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June 22, 2018

Airborne 06.22.18: Ballooning Record, Vietnam Pilot Returns, B-1B Resumes

Also: Surf Air Defaults, Chicago Airports Chief Resigns, FAA Has Openings, AAL Executive Cuts

After more than 6 months of preparation pilot Bill Smith of Louisville, KY completed a flight to nearly 32,000 ft. on Saturday June 16. According to a Balloon Federation of America Facebook post, Bill flew his brand new Lindstrand 105 named Phantom during a perfectly executed high altitude flight. The weather conditions were perfect, there wasn't a cloud in the sky and Bill actually covered more vertical distance (6 miles up, 6 miles down) than he did horizontally, landing less than 7 miles from where he took o

Airborne 06.22.18: Ballooning Record, Vietnam Pilot Returns, B-1B Resumes

Also: Surf Air Defaults, Chicago Airports Chief Resigns, FAA Has Openings, AAL Executive Cuts

After more than 6 months of preparation pilot Bill Smith of Louisville, KY completed a flight to nearly 32,000 ft. on Saturday June 16. According to a Balloon Federation of America Facebook post, Bill flew his brand new Lindstrand 105 named Phantom during a perfectly executed high altitude flight. The weather conditions were perfect, there wasn't a cloud in the sky and Bill actually covered more vertical distance (6 miles up, 6 miles down) than he did horizontally, landing less than 7 miles from where he took off. You know that freedom you enjoy? This is about one of the men that kept it safe for you... Maj. James Blair White went missing in Southeast Asia on Nov. 24, 1969. He was

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Latest ATC Spinoff Proposal No More Popular With Industry Than The Last

Plan Included In Trump Administration's Government Reorganization Proposal Meets Continued And Heavy Opposition

Six associations representing the general aviation industry have issued a statement strongly opposing the Trump Administration for including in its government reorganization proposal a failed idea to privatize the FAA's air traffic control services.

TSA Implementing New Rules For Powder In Carry-On Luggage

More Than 12 Ounces May Lead To Enhanced Screening At Checkpoints

If you carry more than 12 ounces of a powdered substance in your carry-on luggage when passing through airport security, you could be subjected to enhanced screening by TSA under rules that go into effect June 30.

FAA Now Has Better, More Precise GPS Coverage Across The U.S.

GEO 5 Joins WAAS, A GPS Signal Error Correcting Network

The FAA's Geosynchronous Earth Orbiting 5 Wide Area Augmentation System navigation payload, developed by Raytheon's Intelligence, Information and Services business, is now operational and fully integrated into the WAAS network. The GEO 5 payload joins two others already on orbit in correcting GPS satellite signal ionospheric disturbances, timing issues, and minor orbit adjustments, giving users increased coverage, improved accuracy, and better reliability.

Gone West: AGROTORS Founder Dr. Carrol Voss

Pioneered The Use Of Helicopters In Aerial Applications

Dr. Carrol Voss, the founder of AGROTORS, Inc., and a pioneer in the use of helicopters in aerial application, died on June 10 at his home in Maine. He was 92 years old.

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Deveron Expands Drone Data Services To U.S. Market

Will Provide 'Cutting Edge' Data Platforms To U.S. Farmers

Deveron UAS Corp. has launched its drone data services in the U.S. market. Deveron will be offering drone data services to its partners across the U.S. midwest, where there are some 127 million acres of farmland.

Alaska Air Cargo Grows Service 40% Across North America

Cargo Capacity Increased To Meet Current And Future Customer Shipments

Alaska Air Cargo has expanded its cargo lift capacity by 40 percent in the continental U.S. by utilizing the 71 Airbus aircraft that became part of the Alaska Airlines fleet as part of its merger with Virgin America. Alaska Air Cargo will utilize the belly space in these aircraft to provide customers with new shipping destinations and increased frequencies throughout the Alaska Airlines system.

Student-Designed Drones Complete Maiden Flight At NLR Facility

Part Of A Drone Design And Development Program In The Netherlands

Last week, a number of remotely piloted aircraft designed by students at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA) completed their maiden flight at a facility of the Netherlands Aerospace Center (NLR). The flight tests were part of a third-year minor called ‘Design, Build and Fly’ (DBF) at HvA, which is aimed at helping students gain expertise and experience in designing, constructing and programming Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), popularly known as ‘drones’. The flights took place under NLR’s responsibility at the Netherlands RPAS Test Centre (NRTC) in Marknesse. Two of the four aircraft successfully completed all elements of the flight test.

Harris Delivers Advanced Environmental Monitoring Sensor For Japanese Satellite

GOSAT-2 Will Increase Ability To Measure Greenhouse Gases From Space

Harris Corporation has delivered an environmental monitoring sensor for the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite-2 (GOSAT-2), which will significantly enhance Japan’s ability to monitor greenhouse gases from space.

Adventure Aviation Chooses Alsim AL250 Simulator

Will Compliment Fleet Of GA Training Aircraft

An AL250 simulator has been purchased by Adventure Aviation in Alberta, Canada. The AL250 will include a real Garmin GTN 650. It will complement the schools fleet of Cessna 172’s, including a 172S Nav III, as well as a Piper twin.

JetBlue Founder Raising Money For Moxy

Looking To Establish A New Low-Cost Carrier

A new low-cost airline flying Bombardier CS300 airliners may be in service by 2020. JetBlue founder David Neeleman is reportedly raising money to launch the low-cost airline that would connect major cities operating from smaller, secondary airports.

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U.K. Man Credits Done With Saving His Life

Was Found Up To His Armpits In A Swampy Area

A man who went missing while walking to his home in Brancaster, Norfolk U.K. through a field Saturday was located by authorities flying a drone, and he credits the aircraft with saving his life.

Air Lease Corporation Places Two Airbus A320-200neo Aircraft With SAS

Deliveries Scheduled For 2019 And 2020

Air Lease Corporation has announced long-term lease agreements with SAS for two new CFM LEAP-1A26-powered Airbus A320-200neo aircraft scheduled for delivery in November 2019 and April 2020.

FAI Grows Its Fleet With The Addition Of Fifth Global Express

Brings Total Fleet To 25 Aircraft

German Special Mission Operator FAI rent-a-jet AG has expanded its fleet of managed aircraft with the addition of a fifth Global Express. This brings FAI’s total fleet to 25, including its 10 managed aircraft.

DHS Blasts U.S. Airlines Over Immigration Row

Reacts To Carriers' Demand To Stop Putting Immigrant Children On Their Airplanes

This week's battle over immigration and separating children from those who brought them illegally into the country ... in some cases their parents ... has spilled over into at row between major U.S. airlines and the Department of Homeland Security.

The Airplane Factory Unveils Its Eagerly Anticipated Sling TSi

Test Article Aircraft Recently Made Its Public Debut In South Africa

The eagerly anticipated Sling TSi test article recently made its public debut in South Africa and will be unveiled at the upcoming EAA Airventure next month.

American Airlines Eyes Executive Cuts

Integration With US Airways Is Nearly Complete

American Airlines is planning to reduce the number of executives working for the company as it wraps up its integration of US Airways.

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USAF Announces Schedule For First KC-46A Delivery

Initial Aircraft Will Be Delivered In October Of This Year

The first KC-26A tanker will be delivered this fall, according to a statement from the U.S. Air Force.

Lindbergh Innovation Forum Planned For AirVenture 2018

Will Feature Prominent Names Who Are Creating the Future of Flight

Leaders from the aviation industry worldwide will offer inspiring and provocative presentations and discussion regarding leading-edge concepts shaping the future of aviation during the Lindbergh Innovation Forum on July 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI.

RemoveDEBRIS Spacecraft Launched From ISS

Employs Airbus Space Debris Capture Removal Technology

The space debris removal technology mission RemoveDEBRIS, led by the Surrey Space Center (SSC) at the University of Surrey, has been launched into orbit from the International Space Station (ISS). RemoveDEBRIS will demonstrate a range of innovative technologies to clean up space debris, with the first Airbus designed and built experiment due for deployment in October 2018.

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Airborne 06.20.18: SubSonex Heads For RENO!, Elvis' BizJet, Chambliss-Red Bull

Also: P&W Geared Turbofan, Tamarack Aerospace, King Air 350ER XP67A Upgrade, NATA Annual Mtg

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

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.22.18)

"Buckling to a false media narrative only exacerbates the problems at our border and puts more children at risk from traffickers. We wish the airlines would instead choose to be part of the solution." Source: Statement from DHS press secretary Tyler Houlton.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.22.18): Neutral Static Stability

The initial tendency of an aircraft to remain in a new condition after its equilibrium has been disturbed.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.22.18)

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