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March 05, 2020

AMA Drone Report 03.05.20: HUGE RID NPRM Response, AMA's Eval, RID-Now What?

Also: DJI Urges FAA To Reconsider, EAA To FAA: RID Overreach, Elon Musk On Future Fighters, UAV Pilots Picket FAA

 

Wow... just wow. The last count we have for the number of responses to the FAA’s poorly thought-out Remote ID NPRM now stands at an astounding 52,943... which may be a record... but we can't get the FAA to tell us if it is... or isn’t. It’s an astounding number and will require the Feds to undertake MONTHS of study to read through them all, catalog the trending data, and prepare a proper summary for the FAA to examine as they undertake the final rule-making process. A few things come to mind, though, IF the feds do their job properly, there is NO WAY that they can wade through all these responses, study them carefully, and p

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Salvatore Sciacchitano Inaugurates 219th Session Of The ICAO Council

His First As The New President Of The UN Aviation Agency’s Governing Body

Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano opened the 219th ICAO Council session Monday, his first as the new President of the UN aviation agency’s Governing Body.

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UMS Skeldar Launches New V-150 VTOL Platform

Designed As A Partner For The Company's Flagship Skeldar V-200

European rotary UAV manufacturer UMS Skeldar, is launching its new enhanced V-150 Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) platform to support tactical operations including defence forces, surveillance, blue light forces and homeland security.

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NASA Seeks Applicants To Explore Moon, Mars

Application Period Open Through March 31

For the first time in more than four years, NASA began accepting applications Monday for future astronauts. Aspiring Moon to Mars explorers have until 11:59 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 31, to apply.

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Commercial Electric Aircraft Spending To Grow At A Double-Digit Rate

Has Potential To Reduce Emissions, Unlock Potential Of Energy-Efficient Aircraft

Commercial electric aircraft is an aircraft powered by electric motors. Electric power may be supplied by a variety of methods including batteries, ground power cables, solar cells, ultra-capacitors, fuel cells and power beaming. Electrification of aircrafts not only offers the capability to reduce emissions but could also unlock the potential for more energy-efficient aircraft and brand-new architectures and use cases. Electrification could also revolutionize the supply base in the aerospace industry, posing an existential threat to incumbent suppliers and facilitating access for new entrants.

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Schiebel Camcopter S-100 Conducts Sulphur Sniffer Capability Test

Performed Two Successful Demonstrations At Denmark Trade Show

Schiebel, together with partner Nordic Unmanned, successfully completed a two-day test of its sniffer capability on board the Camcopter S-100 UAS in the shipping lane outside Gniben, Denmark.

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Abingdon Foundation Announces WAI Scholarship Winner

Chelsea Montgomery Wins All Expenses Paid Trip To Women In Aviation, International Conference

The Abingdon Foundation congratulates Chelsea Montgomery, the 2020 winner of the It's About Time Women in Aviation International scholarship.

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MTU Maintenance Canada Becomes F138 Engine Depot For The USAF

Contract Valued At $225 Million

MTU Maintenance Canada Ltd, MTU’s stronghold and competence center for military engine maintenance will support the United States Air Force’s (USAF) F138 engines and components with depot maintenance, repair and overhaul. The contract is currently valued at $225 million, awarded via the Canadian Commercial Corporation, and runs for ten years to February 2030.

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Aeroflot Takes Delivery Of Its First A350-900

Carrier Has A Total Of 22 Of The Type On Order

Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest-generation widebody aircraft in Eastern Europe and CIS. Aeroflot’s A350-900 features a distinctive new livery embracing its almost 100-year heritage. Aeroflot has a total of 22 A350-900 aircraft on order and operates an Airbus fleet of 126 aircraft (107 A320 Family and 19 A330 Family aircraft).

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3D-Printed Thrust Chamber Passes First Tests For Vega Evolutions

Will Power The Upper Stage Of Future Vega Evolutions From 2025

The 3D-printed thrust chamber assembly of the methane-fuelled M10 rocket engine has passed its first series of hot firing tests. The M10 engine will power the upper stage of future Vega evolutions from 2025.

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World Fuel Services Completes Its Acquisition Of UVair

Now The Exclusive Contract Fuel Provider For Universal Weather And Aviation

World Fuel Services has completed its acquisition of the UVair fuel business from Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. In addition, World Fuel is now the exclusive contract fuel provider for Universal Weather and Aviation.

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AD: Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2020-03-19

PRODUCT: certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes.

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AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2020-03-22

PRODUCT: Certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes.

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Airborne 03.04.20: Sporty's Aerobatic Course, Virgin Galactic, AEA2020 LIVE

Also: WAI-ERAU Free Online Course, Sanders Boards Wrong BizJet, Erickson Composite MRBs, Lilium Jet Fire

Sporty's has partnered with airshow legend Patty Wagstaff to introduce an all-new course that focuses on the art and sport of high-performance flying. More than just a list of maneuvers, this course explores the history of aerobatics, what the industry looks like today, differences between aerobatic airplanes, and tips for getting started. Then Patty shows off all the maneuvers, from basics like loops and spins to advanced maneuvers like hammerheads and lomcevaks. HD video shows every maneuver in Pat

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AMA Drone Report 03.05.20: HUGE RID NPRM Response, AMA's Eval, RID-Now What?

Also: DJI Urges FAA To Reconsider, EAA To FAA: RID Overreach, Elon Musk On Future Fighters, UAV Pilots Picket FAA

Wow... just wow. The last count we have for the number of responses to the FAA’s poorly thought-out Remote ID NPRM now stands at an astounding 52,943... which may be a record... but we can't get the FAA to tell us if it is... or isn’t. It’s an astounding number and will require the Feds to undertake MONTHS of study to read through them all, catalog the trending data, and prepare a proper summary for the FAA to examine as they undertake the final rule-making process. A few t

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AMA Drone Report 02.27.20: 30K+ RID NPRM Responses!, RID V GA?, FAA DAC

Also: ASTM Releases RID Standard, No More NOTAM Pubs, Battle Creek MI Drone Park, Australia Delays Drone Regs

William Zerby... Joel Keller... Sam Ackerman... These are but three of the 30000 names that are attached to overwhelmingly critical comments over the FAA’s misguided Remote ID NPRM. Spurred on by AMA, EAA and most other entities with an interest in the future of model aviation, if not all of aviation, the aviation community is coming together, aggressively. They are fighting what most consider to be draconian and unnecessary rule-making that would destroy much of the model aviation world..

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Airlines For America Launches AirlinesTakeAction.com

New Streamlined Webpage To Be Coronavirus Resource For Travelers, Government And Others

Airlines for America (A4A) has launched a new webpage, www.AirlinesTakeAction.com, that will serve as a streamlined resource on COVID-19 for air travelers, government agencies, Congress and the general public.

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NASA’s Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge Advances With Agreement Signings

Adds 17 Companies To The Urban Air Mobility Effort

NASA has signed Space Act Agreements with 17 companies in the aviation industry to advance plans for the first in a series of technology demonstrations known as the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Grand Challenge. The goal of the challenge is to test the capabilities and readiness of vehicles and systems that could revolutionize mobility in and around densely populated metropolitan areas.

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The Air Charter Association Joins The Women In Aviation And Aerospace Charter

Charter Commits Organizations To Supporting The Progression Of Women Into Senior Roles In The Aviation And Aerospace Sectors

The Air Charter Association has become a supporting organization of the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter. This is a U.K. government initiative that pledges to balance gender across aviation and aerospace.

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Boeing Reveals Its U.S. Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Design

Agile, Purpose-Built And Designed For The Army’s Evolving Missions

Boeing is offering the U.S. Army an agile, fully integrated, purpose-built system for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) prototype competition.

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DroneResponders To Debut Emergency Management And Disaster Forum

Will Be Unveiled At The Energy Drone & Robotics Summit

he use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – commonly known as “drones” – and other robotics are continuing to redefine the way public safety agencies and energy companies work together to recover from disaster and build community resilience. To strengthen these relationships, the Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (EDRC) today announced an industry partnership with AIRT, the official home of DroneResponders, the world’s fastest growing non-profit program supporting public safety UAS.

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First Flight For GTF Engine Produced In Japan

Flight Took Place In The U.S.

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation recently completed its maiden flight with the first Pratt & Whitney GTF PW1200G engine assembled in Japan. The flight was completed in the United States at the company’s Flight Test Center in Moses Lake, WA, and was performed by the company’s Flight Test Aircraft 1 (FTA1).

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Rolls-Royce BR725 Engine Tops One Million Flying Hours

Powers The Gulfstream G650 Airplane

The Rolls-Royce BR725 engine recently achieved another impressive milestone by reaching one million flying hours. The engine, powering Gulfstream’s highly successful ultra-long-range G650 business aircraft family, has established a reputation for excellent reliability, efficiency and speed, combined with outstanding environmental performance.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.05.20)

"The safety, health and wellbeing of travelers are always the top priorities of U.S. carriers. That's why airlines are working collaboratively with the Administration, CDC, HHS, DOT, DHS and other federal agencies to identify and implement pragmatic effective solutions during this public health crisis." Source: Rebecca Spicer, A4A Senior vice president of Communications.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.05.20): Off Course

A term used to describe a situation where an aircraft has reported a position fix or is observed on radar at a point not on the ATC-approved route of flight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.05.20)

Able Flight

Learning to fly is challenging enough, but imagine trying to do so with a unique physical challenge as well. That's the mission of Able Flight; helping the physically challenged earn a pilot's license.

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