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November 15, 2017

Airborne 11.15.17: XCOR BK, V-22 Osprey Milestone, GAMA 3rd Quarter Stats

Also: UK Airport Cancellation, Gone West: Robert Wagstaff, EASA Certifies Bell 505, USN's 1st MQ-4C Triton

 

This is a heartbreaker, as we were big fans of XCOR Aerospace -- which filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to federal court documents filed last week. The 18-year-old company will be liquidated in an effort to satisfy its creditors. According to the court filing, XCOR has assets valued at between $1 million and $10 million, against liabilities estimated between $10 million and $50 million. Bell Helicopter and Boeing have marked a milestone for the Bell Boeing V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft, including both CV-22 and MV-22 variants. The aircraft has surpassed 400,000-flight hours. The V-22 Osprey has been continuously deployed since entering s

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Airborne 11.15.17: XCOR BK, V-22 Osprey Milestone, GAMA 3rd Quarter Stats

Also: UK Airport Cancellation, Gone West: Robert Wagstaff, EASA Certifies Bell 505, USN's 1st MQ-4C Triton

This is a heartbreaker, as we were big fans of XCOR Aerospace -- which filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to federal court documents filed last week. The 18-year-old company will be liquidated in an effort to satisfy its creditors. According to the court filing, XCOR has assets valued at between $1 million and $10 million, against liabilities estimated between $10 million and $50 million. Bell Helicopter and Boeing have marked a milestone for the Bell Boeing V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft,

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Mexico's DGAC Certifies Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters

Certificate Signed November 6, Capping A Three-Year Campaign

Mexico's Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) approved the Offshore and Utility Type Certificate for the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. The certificate enables the operation of S-92 helicopters in Mexico, in all production configurations including offshore oil and gas transportation, search and rescue, as well as regional airline passenger service and VIP transportation.

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Bye Aerospace, SolAero Technologies Announce Successful Solar Wing Ground Test

Solar Wings Integrated On MALE UAV StratoAirNet

SolAero Technologies has successfully completed ground testing of the integrated solar wings on Bye Aerospace's medium-altitude, long-endurance solar-electric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called "StratoAirNet." SolAero successfully integrated lightweight, flexible solar modules incorporating their state-of-the-art, high efficiency solar cell technology onto the wing structure, manufactured by Bye, while minimizing add-on mass and preserving the critical laminar flow surface of the wing.

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CAE Signs Commercial Aviation Training Solutions Contract With Kuwait Airways

Sells An A320neo FFS To The Mid-East Carrier

CAE announced today at the 2017 Dubai Airshow aviation that it has sold one Airbus A320neo full-flight simulator and one flight training device to support the training needs of Kuwait Airways.

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Transat Celebrates Its 30Th Anniversary

Its Aircraft Display New Livery For The Milestone

With 375 partners and guests in attendance at its facilities at Montréal–Trudeau airport, Transat A.T. Inc., Canada's largest integrated tourism company celebrated its 30th anniversary on Monday, taking the opportunity to unveil its new fleet livery, which, like the company, blends innovation with continuity.

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Boeing, ALAFCO Finalize Order For 20 737 MAX 8s

Lessor Doubles Down On MAX, To Support ALAFCO's Future Growth

Boeing and ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company (ALAFCO) have finalized an order for 20 additional 737 MAX 8s at the 2017 Dubai Airshow, doubling the lessor's order book for the MAX airplane.

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NGC Delivers First Operational MQ-4C Triton To U.S. Navy

Second Aircraft To Be Delivered Later This Year

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first operational MQ-4C Triton aircraft to the U.S. Navy facility at Point Mugu, providing the service with unparalleled endurance and 360 degree coverage that allows for a vastly expanded maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mission.

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VietJet Air Chooses Pratt & Whitney PurePower Geared Turbofans

Will Power 10 Aircraft Ordered By The Carrier

Pratt & Whitney and VietJet Air have announced the selection of the PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to power an order of 10 new aircraft. This deal, which is valued at $600 million at list prices, includes a 12-year EngineWise Fleet Management Program. This order follows a February 2016 contract signing for GTF engines to power VietJet's 63 newly ordered aircraft.

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Airbus Displays Comprehensive Range Of Weapons For Armed C295

Has Signed A Series Of Agreements With Weapon Suppliers

Airbus Defense and Space is showcasing its new C295 Armed ISR (Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance) version at the Dubai Airshow. A C295 is exhibited on static display flanked by a wide range of weapons which have been selected to be integrated onto this versatile platform.

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V-22 Osprey Fleet Tops 400,000 Flight Hours

Milestone Includes Flight Time For CV-22 And MV-22 Variants

Bell Helicopter and Boeing have marked a milestone for the Bell Boeing V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft, including both CV-22 and MV-22 variants. The aircraft has surpassed the 400,000-flight hours.

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Aviation Film To Show In IMAX At TCL Chinese Theater In Hollywood

'Living In The Age Of Airplanes' Documentary Narrated By Harrison Ford

An aviation documentary will be screened at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on December 2.

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Aero-TV: XTI's Trifan 600 - What the Future Might Fly

First Look At The Innovative Airplane At NBAA-BACE

 

Aero-News readers know that one of the most innovative airplanes under development for the business market is the XTI TriFan 600, which was displayed for the first time at NBAA-BACE this year.

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Aero-TV: XTI's Trifan 600 - What the Future Might Fly

First Look At The Innovative Airplane At NBAA-BACE

Aero-News readers know that one of the most innovative airplanes under development for the business market is the XTI TriFan 600, which was displayed for the first time at NBAA-BACE this year. The company says the six-seat TriFan 600 will have the speed, range and comfort of a business jet and the ability to take off and land vertically like a helicopter. Using three ducted fans, the aircraft will lift off vertically and its two wing fans rotate forward for a seamless transition to cruise speed, at 400 miles an hour and a range of up to 1,600 miles...

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Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Completes Acquisition Of Terrafugia

U.S.-Based Engineering Team Already Expanded Considerably In Anticipation Of Takeover

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (‘Geely Holding’) has entered into an agreement with Terrafugia Inc, a U.S.-based company focused on the innovation, engineering and production of flying cars and future technologies, to acquire its operations and assets in their entirety.

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Boeing Anticipates Heavy Demand For Mid-East Pilots, Technicians, Cabin Crew

As Many As 225,000 New Commercial Pilots, Technicians And Cabin Crew Required Over Next 20 Years

Boeing reports that over the next 20 years the Middle East will see significant demand for commercial airline pilots, technicians and cabin crew, accounting for 10 percent of the overall global need for pilots and technicians and 12 percent of cabin crew.

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Pioneering Electric Airplane Firm Receives USMC Contract

Yates Electrospace Corporation's Silent Arrow Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Selected For Marine Corps Phase 2 Flight Test Program

Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC) today announced the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) has selected the company’s Silent Arrow product line of autonomous cargo aircraft for a 12-month flight test program.

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Bombardier Signs Letter Of Intent With Egyptair For Up To 24 CS300 Aircraft

Deal Covers 12 Firm Orders And 12 Purchase Rights

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced at the Dubai Airshow that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for up to 24 CS300 aircraft with EgyptAir Holding Company, of Cairo. This includes 12 CS300 aircraft with purchase rights for an additional 12 aircraft.

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EAA Chapter 534 Supports Central Florida Searey Splash-In

Provided Barbecue And Beverages For The Event

The EAA Chapter 534 provided food, drinks and barbeque for a Searey splash-in at Umatilla, Florida on Sunday November 12, 2017.

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Gulf Air, CFM Sign A $1.9 Billion LEAP-1A Engine And Services Deal

More Than Doubles CFM-Powered Fleet

Gulf Air and CFM International have signed an agreement for the purchase of 58 LEAP-1A engines to power 17 Airbus A321neo and 12 A320neo aircraft, as well as an additional seven spare engines to support fleet operations. The engine order is valued at approximately $1.9 billion at list price, including a long-term service agreement. The aircraft order was announced in January 2016.

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Abu Dhabi Aviation Expands Leonardo AW139 Offshore Helicopter Fleet

Order For Two Additional Aircraft With Deliveries Expected In 2017

Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract for two additional AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters . The announcement was made during an official ceremony at the Dubai Air Show. The aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport mission with deliveries expected in 2017, further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet which today accounts of 15 units in service primarily supporting the Oil & Gas industry.

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Airborne 11.13.17: AK Aero-Taxes, T-50A Milestone, Turbo Bonanza AD

Also: Drone Registration-Part 2, Juneyao Airlines, Space Needle Drone Bust, Canadian Airlines v St. Maarten

Airplanes are vital to Alaska.... there are six times as many pilots per capita, and 16 times as many airplanes per capita, as compared to the rest of the US... BUT Governor Walker (I) wants to make it more expensive to fly there. The Governor has proposed a state airplane registration system that would be used to create a database for instituting an airplane tax. The tax would be $150 on any private plane, single engine, twin, reciprocating or turboprop, and $250 on any commercial aircraft of any

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.15.17)

“The team at Terrafugia (has) been at the forefront of believing in and realizing the vision for a flying car and creating the ultimate mobility solution. This is a tremendously exciting sector and we believe that Terrafugia is ideally positioned to change mobility as we currently understand it and herald the development of a new industry in doing so.” Source: Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Founder and Chairman Li Shufu. The Chinese entity has acquired the U.S. based company developing a roadable aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.15.17): Tricycle Gear

Landing gear employing a third wheel located on the nose of the aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.15.17)

EXODUS: Getting Boeing C-97G ‘Angel of Deliverance’ Out of New York

Warbird News offers this in-depth account of the restoration of a C-97G, as well as an the transcript of a conversation with Tim Chopp, founder of the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation, about flying the airplane to Reading, PA and what lies ahead for the BAHF.

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