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February 12, 2018

Airborne 02.12.18: Perlan II BRS, Bell 505 Search Mission, Pilot Pleads FUI

Also: New A330-800, King Air Boost Pump Failures, CFM Surpass 3,300 Engines, Bangkok Airways ATR 72-600s

BRS Aerospace recently completed the installation of its custom ballistic whole aircraft parachute in the historic Perlan 2 experimental space glider as part of preparations for the 2018 season of Airbus Perlan Mission II. Last September, the Perlan 2 sailplane accomplished a record-setting powerless flight to 52,000 feet over the Andes. Later this year, the Airbus Perlan Mission II all-volunteer team will be attempting to soar the aircraft to over 90,000 feet to set a new world record for winged air

Airborne 02.12.18: Perlan II BRS Chute, Bell 505 Search Mission, Pilot Pleads FUI

Also: New A330-800, King Air Boost Pump Failures, CFM Surpass 3,300 Engines, Bangkok Airways ATR 72-600s

BRS Aerospace recently completed the installation of its custom ballistic whole aircraft parachute in the historic Perlan 2 experimental space glider as part of preparations for the 2018 season of Airbus Perlan Mission II. Last September, the Perlan 2 sailplane accomplished a record-setting powerless flight to 52,000 feet over the Andes. Later this year, the Airbus Perlan Mission II all-volunteer team will be attempting to soar the aircraft to over 90,000 feet to set a new world record for winged aircraft in sustained flight. Bell Helicopter has announced the delivery of two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to Asian Aviation Resources Pte. Ltd. in Cambodia. One of the helico

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Russian Airliner Down Near Moscow

All 71 People On Board Fatally Injured

A Russian airliner has gone down near Moscow resulting in the fatal injury of all 71 people on board. The airliner, an AN-148 operated by Saratov Airlines, went down shortly after takeoff from Orsk, which is about 900 miles southeast of Moscow.

NTSB Opens Docket On Teterboro Aviation Accident Investigation

Releases Over 900 Pages Of Factual Information Related To The Accident

The NTSB opened the public docket Wednesday on its ongoing investigation of a Gates Learjet 35A crash that occurred during a circling approach to a runway at Teterboro Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey, fatally injuring both crewmembers.

CFM Orders Surpass 3,300 Engines For 2017

Production Remains At Historic Rates, Safran Says

Orders for CFM International's two product lines again achieved near-record levels in 2017, with the company booking orders for a total of 3,344 engines, including 474 CFM56 engines (commercial, military and spares) and 2,870 LEAP engines (including commitments and spares).

TSB Canada Releases Runway Incursion Report

Finds Lack Of Coordination Contributed To The 2016 Incident At Calgary International Airport, Alberta

In a recently-released investigation report (A16W0170), the Transportation Safety Board of Canada found that the common practice of clearing aircraft and vehicle movements across an infrequently used runway without prior coordination contributed to a runway incursion at the Calgary International Airport, Alberta, in December 2016. The risk of collisions on runways is on the TSB's Watchlist of issues that must be addressed to make Canada's transportation system even safer.

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Combined Optics, Science Instruments Of NASA's JWST Arrive In CA

Two Halves Of The James Webb Space Telescope Ready To Be Joined Into One Observatory

The two halves of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope now reside at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in Redondo Beach, CA, where they will come together to form the complete observatory.

AIRMARK Aviation Selects Rockwell Collins’ ADS-B Out Solution

Will Upgrade Its Boeing 737-300 Aircraft

AIRMARK Aviation, based in Singapore, has selected Rockwell Collins’ ADS-B Out solution to upgrade four of its Boeing 737-300 aircraft, with an option to fit one more. Work is expected to begin next month and be completed by the middle of 2019.

Two Receive Master Instructor Designation In January

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Two instructors have renewed their first Master Instructor designation in the month of January. Master Instructors LLC said in a news release that all were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority. All obtained their designation through the Master Instructor "Fluid Review" program online.

FAA SAFO Focuses On King Air Boost Pump Failures

Possible Engine Failure Can Result From Improper Fuel Management

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) following a boost pump failure aboard a Beechcraft King Air 90- series airplane. The FAA noted in Safety Recommendation (SR) 16.127 that a boost pump failure in King Air 90-series airplanes leading to automatic crossfeed operation could result in dual engine failure if not managed properly by the pilot.

Swordfish Redefines Tomorrow's Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Aircraft Based On Bombardier Global 6000 Bizjet

Saab’s Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) brings a new level of operational confidence to the global MPA market. The winning combination of Bombardier’s Global 6000 ultra-long-range aircraft, General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada’s acoustics processor and Saab’s pedigree in total airborne surveillance solutions, ensures a new era in maritime air power.

EFW Secures Launch Contract For A321P2F Conversion From Vallair

Will Convert 10 Airplanes From Passenger To Freight Configuration

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between ST Aerospace and Airbus, announced today that it has secured a launch contract from Vallair Solutions Sàrl (Vallair) for its A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion solution. The Germany-based aerospace company will convert 10 A321-200 passenger aircraft to a 14-pallet cargo configuration for Vallair. The first aircraft will be inducted in the last quarter of 2018, scheduled for redelivery by the end of 2019.

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Former Alaska Airlines Pilot Pleads Guilty To Flying Under The Influence

Flight Occurred In 2014, Pilot Has Since Retired

A retired pilot who flew for Alaska Airlines has pleaded guilty to a charge of operating an airliner while under the influence of alcohol.

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Airborne 02.09.18: Falcon Heavy!!!, FAA UAS Symposium, Record Russian Spacewalk

Also: UPS Buys 747-8s, S Korean Mil-Jet Accident, Air Ambulance Decision, Airline Bucks For NASM

Wow... just wow... so many sights to be impressed by... All compressed into a few minutes... Such was the launch of the first Falcon Heavy! SpaceX reached a significant milestone Tuesday with the successful launch of Falcon Heavy carrying Elon Musk's red Tesla Roadster as its "mass simulator". The Falcon Heavy lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 1545 EDT, 15 minutes before the close of its launch window, boosting the roadster into an Earth-Mars orbit around the sun. The rocket performed flawles

DOT IG: FAA Completed STARS At Large TRACONs

But Challenges In Delivering NextGen Capabilities Remain

In a report requested by the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, the DOT Inspector General says that while the FAA has completed the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) at 11 large terminal radar approach control (TRACON) air traffic facilities, the agency has experienced challenges in transitioning from the legacy system to STARS.

ESA, Airbus Sign Partnership Agreement For New ISS Commercial Payload Platform

Public-Private Partnership Sets Framework For Launch And Operations Of The Bartolomeo Payload Platform In 2019

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Airbus have signed a commercial partnership (PPP) agreement for construction, launch and operations of the commercial "Bartolomeo" platform. Airbus' new external payload hosting facility will be attached to the European Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS) from mid-2019.

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The FAA UAS Symposium Is Flying Your Way

To Be Held March 6-8 In Baltimore

The FAA and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host the 3rd Annual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium on March 6-8, 2018 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD.

Bell 505 To Assist In Recovery Of Missing U.S. Military Personnel In SE Asia

Will Help Facilitate The DPAA's Efforts To Repatriate American Remains

Bell Helicopter has announced the delivery of two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to Asian Aviation Resources Pte. Ltd. in Cambodia. One of the helicopters, which will be operated by Helicopters Cambodia, will be used to facilitate the United States Department of Defense’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) in their efforts to find missing U.S. military personnel in Southeast Asia.

Klyde Morris (02.12.18)

Klyde Makes One Of His Most Inspired Observations Yet...

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National GA Award Honorees For 2018 Named

Awards For National Flight Instructor, Aviation Technician, And FAASTeam Rep Of The Year To Be Presented By The FAA At AirVenture

Every year for more than 50 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the FAA have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, and safety.

Royal Brunei Selects LEAP-1A Engine For New A320neos

Will Power Seven New Aircraft For The Carrier

Royal Brunei Airlines, the national flagship carrier of Brunei Darussalam, has selected CFM International's advanced LEAP-1A engine to power seven new Airbus A320neo aircraft scheduled to begin delivery later this year. The engine order is valued at $200 million U.S. at list price; the aircraft order was announced in 2014.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.12.18): Altitude-Azimuth

Altitude-Azimuth A type of telescope mounting that supports the weight of the telescope and allows it to move in two directions to locate a specific target. One axis of support is vertical (called the altitude) and allows the telescope to move up and down. The other axis is horizontal (called the azimuth) and allows the telescope to swing in a circle parallel to the ground. This makes it easy to position the telescope: swing it around in a circle and then lift it to the target. However, tracking an object as the Earth turns is more complicated. The telescope needs to be adjusted in both directions while tracking, which requires a computer to control the telescope.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.12.18)

“We are proud to play a role in the US DPAA’s noble mission to reunite missing United States military personnel with their families and to give an account to the nation. Once again, our thoughts and gratitude go out to all the families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we as Americans enjoy today. We look forward to working with the DPAA and Helicopters Cambodia to ensure the success of both the DPAA and Helicopters Cambodia’s missions throughout Southeast Asia and beyond.” Source: Sameer A. Rehman, managing director of Bell Helicopter Asia Pacific, commenting on the delivery of two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to Asian Aviation Resources Pte. Ltd. in Cambodia.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.12.18)

Aero Linx: Association for Women In Aviation Maintenance Traditionally, most aviation organizations are founded to support pilots. Many in the aviation community felt a need for an organization to support aviation maintenance, in particular, its female members. This brought about the organization of AWAM. AWAM is an international organization, open to both women and men and has membership opportunities for both students and corporations. Our membership consists of maintenance technicians, engineers, teachers, scientists, vendors and pilots that support maintenance in one form or another. Our goal is to help women in aviation maintenance and find ways to network and support each other in this field. F

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