The Program

The Air Force has announced its intention to award two sole-source contracts for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program.

CALC, ARI Complete Redelivery, Export And Lease Of A 20-Year-Old A321

Showcases Capabilities In Aircraft Full Value-Chain Asset Management

CALC has joined hands with its associate company Aircraft Recycling International Limited (ARI) by utilizing flexible aircraft asset management capabilities and rich international second-hand aircraft market resources, to complete the redelivery, export and lease of China's first Airbus A321 which was imported 20 years ago. The Group has received this end-of-lease aircraft from Sichuan Airlines, and subsequently leased to Danish Air Transport (DAT), showcasing the Group's distinctive capability in aircraft full value-chain asset management.

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Aero-TV: No Humans Required - Airobotic's Autonomous Industrial Drones

Company Announces New Agreement With Arizona Mining Company At AUVSI

Airobotics provides an end-to-end, fully automatic solution for collecting aerial data and gaining invaluable insights. The industrial grade platform is available on-site and on-demand, enabling industrial facilities to access premium aerial data in a faster, safer, more efficient way.

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Aero-TV: No Humans Required - Airobotic's Autonomous Industrial Drones

Company Announces New Agreement With Arizona Mining Company At AUVSI

Airobotics provides an end-to-end, fully automatic solution for collecting aerial data and gaining invaluable insights. The industrial grade platform is available on-site and on-demand, enabling industrial facilities to access premium aerial data in a faster, safer, more efficient way. This year at AUVSI, the company announced a new agreement with Arizona mining company BHP. The drones provided by Airobotics will provide inspections of remote areas, machinery and mine site infrastructure, as well as surveying and mapping services.

FAA Issues Emergency Order Of Suspension For Island Airlines

Carrier Would Not Allow FAA Inspectors To Examine Aircraft Or Records

The FAA has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension against Island Airlines, LLC, of the U.S. Virgin Islands, for not allowing the agency to inspect the company’s aircraft and records.

Wichita Public Schools, Partners Launch Aviation Pathway

Working With WSU Tech, Textron Aviation And Kansas State Department Of Education

Aviation Pathway, a new proposed high school aviation curriculum, has been announced by the Wichita Public Schools and WSU Tech at the Textron Aviation Citation Longitude line. If approved, it would be the state’s first aviation technical education pathway.

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Uber Reveals VTOL Air Taxi Concept Model

Company Hopes To Be Flying Passengers By 2020

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi appeared on 'CBS This Morning' Tuesday, showing off a model of the company's concept for a VTOL flying taxi it hopes to have in revenue service in two years.

Republic Airways Pilot Receives Minority Achievers Award

Center For Leadership Development In Indianapolis Honors Capt. Ryan Lynch, As Founder Of Aviation-Based Indianapolis ACE Academy

Republic Airways Capt. Ryan Lynch, founder of the Indianapolis Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy sponsored by Republic Airways, has been recognized for business and industry achievement by the Center for Leadership Development (CLD) in Indianapolis. Lynch accepted the award during the recent 38th annual Minority Achievers Awards ceremony at the Indiana Convention Center, which drew hundreds of Central Indiana’s most influential business, educational and civic leaders to honor those making a difference in today’s minority youth community.

BRS Parachute Rescue System Receives German Approval For Ultralight Aircraft

Covers New Aircraft Class Up To 1,300 Pounds

BRS Aerospace has received a Type Certification in accordance with German Certification Regulations from Deutscher Aero Club (DAeC) for a whole aircraft parachute rescue system for the country's new class of 600 kg (1,322 pounds) ultralight aircraft.

NAHF Issues 'Call For Entries' For Aerospace Teacher Of The Year

Deadline For Submissions Is June 10

The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for its 32nd Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a $1,500 cash stipend.

DJI Introduces V2.0 Edition Of The Phantom 4 Pro

With DJI OcuSync Transmission, 60% Propeller Noise Reduction And Simultaneous Wireless Connectivity For An Enriched FPV Experience

Fans of the iconic DJI Phantom drone can look forward to the release of the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 (P4P V2.0), the latest variation of the Phantom 4 Pro. Packed with the powerful features of the P4P, the P4P V2.0 uses DJI’s OcuSync transmission technology for high-resolution and low-latency digital video transmission and improves the flight experience by reducing propeller noise by up to 60%.

Airborne 05.07.18: Upgraded Sling 4!, John Parker Lost, Boeing v SpaceX

Also: Locations For B-21, Parkland Mom's Charter Flight, Army And Navy Academy, Yokota AB's Final C-130Js

With 76 days to go before Oshkosh18, we’re seeing signs that this could be one of the most exciting AirVentures in years. With that in mind, we’re going to be featuring some of the more intriguing ‘OSHStars’ that have the potential to make this year particularly exciting. The first on our list is a much upgraded Sling 4 to be powered by the new Rotax 915iS. Already impressive with Rotax 914 power, the Sling 4 is one of the most affordable four place kits currently available..

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.09.18)

“A few months ago, Textron Aviation brought a high school concept to us and WSU Tech that we immediately began to explore because of its potential benefit to our students, the aviation industry and our community. We ended up exploring different directions and are excited about this program.” Source: Alicia Thompson, Wichita Public Schools Superintendent.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.09.18): Wing Root

The wing root is the part of the wing on a fixed-wing aircraft that is closest to the fuselage. Wing roots usually bear the highest bending forces in flight and during landing, and they often have fairings to reduce interference drag between the wing and the fuselage.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.09.18)

EPIC v. FAA, Drone Advisory Committee RTCA, & more

Drone Attorney Jonathan Rupprecht has posted the legal documents associated with the case Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) v. FAA.

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