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April 10, 2017

Airborne 04.10.17: Continental Diesel 172, Honoring Glenn, King Schools

Also: TKM Avionics, Blue Angels, Avidyne 10.2, BBJ, Learn to Skydive, JetSupport, Cassini Mission

The FAA and EASA have awarded STC authorization to Continental Motors for the Cessna 172 family of aircraft powered by the jet fuel diesel engine CD-155. The certification now includes the integration of the Garmin G1000. The European STC allows the retrofit of avgas engine equipped C172 to Continental Motors’ diesel power plants. To display engine data in the avionic system for the models 172 R and S the integration of Garmin G1000 NAV III avionics with WAAS is required. John Glenn, the first America

Airborne 04.10.17: Continental Diesel 172, Honoring Glenn, King Schools

Also: TKM Avionics, Blue Angels, Avidyne 10.2, BBJ, Learn to Skydive, JetSupport, Cassini Mission

The FAA and EASA have awarded STC authorization to Continental Motors for the Cessna 172 family of aircraft powered by the jet fuel diesel engine CD-155. The certification now includes the integration of the Garmin G1000. The European STC allows the retrofit of avgas engine equipped C172 to Continental Motors’ diesel power plants. To display engine data in the avionics system for the models 172 R and S the integration of Garmin G1000 NAV III avionics with WAAS is required. John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and former Ohio Senator, was buried Thursday in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Glenn passed away on December 8th at the age of 95. He had

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Flight Dispatchers At Atlas Air, Polar Air Cargo Reach Tentative Agreement

Agreement Provides Moving Provisions, Four-Year Contract Extension With Wage Increases

Negotiators with the Teamsters Airline Division have announced that a tentative agreement has been reached to extend the current collective bargaining agreement for flight dispatchers with Atlas Air, Inc. and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide. The flight dispatchers’ contract was due to reach term in November of this year.

NAAA: Drones And Agricultural Aircraft Don't Mix

Association Reminds Farm Drone Operators To Be Extra Cautious About Low-Flying Ag Aircraft This Growing Season

Spring, summer and early fall are for many the happiest time of the year. It's the growing season and farmers and those that assist them are working hard nationwide.

Boeing Unveils Deep Space Concepts For Moon and Mars Exploration

Deep Space Gateway, Transport Critical To Future Human Space Activities

Boeing has unveiled concepts for the deep space gateway and transport systems that could help achieve NASA’s goal of having robust human space exploration from the Moon to Mars.

Report: Military VTOL UAV Market To Grow Over 400% In The Next Five Years

Projected To Reach $392.8 Million By 2022

According to a new military UAV market study launched by MarketForecast.com, the Military VTOL UAV market is projected to grow from $81 million in 2016 to $392.8 million in 2022, or over 400%.

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Aurora Partners With NOAA On National Gravity Measurement Program

NOAA Latest To Utilize Aurora's OPA Technology For Precise Data Collection Operations

Aurora's Centaur optionally-piloted aircraft (OPA) is a key tool in the new airborne gravity survey campaign for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Centaur is supporting NOAA's efforts to collect gravity measurements across the Unites States for the Redefinition for the American Vertical Datum (GRAV-D) program. Under the current survey, Aurora is collecting gravity data in a region of North Carolina to fulfill NOAA's GRAV-D program needs and to fill gaps in the existing data sets used to define the U.S. vertical datum.

Orbital ATK Completes Major Development Milestones In Next Generation Booster

Company’s Partnership with U. S. Air Force Focused On New Intermediate- And Large-Class Space Launch Vehicles

Orbital ATK says it has made important progress over the past 18 months in developing advanced solid rocket propulsion and other technologies to be used in a new generation of intermediate- and large-class space launch vehicles.

CH-53K King Stallion Program Achieves Milestone C

Passes Defense Acquisition Board Review That Enables Low Rate Initial Production

Lockheed Martin has announced the CH-53K King Stallion program successfully passed its Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) review and achieved a Milestone C decision that enables low rate initial production funding.

CHC Announces New Contract With Faroe Petroleum

Will Support Norwegian Sea Exploration Drilling Program

CHC Group has announced it has been awarded a new contract with Faroe Petroleum to provide helicopter services in support of their exploration drilling program at the Brasse Field in the North Sea.

Cessna 510 Citation Mustang Business Jet Simulator Delivered To Paris

Dual Qualified Simulator Meets Latest French DGAC Requirements For Mustang Initial And Recurrent Training

A Cessna 510 Citation Mustang flight simulator has been delivered to Frasca International to to DV Training at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, France.

Boeing To Buy Its Own 747s

Company Will Then Lease Them To Cargo Airlines

With orders for new 747 jumbo jets stagnant, Boeing has reportedly come up with a plan to ... temporarily at least ... continue to build the freighter variant of the iconic airliners.

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F-35 Lightning II's UK Arrival Moves Closer With Contract Award

Lockheed Martin Wins $102.2 Million Contract

Readiness for the arrival of the UK’s first F-35 Lightning II jets took another step forward with the awarding of a contract by the US Department of Defense F-35 Joint Program Office.

Embraer Selects Panasonic For IFE Solutions For The E-Jets E2

System To Be Installed In E-2 Demo Aircraft

Embraer has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) for the E-Jets E2, the second generation of E-Jets family of commercial aircraft. The new contract extended the partnership between the two companies, with Panasonic offering now Wi-Fi Streaming Entertainment and Wi-Fi connectivity services for the E2s aircraft.

FAA, Elbit Systems To Research Enhanced FVS Operation For Helicopters

The Research Is Being Conducted To Support Potential New Regulatory, Policy And Guidance Initiatives For Enhanced Flight Vision Systems For Helicopters

The FAA an Elbit Systems will work together to study operational concepts for the use of Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) in helicopters. The study will help lay the foundation for the future implementation of EFVS in rotorcraft.

Dream Chaser To Use Europe's Next-Gen Docking System

Agreement Finalized With ESA And Industrial Team

ESA and a team of European industrial contractors led by QinetiQ have finalized an agreement with Sierra Nevada Corporation for the use of Europe’s International Berthing Docking Mechanism on the Dream Chaser spaceplane.

Flying Cell Phone Towers Go Mainstream

Drone Weighing Under 55 Pounds Will Provide 4G Cell Phone Service

Private, Virginia-based technology firm Fenix Group has partnered with Martin UAV, a Texas based manufacturer of rugged utility drones to launch the world's first under-55-lbs. drone capable of providing fully functional 4G cell phone service. The feat may be a world's first, and the company sees huge potential for government and industry.

FAA Restricts Drone Operations Over Selected Military Bases

The Order Affects 133 Military Facilities

The FAA is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations over 133 military facilities. This is the first time the agency has instituted airspace restrictions that specifically apply only to unmanned aircraft, popularly known as “drones.” The authority under § 99.7 is limited to requests based on national security interests from the Department of Defense and U.S. federal security and intelligence agencies.

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NASA's Cassini Mission Prepares For 'Grand Finale' At Saturn

Will Dive Into The Gap Between Saturn And Its Innermost Ring On April 26

NASA's Cassini spacecraft, in orbit around Saturn since 2004, is about to begin the final chapter of its remarkable story. On Wednesday, April 26, the spacecraft will make the first in a series of dives through the 1,500-mile-wide gap between Saturn and its rings as part of the mission’s grand finale.

Jeppesen Teams With Wingly To Support General Aviation Flight Sharing

Will Offer Discounted VFR Coverage For Pilots Sharing Flights Through The App

Jeppesen has teamed with Wingly, a leading UK-based flight sharing organization, to encourage the connection of private pilots and passengers interested in sharing the costs and benefits of general aviation flight.

Klyde Morris (04.10.17)

Klyde Gets Pretty Depressed At Tax Time... For A Number of Aero-Reasons

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

AAROI-EMAC, Leonardo Sign HEMS Agreement

Anaesthesiologists And First Responders Join Hands With Leonardo Technology For A Better Emergency Medical Service

A cooperation agreement between Leonardo, the main Italian industrial company and a world leader in the helicopter field, and AAROI-EMAC, association representing over 10,000 Physicians Anaesthetists of Critical Care, was recently signed in Vergiate, in Italy. Among its objectives there is the implementation of scientific, technical and organizational developments in the delicate and fundamental healthcare sectors in which they operate.

Airborne 04.07.17: Harrison Ford Forgiven, Continental AD?, Airbus A319neo

Also: FAA Bill, Barnstorming, 30 737 MAXs, Allianz UAS, Tatenhill Aviation, Kaney Aerospace, Citation Mustang Sim

An attorney for actor and pilot Harrison Ford says he will not face any sanctions or restrictions on his pilot certificate for landing on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport on February 13. Attorney Stephen Hofer said that the FAA conducted a full investigation, including an interview with Mr. Ford. The agency "determined that no administrative or enforcement action was warranted," Hofer noted. "The agency acknowledged Mr.Ford's long history of compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, and his cooperative attitude during

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.10.17)

Aero Linx: The Kentucky Aviation Association The Kentucky Aviation Association is a non-profit corporation organized under the 501(c)(6) federal tax c?ode. We foster and promote aviation facilities, safety, industry, business, recreation, and aerospace education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and pool and bring together the various interests and talents of individuals, bureaus, agencies, departments, professional people, and municipalities, for those purposes.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.10.17): Estimated (EST)

Estimated (EST) When used in NOTAMs “EST” is a contraction that is used by the issuing authority only when the condition is expected to return to service prior to the expiration time. Using “EST” lets the user know that this NOTAM has the possibility of returning to service earlier than the expiration time. Any NOTAM which includes an “EST” will be auto−expired at the designated expiration time.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.10.17)

"U.S. military facilities are vital to the nation’s security. The FAA and the Department of Defense have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these 133 facilities. The restrictions will be effective April 14, 2017.There are only a few exceptions that permit drone flights within these restrictions, and they must be coordinated with the individual facility and/or the FAA. Operators who violate the airspace restrictions may be subject to enforcement action, including potential civil penalties and criminal charges." Source: From an FAA Press release announcing the FAA's decision to restrict drone flights at 133 military facilties across the USA.

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