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July 27, 2020

GarmiGeddon Update: $10M Ransomware Hack Reported, Av Services Affected

Aviation Services, Databases, Affected, Unavailable Due To Ransomware Attack

ANN RealTime Update, 0001ET, 07.27.20: A number of computer media reports are providing details behind the massive Garmin ransomware attack that appears to have started last Thursday and brought many aviation services to a standstill. The most recent reports assert that Garmin is being hit up for a $10M Ransom (or a few bucketloads of G5000s...) via a ransomware strategy known as 'WastedLocker.' Media publication, 'BleepingComputer' has reported contacts with a Garmin staffer confirming the severity of the attack, the amount of ransom, and providing details that the company has heretofore refused to provide--despite the fact that Garmin's perils al

The System Will Be Available For Retrofit On All Earlier Production TBM 940 Aircraft

Daher announced the certification of HomeSafe on its TBM 940, authorizing the availability of this emergency autoland system that would automatically bring the aircraft to a runway touchdown if the pilot becomes incapacitated. HomeSafe received its approval from both EASA and FAA airworthiness authorities. "This is a game-changing step that expands flight safety from pilots to the passengers themselves, and it comes at a time when the value of life is more important than ever," said Nicolas Chabbert, the Senior Vice President of Daher's Aircraft Division.

From 2019: Samson Switchblade Closes In On First Fight

The Samson Switchblade roadable aircraft is closing in on its first flight, according to the company. At AirVenture 2019, Sam Bousfield, CEO and designer for Samson Sky, told Aero-TV that the company has worked with Avilution to develop a new panel for the aircraft. The "Dynamic Dash" is configurable by the pilot/driver, and can provide information about engine systems as well as emergency checklists at a glance. The patent-pending digital dashboard allows user customization of the Eyes Forward Display portion of the dash, which changes from fl

Witness Described Final Approach As Unstabilized, High, And Fast

On July 8, 2020, at 1554 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150H airplane, N22393, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Port Orchard, Washington. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. There were two witnesses to the accident, one near the approach end of the runway and one near the departure end. The airplane approached the airport from the east and entered the left traffic pattern for runway 02. One witness described final approach as unstabilized, high, and fast.