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June 20, 2019

AMA Drone Report 06.20.19: FAA LoA, SAFEDrone, EU-Wide Rules

Also: ANN Oshkosh Coverage, Uber Eats Delivery By Drone, CA State Fair Drone Show

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 requires all flying sites within controlled airspace to have a letter of agreement (LOA) with air traffic control (ATC) facilities. AMA is working directly with the FAA to prioritize this work and ensure that you have the protections you need to continue to fly. However, we need some additional information to accomplish this. Recently, emails have been sent to club officers to ensure correct completion of an FAA questionnaire to obtain the information needed for this LOA. Multiple submis

AMA Drone Report 06.20.19: FAA LoA, SAFEDrone, EU-Wide Rules

Also: ANN Oshkosh Coverage, Uber Eats Delivery By Drone, CA State Fair Drone Show

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 requires all flying sites within controlled airspace to have a letter of agreement (LOA) with air traffic control (ATC) facilities.AMA is working directly with the FAA to prioritize this work and ensure that you have the protections you need to continue to fly. However, we need some additional information to accomplish this. Recently, emails have been sent to club officers to ensure correct completion of an FAA questionnaire to obtain the information needed for this LOA. Multiple submissions for the same flying site will delay the process of an LOA, so the email was sent only to club officers to coordinate this effort. SAFEDrone is a classroom protocol for traini

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Global Hawk Drone Shot Down By Iran

Claims The Aircraft Was Violating Their Airspace, U.S. Disagrees

A U.S. Navy RQ-4A Global Hawk reconnaissance drone was shot down by Iran over the Strait of Hormuz late Wednesday (local time) in what the U.S. is calling an "unprovoked attack".

Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce New Commitment For Five 777 Freighters

New Purchase Expands Airline 777 Freighter Order Book

Qatar Airways has announced a commitment today to purchase five additional 777 Freighters from Boeing. The deal, valued at $1.8 billion at list prices, was unveiled at the Paris Air Show and signed in the presence of His Excellency Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, Qatari Minister of Transport and Communications.

NAC To Acquire Up To 100+ ATRs

Landmark Deal Valued At Over $2 Billion

Regional aircraft leasing specialist NAC and ATR, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer, have signed a Letter of Intent for 35 firm ATR -600s, with options for a further 35 and purchase rights for another 35. The deal represents a seal of long-term confidence from the number one regional aircraft lessor whose desire to focus on the most efficient and sustainable technology has led them to invest in the ATR 72-600.

FAA Issues SAIB For Certain ELTs

Some G-Switches Showing Signs Of Deterioration Or Complete Failure

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) to alert aircraft owners and operators with installations of certain ACR Electronics, Inc. (ACR)(formerly Artex Aircraft Supplies, Inc. and Chelton Avionics, Inc. and doing business as Wulfsberg Electronics) emergency locator transmitters that the ELT may not transmit alert and location signals in case of an accident due to an inoperative or a deteriorated G-switch.

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Kopter’s SH09 Third Prototype (P3) Flies Higher And Faster In Sicily

P3 Completed 34 Flights In Sicily, Reaching An Overall 100 Flight Test Hours

In March 2019, Kopter transferred its third prototype (P3) aircraft and a team of 20 flight test engineers, pilots and mechanics to Sicily to set up an additional flight test base in Pozzallo.

Airbus Helicopters Supports Modernization Of Training Center In Ukraine

H225 Full Flight Simulator To Be Set Up, Early Delivery Of Training Helicopters Announced

Airbus Helicopters has accelerated the set-up of new pilot and technician training capabilities in Ukraine. The company will be delivering an H225 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) that will be based in Krementchuk, as well as delivering the first two H125 for pilot training purposes by the end of December 2019.

GA-ASI Supports ATC Demonstration

NLR Simulation Demonstrates Successful Integration Of SkyGuardian Into European Airport And ATM System

On May 28-29, 2019, the Netherlands Research Laboratory (NLR) worked with and authorized General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to conduct a simulated flight demonstration where civil Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) in an ATC Tower and Terminal Approach Facility managed the flight of a Medium-altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in a busy civilian airport like a manned aircraft. The flight featured a simulated MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPA, which is designed and developed by GA-ASI.

CAE Presents Its First CAE Women In Flight Ambassadors

Scholarship Winners Announced At The Paris Air Show

CAE has announced the names of the first three winners of its 2019 CAE Women in Flight scholarship program. CAE’s new Women in Flight ambassadors will help drive awareness and promote the pilot profession among women, as well as diversity in aviation.

UA Presents New Fly-By-Sight Concept With Interactive-SVS

Pilot Control Of InSight Flight Deck By ‘Look And Select’ Menu System

Universal Avionics is showcasing its Interactive-Synthetic Vision System (i-SVS) during the 2019 Paris Air Show. The innovative operator’s sight-control concept allows pilots to easily select entities on the company’s conformal SkyLens Head-Wearable Display (HWD), sending it directly to the InSight Display System.

U.K. Red Arrows Expand Their Canadian Presence During North American Tour

Visit To Miramar, CA Also Added To The Schedule

The U.K. Royal Air Force Red Arrows demonstration team has added two Canadian stops to its North American tour, which now kicks off August 7 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Boom Supersonic Signs 7-Year Extension With Stratasys For 3D Printing

Airplane Manufacturer Leverages F900 3D Printer To Produce Hundreds Of Parts For New Supersonic Demonstrator Aircraft

Stratasys is deepening its partnership with Boom Supersonic – the Colorado-based company building history’s fastest supersonic airliner. In signing a seven-year agreement extension, the companies are further accelerating adoption of additive manufacturing for 3D-printed flight hardware.

Gone West: Jack E. Swope

Was One Of The First Licensed Skydivers In The United States

Jack E. Swope, 92, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was one of the first licensed skydivers in America. He built an airport on his property in Cloverdale, where he and Thelma enjoyed flying family and friends all over the country in one of his many airplanes.

AFRL XQ-58A UAV Completes Second Successful Flight

All Objectives Met During 71-Minute Flight

The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator, a low-cost unmanned air vehicle, successfully completed all test objectives during a 71-minute flight, June 11, at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona.

Airborne 06.19.19: Skydive Record, UAL Discrimination Suit, Textron Jobs

Also: ASKA Flying Car, SpaceX Sues U.S., Mitsubishi MU-2 SAIB, Aviation Safety Resources

An international team of 20 skydivers are claiming a new world record by completing four different formations on the same skydive while flying in an upright position on Sunday, May 26. The team traveled from around the globe for the record event at Skydive Spaceland—Houston in Rosharon, Texas. After leaping from an aircraft more than 16,000 feet above the ground, the group built the formations flying in a position that looks like sitting in a chair—“upright” in skydiving lingo. They had less

Elwell Addresses Commercial Space Panel At Paris Air Show

Says The U.S. Will Lead the World And Beyond In Commercial Space Transportation

Before an aerospace industry Commercial Space Panel at the Paris Air Show this week, Acting FAA Administrator Daniel K. Elwell told participants that the Department of Transportation is building a regulatory framework to retain United States leadership and enable the limitless potential and possibilities of commercial space.

AUVSI Urges Overall Airspace Management Approach To UAS Security

Testimony Before The Senate Commerce Committee Subcommittee On Security Calls For Accelerated Federal Rulemakings, Holistic Policy Solutions To Keep The Skies Secure

At a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Subcommittee on Security this week, Brian Wynne, president and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), called for accelerated federal rulemakings and the development of holistic policy solutions that provide the framework to keep the nation’s skies secure.

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American Airlines Agrees To Order 50 Airbus A321XLRs

Converting 30 A321neo Order Slots, Adding 20 More Airplanes

American Airlines will acquire 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the new longer-range version of Airbus’ hugely successful A321neo. The purchase agreement includes the conversion of 30 of American’s existing A321neo slots to A321XLRs and incremental orders for an additional 20 A321XLRs.

Korean Air Announces Intent To Acquire 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Carrier Plans To Modernize Its Fleet With 20 New Super-Efficient 787-10 Airplanes And 10 More 787-9s

Boeing, Korean Air and Air Lease Corporation announced at the Paris Air Show the airline plans to add 30 new 787 Dreamliner airplanes to its fleet, with a commitment to purchase 10 new 787-10s and 10 additional 787-9 airplanes valued at $6.3 billion at current list prices. As part of this agreement, Korean Air will also lease 10 787-10s from ALC.

ICAS Foundation Names New CEO

Michael Kaufman Brings 30 Years Of Not-For-Profit Experience To The Role

The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation has named Michael Kaufman as its full-time executive director/CEO. He will assume his new position on July 15.

Longview Aviation Capital Subsidiary Viking Signs Multi-Aircraft Sales Agreement

Will Deliver Six New Next Generation CL-515 Aerial Firefighter & Multi-Role Amphibious Aircraft In 2024

Longview Aviation Capital and its subsidiary Viking Air Limited have announced a seven aircraft sales contract for six new-production CL-515 aircraft and one CL-415EAF.

Gone West: ANN Mascot Anjin G Shepherd

Dear Lord... Please Help Me To Be The Person My Dog Thinks I Am

We've had a rough many weeks recently... lots to do, some medical issues that would not go away... until recently (and thankfully without long-term ill effect) -- and LOTS of work to do to keep up with ANN as well as our new AeroPReneuer company and a few new additions to the Airborne line-up. Worse... we're working a few really tough stories that, if they turn out to be what we fear, could have a decidedly negative impact on the aviation biz... and as much as we hate to do them; do them we must because we've always promised you our best and most honest efforts. It's not easy work... but there are things, here at home, that have made it all immeasurably more accomplishable. I hav

Appareo Acquires Aerovie

Says Planned Enhancements To Aerovie Will Result In The Industry’s Most Advanced EFB

Appareo has announced its acquisition of Aerovie, LLC, developer of the Aerovie electronic flight bag (EFB) suite that includes AHRS and synthetic vision, VFR sectional, IFR low/high, and geo-referenced approach charts.

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AMA Drone Report 06.13.19: UK Drone Protest, New Amazon UAV, SafeAir Mavic

Also: Drone Safety At UAS Symposium, Microsoft FlightSim, Urban Air Mobility, Drone Airspace Webinar

Model airplane pilots in the UK are taking issue with proposed drone regulations set to go into effect in November, saying that the new rules could cause harm to their long-standing hobby. Representatives of the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) met the Aviation Minister Baroness Vere last week to discuss the situation. Under the proposal, the UK CAA would require the operators of all unmanned aircraft, including model airplanes, to pay a registration fee equivalent to about $21, acquire a license

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.20.19)

“Careless and clueless operators can pose safety risks and paint responsible, legal UAS operations in a negative light, while criminal behavior can jeopardize the security of our airspace.” Source: AUVSI president and CEO Brian Wynne, in testimony before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Security.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.20.19): Unpublished Route

A route for which no minimum altitude is published or charted for pilot use.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.20.19)

Ralph Nadar Tells FAA’s 'Boeing-Biased' Officials: 'Recuse Yourselves or Resign'

In an opinion piece posted on the website Common Dreams, longtime self-proclaimed consumer advocate Ralph Nadar has harsh words for some FAA officials in the wake of the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX.

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