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April 13, 2017

Airborne 04.13.17: EASA's 'Revolutionary' CS-23, Yuneec Breeze, USAF 'Stop-Loss'

Also: Goshawk Grounded, XPONENTIAL 2017, ASTM, Asteroid Fly-By, Trio Autopilot, Airbus A350-1000

EASA Certification Director Trevor Woods presented EASA’s re-written CS-23 certification rules for small aircraft last week, noting that the "EASA CS-23 are new, smart and flexible rules, prepared with and for a safe innovative GA industry." The reorganized CS-23 removes design limitations for manufacturers and thus open the way to innovation. One of our favorite drones from CES 2017, the Yuneec Breeze, will now allow users to stream live video to YouTube, Facebook and other popular social media platfo

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AMA Drone Report 04.13.17: FAA Military Base Restriction, New DJI, Yuneec Breeze

Also: Drone Racing League, Drones And Agricultural Aircraft, San Diego Drone Regs 

OK, drone pilots, the FAA has just issued some new airspace limitations we ALL need to be aware of... Using existing authority under (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations over a current total of 133 military facilities. This is the first time the agency has published airspace restrictions that specifically apply only to drones. The FAA and DoD have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within

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Airborne 04.13.17: EASA's 'Revolutionary' CS-23, Yuneec Breeze, USAF 'Stop-Loss'

Also: Goshawk Grounded, XPONENTIAL 2017, ASTM, Asteroid Fly-By, Trio Autopilot, Airbus A350-1000

EASA Certification Director Trevor Woods presented EASA’s re-written CS-23 certification rules for small aircraft last week, noting that the "EASA CS-23 are new, smart and flexible rules, prepared with and for a safe innovative GA industry." The reorganized CS-23 removes design limitations for manufacturers and thus open the way to innovation. One of our favorite drones from CES 2017, the Yuneec Breeze, will now allow users to stream live video to YouTube, Facebook and other popular social media platforms through the Yuneec app. The company explains that, "With Breeze4k, you can live stream to Facebook, YouTube, or your preferred output using Real-Time Messaging

AMA Drone Report 04.13.17: FAA Military Base Restrictions, New DJI, Yuneec Breeze

Also: Drone Racing League, Drones And Agricultural Aircraft, San Diego Drone Regs  

OK, drone pilots, the FAA has just issued some new airspace limitations we ALL need to be aware of... Using existing authority under (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations over a current total of 133 military facilities. This is the first time the agency has published airspace restrictions that specifically apply only to drones. The FAA and DoD have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these 133 facilities. The restrictions take effect on April 14, 2017, with limited exceptions. Chinese drone giant DJI is reportedly planning an entry

San Diego Adopts Drone Regulations

Tourist Attractions, Sports Teams Support The Move

The city of San Diego, CA has adopted new drone regulations that officials say take into account the concerns of drone operators and enhance safety.

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ULA Set To Hot-Fire Blue Origin BE-4 Engine

Results Of Test Will Determine If The Company Uses The Motor

United Launch Alliance is preparing to conduct a series of hot-fire tests on the Blue Origin BE4 engine, which the company is considering to replace Russian-built RD-180 rocket motors.

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Airbus Names Finalists For 'Fly Your Ideas 2017' Student Competition

Five Teams Compete For The Crown Of Most Innovative And A €30,000 Prize

Airbus has shortlisted the five finalist student teams competing in the fifth edition of the Fly Your Ideas challenge. The radical concepts selected cover a wide range of innovations going from an alternative to satellite imagery, to improved aircraft taxiing, clever ways of boarding, new areas for luggage storage or offering a new business model using existing Airbus aircraft.

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Drones Part Of 2017 Boston Marathon Security Plan

Tethered Drone Will Be Watching The Starting Line At The Race

A tethered drone will be part of the security plan at this year's Boston Marathon, according to a company news release.

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USAF Offering Hefty Retention Bonuses To Aircrews

Annual Bonuses Could Total Up To $455,000 Over A Career

The U.S. Air Force is facing what it calls a "national aircrew crisis", according to Air Force Personnel chief Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, and the service is considering retention bonuses that could total up to $455,000 over a career in an effort to hold onto trained personnel.

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FAA Awards STC for NextGen Flight Deck For PC-12 Retrofit

Innovative Solutions & Support Authorized For The Installation

The FAA has granted an STC to Innovative Solutions & Support for its NextGen Flight Deck for retrofit in the Pilatus PC-12. The NextGen Flight Deck includes an Integrated Flight Management System (IFMS), Electronic Flight Bag, Integrated Standby Unit (ISU), synthetic vision and enhanced vision (FLIR).

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MQ-8C Fire Scout Completes First Test Period Aboard LCS

More Than 37 Recovery Evolutions Conducted Over Seven-Day Sea Trial

The Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scout returned from USS Montgomery (LCS-8) April 11 after completing initial testing aboard a littoral combat ship.

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Vimy Flight Flypast Commemorates The Battle Of Vimy Ridge

Air Canada Proudly Supported The Event

Vimy Flight, a flyover by vintage aircraft at ceremonies in France, commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge last week.

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Bell Helicopter, United Rotorcraft Deliver First EMS Helo In China

Bell 429 Delivered To Reignwood Investment, Ltd.

Bell Helicopter has announced the delivery of a Bell 429 to Reignwood Investment, Ltd., (Reignwood). The aircraft will serve as the first Bell helicopter for Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) missions in China.

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Skydive Cape Cod Files Lawsuit Against The Town Of Chatham

Charges Breach Of Contract And Intentional Interference With A Contract

In response to complaints about noise and safety from residents, the town of Chatham, MA declined to renew a lease with Skydive Cape Cod at Chatham Municipal Airport four years ago.

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Airborne-Unmanned 04.11.17: Military UAS Restrictions, Stratobus, FAI Drone Race

Also: XPONENTIAL 2017, Allianz UAS Drone Insurance, KY Proposes Legislation, London Driverless Shuttle

The FAA is using its existing authority under (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations over a current total of 133 military facilities. This is the first time the agency has instituted airspace restrictions that specifically apply only to unmanned aircraft. The FAA and DoD have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these 133 facilities. The restric

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Backlash At United Over Removed Passenger Continues

CEO Oscar Munoz Continues To Work On Damage Control

United Airlines is pushing a week into the public relations nightmare that erupted when a passenger was dragged from a plane Sunday to make room for four employees on an overbooked flight.

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AMA, DJI To Host sUAS Flight Training For Public Safety Officials In June

Course To Be Held Over Four Days In Indianapolis, IN

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and DJI, in collaboration with Fly-Robotics, will host an introductory small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) course, called UAS4PublicSafety, open to public safety officials from June 21 to 25 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Accident In NY Prompts FAA To Change Procedures

Aircraft Was Directed To Land At An Airport That Had Been Closed For 25 Years In 2015, Pilot Fatally Injured

The fatal injury of a pilot who had been directed to land at an airport that had been closed for 25 years in New York State has led to changes in the way the FAA reviews and reports radar video maps.

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Kissimmee, FL Celebrates The Opening Of Aviator College

New School Will Create Over 60 Jobs In The Region

The City of Kissimmee celebrated the ribbon cutting of Aviator Holdings of Kissimmee Inc. (Aviator College), Tuesday afternoon.  Aviator College is headquartered in Stuart Florida and expanded with a new campus at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM).  Over the next 3 years, the company will create over 60 jobs and will have a company average wage of $40,000, which is 115% above the Osceola County average wage.

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Self-Serve Fuel Will Continue To Be Available At Santa Monica Airport

Aeroplex Group Will Provide Interim Management Of The Self-Fueling Station

The city of Santa Monica has selected Aeroplex Group Partners, a division of the Aeroplex/Aerolease Group, to provide interim management of Santa Monica Municipal Airport’s (SMO) self-serve fueling station effective April 16 following the scheduled departure of American Flyers, the tenant that has been maintaining the facility.

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SpaceX Preps For Top Secret Government Launch

April 30th Is Target Date For Mission With Unspecified Payload

SpaceX is preparing for a launch on April 30th, but the payload is classified.

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Report: Premium Drones Drive Steady Sales

Lower Cost UAVs Continued To Fly Off Shelves During The Holidays

According to a new report from The NPD Group, U.S. dollar sales of drones more than doubled in the 12 months ending February 2017, with a 117 percent increase year-over-year. While premium drones (priced $300+) fueled revenue growth, increased distribution and assortment during the holiday season helped drive unit demand for drones priced between $50- $100.

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Airborne 04.12.17: United Debacle, Sonaca 200, New DJI Drone?

Also: NAFI/King Schools Scholarship, Aeroprakt A-22 LSA, Skyhawk JT-A, K-MAX, Aero-Forensics, Zunum Aero, XTI Aircraft

As the entire world now knows, a passenger was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight in Chicago Sunday night after allegedly being ‘chosen at random’ by a computer to give up his seat. And of course, a video of the incident was posted online, causing an immense uproar on the Internet... one of the most extreme seen to date. Sonaca Aircraft rolled out the Sonaca 200 in a ceremony in Gosselies, Belgium on April 3. In this new version of the Sonaca 200, 80% of the stru

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.13.17)

"I continue to be disturbed by what happened on this flight and I deeply apologize to the customer forcibly removed and to all the customers aboard. No one should ever be mistreated this way." Source: Statement from United Airlines president and CEO Oscar Munoz concerning an incident in which a passenger was bodily dragged off a United flight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.13.17): Elevons

On an airplane, elevons are a single control surface which combines the function of the elevators and ailerons in one.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.13.17)

Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (NZ)

The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's origins date back to the establishment of the Rescue Helicopter Service in 1970. That summer, the Auckland Surf Life Saving Association launched a world first in ocean rescue with the provision of the Hiller 12E helicopter. 

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