Also: WomenVenture, EAA Pilot Proficiency Ctr, 787-9 Order, Cardiac Drones, Cessna Ldg Gears, A320neo, Nightwarden TUAS

Airbus is presenting a development study for an enhanced A380, the “A380plus”. The study includes aerodynamic improvements in particular new, large winglets and other wing refinements that allow for up to 4% fuel savings.

Added to an optimized A380 maintenance program and enhanced cabin features, the overall benefit is a 13% cost per seat reduction versus today’s A380. The new winglets measure approximately 15 feet in height (an uplet of 11 feet, and a downlet of 4 feet). It is designed to improve aerodynamics and reduce drag. The FAA has granted Lycoming Engines a 200 hour extension to the TBO on certain engine models. Lycoming requested a global Alternate Method of Compliance to AD 2010-19-01 from the FAA to allow operators to use the time periods specified in Lycoming SI 1009BA to define the time of the next overhaul. In a letter dated June 15, 2017, the FAA said it was approving the Global AMOC requested by the company. ESPN has released its schedule for broadcasting the Drone Racing League events on ESPN, ESPN2, and as a live stream on the ESPN app. The telecasts began this week but will extend throughout July. The races take place in Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans, Boston and Munich before culminating July 28th with the Drone Racing League Championship in London. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

Airborne 06.21.17 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Wednesday, June 20th, 2017... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Hosts Brianne Cross, Christopher Odom, and Laura Hutson, and is supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalist Tom Patton, this episode covers:

• Airbus Presents The A380plus Development Study 
• FAA Approves Extension Of TBO On Certain Lycoming Engine Models 
• Season 2 Of Drone Racing League Premier On ESPN
• WomenVenture Celebrates 10th Anniversary At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 
• Classic Aero-TV: Maintaining Your Flying Skills - EAA 2016's Pilot Proficiency Center
• Boeing, AerCap Announce Order For 30 787-9 Dreamliners 
• Study: Drones Can Increase Survival From Cardiac Arrest 
• FAA Issues SAIB For Cessna Landing Gear Actuators
• GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) Orders 100 A320neo Aircraft
• Textron Systems Introduces Nightwarden TUAS At Paris Air Show

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