UAS Production Will Total $88.3 Billion, Analyst Says

Civil Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) will be the most dynamic growth sector of the world aerospace industry this decade as commercial applications take off and civil governments adopt systems for new roles.

Will Display Its Latest Technologies In The Training And Unmanned Domains

A new unmanned platform has been unveiled by Leonardo Company at the Paris Air Show, highlighting the company's capabilities in the field. The latest entry in the Falco family was shown for the first time Monday during the show. Paris will also be the first opportunity for guests to see the AWHERO unmanned rotorcraft in its pre-production configuration with the Leonardo Gabbiano Ultra-Light radar installed on-board.

Order Includes 20 Firm Aircraft And 19 Options

Embraer has signed a contract with United Airlines for up to 39 E175s. The order comprises 20 firm aircraft and 19 options in a 70-seat configuration. The order has a value of $1.9 billion, based on Embraer's current list prices, with all options being exercised. The firm order will be included in Embraer's 2019 second-quarter backlog.

Designed For The Next Generations Of Hybrid And Electric Aircraft

At the Paris Air Show, Safran Electrical & Power is presenting its full range of electrical systems designed for hybrid electric & all-electric aircraft – the smart batteries GENeUSPACK, the smart generators GENeUSTM, a power management system GENeUSGRID and the smart motors ENGINeUSTM – thus covering the whole electric chain.

Deal Includes Eight Firm Orders And Six On Lease From ALC

Virgin Atlantic has selected 14 A330-900s to replace its A330ceos from 2021, with options to further expand its fleet of highly efficient wide-body aircraft. The firm order for eight aircraft and six additional on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC), was signed at the Paris Air Show by Shai Weiss, Virgin Atlantic CEO and Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO.

Lessor Responds To Strong Demand For Boeing’s Newest Freighter, Exercises 10 Purchase Rights

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) signed an agreement with Boeing at the Paris Air Show exercising 10 purchase rights to firm orders and adding 15 more purchase rights for the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF).

Would Exclude All But Police, First Responder And News-Gathering Aircraft

Following an accident last Monday in Manhattan that resulted in the fatal injury of helicopter pilot Tim McCormack, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling for a "full on ban" on helicopters flying over Manhattan.

NTSB Has Made Safety Recommendation For The Data Collection Devices In The Past

Following last week’s Midtown helicopter accident in Manhattan, and with new safety concerns across Long Island, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) is citing a lack of a ‘black box,’ also known as a flight data recorder (FDR), as a cause for serious concern for the ongoing investigation, while also revealing that the NTSB has been trying for years, without success, to compel the FAA to mandate the installation of these often critical data preservers on many helicopter models. Now, Schumer is urging the FAA to heed the longstanding recommendations of the NTSB as it relates to ‘black boxes’ on helicopters and get to work on a plan to see them installed as a basic

Will Be The Exclusive Provider Of Airbus A330 And Boeing 787 Pilot Training

CAE and Air Europa announced today at the 2019 International Paris Air Show the extension of CAE’s exclusive long-term pilot training contract with Air Europa for five more years. Under the terms of the agreement, Air Europa's Airbus A330 and Boeing 787 pilots will train at various CAE European training centers including CAE Madrid, CAE Rome and CAE Gatwick.

But Iranian-Backed Rebels In Yemen Successfully Shot Down A Reaper Recently, U.S. Officials Say

Iran reportedly fired a missile at an MQ-9 Reaper drone that was responding to a distress call from an oil tanker which was attacked last week in the Gulf of Oman, but the weapon missed its target, according to U.S. military officials.

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Acting FAA Administrator Daniel Elwell announced National Drone Safety Awareness Week, a planned series of nationwide events focused on the safe operation of drones, at the UAS Symposium held last week in Baltimore, MD. "We want everyone in on the conversation," he said. AUVSI will be a key partner in the week, including through Know Before You Fly, the public education campaign started by AUVSI, the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the FAA. "We're thinking outside the box," Elwell said. "We wa

Growing Demand Expected Across Commercial Air Travel, Defense, Space And Services Markets

A strong commercial aviation industry, stable defense spending and the need to service all platforms throughout their lifecycle are driving a growing aerospace and defense market, according to the Boeing Market Outlook. Released Monday at the Paris Air Show, the outlook values the aerospace and defense market at $8.7 trillion over the next decade, up from $8.1 trillion a year ago.

Airplane Is A Distributed Hybrid Propulsion Aircraft Demonstrator

As part of their innovation strategies, Daher, Airbus and Safran have announced a collaborative partnership for the design and development of the wing-mounted EcoPulse distributed hybrid propulsion demonstrator with a maiden flight scheduled in 2022. Based on Daher’s TBM platform, this project, kick-started by CORAC (the French Civil Aviation Research Council) with support from DGAC (the French Civil Aviation Authority), will develop technologies that boost the environmental efficiency of aircraft and meet the future needs of the air travel industry.

Will Be Flying Daily During The Week Of The Event

Pipistrel is being represented at the Paris Air Show by its French team, the Finesse Max, who have prepared some interesting little surprises for attendees.

The Latest Evolution Of The A321neo Has A 4,700nm Range

Following the very positive feedback from the market, Airbus has launched the A321XLR to complement its best-selling A321neo Family. The A321XLR thus becomes the next evolutionary step which responds to market needs for even more range, and creates more value for the airlines by bringing 30% lower fuel burn per seat than previous-generation competitor aircraft. Starting from 2023, the aircraft will deliver an unprecedented Xtra Long Range of up to 4,700nm – 15% more than the A321LR and with the same fuel efficiency.

Will Be Held At Chase Field, Home Of The Arizona Diamondbacks

The Drone Racing League has announced that it will organize its first large-scale ticketed event in the United States, a stop on its world tour at Chase Field in Phoenix. The 2019 DRL Allianz World Championship Season will include the event on September 8 at the home of MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks.

Airliner Is Now Expected To Be Carrying Passengers Again In December

The FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety said last week that the agency anticipates that the Boeing 737 MAX will be returned to revenue service in December of this year following two accidents which resulted in a total of 346 people five months apart.

Agreement Includes The New A321XLR

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for 100 Airbus aircraft, including for the first time 50 A220-300s and 27 A321XLRs. The agreement also includes an incremental order for an additional 23 A321neos.

"Time and again, commercial aviation has shown itself to be extremely resilient. Notwithstanding some recent moderation in passenger and cargo traffic growth, all indications are pointing to our industry sustaining its unprecedented streak of profitable expansion." Source: Boeing Commercial Marketing Vice President Randy Tinseth, presenting Boeing's Aerospace forecast at the Paris Air Show.

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Weiser Airpark Flies Into The Sunset With One Last Party

From The Houston Chronicle, the story of the final days of the Weiser Airpark, which opened between 1945 and 1947 as Jackson Airport with a grass airstrip.