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FAA Proposes $79,500 Civil Penalty Against The King Salmon Airport In Alaska

Allegedly Violated Federal Aircraft Rescue And Firefighting Regulations

The FAA has proposed a $79,500 civil penalty against the King Salmon Airport in King Salmon, Alaska, for allegedly violating federal aircraft rescue and firefighting regulations.

FAA Seeks Input On Cessna 206 Cargo Doors

Considers Airworthiness Directive Following Accident With Fatalities In Canada

Transport Canada recently contacted the FAA with concerns for the use of cargo doors as an emergency exit on Cessna 206 models. Following a fatal accident in August 2018, where a float-configured U206G capsized and became submerged after loss of control during landing, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada concluded the accident was survivable. Canadian authorities are considering mandatory action to require a Cessna door handle kit, placards, and limiting the airplane occupancy to five for all Cessna U206 airplanes on their registry. The FAA is continuing to investigate to determine if similar AD action is required.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Hawaii Glider Tow Plane Accident

Two Fatally Injured When The Ector 305A 'Bird Dog' Went Down

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred February 22, 2020 involving a Cessna Ector 305A "Bird Dog" which was conducting an instruction flight. Two people on board the airplane, a commercial pilot and an airline transport pilot, sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was owned by Honolulu Soaring Club Inc.

Integrated Counter UAV Solution Led By Frequentis And Hensoldt

Two Companies Sign Mou To Intensify Collaboration On Integrated Counter Drone Solutions For Airports

Air Traffic Management (ATM) solution provider Frequentis and defence and security sensor company Hensoldt are combining strengths to support the creation of next generation integrated counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solutions. Both companies are already combining their respective strengths and competences on the FALKE research project, which aims to develop the blueprint solution for the airport environment.

Planck Aerosystems Awarded Air Force Contract

Will Develop Ways To Help Small UAS Operate In Challenging Environments

The U.S. Air Force Research Lab has awarded a contract to Planck Aerosystems for the development of guidance, navigation, and control solutions for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) operating in challenging environments.

EHang Expands In Europe

Announces First UAM Program In Seville, Spain

EHang Holdings Limited has entered into a cooperation agreement with the city government of Seville, Spain to execute the first Urban Air Mobility (UAM) pilot program in Spain.

AerCap Signs Lease Agreement With euroAtlantic Airways

Includes Two Boeing 787-8 Aircraft To Be Delivered Next Year

AerCap Holdings has signed an agreement with euroAtlantic Airways, a leading provider of ACMI services as well as charter aviation services, for the lease of two used Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in the spring of 2021, and will be the first 787s to be based in Portugal.

AWACS Test Rapid Deployment Capability At Prince Sultan Air Base

E-3G Aircraft And Its Aircrew Forward Deployed To PSAB

The E-3G, currently assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, recently returned to Prince Sultan Air Base for an agile combat employment exercise March 1-7.

Olympic Sprint Canoeist Fatally Injured In South Africa Accident

Mark Perrow Was Flying A Sling Airplane Monitoring A Canoe Race

A well-known Olympic-caliber sprint canoeist was fatally injured Sunday when the Sling airplane he was piloting went down during the Nyala Pans to St Elmos race on the Umkomaas River.

Textron Aviation Defense Announces $70.2 Million USAF Contract Award

Service Will Acquire Two Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Aircraft, Training And Support Services

Textron Aviation Defense has finalized a $70.2 million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) with the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to equip the U.S. Air Force with two Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine aircraft, pilot training, engineering services and up to four years of contractor support for maintenance and spares. The work in support of this OTA, which includes activities in support of military type certification, will take place in Wichita, Kansas.

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Airborne 03.16.20: AEA Postpones, Virus v Tri-Motor, DARPA Challenge

Also: ONE Aviation Comeback, F-35 Demo Pilot, Coronavirus Strikes AA Pilot, A-29 Support

Yeah.... we kinda figured this one was coming... The latest aviation trade show to fall to the Coronavirus is the AEA Convention, which had been scheduled later this month in Nashville, TN. "The Aircraft Electronics Association has postponed its 63rd annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show that was scheduled for March 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee," confirmed the association. The national tour for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 1929 Ford Tri-Motor aircraft will pause for one month in cons

A4A Statement On COVID-19

Trade Association Says U.S. Carriers Are In Need Of 'Immediate Assistance' From The Government

U.S. Airline trade organization Airlines for America (A4A) has issued a statement concerning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry.

Boeing Continues Production, Urges Telecommuting Where Possible

Acknowledges Challenges In The Entire Aerospace Industry

Boeing has issued updated guidance directing all employees who are able to perform their work from home effectively to telecommute until further notice. Some Boeing sites were already partially or fully operating under these guidelines in accordance with local or national government mandates.

Airbus Monitoring Coronavirus Spread

Releases Update On Company's Efforts To Continue Operations

Airbus is closely monitoring the evolution of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across the globe and is assessing the situation, the impact on employees, customers, suppliers and the business.

NBAA Cancels Scheduled Events Through July 1, 2020

Decision Taken In Consultation With U.S. And Global Public Health And Aviation Safety Experts

The NBAA is canceling all of its scheduled events and meetings through July 1, as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues its global spread. The decision, taken in consultation with U.S. and global public health and aviation safety experts, places the highest priority on the health, safety and security of NBAA event partners, participants and attendees.

Coronavirus Forces Cancellation Of More Air Shows

Events Cancelled Or Postponed Around The World

If you were hoping to attend an air show this summer, be sure to check carefully to be sure the event is still scheduled.

Allied Pilots Association Approves Plan For Pilots Affected By COVID-19

Letter Of Agreement Outlines Pay Protection And Voluntary Leave Options

The APA Board of Directors convened a voting conference call Sunday, and following a briefing by APA Negotiating Committee Chairman CA John Karam and Director of Pilot Negotiations and Contract Administration Mark Myers, the board voted to approve Letter of Agreement 20-001 – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Boeing Joins U.K.'s Leading Digital Aviation Research Project

Digital Aviation Research And Technology Center Due To Become Operational This Summer At Cranfield University

Boeing has joined the £65 million ($80 million) Digital Aviation Research and Technology Center (DARTeC), due to become operational this summer at Cranfield University.

An AFROTC Cadet's Journey To Becoming A Pilot

Torius Moore, an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet at Tuskegee University, tells his story of becoming a pilot.

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Allegedly Violated Federal Aircraft Rescue And Firefighting Regulations

Considers Airworthiness Directive Following Accident With Fatalities In Canada

Two Fatally Injured When The Ector 305A 'Bird Dog' Went Down

Two Companies Sign Mou To Intensify Collaboration On Integrated Counter Drone Solutions For Airports

Will Develop Ways To Help Small UAS Operate In Challenging Environments

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Announces First UAM Program In Seville, Spain

Includes Two Boeing 787-8 Aircraft To Be Delivered Next Year

E-3G Aircraft And Its Aircrew Forward Deployed To PSAB

Mark Perrow Was Flying A Sling Airplane Monitoring A Canoe Race

Service Will Acquire Two Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Aircraft, Training And Support Services

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Also: ONE Aviation Comeback, F-35 Demo Pilot, Coronavirus Strikes AA Pilot, A-29 Support

Trade Association Says U.S. Carriers Are In Need Of 'Immediate Assistance' From The Government

Acknowledges Challenges In The Entire Aerospace Industry

Releases Update On Company's Efforts To Continue Operations

Decision Taken In Consultation With U.S. And Global Public Health And Aviation Safety Experts

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Events Cancelled Or Postponed Around The World

Letter Of Agreement Outlines Pay Protection And Voluntary Leave Options

Digital Aviation Research And Technology Center Due To Become Operational This Summer At Cranfield University

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