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March 08, 2018

AMA Drone Report 03.08.18: AMA Corrects Misinfo, FAA Expands Authorization

Also: Twilight Flight Fest, Drone Regulations Dominate Hearing, Near-Collision Report, IDRA 2018 Drone Racing Series

AMA has sent a letter to ICAO correcting misinformation about current recreational UAS regulation and sightings and emphasizing the importance of education in promoting airspace safety. In the letter, AMA President Rich Hanson writes: “Unfortunately, as drones have become more popular in recent years, there has been a significant amount of misinformation about the existing laws recreational UAS pilots must follow. Even those who work on drone policy sometimes inaccur

AMA Drone Report 03.08.18: AMA Corrects Misinformation, FAA Expands Authorization, UAV Vests

Also: Twilight Flight Fest, Drone Regulations Dominate Hearing, Near-Collision Report, IDRA 2018 Drone Racing Series

AMA has sent a letter to ICAO correcting misinformation about current recreational UAS regulation and sightings and emphasizing the importance of education in promoting airspace safety. In the letter, AMA President Rich Hanson writes: “Unfortunately, as drones have become more popular in recent years, there has been a significant amount of misinformation about the existing laws recreational UAS pilots must follow. Even those who work on drone policy sometimes inaccurately characterize the current regulatory regime governing UAS. This is why AMA has worked diligently for years to educate the public on the laws and the basic guidelines for flying responsibly.

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NTSB: Fan Blade Separation Led To United B777 Cowling Loss

Preliminary Report Offers Few Other Details

The NTSB has released a preliminary report on an incident which occurred on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Honolulu February 13.

Raytheon To Enhance FAA's Air Traffic Control System

Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System Ready For NextGen Air Traffic Control

The FAA has awarded a $73 million contract modification to Raytheon Company to perform Technical Refresh 1 of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System.

DOT Inspector General To Audit FAA Aircraft Registry

House, Senate Leaders Requested The Action, Citing Concerns With Management Of The Database

The Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General will audit the FAA's aircraft registry following a request from the Chairmen of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its Subcommittee on Aviation as well as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Airbus Takes First H160 Orders For The North American Market

Launch Customer Wishes To Be Anonymous For Now

Airbus Helicopters has signed the first order for four ACH160s with an undisclosed, North American customer. The launch customer, a major US business entity with extensive experience in corporate aviation, has opted for one aircraft to be delivered in Stylence by ACH configuration, the in-house, private and business design product line; with the remaining three aircraft to be delivered in ACH Exclusive configuration, the select design product line which allows the highest level of customisation and bespoke craftsmanship.

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World ATM Congress Opens In Madrid

Highlights Technology And New Entrants In Rapidly Changing Skies

The World ATM Congress 2018 opened Tuesday at IFEMA, Feria de Madrid. This year a record 237 exhibitors have registered to attend the world's largest air traffic management (ATM) event alongside thousands of aviation leaders for three days of conference sessions, product demonstrations and launches, contract closures, and networking. World ATM Congress is operated by the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) in partnership with the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA).

Citation Longitude Wraps Up APAC Tour With Longest Flight To Date

Flies From Singapore To Sydney, Australia On Demo Tour

A Cessna Citation Longitude has completed a non-stop trip from Singapore to Sydney, Australia, demonstrating the outstanding range and payload capabilities of the aircraft. The flight follows the Citation Longitude’s demo tour throughout the Asia-Pacific region and its regional debut at the Singapore Airshow earlier this month.

Minnesota First Responders Get Drone Demonstration

Part Of Presentation At The 2018 Minnesota State Fire School & Expo

First responders attending the recent 2018 Minnesota State Fire School & Expo got a first hand look at how drones can be an effective tool for firefighting and in other emergency situations.

Boeing, Hawaiian Airlines Announce Purchase Of Ten Dreamliners

Carrier Switches To 787 For Its 'Large Airplane Of The Future'

Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines have announced that the carrier has selected the 787 Dreamliner as its flagship airplane for medium to long-haul flights. As part of the selection, Hawaiian intends to purchase 10 787-9 jets valued at $2.82 billion at list prices. Hawaiian also has purchase rights for 10 additional 787s.

SB Havacilik Named Distributor, Service Center Of Airbus Helicopters In Turkey

SBAIR, Based In Istanbul, Will Promote Civilian Helicopter Line

Airbus Helicopters has appointed SB Havacilik A.S. (SBAIR) as its new distributor and Service Center in Turkey. The Istanbul based company will represent the European manufacturer in Turkey and promote its civil product line.

SpaceX Bullish On Timeline For Texas Launch Site

Company Says Boca Chica Site May Be Operational Later This Year

SpaceX could be launching spacecraft from its Boca Chica launch facility as early as this year, the company says. But those launches may be suborbital testing of rockets rather than things like commercial satellite launches, at least in the early going.

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Senators Introduce Aviation Maintenance Workforce Development Pilot Program

Sens. Inhofe, Blumenthal, Moran, Cantwell Sponsor The Legislation

Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) have introduced the Aviation Maintenance Workforce Development Pilot Program today, bipartisan legislation that will help close the skills gap and fill aviation maintenance jobs.

FAA Revokes AeroBearings’ Repair Station Certificate

Alleges Improper Overhauls And Repairs Of Turbine Engines

The FAA has issued an Emergency Order of Revocation against Kornitzky Group LLC, doing business as AeroBearings LLC, of Arlington, Texas, for improperly overhauling and repairing turbine engine bearings.

IHST: Helicopter Safety Record Improving In Many Areas

But U.S., Mexico And New Zealand Experience An Uptick In Accidents

The International Helicopter Safety Team has gathered accident information from countries across the globe and continues to seeing an encouraging trend of safer civil helicopter operations. Preliminary 2017 data from 49 countries show that most have decreasing totals for both fatal and non-fatal accidents. Looking forward, the teams plan to place a stronger focus on human factors and safety actions based on empirical analysis.

Gogo Appoints Oakleigh Thorne As President And CEO

Succeeds Michael J. Small, Effective Immediately

Gogo has appointed Oakleigh Thorne as president and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Thorne's appointment follows the mutual decision by Michael J. Small and the Gogo Board of Directors for Mr. Small to step down as president and CEO, and as a director of the Company.

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RAF To Mark 100Th Anniversary At AirVenture

Will Display Aircraft, Offer Programs During The Week

The centennial year of the Royal Air Force will be commemorated with historic aircraft, flyovers, and special programming during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. The RAF’s 100th anniversary will be celebrated throughout the week, with a primary focus on the centennial on Tuesday, July 24.

CIRB Grants ALPA Request, Orders WestJet To Cease And Desist

Moves Stops Attempted Hiring Practices For Swoop

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) sided with the WestJet and WestJet Encore pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), on Friday, March 2, issuing an interim order against airline management. The CIRB’s decision included a cease and desist warning regarding management’s attempted hiring practices for Swoop.

FAA Revises Rule On Rotorcraft Pilot Compartment View

Allows Ground Tests To Demonstrate Compliance For Night Operations

The FAA is revising its rules for pilot compartment view to allow ground tests to demonstrate compliance for night operations. The requirement for night flight testing to demonstrate compliance is not necessary in every case. The revision will relieve the burden of performing a night flight test under certain conditions.

AMA Drone Report 03.01.18: Bad Drone Journalism, DARTdrones, Olympic Drones

Also: Next FAA Admin?, Drone Modeling, Terrorist UAV Risks, BVLOS Railroad Inspections

Good drone journalism is not exactly easy... but neither should it be all that difficult... with just a little effort. Unfortunately; a number of so-called media outlets are taking cheap shots at new unmanned technologies without properly researching or understanding the details. A case in point revolves around recent reports of a helicopter crash that was allegedly caused by a near miss with a small civilian helicopter. One media outlet illustrated the story with garish, out of proportion illustrations showing a

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.08.18)

“Our aviation industry needs skilled workers and the aviation maintenance industry provides high-paying, high-skilled jobs across the country. This bill will make it possible to close the skills gap by incentivizing businesses, labor groups, educational institutions and local governments to develop innovative ways to recruit and educate the next generation of America’s aviation workforce.” Source: Senator James Inhofe (R-OK).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.08.18): Homing

Flying the aircraft on any heading required to keep the needle pointing to the 0° relative bearing position.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.08.18)

American Yankee Association

The American Yankee Association is an international organization representing about 2000 "Grumman" owners in 17 countries around the world. You will note that "Grumman" is in quotes.

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