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November 19, 2022

FBI & USAF Raid Homes of Website Proprietor

Of Dying Light and Lengthening Shadows

In an instance that speaks to governmental overreach and underscores the increasingly militant tenor of America’s federal agencies, agents of the U.S. Air Force and FBI raided two homes owned by Joerg Arnu, the proprietor and webmaster of Dreamland Resort, a website that focuses on Area 51.

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Airborne 11.11.22: An-225 Rebuild, Autonomous Black Hawk!, Spitfire!

Also: Joby eVTOL, Artemis I Delayed Again, Federal Air Marshals, Emirates Cargo Expansion

The immense An-225 could actually be more salvageable than originally imagined, according to Ukrainian state-owned Antonov. While the majority of the airframe was ruined in the battles and resulting fires at Hostomel Airport, construction on a replacement has begun and more than 30% of the original’s parts could be salvaged for reuse. Sikorsky and DARPA have secured the attention and interest of the U.S. Army by successfully demonstrating means by which a Black Hawk helicopter can safely and reliably perform rescue operations and internal and external cargo

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Pentagon Reports $1.4-Billion Shortfall in F-35 Funding

Lightening the Lightning II Fleet

The U.S. Federal Government has found itself $1.4-billion short of the funds required to meet its contractual commitment to purchase F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from Lockheed-Martin. Failure to find the monies will result in the fed’s pending three-year contract with Lockheed-Martin—valued at as much as $30-billion—yielding a disproportionately small number of F-35s.

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NBAA Praises FAA Ruling Extending Aircraft Registration Interval

Cleaving the Red Tape

The NBAA has praised a new FAA rule by which the duration of aircraft registration certificates will be extended from three to seven years. NBAA director of flight operations and regulations Brian Koester remarked: “The new rule comes with tangible benefits that will help drive convenience and efficiency for business aircraft owners.”

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.19.22)

Aero Linx: International Stinson Club The goal of the International Stinson Club is to preserve information and technology to help keep the Stinson aircraft flying. It also acts as a social club for people who love the Stinson aircraft. 

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.19.22): Visual Approach

Visual Approach An approach conducted on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan which authorizes the pilot to proceed visually and clear of clouds to the airport. The pilot must, at all times, have either the airport or the preceding aircraft in sight. This approach must be authorized and under the control of the appropriate air traffic control facility. Reported weather at the airport must be: ceiling at or above 1,000 feet, and visibility of 3 miles or greater.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.19.22)

“We applaud the FAA for hearing our concerns over the current requirements and making this change. The new rule comes with tangible benefits that will help drive convenience and efficiency for business aircraft owners.” Source: NBAA director of flight operations and regulations Brian Koester, remarking as the FAA finalized a rule by which the duration of aircraft registration certificates will be extended from three to seven years.

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