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September 03, 2019

Airborne-Unmanned 09.03.19: Stratospheric HiDRON, Pilot Fine, Restrictions Eased

Also: New Drone Study, Triton UAS Development, X-naut, Small UAS Threat Tracking

UAVOS and Stratodynamics have have conducted a flight of the HiDRON stratospheric glider to a new altitude of 98,450 feet breaking their previous 82,000 feet record. From the start of the HIDRON until its landing in an automatic mode, the flight was conducted in a beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) mode. All went according to the plan with the UAVOS ground crew lifted HiDRON by a balloon to the 30 km target altitude and released in -76° F stratospheric winds. Following an investigation of two incidents in downtown Toro

Airborne-Unmanned 09.03.19: Stratospheric HiDRON, Pilot Fine, Restrictions Eased

Also: New Drone Study, Triton UAS Development, X-naut, Small UAS Threat Tracking

UAVOS and Stratodynamics have have conducted a flight of the HiDRON stratospheric glider to a new altitude of 98,450 feet breaking their previous 82,000 feet record. From the start of the HIDRON until its landing in an automatic mode, the flight was conducted in a beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) mode. All went according to the plan with the UAVOS ground crew lifted HiDRON by a balloon to the 30 km target altitude and released in -76° F stratospheric winds. Following an investigation of two incidents in downtown Toronto, Transport Canada has issued Notices of Assessment of Monetary Penalties to an individual for 11 violations of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS) related to the operatio

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Rolls-Royce And Norwegian Airline Wideroe Launch Joint Research Program

Carrier Hopes To Electrify Its Regional Aircraft Fleet By 2030

Leading industrial technology company Rolls-Royce and Widerøe, the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, have launched a joint research program on zero-emissions aviation. The program is part of the airline's ambition to replace and electrify its regional fleet of 30+ planes by 2030. The news was announced at a Clean Aerospace event at the British Embassy in Oslo Norway.

New Drone Study To Help Farmers Brace For Climate Change

ERAU Conducts Research Funded By A USDA Grant

Farmers facing the threat of extreme hurricanes and other destructive weather events will soon have sophisticated new tools at their disposal to help mitigate and recover from their effects, thanks to a research grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University associate professor of Aeronautical Science Kevin Adkins.

Stratospheric HiDRON UAV Reaches New 30 Kilometer Height

Balloon-Launched Glider Drone Completes Mission For Slovak Academy Of Sciences

UAVOS and Stratodynamics are excited to announce their pioneering flight of the HiDRON stratospheric glider. The HiDRON successfully reached a new altitude of 30 km (98,450 feet) breaking their previous 25km record. From the start of the HIDRON until its landing in an automatic mode, the flight was conducted in a beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) mode.

Pursuit Aviation Develops Innovative 'Hammerhead' System Setup

Offers Up To 16K Resolution For Unmatched Low-Light, VFX And Post-Production Capabilities

Pursuit Aviation, an aerial cinematography company for movies, television and commercials, has launched a new integration for the SHOTOVER 3-camera array system, known as Hammerhead. This groundbreaking new setup delivers unmatched flexibility and resolution in low-light settings when shooting aerial cinematic scenes.

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Lockheed Martin Celebrates 35 Years In Greenville, South Carolina

Site Positioned For Growth With New F-16 Production Line

Lockheed Martin celebrated 35 years of operation in Greenville, SC last week. The Greenville facility provides nose-to-tail aircraft sustainment services, such as maintenance, modification, repair and overhaul, and is the new home of the F-16 Fighting Falcon production line.

SkyScopes Plans Growth In North Dakota

Hiring To Fill Multiple Pilot Positions In Minot And Other Offices

Grand Forks ND-based SkyScopes is in hiring mode. The company is looking for pilots for its Minot, ND and other offices to facilitate its expansion plans.

U.S., Australia Work Side-By-Side On Triton UAS Development

Cooperative Program Part Of 2018 Agreement For RAAF Procurement Of Six Aircraft

The U.S. Navy’s Triton team is working alongside its partners from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to develop and execute the cooperative program between the two countries.

Life Flight Network Earns HAI Safety Accreditation

Program Helps Participating Businesses Fly To A Higher Standard Of Safety And Professionalism

Life Flight Network of Aurora, OR, completed HAI’s Accreditation Program of Safety (HAI-APS). The HAI-APS was developed to help participating businesses fly to a higher standard of safety and professionalism, improve safety cultures and reduce losses that result from avoidable accidents and incidents.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Fleet Surpasses 20,000 Flight Hours

Global Customers Record Impressive Achievement Following 200Th Delivery

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has surpassed more than 20,000 flight hours. Bell has delivered 200 aircraft to customers operating the aircraft spanning six continents.

Collins Aerospace To Support L3Harris C-130H Cockpit Upgrade

Will Bring New Capabilities To The Cockpits Of 176 Aircraft For The United States Air Force

Collins Aerospace Systems has been selected by L3Harris Technologies to play a key role in the U.S. Air Force's C-130H Avionics Modernization Program Increment 2 (AMP INC 2) program. The fleet of 176 C-130H aircraft, operated by the Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve, will be equipped with Collins Aerospace's Flight2 integration avionics system and will expand the company's position as a global leader in C-130 modifications.

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Private Jet Charter Company New Flight Charters Announces 16.1% Increase

Super-Midsize And Heavy Jet Charters Climb 34 Percent

New Flight Charters, a provider of on-demand private jet charters, announced a 16.1% year-over-year increase for July and an 11.5% year-over-year increase for the 3 months, May-June-July.

China, Russia To Collaborate On Heavy Lift Helicopter

Joint Program Contract Announced At MAKS 2019

Russia and China will work together to develop a heavy-lift helicopter, the two countries announced at the 2019 Russian International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS) in Zhukovsky, near Moscow. The aircraft could be purposed for both military and civilian use.

Airborne 08.30.19: Congressman v FAA, Midwest LSA Expo, UK Army Couple

Also: ICAO Flight Plan, Indoor Skydiving 2020, A-10 Sustainment Contract, DeltaHawk Donates

The late Will Rogers once intoned that, "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for...." and in the case of some truly anti-aviation rhetoric from yet another instant Congressional aero-expert, what we are getting from the government still seems like way too much, indeed. Hawaiian Congressman Ed Case has announced that he will introduce a measure in the House ofRepresentatives to impose incredibly strict regulations on commercial aerial tour operations. Why? Apparently; because they occasio

Airborne-Unmanned 08.27.19: VoloCity Unveil, 'Trusted Capital', Autonomous Bell

Also: Technical Experts Program, Westpac Little Ripper, University Agriculture, Robotic Research

Volocopter has presented the design for its newest air taxi model: VoloCity. This will be the fourth-generation electrical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) by the German Urban Air Mobility developer. The VoloCity has been designed to meet the safety standards specified by EASA (SC-VTOL category enhanced). With a calculated range of 18 nautical miles and airspeed of 60 knots, the VoloCity is designed to serve as an on-demand inner-city air taxi. Over 1,000 test flights on previous Volocopter generations

Perlan 2 Flying Again In Argentina

Achieves Highest Tow Ever As Campaign Continues

The Perlan 2 glider reached another milestone last week, achieving its highest tow ever during a flight August 28th. The aircraft reached an altitude of 46,700 above sea level pressure altitude before being released by the tow plane.

Transport Canada Fines Drone Pilot Over Two Incidents In Toronto

Drone Flown Over Celebrations That Followed Raptors' NBA Championship Win

Following an investigation of two incidents in downtown Toronto, Transport Canada has issued Notices of Assessment of Monetary Penalties to an individual for 11 violations of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS) related to the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft system - commonly known as a drone.

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CAE To Acquire Fifty Percent Of SIMCOM

Enters 15-Year Exclusive Business Aviation Training Services Agreement With Directional Aviation Capital Affiliates

CAE announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Directional Aviation Capital (DAC), one of the largest, fastest growing, and most innovative corporate aviation service companies globally.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Michigan Fatal Accident

Aero Commander Was Being Tested Following Maintenance

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred August 20 that resulted in the fatal injury of two people on board the aircraft.

DeltaHawk Engines Donates $2,500 To EAA Young Eagles

Money Will Be Used To Support Volunteer Field Expenses

DeltaHawk Engines is donating $2,500 to Young Eagles on behalf of EAA chapter members who visited with DeltaHawk at the Chapters Pavilion and the DeltaHawk booth during AirVenture in Oshkosh. The money will be used to support volunteer field expenses.

FlightSafety Offers SUAS Civil/Government Services Remote Pilot Course

Designed To Assist Federal, State, And Local Government Agencies To Establish A UAS Program

FlightSafety International Unmanned Systems Training now offers a specialized sUAS Civil/Government Services Remote Pilot Course.

Report: Global Helicopter Market Analysis To 2025

Projected To Grow By 2.8 Percent To $5.7 billion

The helicopter market worldwide is projected to grow by $5.7 billion, driven by a compounded growth of 2.8 percent, according to a new report from Markets and Research.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.03.19)

"Transport Canada is committed to enhancing aviation and public safety while encouraging innovation and economic growth in the drone sector, but operating a drone in Canadian airspace is a regulated activity and the department will enforce the regulations to ensure compliance." Source: The Honorable Marc Garneau, Canada's Minister of Transport.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.03.19): Ultralight Vehicle

A single-occupant aeronautical vehicle operated for sport or recreational purposes which does not require FAA registration, an airworthiness certificate, or pilot certification.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.03.19)

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