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All News

December 31, 2019

AMA Drone Report 12.19.19: Drone Record, Testing Update, Man Vs. AI Race

Also: FAA Clears Santa & Drones, Nat'l Model Aviation Museum, Drone Dog Rescue, FAA Certificate Testing

A senior at the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science is now in the Guiness Book of World Records for the "Fastest 100m Ascent By A Quadcopter". Zechen (Peter) Wei set the record on October 25. His drone climbed to 100 meters, or about 328 feet, in just 2.732 seconds. The record was previously held by German engineer, Dirk Brunner, who in 2016 built a drone that accomplished the climb in 3.871 seconds. Wei's record is the culmination of a two-year research program at PRISMS. He

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Aero-TV: Aviation’s Prop Masters - Hartzell's Composite Props for the King Air

Hartzell Propeller Secures STC For King Air Propellers

Hartzell Propeller has secured an FAA Type Certificate for a new five-blade carbon fiber propeller system for the King Air 200 fleet. These custom designed props will be available through Raisbeck Engineering via STC for King Air 200, B200, and B200GT aircraft. This new propeller system, which increases performance across the board, is the first five-blade structural composite propeller certified on the King Air 200 series. The new prop, manufactured by Hartzell, was on display at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) at Raisbeck’s Central Ha

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DJI Is Reviewing FAA Proposal To Identify Drones In American Skies

FAA Rule For Remote Identification Intends To Bolster Safety, Security And Accountability

DJI is reviewing the proposed rule from the FAA to remotely identify drones in American skies. The FAA proposal outlines its own approach to identify airborne drones, which is a major step toward integrating drones into everyday life for business, government, education, photography and fun.

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NASA Research In 2019 Enables Future Aviation Advances

From Drones To Quiet Supersonic Aircraft, The Agency's Efforts Ran The Gamut

NASA’s aeronautical innovators this past year worked diligently in their mission to explore safe advances in atmospheric flight that directly benefit all of us, meet the rapidly evolving needs of industry, spark economic growth, and ensure the nation remains the world’s leader in all things related to flight.

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Kaua'i Police Confirm No Helicopter Accident Survivors

Seven People Were On Board The Helicopter When It Went Down

The Kaua'i Police Department, Kaua'i Fire Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources in Hawaii continued recovery efforts Saturday of the helicopter accident that occurred last Thursday in Koke'e. Due to the additional recovery efforts, the nature of the crash and impact damage, Kaua'i police can confirm that there are no survivors.

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Coast Guard Awards Distinguished Flying Crosses And Air Medal in Mobile, AL

Honors Pilots And Crew Who Assisted During Hurricane Harvey

The Coast Guard has presented the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal to members involved in rescues during hurricane Harvey in 2017.

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ATR Delivers First Ever Green Financed Aircraft

First Of Five New 72-600 Orders By Braathens Regional Airlines

ATR, world number one regional aircraft manufacturer, today delivered the first ever green financed aircraft to Swedish regional airline Braathens Regional Airlines, BRA. The aircraft is leased from Avation and is financed by Deutsche Bank. It is part of a new order for five 72-600s, all purchased by Avation from ATR and leased to BRA. Upon completion of the order in early 2020, the airline will itself operate an entirely ATR fleet, comprised of 15 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

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SSJ100 Meets The European Standards For Controller-Pilot Digital Communication

Aircraft Will Be Additionally Equipped With Controller-Pilot Digital Private Communications System

SSJ100 aircraft has successfully completed test flights and proved the performance capability of ATN system in real conditions in Europe. The installation of this system is relevant primarily for the operators flying to EU countries. Equipping of all civil passenger aircraft with ATN system starting from February, 2020 is a mandatory requirement of the European aviation authorities for flight operations in various European countries above FL285.

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Drone Squadron Makes Nightly Flights Over Colorado, Nebraska

No One Knows Who Owns The Aircraft, Or The Nature Of Their Mission

A squadron of six to 10 drones have been making nightly flights over areas of Colorado and Nebraska, but their origin and their mission remains a mystery.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.31.19)

“As we review the FAA’s proposal, we will be guided by the principle, recognized by the FAA’s own Aviation Rulemaking Committee in 2017, that Remote Identification will not be successful if the burdens and costs to drone operators are not minimized.” Source: Brendan Schulman, DJI Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.31.19): Chart Supplement U.S.

A publication designed primarily as a pilot’s operational manual containing all airports, seaplane bases, and heliports open to the public including communications data, navigational facilities, and certain special notices and procedures.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.31.19)

Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields

On this site, you'll find information on vanished or abandoned airfields & their unusual histories categorized by state.

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AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2019-25-17

PRODUCT: All The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER (Model 737 NG) series airplanes (although the scope of the AD requirements is limited to operation at specific runways in the U.S., Colombia, and Guyana).

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