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June 26, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 06.26.18: MQ-9B v Lightning, LiquidPiston Diesel, Syracuse UAV

Also: Student-Designed Drones, Insitu Small UAS Services, Deveron Drone Data, DJI’s New HQ In Shenzhen

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) used its second full-scale MQ-9B to conduct successful lightning tests at its facility in Poway, California last month. The test was conducted jointly between engineers from GA-ASI and NTS Pittsfield. MQ-9B is GA-ASI’s latest evolution of GA-ASI’s multi-mission Predator B fleet of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The same lightning protection technology will be used by GA-ASI for its proposed MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling tanker for

Airborne-Unmanned 06.26.18: MQ-9B v Lightning!, LiquidPiston Diesel, Syracuse UAVs

Also: Student-Designed Drones, Insitu Small UAS Services, Deveron Drone Data, DJI’s New HQ In Shenzhen

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) used its second full-scale MQ-9B to conduct successful lightning tests at its facility in Poway, California last month. The test was conducted jointly between engineers from GA-ASI and NTS Pittsfield. MQ-9B is GA-ASI’s latest evolution of GA-ASI’s multi-mission Predator B fleet of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The same lightning protection technology will be used by GA-ASI for its proposed MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling tanker for the U.S. Navy. DARPA has awarded an additional $2.5 million to internal combustion engine developer LiquidPiston to continue work on its 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype, b

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Traffic At KSMO Continues To Decline

Aircraft Departures Drop For The Fifth Straight Month

Aircraft departures at KSMO have been steadily declining in the five months since the city shortened the airport's runway, according to data released by the city.

First Landing On An Unpaved Runway For The PC-24

Aircraft Undergoing A Post-Certification Test Program

The PC-24 made its first landing on an unpaved runway. The aircraft is currently undergoing a program of post-certification tests with special emphasis on unpaved runway operations. Pilatus plans on obtaining “Rough Field” certification in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Airbus Threatens U.K. Exit Over Brexit

Says Lack Of Agreement On Trade Relations Is A Deal Breaker

If Britain leaves the European Union without a trade agreement with the remaining member states, Airbus says it will "reconsider its long-term footprint in the country."

Boeing In 797 Discussions With Gulf Carriers

Planemaker Calls Initial Talks 'Very Positives' For The Concept Airplane

Boeing is reportedly in discussions with multiple Gulf carriers and others in the middle east about the potential market for the Boeing 797 mid-range airplane, which is rumored to be Boeing's next airliner.

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Australia’s SOAR Aviation Boost Training Fleet With Tecnam

Agrees To Purchase Eight P2008 LSA Aircraft

Tecnam announced today the sale of eight P2008 light sport aircraft training aircraft to SOAR Aviation of Melbourne, Australia. Founded six years ago by Neel Khokhani when he was just 22 SOAR Aviation is now the Australia’s largest private flying school with with over 500 students studying towards their Diploma of Aviation Commercial pilots license, under a partnership agreement with Boxhill Institute.

Teenager Rescued From Burning Airplane Following Detroit Accident

Cessna 210 Went Down In A Vacant Lot, Two Fatally Injured

A teenager who was aboard a Cessna 210 that went down near Coleman A. Young airport in Detroit Sunday was pulled from the burning wreckage of the airplane by neighbors who witnessed the accident. Two other people on board the airplane were fatally injured.

AEGEAN Airlines Firms Up Order For 30 A320neo Family Aircraft

Purchase Agreement Follows MOU Signed In March 2018

Greece’s biggest airline, AEGEAN Airlines, has firmed up an order for the purchase of 30 A320neo Family aircraft at a ceremony in Athens. The purchase agreement, comprising 10 A321neos and 20 A320neos, was signed by AEGEAN Chairman Eftichios Vassilakis and Airbus Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders.

Trig Avionics Announces New European Hub For Sales And Support

New Offices In The Netherlands Will Include A Dedicated Repair Facility

Scottish electronics company Trig Avionics has announced plans to open a new European office in the Netherlands, to enhance their sales and support activities.

Buzz Aldrin Files Lawsuits Against Family Members, Foundation Manager

Several Of The Astronaut's Organizations Also Listed As Defendants

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin has filed lawsuits against his son, daughter and the former manager of the Buzz Aldrin family foundation.

Planet Nine Private Air Introduces Falcon 7X Charter Aircraft

New Operator Secures FAA Part 135 Certificate

Planet Nine (P9), a new boutique U.S.-based ultra long-haul charter specialist, has secured an FAA Part 135 operating certificate and is making its first Dassault Falcon 7X available for charter. The company intends to have four 7Xs operational by year end, with deliveries scheduled for August, September and December this year.

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FAA Grants Learjet 31A ADS-B STC To Butler Avionics

May Be Installed In Non-TCAS-II Equipped Aircraft

The FAA has awarded an STC to Butler Avionics, Inc., a subsidiary of Butler National Corporation for its ADS-B(Out) solution in the Learjet 31A. The cost-effective Butler Avionics ADS-B STC solution incorporates the Garmin GTN 625/725 GPS and GTX 335R/345R Transponders into a standalone ADS-B(Out) compliant system that offers optional ADS-B(In) capabilities.

USAF: Existing Huey Bases Will Receive Replacement Aircraft

New Helicopter Choice Will Be Announced Later This Year

The Air Force has announced that each UH-1N Huey location will receive replacement aircraft. The Air Force is replacing the UH-1N Huey 46-year-old fleet by procuring new replacement aircraft to support four missions - Nuclear Deterrence Operations, Continuation of Government Operations, Survival School support, and Test and Training.

FAA-EC Pact Paves The Way For Lower Costs For U.S. Manufacturers

Bilateral Oversight Board Decision 0008 Lowers Fees For European Validation Of FAA Design Approvals

The FAA and the European Commission (EC) have signed a decision that will pave the way to lower fees that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) charges U.S. manufacturers to validate their design approvals.

Fatigue Crack In Engine Led To 2015 Las Vegas Fire

Engine Caught Fire On Takeoff Roll From Las Vegas' McCarran Airport

A 2015 engine fire on a British Airways 777-236ER was caused by a fatigue crack in the high-pressure compressor stage 8 disk web and subsequent uncontained engine failure, which led to the detachment of the main fuel supply line, according to the NTSB's probable cause report released last week.

Sonaca 200 Is Now EASA Certified

Added In The CS-VLA Airworthiness Category

At the end of a three-year procedure, Sonaca Aircraft has just received the EASA Type Certificate for the Sonaca 200 which certifies that the aircraft, by its type definition, perfectly meets the airworthiness technical characteristics. The technical characteristics and operational limitations are summarized in the "Type-Certificate Data Sheet" document.

OSU Spearheads Project To Integrate Drones In Transportation Infrastructure

DriveOhio UAS Center Investing $5.9 Million For A Three-Year Study

The 33 Smart Mobility Corridor is getting even smarter under recently announced plans to study the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, to monitor traffic and roadway conditions from the air along the corridor.

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Airborne-Unmanned 06.19.18: Mexican UAV Fights Crime, Spokane Drones, Ikhana!

Also: K2 & Robotic Skies, Autonomous Aerial Vehicles Competition, K State Grad Cert, Commercial Drones at JFK

A drone operated by authorities in Ensenada, Mexico, led to a significant decrease in overall crime in the city. Ensenada police say that over a few months, their single DJI Inspire 1 drone has led to more than 500 arrests and contributed to an overall 10 percent drop in the crime rate, including a 30 percent drop in residential robberies. Over the past four months, the drone has flown an average of 25 sorties per day. The drone is deployed based on 911 call volume. It is operated from a cen

Goulian Holds Onto Second Place In RBAR World Championship Standings

Series Is At The Halfway Point

Returning to Budapest for the 10th year within the series, American pilot Michael Goulian delivered a solid 4th place over the Danube River today at the midway point of the 2018 Red Bull Air Race Series.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Alaska Mid-Air Collision

One Person Fatally Injured As A Result Of The Accident

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from a mid-air collision accident between a Cessna 175 and a Cessna 206 near the mouth of the Big Susitna River, about 20 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska. The Cessna 207 was being operated as Flight 38 by Spernak Airways, Inc., Anchorage, as a visual flight rules (VFR) scheduled commuter flight. The Cessna 175 was registered to and operated by the pilot as a VFR personal flight.

U.S. Navy Pilot Fatally Injured In Training Accident

A-29 Super Tucano Went Down June 22

The U.S. Navy announced June 23 the death of a Navy pilot who was involved in a mishap at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.26.18)

“We’re excited to develop an unmanned traffic management system for Ohio, which will enable safe flight of drones and personal air vehicles beyond the line of sight of the operator.” Source: Ohio State Professor and Aerospace Research Center Director Jim Gregory.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.26.18): Rudder

The movable primary control surface mounted on the trailing edge of the vertical fin of an airplane.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.26.18)

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