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May 01, 2017

Airborne 05.01.17: Mooney Acclaim Ultra, Blue Angels Mishap, Lancair USA

Also: Park Drones, SpaceX Landings, Gazelle 50th, C919 Airliner, RCJudge, Bombardier CS100, Evada

Despite recent turmoil that has accompanied the loss of their CEO, Mooney International is touting the first flight of a production M20V Acclaim Ultra. The first production M20V lifted off to begin its pre-delivery flight test program late last week, allowing Mooney's flight test team to put the new airplane through its initial paces for just over an hour and a half. Both the new Acclaim and Ovation Ultras received FAA certification last month - and the factory is now beginning to ramp-up to first del

Airborne 05.01.17: Mooney Acclaim Ultra, Blue Angels Mishap, Lancair USA

Also: Park Drones, SpaceX Landings, Gazelle 50th, C919 Airliner, RCJudge, Bombardier CS100, Evada

Despite recent turmoil that has accompanied the loss of their CEO, Mooney International is touting the first flight of a production M20V Acclaim Ultra. The first production M20V lifted off to begin its pre-delivery flight test program late last week, allowing Mooney's flight test team to put the new airplane through its initial paces for just over an hour and a half. Both the new Acclaim and Ovation Ultras received FAA certification last month - and the factory is now beginning to ramp-up to first deliveries of the new aircraft scheduled to begin in June. Acclaim Ultras will be first of the series to be delivered, followed later by new M20U Ovation Ultras. The need for precisi

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Elbit Systems To Develop A Combined Vision System (CVS) For Commercial Aviation

Will Be Integrated Into The Primary Flight Display For Commercial Aviation

Elbit Systems is offering a Combined Vision System (CVS) for primary flight displays, including both video feed from the Company’s certified ClearVision Enhanced Vision System (EVS) product line and from the Synthetic Vision System (SVS), allowing intuitive flight visualization in degraded weather conditions.

Gogo Bolsters Inflight Connectivity Capacity Over North America And The Pacific

SES To Provide Unprecedented Capacity To Flights Serving Hawaii, Alaska And Trans-Pacific Routes

SES has announced that Gogo has signed a new capacity deal to enhance inflight connectivity services on key air travel routes over North America and the Pacific Ocean.

First A350 XWB Delivered To Asiana Airlines

Becomes 12th Airline To Operate The New Airliner

Asiana Airlines of South Korea has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the 12th airline to operate the twin engine widebody airliner.

DJI Geofences Much Of Iraq And Syria

Goal Is To Prevent ISIS From Using Its Drones

Following reports of ISIS weaponizing small UAVs, DJI has reportedly taken steps to keep the radical Islamic group from using its aircraft.

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Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Names John Goglia Chairman

Served On The NTSB From August 1995 To June 2004

The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) announces the selection of its new chairman, The Honorable John Goglia.

Illinois High School To Offer Private Pilot Ground School Program

Partnering With Lake In The Hills Airport In Algonquin, IL

A high school district in the greater Chicago area is partnering with Lake in the Hills Airport (3CK) to offer ground school to students.

Countdown To Cassini's Grand Finale

Spacecraft Has Spent Nearly 13 Years In Orbit Around Saturn

After nearly 13 years in orbit around Saturn, the international Cassini–Huygens mission is about to begin its final chapter: the spacecraft will perform a series of daring dives between the planet and its rings, leading to a dramatic final plunge into Saturn's atmosphere on 15 September.

Clay Lacy Announces Quest Kodiak Tour of California

Nine Cities On The Tour In Early May

Clay Lacy Aviation has released a full list of California cities where it will display the versatile 10-place, Kodiak turboprop. The tour provides an excellent opportunity to see and experience the ultra-modern Kodiak, with its unmatched safety and performance, whether on short back-country airstrips or large city runways.

Lockheed Martin Delivers New Capabilities For F-35 Logistics System

The Upgraded Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) Is Approved for Installation At F-35 Sites

Lockheed Martin's next iteration of the F-35's Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) has been approved for installation at U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy F-35 sites. Along with a number of improvements to the system's baseline, the upgrade delivers significant enhancements for managing forward operations and sustainment.

Prince Georges County, MD Police Arrest Drone Operator In College Park

Flew Near A Police Helicopter

The Prince Georges County (MD) Police Department Homeland Security Division has arrested a suspect after he was caught flying a drone in restricted airspace in the area of the five-alarm fire in College Park today. The suspect is 24-year-old Trevon Miller of Baltimore Avenue in College Park.

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Candidate In CT Governor's Race Draws Drone Questions

Video Captured Over State Capitol, Which Is In Class D Airspace

Video captured by a drone of the Connecticut Capitol used in a campaign piece for Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Joe Visconti may land the candidate in hot water.

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Aero-TV: Guimbal at Heli-Expo 2017 - The Next-Gen Helicopter Trainer?

Safety Features Distinguish The G-2 Aircraft, Founder Says…

The helicopter training market has traditionally been a tough nut to crack, but Guimbal Helicopteres is looking to make the move into that segment.

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Airborne 04.28.17: Perlan Mission II, DJI VR Goggles, Pilot... NOT!

Also: American Airlines, Airborne-NextGen, Biofuel, ATR 72-600, Gogo, Drone Drive, L3 Aviation

Airbus Perlan Mission II, an initiative to fly a glider to the edge of space to collect insights on high-altitude flight, weather, and climate change, returned to flight this week. Pilots Jim Payne and Miguel Iturmendi achieved its highest altitude to date, reaching 30,615 feet. Perlan 2 will spend spring soaring in mountain wave conditions in the skies above the Sierra Nevada, before deploying in May to Argentina. “This past year our team gained invaluable insight and experience from flying the glider i

Aero-TV: Guimbal at Heli-Expo 2017 - The Next-Gen Helicopter Trainer?

Safety Features Distinguish The G-2 Aircraft, Founder Says…

The helicopter training market has traditionally been a tough nut to crack, but Guimbal Helicopteres is looking to make the move into that segment. Helicopteres Guimbal founder and CEO Bruno Guimbal told Aero-News CEO and editor in chef Jim Campbell at HAI that the company had some initial success in the training segment in Europe five or six years ago, and first entered the U.S. market in 2015.

First Flight: Production Mooney Acclaim Ultra

Mooney Prepares For Deliveries Of The Newest M20, This June

Despite recent turmoil that has accompanied the loss of key personnel and (just days ago) their CEO, Mooney International is touting the first flight of a production M20V Acclaim Ultra as signs that the company still has a lot going for it. The first production M20V lifted off to begin its pre-delivery flight test program late last week, allowing Mooney's flight test team to put the new airplane through its initial paces for just over an hour and a half. Both the new Acclaim and Ovation Ultras received FAA certification last month - and the factory is now beginning to ramp-up to full production capacity as first deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in June. Acc

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FAA Publishes First Set Of UAS Facility Maps

Intended To Streamline The Commercial Drone Authorization Process

The FAA has published more than 200 facility maps to streamline the commercial drone authorization process. The maps depict areas and altitudes near airports where UAS may operate safely. But drone operators still need FAA authorization to fly in those areas.

Evolution Aircraft Expands Lineup

Piston/Turbine 'Almost-Rocketship' Line Expands From Two To Four Models

Evolution Aircraft Company has upgraded their product line by adding two additional Turbine models to their lineup of experimental aircraft kits. In addition to adding two models, each Evolution Turbine now comes equipped with the new ETouch Flightdeck Interface that revolutionizes the situational awareness of the pilot. Kevin Eldredge, the President Evolution Aircraft Company explains, “While the EVOT-750 and Lycoming piston model offer a great range of performance, we found that two additional engines from Pratt & Whitney that will bolt right on our Evolution kit will give you even more fantastic performance. The EVOT-550 with the PT6-21 turbine engine offers an in

Karma Reintroduction Boosts GoPro's First Quarter

Company Performed Above Expectations

The reintroduction of the GoPro Karma drone helped boost the company's first quarter, but it still reported a loss of about 44 cents per share.

Air Canada To Operate Biofuel Flights

Testing Supports Environmental Research On Contrails And Emissions

Air Canada has announced its participation in the Civil Aviation Alternate Fuel Contrail and Emissions Research project (CAAFCER), a research project led by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to test the environmental benefits of biofuel use on contrails. This project will use advanced sensing equipment mounted on a research aircraft operated by the NRC to measure the impact of biofuel blends on contrail formation by aircraft on five biofuel flights operated by Air Canada between Montreal and Toronto in the coming days weather permitting.

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FAA Certifies Pro Line Fusion Upgrade For Citation CJ3 Flight Deck

New Avionics To Be Installed By Duncan Aviation At Three Location

The FAA has certified an upgrade to the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics for the Cessna Citation CJ3 business jet. The upgrade is available throughout the U.S. from Duncan Aviation’s three main full-service facilities and a number of its 26 avionics satellite and workaway locations, and Textron Aviation’s 12 company-owned service centers.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.01.17): Standard Instrument Departure (SID)

Standard Instrument Departure (SID) A preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) air traffic control (ATC) departure procedure printed for pilot/controller use in graphic form to provide obstacle clearance and a transition from the terminal area to the appropriate en route structure. SIDs are primarily designed for system enhancement to expedite traffic flow and to reduce pilot/controller workload. ATC clearance must always be received prior to flying a SID.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.01.17)

Aero Linx: Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association (ORBAA) Welcome to the Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association (ORBAA). ORBAA promotes Business Aviation in the Ohio area and is loosely affiliated with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). ORBAA meetings bring a wealth of information to attendees interested in supporting Business Aviation. Please come to one of our meetings. All are invited!

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.01.17)

"GoPro is executing a turnaround. We had a great first quarter and feel good about our outlook for the second quarter. We remain on track toward our goal of returning to full-year non-GAAP profitability in 2017." Source: From a press release in which Nicholas Woodman, GoPro's Founder and CEO, commented on the fact that the reintroduction of the GoPro Karma drone helped boost the company's first quarter, though it still reported a loss of about 44 cents per share. GoPro reported revenues of $218.6 million for the first quarter of 2017. That's up from $183.5 million in the first quarter last year.

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