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The American Rocketry Challenge 2020 Registration Open

Adds New Resources To Support Participation

Registration for the 2020 edition of The American Rocketry Challenge – the world’s largest rocketry competition – is open through December 1, 2019.

Tunisair Express Acquires Three ATR 72-600s

Regional Carrier Will Renew Fleet With Latest Generation Of Market-Leading Turboprop

Tunisair Express and ATR, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer, today confirm a firm order for three ATR 72-600s. The aircraft will renew Tunisair Express’s regional fleet and supply essential connectivity, both domestically and internationally.

Silver Air Continues Los Angeles Charter Fleet Expansion

PURE Jet Management Adds G200 To Global Charter Fleet With Bases In LA, NY and Dallas

Private jet management and charter company Silver Air has added a newly signed Gulfstream G200 to its charter fleet, available for immediate charter out of Van Nuys, California (KVNY).

Duncan Aviation Completes Challenger STC For SmartSky

Brings High Performance WiFi To Business Aircraft

The FAA has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that will allow Duncan Aviation to install of SmartSky’s air-to-ground connectivity system for Challenger 601, 604, 605 and 650 aircraft. SmartSky’s network brings new, high-performance Wi-Fi to business aircraft, powered by a mix of advanced 4G LTE and 5G technologies.

Airbus Completes Ocean Satellite Sentinel-6A

The Copernicus Satellite Will Now Undergo Extensive Testing, With Its Launch Set For November 2020

Airbus has completed the ocean satellite ‘Copernicus Sentinel-6A’, and is now sending it on its first journey. Its destination: Ottobrunn near Munich in Germany, where over the next six months the satellite will undergo an extensive series of tests at Industrieanlagen Betriebsgesellschaft mbH (IABG) to prove its readiness for space.

John Benoit Appointed Director Of Strategic Business Development At UA

U.S. Navy Veteran Will Lead Market Development Activities

John Benoit has been appointed to the position of Director of Strategic Business Development at Universal Avionics. John joins Marc Bouliane and Robert Randall in the Strategic Business Development team and will lead market development activities with OEMs (airframes and avionics), contribute to the development of robust product roadmaps, and foster partnerships to complement UA’s offering.

Blighter's A400 Series Counter-UAV Radar Enhanced

Can Now Better Detect Low, Slow And Small Drones

Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., a British designer and manufacturer of electronic-scanning (e-scan) radars and counter-drone solutions, has enhanced its Blighter A400 series counter-drone air security radar to better detect and report low, slow and small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones.

Space Engineering Becomes Airbus Italia S.p.A.

Airbus Is Streamlining And Consolidating Its Activities In Italy

Following shareholder approval and its registration in the Chamber of Commerce, Airbus’ Italian space subsidiary Space Engineering has officially changed its name to Airbus Italia S.p.A.. Space Engineering is adopting the Airbus logo as its single visual identity.

Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS UGV Passes Air Transportability Tests

Adds Additional Option For It To Be Deployed To Operation Areas

The THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) by Milrem Robotics, a European UGV manufacturer and developer of robotic warfare solutions, has passed air transportability tests, adding one more option for it to be deployed to operation areas.

Viasat Offers Business Aviation Customers Speeds Up To 10 Mbps

Introduces Ku Advanced Network Plan

Further enhancing the in-flight connectivity (IFC) experience for Ku Advanced value-minded business jet owners by blending flexibility with performance, Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced new increased speeds, service packages and hardware incentives.

ACJ319 Is Highlighted At Russian Airshow

Will Be On Display At The Russian Business Aviation Exhibition, Moscow

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is showing an ACJ319 at RUBAE, the Russian Business Aviation Exhibition, Moscow being held September 11-13, giving visitors the opportunity to see for themselves the benefits of the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet.

Aero-TV: DeltaHawk’s Diesel Program - Approaching Certification and Production

DeltaHawk Flies Cirrus SR20 To AirVenture 2019 With The Engine Installed

DeltaHawk is nearing certification of its Diesel engine, with flight testing well underway. The company flew a Cirrus SR20 to AirVenture 2019 to the show, and had it on display at its booth. DeltaHawk vice president of Marketing and Certification Dennis Webb told Aero-TV that the engine is ready to "take off", and that they have passed several FAA milestones, internally, that are awaiting validation by the agency.

Lockheed Martin Awards $3 Million To University Of Maryland

Contribution Will Support Aerospace Tech Innovation And STEM Diversity

Bethesda, MD-based Lockheed Martin has signed a $3 million charitable commitment to the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering.

London Drugs, Canada Post And InDro Robotics Successfully Test Drone Delivery

BVLOS Flight Carries Pharmaceuticals To Salt Spring Island In British Columbia

On August 19, 2019, Canada Post, in partnership with London Drugs and InDro Robotics, successfully completed Canada’s first-ever Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) flight carrying pharmaceuticals via Drone from a London Drugs pharmacy to remote Salt Spring Island in British Columbia.

Republic Airways LIFT Academy Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Launches Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

One year after opening its hangar doors, Republic Airways Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy announces the launch of its second aviation workforce development program. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, LIFT Academy will begin an aviation maintenance technician apprenticeship program later this month in Indianapolis. The registered apprenticeship program is the only one of its kind in Indiana and one of only eight in the United States.

NBAA to Bestow Highest Honor On Ross Perot, Jr.

Will Celebrate The Aviator, Businessman, Philanthropist At NBAA-BACE In October

The NBAA will bestow its 2019 Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, the association’s highest honor, to pilot, businessman and aviation champion Ross Perot, Jr. at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas, NV.

Classic Aircraft Returning To North Texas

Annual Fly-In Set For October 11-12 At Gainesville Municipal Airport

The “Texas Chapter” of the Antique Airplane Association announced it will hold its 57th Annual Fly-In on October 11th and 12th at Gainesville Municipal Airport, TX (KGLE).

Klyde Morris (09.09.19)

Klyde May Be Getting A Little Overwrought on Pluto's Change in Status...

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National Airlines Council Of Canada CEO To Step Down

Search For Successor Set For The Fall

After leading the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) through a period of significant federal policy and legislative changes, Massimo Bergamini, the organization's President and CEO is leaving NACC in the fall to pursue other opportunities.

Airborne 09.06.19: Last Red Bull, EAA Comments, SnF/ACE Aids Bahamas

Also: ESA v SpaceX, Classic Aircraft, SpaceX Dragon Capsule, De Havilland Canada

The Red Bull Air Race series is drawing to a close, with the final race set for this weekend in Chiba, Japan. And while the focus is usually on the pilots and speed, the voice that communicates from ground to sky is what every air racing pilot relies on. For the Master Class pilots in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, Jim DiMatteo is that voice. A decorated former TOPGUN Commander, he has been the Race Director since 2007. “Jimmy is exactly the person I trust, capable to help in any situation,” comments

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.09.19)

Aero Linx: Veteran's Airlift Command We provide air transportation for medical and other compassionate purposes to wounded warriors, veterans, and their families through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. The VAC provides free air transportation to post 9/11 combat wounded and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. As citizens, we owe an enormous debt to those who have sacrificed for our country. It's a debt that is impossible to repay. But that won't stop us from trying.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.09.19): Local Airport Advisory (LAA)

Local Airport Advisory (LAA) A service provided by facilities, which are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground−to−air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWSS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.09.19)

“Ross is not only an aviation pioneer in his own right, but also an outstanding citizen, businessman and leader with a tremendous life story. He represents the very best of our industry, including its humanitarian values, and has been a tireless advocate for the entire aviation community and a lifetime patriot for the United States.” Source: NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, commenting on NBAA's plan to bestow its 2019 Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, the association’s highest honor, to pilot, businessman and aviation champion Ross Perot, Jr. at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas, NV.

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Adds New Resources To Support Participation

Regional Carrier Will Renew Fleet With Latest Generation Of Market-Leading Turboprop

PURE Jet Management Adds G200 To Global Charter Fleet With Bases In LA, NY and Dallas

Brings High Performance WiFi To Business Aircraft

The Copernicus Satellite Will Now Undergo Extensive Testing, With Its Launch Set For November 2020

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U.S. Navy Veteran Will Lead Market Development Activities

Can Now Better Detect Low, Slow And Small Drones

Airbus Is Streamlining And Consolidating Its Activities In Italy

Adds Additional Option For It To Be Deployed To Operation Areas

Introduces Ku Advanced Network Plan

Will Be On Display At The Russian Business Aviation Exhibition, Moscow

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DeltaHawk Flies Cirrus SR20 To AirVenture 2019 With The Engine Installed

Contribution Will Support Aerospace Tech Innovation And STEM Diversity

BVLOS Flight Carries Pharmaceuticals To Salt Spring Island In British Columbia

Launches Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

Will Celebrate The Aviator, Businessman, Philanthropist At NBAA-BACE In October

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Annual Fly-In Set For October 11-12 At Gainesville Municipal Airport

Klyde May Be Getting A Little Overwrought on Pluto's Change in Status...

Search For Successor Set For The Fall

Also: ESA v SpaceX, Classic Aircraft, SpaceX Dragon Capsule, De Havilland Canada

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