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September 16, 2019

Airborne 09.16.19: Wagstaff Mishap, SPA Girls In Aviation Day, Flight Design

Also: New Stemme CEO, Airline Bankruptcy, Avemco Executives, Director Of Langley Research Center

 

No one in aviation is immune to having to deal with mechanical issues... not even our good friend and Champion aerobatic pilot, Patty Wagstaff, who just had to deal with a sudden issue with her beloved Bonanza -- which, unfortunately got dinged up pretty good... but Patty and her fellow pilot are OK. The famed air-show pilot was involved in an incident Wednesday in which her 1958 Beech K35 airplane was involved in a runway excursion and flipped over onto its back, according to local authorities. Local media made it sound like a massive accident, but the truth is simple... a mechanical failure put the aircraft off to the side of a runway, where it wound up inv

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U.K. MoD Orders Leonardo/Thales Protection System For RAF ISTAR Fleet

Will Protect The Aircraft Against Latest-Generation Of Infra-Red (Heat Seeking) Missiles

The U.K. Ministry of Defense has contracted Leonardo and Thales, under a single source procurement, to deliver an integrated U.K. Defensive Aids System (DAS). The procurement will equip the RAF’s fleet of eight Shadow R1 intelligence-gathering aircraft, providing an advanced DAS which will protect the aircraft against latest-generation of Infra-Red (heat seeking) missiles.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines Receives Order From ANA

Will Retrofit IPC Modules On Boeing 787 Trent 1000 Engines

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines, Ltd. (MHIAEL), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) based in Aichi Prefecture, has received an order from All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) for retrofitting of the intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) modules equipped on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines which powers their fleet of Boeing 787 mid-size aircraft. The first shipment of a retrofitted engine was completed on September 11.

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Stemme Appoints New CEO

Bart Slager Assumed His New Duties August 28

Stemme AG has appointed Bart Slager as its new Chief Executive Officer as of August 28th, 2019. Slager brings with him a broad-based experience in sales, finance, and operations as well as transition and transformation projects and has a long track record within the aviation community.

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GA-ASI, U.K. MoD Sign Test And Evaluation Contract For Protector

Step Towards Certification For The Aircraft To Fly In Civil Airspace

GA-ASI has signed a Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) contract with the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) to complete the test and evaluation activities required to certify the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system to fly in civil airspace. The DCS contract also funds additional Protector program elements, including X-band SATCOM system verification, training material development and logistics planning.

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Sling Pilot Academy Is Hosting Girls In Aviation Day

Event Planned For October 4 In Torrance, CA

The Sling Pilot Academy is hosting Girls In Aviation Day on October 4th from 4-6 p.m. in its hangar. They are extending an open invitation to girls and their families come out and spend a fun-filled day full of aviation activities.

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Leonardo Displays AW149 At DSEI 2019

Puts Forward The Aircraft For The Latest/Future Generation Tactical Troop Helicopter Requirements

Leonardo displayed its latest-generation medium-lift AW149 helicopter at DSEI 2019 in London this week. The aircraft is rapidly configurable to meet a wide range of military missions: Troop transport/troop insertion (carrying up to 16 fully-equipped troops or up to 19 passengers), cargo resupply/external lift, CASEVAC/MEDEVAC, search and rescue (SAR), Special Forces operations and combat SAR, Command and Control (C2), and close air support.

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Global High-Altitude Aeronautics Platform Station (HAAPS) Market To Grow

Forecast To Reach $1.98 Billion By 2029

According to a new market intelligence report by BIS Research titled "Global High-Altitude Aeronautics Platform Station Market, Analysis & Forecast, 2019-2029", the HAAPS market generated $600.7 million revenue in 2018  and is expected to reach $1.98 billion by 2029. The HAAPS market is projected to grow at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 11.80%, during the forecast period from 2019-2029.

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Shaken But Not Stirred: Konnect Satellite Completes Vibration Tests

Demonstrates The Ability Of The Satellite To Withstand The Strong Shaking That Occurs During Launch

The first Spacebus Neo satellite – Konnect, a high-throughput satellite ordered by Eutelsat – has successfully completed its mechanical test campaign in Thales Alenia Space facilities in Cannes. The test demonstrates the ability of the satellite to withstand the strong shaking that occurs during launch.

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Avemco Executives Flying High In New Roles

Two Promoted By The Aviation Insurance Provider

Avemco Insurance Company (Avemco) has promoted two of its senior executives. Marci Veronie has been appointed Senior vice president of Sales & Marketing and Tom Fraley has been named Senior vice president of Support Operations. Avemco is the only direct writer of aircraft insurance in the United States and has been protecting pilots and owners since 1961.

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Meridian Celebrates 30 Years Of Jet Charter

Added Its First Jet In September, 1989

Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company, is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its jet charter business. General Aviation Flying Service, as the charter company was originally known, was formed in 1983. In September 1989, it added its first jet, a Citation SII, to its fleet of piston aircraft. In 1986, General Aviation Flying Service became Million Air Charter Teterboro when its FBO joined the aviation franchise. In 2004, the company evolved into Meridian Air Charter, as it is known today.

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Gogo Reaches Satellite IFC Technology Milestone

Has Installed The System On 1,500 Commercial Aircraft

Gogo has surpassed 1,500 total commercial aircraft installed and activated with satellite in-flight connectivity (IFC).

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USAF F-15s Nearly Collide With Skydivers In The U.K.

Jets Captured On Helmet Cameras Worn By The Skydivers

A pair of skydivers had a close encounter with two USAF F-15s in the skies over the U.K. in April, and the cameras on the helmets of the skydivers captured the incident.

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Summit Aviation To Support The Blue Angels Upgrade

Awarded Oil Tank System Contract For The Change To The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

Summit Aviation has announced that The Boeing Company has awarded it a follow-on Oil Tank System contract to support the Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team aircraft upgrade, from the F/A-18C/D Hornet to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

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Aero-TV: Epic Aircraft at OSH19 - Closing In On Production

Approved By the FAA For Type Inspection Authorization

 

Epic Aircraft has been approved for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) by the FAA. TIA allows FAA pilots to conduct the final phases of conformity inspections and flight testing. It is also a crucial precursor to type certification (TC), as it confirms the aircraft design, structural and flight test results demonstrate compliance with FAA regulations.

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Aero-TV: Epic Aircraft at OSH19 - Closing In On Production

Approved By the FAA For Type Inspection Authorization

Epic Aircraft has been approved for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) by the FAA. TIA allows FAA pilots to conduct the final phases of conformity inspections and flight testing. It is also a crucial precursor to type certification (TC), as it confirms the aircraft design, structural and flight test results demonstrate compliance with FAA regulations.

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A4A: Airlines Getting Greener And Flying Cleaner

Since 1978, U.S. Airlines Have Improved Fuel Efficiency By 130 Percent, Saving Nearly 5 Billion Metric Tons Of CO2

More people are flying than ever before. But while many passengers know that our fares have never been lower, most don’t know that our planes have never been greener. Commercial aviation contributes just 2 percent of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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Metro Aviation Takes Delivery Of First U.S.-Made Airbus EC145e Helicopter

Company To Acquire Fleet Of 25 Of The Aircraft, All Delivered From Columbus, MS

Airbus Helicopters Inc. has delivered to Metro Aviation Inc. the first EC145e produced at its U.S. assembly plant in Columbus, MS. This latest aircraft delivery is part of an order for 25 that Metro placed in 2018, and the remaining aircraft will all be delivered out of Columbus.

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Embraer Signs Heavy Maintenance Services Agreement With Horizon Air

Will Support Carrier's Fleet Of 30 E175 Aircraft

Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, has selected Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) in Nashville, Tennessee, as the exclusive heavy maintenance provider for the company’s fleet of 30 Embraer E175 aircraft.

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Dubai Police Becomes A DJI Solution Development Partner

The Collaboration Will Advance Drone Technology For Public Safety Professionals

Drone manufacturer DJI has announced a Solution Development Partnership with Dubai Police to test and deploy DJI drone technology as a tool to aid its public safety professionals. The agreement marks DJI’s first partnership with a police agency in the United Arab Emirates and will provide the Dubai Police with access to new drone technologies, training and support to promote safety and security in the nation’s largest city.

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Australian Teen With Autism To Take Part In 'One-Week-Wonder' Project

BushCat Kit To Be Assembled At AirVenture, Australia

An Australian teenager with autism has been selected as part of a team of 25 youths who will build a BushCat airplane from a kit at AirVenture Australia later this month.

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Klyde Morris (09.16.19)

Klyde Really Does Want To Mess With Your Head... Even More Than Usual

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 09.13.19: Lost Plane Reward!, Hurricane Hunters, EASA v FAA

Also: New K-MAX Order, $514,558 Civil Penalty, Boeing 702X Satellites, JetBlue Foundation

The pilot and owner of a 1945 Grumman TBM Avenger is asking for help locating the airplane he was forced to abandon during a flight last year, and he's willing to pay $20,000 to anyone who finds the airplane. That's not as easy as it sounds. Ron Carlson, explains... "...I just want to refresh my offer of $20,000 cash to find my still missing 1945 Grumman TBM Avenger. Many of you are probably familiar with the story, but for those who are not, it crashed a year and a half ago after a catastrophic engine failure and

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.16.19)

Aero Linx: Bahamas Habitat Bahamas Habitat was started in 2007 by flight instructor Steve Merritt, as a volunteer organization for pilots to use their aviation skills for disaster relief in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Since that time, we have evolved into a multifaceted organization dedicated to humanitarian relief, education, economic development and cross cultural exchange.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.16.19): Flameout Pattern

Flameout Pattern An approach normally conducted by a single-engine military aircraft experiencing loss or anticipating loss of engine power or control. The standard overhead approach starts at a relatively high altitude over a runway (“high key”) followed by a continuous 180 degree turn to a high, wide position (“low key”) followed by a continuous 180 degree turn final. The standard straight-in pattern starts at a point that results in a straight-in approach with a high rate of descent to the runway. Flameout approaches terminate in the type approach requested by the pilot (normally fullstop).

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.16.19)

“The Navy’s Blue Angels are legendary. We are extremely proud Boeing has chosen Summit Aviation to help support this impressive program.” Source: Director of Manufacturing for Summit Aviation Scott Roush, expressing his delight at the selection of Summit Aviation by The Boeing Company for an award of a follow-on Oil Tank System contract to support the Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team aircraft upgrade, from the F/A-18C/D Hornet to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

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