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September 04, 2019

Airborne 08.30.19: Congressman v FAA, Midwest LSA Expo, UK Army Couple

Also: ICAO Flight Plan, Indoor Skydiving 2020, A-10 Sustainment Contract, DeltaHawk Donates

The late Will Rogers once intoned that, "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for...." and in the case of some truly anti-aviation rhetoric from yet another instant Congressional aero-expert, what we are getting from the government still seems like way too much, indeed. Hawaiian Congressman Ed Case has announced that he will introduce a measure in the House ofRepresentatives to impose incredibly strict regulations on commercial aerial tour operations. Why? Apparently; because they occasio

Airborne 09.04.19: Martian Helicopter!, Eviation Acquired, Perlan 2

Also: CAE Buys 50% Of SIMCOM, Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, X-naut, Boeing Intro's Tailored Charts

Engineers have attached NASA's Mars Helicopter, which will be the first aircraft to fly on another planet, to the belly of the Mars 2020 rover at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The twin-rotor, solar-powered helicopter was connected, along with the Mars Helicopter Delivery System, to a plate on the rover's belly that includes a cover to shield the helicopter from debris during entry, descent and landing. The helicopter will remain encapsulated after landing, deploying to the surface once a suitable area to conduct test flights is found at Jezero Crater, the rover's destination. The Clermont Group has completed its acquisition of Eviation Aircraft. On January 23, 2019, Clermont entered into

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FAA Update On Hurricane Dorian

Slow-Moving Storm Continues On Its Path Along The U.S. East Coast

The FAA continues to work with its government partners and aviation stakeholders to safely manage air traffic affected by Hurricane Dorian. The FAA Command Center is managing the rerouting of flights and is helping airlines as they add some flights to aid evacuation efforts.

U.K. MoD, Airbus Out Of Canadian Fighter Competition

Cite Two Factors In Decision To Withdraw From The Future Fighter Capability Project

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (U.K. MoD) and Airbus Defense and Space have informed the Government of Canada of their decision to withdraw from Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP). The decision is the result of a detailed review of the Request for Proposal (RFP), following its release on July 23, 2019.

Planck Aerosystems Wins Homeland Security Contract

Awarded $200,000 For Final Testing Of Small Unmanned Aircraft System

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded Planck Aerosystems, Inc. of San Diego, California, $200,000 to begin testing its autonomous small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) in operational settings.

JU Partners With Delta Air Lines To Launch Aviation Careers

Joins Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program

In line with its mission to prepare students for life-long success, achievement and leadership, Jacksonville University has announced a partnership with Delta Air Lines to mentor and develop the most talented students in JU’s premier School of Aviation through the Delta Propel Pilot Career Path program.

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Pegasus Universal Aerospace Signs MoU With Callen-Lenz Group

Will Partner For Flight Control Systems Development

South Africa’s Pegasus Universal Aerospace, pioneer of the Vertical Business Jet (VBJ) Pegasus One, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UK-based, technical aviation consultancy, Callen-Lenz Group. The agreement brings the two companies together to exclusively collaborate on the design and development of the flight control systems for the Pegasus One aircraft.

CSAF Private Pilot Scholarship Program Changing Face Of U.S. Aviation

This Year, 150 Cadets Each Received A Scholarship From The Chief Of Staff Of The Air Force Scholarship Program

In 2018, almost half of all newly licensed female pilots between the ages of 17 and 19 were graduates of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Flight Academy.

AirAsia X Orders 12 More A330neo, 30 A321XLR Aircraft

New Contract Increases The Number Of A330neo Aircraft Ordered By AirAsia X To 78

AirAsia X, the long haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalized a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman, AirAsia X Berhad and Guillaume Faury, Chief Executive Officer, Airbus in Kuala Lumpur today, in the presence of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Sweden's Only Electric-Powered Aircraft Manufacturer Moving To Säve Airport

Heart Aerospace Among The First Tenants For The New Facility

Heart Aerospace, a newly-founded manufacturer of electric aircraft in Sweden, has signed a leasing agreement with Castellum for premises comprising some 19,000 square feet at Säve Airport. The workspace will be used to design and assemble a prototype for an e-plane, currently under development by the company. Heart Aerospace's objective is to develop a 19-seat electric aircraft with a range of 400 kilometres (216 nautical miles), to be certified airworthy by 2025.

AEA Launches New Jobs Board

Visit AEA.net/Jobs To Search The Latest Employment Opportunities In The Avionics Industry

Coinciding with the recent Labor Day holiday in the United States, the Aircraft Electronics Association introduced its new online jobs board at AEA.net/Jobs.

Boeing, KLM Announce Order For Two 777 Jets

New Purchase Will Grow KLM's 777 Fleet To Over 30 Airplanes

Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have announced that the carrier has ordered two more 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes as it continues to operate one of Europe's most modern and efficient fleet.

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AUVSI Wraps-Up Unmanned Systems—Defense. Protection. Security.

Show Explored How Unmanned And Autonomous Systems Are Reshaping The Landscape Of Military And Intelligence Security Operations

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) hosted a successful unmanned systems event designed to convene military leadership, defense experts and the industry serving those markets. The Unmanned Systems—Defense. Protection. Security. (USDPS) show explored how unmanned and autonomous systems are reshaping the landscape of military and security operations and what that means for procurement, technology development and inter-agency collaboration.

Australian Student Pilot Makes Successful Emergency Landing

Instructor Reportedly 'Blacked Out' During Training Flight

A student pilot taking his third flying lesson made a successful emergency landing at Jandakot Airport in Perth, Australia after his instructor reportedly blacked out during the flight.

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Aero-TV: Avilution at Oshkosh 2019 - Innovating Next-Gen Avionics Strategies

Company Partners With Multiple Aircraft Manufactures For OEM Avionics

Avilution is re-thinking the way avionics panels are presented using an innovative software-driven system to display information that is configurable by the pilot.

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Aero-TV: Avilution at Oshkosh 2019 - Innovating Next-Gen Avionics Strategies

Company Partners With Multiple Aircraft Manufactures For OEM Avionics

Avilution is re-thinking the way avionics panels are presented using an innovative software-driven system to display information that is configurable by the pilot. Company founder and CEO Mark Spencer told Aero-TV at AirVenture 2019 that Avilution approaches avionics as a software problem rather than as a hardware problem, which gives them a lot of flexibility and allows them to bring products to market more quickly than a more traditional approach.

FAA Update On Hurricane Dorian

Storm Affecting Airports Along The East U.S. Coast

The FAA is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to remain a catastrophic hurricane during the next few days. The agency has a team ready to to go to the Bahamas after the storm passes to assess any damage to FAA communications equipment. They are also preparing facilities and equipment in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

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Clermont Group Acquires Eviation Aircraft

Completes Acquisition Announced In January Of This Year

The Clermont Group has completed its acquisition of Eviation Aircraft. On January 23, 2019, Clermont entered into an agreement to acquire majority control of Eviation. The acquisition process has now concluded, and Clermont has been issued equity equal to 70% of Eviation’s share capital on a fully diluted basis.

Boeing: Asia Pacific Region To See Greatest Demand For Airline Personnel

Pilot And Technician Outlook Reports That The Asia Pacific Region Will Account For More Than One-Third Of Global Demand Over The Next 20 Years

Boeing reports that the Asia Pacific region continues to drive global demand for commercial pilots, technicians and cabin crew. The region accounts for more than one-third of anticipated global demand, or 816,000 total new commercial aviation personnel over the next 20 years.

First Flight: Elroy Air VTOL Large Cargo Drone

Reached An Altitude Of 10 Feet Hovering For 64 Seconds

Elroy Air, an autonomy and logistics company developing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo systems, announced the successful completion of its first full-scale system flight test, the 1215 lb prototype reaching a height of 10 feet and hovering for 64 seconds before descending and landing safely. The test was completed at 9:14AM PST on August 14th, 2019 at McMillan Airfield at Camp Roberts, CA in partnership with the Naval Postgraduate School.

Perfect Weather, Great Atmosphere At The Rotax Fly-In 2019

Offered Demo Flights, Seminars, Simulator Sessions

Perfect weather conditions and an exciting program awaited the guests of the Rotax Fly-In 2019 at the Aerodrome Wels from August 30th to September 1st, 2019. Pilots were flying into Wels not only from Austria but also from the neighboring countries France, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Italy and Germany and enjoyed a relaxed weekend among like-minded people.

CAE Awards Last Two Scholarships Of Its 2019 Women In Flight Program

Announces Scholarship Recipients Of Airasia’s Cadet Pilot Program And American Airlines’ Cadet Academy

CAE has named the winners of AirAsia’s cadet pilot program and the American Airlines’ Cadet Academy for its 2019 CAE Women in Flight scholarship program. The two recipients now join the ranks of CAE’s Women in Flight ambassadors, marking the successful launch of a unique annual program tailored to create role models for the next generation of professional pilots.

737 MAX JATR Panel To Deliver Findings In Coming Weeks

Group Is Taking Additional Time To Finish Documenting Its Work

The Joint Authorities Technical Review (JATR) panel is taking additional time to finish documenting its work. We expect the group to submit its observations, findings, and recommendations in the coming weeks.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.04.19)

“We are proud to complete the first edition of the CAE Women in Flight scholarship program with our five airline partners. These brand ambassadors will help drive awareness, promote the pilot profession among women, and encourage diversity in aviation." Source: Nick Leontidis, CAE’s Group president, Civil Aviation Training Solutions.

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The FAA has developed a set of assumptions and forecasts consistent with the emerging trends and structural changes taking place within the aviation industry. The purpose of the forecasts is to accurately predict future demand.

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