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March 23, 2020

Airborne 03.23.20: Aviation v Virus, Farnborough Cancel, Epic Layoffs

Also: Friedrichshafen Put Off To 2021, Flexjet Crew Ferry Program, Synthetic Jet Fuels, DeHavilland Suspends Dash-8

 

For many of us in the aviation industry, our fortunes looked far better just a few days ago... and  the last few weeks have been a bit of a nightmare. The airshow industry has undergone dozens of cancellations, military jet and demonstration teams are off the grid for many weeks to come... at least... and many small town airshows are going to need a lot of help to recover from the side effects of the pandemic. The airline industry is turning into a bit of a ghost town as international flights dry up extensively, and national routes see reductions that have more than halved the schedules... mostly due to passengers staying home but othe

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UAV Turbines Demonstrates Its Microturbine Engine

Operates On Environmentally Friendly Natural Gas

UAV Turbines has announced that its Monarch 5 turboshaft engine can now run on natural gas, signifying an unmatched level of fuel flexibility. Previously shown to run efficiently on all types of heavy fuels including jet fuel, the addition of natural gas extends this technology beyond flight and into ground emergency and standby power generation for both onsite and remote application areas. This fuel flexibility coupled with Monarch 5’s lightweight, portable, and reliable power generation capacity makes this engine a game-changer for the industry.

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AeroVironment And Draganfly Announce Teaming Agreement

Will Distribute Quantix Mapper To Commercial Markets

AeroVironment and Draganfly have announced a teaming agreement for Draganfly’s distribution of AeroVironment’s Quantix Mapper systems to commercial markets worldwide. The agreement also includes the continuation of other contract engineering services provided by Draganfly to AeroVironment.

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Air Lease Corporation Delivers New A320-200neo To Air Seychelles

Replaces An Aircraft Previously Leased To The Carrier

Air Lease Corporation has delivered a new Airbus A320-200neo aircraft on long-term lease to Air Seychelles. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, this aircraft delivered from ALC’s order book with Airbus.

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SB>1 DEFIANT Moves Forward For Future Vertical Lift

Design Phase Will Reduce Risk For Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Program

The U.S. Army announced that the Sikorsky-Boeing team has been selected to move forward in the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft’s Competitive Demonstration and Risk Reduction Program (CD&RR) program.

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Bell V-280 Team Will Continue In Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft Competition

U.S. Army Awards Bell A Contract For Competitive Demonstration And Risk Reduction Work

Bell Textron has been selected as a project agreement holder for the competitive demonstration and risk reduction (CD&RR) effort as part of the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. Under the agreement Bell will deliver a refined V-280 Valor design, with supporting technical documentation, that builds on the data captured during the more than two years and 170 hours of flight testing under the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstration (JMR TD) program to inform the FLRAA program of record.

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Future Drone Market Growth Set To Revolutionize Commercial Industries

Usage Of Drones In Business Operations Has Broadened In Different Industries In The Last Few Years

Most people think surveillance or military uses when they hear the term "drone." Data shows that the future of drones in America is being shaped by the recent U.S. government banning of Chinese-made drones due to spying fears, opening up a large opportunity for North American manufacturers. In addition, the future of the drone market growth will also be in commercial uses. Reports from industry insiders are projecting the rise of revenues in drone markets will be spread over many industries that are not typically associated with the technology.

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PROS Executive Mike Slone Appointed To IATA AIR Think Tank

Leading Industry Body To Drive Discussion, Recommendations And Prototypes That Define The Future Of Airline Retailing

PROS, a provider of AI-powered solutions that optimize selling in the digital economy, has announced its participation in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airline Industry Retailing (AIR) Think Tank. With the appointment of seasoned customer experience veteran Mike Slone, PROS joins the ideation group responsible for developing new ideas that will become standards that shape the future of airline retailing.

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Coyote Block 2 Counter-Drone Weapon Approved For International Sales

Designed To Use Raytheon's KuRFS Multi-Mission Radar As Its Fire Control Source

The U.S. government has cleared Raytheon Company to sell the Coyote Block 2 counter-drone weapon to approved allied nations as part of the Howler counter-drone system.

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First European Experiment For Gateway Will Monitor Radiation In Deep Space

Module Expected To Launch On The Second Artemis Mission

The first science experiments that will be hosted on the Gateway, the international research outpost orbiting the Moon, have been selected by ESA and NASA. Europe’s contribution will monitor radiation to gain a complete understanding of cosmic and solar rays in unexplored areas as the orbital outpost is assembled around the Moon.

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AD: Daher Aircraft Design Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2020-04-13

PRODUCT: All Daher Aircraft Design, LLC (type certificate previously held by Quest Aircraft Design, LLC (Quest)) Model KODIAK 100 airplanes.

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AD: International Aero Engines LLC Turbofan Engines

AD NUMBER: 2020-05-28

PRODUCT: All International Aero Engines, LLC (IAE) PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1129GJM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, and PW1122G-JM model turbofan engines.

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AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2020-04-19

PRODUCT: Certain Boeing Model 777 airplanes.

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Governors, Mayors Urge Immediate Action To Protect U.S. Aviation Industry

Employees And Local Economies Need Financial Assistance, Officials Say

A bipartisan coalition of Governors and Mayors from across the country issued a joint letter today to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging the Administration and Congress to work swiftly to provide financial stability for the U.S. airline industry and the hard-working men and women whose livelihoods rely on it.

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ILA 2020 In Berlin Cancelled

Had Been Scheduled For May 13-17 At The Berlin ExpoCenter Airport

Following an extraordinary meeting of the supervisory board of Messe Berlin and the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI), the organizers of the ILA, the board has decided to cancel ILA Berlin 2020, which had been scheduled for May 13-17 At The Berlin ExpoCenter Airport.

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Flexjet Launches First-of-Its-Kind Crew Ferry Program

Designed To Limit Exposure Of COVID-19 To Passengers And Flight Crews

Flexjet has announced that its pilots and flight crews will no longer rely on commercial airlines to travel to or from flight assignments but instead on Flexjet’s private fleet. This unprecedented method of crew transport has been put in place to protect the health and safety of Flexjet Owners and flight crews during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Proven Aircraft Interior Purification System Adapted For Ground Use

Utilizes Same Technology As Company's Airborne System

Aviation Clean Air (ACA) and International Aero Engineering have partnered to offer the ACA Ionization Purification System as a portable Ion Distribution Unit for Ground Use Only for proactively disinfecting aircraft interiors. The unit utilizes the same tested, proven technology as ACA’s patented airborne system, which is certified for aircraft installation by FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC). The new Ion Distribution Unit has been adapted to meet the immediate need for decontaminating aircraft interiors while on the ground.

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EAA Aviation Webinars Start Second Decade

Offering Aviation Knowledge, Community Through More Than 540 Sessions

Even as in-person aviation gatherings have become less available this spring, EAA’s webinar series begins a second decade of providing aviation information, knowledge, and community to pilots everywhere.

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NAA Postpones Collier Trophy Selection

No Reschedule Date Has Been Announced

The National Aeronautic Association has postponed the Collier Trophy selection, which had been scheduled for April 2, 2020.

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Airborne 03.20.20: Dickson Self-Quarantine, C-206 Cargo Doors, Airline Relief

Also: EAA HQ Temporary Shutdown, EHang Expands,  Airbus Suspends Some Production, Brake Issues On Challenger 600

Washington DC is more than a hotbed of political activity... it also appears to offer some serious hazards to those trying to avoid the COVID-19 virus. The latest person to be exposed to the virus is none other than the FAA’s Administrator, Steve Dickson... who reportedly came into contact with afflicted House Member, Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) before a hearing on March 11. As a result, FAA Boss Steve Dickson will be stuck at home, self-quarantined, for the next seven days. Transport

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.23.20): Outer Fix

Outer Fix A general term used within ATC to describe fixes in the terminal area, other than the final approach fix. Aircraft are normally cleared to these fixes by an Air Route Traffic Control Center or an Approach Control Facility. Aircraft are normally cleared from these fixes to the final approach fix or final approach course.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.23.20)

Aero Linx: The Vertical Flight Society The Vertical Flight Society — founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society, Inc. — is the world's only international technical society for engineers, scientists and others working to advance vertical flight technology. We bring together industry, academia and government to tackle the toughest challenges in vertical flight. Our members share a legacy of knowledge and accomplishment that has been driving innovation for over 75 years!

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