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All News

December 08, 2018

OIG: FAA Remains Years Away From A Standardized Controller Scheduling Tool

Also Faces Significant Challenges Before Benefits Of Such A Tool Can Be Realized

The FAA employs over 14,000 air traffic controllers to operate 314 air traffic control facilities nationwide. As inefficient facility scheduling can lead to staffing issues and increased overtime costs, in July 2016, FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) agreed to implement a commercially available tool, Operational Planning and Scheduling (OPAS), to standardize scheduling practices at all air traffic facilities.

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Boeing, ELG Carbon Fibre Find New Uses For Airplane Structure Material

Form Partnership To Repurpose Aerospace-Grade Composite Material Into New Products

Boeing and ELG Carbon Fibre have announced a partnership to recycle excess aerospace-grade composite material, which will be used by other companies to make products such as electronic accessories and automotive equipment. The agreement – the first of its kind for the aerospace industry – covers excess carbon fiber from 11 Boeing airplane manufacturing sites and will reduce solid waste by more than one million pounds a year.

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Boeing KC-46 Tanker Program Completes Phase II Receiver Certification Testing

Six Test Aircraft Have Now Completed More Than 3,700 Flight Hours

Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program has completed its planned Phase II receiver certification flight testing following three weeks of flights with F-15E aircraft out of Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Medical Flight Accident

Aircraft Broke Up In Flight At Cruising Altitude

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred November 18 involving a Cessna 441 on a medical transportation flight. The airplane broke up in flight at cruising altitude, resulting in the fatal injury of the three people on board.

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Transport Canada Approves R66 Cargo Hook

Will Carry External Loads Up To 1,200 Pounds

On 8 November 2018, Transport Canada approved Robinson’s R66 cargo hook installation, providing Canadian commercial lift operators with a high performance, low cost solution giving them a leg up on the competition.

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DHS Selects PAE ISR To Participate In UAS Solution Program

Will Evaluate Aircraft For Border And Critical Infrastructure Security Scenarios

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has selected PAE ISR to participate in the Robotic Aircraft Sensor Program – Borders.

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Amazon Air Director Sarah Rhoads Named Air Cargo Executive Of The Year

Recognized By Air Cargo World For Spearheading Amazon’s Revolutionary Air Cargo Operation

Sarah Rhoads, Director of Amazon Air, has been named the 2018 Air Cargo Executive of the Year by Air Cargo World, for the integral part she played in the development of Amazon’s air cargo operation.

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New C-27J Spartan Baseline Configuration Performs First Flight

Orders Total 85 Aircraft To Be Delivered To 14 Countries Around The World

The new C-27J Spartan baseline configuration — characterized by a new avionics system, new cockpit control panels and LED aircraft lights — completed its first flight Monday at Leonardo’s Aircraft Division Turin plant.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.08.18)

“This accomplishment is a tribute to the Boeing/U.S. Air Force team and helps set the stage for the start of Initial Operational Test & Evaluation testing next year.” Source: Mike Gibbons, Boeing KC-46A tanker vice president and program manager, on the completion of Phase II receiver certification for the KC-46 tanker.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.08.18): Form Drag

The drag created because of the shape of a component or the aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.08.18)

University Avaition Association

The University Aviation Association (UAA) is the voice of collegiate aviation to its members, the industry, government and the general public. Through the collective expertise of its members, UAA plays a pivotal role in the advancement of degree-granting aviation programs that represent all segments of aviation.

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