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November 13, 2024

Airborne 11.13.24: Aeroflot Parking Tkt!, DB Cooper Conference, Airliner Gunfire

 Also: FAA v Int'l Jumpers, Unleaded AvGas, Autonomous Blackhawk, Wally Funk!

 
 
In an apparent case of poor timing, or poor planning, an Aeroflot Airbus A320 was finally able to depart the Munich International Airport in June 2024, 834 days after it landed shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. But only after a parking fee of €460,000 (about $493,000) had been paid. Seattle’s Museum of Flight is gearing up to host the 2024 D.B. Copper Conference, led by D.B. Cooper Events, from November 15 to 17. This event will host a variety of experts and discussions to provide new information on the industry’s only unsolved hijacking case. The D.B. Cooper hijacking case is one of the most infamous unsolved mysteries in the nation. On

Spirit Airlines Flight Takes Gunfire While Landing

Carrier Suspends Service into Haiti Until Further Notice

On November 11, a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo traveling from Florida to Haiti was forced to divert after being hit by gunfire during its approach to landing. A flight attendant was injured by debris and Spirit, along with other carriers, have temporarily suspended flights into Haiti. Shortly after the incident, Port-au-Prince’s US Embassy published a security alert confirming the large presence of violent gang activity in the area.  

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Ron Corley Receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

CAF Volunteer Honored For Lifetime of Dedicated Maintenance Service

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced that its volunteer aircraft mechanic Ron Corley has been awarded the FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. The award honors the commitment and achievements of senior mechanics with more than 50 years of aviation maintenance.

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EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive For Leonardo Helicopters

Affects Main Landing Gear On AB139 And AW139 Models

On November 11, 2024, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) affecting all serial numbers of AB139 and AW139 helicopters. The AD affects the main landing gear (MLG) shock absorber assembly. There have been reported instances of a broken eye end of the MLG shock absorber piston rod, which subsequent investigation determined the cause was fatigue cracking.

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Airports Happy About Growing Unleaded AvGas Availability

Two San Mateo County Facilities Receive Swift Fuels

San Mateo County announced that distribution of unleaded aviation gasoline at its airports is growing with the recent deliveries of Swift Fuels’ 100R and UL94 to San Carlos Airport (KSQL) and Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF). The San Carlos Flight Center and Rabbit Aviation Services received their first delivery of Swift’s 100R high octane avgas at San Carlos Airport. The flight training center has certified its fleet of Cessna 172s to run exclusively on 100R at SQL and HAF for several months. 

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Leonardo Providing ATR42-600 MP To Italian Coast Guard

Modified Regional Turboprop For Patrolling Coastlines

Leonardo announced it has secured a contract with Italy’s General Command of the Port Authorities – Coast Guard to supply an ATR42-600 Maritime Patrol (MP) aircraft. The ATR42 MP is developed on the basic platform of the ATR42-600 regional aircraft that is modified and equipped with Leonardo’s multi-domain sensors and state-of-the-art research and communications equipment. It is capable of transmitting and receiving information in real time, optimizing operations along the entire chain of command.

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Reliable Robotics Inks FAA Contract For Detect & Avoid Tech

Maintaining Safe Distance Critical For UAS Integration Into NAS

Reliable Robotics announced a contract with the FAA to conduct data collection flights with its Detect & Avoid (DAA) system around and in airport environments. Use of such systems will be crucial to safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the National Airspace System (NAS).

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Airborne-NextGen 11.05.24: China v Skydio, SpaceX 100th, World Drone Champs

Also: ERAU Hurricane Drone Program, lightWave Edge 130 Blue, Manta Aircraft, ARTCC Meteorologists

Prominent American drone manufacturer Skydio was recently hit with sanctions from the Chinese government, forcing it to limit battery distribution. These constraints follow Skydio’s deal to sell drones to the Taiwanese National Fire Agency. The sanctions prevent Chinese companies from working with or supplying components to Skydio. The American drone maker only sources a few parts through China, so it is still able to manufacture and distribute its product. SpaceX completed its 100th launch of 2024 last month, delivering the Starlink 10-10 missi

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Archer And Soracle Sign Pre-Purchase Agreement

Deal Secures Right To Purchase Up To 100 Midnight Aircraft

Archer Aviation announced it has signed an agreement with Soracle, a joint venture company between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, for the right to order up to 100 Midnight air taxi vehicles in a deal that would be worth up to $500 million. The order would include pre-delivery payments upon Archer attaining certain milestones prior to delivery. There is no expiration date for Soracle to confirm the order, but Archer CEO Adam Goldstein said Soracle has put in a “seven-digit” payment.

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Airborne-NextGen 11.05.24: China v Skydio, SpaceX 100th, World Drone Champs

Also: ERAU Hurricane Drone Program, lightWave Edge 130 Blue, Manta Aircraft, ARTCC Meteorologists

Prominent American drone manufacturer Skydio was recently hit with sanctions from the Chinese government, forcing it to limit battery distribution. These constraints follow Skydio’s deal to sell drones to the Taiwanese National Fire Agency. The sanctions prevent Chinese companies from working with or supplying components to Skydio. The American drone maker only sources a few parts through China, so it is still able to manufacture and distribute its product. SpaceX completed its 100th launch of 2024 last month, delivering the Starlink 10-10 mission&rsqu

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NTSB Prelim: Fokker D VIII Replica

Air Boss Informed The Announcer And Ground Crew That He Thought The Engine Was Running Rough And To Prepare For A Possible Precautionary Landing

On October 5, 2024, about 1456 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Coughlin Fokker D-VIII Replica, N94100, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Old Rhinebeck Airport (NY94), Rhinebeck, New York. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 airshow flight. The purpose of the flight was to perform a single ship demonstration routine for an airshow at NY94.

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Classic Aero-TV: Center of Attention – Oshkosh Tower/AirVenture 2015

From 2015 (YouTube Version): No Matter What, You Can't Get To The BIG SHOW Without KOSH Tower!

It’s been said that during EAA AirVenture, the control tower at Wittman Regional Airport is the busiest tower in the world. In this video you have the chance to see how it works and to listen-in on some of the communications. ANN reporter, Bruce Brandon, had the opportunity to interview, Elaine Buckner, who is the Air Traffic Manager at the EAA AirVenture control tower. When Bruce asked if it’s really true this is the busiest control tower in the world, she replied that it is, and even more uniquely it does it without working a 24 hour s

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.13.24)

Aero Linx: MQ-9 Reaper The Reaper is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. Given its significant loiter time, wide-range sensors, multi-mode communications suite, and precision weapons, it provides a unique capability to perform strike, coordination, and reconnaissance against high-value, fleeting, and time-sensitive targets.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.13.24): Indicated Altitude

Indicated Altitude The altitude as shown by an altimeter. On a pressure or barometric altimeter it is altitude as shown uncorrected for instrument error and uncompensated for variation from standard atmospheric conditions.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.13.24)

“The security situation in Haiti is unpredictable and dangerous. Travel within Haiti is conducted at your own risk. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety traveling to airports, borders, or during any onward travel. You should consider your personal security situation before traveling anywhere in Haiti.” Source: Shortly after a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo traveling from Florida to Haiti was forced to divert after being hit by gunfire during its approach to landing, Port-au-Prince’s US Embassy published a security alert confirming the large presence of violent gang activity in the area.

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