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November 17, 2016

Airborne 11.17.16: Boom Unveils XB-1, GA LOC Prevention, Breitling Jet Team

Also: FL Airport Lawsuit, ICAS, 2017 ISS Crews, ALPA, Bristow Group, Avenger ER, Springfield Airport

With a goal of developing the first supersonic passenger airliner for business travelers, Colorado startup, Boom Technology, has unveiled the XB-1 test airplane, a proof-of-concept aircraft that the company hopes will lead to a 45-passenger aircraft that would fly from London to New York City in a little over three hours. The XB-1 Demonstrator is a technically representative one-third-scale version of the production Boom supersonic passenger airliner. Nicknamed "Baby Boom," it was unveile

Airborne 11.17.16: Boom Unveils XB-1, GA LOC Prevention, Breitling Jet Team

Also: FL Airport Lawsuit, ICAS, 2017 ISS Crews, ALPA, Bristow Group, Avenger ER, Springfield Airport

With a goal of developing the first supersonic passenger airliner for business travelers, Colorado startup, Boom Technology, has unveiled the XB-1 test airplane, a proof-of-concept aircraft that the company hopes will lead to a 45-passenger aircraft that would fly from London to New York City in a little over three hours. The XB-1 Demonstrator is a technically representative one-third-scale version of the production Boom supersonic passenger airliner. Nicknamed "Baby Boom," it was unveiled earlier this week at an exclusive VIP event for airline and aerospace executives and media. The NTSB has released its annual "Most Wanted" list, which identifies the top saf

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Intelligent Vision Technologies Developed For Aviation Safety And Security

System Should Improve Safety For Both Manned And Unmanned Flights

In close cooperation, experts of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, have developed an intelligent sensor system enabling aircraft to detect and avoid potential obstacles both in the air and on the ground. This innovative airborne assistance system is an important step towards improving the safety of manned and unmanned flight.

EASA Certifies Helionix Avionics Suite For H135

The New Cockpit System Reduces Workload For Pilots, Further Enhances Safety

EASA has certified the new Helionix cockpit for the Airbus Helicopters H135 light-twin aircraft. The avionics system designed by Airbus Helicopters offers operators increased mission flexibility and safety. Helionix is a family concept with standardized features and is already available on the H175 and H145.

AeroVironment Launches Integrated Commercial Information Solution

Unveils Powerfully-Simple Quantix Drone And Decision Support System For Real Time Actionable Intelligence

AeroVironment has launched its new integrated commercial information solution featuring the innovative Quantix drone and Decision Support System (DSS). Available spring 2017, these technologies allow users to gain actionable insights that can improve operational efficiencies, minimize risk and increase profitability.

AMA And Fly Robotics To Release Part 107 Course

Provides Knowledge Needed To Pass Remote Pilot Test

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Education department, in conjunction with Fly Robotics, is set to release of our Part 107 preparatory course. This online training course will provide commercial UAS pilots the knowledge needed to pass the FAA’s required Remote Pilot—small Unmanned Aircraft Systems certification standards test.

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Internet Drone Transmission Testing Nears 20Gbps

Facebook Tests Technology For Use On Its Planned Aquila Internet Drone System

Internet connectivity using a high-altitude drone is a step closer to reality following tests earlier this year that showed data transmission of nearly 20Gbps is possible.

Elbit Reveals Anti-Drone Protection And Neutralization System

ReDrone Is An Advance System For Airspace Protection Against Hostile UAVs

At the Israel HLS & Cyber Conference, taking place this week in Tel Aviv, Elbit systems will unveil its EW and SIGINT Elisra’s ReDrone system, a unique solution for protection of closed air spaces, national infrastructures and other critical areas against hostile drones penetrating the protected perimeter.

ScanEagle Completes Successful Maritime Surface Search

Covered About 16,000 Square Miles In 55 Hours Of Operation

With its number of flight hours quickly approaching one million, Insitu's ScanEagle platform continues to pioneer through iterative innovation. This held true at the Royal Navy's Unmanned Warrior demonstration, where Insitu showcased its newest wide-area maritime surface search and identification technology for representatives from the Royal Navy as well as military and industry officials from across the globe.

UAV Manufacturer Robota Selects The LeddarOne Altimeter

Will Be Incorporated In The Company's New Generation Of Drones

LeddarTech, the leader in solid-state LiDAR solutions, today announced that its LeddarOne optical sensor has been selected by Robota as the altimeter for the Eclipse, its new generation of fixed-wing UAV for professional surveying applications. LeddarOne proved to be the best technology available to provide the drone's autopilot with the precise, real-time height-above-ground-level measurements required during the sensitive landing phase.

FAA Offers Air Travel Safety Tips

Asking Passengers To Take An Active Role In Aviation Safety

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta is encouraging travelers to Fly Smart this holiday season. “I’m asking air travelers to take an active role in aviation safety when they fly this holiday season,” said FAA Administrator Huerta. “Fly Smart and be prepared. Your actions can save your life and those around you.”

First Australian P-8 Poseidon Touches Down

Ceremony Held Tuesday In Canberra Welcoming The Aircraft

Australia’s newest addition to its air force, the P-8A Poseidon, is a cutting edge surveillance and anti-submarine aircraft which will dominate the skies around the nation’s coastline. It will greatly enhance Australia’s ability to keep our borders secure and guard our maritime approaches.

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First Jet Engine Exhaust System Component For 777X Delivered

Contributes To Proper Aerodynamic Exhaust Flow From GE9X Engines

The initial jet engine exhaust system component for Boeing's new 777X airplane has been delivered by Safran Nacelles. Provided to Boeing was the exhaust system's center body – a complex-shaped unit that contributes to the proper aerodynamic flow of exhaust from the 777X's General Electric GE9X turbofan engines.

American Airlines Passengers File Lawsuit In Airplane Fire Incident

Eighteen People Seeking Unspecified Damages From The Carrier, Other Defendants

A lawsuit has been filed against Boeing, GE and American Airlines after the airplane they were aboard suffered an uncontained engine failure and caught fire at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago last month.

Aero-TV: A Changing Of The Guard (Part2) - Redbird Flight Simulations Preps For The Future

It’s A Company That Thrives on Its Culture and Has No Use for an HR Department…

While the ANN crew was at Redbird Migration 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had the opportunity to hold a conversation with Redbird Flight Simulation’s Jerry Gregoire, Charlie Gregoire, and Todd Willinger. Part 1 of Jim’s interview dealt with the company’s progress over the last 10 years. In part 2, we take a look at unique business styles and innovative business planning.

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Aero-TV: Changing Of The Guard (Part2) - Redbird Flight Preps For The Future

It’s A Company That Thrives on Its Culture and Has No Use for an HR Department…

While the ANN crew was at Redbird Migration 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had the opportunity to hold a conversation with Redbird Flight Simulation’s Jerry Gregoire, Charlie Gregoire, and Todd Willinger. Part 1 of Jim’s interview dealt with the company’s progress over the last 10 years. In part 2, we take a look at unique business styles and innovative business planning.

'There Was Only One Bob Hoover' - Sporty's Foundation Supports Memorial Program

Sporty's Foundation Takes The Lead in Providing Support For Friday's Bob Hoover Memorial Programming

It's been a brutal few days... as we work to accomplish in days what we usually prepare for in months. But... the world deserves a chance to share in the Bob Hoover Celebration of Life--even if they could not make it to California, themselves. So we dropped everything and got to work... but it could not, would not, have happened without a little (OK, a LOT of) help from our friends... who you'll hear all about over the next few days. Chief amongst those who stepped up and provided tremendous aid, support, and advice are Hal Shevers and the folks of the Sporty's Foundation. Hal stepped up with the support of the Sporty's Foundation as soon as he heard about the Live Stream

NTSB Issues Safety Alert To Pilots On Midair Collision Prevention

Releases Animations Showing Limitations Of ‘See And Avoid’

The NTSB has issued a Safety Alert to pilots with suggestions on what they can do to reduce their chances of being involved in a midair collision.

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Sun Flyer Prototype Begins Power-On Tests

George Bye To Speak Nov. 17 At IDTechEx Show In Santa Clara, California

Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), the developer of the solar-electric “Sun Flyer” flight trainer, announced that power-on tests on the prototype Sun Flyer began in October.

White House Reviewing New Proposed UAS Rules

Could Lead To Approval Of Flights Over People Not Directly Connected To The Flight

The FAA has sent a proposed rulemaking to the White House for review that would allow drones to be flown directly over people not connected with the operation of the aircraft.

Cormorant UAV Completes First Fully Autonomous Pattern Flight Over Terrain

Marks Milestone In Urban Aeronautics 'Fancraft' Technology

Urban Aeronautics has announced that on November 3, 2016 its Cormorant Unmanned Air vehicle (UAV) prototype has performed its first autonomous pattern flight including low flight over uneven terrain.

AeroSports Update: Loss Of Control Prevention

The NTSB 2017-2018 Most Wanted List For General Aviation Still Includes Loss Of Control Accidents

The NTSB reports that nearly half of all general aviation accidents are caused by loss of control in flight. To prevent unintended departures from flight and better manage stalls, pilots need more training and a better awareness of the technologies that can help prevent these tragedies.

FAA Approves Installation For Garmin ADS-B Transponders In Helicopters

More Than 60 Models Included On AML

The FAA has granted Supplemental Type Certification (STC) to Garmin for the installation of the GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out and GTX 335 ADS-B Out transponders in an Approved Model List (AML) of Part 27 helicopters. The GTX 345/335 include Extended Squitter (ES) ADS-B Out with options for built-in WAAS. Remote-mount variants of these transponders are also available, which are compatible with the GTN 650/750 touchscreen series.

UAV Firefighting, SAR Capabilities Demonstrated

Lockheed Martin UAS And Optionally-Piloted Helicopters Work Together In Test

Lockheed Martin recently demonstrated for the first time how its suite of optionally-piloted helicopters and small unmanned aerial systems can work together to successfully locate and extinguish fires, pinpoint the location of a missing person, and bring that person to safety.

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Airborne 11.16.16: More City Drone Regs, EAA Sweepstakes, Unmanned UH-1H

Also: P2012 Traveller, Bob Hoover LiveStream Update, Textron Layoffs, Next ISS Crew, JetBlue, Naval Aviation Museum, American Airlines Pilot Instructors

The city of Hawthorne, California passed new regulations for the operation of UAVs in the city that are stricter than federal regulations imposed by the FAA. Once again, a municipality initiates regulations that may be in conflict with the FAA rules regarding the use of the national airspace system, and with the new FAR 105 section C and FAR 107 applying to non-recreational use of a small UAS. Everyone looks forward to what EAA chooses a

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.17.16)

“The rigorous process of ground testing has commenced.” Source: George Bye, CEO of Aero Electric Aircraft Corp.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.17.16): Cleared For Takeoff

ATC authorization for an aircraft to depart. It is predicated on known traffic and known physical airport conditions.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.17.16)

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A blog dedicated to small UAVs. There are how-to videos, a film school, and links to deals on drones. Voted one of the best on the web by avid readers.

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