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November 01, 2018

AMA Drone Report 11.01.18: FAI World Drone Racing, AMA Expo West, FAA Restricts

Also: Day Waiver Applications, Drones Respond To 911 Calls, Drone Pilot Fined/Jailed, Aero-News Staff Openings

Some 128 of the world’s best drone racing pilots from 34 separate countries are making the journey to Shenzhen, “the Heart of the drone economy," for the four-day competition that runs from 1-4 November 2018. "At the final count we have 34 national teams with a total of 128 competitors. That includes 43 juniors and 12 women,” said FAI Jury President Bruno Delor. Travelling with them he said, “will be a further 132 registered team managers, helpers and official supporters

AMA Drone Report 11.01.18: FAI World Drone Racing, AMA Expo West, FAA Restricts

Also: Day Waiver Applications, Drones Respond To 911 Calls, Drone Pilot Fined/Jailed, Aero-News Staff Openings

Some 128 of the world’s best drone racing pilots from 34 separate countries are making the journey to Shenzhen, “the Heart of the drone economy," for the four-day competition that runs from 1-4 November 2018. "At the final count we have 34 national teams with a total of 128 competitors. That includes 43 juniors and 12 women,” said FAI Jury President Bruno Delor. Travelling with them he said, “will be a further 132 registered team managers, helpers and official supporters.” If you’re not on your way to Pomona, California, you’re about to miss out on something VERY cool! The 20th annual AMA Expo West will be at the Fairp

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DOJ Files Charges In Commercial Aviation IP Theft

Chinese Intelligence Officers And Their Recruited Hackers And Insiders Conspired To Steal Sensitive Commercial Aviation And Technological Data For Years

Chinese intelligence officers and those working under their direction, which included hackers and co-opted company insiders, conducted or otherwise enabled repeated intrusions into private companies’ computer systems in the United States and abroad for over five years. The conspirators’ ultimate goal was to steal, among other data, intellectual property and confidential business information, including information related to a turbofan engine used in commercial airliners.

Skycatch Edge1 Now Available Worldwide

Data Processing And GNSS Base Station Built By DJI

Skycatch has announced the first-of-its-class, on-premise data processing and GNSS base station, the Skycatch Edge1. Manufactured in partnership with DJI, the world's leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, the Skycatch Edge1 is now available worldwide.

Lockheed Martin Challenges Students To Create The Future Of Flight

New Digital Curriculum Launched For High School Students

Lockheed Martin has launched a new digital curriculum for high-school students, parents and educators as part of Generation Beyond, its free, online STEM education program used in thousands of U.S. classrooms. The new Generation Beyond: Aviation curriculum includes video challenges, a virtual field trip to Lockheed Martin's famous Skunk Works and surprise STEM lab takeovers in select U.S. high schools.

Maxar Technologies' MDA To Design Lunar Rover Concept For CSA

MDA Advances Innovative Robotics And Rovers For Space Exploration

MDA, a Maxar Technologies company, has announced that it has been selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to provide a conceptual design of a lunar rover for science exploration and to prepare for human missions on the lunar surface.

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AAR Partnership With WMU Boosts Aviation Maintenance Instruction, Experience

Career Pathways Program Is First-Of-Its-Kind For Maintenance Students

Western Michigan University's new partnership with AAR, a global provider of aviation services, is expected to enhance instruction for students studying to become aircraft maintenance technicians, providing real-life work experience and an opportunity to be hired upon graduation.

Becker Expands Market Reach For BXT Mode S Transponders

Appoints DAC International As Distributor Of TCAS II Compatible And Global ADS-B Compliant Units

Longtime avionics solutions provider, Becker, is expanding their market reach by appointing DAC International as a distributor of the Becker BXT family of Mode S transponders, addressing the need for affordable ADS-B solutions on business and commercial type aircraft.

Qingdao Airlines Takes Delivery Of First A320neo Powered By P&W GTF Engines

Pratt & Whitney Will Also Provide Engine Maintenance Service For The Carrier

Pratt & Whitney and Qingdao Airlines recently celebrated delivery of the airline's first A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Qingdao Airlines with engine maintenance through a long-term EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement. Qingdao Airlines is the eighth GTF engine operator in China.

LG Electronics And Lufthansa Technik Establish Joint Venture

New Aviation OLED Development Effort To Commence Early 2019

LG Electronics and Lufthansa Technik AG will jointly develop, produce and market LG's innovative OLED displays for commercial airplane cabins, the companies announced today. The new venture will be based in Hamburg, Germany and will commence operation in the first half of 2019.

ATR 72 Ready To Fly In Japan

Japan Air Commuter Takes Delivery Of Their First ATR 72-600

Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd (JAC) has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 following the conversion in June of one of its orders of an ATR 42-600 to its larger 72 version. The aircraft will have a 70-seat configuration.

Rocky? Habitable? Sizing Up A Galaxy Of Planets

Space Telescopes Zeroing In On Earth-Like Planets

The planets so far discovered across the Milky Way are a motley, teeming multitude: hot Jupiters, gas giants, small, rocky worlds and mysterious planets larger than Earth and smaller than Neptune. As we prepare to add many thousands more to the thousands found already, the search goes on for evidence of life – and for a world something like our own.

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DJI Reviewing Reports Of Power Issues With M200 Series Drones

A 'Small Number' Have Lost Power For Unknown Reasons

Drone maker DJI is looking into what it describes as a "small number" of reports involving drones in the Matrice 200 series that have lost power mid-flight. In a news release, DJI says flight safety and product reliability are the company's top priorities. "Our engineers are thoroughly reviewing each customer case and working to address this matter urgently," the company said in a media release.

Turkey Claims It is Home To The 'World's Largest Airport'

All Phases Of Construction Will Be Completed In 2025

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that Istanbul Airport is "the largest in the world" during Grand Opening ceremonies held Monday. The announcement was made to over 5,000 guests at the event, which was held on Turkish National Day, the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.

Six GA Associations Release Industry Recommended Best Business Practices

Calls On FBOs To 'Move Expeditiously To Implement These Practices'

Six major aviation associations have jointly released the “Know Before You Go” best business practices. The joint release lays out a series of communications best practices, including publishing an online list of potential prices, fees and other charges that pilots may expect when landing at an airport.

Airbus and Georgia Tech Open Center For Overall Aircraft Design

Both Will Take Advantage Of This Strategic Collaboration To Accelerate The Transformation Of The Aircraft Design Process

Last week, Airbus and Georgia Institute of Technology officially opened the Airbus / Georgia Tech Center for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)- enabled Overall Aircraft Design (OAD).

DJI Expands Drone Ecosystem With New Hardware, Software And Partnerships

AirWorks 2018 Bolsters The DJI Platform For Businesses, Governments, And Others

Dronemaker DJI has opened the doors to its third annual AirWorks enterprise drone conference by showcasing new hardware, software and strategic partnerships, expanding the global DJI ecosystem to help more enterprises embrace the benefits of aerial productivity.

AMA Drone Report 10.25.18: Dave Mathewson Goes West, AMA Expo, DJI Refutes

Also: Airmap Replaced By Precisionhawk, Drone Thief, Swiss Tourist Arrested, Bargain Priced Hubsan Zino

One of the true leaders in the personal drone community and the recently retired Executive Director of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Dave Mathewson (AMA #23), has gone west. Among a lifetime of accomplishment, Dave served as the 23rd President of the AMA from 2008-2011, and became its Executive Director in 2011, serving in that post until earlier this year when he retired. Dave received the AMA Exemplary Award in 2003, the AMA Distinguished Service Award in 2006, the AMA Fellowship Award in 2009 a

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Enstrom Receives New Zealand Type Certificate For F-28F, 280FX, And 480B

Updates Latest Certification On Piston Aircraft, Adds Turbine Helicotpers

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation was granted New Zealand Type Acceptance for its Enstrom F-28/280/480 Series helicopters by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand in September.

FAI World Drone Racing Championships: Pilots Ready!

Event Begins November 1 In Shenzhen, China

Some 128 of the world’s best drone racing pilots from 34 separate countries will make the journey to Shenzhen, “the Heart of the drone economy," for the four-day competition that runs from 1-4 November 2018.

Pipistrel Marks 100 Simulated Flight Training Hours In Alpha Electro

Test Flight Fleet Has Traveled Over 2,000 Nautical Miles

The fleet of four Pipistrel Alpha Electro aircraft that are slated for flight training through the CALSTART program in California has logged about 125 hours, 100 of those in a single aircraft.

IATA Urges Latin American Leaders To Maximize Aviation's Benefits

Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Harmonization, Are The Keys To Success

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to maximize the economic and social benefits of aviation. Aviation currently supports 7.2 million jobs and $156 billion in economic activity across the Latin American and Caribbean region. That represents 2.8% of all employment and 3.3% of all GDP in the region.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.01.18)

“Our nation’s general aviation community depends on active pilots and the important services provided by FBOs all across the nation.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.01.18): Magnetic Compass

A device for determining direction measured from magnetic north.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.01.18)

South Bay Soaring Society

The South Bay Soaring Society (SBSS) is a non-profit radio controlled glider club based in San Jose, CA. They have flying sites in San Jose, Santa Clara, Fremont and Davenport.

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