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October 12, 2018

Textron Promotes Ronald Draper To President And CEO Of Textron Aviation

Scott Ernest Named President And CEO Of Textron’s Industrial Segment And Textron Specialized Vehicles

Textron has announced that Scott Ernest, president and CEO of Textron Aviation Inc. since 2011, has been named president and CEO of Textron’s Industrial Segment and of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. Ronald Draper, Textron Aviation’s senior vice president, integrated supply chain (Operations), has been named to succeed Scott Ernest as president and CEO of Textron Aviation Inc.

Airborne 10.12.18: Soyuz Close Call, ONE Aviation BK, Balloon Fiesta v UAVs

Also: Pentagon Grounds F-35s, Pilot Fired, FedEx Offers Bonuses, United Airlines

A Russian launch to the ISS, carrying a Russian and American astronaut, was aborted early in the launch phase, but has resulted in the safe landing and recovery of both crewmen. Few astronauts will argue that a failure early in the launch phase is one of their worst nightmares, and for first time NASA Astronaut Nick Hague, this very short first rocket excursion had to be a stunning disappointment. NASA’s initial statement says, "The Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station at 4:40 a.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 11 carrying American astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin. Shortly after launch, there was an an

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Kopter SH09 Displayed In New Customer Livery At Helitech 2018

Prototype #1 To Be On Display At Amsterdam Show

Kopter Group is pleased to present its SH09 single-turbine helicopter on the occasion of the 2018 Helitech Exhibition in Amsterdam, to be held from 16th to 18th October.

Jetcraft Releases Fourth Annual 10-Year Market Forecast

Next 10 Years Predicted To Outpace Previous Decade On Both Units And Revenues

Jetcraft has released its fourth annual 10-year business aviation market forecast. The annual market forecast reaffirms that steady growth in the private jet industry is set to continue, with predictions of 8,736 unit deliveries over the next 10 years, representing $271 billion in revenues (based on 2018 pricing). North America will once again take the lead, accounting for 60% (5,241) of predicted new unit deliveries over the forecast period, with Europe expecting 18% (1,572), and Asia-Pacific 13% (1,136).

FlightSafety, Global Simulation Awarded T-38C Talon Program Contract

Will Provide 10 Mixed Reality Training Systems

FlightSafety International and Global Simulation Incorporated have been awarded a contract to provide 10 Mixed Reality Training Systems for the T-38C program.

ULPower Service Center Network In The U.S. Is Growing

Wheels And Wings In Edgewater, Florida Joins The Team

ULPower Aero engines have been spinning props since 2006. 12 years later, ULPower has grown from a very small Belgian company to a well-known player in the experimental market with a growing network of ULP dealers in different countries around the world.

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Wayne Starling Appointed IADA Executive Director

Will Report To Board Of Directors And Chairman Brian Proctor

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has named aviation industry veteran Wayne Starling as its Executive Director. He will report to the organization's Board of Directors and Chairman Brian Proctor. Starling will provide strategic direction and support for the organization while Independent Association Director Devri Pitts will continue to manage day-to-day operations.

TurbineAero Announces New Building In Thailand

Names Robert Wilson As New CEO

TurbineAero held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building in the Free Zone of the AMATA CITY Industrial Estate, Chonburi, Thailand, outside of Bangkok; and a new executive, Robert Wilson, joins TurbineAero as the new Chief Executive Officer.

General Atomics' AAG Completes Performance Testing For Turboprop Aircraft

Prerequisite For Carrier Operations Aboard The USS Gerald R. Ford

Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) performance testing has been successfully completed for the C-2A Greyhound, E-2C+ Hawkeye, and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft by General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS). The testing supports the Navy’s development of a propeller Aircraft Recovery Bulletin (ARB), which is a prerequisite for arresting propeller aircraft aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

Boeing HorizonX Invests In Accion Systems To Propel Satellite Capabilities

Investment Accelerates Development Of New Satellite Propulsion Capabilities For Low And Medium Earth Orbit And Deep Space

Boeing has made an investment in Accion Systems Inc., a Boston, MA-based startup pioneering scalable electric propulsion technology to transform satellite capabilities in and beyond Earth's orbit.

Airbus Helicopters Showcases EMS Capabilities At Helitech 2018

Also Displaying Oil And Gas Configuration, Racer Virtual Experience

Airbus Helicopters will highlight a wide range of products and digital services at this year’s Helitech International air show, taking place October 16-18 in Amsterdam. Special focus will be given to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) missions, a segment the company leads with 60% of the in-service fleet, thanks to its long expertise and wide range of dedicated solutions.

Drone Store Looks For Thief Who Took A $1,000 Aircraft

Offering A Reward For Information About The Suspect

A drone retailer in Colorado Springs, CO is offering a reward for information about a man who stole a $1,000 aircraft from the store on Tuesday.

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Aero-TV: Upgrading The Future - Profiling the Stratos 716X

Stratos Jets Will Initially Be Offered Kits

Stratos Aircraft presented an update on its VLJ program and introduced the Stratos 716 model at AirVenture this summer. The Stratos 716X is an evolution of the 714 Proof of Concept (PoC) aircraft.

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Aero-TV: It's 'All Good' - A Flight Design Update

Product Development Continuing On Schedule

Speaking with Aero-News Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at AirVenture 2018, Tom Peghiny, President of Flight Design USA said that the company has been rebuilding since its acquisition by Lift Holdings, a company based in Germany. Peghiny said that the development of a four-place aircraft is on track, assisted by recent innovations in manufacturing materials, engines, avionics and the implementation of new Part 23 and CS 23 rules governing General Aviation.

Aero-TV: Upgrading The Future - Profiling the Stratos 716X

Stratos Jets Will Initially Be Offered Kits

Stratos Aircraft presented an update on its VLJ program and introduced the Stratos 716 model at AirVenture this summer. The Stratos 716X is an evolution of the 714 Proof of Concept (PoC) aircraft. The all carbon fiber 716X features trailing link gear, is powered by a Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5 and is configured with dual G3X screens, GTN 750 MFD, integrated Garmin Autopilot, dual standby attitude indicators, custom switch panels, fully automated pressurization system and air conditioning.

EAA’s James Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund To Finance Flight Training

Ray Foundation Supplying $1 Million For Young Aspiring Pilots Program Working Through EAA chapters

A new Experimental Aircraft Association EAA program will provide up to $10,000 each for an initial class of 90 to 100 young people who are pursuing flight training, thanks to the Ray Foundation of Naples, Florida.

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JetBlue To Retrofit Airbus Fleet With Vortex Generators

Will Euqip 130 A320 Airliners and Eight A321 Aircraft

JetBlue has announces plans to retrofit its entire Airbus fleet with noise-reducing vortex generators. This move reflects JetBlue’s continued commitment to the communities where its customers and crewmembers live and work. Beginning in 2015, JetBlue began taking delivery of new aircraft with vortex generators already installed. JetBlue is committing to add the devices to its 138 remaining Airbus A320 family aircraft through 2021.

FAA Approves Routine BVLOS Flights In Alaska

University of Alaska Fairbanks Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program And Insitu To Benefit

Insitu and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) — partners in the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP) — have received FAA approval for routine unmanned beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) test flights in Alaska.

Hundreds Appear To Violate Drone Rules At Balloon Fiesta

Event Hired Monitoring Firm To Keep Track Of UAVs During Balloon Flights

Nearly 500 drones were detected operating in the No Fly Zone around the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, according to local media reports.

Gone West: Bruce Whitman, Chair, President & CEO Of FlightSafety International

Passed Peacefully At His Home At The Age Of 85

Bruce Whitman, Chairman, president & CEO of FlightSafety International, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning with his family by his side. He was 85.

Klyde Morris 10.12.18

Just Roll With It Klyde ... What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 10.10.18: EAA Explains LSA Future, AEA's New Boss, E-AB Stats

Also: Flight Design Specification Configurator, FlightServ, H225M 100K Hours, L3 Technologies

First of all, if you've seen the breathless AOPA "Breaking News" alerts, don't be fooled. They didn't break the news and their reports, which all but ignore EAA, are not the result of an AOPA effort, but of EAA. Again. EAA says the proposed weight limit change to 3,600 pounds for LSA’s is part of the current discussions between EAA and FAA prior to any broad MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates) rulemaking, but discussions are still in the formative stage. “There are numerous

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Garmin Begins Seamless Integration Between FltPlan.com And Garmin Pilot

Allows Transparent Transitions Between FltPlan Website And Garmin App

Garmin has begun the initial phase of integration between the Garmin Pilot app and the popular FltPlan.com web portal. As a result of Garmin’s acquisition of FltPlan.com in August, both companies have made rapid progress in merging portfolios. Beginning next week, pilots will be able to use FltPlan.com for pre-flight planning and filing, and automatically view the same flight plan within the Garmin Pilot app on Apple mobile devices.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.12.18)

“While the airline industry has benefited from advances in technology and efficiency leading to quieter planes and engines, the work is never done. We’re pleased to incorporate this advancement across our Airbus fleet.” Source: Joe Bertapelle, Director Strategic Airspace Programs, JetBlue. The carrier is installing vortex generators on its Airbus airplanes to reduce the "whine" produced during landing approaches.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.12.18): Autopilot

An automatic flight control system which keeps an aircraft in level flight or on a set course.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.12.18)

The California Agricultural Aircraft Association (CAAA)

The California Agricultural Aircraft Association (CAAA) is a non-profit trade association representing the professional aerial application industry in California.

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