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May 28, 2014

Airborne 05.28.14: Drones Need Techs, NIMBYs Attack, Hartzell's Monstrous Prop

Also: AirLand Scorpion, Virgin Galactic Not So Spacy?, Another UAV Near-Miss, Yeager's Legal Woes, Classic Aero-TV: Electric Ultralights!

It won't be long before the ability to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle will become an in-demand skill for college graduates ... and several colleges and universities are not waiting for the FAA to make up its mind about how it is going to proceed. Jobs could range from drone delivery services to journalism and real estate. A report last year from the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International predicts that UAVs could be directly or indirectly accountable for as many as 100,000 new jobs by 2025. A NIMBY

Airborne 05.28.14: Drones Need Techs, NIMBYs Attack Trenton, Hartzell's Monstrous Props

Also: AirLand Scorpion, Virgin Galactic Not So Spacy?, Another UAV Near-Miss, Yeager's Legal Woes, Classic Aero-TV: Electric Ultralights!

It won't be long before the ability to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle will become an in-demand skill for college graduates ... and several colleges and universities are not waiting for the FAA to make up its mind about how it is going to proceed. Jobs could range from drone delivery services to journalism and real estate. A report last year from the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International predicts that UAVs could be directly or indirectly accountable for as many as 100,000 new jobs by 2025. A NIMBY/community group in Bucks County, Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit naming the FAA, the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders

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Robb Report Names Piper Mirage 'Best Of The Best' Personal Aircraft

Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Cites Cockpit, Cabin Features In Making The Choice

Piper Aircraft’s top-of-the-line piston-powered M-Class Mirage was named “Best of the Best Personal Aircraft for 2014” by the Robb Report.

PA Community Group Sues Over Airplane Noise

Names The FAA, Local Government, Frontier Airlines

A community group in Bucks County, PA has filed a lawsuit naming the FAA, the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Frontier Airlines as defendants citing noise from airplanes flying over their homes.

Southwest Airlines Names Craig Drew Vice President Flight Operations

Will Assume New Role June 2

Captain Craig Drew has been named Vice President Flight Operations for Southwest Airlines. In his new role, effective June 2, Drew will be responsible for the airline's flight operations functions, which include 10 Pilot Bases nationwide, Crew Scheduling, and the Flight Training Center.

Skyraider Makes Move From Oceana To New York City

'Spad' To Go On Display At The Intrepid Sea, Air And Space Museum

For more than 40 years, NAS Oceana has been home to a prototype of the famous A-1 Skyraider series of attack bombers. Nicknamed "Spad," this particular airplane was the XBT2D-1 Dauntless II.

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Yeager Settles With Law Firm Over Unpaid Bills

Case Was Within Hours Of Opening Arguments

Legendary pilot Chuck Yeager and his wife Victoria have reached a settlement agreement with a California law firm over what the firm said were unpaid legal bills.

Musk Urges Investigation Of Former Air Force Official

Former AF Civilian Employee’s New Job With AeroJet Follows Contract Award To The Company By Months

Just a few months after a multi-billion-dollar contract for military launches was awarded to United Launch Alliance (ULA), a former Air Force contracting officer accepted a new executive position with the company.

Twitter War Erupts Over First Class Airline Seat

Fox News White House Reporter Claims He Was Bumped For A 'Government Official'

The chief White House Correspondent for Fox News says he was bumped from his first class seat on a flight to Washington, DC during the Memorial Day weekend so that a "government official" could take the flight. And the newsman took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with US Airways.

Asiana Airlines Takes Delivery Of Its 1st Airbus A380

Becomes Eleventh Operator Of The Superjumbo Aircraft

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, becoming the eleventh operator of the type in the world. The A380 was handed over to Park Sam Koo, Chairman of Kumho Asiana Group, by Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO, during a special ceremony in Toulouse, France.

NASA Invites Public To Select Favorite Moon Image

Photo Will Be Used For Cover Of Lunar Orbiter Anniversary Collection

NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) will celebrate five years in orbit June 18. To celebrate the anniversary and LRO's many scientific contributions, NASA invites the public to select a favorite orbiter image of the moon for the cover a special image collection.

Gogo Receives FAA STC For 767-300 Ku-Satellite Connectivity

Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) Also Certifies The Service

THe FAA has issued an STC to Gogo for the installation of its Ku-satellite based connectivity service on Japan Airlines' 767-300 aircraft. At the same time, the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), the aviation authority in Japan, has certified the installation. The 767-300 is the third aircraft type in JAL's fleet to receive FAA and JCAB approval for installation.

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Boeing Acquires ETS Aviation Software Company

Develops Fuel-Efficiency And Analytics Software

Boeing has acquired ETS Aviation, a provider of fuel-efficiency management and analytics software. The software is used by more than 120 airlines and corporate flight departments to accurately monitor fuel consumption, identify fuel savings opportunities, and track and report carbon emissions.

Helicopter Down In Maryland May Have Experienced Tail Rotor Problems

Accident Occurred Sunday, Only Minor Injuries Reported

Two people were slightly injured Sunday when a helicopter that had been acquired by its current owner two months ago went down in on Hart-Miller Island near Middle River, MD.

Aero-TV: Real Aviation Leadership -- AEA's Paula Derks, Part 2

A Comprehensive Overview of the State Of The Avionics Industry, Part 2

This video is a continuation of the interview by ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell of Paula Derks, the president of the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA). The interview was held at the 2014 AEA convention.

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Aero-TV: Real Aviation Leadership -- AEA's Paula Derks, Part 2

A Comprehensive Overview of the State Of The Avionics Industry, Part 2

This video is a continuation of the interview by ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell of Paula Derks, the president of the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA). The interview was held at the 2014 AEA convention. Jim asked questions about the future of the avionics industry and received some interesting answers. Derks said the next big thing on the horizon is the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and the industry is gearing up for its implementation. She reminds us that it’s not that far away.

CFIUS Approval Clears XCOR First Close Of Series B Financing

Company Raises $14.2 Million Of Investment Capital Led By Dutch Investors

The United States Treasury Department’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) has approved the Series B lead investment by Dutch investors proposed by XCOR Aerospace. The first closing of XCOR’s new round of finance issued $14.2 million of Series B preferred shares. XCOR will use the funds to bring the XCOR Lynx suborbital spaceplane to market.

ATSB Reports Near Collision Between Dash-8, UAV

Two Aircraft Passed Within About 65 Feet Horizontally, 100 Feet Vertically

In its most recent Aviation Short Investigations Bulletin, the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau reports that a De Havilland DHC-8 crew reported a near collision with a UAV in March.

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Airbus Group Shareholders Approve All Resolutions At AGM

Vote Formalizes Name Change To Become Official June 2

Shareholders of Airbus Group approved all ten resolutions proposed at Tuesday's Annual General Meeting, including the amendment of the company’s Articles of Association to adopt its new legal name.

Hartzell Provides Propeller, Support For 'Screamin’ Sasquatch'

Chosen By Jack Klatt Airshows As Propeller Technical Partner

Hartzell Propeller Inc. has been selected by John Klatt Airshows as the propeller technical partner for upcoming precision power aerobatics air show demonstrations featuring the Jack Link's Screamin' Sasquatch Jet Waco.

New Rocket Fuel Tested By Virgin Galactic

Plans To Burn A Polyamide-Based Fuel Grain In Hybrid Rocket Motors

A polyamide-based fuel grain has been selected by Virgin Galactic to power its hybrid rocket motor for the remainder of the test flight program and start of commercial operations. In a news release, the company said the decision follows numerous ground test firings and is supported by data collected over an extensive development program.

DeLand, FL Parachute Company Wins Marine Corps Contract

Will Train Marines In Military Free-Fall Techniques Under $21.7 Million Award

The U.S. Navy has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract worth $21,717,415 to Complete Parachute Solutions of DeLand, FL.

Russian-Designed Rocket Engine Fails During Testing At Stennis

Planned Use Was As First Stage For Orbital Sciences Antares Rocket

A rocket engine built in Russia that was being tested for use as the first stage of an Orbital Sciences' Antares booster failed during testing last Thursday at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.28.14)

“Of the numerous challenges Virgin Galactic has faced and overcome ... the greatest engineering challenge has been to develop the world’s largest operational hybrid rocket motor to power SpaceShipTwo and its occupants safely, regularly and efficiently to space.” Source: Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.28.14): Sequencing Process

Procedure in which air traffic is merged into a single flow, and/or in which adequate separation is maintained between aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.28.14)

NOAA Avition Weather Center

NOAA recently updated its aviation weather site. The Aviation Weather Center delivers consistent, timely and accurate weather information for the world airspace system.

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