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Airborne 06.15.21: Space Auction, Special Olympics Airlift, WomenVenture 2021

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If you have the money, then you can buy your way into space... Blue Origin has concluded the online auction for the very first seat on New Shepard with a winning bid of $28 million. Nearly 7,600 people registered to bid from 159 countries. The winning bidder will fly to space on New Shepard’s first human flight on July 20, and will join Blue Origin founder, Jeff Bezos, and his brother, Mark. The winning bid amount will be donated to Blue Origin’s foundation, Club for the Future. Peyton Manning is hoping more aircraft owners take part in transporting athletes and coaches to the 2022 Special Olympics... Peyton Manning is joining Textron Aviation to promote the 2022 Special Olym

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Peyton Manning To Serve As Honorary Chair For 2022 Special Olympics Airlift

Nearly 10,000 Athletes And Coaches Have Been Transported To Special Olympics World Games and USA Games Since '87

Peyton Manning is joining Textron Aviation to promote the 2022 Special Olympics Airlift. The legendary quarterback has signed on as honorary chair of the event, encouraging aircraft owners to participate in the massive Airlift scheduled to transport thousands of athletes and coaches to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games next year in Orlando, Fla. "The Special Olympics Airlift is an incredible opportunity for the aviation community to give athletes from across the country a memorable experience while getting to the Games," said Manning.

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For the first time in history, the Navy and Boeing have demonstrated air-to-air refueling using an unmanned aircraft – the Boeing-owned MQ-25 T1 test asset – to refuel another aircraft. During a test flight June 4, MQ-25 T1 successfully extended the hose and drogue from its Navy-issued aerial refueling store (ARS) and safely transferred jet fuel to a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, demonstrating the MQ-25 Stingray's ability to carry out its primary aerial refueling mission. Embry-Riddle Aeronautic

The Organization Began As The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA)

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2021. The organization that began as the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) to fight against untrustworthy aircraft dealers has undergone transformational changes and is still fighting for transparency and integrity in airplane deals. "Everybody was tired of the 'get rich quick' people who were coming into our industry and trying to sell airplanes with far less ethics and a lot more baloney than you would expect to have," said OGARAJETS John Foster, a founding member of the group. "They were giving us a bad reputation and everyone wanted to be done with them," he said.

ASTM Has Created A Number Of Aviation And Aerospace Standards Programs

ASTM International has announced plans to host their fall committee week in person, October 3-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, following a review of pandemic metrics, government guidelines, and member survey results. ASTM International is committed to the health and safety of members and staff. The organization will be closely monitoring the guidelines set by the CDC, state and local governments, and the hotel venue to ensure compliance at the time of the meeting.

Reports Of Passenger Misbehavior Have NOT Decreased

The FAA has proposed civil penalties ranging from $7,500 to $15,500 against four airline passengers for allegedly interfering with flight attendants who instructed them to obey cabin crew instructions and various federal regulations. The enforcement actions announced recently are part of the FAA’s zero-tolerance policy for unruly and dangerous behavior by passengers. Since Jan. 1, 2021, the FAA has received approximately 3,000 reports of unruly behavior by passengers, including about 2,300 reports of passengers refusing to comply with the federal facemask mandate.

Hansueli Loosli Elected as New Pilatus Chairman

Schwenk Remains Honorary Chairman and Chairman Of The BoD Of Subsidiary Pilatus Australia Pty Ltd

Oscar J. Schwenk, the longstanding Chairman of the Board of Directors, has decided not to stand for re-election to the office of Chairman of the Board of Directors this year. Having served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for over 15 years, the 76- year-old will hand over to his successor, Hansueli Loosli. The latter has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Coop and Swisscom and was awarded the "Entrepreneur of the Year" prize, among others, for his outstanding achievements in the past. He has already been inducted and will take up his duties at Pilatus with immediate effect.

LtC Gary “Mouth” Shill Recently Took Command Of Air Test And Evaluation Squadron UX-24

Lt. Col. Gary “Mouth” Shill recently took command of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (UX) 24 from Cmdr. Daniel “Hugs” Martin during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River's Webster Outlying Field. Col. Richard E. Marigliano, Commodore of Naval Test Wing Atlantic, presided over the change of command ceremony. “I have full faith and confidence in Lt. Col. Shill’s ability to continue the great work done here at UX-24,” said Marigliano. “He has passion for what is right and needed to succeed – I look forward to observing his leadership.”

Work Will Take Place In Mesa, Arizona; Kabul, Afghanistan; And Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates

MD Helicopters has won two independent contract awards worth $43.9 million from Army Contracting Command-Redstone supporting the Afghan Air Force’s MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack helicopters. The first contract, a six-month extension worth $14.5 million, continues MDHI’s longstanding efforts to provide program management, and contractor logistics support (CLS) services, material, and remote operations to support the Afghan fleet. Work will take place in Mesa, Arizona; Kabul, Afghanistan; and Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. The contract was awarded on May 28, 2021.

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Jeff Bezos' Instagram post says it all... "Ever since I was five years old, I’ve dreamed of traveling to space. On July 20th, I will take that journey with my brother. The greatest adventure, with my best friend. #GradatimFerociter" Blue Origin has confirmed that Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark will join the auction winner on New Shepard’s first human flight on July 20th. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the pilot of a small plane that flew at approximately 300 feet over crowds a

The Engine Sputtered Once And Stopped Producing Power

On May 30, 2021, about 0955 central daylight time, a Piper J4A airplane, N8501Z, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Omaha, Nebraska. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. During the preflight, the pilot reported that he filled the main fuel tank to the top and the auxiliary fuel tank had four gallons of fuel inside. The pilot planned on departing from the North Omaha Airport (3NO), Omaha, Nebraska, for flight operations in the airport’s traffic pattern. Before the takeoff, the fuel selector was positioned for the main fuel tank.

Aero Linx: Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Founded in 2020, the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring individuals who have uniquely contributed to Indiana’s rich legacy of aviation achievement through service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit. The purpose of the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame is to preserve and memorialize the outstanding accomplishments of enshrinees. The goal is to inspire others to appreciate and honor Indiana’s aviation legacy and the men and women who created it. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates on tax deductible membership dues and contributions. The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame is a non-profit 501(c)(

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.15.21): Local Airport Advisory (LAA)

Local Airport Advisory (LAA) A service available only in Alaska and provided by facilities that are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground-to-air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist.

"The Special Olympics Airlift is an incredible opportunity for the aviation community to give athletes from across the country a memorable experience while getting to the Games. Textron's support of the Airlift is a great example of their commitment to making a real difference." Source: From a Peyton Manning statement, as he joins Textron Aviation to promote the 2022 Special Olympics Airlift. The legendary quarterback has signed on as honorary chair of the event, encouraging aircraft owners to participate in the massive Airlift scheduled to transport thousands of athletes and coaches to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games next year in Orlando, Fla.

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June 15, 2021

Airborne 06.15.21: Space Auction, Special Olympics Airlift, WomenVenture 2021

Peyton Manning To Serve As Honorary Chair For 2022 Special Olympics Airlift

Nearly 10,000 Athletes And Coaches Have Been Transported To Special Olympics World Games and USA Games Since '87

Airborne-Unmanned 06.08.21: UAV Aerial Refuel!, Embry-Riddle, Eve-Helisul Partne

Also: NAV CANADA Drone App, Kittyhawk.io=Aloft, SpaceX Cargo Craft, Safety Program Collaboration

IADA Commemorates 30 Years in 2021

The Organization Began As The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA)

ASTM International to Resume In-Person Committee Meetings in October

ASTM Has Created A Number Of Aviation And Aerospace Standards Programs

FAA Proposes Fines Against 4 More Pax for Allegedly Interfering with Flight Crew

Reports Of Passenger Misbehavior Have NOT Decreased

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Hansueli Loosli Elected as New Pilatus Chairman

Schwenk Remains Honorary Chairman and Chairman Of The BoD Of Subsidiary Pilatus Australia Pty Ltd

Navy’s First Unmanned Test Squadron Changes Command

LtC Gary “Mouth” Shill Recently Took Command Of Air Test And Evaluation Squadron UX-24

MD Helicopters Secures $43.9 Million In Army Contracts

Work Will Take Place In Mesa, Arizona; Kabul, Afghanistan; And Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates

Airborne 06.09.21: Bezos To Launch, Stupid Pilot Trick, UAV Aerial Refueling

Also: 1st Black Aviatrix, Rescue Helicopter on SAF, Runway Safety Town Hall, S-TEC 3100

NTSB Prelim: Piper J4A

The Engine Sputtered Once And Stopped Producing Power

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