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October 12, 2016

Airborne 10.12.16: Wright Preservation, CAF Time Capsules, e-Go Is A No-Go

Also: F-16 Pilot Recovered, Yamaha Remote Helos, First Falcon 8X, Aspen Update, Lockheed Martin, IATA, UAS Study Guide

Air show legend Patty Wagstaff made her mark on aviation history by breaking gender barriers in aerobatic contests. Now, Wagstaff has added her voice to those urging the restoration of America’s first airplane factory—the Wright Company factory in Dayton. Wagstaff says in a new video filmed inside the historic but unrestored factory. “I’m completely honored to be standing here. I want to know what it was really like, and I think the only way you c

Airborne 10.12.16: Wright Preservation, CAF Time Capsules, e-Go Is A No-Go

Also: F-16 Pilot Recovered, Yamaha Remote Helos, First Falcon 8X, Aspen Update, Lockheed Martin, IATA, UAS Study Guide

Air show legend Patty Wagstaff made her mark on aviation history by breaking gender barriers in aerobatic contests. Now, Wagstaff has added her voice to those urging the restoration of America’s first airplane factory—the Wright Company factory in Dayton. Wagstaff says in a new video filmed inside the historic but unrestored factory. “I’m completely honored to be standing here. I want to know what it was really like, and I think the only way you can do that is to make this place as real as it was, and bring it back to its original space.” A pair of metal drums dating back to World War-Two that were donated to the Commemorative Air F

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DJI, Datumate Partner To Deliver Site Survey Solution

Software, App Ease & Automate Surveying, Infrastructure-Mapping And Inspection

DJI and Datumate have begun offering a drone, software and app package that fully automates and expedites site surveys.

PAL-V Opens North America's First Ever Flying Car School

Will Create Standardized Flight Training Programs For Customers

PAL-V says it has established the first ever Flying Car school in North America in a day long event designed to introduce prospective customers to flying in a vehicle similar to the PAL-V Liberty Flying Car.

Trimble Sells Unmanned Aircraft System Business To Delair-Tech

Strategic Alliances With Delair-Tech And Microdrones Expand UAS Platform Options

Trimble has announced that Delair-Tech has acquired its Belgium-based Gatewing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) engineering and manufacturing business. Delair-Tech is a leading provider of long-range, fixed-wing UAS solutions for industrial inspection and asset management applications headquartered in Toulouse, France.

Airbus Helicopters Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of The H135 Family At Helitech

Aircraft Remains A Cornerstone Of The Company’s Global Strategy Through Recent Orders From China And The U.K.

Airbus Helicopters is celebrating two decades of operations with the H135 light twin, multi-mission helicopter at the Helitech show. Twenty years after its entry into service and thanks to continuous evolution, the H135 has significantly extended its performance and mission capabilities. Today, more than 300 customers in 75 countries operate the H135 for a wide range of missions including Emergency Medical Services (EMS), law enforcement, corporate transport, offshore wind and military flight training.

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JSSI Enrolls HeliAir Sweden Fleet Of Five Helicopters At Helitech 2016

Adds Piper Meridian PT6A Engine Coverage To The Mix

Jet Support Services signed an agreement at Helitech International 2016 with HeliAir Sweden to enroll two AS350B2, one AS350B3, and two H120 helicopters onto JSSI’s Engine Program.

Australian Engine Manufacturer Shutters Operations

CAMit Was Denying Rumors Of Closure As Recently As August

Australian engine manufacturer CAMit has shuttered its operation in Bundaberg, where it was the largest factories of its kind in the region.

Leonardo Company Touts Success Of AW169

Agreements For Nearly 150 AW169s, Including Firm Orders, Framework Contracts And Options, Signed To Date

The AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter has further strengthened its presence in the market with orders for aircraft from operators who’ve already experienced its excellent capabilities and a new customer in the Republic of Korea.

Horizon Air Funds CWU Pilot Development Program

Donates $10K Flight Simulator To The School

Horizon Air, the regional airline flying as Alaska Airlines, and Central Washington University have signed an agreement to establish a pilot development program, which will provide a stipend to students pursuing an aviation career. This program is designed to recruit new students into CWU’s Professional Pilot program and provide students with an opportunity to fly as a First Officer/Pilot with Horizon Air.

Fundraising Campaign For Man, Daughter Injured In Accident Tops $175K

Dad Got His 7-Year-Old Daughter Out Of A Burning Airplane

A fundraising campaign to assist a Navy Reserve training pilot and his 7-year-old daughter recover from an airplane accident has topped $175,000.

Boeing, Atlas Air Announce Agreement For 767 Converted Freighters

Nine Aircraft To Be Switched From Passenger To Freight Configuration

Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings have announced an order today to convert nine 767 passenger airplanes into Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). Four of the orders were previously announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in July, attributed to an unidentified customer.

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BAe 146/Avro RJ Regional Jetliners Finding New Homes And Missions

As The Airplanes Are Retired From Airlines, New Operators Are Acquiring The Airplanes

BAe 146 and Avro RJ regional jetliners that are now starting to come out of mainland European airline service are steadily finding new operators, markets and applications.

Norwegian To Recruit And Hire American Pilots For Its Florida Crew Base

Anticipates Hiring A 'Large Pool' Of Pilots To Be Based At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Norwegian has announced its intent to recruit and hire American pilots for its crew base at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The airline aims to hire a large pool of American pilots over the next few years to ensure adequate staffing for its aggressive aircraft delivery schedule. Three new area managers also joined Norwegian’s United States team this month, responsible for ground operations and cargo at Fort Lauderdale, New York and Boston airports.

U.K., Norway Continue Restrictions On Super Puma Helicopters

Still Grounded Despite EASA Proposal For Return To Service

While EASA has released guidance clearing Super Puma helicopters for operation following an accident in April, the U.K. CAA and Norwegian officials say that the aircraft are to remain grounded.

GAMA Aviation Design Challenge Registration Now Open

Student Teams At All U.S. High Schools Are Eligible To Participate

Registration is open for the fifth annual GAMA/Build A Plane Aviation Design Challenge, a competition to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills among U.S. high school students using aviation.

FAA Launches Formal Investigation Of Santa Monica Airport Practices

City Manager Subpoenaed By The Agency

The FAA has launched a formal investigation of Santa Monica City government policies and intentions with regard to the municipal airport. The FAA again warns the City that will take any violations of the grant assurances very seriously.

FAA Proposes $78,000 Civil Penalty Against Amazon.com, Inc.

Alleges Hazardous Materials Violations

The FAA has proposed a $78,000 civil penalty against Amazon.com, Inc., for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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AeroSports Update: Wingwalkers Rule!

Third Strike Wingwalking Opens A Casting Call For Airshow Pilots

It may commonly be assumed that wingwalking airshow acts are put together when a skilled airshow pilot adds a wingwalker to provide variety in the airshow performance. However, this is not always the case. Carol Pilon’s ‘Third Strike Wingwalking Company’ does it the other way around. They start with the airplane and wingwalker, and add the pilot.

Airbus Clarifies Its Position On Loss Of Polish Helicopter Deal

Says The Decision To Break Off Negotiations Was Made Unilaterally By Polish Ministry Of Defense

Airbus Helicopters CEO Guillaume Faury has released a statement to refute what he says are a number of misleading allegations reported in the media concerning the suspension of negotiations for the acquisition of multi-role helicopters.

Teamsters Ratify Contract For CH-53K Workers In Connecticut

Overwhelming Number Of Union Members Vote In Favor Of The Proposal

The members of Teamsters Local 1150 in New Haven, CT have voted overwhelmingly to accept a contract for workers who will build the CH-53K helicopter for the Navy.

Airborne 10.11.16: Viking's New Amphibs, Float Pilot Busted, More Attacks By SMO

Also: Commercial UAV, Aero-Calendar, Firefly Space Systems, Oceanic Voice Services, Heli Flight Camp, Plane Pull, EC725 Helicopters

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has now completed the acquisition of the Amphibious Aircraft program from Bombardier, including transfer of the Type Certificates for the CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415 aircraft and all variants to Viking. Upon completion of the Type Certificate transfer, Viking is designated as the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the amphibious aircraft fleet, including full manufacturing design rights for all variants. Viking

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.12.16)

“GAMA is pleased to again sponsor the Aviation Design Challenge, which provides an outstanding opportunity for hundreds of high school students to develop their STEM knowledge and learn about aviation as a career." Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.12.16): Taxi Patterns

Patterns established to illustrate the desired flow of ground traffic for the different runways or airport areas available for use.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.12.16)

Remembering Sputnik

The Smithsonian Air And Space Museum posted this recently about a model of the world's first satellite ... the device that spurred the space race.

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