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September 23, 2019

Chuck Yeager Sues Airbus For Copyright Infringement

Claims They Used His Name And Likeness Without Permission

Chuck Yeager, who famously became the first pilot to break the sound barrier in 1947, has sued Airbus, saying the European planemaker used his name and likeness without permission while promoting their Racer high-speed helicopter.

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Bermuda Aviation Director Wins Business Worldwide Magazine's CEO Award

Thomas Dunstan Recognized For Outstanding Leadership Through Times Of Change

The Director General of the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) won global recognition in the 2019 Business Worldwide CEO Awards. Thomas Dunstan has been crowned Aviation Industry Executive of The Year (Global) for his outstanding leadership through times of change.

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Aero-TV: Continental's Aggressive Pace - Cessna 172 to Multiple Engine Programs

Continental Aerospace Made Their Presence Known At AirVenture 2019

Continental Aerospace came to AirVenture 2019 with the announcement of a new STC allowing the installation of Prime IO-370-DA3A engines into Cessna R and S series C172s. The economical, fuel-injected 4-cylinder power-plant is an economical option to replace the original engine at TBO for 180 horsepower Cessna 172 R & S models.

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Klyde Morris (09.23.19)

Klyde Isn't Sure Huge Black Dots Are Going to Help...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 09.20.19: FAA Admin To Fly MAX Sim, Chine Drone Ban, SpaceX

Also: Iridium And OneWeb To Collaborate, USCG Rescue, New NASAO Board Members, API Claims Fuel Save

FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson is planning to travel to Seattle to personally fly a 737 MAX sim prior to the airplane's recertification. Dickson said that he plans to make the trip this week in order to make an evaluation of software changes to the airplane's MCAS, which has been implicated in two accidents earlier this year leading to a worldwide grounding of the airliner. Dickson, a former airline pilot, will also meet with Boeing officials in Seattle. He said the FAA has no firm timeline for a retur

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.23.19)

Aero Linx: Aerospace States Association ASA is an organization of state Lieutenant Governors, Governor appointed delegates, State Legislators and associate members from the aerospace industry, academia, and non-profit organizations. ASA brings together aviation and aerospace interests across each state to educate state legislators on issues specific to their state and provide networking opportunities to grow jobs and expand economic development. As leaders in our state governments, ASA members not only impact policy at the state level, but also at the federal level, by informing our congressional delegations on aerospace priorities.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.23.19): Interrogator

Interrogator The ground-based surveillance radar beacon transmitter-receiver, which normally scans in synchronism with a primary radar, transmitting discrete radio signals which repetitiously request all transponders on the mode being used to reply. The replies received are mixed with the primary radar returns and displayed on the same plan position indicator (radar scope). Also, applied to the airborne element of the TACAN/DME system.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.23.19)

"For more than two decades, Jim has worked tirelessly to improve our nation's air traffic system. Our skies are safer today because of his efforts across the community." Source: Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services, discussing Raytheon's selection of Jim Ullmann, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association's Director of Safety and Technology, as the 2019 Air Traffic Controller of the Year. Established by Raytheon, the award honors controllers for outstanding efforts to improve air traffic control quality, safety or efficiency. The announcement was made during the annual NATCA Communicating for Safety conference, which took place Sept. 16-18.

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