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May 17, 2018

AMA Drone Report 05.17.18: AMA Expo West Upgrades, UAS IPP, Amazon Snubbed

Also: Drones v Flaming Kites, Sherrif Drones, ALPA Is Watching..., Wichita Aviation Pathway

After a number of years in Ontario, California; the highly anticipated 2018 rendition of AMA Expo West will show up in new digs and a somewhat different time of the year. This year, the AMA Expo West team will appear this November 2-4, 2018 at the Fairplex Exposition Center, in Pomona, California. The new location allows for an extensive series of indoor and outdoor events, flights, races and demonstrations -- significantly broadening the scope and reach of the event -- including full scale flyovers, profes

AMA Drone Report 05.17.18: AMA Expo West Upgrades, UAS IPP, Amazon Snubbed

Also: Drones v Flaming Kites, Sherrif Drones, ALPA Is Watching..., Wichita Aviation Pathway

After a number of years in Ontario, California; the highly anticipated 2018 rendition of AMA Expo West will show up in new digs and a somewhat different time of the year. This year, the AMA Expo West team will appear this November 2-4, 2018 at the Fairplex Exposition Center, in Pomona, California. The new location allows for an extensive series of indoor and outdoor events, flights, races and demonstrations -- significantly broadening the scope and reach of the event -- including full scale flyovers, professional demos and some night flying offerings, to boot. DOT has selected 10 state, local and tribal governments as participants in the UAS Integration Pilot Program. First announce

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NASA Announces New Director Of Johnson Space Center

Mark Geyer Named To The Post Effective May 25

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced Monday the selection of Mark Geyer as the next director of the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. He’ll assume the director’s position on May 25, when current Center Director and former astronaut Ellen Ochoa retires after 30 years at the agency.

British Chambers Of Commerce And Unions Support Heathrow Expansion

BCC And TUC Join Forces To Urge Politicians To 'Crack On' With Expanding Heathrow

Britain’s business and trade union movements joined forces to declare that now is the time to expand Heathrow, weeks before Parliament is expected to vote on the critical project.

Insitu, University Of Alaska Fairbanks To Partner In UAS IPP

Will Concentrate On Flight Over Urban Settings, Night Operations, BVLOS

Insitu is partnering with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) in the recently announced FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP).

Avionica And GE Aviation Expand Digital Partnership

JV Accelerates Data Collection And Processing For The Connected Aircraft

Avionica and GE Aviation have expanded their partnership by forming a joint venture through GE's acquisition of an ownership interest in Avionica. The JV allows the companies to accelerate edge processing and wireless connectivity to maximize the value of aircraft data. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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New Book Looks At Great Lakes Region's Contribution To WWII

Included The World's Largest Building Where B-24 Liberators Were Assembled

When FDR determined that the United States and its industrial base would become “The Arsenal of Democracy”, the heart of that institution was to be the Great Lakes region and the blood that would give it life was the red iron ore that fed the blast furnaces where the steel was produced which became the backbone of the war effort. A new book by Wes Oleszewski ... whom you probably recognize as the artist behind "Klyde Morris" ... looks at the contributions of the region to the war effort.

Bird Strikes Cripple AZDPS Helicopter After Search And Rescue Mission

Highly Skilled Ranger 56 Crew Successfully Land Their Crippled Aircraft In An Open Field

On April 29, 2018, at 12:51 a.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) helicopter, Ranger 56, was flying back to the Western Air Rescue base in Kingman after an unsuccessful search for a four-year-old girl north of Williams. During the return flight to base in Kingman, Ranger 56 struck a group of birds.

A330neo Launch Operator Completes Maiden Flight

Airspace Cabin Checks Commences With TAP Air Portugal aircraft

The first A330neo for launch operator TAP Air Portugal - MSN1819 - recently completed its 4:32 hours maiden flight. The aircraft now joins the fleet of two A330-900 test aircraft already performing flight tests since 19 October 2017.

NATO Provides 'Eye In The Sky' For ‘Red Flag’

E-3A Component Jet Relays Vital Information For Exercise

The air war is underway at Red Flag-Alaska 18-1. But fifty miles southwest and ten thousand feet above the dog fighting, a NATO E-3A Component jet circles in its flight pattern, soaking up signals and squawks about the fluid battle space below and providing friendly forces a watchful "eye in the sky" that extends in every direction for hundreds of miles.

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation Announces Two New Associate Members

Deep Space Industries And Parabilis Space Technologies Join The Advocacy Group

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is excited to announce two new members have joined at the Associate Level: Deep Space Industries and Parabilis Space Technologies.

Racing Drones Combatting Flaming Kites Along The Gaza-Israel Border

Israeli UAVs Also Dropping Tear Gas On Protesters

During the protests that erupted along the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip this week, Palestinians launched burning kites across the fence separating the two countries, which led to wildfires that scorched agricultural land and other areas in Israeli territory.

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Boeing: WTO Finds EU Has Not Honored Rulings On European Subsidies To Airbus

U.S. Authorized To Seek Billions In Retaliatory Tariffs On Imports From Europe

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has determined that the European Union (EU) has failed to honor multiple previous rulings and has provided more than $22 billion of illegal subsidies to European aircraft maker Airbus, according to a statement released by Boeing. After examining this case for more than a decade, the WTO has determined the EU must end its unfair business practices and remedy the ongoing harm caused by the illegal subsidies.

FAA Loosens 'Doors Off' Helicopter Flight Ban

Will Allow Flights If Operator Obtains An LOA From The Agency

The FAA has released a modification of its policy banning "doors off" helicopter flights that was put in place following an accident in New York City that resulted in the fatal injury of five passengers aboard the aircraft.

Sen. McCaskill Introduces Air Ambulance Bill

Would Allow States To Regulate Medical Costs Of Air Ambulances, Provide Consumer Protections

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) recently introduced legislation to bring greater transparency and consumer protections to the air ambulance industry, and allow states to better regulate medical costs associated with air ambulance services.

Horsefly Autonomous Drone Package Delivery Pilot Underway In Cincinnati

Truck-Launched Autonomous Drone Making Actual Deliveries To Homes

The HorseFly truck-launched Autonomous Drone Package Delivery System is now making real-life package deliveries to homes in the Cincinnati area in a pilot program with the City of Loveland and the FAA. Consumers in select Cincinnati zip codes opted-in to accept packages from Horsefly via the Workhorse Ares Drone Package Delivery App, which is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing online e-commerce platforms.

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Whirly-Girls Mid-Year Scholarship Cycle In Its Last Week

Applications Due By May 21

The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. announces that they are entering the last week of applications for the 2018 mid-year scholarship season. This mid-year scholarship cycle focuses on providing five women with the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and network by attending one of three industry-leading conferences: The CHC Safety & Quality Summit, HeliSuccess Career Development Seminar, or HAI HELI-EXPO. These awards are suitable for female aviators at all career stages as well as those reentering the industry. Applications are due by May 21st.

Air Accident Expert Believes MH370 Loss Was Intentional

Canadian Investigator Says Pilot Was Committing Suicide With The Airplane

The loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 was not an accident, according to a team of aviation experts who researched the incident for the television program "60 Minutes Australia".

AMA Drone Report 05.10.18: Phantom 4 Pro V2, King Drone Course, Drones v FBI

Also: Uber VTOL Air Taxi, DRL 2018 Season, KS Dept. Of Wildlife UAS Training, Drones to the Rescue

Fans of the iconic DJI Phantom drone can look forward to the release of the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0. The P4P V2.0 uses DJI’s OcuSync transmission technology for high-resolution and low-latency digital video transmission and improves the flight experience by reducing propeller noise by up to 60%. Users who utilize FPV for work or play, can directly connect the P4P V2.0 with their DJI Goggles for an immersive FPV flying experience. The drone boasts 30 minutes of flight time, 7 km transmission range, 5

Bell V-280 Valor Marks Flight Test Milestone

Flies In 'Cruise Mode' For The First Time

The Bell V280 Valor has reached a significant milestone it its flight test program. On May 11, the aircraft flew in "cruise mode" for the first time, reaching a true airspeed of 190 knots.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.17.18)

"[This} final ruling sends a clear message: disregard for the rules and illegal subsidies is not tolerated. The commercial success of products and services should be driven by their merits and not by market-distorting actions." Source: Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president and CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.17.18): Relative Wind

Direction of the airflow produced by an object moving through the air.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.17.18)

FAA Safety Team: "Six Steps to the Perfect Preflight Brief"

This 60 minute webinar will introduce you to websites and tools for conducting a SAFE preflight briefing.

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