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January 19, 2017

Airborne 01.19.17: $200K Drone Fine, Sandia IVSI TSO, 'Can't Close' KSMO

Also: MH370 Search Suspended, Supporting AUVSI, Sikorsky S-92, Challenger Astronaut, Stressed Pilots, JBA Aviation, Embraer E2

A settlement agreement has been reached between the FAA and the drone operating company, SkyPan International of Chicago. The agreement resolves enforcement cases occurring between 2012 and 2014 that alleged the company operated unmanned aircraft in congested airspace over New York City and Chicago, and violated airspace regulations and aircraft operating rules. Under the terms of the agreement, SkyPan will pay a $200,000 civil penalty. Additional penalties apply if the company

Airborne 01.19.17: $200K Drone Fine, Sandia IVSI TSO, 'Can't Close' KSMO

Also: MH370 Search Suspended, Supporting AUVSI, Sikorsky S-92, Challenger Astronaut, Stressed Pilots, JBA Aviation, Embraer E2

A settlement agreement has been reached between the FAA and the drone operating company, SkyPan International of Chicago. The agreement resolves enforcement cases occurring between 2012 and 2014 that alleged the company operated unmanned aircraft in congested airspace over New York City and Chicago, and violated airspace regulations and aircraft operating rules. Under the terms of the agreement, SkyPan will pay a $200,000 civil penalty. Additional penalties apply if the company fails to comply with the terms of the settlement agreement. The FAA has granted SANDIA Aerospace an additional Technical Standard Order Authorization, commonly simply referred to

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Ameriflight Signs Pilot Flow Through Agreement with Frontier Airlines

Ensures Pilots Entering The Program Of A Job With Frontier On Successful Completion

Ameriflight and Frontier Airlines have entered into a Pilot Mutual Recruiting and Current Pilot Agreement to aid, support, and advance pilot career needs. The mutually beneficial agreement is intended to provide a clarified career path under which pilots can proceed to a part 121 certificated air carrier of the remarkable standard of Frontier. The relationship stems from a desire to work together to recruit and hire accomplished, trained pilots for both operations.

ATR Introduces The First 72-600 In Argentina

Avian LíneasAéreas Takes Delivery Of The Aircraft

Avian Líneas Aéreas, the new subsidiary of the South American company Synergy Aerospace, has taken delivery of the first new-generation ATR 72-600 to fly in Argentina. The airline intends to start operations of its new ATR -600 series fleet during the first quarter of 2017, commercially branded as Avianca Argentina, following the carrier’s current certification process.

AF Selects Shaw AFB As The Preferred Location To Host A New RPA Unit

Will Include Aircraft And Mission Control Elements

The Air Force has selected Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, as the preferred location to base a new MQ-9 Reaper group, including mission control elements.

Dragonplate Releases Carbon Fiber UAV Quadcopter Kits

Provides Basic Structure On Which A Drone Can Be Custom-Built

Dragonplate, a company known for producing ready to purchase carbon fiber components, has just released UAV quadcopter frame kits. These kits provide the basic structure necessary for anyone interested in building their own carbon fiber multi-rotor. In addition to the assembly templates and instructions, full CAD models are available for download for each kit. This allows the integration of motors, controllers, batteries, and cameras into the design before even purchasing the components.

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Leonardo Strengthens Its Position In The U.K.

Begins Operating As Leonardo MW

With the support of the U.K. Government Leonardo is ready to invest and grow its business in and from the U.K. committing to long-term innovative partnerships.

Tecnam P2012 Traveller To Make Public Debut At Aero ’17, Friedrichshafen

Will Take A Break From Flight Testing For The Event

The twin Lycoming-engined 11-seat P2012 Traveller prototype will take center stage on Tecnam’s stand at the Global Aviation show’s 25th anniversary in April this year. The aircraft will interrupt an intensive test flight program to be present for all three days between April 5th and April 8th.

TrueNoord Commits To Purchase Six Embraer E190

Leases Are Already Attached To The Aircraft

TrueNoord Regional Aircraft Leasing announces its purchase of six Embraer E190 aircraft. The portfolio is made up of globally operated aircraft with leases attached and this significant investment marks the start of a highly targeted on-going development and growth strategy for the TrueNoord fleet under lease, following investment from private equity firm Bregal Freshstream.

Airline Pilot Is Third Most Stressful Job You Can Have

CareerCast Rated A Number Of Careers Based On Multiple Criteria

Glamorous, prestigious, and respected are some of the adjectives that come to mind when someone mentions the words "airline pilot".

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Aero-TV: The 'All-New' M600 Program - Piper's New 'Leader Of The Pack'

The Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition Lets Us Take a Close Look at Piper’s M600…

Piper Aircraft is proud of their new M600 single-engine turboprop, and our ANN crew decided to take a look and provide you with the inside scoop on this new airplane. While at the National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) held in November 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, linked up with Drew McEwen, who is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Piper Aircraft.

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Aero-TV: The 'All-New' M600 Program - Piper's New 'Leader Of The Pack'

The Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition Lets Us Take a Close Look at Piper’s M600…

Piper Aircraft is proud of their new M600 single-engine turboprop, and our ANN crew decided to take a look and provide you with the inside scoop on this new airplane. While at the National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) held in November 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, linked up with Drew McEwen, who is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Piper Aircraft.

Could Have Been Worse -- FAA, Skypan International Reach Fine Agreement

Company Had Faced A $1.9 Million Fine

A comprehensive settlement agreement has been reached between the FAA and SkyPan International, Inc., of Chicago. The agreement resolves enforcement cases that alleged the company operated unmanned aircraft (UAS) in congested airspace over New York City and Chicago, and violated airspace regulations and aircraft operating rules.

Drone Delivery Canada Advances Toward Compliant Operator Certificate

Conducting Ongoing Flight Testing At First Transport Canada Approved Drone Test Range

Drone Delivery Canada has formalized an agreement to expand its testing from the Waterloo region to now include a second province, namely, Foremost Alberta – Canada’s first Transport Canada approved drone UAV test range in Canada. In Foremost, AB, DDC will be focusing on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities in an effort to move towards commercialization in late 2017/early 2018.

FAA To Hold SoCal Metroplex Webinars And Workshops

Will Discuss Upcoming Airspace Changes With The Public

The FAA will hold webinars and public workshops between now and February 8 on upcoming airspace changes that will occur throughout Southern California.

Washington Special Flight Rules Modified For Trump Inauguration

Increased Flight Restrictions Will Be In Place Over Washington D.C.

The planned 2017 Presidential Inauguration Festivities in Washington, DC are scheduled for January 20, 2017. At the request of the Department of Homeland Security and as part of the airspace security measures for the event, the FAA will be modifying the Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) and Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) with additional flight restrictions between 0900 Local and 1900 Local on January 20th. Pursuant to 49 USC 40103(B), The FAA classifies the airspace defined in these NOTAMs as "National Defense Airspace".

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AeroSports Update: Know Before You Fly Reminder

Know Before You Fly Reminds UAS Users To Check For Flight Restrictions During The Presidential Inauguration

While this ‘Know Before You Fly’ reminder is primarily aimed at drone operators in the Washington, D.C. area, it’s also a reminder for drone operators to understand the Know Before You Fly program and what it offers. Of course, the presidential inauguration is a unique event, but many of the admonitions for caution and following the rules at this event can apply to other events.

FAA Issues AD For Diamond DA42 Aircraft

Has Received Reports Of Uncommanded Engine Shutdowns In Flight

The FAA has issued an AD for Diamond DA42 aircraft following reports of uncommanded engine shutdowns in flight.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report On Aircraft Lost Near Hawaii

Wreckage Still Not Recovered From The Pacific Ocean

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving a Cessna 172 which went down in the water off the coast of Hawaii ... but there is not much to report as the aircraft has not been located.

Opinion: Ending Search For MH370 Is Wrong

Too Many Unanswered Questions In The Airliner's Disappearance

Three governments have spent about $160 million searching for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished from radar on a flight from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014. On Tuesday, the governments of China, Malaysia an Australia called off the search.

Navy T-45C Involved In Training Accident

Instructor And Student Were Able To Eject Safely

Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian reported a T-45C Goshawk jet aircraft assigned to Training Squadron NINE (VT-9), went down Tuesday at approximately 1:53 p.m. while conducting a training flight. The incident occurred off the east runway on board the installation.

Airborne 01.18.17: AirVenture 2017, King Schools Drone Test, Tico Warbirds

Also: Plastic Fuel, 747 Down, Great Lakes, Lily Suit, Neffenger Stepping Down, Coast Flt Training, Boeing-SpiceJet

EAA-AirVenture is many things to many people, and not the least of these is the story of historic flights and great aviators as well as the latest innovations to be found in recreational aviation. In order to highlight all of these, EAA has adopted a “theme format” to make it easier for individuals to find what it is that interests them the most at EAA AirVenture 2017. Historic aviation achievements, legendary pilots, and groundbreaking innovations will all be featured as some o

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.19.17)

“We are the first drone delivery company in Canada to commence commercial testing with our recently announced customers at the Foremost Aerodrome focusing on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities.” Source: Tony Di Benedetto, CEO of Drone Delivery Canada.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.19.17): International Flight Information Manual

A publication designed primarily as a pilot’s preflight planning guide for flights into foreign airspace and for flights returning to the U.S. from foreign locations.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.19.17)

FAA Aviation System Standards - AJW-3

Providing services to ensure the standard development, evaluation, and certification of airspace systems, procedures, and equipment for customers worldwide.

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