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April 30, 2018

Airborne 04.30.18: FAA Bill, Formation Flights, Womenventure 2018

Also: Oshkosh 2018 Stringers, Air BP, Wheels Up, UPRT Strategy And Readiness

A process that displayed some of the worst Washington dirty tricks (particularly in regards to the deplorable actions and behaviors of Rep. Bill Shuster), the aero-industry has seen in many years may be nearing a conclusion... we hope. The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4, a long-term FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 4 contains provisions to dramatically improve the FAA certification process, including directing that the FAA fully utilize Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA), sending a clear message to the FAA to improve safety cooperation with international partners by focusing on effective and efficient validation and acceptance processes, streamlining FAA’s acceptance of manda

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AEA Releases First Quarter GA Avionics Report

Sales Up 13 Percent Over 2017 Levels

The Aircraft Electronics Association released its first-quarter 2018 Avionics Market Report. In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $639,796,979 as reported by the participating companies.

Boeing, Rohde & Schwarz Sign Agreement To Offer SDAR To H-47 Customers

Secure, Software-Defined Radio To Bring Advanced Capabilities

An agreement has been reached between Boeing and Rohde & Schwarz to offer Rohde & Schwarz’s next-generation software-defined airborne radio (SDAR) into the flight systems of H-47 Chinook helicopters. The R&S SDAR will give operators of the Boeing-built Chinook significant communications capabilities.

Sentera Partners With The Climate Corporation To Enhance Agronomic Insights

Real-Time Data From Sentera FieldAgent Unlocks New Insights And Benefits Within Climate FieldView

Climate FieldView customers can now enjoy seamless integration of Sentera FieldAgent on-field sensor and analytics products with FieldView, and automatic synchronization of field boundary and other user information between platforms. The partnership between Sentera and The Climate Corporation will help growers and trusted advisors incorporate Sentera's accurate real-time on-field data into their decision process. Sentera's portfolio of integrated solutions – including sensors, drones, and FieldAgent software – will be offered through Climate FieldView dealers, making it easier than ever to make data-driven agronomic decisions that help maximize profits and increa

Liberty County, TX Sheriff Establishing Drone Unit

Will Use Phantom 4 Pro Plus For Law Enforcement Work

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office has joined the growing trend across the United States among both small and large law enforcement agencies in establishing an aviation unit and utilizing the new and growing technology of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for a multitude of assignments. The aircraft that was put into full operation this week has been placed under the command of the Special Operation Division of the Sheriff’s Office after the agency purchased a Phantom 4 Pro Plus small unmanned aircraft with funds secured through court-awarded confiscated drug money.

NASA Engineers Dream Big With Small Spacecraft

Will Launch MarCO Cubesats In May

Many of NASA's most iconic spacecraft towered over the engineers who built them: think Voyagers 1 and 2, Cassini or Galileo -- all large machines that could measure up to a school bus.

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Ralph B. Hennessy Tapped To Lead Aviation Services Group In Louisiana

Former Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Director To Drive Michael Baker International's Aviation Growth In Region

Engineering and consulting firm Michael Baker International has named Ralph B. Hennessy, C.M., as the Aviation Services Group Lead for the state of Louisiana. Based in Michael Baker's Baton Rouge office, Hennessy will be a strategic partner for the firm's Louisiana-based aviation clients and utilize his expertise to help secure funding for capital improvement projects. He also will be responsible for new business development, strategic planning, quality allocation plan and operation excellence for the office's Aviation Services practice, as well as provide support for aviation projects throughout Michael Baker's Gulf Coast Region.

GE, U.S. Army Conduct T901 Preliminary Design Review

Part Of An Improved Turbine Engine Program

GE Aviation hosted the U.S. Army for the successful Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of the T901-GE-900 engine in early March. The T901 is GE Aviation's engine for the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), the U.S. Army's undertaking to re-engine its Boeing AH-64 Apaches and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks. The PDR is a major milestone within the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) contract, a $102 million, 24-month contract the Army awarded GE in September 2016.

QinetiQ Accelerates International Growth

Acquires A Leading Provider Of Airborne Training Services Based In Germany

QinetiQ Group has entered into an agreement to acquire E.I.S. Aircraft Operations ("Aircraft Operations" or "the Business"), currently part of E.I.S. Aircraft Group, for €70 million (approx. $86 million) on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

Airbus And Dassault Aviation Join Forces On Future Combat Air System

Landmark Agreement To Develop And Produce Europe’s Next Generation Combat Aircraft

Airbus and Dassault Aviation have agreed to join forces for the development and production of Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which is slated to complement and eventually replace current generation of Eurofighter and Rafale fighter aircraft between 2035 and 2040.

Missing in Action WWII Navy Aviator To Be Finally Laid To Rest At Arlington

Remains Of Lieutenant William Q. Punnell Located After 73 Years

Next Wednesday, May 2nd at 9am, Lieutenant William Q. Punnell will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery to honor his ultimate sacrifice on July 25, 1944 while serving his country during World War II. Punnell was the acting commanding officer of the VF-14 Fighter Squadron and was an MIA for 73 years, one of among nearly 73,000 estimated veterans of WWII still listed as missing.

Canadian Transportation Agency Launches Inquiry

Will Look At Delays, Cancellations, Tarmac Delays And Baggage Issues

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is launching an inquiry into delays, cancellations, tarmac delays and lost, delayed and damaged baggage affecting Sunwing flights scheduled to fly to, or from, Toronto Pearson International Airport between April 14 and 18, 2018. This inquiry will allow the CTA to deal efficiently with the high volume of complaints relating to these flights.

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Airbus Helicopters, Schiebel Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming Capabilities

Test Flights Carried Out With The Support Of The Austrian Armaments And Defence Technology Agency

Airbus Helicopters and Schiebel have tested Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities between an H145 platform and a CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), becoming the first European helicopter manufacturers to demonstrate this technology with the highest level of interoperability (LOI°5).

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Airborne 04.30.18: FAA Bill, Formation Flights, Womenventure 2018

Also: Oshkosh 2018 Stringers, Air BP, Wheels Up, UPRT Strategy And Readiness

A process that displayed some of the worst Washington dirty tricks (particularly in regards to the deplorable actions and behaviors of Rep. Bill Shuster), the aero-industry has seen in many years may be nearing a conclusion... we hope. The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4, a long-term FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 4 contains provisions to dramatically improve the FAA certification process, including directing that the FAA fully utilize Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA), sending a clear message to the FAA to improve safety cooperation with international partners by focusing on effective and efficient v

Airbus Presents ‘Flight Lab’ BLADE Test Aircraft To EU Clean Sky Partners At ILA

The Most Extensive Wing Laminar Flow Demonstrator Program Ever Undertaken For Commercial Aviation

Airbus, which is showcasing its “Flight Lab” BLADE demonstrator aircraft for the first time at a major air show, has signed an accord with representatives of the numerous stakeholders to not only mark the joint success of bringing this unique program to fruition, but also affirm their desire to build on this program in the European framework of Clean Sky. The stakeholders present together with Airbus CEO Tom Enders at the ceremony included members of the European Parliament, the European Commission, the German Government, European Member States and industrial partners across Europe.

Air Canada Prepared For Potential Labour Disruptions At WestJet

ALPA Has Issued A Strike Authorization Vote For WestJet Pilots

Air Canada said in a media release that it is ready to adjust its schedules and capacity to limit disruptions for the traveling public and to ensure that customers get to their destinations in the event of a labour disruption at WestJet.

Fruity Chutes Introduces Parachute Launcher For DJI Mavic Pro

Company Says The Device Increases Safety When Flying Over People And Property

As the popularity of DJI’s Mavic Pro has grown over the past few years, so has the demand for a parachute launcher for this valuable and versatile small multicopter. The Fruity Chutes Harrier Launcher is now available for the popular quadcopter.

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Nominations Are Now Open For The $20,000 Prince Alvaro de Orleans-Borbon Grant

FAI Seeks Recognize An Individual Or Organization Using 'Drones For Humanity'

The FAI – World Air Sports Federation – is on a quest to find an inspirational recipient worthy of the Prince Alvaro de Orleans-Borbon Grant – a $20,000 cash award for air sports pioneers involved in research and innovation.

Klyde Morris (04.30.18)

Klyde Knows How To Get To The Important Stuff...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Women Aviators Gather For Womenventure At EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2018

Activities Begin On July 23, Major Highlights On July 25

For the 11th straight year, the opportunity for women who love aviation to build camaraderie and open doors to mentorship and participation comes to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, as WomenVenture activities will take place during the week.

CAE Signs 10-Year Airbus A330/A350 Pilot Training Agreement With Virgin Atlantic

Training Will Be Conducted At CAE's London Gatwick Center

An exclusive long-term Airbus A330 and A350 pilot training contract has been finalized between CAE and Virgin Atlantic Airways, a British airline headquartered in Crawley, close to London, United Kingdom.

Airborne 04.27.18: Shuster Shutdown, Indoor Skydiving, OSH18 Innovation Preview

Also: Flexjet v Netjets, Boeing Providing Strikebreakers?, CiES STC AML, Concorde Upgrade For Mustang

A rapid response by the general aviation community on Tuesday made a big difference in helping to eliminate a dangerous amendment to an FAA reauthorization bill in the House of Representatives. Supporters of ATC privatization attempted to slip a provision into the House’s FAA reauthorization bill that would set the stage for airline domination of the ATC system. EAA members and others swiftly responded to a call for action and urged to contact their congressional representatives to oppose the plan

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.30.18)

Aero Linx: The International Council of AirShows ICAS was founded in 1967 as a trade and professional association by industry professionals to protect and promote their interests in the growing North American air show marketplace. At the time, this small group of air show event organizers and performers recognized the need for standardization of industry practices in key areas such as safety and business practices that could only be achieved collectively. They knew that -- for such standardization to occur -- the industry needed to act and speak with a single voice and that voice was established in ICAS. When the organization was incorporated in the State of Wisconsin in July of 1976, the ICAS A

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.30.18): Precision Approach Radar

Precision Approach Radar Radar equipment in some ATC facilities operated by the FAA and/or the military services at joint-use civil/military locations and separate military installations to detect and display azimuth, elevation, and range of aircraft on the final approach course to a runway. This equipment may be used to monitor certain nonradar approaches, but is primarily used to conduct a precision instrument approach (PAR) wherein the controller issues guidance instructions to the pilot based on the aircraft’s position in relation to the final approach course (azimuth), the glidepath (elevation), and the distance (range) from the touchdown point on the runway as displayed on the radar scope

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.30.18)

"We know that people travel for a variety of reasons and as the busy summer period approaches, we appreciate that the traveling public may be feeling anxious about their plans resulting from the uncertainty associated with potential labour disruptions at WestJet. With our extensive network and varied fleet, we are well placed to accommodate passengers disrupted by this situation. The travelling public can book Air Canada with confidence." Source: Air Canada, via a media release that it is ready to adjust its schedules and capacity to limit disruptions for the traveling public and to ensure that customers get to their destinations in the event of a labour disruption at WestJet.

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