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November 26, 2019

Airborne 11.25.19: AEA 3Q Sales, $20K Drone Fine, NTSB OV-1D Prelim

Also: AMA Expo Shutdown, Boeing on SWA 1380, Air Wisconsin Pilots, Tunisair Express, ANN Staff Openings

AEA has released its third-quarter 2019 Avionics Market Report. In the first nine months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $2,287,701,583.05, or more than $2.2 billion as reported by the participating companies. The figure represented a 14.3% increase in total sales compared to the first nine months of 2018. During the third-quarter months of July, August and September, sales increased 14.9% compared to the same time frame one year ago. Sometimes, me

Airborne-Unmanned 11.26.19: Leonardo Invests, WavDrone Flt Test, Drone Fine

Also: Terra Drone Indonesia, FLIR Intro's StormCaster, AMA Expo's Canceled, Sensefly Partnerships

Leonardo is investing in Skydweller Aero Inc., a U.S./Spanish start-up specializing in large-scale solar-powered unmanned air systems. The initiative will result in the development and deployment of the Skydweller drone, a fully electric unmanned aircraft capable of carrying large payloads with unlimited range and ultra-persistent endurance. Skydweller has the capability to operate from existing airbases around the world, deploy thousands of miles away to areas of high need, and remain overhead for orders of magnitude longer than current aircraft. The Skydweller project builds on an aircraft that successfully circumnavigated the globe in 2016. WavDrone has announced that they

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GAMA Announces 2020 Executive Committee Leadership

David Paddock Of Jet Aviation Will Serve As Chairman Of GAMA in 2020

GAMA has announced its 2020 executive leadership and the establishment of a new senior level policy committee. David Paddock of Jet Aviation will serve as Chairman of GAMA in 2020. Mr. Paddock previously served as GAMA's Vice Chairman and chaired the association's Communications committee.

NATA Brings Back Its Air Charter Summit

Event Addresses 135 Challenges And Opportunities

As 2020 approaches, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) remains committed to its efforts to address the needs of the Part 135 community, including bringing an end to illegal charter operations and fraudulent dry leases.

Boeing Starliner Placed Atop United Launch Alliance Rocket For First Flight

Spacecraft Being Prepared For Uncrewed Flight Test To International Space Station

Boeing’s new CST-100 Starliner is now connected to the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket that will launch the spacecraft on its first flight test to the International Space Station. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is targeted for Dec. 17.

Employee Who Misfueled Airplane In Indiana Was Recently Hired

Aerostar Pilot Fatally Injured In The Accident

The employee who reportedly misfueled a Piper Aerostar 602P in Indiana in October had reportedly been on the job only six weeks, according to media reports.

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Delta A220 Experiences Nav System Failure

Crew Diverted To Salt Lake City For Precautionary Landing

A Delta Airlines A220 experienced a navigation failure Thursday on a flight from Denver, CO to Seattle, WA.

Echodyne Radars Anchor DARPA's Urban Drone Testing

Active Radars On Aerostats And At Multiple Fixed Sites Provide Real-Time Airspace Situational Awareness

Echodyne, a manufacturer of innovative, high-performance radars for government and commercial markets, announced today that its radars were key active sensors deployed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for its Aerial Dragnet program in San Diego during the week of October 21, 2019. In conjunction with the Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington (APL-UW), Echodyne’s EchoGuard and EchoFlight radars provided comprehensive surveillance of drone activity in San Diego’s urban airspace.

Airbus Delivers Greece’s First H145 To Airlift

Will Mostly Be Dedicated To VIP Transfers

Airlift has taken delivery of its first H145 helicopter, becoming the first operator of this model in Greece. The twin-engine helicopter will be mainly dedicated to VIP transfers, but thanks to the high versatility of its cabin configuration, the aircraft will also be used for emergency medical transport and fire-fighting.

Tourist Fined $20,000 For Out Of Control Drone In Las Vegas

Aircraft Eventually Came Down At McCarran International Airport

A tourist from California has been fined $20,000 after his drone got away from him and eventually wound up at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

Pilot Vanishes After Crashing Airplane In York County, PA

Reportedly Contacted Nearby Residents, Then Disappeared

The pilot of a 1946 Luscombe 8A airplane reportedly vanished after he crash-landed his airplane near a farmhouse in rural York County, PA.

Disney Testing SUV-Sized X-Wing Drones

But The Public May Never See The Aircraft

Disney is reportedly testing a pair of X-Wing drones ... but not the $35 toys you might find available for the holidays.

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Aero-TV: The Tecnam Revolution Continues - From Sport Aircraft To Next-Gen Airliners

Solid, Back-To-Basics Commuter Airplane

Tecnam had its new P2012 Traveller on static display at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. The airplane was certified by the FAA in August, and is ready for deliveries in the U.S.

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Airborne-Unmanned 11.26.19: Leonardo Invests, WavDrone Flt Test, Drone Fine

Also: Terra Drone Indonesia, FLIR Intro's StormCaster, AMA Expo's Canceled, Sensefly Partnerships

Leonardo is investing in Skydweller Aero Inc., a U.S./Spanish start-up specializing in large-scale solar-powered unmanned air systems. The initiative will result in the development and deployment of the Skydweller drone, a fully electric unmanned aircraft capable of carrying large payloads with unlimited range and ultra-persistent endurance. Skydweller has the capability to operate from existing airbases around the world, deploy thousands of miles away to areas of high need, and remain overhead for or

Aero-TV: The Tecnam Revolution Continues - Sport Aircraft To Next-Gen Airliners

Solid, Back-To-Basics Commuter Airplane

Tecnam had its new P2012 Traveller on static display at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. The airplane was certified by the FAA in August, and is ready for deliveries in the U.S. Powered by two 375 HP turbo-charged Lycoming engines, the Tecnam P2012 Traveller features a modern design and state-of-the-art equipment, allowing single-pilot operations, depending on individual country regulations.

Airborne-Unmanned 11.19.19: VSR700 1st Flt, DJI v Malaria, Drone Penalty

Also: Drone Industry Workshop, Drones Monitor Scottish Seas, Public Safety UAS Summit, 50-Mile Drone Corridor

The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system has performed its first flight at a drone test center in the south of France. The VSR700 performed several take-offs and landings on Friday 8th of November with the longest flight lasting around 10 minutes. The VSR700 was tethered with 100-foot cables to fully secure the flight test zone. The subsequent phases of the flight test program will now evolve towards free flight, and then progressively open the flight envelope. DJ

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Chao Announces $485 Million To 108 Airports In 48 States

Total Investment In Airports By The Trump Administration Reaches Nearly $11 Billion

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao has announced that the Department of Transportation will award $485 million in airport infrastructure grants to 108 airports in 48 states and the U.S. Territories of Guam and Virgin Islands. With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested an historic $10.8 billion to more than two thousand airports across the United States for safety and infrastructure improvements since January 2017.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 Makes Its Debut

Thousands Of Employees Gather To Mark Milestone Airplane

Boeing marked a key milestone Friday as thousands of employees gathered for the debut of the first 737 MAX 10 at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. During a ceremony, Boeing leaders highlighted the team’s accomplishments and recognized their efforts in completing production of the newest member of the 737 MAX family.

Two USAF Pilots Fatally Injured In Training Accident

Accident Occurred November 21 At Vance AFB

Two Vance Air Force Base Airmen were fatally injured on Nov. 21 at approximately 9:10 a.m. during a T-38C Talon training mission, according to an Air Force news release.

LAANC Drone Program Expansion Continues

Four Airports Added To The List Of Facilities Where The Service Is Available

The FAA has announced two important expansions of the Low Altitude Authorization and Capability (LAANC), which automates the application and approval process for drone operators to obtain airspace authorizations.

Amateur-Built Aircraft Accidents Remain Below FAA Decade-Long Challenge Goal

Uptick In Accidents In The Past Year A Reminder That Continual Safety Focus Is Essential

While fatal accident totals in amateur-built aircraft remain at historic lows, a slight increase in the total for the last 12-month reporting period shows the continuing necessity for dedicated educational efforts to push the total even lower, according to the EAA.

Teamsters Support Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act

Says Legislation Protects Aviation Maintenance Workers And The Flying Public

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has announced its strong support for H.R.5119, the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act, which was passed out of the House of Representatives' Transportation and Infrastructure Committee earlier this week.

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Canada’s Airports Congratulate Garneau On Reappointment As Minister Of Transport

Airports Ready To Work With New Cabinet, Government On Aviation Initiatives

Canada’s airports look forward to a seamless collaboration with government, with the news that the Honourable Marc Garneau will be returning to the Transport portfolio.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.26.19)

“The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America’s airports which will address safer airport operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers.” Source: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.26.19): Ident

A request for a pilot to activate the aircraft transponder identification feature.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.26.19)

National EMS Pilots Association

Formed in 1984, NEMSPA helps EMS helicopter and fixed-wing pilots to keep abreast of current industry issues, thereby contributing to each flight program that has NEMSPA members.

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