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August 15, 2018

Airborne 08.15.18: Bell 525 Milestone, Parker Solar Probe, NIMBY Nonsense

Also: Aerion Supersonic, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Australia GA Maintenance, Flight Training Legislation

The Bell 525 Relentless program is closing in on an anticipated 2019 certification, as yet another milestone was completed as part of a series of rigorous test protocols. The Bell 525 program recently completed hot weather testing in Yuma, Arizona at temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit as well as high altitude operations to density altitudes of 14,000 feet. “We successfully completed hot weather testing last week in yuma, arizona,” said Troy Caudill, Chief Test Pilot, Bell 525 Pro

Airborne 08.15.18: Bell 525 Milestone, Parker Solar Probe, NIMBY Nonsense

Also: Aerion Supersonic, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Australia GA Maintenance, Flight Training Legislation

The Bell 525 Relentless program is closing in on an anticipated 2019 certification, as yet another milestone was completed as part of a series of rigorous test protocols. The Bell 525 program recently completed hot weather testing in Yuma, Arizona at temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit as well as high altitude operations to density altitudes of 14,000 feet. “We successfully completed hot weather testing last week in yuma, arizona,” said Troy Caudill, Chief Test Pilot, Bell 525 Program. “The aircraft performed very well and we are gathering test data for certification.” NASA’s Parker Solar Probe launched Sunday to begin its journey t

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Ravn Alaska Approved By IATA To Join Its Safety Registry

Completes Highly Successful International Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)

Ravn Air Group (Ravn) president & CEO, Dave Pflieger has announced that, after successfully completing the IATA operational safety audit, Corvus Airlines (d/b/a Ravn Alaska), was added to the IOSA Registry.

AFAS To Award More Than $6 Million In Annual Grants, Scholarships

Recipients Are Dependents Of Active Duty And Retired Airmen

The Air Force Aid Society will award more than $6 million in Gen. Henry Hap Arnold education grants and AFAS merit scholarships to the dependents of active duty and retired Airmen.

Final Agenda for 2018 UAS Summit & Expo Announced

Event Will Provide Attendees With A Comprehensive Overview Of The Current State Of The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Industry

The final agenda for the 12th annual UAS Summit & Expo, the upper Midwest's premier unmanned aircraft systems event, has been released. Taking place August 20-22 in Grand Forks, ND, the 2018 agenda includes a keynote presentation from secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Heather Wilson and presentations from North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp, and Representative Kevin Cramer.

Jeff Bezos To Keynote 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference

Will Provide His Perspective On Space And Technology To The Air Force Association

The Air Force Association (AFA) announced today that Jeff Bezos, Founder of Blue Origin and Founder & CEO of Amazon, will provide an address during AFA's 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference held September 17-19, 2018 in National Harbor, MD.

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DroneDek Awarded U.S. Patent For Last Mile Drone Delivery

Company Says Technology Could Disrupt Mail/Parcel Delivery Industry

A company developing what it calls the "mailbox of the future" technology has been awarded a U.S. Patent for last mile drone delivery. DroneDek says it is set to disrupt the parcel, package and mail delivery industry by leveraging several patent claims it was awarded that combine to make it a "mailbox on steroids".

San Diego Fire Department Begins Remotely-Piloted Drone Testing

Aircraft Controlled Using Telepresence Technology Platform

The San Diego Fire Department has launched a pilot program to use drones to assist in its firefighting efforts. The aircraft will be equipped with cameras to give aerial views of fire scenes, use thermal imagers to help identify people or hotspots, and help firefighters on the ground plan the best course of action for fighting a fire.

Bell Announces Delivery Of Bell 429s To Jamaica Defence Force

Deep-Rooted Military Customer Introduces Three Bell 429S To Existing Bell Fleet

Bell Helicopter has delivered two Bell 429s to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). A third Bell 429 is scheduled for delivery to the JDF next year. The three aircraft will be used to complete a range of missions including, search and rescue, medical evacuations, natural disaster relief, national security and military training.

New Theory Emerges In MH370 Disappearance

Analyst Says A Stowaway Is 'Likely' Responsible For The Mystery

A new theory has been presented by an aviation analyst who says a stowaway is the mostly likely explanation for the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in 2014.

Toronto Airport Screeners Reject Contract Offer From Garda

Strike Vote Not Yet Scheduled

Pre-Board Screening officers at Toronto's Pearson and Billy Bishop airports have rejected Garda's final offer regarding negotiations.

Utah Man Flies Airplane Into His Own Home

Sustains Fatal Injuries In The Intentional Act

A pilot who had been arrested on domestic violence charges was fatally injured when he intentionally flew an airplane into a home he owned in Utah where his wife and adult son were staying.

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Airborne 08.13.18: Bizarre Q400 Theft, Female Hurricane Hunters, One Week Wonder

Also: Colorado Reservists, Flight Examiner Bribe Attempt, Boeing 737 Logjam, World Helicopter Day

An airport worker, first identified as a mechanic, and then as a ramp agent, apparently took unauthorized possession of a Horizon Air Q400 twin turboprop, powered it up, and somehow took off without permission from Sea-Tac Airport late Friday night. There are extensive questions (and few answers) as to how he took control, got the aircraft powered up, and then gained access to a runway to engage in a takeoff -- and how much supervision/surveillance surrounded the airplane. Throughout the flight, the only pe

Flight Training Legislation Introduced In The U.S. Senate

The American Aviator Act Would Help Pay For Flight Training For Veterans

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would establish flight-training services to assist veterans who want to become commercial airline pilots. The American Aviator Act, which was introduced by Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), will authorize grants through the FAA to support training opportunities for veterans who are not already military pilots.

ICAO Americas And Caribbean Aviation Security Roadmap Endorsed

Will Align Regional Programs With ICAO Global Aviation Security Plan

Stressing that it will align respective national and regional programs and targets with ICAO’s new Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu is welcoming the recent endorsement of an Aviation Security Roadmap for the UN specialized agency’s North American, Central American, Caribbean (NACC) and South American (SAM) Regions.

NGC Opens New Facility Bringing Innovation And Jobs To Oxnard, CA

Ceremony Attended By National, Local And Northrop Grumman Officials

U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) joined Northrop Grumman Corporation executives and local officials recently for the formal opening of Astro Aerospace’s new facility in Oxnard, California. The 140,000 square foot manufacturing center will increase efficiency and help Astro Aerospace manage its growing portfolio of work.

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Workhorse Group Inc. Closes $10.35 Million Public Offering Of Its Common Stock

Company Will Use The Money For Inventory, Working Capital And Corporate Purposes

Workhorse Group, which is developing the SureFly hybrid VTOL aircraft and HorseFly drone delivery system, has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 9,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $1.15 per share. In addition, Workhorse has granted the underwriter a 45-day over-allotment option to purchase up to 1,350,000 additional shares of its common stock at the public offering price. All of the common stock was offered by the Company.

True Course Simulations (TCS) - Read It, Watch It, And Do It

ERAU Prescott Uses A Faculty Developed Simulation Program To Improve Student Pilot Training

If you are an incoming flight student attending the Prescott campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, True Course Simulations (TCS) is now required as part of the private pilot coursework. TCS is intended to provide students with a convenient, less expensive and more effective set of tools for preparing, practicing and reinforcing flight training in order to get the maximum value from the costliest components, time with Instructor Pilots (IPs) and in-flight training.

Garmin Expands Navigation Databases To Include South America

Compatible With Multiple Certified And Portable Systems

Garmin has added new, cost-effective Garmin Navigation Database information for South America. This database will soon be available in the newly expanded Americas OnePak, which offers coverage in North, Central and South America and provides database updates across all Garmin avionics and a portable in a single aircraft.

Australia Implements New General Aviation Maintenance Rules

CASA Says The New Regulations Will Minimize The Regulatory Burden On General Aviation

The first step is being taken to develop a set of streamlined new maintenance regulations for Australia’s general aviation sector. New maintenance regulations will minimize the regulatory burden on general aviation, keep compliance costs as low as possible and be based on the best practices of other leading aviation nations.

AMA Drone Report 08.09.18: UK Kid/Drone Ban?, FAI Int'l, UAV 'Attack' Fallout?

Also: FAA: NO Drones Near Wildfires, Solar-Powered Record, Louisiana UAVs, Drone Center Of Excellence

The U.K. has new drone rules under consideration that would ban people under 18 years old from owning a drone weighing more than 250 grams... or 0.55 pounds. The proposal could allow youngsters to fly heavier drones under adult supervision if the aircraft is owned by and registered to an older person. The restriction is pegged to the age at which an insurance policy can be issued. Other suggestions in the proposed bill that is targeted for implementation later this year are online safety tests and requi

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.15.18)

“Aviation security has experienced a major shift over the past two years. With new resolutions supporting its effectiveness and sustainability being adopted by the most recent ICAO Assembly, and by the UN Security Council.Source: ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.15.18): Holding Pattern

A racetrack pattern, involving two turns and two legs, used to keep an aircraft within a prescribed airspace with respect to a geographic fix.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.15.18)

Senate Poised To Order FAA To Study Safety Of One-Pilot Cargo Flights

A report in Forbes looks at the FAA reauthorization legislation under consideration in the U.S. Senate. which would order the FAA to launch a study of cargo flight operations using a flight crew of one, instead of two pilots.

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