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August 24, 2018

Airborne 08.24.18: uAvionix Refutes Garmin, Top Gun 2, MGL Avionics

Also: AF Reserve's First 4-Star, Flight School EatSleepFly, Ocean City MD v Helos, Liverpool Airport 'Chaos'

uAvionix has responded to the controversial Garmin lawsuit. uAvionix asserts that it has developed its own ADS-B technology. "On June 19, 2018 Garmin International Inc. and Garmin USA Inc. sued uAvionix for patent infringement. Garmin alleges the uAvionix echoUAT and skyBeacon’s method of obtaining an installed transponder’s Mode 3/A code and altitude infringes their U.S. Patent No. 8,102,301 (“the 301 Patent”). "We do not infringe the 301 Patent" uAvionix says. "uAvionix

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Airborne 08.24.18: uAvionix Refutes Garmin, Top Gun 2, MGL Avionics

Also: AF Reserve's First 4-Star, Flight School EatSleepFly, Ocean City MD v Helos, Liverpool Airport 'Chaos'

 

uAvionix has responded to the controversial Garmin lawsuit. uAvionix asserts that it has developed its own ADS-B technology. "On June 19, 2018 Garmin International Inc. and Garmin USA Inc. sued uAvionix for patent infringement. Garmin alleges the uAvionix echoUAT and skyBeacon’s method of obtaining an installed transponder’s Mode 3/A code and altitude infringes their U.S. Patent No. 8,102,301 (“the 301 Patent”). "We do not infringe the 301 Patent" uAvionix says. "uAvionix has our own patent-pending method for using Mode 3/A and altitude information that differs from the method in the 301 Patent. We invit

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AMA Announces UAS4STEM National Competition Winners

Brandon Solon Of Canton, GA, Receives The 2018 Dewey O. Broberg Jr. Scholarship

On Saturday, August 18, middle and high school students from across the U.S. competed in the UAS4STEM program’s national competition at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. The student teams built their own drones and competed in various flying challenges for a shot at the national title.

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Continental Motors Breaks Ground On Blue Marlin Project

Company Adds Capacity For The Next Century

A small ceremony was held this week at Continental Motors Blue Marlin project in Mobile, AL to break ground on its Blue Marlin project.

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Gulfstream Awarded U.S. Air Force Fleet Support Contract

Contract Solidifies Confidence In Gulfstream's Ability To Manage The C-20/C-37 Fleet

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to Gulfstream Aerospace to provide contractor logistics support services (CLS) for the Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard C-20 and C-37 fleets.

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Lewis University Gets $5 Million Gift For Aviation Program

Largest Gift From An Individual In The School's History

Former Lewis University Chair of the Board of Trustees Russ Smyth and his wife Dawn have made an historic investment in Lewis University as they have pledged to gift more than $5 million to the new College of Aviation, Science and Technology. This largest gift from a living individual in school history will serve the growing number of students in STEM programs and enhance Lewis University’s national impact in these fields.

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United Airlines Names Gerry Laderman Chief Financial Officer

Promoted From Senior VP Of Finance

United Airlines (UAL) has named Gerry Laderman, a 30-year United veteran, has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer. UAL conducted an internal and external search to fill the role; Laderman had been serving as acting chief financial officer since May.

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Prototype Of Turkey's T625 Multirole Helicopter Ready For Ground Tests

TAI Says Aircraft Is On Schedule For First Test Flight

The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)'s Original Helicopter Program, under the coordination of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM), is progressing on schedule to complete its first flight later this year and begin serial production after 2021.

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Flying Colours Completes Installation Of Ka-Band On Gulfstream GV

Part Of A Major Refurbishment Of The Aircraft's Interior

North America-based completions and MRO specialist Flying Colours Corp., has completed its first Ka-band installation on a Gulfstream GV airframe. Installation by the Flying Colours avionics team required the mounting of the radome, tail antenna and cabin hardware to bring powerful connectivity to the cabin and flight-deck. The work, part of a major refurbishment of the cabin interior, and revamp of the fuselage exterior, was completed in July at the Peterborough, ON. headquarters.

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SECNAV Sees Latest In Aircraft Launch And Recovery At Lakehurst

Gets A First Hand Look At Land-Based EMALS And AAG Test Sites

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer saw the latest in Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) during a visit to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst Aug. 17.

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Aviation Trends Conference 2018 Offers Insights Into Building Future Air Hubs

Hundreds Of Aviation Stakeholders Attended The Event In Beijing, China

Beijing, China was host to the Aviation Trends Conference 2018 August 15 - 16. Under the theme of "Building A New Type of Aviation Hubs", the two-day event attracted hundreds of decision-makers from governments, airlines, airport authorities, consulting companies, and tech companies to join dozens of featured speakers addressing critical issues in building air hubs, promoting air hub services, regional aviation, traffic monetization and non-aviation revenue, and aviation technologies.

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FAA Approves AerTrak for Boeing 757-200 Series Aircraft

Will Bring Airplanes Into Compliance With 2020 ADS-B Mandate

The FAA has issued an STC for installation of AerSale’s AerTrak system on Boeing 757-200 series aircraft (ST04011NY), to comply with the ADS-B Operations rule, a critical part of the agency’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). Beginning January 1, 2020, the FAA has mandated that aircraft operating in airspace defined by 14 CFR § 91.225 must be equipped with an ADS-B Out system that meets the minimum performance requirements of 14 CFR § 91.227.

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Global Hawk Makes Historic First Landing At Red Flag-Alaska

Exercise Is Designed To Improve Interoperability Between Participants

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to Beale Air Force Base, California, landed at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for Red Flag-Alaska 18-3, August 16. The 12th Reconnaissance Squadron sent a team of pilots to RF-A to better incorporate the RQ-4’s reconnaissance gathering capabilities into the simulated warfighting efforts. This marks the first time an RQ-4 has landed in Alaska during a simulated combat training exercise.

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ESA's Aeolus Wind Satellite Launched

Will Measure Wind Around The Globe Using Laser Technology

ESA’s Earth Explorer Aeolus satellite has been launched into polar orbit on a Vega rocket. Using revolutionary laser technology, Aeolus will measure winds around the globe and play a key role in our quest to better understand the workings of our atmosphere. Importantly, this novel mission will also improve weather forecasting.

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Ryanair Reaches Agreement With Pilots' Union

Would End Strikes By Irish Pilots Against The Airline

Following 22-hours of negotiations, Ryanair has reached an agreement with its pilots' union Fórsa to end a series of strikes by Irish pilots.

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Louisiana Wants Investment Money Back From Bell

State Says The Company Has Not Met Job Growth Targets

An economic development deal between Textron's Bell Helicopter and the state of Louisiana is on the rocks, with the state saying that the company has not created promised jobs and is in violation of the agreement.

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FCC Certifies Echodyne EchoFlight Radar

Airborne Detect And Avoid Sensor Poised To Accelerate BVLOS Flight

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified the EchoFlight radar developed by Echodyne, a manufacturer of innovative, high-performance radars for securing critical infrastructure and guiding autonomous machines. Previously available only for experimental purposes, the airborne detect and avoid radar is designed for integration into a wide-variety of UAS platforms and provides unprecedented combination of C-SWaP, range, and accuracy. For organizations seeking authorization to operate beyond visual line of sight or autonomously, EchoFlight radar is a significant step forward for UAS mission safety.

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Racers Announced For The 55th National Championship Air Races

'Reno' Set For September 12-16 At Reno-Stead Airport

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has announced the highly-anticipated racing lineup for the 55th STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled September 12-16, 2018 at Reno-Stead Airport.

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MGL Avionics Introduces Blaze Color Singles

Fifteen Instruments Included In The Line

The MGL Avionics Blaze range of 3 1/8" Color Singles has come to market.

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Klyde Morris 08.24.18

Although That IS Something Nearly All Of Us Have Done At One Time Or Another, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 08.22.18: Garmin Sues-Again, R66 Cargo Hook, StratoAirNet 1st Flt

Also: Boeing 747 'Art Car', Hartzell Maule STOL Prop, Colorado Air And Space Port, Hoover Dreams Take Flight Award

Garmin has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against uAvionix, saying the smaller company has taken its ADS-B technology without its permission. The patent in question is referred to as the '301 patent. According to court documents, uAvionix and Garmin entered into talks related to drones. But the filing by Garmin alleges that uAvionix had taken its ADS-B technology without permission. At the same time, Garmin is well-known as a 600-pound Gorilla that knows how to throw its weight ar

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.24.18)

Aeolus epitomizes the essence of an Earth Explorer.” Source: Jan Wörner, ESA Director General.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.24.18): Margin Identification

The top and bottom areas on an instrument approach chart that depict information about the procedure, including airport location and procedure identification.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.24.18)

Brodhead Pietenpol Association

The Brodhead Pietenpol Association is a "Type-Club" for owners, pilots, builders, and simply aficionados of the ubiquitous Pietenpol aircraft design. 

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