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October 07, 2020

Airborne 10.07.20: New Airborne Host, KingAir 360, VBACE, 737 MAX

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Textron has confirmed the issuance of a Type Certificate by the FAA for its newest flagship twin turbo-prop Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER aircraft, paving the way for customer deliveries to commence in the coming weeks -- but they're going to have to wait for ANN's order until... ANN actually has the money... darn it. Announced just last August, the Beechcraft King Air 360 demonstrates the company's commitment to ongoing product development, bringing the latest innovations to the legendary aircraft and providing added value for customers. Like many others shut out of real-live convention efforts, NBAA has announced their first-ever online business aviation trade show, the Virtual Business Avi

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FAA Takes Another Step Towards Boeing 737 MAX Return

Comment Period On The Draft FSB Report Will Last Through November 2, 2020

The FAA posted the draft Flight Standardization Board (FSB) report on the proposed pilot training for the Boeing 737 MAX Tuesday afternoon, as FSBR B737. The report incorporates the recommendations from the Joint Operations Evaluation Board (JOEB) which recently met for nine days. The JOEB was comprised of civil aviation authorities from the United States, Canada, Brazil, and the European Union. The comment period on the draft FSB report will last through November 2, 2020. The FAA will publish a final FSB report after reviewing and addressing public comments on the draft FSB Report.

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Almost 100 years after American aviator Amelia Earhart took her first flight, her resting place has yet to be found but a local aviation group is hoping to find an answer. It’s one of aviation’s greatest mysteries, what happened to Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan, after they disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during her final flight in 1937. Dynamic Aviation has loaned its Beechcraft Model-18 aircraft to be used in new testing performed by Nauticos, a deep ocean exploring organization and Coll

“ALPA Calls On Congress To Immediately Pass Standalone Legislation..."

The White House announced that it will cease negotiations for economic protections that would assist tens of thousands of aviation workers. Capt. Joe DePete (pictured), president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following statement: “Today is a sad day for our nation, the U.S. aviation industry, and the workers who help keep our skies safe and our world connected. Despite bipartisan support for the most effective job-loss prevention measure on record, the president signaled today that he instructed negotiators to end talks with Congress over a COVID-19 relief bill, which included an extension of the Payroll Support Program (PSP). Wi

From 2009: CEO Mark Van Tine Discusses the Future of Electronic Chart Technology

At the National Business Aviation Association’s 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2009), exhibitors displayed the latest in aviation technology. Aero-TV took the opportunity to speak with President and CEO of Jeppesen, Mark Van Tine, about what’s on the horizon for the company and the future of paperless flight bags. Just days before the start of NBAA2009, Jeppesen announced two significant advancements for their electronic chart services.

Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty Is Now In Service

Bombardier has confirmed that their Learjet 75 Liberty is now in service. Their first delivery went to long-time Learjet operator Alex Lyon & Son, an auctioneering firm that operates throughout the United States and beyond. The Learjet 75 Liberty’s six-seat configuration reportedly features the segment’s only Executive Suite, where passengers can stretch out thanks to the nearly three feet of legroom. This jet is also available in an eight-seat configuration. A standard pocket door behind the cockpit delivers a quiet flight.

Pilatus PC-12 STC's With True Blue Power Main Ship Battery

Finnoff Aviation Products Now Offering Lithium-Ion Main Ship Battery Upgrade

True Blue Power announced Finnoff Aviation Products has selected the company’s TB44 (46 amp-hour) main ship battery for a lithium-ion battery Supplemental Type Certification (STC) kit, available on Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 single-battery aircraft. An amendment to include dual-battery aircraft is currently in progress. “We are especially impressed with the significant weight savings of 32 pounds over the lead acid battery, as well as the high and low temperature advantages—without having to remove the battery in cold-soak conditions,” said Pat Finnoff, Vice President of Marketing for Finnoff Aviation Products. “This especiall

Customized for Public Safety and Enterprise Drone Operators

Fortress UAV is now offering a Drone Field Repair Kit to their available products for public purchase. The Drone Field Repair Kit will serve as an emergency option for drone operators who need a quick fix for maintenance while on-site during a drone mission. The Fortress UAV Drone Field Repair Kits are the size of a typical small toolbox and include all the necessary consumable quick-fix parts and accessories to quickly get your drone back in the air. The kits are small enough to be easily transported in a car or SUV to the drone mission site. Drone Field Repair Kits will be personalized for the operator’s drone make and model. Fortress UAV will also offer various kit levels (Standa

At 1432, Over Lower Grey Cloud Island, The Target Disappeared

On September 13, 2020, at 1432 central daylight time, a Cessna 172I airplane, N8488L was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. Radar data showed the airplane depart SGS at 1428, climbing to about 1,800 ft mean sea level, and proceed southbound before it turned southeast-bound over Upper Grey Cloud Island. At 1432, over Lower Grey Cloud Island, the target disappeared. Another airplane, inbound for landing at SGS, captured N8488L in a video and still photographs as it descended.

AD 2020-20-07 Requires Initial And Repetitive Borescope Inspections (BSIS) Or Visual Inspections Of The IPC Shaft Assembly

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Trent 1000-AE3, Trent 1000-CE3, Trent 1000-D3, Trent 1000-G3, Trent 1000-H3, Trent 1000-J3, Trent 1000-K3, Trent 1000-L3, Trent 1000-M3, Trent 1000-N3, Trent 1000-P3, Trent 1000-Q3, Trent 1000-R3, Trent 7000-72, and Trent 7000-72C model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by a report of crack findings in the front air seal on the intermediate-pressure compressor (IPC) shaft assembly during the stripping of a flight test engine. This AD requires initial and repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) or visual inspections

AD 2020-18-16 Requires Modifying The Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS)

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by the FAA's analysis of the Model 767 fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This AD requires modifying the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) to prevent development of an ignition source inside the center fuel tank due to electrical fault conditions. This AD also provides optional actions for cargo airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective November 10, 2020.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.07.20): Jet Route

Jet Route A route designed to serve aircraft operations from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including flight level 450. The routes are referred to as “J” routes with numbering to identify the designated route; e.g., J105.

Aero-News Quote of the Day “We are especially impressed with the significant weight savings of 32 pounds over the lead acid battery, as well as the high and low temperature advantages—without having to remove the battery in cold-soak conditions. This especially speaks to the PC-12, which is so suitable for these adverse weather situations.” Source: Pat Finnoff, Vice President of Marketing for Finnoff Aviation Products, discussing the recent STC with True Blue Power’s TB44 (46 amp-hour) main ship battery for a lithium-ion battery Supplemental Type Certification (STC) kit, available on Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 sing