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June 19, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 06.19.18: Mexican UAV Fights Crime, Spokane Drones, Ikhana!

Also: K2 & Robotic Skies, Autonomous Aerial Vehicles Competition, K State Grad Cert, Commercial Drones at JFK

A drone operated by authorities in Ensenada, Mexico, led to a significant decrease in overall crime in the city. Ensenada police say that over a few months, their single DJI Inspire 1 drone has led to more than 500 arrests and contributed to an overall 10 percent drop in the crime rate, including a 30 percent drop in residential robberies. Over the past four months, the drone has flown an average of 25 sorties per day. The drone is deployed based on 911 call volume. It is operated from a cen

Airborne-Unmanned 06.19.18: Mexican UAV Fights Crime, Spokane Drones, Ikhana!

Also: K2 & Robotic Skies, Autonomous Aerial Vehicles Competition, K State Grad Cert, Commercial Drones at JFK

A drone operated by authorities in Ensenada, Mexico, led to a significant decrease in overall crime in the city. Ensenada police say that over a few months, their single DJI Inspire 1 drone has led to more than 500 arrests and contributed to an overall 10 percent drop in the crime rate, including a 30 percent drop in residential robberies. Over the past four months, the drone has flown an average of 25 sorties per day. The drone is deployed based on 911 call volume. It is operated from a centralized control room using software developed by Cape, a California-based company. The city of Spokane, WA will soon implement a program using a drone to assist in infrastructure

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First Officers At GoJet Can Now Earn Up To $56,000 In New Hire Bonuses

Compensation Now Among The Highest In The Regional Airline Industry

GoJet Airlines has announced a new bonus package to attract the most qualified pilot candidates to its team. Now with up to $56,000 in bonuses for new hire First Officers, total compensation for GoJet pilots is among the highest in the regional airline industry.

Airbus A330neo En Route To Function And Reliability Tests

Flying Over European Airbus Sites And Visiting 15 Cities Worldwide To Test Aircraft Readiness For Airline Operations

The A330neo, Airbus’ newest widebody aircraft, has embarked on a worldwide tour to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations. As final step in the aircraft certification phase these function & reliability tests, also known as route proving will include ETOPS missions, landing at diversion airports and testing airport handling services. After a fly past over Airbus’ European sites, the A330neo will head for 15 major airports worldwide over five continents, aiming at achieving 150 Flight Test Hours in three trips.

Allegiant Cancels Flights At Orlando-Sanford Airport

Cites Difficulty Getting Newly-Acquired Airbus Airplanes Ready To Fly

Allegiant Airlines cancelled 26 flights late last week to and from Orlando-Sanford Airport (KSFB) and elsewhere across its network due to problems getting recently-acquired Airbus airplanes ready to fly.

Medical Transportation Flight Goes Down En Route To Patient Pickup

Two On Board Fatally Injured When Accident Occurred Shortly After Takeoff

Two people on a flight arranged by Angel Flight East were fatally injured last week when the Beechcraft 58 Baron they were aboard went down shortly after takeoff from South Jersey Regional Airport (KVAY) in Lumberton, NJ.

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Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines Seek Antitrust Immunized Joint Venture

The JV Would Enhance Competition, Benefit Consumers Airlines Say

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines have filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) seeking immunity from antitrust laws to create a joint venture (JV) that promises significant advantages for consumers.

Ohio Research Project Will Monitor Traffic With Unmanned Aircraft

Three-Year Study Conducted By DriveOhio UAS Center And OSU College Of Engineering

The 33 Smart Mobility Corridor is getting even smarter under recently announced plans to study the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), sometimes called drones, to monitor traffic and roadway conditions from the air along the corridor. The three-year study is a partnership between DriveOhio’s UAS Center and The Ohio State University College of Engineering.

Record-Setting NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson Retires

Holds The U.S. Record For Most Cumulative Time In Space

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who holds the U.S. record for most cumulative time in space, has retired from the agency, effective last Friday.

NATA Concludes Successful Annual Meeting And Aviation Business Conference

Report Increased Attendance And Energy

NATA convened its fourth Annual Meeting and Aviation Business Conference at the Grand Hyatt Washington last week. Attendance at the annual event exceeded previous years, driven in part by an agenda addressing opportunities and issues facing the aviation business community.

JCPenney To Sell Three Business Jets

Move Comes After Company CEO Steps Down

JCPenney will be selling off its fleet of three business jets in an effort to contain costs at the legacy retailer.

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AD NUMBER: 2018-12-07

PRODUCT: Certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes.

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AD: Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

AD NUMBER: 2018-11-16

PRODUCT: Certain Engine Alliance (EA) GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 turbofan engines.

AD: Pratt & Whitney Division Turbofan Engines

AD NUMBER: 2018-13-02

PRODUCT: All Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4052, PW4056, PW4060, PW4062, PW4062A, PW4152, PW4156A, PW4158, PW4460, and PW4462 turbofan engine models, including engines identified with suffixes -1C, -1E, -3, -3A, or -3B.

U.S. Office Of Special Counsel Says Unsafe Airplanes Allowed To Fly

Whistleblower Reveals FAA Allowed Airplanes To Fly With Expired Airworthiness Certificates, Registrations

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has sent letters to the President and Congress disclosing that safety inspectors at the FAA have improperly approved aircraft for commercial operations without first reviewing critical safety information that in some cases would have prohibited their operation. Moreover, due to lapses in oversight at FAA’s Civil Aviation Registry, aircraft have operated in the National Airspace System without a valid registration or airworthiness certificate.

NBAA Requests Guidance On Tax Cuts And Jobs Act

Looks For Additional Information On Bonus Depreciation And Deduction Allowances

The NBAA is requesting guidance from the IRS and Department of the Treasury on several provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that directly affect business aviation.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Geico Skytypers Accident

Witness Says Pilot Did Not Appear To Attempt To Recover From Spin

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from the May 30th accident that destroyed an SNJ-2 aircraft flown by the Geico Skytypers, resulting in the fatal injury of the pilot.

GAMA Praises U.S. Congress For Supporting GA

House And Senate Appropriations Committees Move THUD, CJS Bills Forward

Appropriations committees in both the U.S. House and Senate passed legislation late last week that funds general aviation priorities in the Fiscal Year 2019. The bills included the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) appropriations.

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SubSonex Personal Jet Approved For Reno Air Races

Airplane Will Be Showcased At Multiple Events Over The Summer

Sonex Aircraft will collaborate with High Performance Aircraft Group to showcase the SubSonex Personal Jet. High Performance Aircraft Group debuted the SubSonex at this year's Pylon Racing Seminar (also known as "Rookie School") June 7-10 at Reno Stead airport in preparation and training for the National Championship Air Races in September. The SubSonex was taken through various flight scenarios by three-time Reno Gold champion Pete Zaccagnino and exceeded performance expectations.

GoFly Announces 10 Winners In Phase I Of The $2 Million Competition

More Than 160 Teams Competed For The Prize Sponsored By Boeing

A panel of aviation experts has selected 10 winners in the first phase of the GoFly competition sponsored by Boeing.

Remote Tower Testing Resumes At Virginia’s Leesburg Executive Airport

Phase 3a To Get Underway June 25

A mobile air traffic control tower will be operating again this summer at Virginia’s Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO), requiring operators flying under both VFR and IFR to contact the tower. The remote tower concept employs a variety of high-definition cameras and sensors to enable controllers in a remote facility to manage airports that do not have a tower.

Airborne-Unmanned 06.12.18: FAA Restrictions, Drone Innovation Act, Parrot Anafi

Also: UAS Software Startup Kittyhawk, Drone Delivery Canada, Axon And DJI, Airobotic's Autonomous Industrial Drones

At the request of federal security partners, the FAA has been using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)§ 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address concerns about drone operations over national security sensitive facilities by establishing temporary Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) specific flight restrictions. Information on the FAA Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), which defines these restrictions,

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.19.18)

"The plane has been approved for racing, and now we have to get to work in preparation for training enough pilots to create a new race." Source: Three-time Reno Gold champion Pete Zaccagnino, who flew the SubSonex personal jet for approval to compete at the Reno Air Race.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.19.18): Movable Slat

A movable auxiliary airfoil on the leading edge of a wing. It is closed in normal flight but extends at high angles of attack.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.19.18)

Interagency Aviation Training

AMD, DOI bureaus and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are working in collaboration to offer expanded Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) opportunities for DOI and USFS aviation personnel.

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