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November 14, 2019

Airborne 11.13.19: Mooney Woes, Naval Museum Eviction, 737MAX Update

Also: Bombardier’s Safety Standdown, EAA Honors Five, Rutan Joins xCraft, FlightSafety Intro's 'FlightSmart'

The Mooney factory in Kerrville, TX is currently closed, and all of its employees have been furloughed. A call to Mooney resulted in a recorded message saying that the employees had been furloughed. A post on the Mooneyspace.com indicated that the employees had been furloughed for a week and told to return to work a week from Monday. No other details were made available. There is no indication of the furlough on the company website. The company cut production and laid off some 60 employees

AMA Drone Report 11.14.19: DJI Drone-To-Phone, Drone Corridor, Drone Workshop

Also: NOTAM Data Optimization Summit, CASA Warns Drone Pilots, Drones Reveal Iceland Glaciers, SeaWorld Drone Show

Well... we knew this was coming... DJI is now demonstrating a direct drone-to-phone, Wi-Fi based solution to remotely identify airborne drones. DJI’s remote identification solution, developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders and regulators, broadcasts information from drones directly to off-the-shelf mobile phones using existing Wi-Fi protocols. Using a simple app, anyone within radio range of the drone can receive that signal and learn the location, altitude, speed and dir

AMA Drone Report 11.14.19: DJI Drone-To-Phone, Drone Corridor, Drone Workshop

Also: NOTAM Data Optimization Summit, CASA Warns Drone Pilots, Drones Reveal Iceland Glaciers, SeaWorld Drone Show

Well... we knew this was coming... DJI is now demonstrating a direct drone-to-phone, Wi-Fi based solution to remotely identify airborne drones. DJI’s remote identification solution, developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders and regulators, broadcasts information from drones directly to off-the-shelf mobile phones using existing Wi-Fi protocols. Using a simple app, anyone within radio range of the drone can receive that signal and learn the location, altitude, speed and direction of the drone, as well as an identification number for the drone and the location of the pilot. A state supported 50-mile unmanned traffic management drone corridor, which r

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Airbus And Its Partners Unveil Details Of New Eurofighter ECR Concept

Announcement Made At The International Fighter Conference In Berlin

At the International Fighter Conference in Berlin Airbus and its partners introduced for the first time concrete details of the new Eurofighter electronic combat role (ECR) concept. This role will enlarge Eurofighter’s multi-role capabilities and further increase the survivability of coalition forces in hostile environments.

Military Grade 'No-Drone' Counter-UAS Radar Detection System Released

Designed For Airport, Facility And Event Anti Drone Protection

In response to recent threats of rogue and errant drones launched against airports and other critical facilities, infrastructure and events, 34 North Drones has partnered with IDS North America to offer and install the No-Drone radar counter drone system for all government and civilian clients in need of protection.

De Havilland Canada Arrives In The United Arab Emirates For Dubai Airshow

Will Showcase A Jambojet Dash 8-400 Aircraft

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) today announced its participation in the upcoming Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates. This will be the company’s first appearance at the Dubai Airshow since the Dash 8 aircraft program was acquired by Longview Aviation Capital, and re-launched as De Havilland Canada in June 2019. During the biennial event, De Havilland Canada will showcase a Jambojet Dash 8-400 aircraft.

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DroneResponders Global Public Safety UAS Summit Announced

To Be Held At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 In Boston

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems Association (AUVSI), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, have announced the first co-located program for AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020, the world’s largest unmanned systems event.

Milestone Reached For Advanced Electric Propulsion Thruster For NASA's Gateway

Full Power Demonstration Conducted On The Hall Thruster

NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne recently demonstrated an Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) thruster at full power for the first time, achieving an important program milestone. Aerojet Rocketdyne-developed AEPS thrusters are slated to be used on the Power and Propulsion Element of NASA’s Gateway, the agency’s orbiting lunar outpost for robotic and human exploration operations in deep space.

FAA Awards STC To CMC Electronics

Allows Upgrade To Honeywell Primus II Avionics Suite

The FAA has approved the latest automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) Out developed by CMC Electronics and DAC International for aircraft equipped with Honeywell’s Primus II avionics suite.

Astronics Announces A New Line Of Avionics Control And Communication Devices

The ‘NG’ Family Is A New Generation Of COTS Ballard Boxes For Avionics Interfacing And Computing

Astronics Corporation is launching a new family of flexible, compact, 64-bit avionics I/O computing platforms for problem-solving and tech insertion in areas such as mission computing, distributed control and avionics data conversion.

PoSSUM Completes First Commercial Gravity-Offset EVA Space Suit Test

Conducted With The Collaboration Of The Canadian Space Agency

A team of sixteen Project PoSSUM citizen-scientists recently completed a series of gravity-offset tests and evaluations of an Extravehicular Activity (EVA) space suit prototype at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters near Montreal, Quebec. The space suit was developed by Final Frontier Design of Brooklyn, NY and these series of tests mark the first gravity-offset tests of a commercial EVA space suit, an essential step towards its certification.

Kaman Receives Boeing Award For The A-10 Re-Wing Program

Work To Be Performed In Jacksonville, FL

Kaman Aerospace Group has been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by The Boeing Company. This new work package is for the manufacture of wing control surfaces and structural assemblies in support of the U.S Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt Advanced Wing Continuation Kitting (ATTACK) program. Work for this program will be performed in its Jacksonville, FL facility.

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FindHeli, Cheesecake Labs Introduce A Helicopter Booking Platform

App Offers A Quick And Simple Booking Experience To Connect Users To Helicopter Operators In Europe

Cheesecake Labs, a web and mobile design and development company, has returned from WebSummit 2019 in Lisbon, where it helped FindHeli launch a helicopter booking app. The platform, which is available on iOS and Web, is the pioneer in Europe to offer this service and currently operates with 10 helicopter operators in Switzerland, France, UK, Portugal, Italy, and Germany.

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AMA Drone Report 11.07.19: Drone Safety Wk, MultiGP, NTSB Drones

Also: Mavic Mini, Operating Standards, UK Drone Operators, Drones Reveal Secrets

The FAA has been noting that it is in the middle of its first National Drone Safety Awareness Week, Nov. 4-10, 2019. The FAA’s says their highest priority, “is to ensure the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) as we continue to safely integrate drones into the NAS. This is an opportunity to share your commitment to drone safety. During this week-long campaign, the FAA will be highlighting how key sectors use drones for good. Many of our stakeholder communities are planning local events that engage and e

DeFazio Raises 'New And Serious Concerns' To FAA About 737 MAX

Also Raises Questions About Lightning Protection For The Dreamliner

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) recently sent a letter to FAA administrator Stephen Dickson questioning the way the FAA made decisions on two safety-related items with potentially catastrophic consequences: rudder cable protection on the Boeing 737 MAX and lightning protection for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Governor Cuomo Announces Completion Of 50-Mile Drone Corridor

Expansion Of Syracuse Tech Garden Also Revealed

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the completion of the state supported 50-mile unmanned traffic management drone corridor, which runs from Central New York to the Mohawk Valley. The first-in-the-nation corridor is the most advanced drone testing corridor in the nation. With the needed infrastructure now in place, companies will be able to test both unmanned aerial systems platforms and UTM technologies in real world settings, generating data that will inform the industry and regulators and taking us one step closer towards the routine commercial use of drones.

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Near-Accident During Simulated Flight Delayed 737 MAX Recertification

Led To A Lengthy Redesign Of The Airplane's Computers

A near-accident during a simulated flight in June led to an extensive delay in the recertification of the 737 MAX, according to media reports.

NTSB Releases Probable Cause Report From New York Fatal Accident

Four Fatally Injured When Pilot Encountered Severe Turbulence Near A Thunderstorm

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from an accident which occurred in June, 2018 which fatally injured East Hampton luxury developers Ben and Bonnie Krupinski, both 70, their grandson William Maerov, 22, also of East Hampton, and the pilot, Jon Dollard, 47, of Hampton Bays, NY.

THAAD, C-5M Coming To LM Space And Air Show

USAF Thunderbirds Headline Event

Lockheed Martin announces a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system and C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft will be on display for the first-ever Lockheed Martin Space and Air Show taking place Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2020, at the Orlando-Sanford International Airport, Sanford, FL. These displays join the show's headlining performers, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and the event will offer a wide variety of other attractions announced in the future.

ANA’s Latest Jet Delivered From Final Assembly In Washington

Ferry Flight Conducted Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

All Nippon Airways (ANA) received its latest passenger aircraft from the United States via a delivery flight that was conducted using a blend of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel on Oct. 30, 2019. The brand new Boeing 777-300ER was flown from Boeing’s facility in Everett, Washington to Japan, utilizing sustainable aviation fuel made from waste gas derived ethanol for the trans-Pacific flight.

Airbus Presents BOLDtalks Innovation 2019 In Dubai

To Lead Discussions On Future Industry Trends And Advances In Innovation

Airbus has announced the seventh edition of its partnership with the intimate and impactful discussions, BOLDtalks which will take place a day before the start of Dubai Airshow 2019. BOLDtalks Innovation will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2019 and will see seven speakers take the stage to discuss a variety of fascinating and future-focused topics covering a wide range of sectors.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.14.19)

"The completion of the 50-mile drone corridor is a groundbreaking achievement that caps a key strategy laid out in our CNY Rising plan to make Central New York and the Mohawk Valley a global center for UAS testing and innovation." Source: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.14.19): Propeller (Prop) Wash (Prop Blast)

The disturbed mass of air generated by the motion of a propeller.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.14.19)

The Cal Aggie Flying Farmers The Cal Aggie Flying Farmers, Inc. was established in 1947 and is the oldest general aviation operation in the Sacramento, California area. The Cal Aggies are located at the University Airport, Davis, California, on the University of California Davis campus. The airport is operated as a public airport.

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