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June 25, 2019

Airborne 06.24.19: StratoLaunch 4 Sale?, Canada Needs Pilots, MidEast NOTAM

Also: NAC Acquiring ATRs, Kopter’s SH09 Third Proto, UK Red Arrows, Gone West-Jack Swope

The Stratolaunch aircraft, developed to launch small payloads into space from a conventional runway, is being offered for sale by Vulcan, the holding company founded by the late Paul Allen. Stratolaunch, which has flown once, is being offered for $400 million. The price includes the airplane, intellectual property, and associated facilities. Neither Stratolaunch or Vulcan would comment on the rumors of a proposed sale, saying that the company "remains operational. We will provide an update when there is news t

Airborne-Unmanned 06.25.19: Falco Xplorer, AUVSI On UAS Security, Japan UAV Regs

Also: Howler Counter-UAS, Drones v Forest Fires, Corgan Design, Raytheon-AirMap Collaboration

Leonardo introduced its largest-ever Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS), the Falco Xplorer, last week at the Paris Air Show. The new drone features a payload capacity of 770 pounds, more than 24 hours flight time and a satellite communications capability for beyond-radio-line-of-sight operations, all within a 1.3 ton maximum take-off weight (MTOW). At a hearing held by the US Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Subcommittee on Security last week, Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI, called

Airborne-Unmanned 06.25.19: Falco Xplorer, AUVSI On UAS Security, Japan Drone Regs

Also: Howler Counter-UAS, Drones v Forest Fires, Corgan Design, Raytheon-AirMap Collaboration

Leonardo introduced its largest-ever Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS), the Falco Xplorer, last week at the Paris Air Show. The new drone features a payload capacity of 770 pounds, more than 24 hours flight time and a satellite communications capability for beyond-radio-line-of-sight operations, all within a 1.3 ton maximum take-off weight (MTOW). At a hearing held by the US Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Subcommittee on Security last week, Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI, called for accelerated federal rulemakings and the development of holistic policy solutions that provide the framework to keep the nation’s skies secure. In his testimony, Wynne e

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Skydiving Plane Down In Hawaii

All 11 People On Board Fatally Injured

A Beechcraft King Air with 11 people on board went down Friday shortly after takeoff from Dillingham Airfield on Oahu's North Shore, resulting in the fatal injury of everyone on the airplane.

ALPA Now Represents More Than 130 Bearskin And Perimeter Pilots

Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) Certifies ALPA As The Collective Bargaining Representative For The Airlines' Pilots

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) certified the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) yesterday as the collective bargaining representative of Bearskin and Perimeter pilots. With 93 percent of eligible pilots participating in the representation election, 74 percent voted in favour of joining the world’s largest pilot union.

Japan National Police Agency Places Order For Subaru Bell 412EPX

First Order For Aircraft Developed In Cooperation With The Automaker

At a ceremony held last week, Bell Helicopter and Subaru Corporation, announced that the Japan National Police Agency (JPNA) has placed the first order for a Subaru Bell 412EPX.

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Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation Company Becomes China’s ACH160 Launch Customer

Will Take Delivery Of One Helicopter To Add To Its Airbus Fleet

Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation Company (Shenzhen Eastern GAC) has signed an agreement for one ACH160, becoming the launch customer for the VIP version of this medium helicopter in China.

GE Aviation And Lufthansa Technik Sign 777X MRO Cooperation Agreement

Covers Maintenance Service Offerings, Warranty Support And 24/7 Asset Exchange/Loan Services

GE Aviation and Lufthansa Technik AG enlarge their collaboration on Boeing 777X MRO services. The companies have signed a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement under which Lufthansa Technik will be GE's authorized service provider for the backup generator/converter (BUG and BUC) and for certain Electrical Load Management Systems (ELMS) components on the new Boeing 777X aircraft. This long-term cooperation will cover the maintenance service offerings, warranty support and 24/7 asset exchange/loan services to worldwide 777X operators.

Gone West: Tuskegee Airman Robert Friend

Flew 142 Combat Missions With The Storied Unit

Another of the last remaining original members of the Tuskegee Airmen has Gone West. Retired Lt. Col. Robert “Bob” Friend died Friday afternoon in Long Beach, CA. He was 99 years old.

ALAFCO Expands LEAP-1A Fleet

Will Power Up To 50 Airbus Aircraft For The Kuwait-Based Lessor

Kuwait-based international aircraft leasing company Aviation Lease and Finance Company (ALAFCO) has announced that it has selected CFM International's advanced LEAP-1A engines to power 30 firm, 20 option new Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Wounded Eagle UAS Uses Drone To Map VA West Los Angeles Medical Center Campus

Also Created 3D Renderings Of Several Historical Buildings Including The Wadsworth Chapel And Brentwood Theater

Wounded Eagle (WE) UAS Inc., a veteran run non-profit organization that trains disabled veterans to become experienced and skilled FAA Part 107 UAS operators, has announced that with help from its student UAS operators, it completed aerial mapping of VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System's (VAGLAHS) 388-acre VA West Los Angeles Medical Center (WLA) campus.

American Rocketeers Runners Up in Paris

Students From Madison West High School Placed Second In International Rocketry Challenge At Paris International Air Show

On June 20th and 21st , students from Madison West High School (located in Madison, WI) competed against the best student rocketeers in the world at the International Rocketry Challenge (IRC) and placed second in the closest competition in IRC history. After placing first in the Team America Rocketry Challenge finals on May 18th in Virginia, the Madison West team represented the United States against teams from the United Kingdom, France, and Japan at the Paris International Air Show.

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Japan Outlaws Flying A Drone While Drunk

Penalties Can Include Up To A Year In Prison

The Japanese parliament has passed a law making it a criminal offense to fly a drone while intoxicated.

Lockheed Martin Selected For The Next Phase Of A Small Spacecraft Mission

Company Is The Industry Partner On The Janus Mission, Recently Selected As A Part Of NASA's SIMPLEx Program

Lockheed Martin has been selected to design dual small deep space spacecraft to visit near-earth asteroids in a mission called Janus, led by the University of Colorado Boulder. One of NASA's Small Innovative Mission for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) finalists, Janus is designed to fly by two binary asteroids, or asteroids orbiting a common center of mass, to image the system using both visible and infrared cameras. These small satellites will launch in 2022 to reach the asteroid system in 2026.

Cutter Aviation Promotes Jon Lassak To Chief Pilot

Will Lead And Train Pilot Team For Charter Operations

Cutter Aviation is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Lassak to the role of Chief Pilot for Cutter Aviation’s Charter and Flight Management Department based in Phoenix, AZ. In his new role, Mr. Lassak is enthusiastic about the opportunity to lead and train a great team of pilots as they grow Cutter Aviation’s charter flight operations and aircraft management services for their domestic and international client base.

Airborne-Unmanned 06.18.19: Robotic Skies, OPV Black Hawk, EU Drone Regs

Also: Drone Airspace Webinar, ParaZero SafeAir Mavic, Aerovironment Acquires ulse Aerospace, Amazon Drone

Robotic Skies has been selected by Silent Falcon UAS Technologies to provide its customers access to a comprehensive UAS service and support package. Robotic Skies adds Silent Falcon to its list of commercial UAS OEMs seeking to improve customer service by providing access to experienced and OEM-trained maintenance technicians and support professionals. The turnkey field service programs are designed to keep customers’ aircraft flying safely, efficiently and affordably. Through Robotic Skies&r

FAA Clarifies Medical Requirements For Check Pilots

Issues NPRM To Clarify "Inconsistent' Rules

The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rule-making (NPRM) to remove regulatory inconsistencies that have caused misunderstandings over the fact that medical certificates are not required for check pilots and instructors at commercial operations who perform their functions in aircraft, as long as they are not serving as part of a required flight crew.

H55 Zero Emission Electric Airplane Completes First Flight

Called A Stepping Stone Towards Electric Propulsion For Flying Taxis

H55, a Solar Impulse technological spin off, has successfully flown a new electric airplane. Powered by H55’s electric propulsion system and manufactured by BRM Aero, the Bristell Energic is a 2-seater fully electric airplane to be used for pilot training and flight schools. For H55 this is a stepping stone for the development of electric propulsion systems designed for VTOLs and flying taxis.

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NATA Concludes Successful Annual Meeting And Aviation Business Conference

Attendance At The Annual Event Exceeded Previous Years

NATA convened its fifth Annual Meeting and Aviation Business Conference at the Grand Hyatt Washington June 17-19. Attendance at the annual event exceeded previous years, driven in part by an agenda addressing opportunities and issues facing the aviation business community.

Raytheon And AirMap Collaborate On Safe Drone Integration Into The NAS

Agreement Combines Areas Of Expertise Of The Two Companies

Raytheon Company has signed a strategic agreement with AirMap to collaborate on future projects to safely integrate unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as drones, into the national airspace system and unlock the positive economic and social benefits of expanded commercial drone operations.

Skip Stewart Scratched From Dayton Air Show

Had Engine Problems Leading To A Forced Landing On A Road Thursday

The Vectren Dayton Air Show went on as scheduled this past weekend, but it did so without a performance by veteran air show act Skip Stewart.

Drones For Early Detection Of Forest Fires Under Development

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) Is Collaborating In A Telefónica R+D+I project

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is collaborating in a Telefónica R+D+i project, together with the companies Divisek, and Dronitec, in which they have developed a sustainable innovation pilot project for early detection and prevention of forest fires through drone technology.

Embraer Announces KLM Intention For Up To 35 E195-E2 Jets

Order Includes 15 Firm Orders And 20 Options

Embraer announced at the 53rd International Paris Air Show, KLM Cityhopper's intention to purchase up to 35 E195-E2 jets, 15 firm orders with purchase rights for a further 20 aircraft of the same model. This intention, which still requires a Purchase Agreement, has a value of $2.48 billion based on Embraer's current list prices. The order will be added to Embraer's backlog as soon as a firm contract is completed.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.25.19)

"Electric air transport will deeply transform and improve urban mobility. Electric propulsion has enabled the world of drones, it will do the same for aviation. The Bristell Energic is a stepping stone for the development of such new aviation transport solutions, where the challenge will be safety and certification." Source: André Borschberg, former CEO and Pilot of Solar Impulse, and now H55’s Co-Founder and Executive Chairman.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.25.19): Time Change Item

An item of equipment which has an established overhaul time which is related to time in service.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.25.19)

Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Hearing on “Status of the Boeing 737 MAX: Stakeholder Perspectives”

Read the full statements from House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) during Wednesday’s hearing titled: “Status of the Boeing 737 MAX: Stakeholder Perspectives.”

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