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AMA Drone Report 09.13.18: Drone Shootings, Hurricane Warning, Drone Recurrency

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One of the dirty little secrets about sport and commercial drone operations is that negative media hysteria, often drummed up by so-called journalists who can barely spell “UAV,” is creating hazards for drones, their operators and the public by inciting ‘Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.’ Worse, there is great potential for even greater harm when expended ammo comes down... where it may hit a human being. Recently, a DJI Inspire 2 was shot down. AMA has poste

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AMA Urges All UAS Operators To Refrain From Flight During Hurricane Florence

Warns Drone Operators To Stay Clear Of Emergency Response And Relief Efforts

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has sent a message to its members and posted it to its blog urging all UAS operators to refrain from flight before, during and after Hurricane Florence and not to interfere with emergency response and relief efforts.

North Dakota’s King’s Walk Golf Course Offering Snack Delivery Via Drone On Its Greens

Leading drone logistics company Flytrex, in partnership with King’s Walk Golf Course and EASE Drones, announced today the launch of the first fully operational golf course drone delivery system in the US. The service will enable patrons to order food and beverages from the clubhouse restaurant, Eagle’s Crest Bar & Grill, straight to the greens, and have their items lowered directly to them.

Hopes To Revolutionize Aviation With Up To Two-Hour Flight Time Drone

After raising $9.4 million in Series A funding, Impossible Aerospace has unveiled the US-1, an electric commercial-grade drone with a flight time of up to two hours. The battery life of the US-1 outperforms the approximate 25-minute single-charge flight time of other drones available today and brings it to parity with gasoline-fueled systems, the company says.

Half The Money Will Go Towards The construction Of A New GA Hangar

U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chair of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced today that Brunswick Executive Airport (KBXM) will receive a total of $6,215,820 for infrastructure improvements. The funding was awarded through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which sets aside funding for the Military Airport Program (MAP).

Coptersafety Chooses Rockwell's Helicopter Dome-Based Complete Visual System

Civil Helicopter Training Enhanced Via Technology Originally Developed For Military Rotary Wing Applications

Rockwell Collins has been selected by Coptersafety to provide three turnkey integrated Level D helicopter dome-based complete visual systems. The systems include multiple EP-8100 image generators, 4K ultra-high resolution, liquid crystal over silicon (LCoS) laser-illuminated projectors, a 240 degree by 80 degree motion-compatible dome display, night vision goggle capability and additional channels for camera systems, vertical reference window, cargo mirrors and an Enhanced Vision System (EVS). Deliveries are currently underway to its training facility in Helsinki, Finland, and two of the systems have already been certified by the Finnish Transport Safety Agency.

Will Move Goods Between Fort Lauderdale, FL And San Juan, Puerto Rico

FlyKargo today announced a partnership with JetBlue Airways to facilitate air cargo movement between Fort Lauderdale and San Juan, Puerto Rico as part of a three month pilot program that begins on October 15th, 2018. FlyKargo, based in Miami, FL are specialists in delivering turnkey air cargo managed services to low cost airlines and will focus on providing fast and reliable air cargo services to the registered freight forwarders as well as known shippers.

Company Has A Purchase Agreement For Up To 12 Of The Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets has delivered the fifth Legacy 450 medium cabin business jet to AirSprint, Inc., a Canadian privately held fractional aircraft ownership company based in Calgary, Alberta. The first Legacy 450 entered AirSprint’s fleet in December 2016 and has since been joined by five Legacy 450, bringing AirSprint’s fleet to six Legacy 450.

Investment Supports Faster, More Reliable Space-Based Optical Connectivity

Boeing today announced its investment in Denver-based BridgeSat Inc., an optical communications solutions company enabling the future of connectivity in space through a network of ground stations and proprietary space terminals.

Airport Officials Tell City Council They'll Need Another $2.5 Million

The Colorado Springs City Council got some bad news from Aviation Director Greg Phillips about repairs that are underway at the Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS).

Archie McInnes, 99, Is One Of A Handful Of Surviving RAF Pilots From The Battle Of Britain

By any estimation, 99-year-old Archie McInnes, who lives near Cambridge, England, is a war hero. He flew for the RAF during WWII, becoming an ace while fighting off Hitler's Luftwaffe during the war.

Alaska Airlines Promotes Shane Tackett

Named Executive Vice President, Planning And Strategy

Alaska Airlines has promoted Shane Tackett to executive vice president of planning and strategy. Tackett will lead the newly created division within the airline as it moves to the next phase of its strategy of refining and optimizing the market and financial performance of its expanded route network following Alaska's 2016 acquisition of Virgin America.

Certified, Clean-Sheet Aircraft Will Join Gulfstream's Static Display In Advance Of Customer Deliveries

The new, clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 will be on display at the 2018 Russian Business Aviation Exhibition (RUBAE), running through September 14, in Moscow. The G500’s RUBAE debut comes just after the aircraft earned its FAA type and production certificates in July.

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Reminds Drone Operators To Not Fly Without Authorization In Affected Areas

The Federal Aviation Administration closely monitors forecasted hurricanes and severe weather events and prepares FAA facilities and equipment to withstand storm damage. We prepare and protect air traffic control facilities along the projected storm path so we can quickly resume operations after the hurricane passes. Enabling flights to resume quickly is critical to support disaster relief efforts.

World’s Largest Pilot Union Details Policy Plan To Ensure Future Pilot Supply

In a letter sent Wednesday to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) offered high-impact policy solutions to inspire young people to become airline pilots and provide air service to small and rural communities while maintaining the extraordinary level of aviation safety that U.S. passengers and shippers expect and demand.

Specialized Skills And Training Are Required For Positive Results, Says AIRT Executive Director

A hurricane Florence continues its path towards the Carolinas, with landfall expected later this week, the Executive Director of the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) says well-intentioned drone pilots should take a step back and assess whether they are actually prepared to make a positive impact.

AMA Drone Report 09.06.18: Politics v STEM, Airspace Integration, Cops Seize UAV

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The myopic attempt to hobble or even kill off Section 336 may have other negative consequences than those already discussed. AMA notes that, at this time, “...educators can use drones and model aircraft to teach STEM under Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, also known as the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. This provision is critical for youth education because the only other way to legally fly is under the Small UAS Rule, which requires pilots to be at least 16 years old. Ob

Cyber Threats, Suborbital Space Flight Among The Topics Discussed At Recent Meeting

The ICAO Legal Committee, chaired by Mr. Terry Olson from France, recently concluded its 37th Session at ICAO's Headquarters, addressing a range of challenging emerging issues for international air transport. Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, ICAO Council president and Dr. Fang Liu, ICAO Secretary General were present to open the Session.

Door-to-Door Flight And Fuel Stop Planner

ForeFlight, creator of the widely used ForeFlight Mobile Integrated Flight App, now offers customers Trip Assistant, a simple-to-use planning tool for anyone involved in mission planning that quickly computes door-to-door trip time. Trip Assistant is an enhancement to ForeFlight's advanced web-based flight planning toolset.

Exercise Identified Several Factors That Require Commanders’ Continued Focus

Air Force units across all levels of command are addressing the issues identified by an Air Force-wide operational safety review, initiated this spring by the Air Force Chief of Staff.

Reached A New High For Transatlantic Carriers According To ICCT Study

A study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found the carbon intensity gap between the most and least efficient transatlantic carriers increased from 51% in 2014 to 63% in 2017. Overall, the fuel efficiency of transatlantic flights improved an average of 1% per year, below industry’s climate goals. The bulk of the improvements seen where attributable to the use of new aircraft with lower fuel burn.

“No organization is more committed than the Air Line Pilots Association, International to ensuring we have enough qualified pilots in the United States to meet future demand.” Source: ALPA president Capt. Tim Canoll.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.13.18): Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

Additional flight levels between FL 290 and FL 410 to provide operational, traffic, and airspace efficiency.

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NHA was founded in 1976 and is incorporated in California as a 501(C)(7) nonprofit professional organization to promote the development and use of naval vertical lift aircraft in the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

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Also: FAI International Drones Conference, Nags Head Drone Ordinance, Yuneec International, Small Drone Turbine

Warns Drone Operators To Stay Clear Of Emergency Response And Relief Efforts

North Dakota’s King’s Walk Golf Course Offering Snack Delivery Via Drone On Its Greens

Hopes To Revolutionize Aviation With Up To Two-Hour Flight Time Drone

Half The Money Will Go Towards The construction Of A New GA Hangar

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Civil Helicopter Training Enhanced Via Technology Originally Developed For Military Rotary Wing Applications

Will Move Goods Between Fort Lauderdale, FL And San Juan, Puerto Rico

Company Has A Purchase Agreement For Up To 12 Of The Aircraft

Investment Supports Faster, More Reliable Space-Based Optical Connectivity

Airport Officials Tell City Council They'll Need Another $2.5 Million

Archie McInnes, 99, Is One Of A Handful Of Surviving RAF Pilots From The Battle Of Britain

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Named Executive Vice President, Planning And Strategy

Certified, Clean-Sheet Aircraft Will Join Gulfstream's Static Display In Advance Of Customer Deliveries

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Reminds Drone Operators To Not Fly Without Authorization In Affected Areas

World’s Largest Pilot Union Details Policy Plan To Ensure Future Pilot Supply

Specialized Skills And Training Are Required For Positive Results, Says AIRT Executive Director

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Also: Drone Rescue, DJI Matrice 200, Spokane Valley Parks v Drones, Uber Eats Eyes Drone Delivery

Cyber Threats, Suborbital Space Flight Among The Topics Discussed At Recent Meeting

Door-to-Door Flight And Fuel Stop Planner

Exercise Identified Several Factors That Require Commanders’ Continued Focus

Reached A New High For Transatlantic Carriers According To ICCT Study

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