Aero-News Network: The aviation and aerospace world's daily/real-time news and information service

Airborne 05.14.21: Eviation Powers Up, Piper M500/M600 RVSM, Avidyne Atlas

Also: Garber Shrine Honoree, Airport Improvement Grants, Pricey Astronaut Orientation, First T-7A Red Hawk

Eviation Aircraft has taken delivery of the first Alice EPU from magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, a milestone in the build of 'Alice' as it prepares for first flight. The Alice all-electric aircraft, which may eventually fly nine passengers for up to 440 nautical miles, will be powered by magniX propulsion systems. The flight-proven magniX EPUs have been powering aircraft in flight since December of 2019 and are hoping for FAA Part 33 certification in 2022. Piper is no

Airborne-Unmanned 05.11.21: FAA UAS Symposium, Starship SN15, Wisk-Blade

Also: Altitude Angel, AMA Meets With OMB, CAP SD Members, UASidekick

The FAA and AUVSI will co-host Episodes III and IV of the virtual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium - Remotely Piloted Edition. The theme for this year's virtual event is "Above and Beyond" and will take place on June 9-10, 2021, and September 14-15, 2021. With hundreds of thousands logging in all over the globe to watch, the 'much upgraded' Starship SN15 aced a test flight that had destroyed four prototypes before it. On Wednesday, May 5, Starship serial number 15 (SN15) successfully completed SpaceX’s fifth high-alt

Airborne 05.14.21: Eviation Powers Up, Piper M500/M600 RVSM, Avidyne Atlas

Also: Garber Shrine Honoree, Airport Improvement Grants, Pricey Astronaut Orientation, First T-7A Red Hawk

Eviation Aircraft has taken delivery of the first Alice EPU from magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, a milestone in the build of 'Alice' as it prepares for first flight. The Alice all-electric aircraft, which may eventually fly nine passengers for up to 440 nautical miles, will be powered by magniX propulsion systems. The flight-proven magniX EPUs have been powering aircraft in flight since December of 2019 and are hoping for FAA Part 33 certification in 2022. Piper is no

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.18.21)

Aero Linx: Air Safety Support International (ASSI) Air Safety Support International (ASSI) is a not-for-profit, wholly-owned, subsidiary company of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, established under Directions from the United Kingdom's Department for Transport. The company's primary objective is to help provide a more cohesive system of civil aviation safety and security regulation in the United Kingdom Overseas Territories.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.18.21): Photo Reconnaissance

Photo Reconnaissance Military activity that requires locating individual photo targets and navigating to the targets at a preplanned angle and altitude. The activity normally requires a lateral route width of 16 NM and altitude range of 1,500 feet to 10,000 feet AGL.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.18.21)

"Hartzell has provided outstanding support for our engine-conversion program and our customers by developing both aluminum and composite propellers designed to maximize the performance of the Supervan conversion. The result is a true 200+ knot airplane, with a 40 percent reduction in takeoff roll and a substantially greater rate of climb." Source: Texas Turbine Conversions President Bobby Bishop, discussing their recent FAA approval allowing their Supervan conversion customers to choose either structural composite props or more economical aluminum props as part of their conversion package.