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January 22, 2019

Airborne-Unmanned 01.22.19: UAS Symposium Postponed, Small UAS Rule, SWAT UAV

Also: UNLV Drone Pilot Certificate, Aria Insights, GA-ASI Collaboration Team, AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards

In light of a number of events and programs being curtailed due to the long-term government shutdown, it should come to no surprise that the stalemate is affecting the aviation community in a number of ways. AUVSI tells us that the much anticipated FAA UAS Symposium 2019 that was scheduled to take place in February is being postponed due to the government shutdown. The new conference dates will be announced after furloughed FAA employees return to work. Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI, issued the

Airborne-Unmanned 01.22.19: UAS Symposium Postponed, Small UAS Rule, SWAT UAV

Also: UNLV Drone Pilot Certificate, Aria Insights, GA-ASI Collaboration Team, AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards

In light of a number of events and programs being curtailed due to the long-term government shutdown, it should come to no surprise that the stalemate is affecting the aviation community in a number of ways. AUVSI tells us that the much anticipated FAA UAS Symposium 2019 that was scheduled to take place in February is being postponed due to the government shutdown. The new conference dates will be announced after furloughed FAA employees return to work. Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI, issued the following statement regarding the FAA’s notice of proposed rulemaking on small UAS operations over people and the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on the safe and sec

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Stratolaunch Scales Back Operations

Shelves Launch Vehicle And Rocket Engine Programs

A few months after the passing of its founder Paul Allen, Stratolaunch has shelved several projects in an effort to streamline its operations. While the company will continue to work on the Stratolaunch aircraft for horizontal launch operations, it has dropped development on a new type of rocket engine as well as launch vehicles it had on the drawing board.

AgEagle Launches New University Drone Program

Precision UAVs To Enhance Agriculture Technology Curriculum At Arkansas State University And Modesto Junior College

Drone imagery and data analytics provider AgEagle Aerial Systems has launched a new university-specific drone offering for 2019. Building on a sale to Arkansas State University - Newport (ASU) last year by Agribotix (acquired by AgEagle in August 2018), AgEagle has now entered into a new drone program agreement with Modesto Junior College (MJC) to enhance the curriculum of their agriculture technology department.

Fisherman Claims To Have Found Glenn Miller's Plane

Says He Hooked The UC-64A Norseman In His Nets Three Decades Ago

One of history's great aviation mysteries revolves around renowned bandleader Glenn Miller, whose plane went missing on December 15, 1944 on a flight from England to Paris where he was scheduled to perform. Now, a fisherman has come forward to say that he hooked the plane in his nets 32 years ago, and the story is being viewed as credible.

Bombardier Appoints Peter Bromby As VP, Worldwide Sales, Learjet Aircraft

Seasoned Professional Brings More Than 20 Years Of Leadership And Experience In Business Aviation Sales

Bombardier Business Aircraft has appointed Peter Bromby as vice president, Worldwide Sales, Learjet Aircraft.Bromby will assume overall responsibility for sales with a dedicated U.S.-based sales team and apply his vast experience and insight to driving sales of this impressive Bombardier brand. He will retain his current responsibilities as vice president, Worldwide Pre-owned Aircraft Sales.

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Chinese Commercial Aviation Market Set To Reach $65.5 Billion In 2019

Rapid Economic Expansion Driving Demand

The rapid expansion of the Chinese domestic economy over the last decade has led to significant changes in national markets, especially commercial aviation. Commercial aviation is a key driver of a strong economy and results in a population with increasing disposable income. Commercial aviation is used for the transport of goods as-well as passengers for business and leisure.

NASA's TESS Rounds Up Its First Planets, Snares Far-Flung Supernovae

Delivering On Its Goal Of Discovering Planets Around Nearby Bright Stars In First Three Months Of Operation

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found three confirmed exoplanets, or worlds beyond our solar system, in its first three months of observations.

Directional Aviation's Kenn Ricci Inducted Into The Living Legends Of Aviation

Presents Jeff Bezos With Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award

Directional Aviation Principal Kenn Ricci, has been inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation, a prestigious organization composed of men and women of extraordinary accomplishment in aviation including industry leaders, innovators, pilots and astronauts. Ricci, who was chosen by the current members of the Living Legends, was inducted at the 16th annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards Gala, held over the weekend in Beverly Hills, CA.

Bell Boeing Awarded $144 M For V-22 Support

Contract Adds Support For U.S. Navy CMV-22B Variant To Existing U.S. Air Force And U.S. Marine Corps Customers

The Bell Boeing Joint Program Office has been awarded an estimated $143,863,184 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for performance-based logistics and engineering support for the V-22 platform. This is an 11-month base contract with four one-year option periods. Locations of performance are Texas and Pennsylvania for V-22 aircraft belonging to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps.

Teamsters Local 357 Delivers Lunch To Air Traffic Controllers

Republic Airline Teamsters And TRACON Air Traffic Controllers Seeking To Raise Awareness Of Safety Issues, Community Impact Of Government Shutdown

As a gesture of union solidarity, members of the Teamsters Local 357 Executive Board led a group of Teamsters employed by Republic Airline on a visit to the Indianapolis International Airport Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities (TRACON) last Thursday to bring lunch to air traffic controllers. The air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay due to the government shutdown, are members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches NROL-71

Boosted Into Orbit Atop A Delta IV Rocket In Support Of National Security

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a critical payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) denoted NROL-71 lifted off from Space Launch Complex-6 on Jan. 19 at 11:10 a.m. PST. The mission is in support of our country’s national defense.

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The Abingdon Co. Races Into 2019 With New Automotive Inspired Watch

Timepiece Designed With NASCAR Driver, Julia Landauer

The Abingdon Co. is starting 2019 on the NASCAR circuit as they launch into the automotive racing arena with a new timepiece built in collaboration with two time champion NASCAR driver, Julia Landauer. The “Julia” watch will be available on Indiegogo during their crowdfunding campaign January 21-February 20.

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Airborne 01.21.19: SubSonex Upgraded!, Aero Club Of Atlanta, Snow v Citation

Also: Aerocor-Apex Aviation, Sikorsky Presents $ To Make-A-Wish, Chinese Av Mkt, JetBlue Donating

One of the coolest little sportplanes to ever work its way out of the feverish and somewhat convoluted imagination of Sonex Boss, John Monnett, is the SubSonex -- a single-seat kitjet powered by a small jet turbine engine... resulting in an aerobatic bird that is about as unique as anything currently offered. However; Sonex has upped the ante and announced a number of upgrades for their SubSonex kitjet program. Three new kit features are now included under current SubSonex pricing, and upgrade kits are avai

DJI Investigating Reports Of Internal Corruption

Company Expects Losses Of $150 Million For 2018

Drone giant DJI is has investigated more than 40 employees possibly involved in unspecified "corruption" at the company, and has handed several of those cases over to authorities, according to a report from Reuters.

CommutAir Announces Richard Hoefling As President And CEO

Has Led United's Station Operations Center At Newark

United Express regional carrier CommutAir has appointed Richard (Rick) Hoefling to the role of president and chief executive officer, effective February 1. Hoefling currently serves as vice president – Newark for United Airlines and oversees the carrier's operations at both Newark Liberty and LaGuardia airports, which average more than 450 daily flight departures, with combined staffing of more than 14,000 employees.

United Airlines Names Bryan Quigley Senior Vice President - Flight Operations

Replaces Howard Attarian, Who Is Retiring

United Airlines has named Bryan Quigley senior vice president of flight operations. Quigley will be responsible for overseeing United's 12,500 pilots and will serve as the airline's FAA certificate director of operations. Quigley will replace Howard Attarian who is retiring after more than a decade of leadership at United.

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Boeing Delivers First 787 Dreamliner For WestJet

Airline To Fly Super-Efficient, Long-Range 787-9 On New Non-Stop International Routes

Boeing has delivered the first of ten 787 Dreamliners to WestJet, marking the start of the airline's global expansion. Having long operated a fleet of Boeing single-aisle jets, WestJet will use the super-efficient, long-range 787-9 Dreamliner to profitably serve new international routes.

SubSonex Includes New Features For 2019

Three New Features Available On New Airplanes With Upgrade Kits Available As Well

Sonex Aircraft is pleased to announce the availability of three new features for the SubSonex Personal Jet! All three new kit features are included under current SubSonex pricing, and upgrade kits are available to existing customers.

SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 65 A320neo Family Aircraft

Lessor Has A Total Order Of 71 Aircraft For 2018

Leading aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has boosted its total order book for the A320neo Family to 181 aircraft after signing a firm order for an additional 65 A320neo Family aircraft (15 A321neo and 50 A320neo). The order was finalized in 2018 and included in the year-end order figures.

GAMA Accepting Scholarship Applications From High School Students

Will Present A $2,000 Cash Award To A Graduating High School Senior GAMA is now taking applications for its Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Scholarship Award, which comes with a $2,000 cash prize.

Airborne-Unmanned 01.15.19: New CA Regs, State Farm Waiver, Indemnis Chute

Also: Heathrow Drone Sighting, DJI Smart Remote Controller, Hydrogen Multi-Rotor UAV, Northwest UAV

Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has announced Canada’s new rules for remotely piloted aircraft systems. The new rules, which will come into force on June 1, 2019, apply to all drone pilots flying drones between 250 grams and 25 kilograms that are operated within the drone pilot’s visual-line-of-sight, regardless of whether the drone is flown for fun, work or research. The new simplified rules reflect significant consultations with Canadians and the industry. The final regulations introduc

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.22.19)

"DJI took swift action to address this issue, dismissed a number of employees who violated company policies, and contacted law enforcement officials. We continue to investigate the situation and are cooperating fully with law enforcement’s investigation." Source: Statement from DJI concerning an investigation into "corruption" in the company.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.22.19): Acrobatic Flight [ICAO]

Maneuvers intentionally performed by an aircraft involving an abrupt change in its attitude, an abnormal attitude, or an abnormal variation in speed.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.22.19)

Dynalifter 'Drone Runner' Developed by Ohio Airships, a Research & Development company focused on the development of the Dynalifter line aircraft, Dynalifters are a fuel-efficient hybrid of fixed-wing airplane and helium airship, providing a set of features unavailable with any single aircraft. Dynalifters are engineered to carry bigger payloads, further, and cheaper than existing aircraft.

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