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September 05, 2019

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

AMA Drone Report 09.05.19: Regs Eased, Drone Fishing?, Yuneec Mantis G

Also: FAA Warning, Skydio 2 Update, Drone Community Mobilizes, Facebook Drone Video Foolishness

The FAA is working with other federal agencies to minimize the impact of flight restrictions on drone operators flying near select federal facilities. The agency is working with the DoD to establish intermittent restrictions on drone flights within the lateral boundaries of select federal facilities during specified times. Currently, drone operators are prohibited from flying at these locations at all times. The FAA is working to ensure that these restrictions are narrowly tailored and remain in effect only w

AMA Drone Report 09.05.19: Regs Eased, Drone Fishing?, Yuneec Mantis G

Also: FAA Warning, Skydio 2 Update, Drone Community Mobilizes, Facebook Drone Video Foolishness

The FAA is working with other federal agencies to minimize the impact of flight restrictions on drone operators flying near select federal facilities. The agency is working with the DoD to establish intermittent restrictions on drone flights within the lateral boundaries of select federal facilities during specified times. Currently, drone operators are prohibited from flying at these locations at all times. The FAA is working to ensure that these restrictions are narrowly tailored and remain in effect only when necessary. A video has surfaced in Australia of a man who appears to be being carried under a large, homemade drone over Upper Coliban Reservoir in central Victoria, fishing p

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FAA Shifts Dorian Preparations To The North

Storm Affecting The Carolinas Through Friday

Florida airports are largely back to normal operations as Hurricane Dorian moves north towards the Carolinas. The FAA is working with government partners and aviation stakeholders to safely manage air traffic affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Altitude Angel Launches Drone Industry’s First 'Just Culture' Reporting System

The CAA-Backed Scheme Will Emulate The Processes Successfully Deployed In The Aviation Industry

UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) provider Altitude Angel is launching the world’s first ‘just culture’ incident reporting system for drone pilots and operators.

Airbus Delivers First A330neo In Hi Fly Livery

Will Be Deployed To Further Expand Hi Fly’s Long-Haul Wet Lease And Charter Operations Worldwide

Hi Fly, the privately-owned Portuguese wet lease specialist operating an exclusive all-Airbus fleet, has taken delivery of a new A330neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation. The aircraft is configured with 371 seats in a two-class layout, with 18 high-comfort lie-flat business class seats and 353 economy seats. All seats are equipped with the latest-generation in-flight entertainment system, and mood lighting is available throughout the aircraft.

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CAE To Open New Training Centers In Bangkok And New Delhi

Facilities Will Provide Training To Meet Growing Need For Pilots In The Region

CAE announced at the Asia Pacific Airline Training Summit (APATS) that it’s expanding its training capacity in Asia with a brand-new training center in Bangkok, Thailand, to support Thai AirAsia’s growth in the region. In addition, CAE will open a brand-new training center in Gurugram, National Capital Region (NCR) to support pilot training needs in India.

Pilot Training Next Graduates 14 In Learning Experiment's Second Iteration

PTN Is An Experimental Program Under The 'Learning Next' Umbrella

Air Education and Training Command’s Pilot Training Next program graduated 14 U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and the Royal Air Force students from the learning experiment’s second iteration at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Aug. 29.

De Havilland Canada Showcases The Dash 8-400 At RAA Convention

Will Discuss Turboprop Growth Opportunities At The Event

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited will have a robust presence at the Regional Airline Association (RAA) 44th Annual Convention, showcasing the superior economics and productivity of turboprop aircraft for commercial fleets. In particular, De Havilland Canada will feature its Dash 8-400 aircraft.

Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery Of Its First A320neo

Will Phase In 15 Of The Aircraft Over The Next Several Years

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft. The delivery was a milestone in Kuwait Airways’ 65th anniversary celebration, marking an important step in the airline’s ambitious fleet renewal and growth plans.

Hartzell Engine Technologies Reintroduces The Sky-Tec 149/122NL

Twelve-Volt Starter Designed For Lycoming Engines

Representatives of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) have announced that the company has reintroduced its lightweight, Sky-Tec starter specifically for 12-volt electrical systems.

NATA Promotes Shannon Chambers To VP Of Marketing And Communications

Will Lead Association’s Strategic And Creative Flow Of Marketing, Initiatives, And Member Communications

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that Shannon Chambers has been promoted to vice president of Marketing and Communications. Chambers will lead NATA’s strategic and creative flow of marketing, initiatives, and member communications.

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KULR Technology Group Announces Partnership With Leidos

Will Supply NASA With Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Solution For International Space Station

KULR Technology Group, a developer of next-generation thermal management technologies, announced its Thermal Runaway Shield (TRS) storage solution to safely store laptop lithium-ion batteries on the International Space Station (ISS), in partnership with Leidos, a FORTUNE 500 science and technology company, for NASA.

Police In Norwich, U.K. Respond To Facebook Drone Video

Aircraft Flew Near Norwich Castle In Violation Of CAA Regulations

A video captured by a drone flying near Norwich Castle in the U.K. brought a rebuke to the pilot from local authorities.

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DJI Urges Authorized Drone Users To Prepare For Hurricane Dorian Aftermath

Recommends That Recreational Drone Owners Follow FAA Guidance And Not Fly In Affected Areas

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, urges authorized drone users in the southeast United States to prepare their equipment and their operating procedures for the impending arrival of Hurricane Dorian. Other drone owners should follow FAA guidance and ground their aircraft during rescue and recovery operations.

UAvionix Offers Free Receivers For Hurricane Dorian Recovery Efforts

Available To First Responders And UAS Service Organizations Participating In Dorian Rescue And Recovery Efforts

UAvionix is offering free pingRX unmanned aircraft system (UAS) ADS-B receivers to first responders and UAS service organizations participating in rescue and recovery efforts associated with Hurricane Dorian.

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First All-Electric Flight School Launched

Flight Design Fe2 Chosen By Pilot Flight Academy Of Norway For The Program

Flight Design general aviation and Aero-Nor AS are pleased to announce that Pilot Flight Academy of Sandefjord, Norway has chosen the F2e as the backbone for their new concept of an all-electric based Flight school. The future is here and Flight Design is proud to be in the vanguard of development of the next generation of single engine aircraft for commercial use in flight schools.

EAA Submits Comments To FAA On Amazon Petition

Maintains Importance Of General Aviation And Safety

Safety for manned aircraft, not commercial expediency, must be the priority for federal air regulators as they consider an exemption application by Amazon regarding package deliveries by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), noted the Experimental Aircraft Association in formal comments to the FAA.

French Team Impresses At The 30th FAI World Aerobatic Championships 2019

Wins Multiple Medals, Including Top Honors In The Team Program

Congratulations to the French Aerobatic team on wheeling and tumbling their way to victory in both the team event and three of the other four programs at the FAI World Aerobatic Championships, which took place from August 22 to 31.

Comments Due On EASA Proposed Safety Management System

Comment Period Extended Through September 6

As reported in April 2019, the European Aviation Safety Agency has published its long-awaited Notice of Proposed Amendment NPA 2019-05, which proposes amendments to Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No. 748/2012 and Annex II (Part-145) to Regulation (EU) No. 1321/2014, in order to introduce safety management principles that implement ICAO Annex 19, and foster an organizational culture for effective safety management and effective occurrence reporting in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No. 376/2014.

Yuneec Introduces Mantis G Drone

Features Up To 33 Minutes Of Flight Time, 4K Camera

Yuneec has introduced the new Mantis G drone. Now it’s easy to create photos and videos from a whole new perspective. With the new integrated gimbal, you can produce smooth videos in full HD and 4K resolutions – not to mention extremely sharp photos. A single battery charge gives you over 30 minutes of flying time, and the Mantis G’s PX4 flight controller ensures you’ll have no shortage of fun while flying and a nearly legendary degree of stability.

AMA Drone Report 08.29.19: Drones 'n Weapons, UAS4STEM Nat'ls, UAV Paranoia

Also: SpaceX Drone Footage, University Agriculture, More Drone Restrictions, AMA Expo 2019

No one is above a little panic... not even the FAA. The Feds are warning the general public that it is illegal to operate a drone with a dangerous weapon attached. Perhaps you’ve seen online photos and videos of drones with attached guns, bombs, fireworks, flamethrowers (though there are legitimate commercial uses for such things...), and other dangerous items. Do not consider attaching any items such as these to a drone because operating a drone with such an item may result in significant harm to a person a

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.05.19)

“First responders and utility companies today rely on drones to help people during emergencies, and DJI expects our products will play a critical – even lifesaving – role in responding to this looming disaster.” Source: Mario Rebello, DJI Vice President and North America Regional Manager.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.05.19): Unassociated

A radar target that does not display a data block with flight identification and altitude information.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.05.19)

FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS)

The FAA/Industry Training Standards (FITS) program is a partnership between FAA, Industry, and Academia designed to enhance general aviation safety.

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