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March 07, 2017

Airborne 03.07.17: Another Airport Loss, WASP Honored, NASA Loses Dustup

Also: Army Drone Escape, AEA/HAI, Network Of Drone Enthusiasts, Bell 505, Universal Avionics, 1st C-130J, Hybrid A/C

Last January, Congress passed the National Defense Appropriations Act, which included funding to close the St. Marys airport in southeast Georgia. The airport is now slated to close, permanently, no later than July 14. The airport is reportedly closing because of its long-time proximity to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, with the Feds explaining that the airport has been a security concern since 9/11. The city had supposedly been unable to close the airport because of its

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International Women In Aviation Conference Unique Among Aviation Gatherings

The 28th Annual Conference Held In Orlando, FL Last Week

The 28th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference accomplished its goal to Connect. Engage. Inspire. at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort In Lake Buena Vista, Florida, March 2-4, 2017.

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Airborne-Unmanned 03.07.17: Intel Aero, AirMap Funding, Leonardo Unmanned Helos

Also: Parrot Drones, NRL's UAV 'Wingman', Goglia on FAA Drone Tracking, DJI's Adam Lisberg Talks FARs

After Intel made a huge splash at the Super Bowl by providing a drone-delivered light show (albeit pre-recorded) above Lady Gaga, Intel is adding a second act by introducing a ready-to-fly drone development vehicle it is calling ‘Intel Aero.’ The latest Intel debut is a ready-to-fly unmanned aerial vehicle development platform that is a fully assembled, fully functional, quadcopter powered by an ‘Intel Aero Compute Board,’ equipped with Intel RealSense depth and v

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Aero-TV: 'Drones Are Good For America' - DJI's Adam Lisberg On The FARs

The Tremendous Commercial Potential for Drones…

The FAA is working hard to keep pace with the explosive developments in the drone industry when it comes to the regulatory environment. That is the assessment of Adam Lisberg, Head U.S. Spokesman for drone giant DJI. Lisberg spoke to Aero-News CEO and Editor-in-Chief Jim Campbell at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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Airborne 03.06.17: Citation Upgrades, VIP TFR SNAFUs, Nat'l Aeromodeling Champ's

Also: Lily Robotics, Heli Jump, Schumer Attacks, Master Instructors, QinetiQ, WASP Tactical Aerostat, Denver Airspace

The FAA and EASA have approved steep approach certification for both the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and the Cessna Citation Latitude, adding more operational capability to the midsize bizjets. With steep approach certification allowing these aircraft to track approach angles of up to 6.65 degrees, the Sovereign+ and Latitude can now operate in and out of European destinations such as London City Airport and Lugano Airport in Switzerland. OK folks... while GA doesn’t

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.07.17)

"Using an inspection drone eliminates the requirement for personnel high in the air, requires a smaller crew, and reduces possible lane closures, making this technology both safer, more efficient, and less of a burden on the public." Source: NJDOT Bureau of Aeronautics UAS Coordinator Glenn Stott.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.07.17): Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAAS)

The WAAS is a satellite navigation system consisting of the equipment and software which augments the GPS Standard Positioning Service (SPS).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.07.17)

In-Flight Promotion, Thunderbird 7

In this video released by the U.S. Air Force, Thunderbird 7, Maj. Kevin Walsh accepts his promotion to the rank of Lt. Col. during a practice demonstration over Indian Springs, NV.

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