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March 10, 2020

Airborne-Unmanned 03.10.20: A-U's 3rd Year!, AUVSI on UAV TCs, Bristow-Schiebel

Also: Union Robotics, NASA's Mars 2020 Rover, Drones Echolocating Like Bats, SkyX Secures Capital

An interesting milestone passed a few days ago... as the longest-running video news program dedicated to the unmanned aviation community turned three years old. The program first launched in early March of 2017, with Airborne host Bri Crossat the helm, and since then, several hundred Airborne-Unmanned episodes, along with special programs, have been developed in partnership with AUVSI, to keep the UAV community updated, entertained and educated. It’s been an interesting road as AU programing detailed the speedy evolution of unmanned concepts from conception to reality, and also chronicled technologies that were simply science fiction just a few years ago. AUVSI says it support

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Lufthansa Group Plans To Reduce Flight Capacity By Up To 50 Percent

Cuts Attributed To Spread Of Covid-19 Virus

Due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the spread of Covid-19 and the resulting drastic decline in bookings as well as numerous flight cancellations, Lufthansa Group has decided to reduce the flight capacity on offer even more than previously planned. Depending on the further development of demand, capacity is to be reduced by up to 50 per cent in the coming weeks. These capacity adjustments apply to all passenger airlines in the Lufthansa Group.

Former AA Mechanic Sentenced To Prison For Attempting To Destroy An Aircraft

Pleaded Guilty To A Federal Charge Of Attempted Destruction Of An Aircraft

Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani, 60, of Tracy, CA was sentenced in Florida last week by U.S. District Judge Marcia G. Cooke to 37 months in prison, after previously pleading guilty to the federal charge of attempted destruction of an aircraft.

Air Canada Salutes Achievements Of Women In Aviation

Four Aspiring Young Canadian Women Aviators Named As Inaugural Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship Recipients

Air Canada marked Women of Aviation Worldwide Week leading up to International Women's Day 2020 by celebrating the achievements of its women employees while also looking ahead to the next generation of women aviators as it announced four admirable winners of the inaugural Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship.

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Has A New Name

Virginia Middle School Student Earns Honor Of Naming NASA's Next Mars Rover

NASA's next Mars rover has a new name – Perseverance. The name was announced Thursday by Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of the Science Mission Directorate, during a celebration at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia. Zurbuchen was at the school to congratulate seventh grader Alexander Mather, who submitted the winning entry to the agency’s "Name the Rover" essay contest

Industry Study Shows Rotorcraft’s Place In The Market

HAI Cosponsored Study Demonstrates The Helicopter Industry’s Contribution To The U.S. Economy

This year, Helicopter Association International and six other general aviation (GA) trade associations sponsored a study detailing GA’s contribution to the US economy in 2018, the most recent year for which such data are available.

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American Airlines Named 'Official Airline For Ageless Aviation'

Recently Donated 1.75 Million American Airlines AAdvantage Miles For Volunteers To Use

Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation today announced American Airlines as the "Official Airline for Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation" for the 2020 Dream Flight Tour. The airline recently donated 1.75 million American Airlines AAdvantage miles to the nonprofit organization for volunteers to use for AADF-related travel.

NATA Welcomes New Senior Advisor Of Regulatory Affairs (Maintenance)

Thanks Carol Giles For Her Years Of Service

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) would like to express its sincere appreciation for the years of partnership with Carol Giles and all the hard work and dedication she has given to the Association. Carol has announced that she will be stepping back from her role as Senior Advisor of Regulatory Affairs (Maintenance) with the Association to focus more on other aspects of her career. Carol has been a regular contributor to the Aviation Business Journal, a speaker at NATA events, and the liaison for NATA’s Aircraft Maintenance and Systems Technology (AMST) Committee.

AIA Honors U.S. Rep Mac Thornberry

Presented With The Inaugural 'The Wright Stuff Award'

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) honored U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, as the inaugural recipient of “The Wright Stuff Award” at a Capitol Hill reception on February 26. Representative Thornberry’s leadership and policy contributions to America’s national and economic security during his 25 years in Congress are extensive and notable.

Cub Down Near Utah-Colorado Border

Pilot Survived The Accident In Knowles Canyon

The pilot of a Cubcrafters LSA survived an accident Saturday when the plane went down in Knowles Canyon near the Colorado-Utah border.

Fundraiser Nets More Than $65,000 For Stuart Airshow

More Than 200 People Turned Out For The Event

Aviation fans in Stuart, FL gathered Friday for a fundraiser to support the Stuart Airshow, which ran into some strong headwinds last year.

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Airborne 03.09.20: Friedrichshafen Postponed!, AF Song Changed, NCAA TFR

Also: UA ClearVision EFVS Cert, Flybe Ceases Ops, NASA Seeks Applicants, USS Gerald R. Ford

The powers that be at Aero-Friedrichshafen have announced a postponement for the April 1st event, just a few weeks ahead. The event has announced that, 'Due to current developments in regard to the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19, Messe Friedrichshafen is taking a serious but necessary step: aviation show AERO will not be held in the planned period of April 1 to 4, 2020, but will be postponed to a date that has not yet been determined.' Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 27 approved immediatel

Airborne-Unmanned 03.10.20: A-U's 3rd Year!, AUVSI on UAV TCs, Bristow-Schiebel

Also: Union Robotics, NASA's Mars 2020 Rover, Drones Echolocating Like Bats, SkyX Secures Capital

An interesting milestone passed a few days ago... as the longest-running video news program dedicated to the unmanned aviation community turned three years old. The program first launched in early March of 2017, with Airborne host Bri Crossat the helm, and since then, several hundred Airborne-Unmanned episodes, along with special programs, have been developed in partnership with AUVSI, to keep the UAV community updated, entertained and educated. It’s been an interesting road as AU programing detailed

Airborne-Unmanned 03.03.20: AUVSI Remote ID Comments, SAR Heli UAV, MQ-9 Reaper

Also: Drone Delivery Canada, ICAO Drone Airspace Management, NDDOT-NPUASTS, Matternet/Robotic Skies Partner

AUVSI has commented on the controversial FAA Remote NPRM. AUVSI's suggested the prioritizing compliant operators when processing applications for those wishing to fly drones either subject to waiver under Part 107.205 or Part 135 exemption for on-demand operations; increasing airspace access for voluntarily compliant operators; or offering financial rebates for manufacturers or reimbursement for the knowledge exam taken by aspiring commercial drone pilots that have successfully completed a recogni

House Transportation Committee Issues Preliminary 737 MAX Investigative Findings

Says Production Pressures On Boeing Employees Jeopardized Aviation Safety

Nearly one year after launching its investigation into the design, development, and certification of the Boeing 737 MAX, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Majority Staff released its preliminary investigative findings. The Boeing 737 MAX, which was certified by the FAA and entered revenue service in 2017, was involved in two fatal crashes within five months of each other that killed a total of 346 people, including 8 Americans. The aircraft remains grounded worldwide.

Messe Friedrichshafen Postpones AERO Aviation Show

Will Be Held At A Later Date Yet To Be Determined

Due to current developments in regard to the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Messe Friedrichshafen is taking what they say is the serious but necessary step postponing aviation show AERO, which had been planned for April 1-4. New dates for the show have not yet been determined.

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AEA Convention Will Take Place as Scheduled

Enhanced Health And Safety Plan Put In Place At The Convention Venue

The Aircraft Electronics Association intends to proceed with the 63rd annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show as planned, March 24-27, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

FAA Proposes $19.68 Million Civil Penalty Against Boeing

Allegedly Installed Unapproved Sensors On Hundreds Of 737 Airplanes

The FAA has proposed a $19.68 million civil penalty against The Boeing Co. for allegedly installing equipment on hundreds of the company’s 737 aircraft containing sensors that were not approved for that equipment.

The Kings Richly Honored for Making Aviation Learning More Accessible

John And Martha King Inducted Into Multiple Aviation Halls Of Fame

In the early 1980’s John and Martha King realized that with the magic of video technology they could teach thousands of learning pilots in their own living rooms. By packaging their weekend ground schools into a box and shipping them off they made aviation knowledge readily accessible at an unprecedented level and changed the way pilots all over the world learn. With their engaging clear, simple and fun teaching, many pilots began over the decades to view the Kings as their personal aviation mentors.

Alitalia Suspends All Flights In And Out Of Malpensa Airport In Milan

Region Is On Lockdown Due To The Covid-19 Virus

With much of northern Italy on lockdown due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Alitalia has suspended all flights into and out of Malpensa Airport in Milan as of Monday.

Successful Launch For Airbus’ Bartolomeo

Module Launched Friday Aboard A SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

The Airbus built Bartolomeo platform was successfully launched on March 06 from Cape Canaveral, FL. Bartolomeo arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) Monday, and will be installed outside of the Columbus Laboratory, the European module of the ISS built by Airbus.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.10.20)

“Our Committee’s investigation will continue for the foreseeable future, as there are a number of leads we continue to chase down to better understand how the system failed so horribly.” Source: House Transportation Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.10.20): Maintain

Concerning altitude/flight level, the term means to remain at the altitude/flight level specified. The phrase “climb and” or “descend and” normally precedes “maintain” and the altitude assignment; e.g., “descend and maintain 5,000.”

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.10.20)

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