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March 27, 2020

Airborne 03.27.20: FAA Grounds Collings, OSH20 Update, Mars Rover Selfie

Also: COVID-19 Relief, SpaceX Rocket Motor Failure, Denver Metroplex Project, Etihad Cargo 787s

The FAA has issued an order immediately rescinding the authority it had granted to The Collings Foundation to conduct Living History flights in its classic WWII aircraft. The FAA had granted such relief in Exemption No. 6540 and extended this relief for successive two year periods. The most recent exemption the FAA issued was Exemption No. 6540P, on March 22, 2018. This decision also denies the petitioner’s request for extension and amendment, submitted on August 29, 2019, and supplemented on November 8, 2019. With all of the aviation and other events that have been cancelled around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the obvious question floating ar

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Business Aviation May Be Well Positioned To Weather Pandemic

Analyst Brian Foley Says The Industry May Be Better Prepared For The COVID-19 Downturn Than It Was For The 2007 Financial Crisis

In a matter of days, the business aviation community has gone from optimism over a promising start to the year to a state of bewilderment, uncertainty and anxiety. While anyone can surmise which way business jet sales and usage are headed based on the recent avalanche of negative financial news, the industry is arguably in better shape to weather this downturn than it was going into the pummeling 2007-2008 financial crisis.

Airbus Adapts Wing Production Activity In COVID-19 Environment

Reducing Capacity In Three Plants, Monitoring Production Flow

Airbus SE is supporting efforts globally to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. The Company has carried out extensive work in coordination with its social partners to ensure the health and safety of its employees by implementing stringent health and safety measures, while securing business continuity.

UPS Flight Forward Forms Partnership With Wingcopter

Will Develop Next-Gen Package Delivery Drones

UPS drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) will collaborate with German drone-maker Wingcopter to develop the next generation of package delivery drones for a variety of use cases in the United States and internationally.

Altitude Angel And INVOLI Form Strategic Data Partnership

Will Help Define The Requirements For UTM Both Now And In The Future

UTM technology provider Altitude Angel and air traffic data provider INVOLI plan to form a strategic partnership which will give ANSPs, operators, pilots and drone-centric risk management applications, an unrivalled picture of airspace. The partnership will help define the requirements for UTM both now and in the future.

Drone Delivery Canada DSV Project Now Commercially Operational

Expects Multiple Subsequent Inbound/Outbound Commercial Routes For DSV's Customers With Time-Sensitive Cargo

Drone Delivery Canada has announced that the DSV Air & Sea Inc. Canada (DSV) project is now commercially operational.

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FAA Rescinds Exemption For Collings Foundation Living History Flights

Claims The Organization Did Not Meet Agency's Requirements

The FAA has issued an order immediately rescinding the authority it had granted to The Collings Foundation to conduct Living History flights in its classic WWII aircraft.

TerraView Commits To The Growth Of The American Drone Industry

Introduces Second Commercial UAV Model

TerraView, a California-based unmanned aircraft system (UAS) development and manufacturing company, has unveiled the RangePro X8P - Pixhawk, a follow-up model to last year's RangePro X8, now with system components and options that meet federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines.

Volaris Announces Temporary Reduction Of Capacity And Demand

Has Cut Available Seat Miles By 50 Percent Through April

Due to the significant reduction in demand for global air transportation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, low-cost airline Volaris, which flies routes in Mexico, the United States and Central America, has decreased capacity as measured by available seat miles (ASMs) for the rest of the month of March and the month of April, 2020 by approximately 50% of total operation versus the originally published schedule. The cuts went into effect Tuesday.

Navy Test Pilot School Passes Latest Aviation Maintenance Inspection

AMI Happens Approximately Every Two Years For Each Squadron In The U.S. Navy And Marine Corps

The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) successfully passed its 2020 Aviation Maintenance Inspection (AMI), recently conducted over two weeks by a Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) Aviation Maintenance Management team.

Transport Canada Issues STC To Thomas Global For TFD-7000 LCD Flight Displays

Approved For Installation On Boeing 737/757/767 Aircraft

Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCAA) has awarded an STC to Thomas Global Systems for its TFD-7000 Series plug-and-play LCD flight displays for Boeing 737/757/767 CRT-equipped aircraft.

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Industry Welcomes Senate Passage Of COVID-19 Relief Package

House Action Expected Friday

The aviation industry is universally welcoming passage in the U.S. Senate of a $2 trillion emergency relief package to inject money into the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AirVenture Oshkosh Is Still On ... For Now

EAA Is 'Closely Following' Closure Of Other Major Aviation Events

With all of the aviation and other events that have been cancelled around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the obvious question floating around the aviation community is 'what about Oshkosh?'

U.K. Government Will Only Bail Out Airlines As A 'Last Resort'

Tells Carriers To Look For Relief From Shareholders

U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has told airlines in that country that a government bailout will be only a "last resort", and that they should exhaust all other options before turning to the government for help.

IATA: Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives At Risk

Says Urgent Government Action Required

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective.

NATA Breaks Down COVID-19 Relief Bill For Aviation Industry

Working With Congressional Leaders On Follow-On Assistance Legislation

The U.S. Senate has passed a COVID-19 relief package designed to prop up the economy during the pandemic. A vote on the floor of the U.S. House is expected on Friday.

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Air Canada Begins Operating Cargo-Only Flights

Carrying Vital Supplies, Necessary Goods Between Canada And Europe, South America And Latin America

The Air Canada Cargo division has begun using its aircraft to operate cargo-only flights to Europe, with other flights planned for Latin America and South America. The aircraft on these flights carry no passengers but move time-sensitive shipments, including medical supplies to combat COVID-19, and goods to support the global economy.

Klyde Morris 03.27.20

Klyde Is An Ant On The Wall Overhearing The Conversation Of A Couple Of Veteran Pilots ...

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Airborne 03.25.20: Cessna SkyCourier, Martha King Scholarship, Boeing Suspends

Also: FSANA-Flight Schools In CA, Bahamas Restrictions, OneWeb Launches, Airbus A400M

Textron Aviation has successfully completed initial ground engine tests on the prototype Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop featuring Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC engines. These ground engine tests verified the functionality of the fuel system and engines, as well as the interface with the avionics and electrical systems. “The successful engine run tests are a pivotal step toward proving the maturity of the aircraft and its systems as we prepare for first flight,” said Chris Hearne, senior vice president, Programs and Engineering. “We c

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.27.20)

"On balance, this bill is helpful for general aviation." Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.27.20): Canard Configuration

A configuration in which the span of the forward wings is substantially less than that of the main wing.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.27.20)

The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser – The Double Deck Plane That Changed The World

From Simple Flying, a look at the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, one of the airplanes that represent the "golden age" of aviation that was heralded for its luxurious offering.

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