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May 11, 2019

Airborne 05.10.19: Dornier Seawings, King Air Autothrottle, N9M Report

Also: Afghan Pilot Training Shutdown, New Presidential Heli, WestJet Ratifies, Jet Aviation Acquires

Dornier Seawings is introducing a new product line purely for governmental operators: the Orca, which the company says will be the world’s most advanced amphibious mission platform. The Orca is based on the Seastar, with the same features and advantages but optional internal and external mission equipment stations. The main concept of the Orca is to enhance typical maritime security missions, while merging seaborne and airborne operations. The FAA has awarded an STC to Innovative Solutions & Su

"Through strategic and nation-leading investments in the development of drone systems, New York State has made great strides in implementing this technology into the state's public safety operations." Source: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

A radar beacon slash representing the actual position of the associated aircraft. Normally, the control slash is the one closest to the interrogating radar beacon site.

FAA ADS-B Rebate Program

Have you equipped your airplane to meet the January 1, 2020 deadline yet? If you were counting on one of the $500 rebates from the FAA, you need to act fast. The agency says 80 percent of the available rebates have been claimed.