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February 21, 2019

Airborne 02.20.19: Kotnik Relieved, FAA Enforcement, Aero Charting

Also: Major Gift From Clay Lacy, Golden Knights Accident, A380 Deliveries To End, Blue Angels Suspension

The first female pilot to lead the F-16 Viper demonstration team has been relieved of command just two weeks after being named to the post. Air Combat Command (ACC), director of public affairs Col. Allen Herritage said Capt. Kotnik was relieved on February 11, "due to a loss of confidence in her ability to lead and command the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper demonstration team. The Viper demonstration team is working to minimize impacts on scheduled performances and looks forward to inspiring crowds ar

AMA Drone Report 02.21.19: Drone ID, Reg Changes, DOJ/DOD Restrictions

Also: Another Airport Closure, K-State Student Partnership, Dog/Drone Rescue, AMA Expo East 2019!

The FAA has posted a rule in the Federal Register requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number on an outside surface of the aircraft. Owners and operators may no longer place or write registration numbers in an interior compartment. The rule is effective on February 23. The markings must be in place for any flight after that date. The FAA has issued an NPRM that would allow operations of small unmanned aircraft over people in certain conditions and operations of small UAS at ni

AMA Drone Report 02.21.19: Drone ID, Reg Changes, DOJ/DOD Restrictions

Also: Another Airport Closure, K-State Student Partnership, Dog/Drone Rescue, AMA Expo East 2019!

The FAA has posted a rule in the Federal Register requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number on an outside surface of the aircraft. Owners and operators may no longer place or write registration numbers in an interior compartment. The rule is effective on February 23. The markings must be in place for any flight after that date. The FAA has issued an NPRM that would allow operations of small unmanned aircraft over people in certain conditions and operations of small UAS at night without obtaining a waiver. It would also require remote pilots in command to present their remote pilot in command certificate as well as identification to certain Federal, S

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U.S. Army Golden Knights Resume Training

Two Team Members Remain In Critical Condition In A Florida Hospital

The U.S. Army Golden Knights have resumed training for the 2019 season following an accident February 12 which critically injured two team members and seriously injured a third.

Electric Airplane Manufacturer, Eviation, Partners with Siemens

Will Jointly Develop Electric Propulsion Systems For Eviation's All-Electric Alice

Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric air mobility solutions, has announced that it has selected Siemens to provide high-power, all-electric propulsion systems for Eviation's fleet of regional Alice electric planes. The Eviation and Siemens collaboration marks a significant point in the commercialization of aviation's first all-electric plane, Alice, and electric propulsion systems, designed for this new era of air mobility. The Alice will be displayed at the upcoming Paris Air Show and will conduct its first flight later this year.

Leonardo Opens A New Facility In Pisa

Unveils Its Enhanced AWHERO Rotary UAS

Leonardo has opened a new facility in Pisa (Italy) dedicated to the development and production of the AWHERO Rotary Unmanned Air System (RUAS). During the official ceremony, also attended by national and local authorities and representatives from the industry, the first pre-production aircraft was officially unveiled.

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Columbus AFB Instructor Pilots Connect With Virginia Tech AFROTC Cadets

Visit Was An Effort To Boost Rated Career Interest

It’s not every day cadets are given the opportunity to work closely with U.S. Air Force pilots; however, the Virginia Tech Air Force ROTC Detachment 875 was given the chance when instructor pilots from the 37th and 48th Flying Training Squadrons visited the university Feb. 8-11.

Genesys Aerosystems Earns STC For Modernized EC-145e Avionics Suite

When Paired With HeliSAS, Operators Can Fly IFR In Single- Or Dual-Pilot Scenarios

Genesys Aerosystems has received an STC for its avionics suite utilizing the IDU-450 featuring 8.0H software on the Airbus Helicopters EC-145e. The IDU-450 coupled with the recently announced IFR HeliSAS allows operators to fly IFR either in single or dual pilot operations.

Tom Burt, EVP & COO Of Duncan Aviation In Battle Creek, MI, To Retire

Leaving After A 40-Year Career With The Company

Duncan Aviation would like to wish Tom Burt, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the company’s full-service facility in Battle Creek, Michigan, congratulations as he plans to retire from day-to-day operations on March 8. After spending his 40-year career at the company, Burt welcomes the slower pace retirement promises, and he intends to remain active at Duncan Aviation, teaching leadership and business classes for the foreseeable future.

Sikorsky Chooses AEM For Design And Manufacture Projects

AEM Successfully Meets Sikorsky’s Supplier Qualifications And Audit Requirements

Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) has been selected by Sikorsky to support three design and manufacture projects for unique interface boxes needed by the OEM for upgrades on their commercial helicopters.

First Japan Airlines A350 XWB Takes Shape On Final Assembly Line

Next Step Is Final Structural Completion

Final assembly of the first A350-900 for Japan Airlines (JAL) has begun and is taking shape at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The wing-fuselage junction and the installation of the vertical and horizontal tailplane have been completed.

U.S. Government Approves Release Of Boeing EA-18G Growler To Finland

Only The Second Foreign Country To Be Authorized To Purchase The Aircraft

Boeing and the U.S. Navy have received U.S. Department of Defense approval to offer the EA-18G Growler to Finland. Previously only Australia had been authorized to purchase the airborne electronic attack (AEA) aircraft.

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Australian Pilot Spells Out 'I'm Bored' In The Sky

Was Conducting A Two-Hour Test Flight All At A Single Speed

A pilot in Australia apparently felt his two-hour test flight on an airplane being prepared for sale was not the most exciting flight he'd ever conducted.

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GAMA Presents 2018 Year-End Aircraft Shipment and Billing Numbers

Deliveries In All Segments Increase For The First Time Since 2013

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today released the 2018 year-end results at its “State of the Industry” press conference Wednesday.

AEA Unveils 2018 Year-End Avionics Market Report

Total Sales Exceed $2.7 Billion For The Year

The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its 2018 year-end Avionics Market Report, and total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales for 2018 amounted to $2,728,657,109, or more than $2.7 billion as reported by the participating companies.

FreeFlight Systems Receives AML STC For Avail Performance Package

A Complete ADS-B Solution For Twin Turboprop Aircraft

NextGen avionics developer FreeFlight Systems announced today that the Avail Performance Package is now shipping and available for installation. The package recently received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and Approved Model List (AML) certification. The AML STC allows for the installation of the Avail Performance Package into over 25 makes and models of twin turboprop aircraft from M7 Aerospace, Piper Aircraft, and Textron Aviation.

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U.K. To Expand No-Drone Zones Around Airports

Move Follows Closure Of Gatwick, Heathrow Airports Due To Reported Drone Sightings

The U.K. government and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have announced new legislation to extend the drone ‘no-fly’ zone around airports, banning drones from flying within 5km (3 miles) of runways. The new exclusion zone will be increased by several kilometres, including banning drone flight within 5km of runway ends. The enlarged zone will better protect the UK’s airports from those misusing drones, and will come into force on March 13.

IAC To Move U.S. Nationals In 2019

Will Be Held In Salina, KS In September

A formal Nationals Site Review Process was ordered by the IAC Board of Directors at the annual Fall Board meeting in November of 2018 and Bob Freeman was tasked with conducting the process. Bob’s team consisted of Lorrie Penner, IAC Executive Director, IAC Secretary Lynn Bowes, former Director and founding member of Wichita Chapter 119 A.J. Hefel, and Kansas City Chapter 15 members John Morrissey and Linda Meyers-Morrissey.

NASA Tests Urban Drone Traffic Management in Nevada, Texas

Two Host Organizations Selected For Final Phase Of The Demonstrations

NASA has selected two organizations to host the final phase of its four-year series of increasingly complicated technical demonstrations involving small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

FAA Proposes $150,000 Civil Penalty Against Pacific Coast Aviation

Alleges Operation Of Aircraft Not In Airworthy Condition

The FAA has proposed a $150,000 civil penalty against Pacific Coast Aviation of Brookings, OR, for allegedly operating a jet on dozens of flights when it was not in an airworthy condition.

AMA Drone Report 02.14.19: AMA Expo East, Altitude Angel, Sun ‘n Fun Drone Show

Also: Oklahoma Legislature, Corona CA PD Deploys, National Model Aviation Museum

Finally! This year’s rendition of AMA’s Expo East is right around the corner. Despite the dreary winter weather surrounding many of us, there is much to look forward to a month from now... including AMA Expo East, the second year that AMA has run this special event. This three-day expo provides a world-class display of the latest and greatest products for the modeling enthusiast and fun activities the whole family can enjoy, including flying demonstrations, model rocket and plane build-and-fly stations – a

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.21.19)

“This is the first year since 2013 that we’ve seen all segments up in deliveries. New certifications over the last two years, especially in the lighter jet segments, as well as demand in North America are driving the business jet shipment increase.” Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce, on the release of the organization's 2018 full-year shipment and delivery data.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.21.19): Landing Area

Any locality either on land, water, or structures, including airports/heliports and intermediate landing fields, which is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.21.19)

FAA Office of Airport Safety and Standards

The Office of Airport Safety and Standards has primary responsibility for all airport program matters related to standards for airport design, construction, maintenance, operations, safety, Part 139 airport certification, and airport safety management systems.

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