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March 22, 2018

AMA Drone Report 03.22.18: Learn the Drone Laws, DRL and BMW, ‘DroneBall’

Also: AEA Week 2018 Schedule, Consortiq/Sinclair Comm. College, RPA Pilot Selection, Drone Delivery Canada

A recent AMA program, ‘Even the Sky Has Limits: Learn the Drone Laws’ – is targeted at consumers who have recently purchased or have an interest in drones. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our nation’s airspace,” said Rich Hanson, President of AMA. “This is an exciting time as more and more people are enjoying this great recreation, but everyone needs to learn the drone laws before they take to the skies.” BMW is collaborating with the Dr

AMA Drone Report 03.22.18: Learn the Drone Laws, DRL and BMW, ‘DroneBall’

Also: AEA Week 2018 Schedule, Consortiq/Sinclair Comm. College, RPA Pilot Selection, Drone Delivery Canada

A recent AMA program, ‘Even the Sky Has Limits: Learn the Drone Laws’ – is targeted at consumers who have recently purchased or have an interest in drones. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our nation’s airspace,” said Rich Hanson, President of AMA. “This is an exciting time as more and more people are enjoying this great recreation, but everyone needs to learn the drone laws before they take to the skies.” BMW is collaborating with the Drone Racing League (DRL) to further develop high-performance racing drones in the BMW Group wind tunnel and bring a professional drone race to BMW Welt. DRL organises the largest g

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Navy Continues And Expands Aviation Bonus Program

Designed To Incentivize Aviators And Flight Officers To Stay On Active Duty

The Navy has announced the Active Component (AC) fiscal year 2018 Aviation Department Head Retention Bonus (ADHRB) and Aviation Command Retention Bonus (ACRB) and the expansion of Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP) for both AC and the Reserve Component aviators.

Coast Guard Helicopter Avoids Drone Strike In Port Angeles

MH-65 Aircrew Says They Took Evasive Action To Miss Impacting The UAV

A Coast Guard aircrew was 300 feet in the air conducting training when they had a near-miss collision with a recreational drone in the vicinity of Fairchild International Airport (KCLM) northwest of Seattle, WA on Saturday.

MedEvac Foundation International Awards 2018 MTLI Scholarships

Chad E. McIntyre And Erik Bratton Recipients Of The Awards

The MedEvac Foundation International have named TraumaOne Flight Services Program Manager Chad E. McIntyre and Hospital Wing Director of Safety Erik Bratton as the recipients of the 2018 Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI) Scholarship. MTLI enhances leadership and management of medical transportation through formal education programs that emphasize the direct practical application of management theory. The annual scholarships are awarded to individuals who excel in the air medical and critical care transport industry and strive toward the betterment of the industry.

SpaceX Explores Expansion In Los Angeles Area

Could Be Potential Manufacturing Facility For The 'Big Falcon Rocket'

SpaceX has started the process of expanding their manufacturing operation in Los Angeles into a "state of the art" facility at the Port of Los Angeles. There is some speculation that the purpose of the new facility would be to build the company's "Big Falcon Rocket" ... also known as the "BFR".

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K-State Polytechnic Collaborates With Professional Indoor Football Team

Authorized To Fly Drones During Salina Liberty Games

The Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is expanding its unmanned aircraft systems capabilities to now include sports and entertainment operations with the help of a professional indoor football team.

TransDigm To Acquire Extant Aerospace

Company Offers Extended Support For OEM Products

TransDigm Group Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Extant Components Group Holdings, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus LLC, for approximately $525 million. TransDigm expects to finance the acquisition primarily through a combination of cash on hand and existing availability under its revolving credit facility.

JSSI Names Industry Veteran Jeff Soderberg To Key Position

Becomes Director of Business Development For Southwest U.S. Region

Jet Support Services has named Jeff Soderberg director of business development for the Southwest region of the United States, including Southern California.

Leonardo Delivers First Front Fuselage Section For The Airbus A321 LR

Features New Door Configuration To Accommodate Up To 240 Passengers

A delivery ceremony for the first Airbus A321 LR fuselage section took place in the last days at Leonardo Aircraft Division’s site located at Nola near Naples.

'CineSpace' Short Film Competition Returns For 2018

Last Year, Competition Drew Nearly 700 Entries

NASA and the Houston Cinema Arts Society once again will offer filmmakers around the world a chance to share their works inspired by -- and using -- actual NASA imagery through "CineSpace," a short-film competition.

IARPA Announces the UG2 Prize Challenge

Goal Is Improved UAV Captured Imagery

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has announced the UG2 Prize Challenge for unmanned aerial vehicles, gliders, and ground data entries. The challenge aims to advance the analysis of images collected by small UAVs by improving image restoration and algorithm performance.

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Universal Avionics Presents AEA2018 Training Workshop

Will Introduce Company's New InSight Web-Based Configuration Tool

Universal Avionics invites Authorized Dealers to join its training session during the AEA’s 2018 International Convention and Trade Show. The workshop covers the External Configuration Editor (ECE), a new web-based dealer configuration tool for the InSight Display System. Interested attendees are welcome to fill a seat in Room 122 of the MGM Grand Convention Center on Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30am (PDT).

NASA To Launch Parachute Test Off Virginia Coast March 27

ASPIRE System To Be Launched On March 27

NASA will test a parachute for possible future missions to Mars from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Tuesday, March 27. Live coverage of the test is scheduled to begin at 6:15 a.m. EDT on the Wallops Ustream site.

Dr. Fang Liu Reappointed Secretary General Of ICAO

Will Begin Second Three-Year Term August 1

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reappointed Dr. Fang Liu of China by acclamation as Secretary General of the UN Specialized Agency for a second three-year term, beginning August 1, 2018.

Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2018 Touches 61,000 Individuals

More Than 12,000 Girls Of All Ages Take Flight For The First Time

Participation in the 8th annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week grew by more than 15% year-over-year reaching more than 61,000 in 2018. The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) received post-WOAW event reports from 179 organizers in 33 countries and validated 12,408 Fly It Forward flight reports – reports submitted by women and girls who went on their first flight experience on a small aircraft from March 5 to 11.

ARGUS Unmanned, USAIG Offer Comprehensive Safety Packages

Helps UAS Policyholders Comply With Regulation, Mitigate Risks

Through USAIG’s Performance Vector Unmanned program, ARGUS Unmanned and USAIG are placing the industry’s leading safety solutions in the hands of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policyholders. The ARGUS Unmanned and USAIG relationship presents a comprehensive approach to UAS safety management, helping operators to comply with regulations and mitigate risk as the UAS industry continues to rapidly grow and diversify in its capabilities.

Virginia Legislature Passes Law Concerning Trespassing Via Drone

Headed To Governor Ralph Northam's Desk For Final Approval

The Virginia legislature has passed a bill that makes "trespassing" using a drone illegal in the state. The bill is awaiting action by Governor Ralph Northam (D).

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Fortem Technologies Raises $15 Million In Series A Funding

Supports Company's Ability To Scale To Meet Growing Global Demand For Trueview Radar System

Fortem Technologies has closed a $15 million Series A funding round led by DCVC (Data Collective) with key participation from Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company, and Mubadala Investment Company, as well as Manifest Growth, New Ground Ventures and founding investor, Signia Venture Partners.

AeroMobil Unveils AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL Concept

Only Electric VTOL To Also Drive On The Road, Enabling Flexible Door-To-Door Flying-Taxi Service

AeroMobil aims to lead the industry with the most comprehensive door-to-door flying car solution covering the first-to-last mile in all weather conditions, for short, medium and longer distances up to 400 miles in a single journey.

First Female Blue Angels Pilot Shares ‘Keys To Success’

Capt. Katie Cook Addresses NAWCAD Women’s History Month Event

“Everybody wants to be awesome, but you’re never going to be awesome if you don’t take a look inside yourself and see how you can be better.” These were the words of Capt. Katie Cook, U.S. Marine Corps officer and first female U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilot, during the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst Women’s History Month observance March 13 on the Lakehurst side of base.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.22.18)

“Looking forward, our foremost challenge is the unprecedented traffic growth along with the rapid advancements in aviation technologies. Our principal standard-making function will need to keep pace with these changes.” Source: Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu, who has been re-appointed to a second three-year term.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.22.18): Clearance On Request

An IFR clearance not yet received after filing a flight plan.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.22.18)

Flying Tigers Heritage Park

This site is dedicated to raising funds for the preservation, restoration, and creation of an historical site at the Flying Tigers airstrip, Yang Tang, in Guilin, China (formerly known as Kwelin).

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