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August 26, 2024

Airborne 08.26.24: Starliner Abandoned, KC-46 Refuel Curse, Dynon Update

 Also: Solar Riser, NS-26 Mission Scheduled, Avionics Smuggling, SpaceX v Telecoms

 

 

NASA has confirmed that the Boeing Starliner will make its flight home without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Wilmore and Williams flew to the International Space Station in June for what was supposed to be an eight-day stay. Instead, due to several leaks and thruster issues, they have yet to return. A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base had an incident while refueling an F-15. The cause and scope of the mishap are under investigation. The tanker involved is a part of the 931st Air Refueling Wing. After the incident, units commented that the aircraft declared an emergency near Travis Air Force Base in California. They were able to

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NASA Decides Fate of the Starliner

Spacecraft Will Return to Earth Uncrewed

NASA hosted a live leadership conference on August 24, featuring Administrator Bill Nelson. In this, they announced that the Boeing Starliner will make its flight home without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. As a reminder, Wilmore and Williams flew to the International Space Station in June for what was supposed to be an eight-day stay. Instead, due to several leaks and thruster issues, they have yet to return. While they wait on a solution, they have put themselves to work conducting research, maintenance, and data analysis among the existing ISS crew.

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MagniX and NASA Unveil Next Step Towards Electrifying Aviation

Development Launches New Phase in NASA’s Sustainable Flight Program

On August 22, magniX unveiled their new De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash 7) demonstrator aircraft. This marked the launch of NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) program’s next phase. NASA and magniX have been partnering on the EPFD program since its creation in 2022. The project goal is to develop a new generation of sustainable aircraft through ground and flight tests of Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) tech. 

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SkyView Avionics Get a Safety Makeover

Dynon Adds Emergency Glide Feature

In a recent software update, Dynon announced that they will be adding an Emergency Glide feature to their avionics. This is compatible with the SkyView HDX software, Dynon’s flagship avionics system. The SkyView HDX is Dynon’s flagship avionics system. It has 7, 10, and 12-inch touch-screen panel options and utilizes the same components as previous SkyView designs, making it easy to switch out for the later model.

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EL AL Israel Airlines Places Order for 31 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Carrier Hopes to Upgrade and Modernize its Fleet

Boeing and EL AL Israel Airlines have finalized their agreement for up to 31 737 MAX jets. This follows the carrier’s plans to expand and modernize their single-aisle fleet. EL AL Israel Airlines is its nation’s flagship carrier. It was established alongside the state of Israel in 1948 to foster worldwide connection and express pride. The International Air Transport Association has since rated it as one of the world’s most efficient carriers.

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SpaceX Proposal Starts Drama With Competitors

AT&T and Verizon Go Head-To-Head With SpaceX and T-Mobile

SpaceX recently opened up a collaboration with T-Mobile to use Starlink satellites for “direct to cell” connection. This has caused pushback from other providers, including AT&T and Verizon, that believe it would create “unacceptable harmful interference.”  

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500th US-Produced Airbus Handed off to Delta Air Lines

Domestically Manufactured Narrowbody Passes Milestone in Mobile, Alabama

Airbus handed over a brand-new A321neo to Delta Air Lines, passing a pretty big milestone for their stateside manufacturing. The occasion was celebrated with a modest handover ceremony and photo opportunity, shared by the company's social media...but not a big enough occasion to make it on Airbus Corporate's newswire. Internal company intrigue aside (kidding), the 500th A321neo was born in the USA. That's a funny milestone to have for the quintessentially European airliner brand, who set up the line in Mobile, Alabama in 2015. Back then, the line only employed a few hundred people, a far cry from the 2,000+ that work there today. 

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Aero-TV: Building Your Dream Airport

Gary Stevens Can Help You Realize Your Dreams

Rex Alexander of Aero News Network caught up with Gary Stevens to chew the fat about homegrown airstrip creation. Sure, there’s some guidance issued from the FAA in the form of an Advisory Circular, but it’s a wide world out there, and no single document can walk builders through an infinite gauntlet of headaches and problems. That’s where Stevens & co. come in, with the “Building Your Dream Airport” project. They help provide additional, real-life guidance to those building an airfield, helping them navigate the regulatory and real-world elements that come i

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Atlantic Aviation Oklahoma City Hosting Girls In Aviation Day

2nd Annual Event At Wiley Post Airport FBO

The Women in Aviation International (WAI) is hosting a free Girls in Aviation Day on September 21, 2024, at the Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City. The event is free of charge, but registration is required for admission. The Greater Oklahoma City Metro Chapter is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, Atlantic Aviation (PWA), Oklahoma City Department of Airports, and the Oklahoma National Guard. The WAI OKC Chapter is expecting more than 600 girls to attend.

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 08.15.24: MidWest Aviation Expo, ICON SOLD, LSA Theft

Also: MW Fly Engines in USA, Titan T-51 Accident, New Young Eagles Head, PRA 2024 Perseveres

One of our favorite sport-aviation events, The 16th ANNUAL MidWest Aviation Expo, is on target for September 5-7, 2024 at the idyllic Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (MVN) in Mt. Vernon, IL. The MWAE Midwest Aviation Expo is specifically organized to aid in educating and selling Light Sport Aircraft, LSA Ancillary Services, and LSA-related Services. ICON Aircraft has successfully completed the sale of essentially all its assets to investment banking group SG Investment America (which apparently/ultimately is derived from Chinese ownership), who will continue to operat

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Registration Opens for Marshall University’s New Flight School

The Martinsburg Bill Noe Flight School Expands The University’s Aviation Pathway

Registration recently opened for Marshall University’s new Bill Noe Flight School location. This Professional Pilot program is located at the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport in Martinsburg, WV. The original Bill Noe Flight School location opened in the Fall of 2021 at West Virginia Yeager International Airport in Charleston, WV. It operates on a custom fleet of Cirrus SR20 aircraft as well as state-of-the-art flight sims. 

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Georgia Power Enhances Inspection Efficiency Using UAS

New Approach Dramatically Cuts Time and Costs

Georgia Power recently announced that they have chosen a new method for inspecting transmission lines. This development not only reduces operational time by an average of 40%, but also has the potential to provide the company nearly 60% in cost savings.

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NTSB Prelim: Air Tractor Inc AT-802A

A Large Tree, Located About 380 Ft From The FIPC Had Impact Marks On The Side Of It

On July 25, 2024, about 1800 mountain daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-802A, N805DG, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Izee, Oregon. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as public use for the purpose of firefighting. Witnesses reported that the airplane was supporting fire-fighting suppression operations and operating out of Burns Municipal Airport (BNO), Burns, Oregon. While the flight of two airplanes were enroute for their third drop, about 15 miles west from their fire suppression site, the pilot who was in the trailing airplane saw the accident airplane, who was in the lead position, maneuver away from column of sm

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.26.24)

Aero Linx: Fantasy of Flight Welcome to Fantasy of Flight. The large hangar at Fantasy of Flight is filled with vintage aircraft from several aviation eras for your enjoyment. Browse through the gift shop for unique Fantasy of Flight items that can only be found here. We are open seasonally throughout the year so check our calendar for specific dates as it changes annually. Our operating hours are Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 11:00am -3:00pm when we are open.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.26.24): En Route Low Altitude Charts

En Route Low Altitude Charts Provide aeronautical information for en route instrument navigation (IFR) in the low altitude stratum. Information includes the portrayal of airways, limits of controlled airspace, position identification and frequencies of radio aids, selected airports, minimum en route and minimum obstruction clearance altitudes, airway distances, reporting points, restricted areas, and related data. Area charts, which are a part of this series, furnish terminal data at a larger scale in congested areas.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.26.24)

“The NASA and Boeing teams have completed a tremendous amount of testing and analysis, and this flight test is providing critical information on Starliner’s performance in space. Our efforts will help prepare for the uncrewed return and will greatly benefit future corrective actions for the spacecraft.”  Source: Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, following the announcement that Starliner will return autonomously, and the Crew will come back via a SpaceX Dragon several months from now.

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