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FAA: While Lasers Are Small In Size, Their Impact On Pilots Is Huge

More Than 6,000 Laser Incidents Were Reported To The FAA In 2019

The FAA remains vigilant in bringing awareness to the misuse of lasers when pointed towards aircraft. The FAA recorded more than 6,000 incidents in 2019, compared to 5,663 reports in 2018.

Union Robotics Offers New UAV Factory Training Program

Prepares Industrial Drone Pilots For Compliance With Current And Upcoming Governmental Mandates For UAV Operation

Union Robotics, an Oregon-based robotics company, has announced it now offers a factory training certification program to accompany its UAVs. The factory training prepares industrial drone pilots for compliance with current and upcoming governmental mandates for UAV operation in addition to providing energy specific skill development. The new program, called R.A.F.T (Remote Aircraft Factory Training), is the most comprehensive training and certification instruction offered by a manufacturer in the industry.

The Scottish International Airshow Cancelled For 2020

Sparks PR War On Facebook Between Organizers And Local Officials

The Scottish International Airshow has been cancelled for 2020 amidst a disagreement between the event's organizers and local officials.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Texas Beech 200 Accident

Pilot Reported Icing Before The Plane Went Down

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving a Beechcraft, B200 airplane, N860J, which went down on February 20 at about 6:00 a.m. The aircraft impacted terrain near Lake Coleman, Texas, in open ranchland, resulting in the fatal injury of the pilot and two passengers. The airplane was destroyed.

NASA Awards Launch Services Contract For The Psyche Mission

SpaceX To Launch The Asteroid Rendezvous Mission In July 2022

NASA has selected SpaceX of Hawthorne, California, to provide launch services for the agency’s Psyche mission. The Psyche mission currently is targeted to launch in July 2022 on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

Satcom Direct Signs Supplier Agreement With International Jet Management

Will Exclusively Provide Voice And Data Services, Flight Deck Communication Functionality

Satcom Direct (SD) has inked an exclusive supplier agreement with Austria-based aircraft management and charter operator International Jet Management GmbH (IJM). SD is exclusively providing voice and data services, as well as flight deck communication functionality, to the existing and future IJM fleet. In addition, IJM is implementing SD Pro, the intelligent data management platform, to synchronize flight operations, while any troubleshooting and technical issues will be resolved by the 24/7/365 SD customer support team.

Air BP Highlights Low Carbon Solutions At Aviation Africa 2020

Company Has Been Investing In And Supporting Aviation Growth In Africa For 77 Years

Air BP returns to the 5th Aviation Africa summit this last at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa as sponsor and exhibitor. The company will highlight its low carbon solutions and sustainability agenda as the African aviation market gears up to support a forecasted increase of 200 million passengers in the next two decades. Africa, which is the second fastest growing aviation market in the world, is a key market for Air BP. It began operations on the continent 77 years ago in Mozambique and Zanzibar and now provides fuel at around 40 network locations across the continent.

The Global Special Mission Aircraft Fleet Exceeds 2000 Aircraft In 2020

ISR, Aerial Refueling Missions Drive The Market

The Special Mission aircraft were in limelight during the Cold War era, and the market gained further infamous attention due to the shooting incidents of U-2 reconnaissance aircraft in Russia and Cuba. This prompted the U.S. to temporarily ground the U-2 fleet for rework of its design. The risk involved to personnel in any operation in a hostile environment is very high, Operation Deny Flight is another example of the risk involved in special missions. The high stakes of cost and personnel have prompted the Special mission aircraft market to skew towards more efficient platforms like the unmanned vehicles.

Bristow And Schiebel Carry Out U.K.’S First Unmanned SAR Aircraft Trial

Evaluating The Aircraft's Capabilities In A Search And Rescue Role

International aviation company Bristow is carrying out the UK’s first trial of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for lifesaving operations in maritime and land environments, in partnership with Schiebel Group. Bristow is the provider of the HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter Service.

Lockheed Martin Delivers 500th F-35 Aircraft

Fleet Surpasses 250,000 Flight Hours

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have delivered the 500th F-35. In February, the F-35 enterprise surpassed 250,000 flight hours.

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Airborne 03.06.20: Scottish Airshow Cancelled, Sonex v Tree, Weather Camera

Also: Happy Birthday Masako, 'Berlin Candy Bomber', SAFO For PT6A, Abingdon Foundation Scholarship

The Scottish International Airshow has been cancelled for 2020 amidst a disagreement between the event's organizers and local officials. In a notice posted on Facebook, the South Ayrshire Council said that the airshow organizers have breached their funding agreement with the council, leaving the body with no choice to withdraw funding from the event. The NTSB has released a factual report giving more details from an accident which occurred on December 15, 2018. The amateur-built Sonex B airplane, N393SX co

FAA Releases NCAA Final Four Information For GA Pilots

TFRs To Be In Place Around Atlanta Between April 1 And 7

General Aviation pilots who want to fly around Atlanta between April 1 and 7, 2020, should check out the FAA’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for special air traffic procedures.

With A Speaker And Four Microphones, Drones Can Echolocate Like Bats

Researchers At Purdue University Developing The Technology

Similarly to how bats use echolocation to orient themselves with their surroundings, mathematicians have found that the same can be done with microphones and a speaker on a drone with the help of algebra and geometry. This signal processing research has potential applications for people, underwater vehicles and even cars, said Mireille “Mimi” Boutin, a Purdue University associate professor of mathematics and electrical and computer engineering.

EASA Publishes Easy Access Rules For Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Covers The Commission Implementing Regulation And Numerous Other Topics

The easy access rules contain the applicable rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft displayed in a consolidated, easy-to-read format with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From January Accident In Arizona

Piper PA-28 Impacted Mountainous Terrain

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred January 24 about 10 miles southwest of Payson Airport (KPAN), Payson, AZ. The Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee) impacted mountainous terrain, and a post-impact fire ensued. One passenger on board the aircraft was fatally injured and the private pilot and another passenger sustained serious injuries.

Klyde Morris (03.09.20)

Klyde Draws A Connection Between MAX Problems and Starliner Problems...

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Blackshape Gabriél Trainers Delivered For Transavia Airline Pilot Program

First Two Aircraft Delivered To Zelf Vliegen Flight Academy In The Netherlands

Two new Blackshape Bk160 Gabriél trainer aircraft have been delivered from Italy to Zelf Vliegen Flight Academy in the Netherlands. The Gabriél is the first aircraft if this type to be used for the new Transavia Airline Pilot Program, that was started by Transavia in 2019. Zelf Vliegen Flight Academy at Lelystad Airport is the launching customer of the new Italian Blackshape Bk160 Gabriél.

SkyX Secures Capital Investment From Drone Fund

Marks SkyX's Third Capital Raise Since The Company Was Founded In 2015

Aerial data solutions provider SkyX has announced the completion of a capital raise from Drone Fund, an investment firm based in Tokyo that specializes in investing globally across the drone space, including aerial mobility, drone technologies and DaaS solutions. This marks SkyX's third capital raise since the company was founded in 2015.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.09.20): Transmitting In The Blind

Transmitting In The Blind A transmission from one station to other stations in circumstances where two-way communication cannot be established, but where it is believed that the called stations may be able to receive the transmission.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.09.20)

Aero Linx: The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association was founded in 1952 to speak as the unified voice for general aviation in Canada. Since then, COPA has grown to meet the ever-changing needs of the Canadian aviation community and became the recognized voice of general aviation in Canada. The COPA Flight Safety Foundation, founded in 1973 to promote flight safety in the field of general aviation, collects donations from across the country to sponsor COPA’s safety-related initiatives, including the COPA Neil J. Armstrong Scholarship. Due to the wide variety of challenges and obstacles faced by the general aviation community, COPA created a

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.09.20)

"We're extremely excited to have Gerald R. Ford join Carrier Strike Group twelve as she prepares for Flight Deck Certification this month, an important milestone on her way to becoming a fully operational aircraft carrier. I know the ship has already achieved many milestones during her Post Delivery Test and Trials, and I believe Ford's leadership and support system will continue that forward progress." Source: From Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle, CSG-12,

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More Than 6,000 Laser Incidents Were Reported To The FAA In 2019

Prepares Industrial Drone Pilots For Compliance With Current And Upcoming Governmental Mandates For UAV Operation

Sparks PR War On Facebook Between Organizers And Local Officials

Pilot Reported Icing Before The Plane Went Down

SpaceX To Launch The Asteroid Rendezvous Mission In July 2022

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Will Exclusively Provide Voice And Data Services, Flight Deck Communication Functionality

Company Has Been Investing In And Supporting Aviation Growth In Africa For 77 Years

ISR, Aerial Refueling Missions Drive The Market

Evaluating The Aircraft's Capabilities In A Search And Rescue Role

Fleet Surpasses 250,000 Flight Hours

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Also: Happy Birthday Masako, 'Berlin Candy Bomber', SAFO For PT6A, Abingdon Foundation Scholarship

TFRs To Be In Place Around Atlanta Between April 1 And 7

Researchers At Purdue University Developing The Technology

Covers The Commission Implementing Regulation And Numerous Other Topics

Piper PA-28 Impacted Mountainous Terrain

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First Two Aircraft Delivered To Zelf Vliegen Flight Academy In The Netherlands

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