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November 21, 2019

Airborne 11.20.19: Jabiru J430, Last Hindenburg Survivor, Aspen E5 Cert

Also: Lockheed Martin LM-100J Cert, Boeing-Embraer Joint Venture, 2000th GEnx, DeHavilland Canada

One of the more intriguing bits of news coming out of the recent DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase was US Sport Planes’s Scott Severen revelation to ANN that the Jabiru J430 will soon be available in kit form. The Jabiru J430 aircraft have been developed as touring aircraft with a wide cockpit, high cabin and ample leg room, and three human sized doors. The Jabiru J430 cruises at 120 knots on 6 -7.5 GPH. The Jabiru Airframe kits are manufactured using Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) technologies. It is a

AMA Drone Report 11.21.19: MultiGP Champions, Model Politics, AMA Expo's End

Also: DJI Fights Malaria, DroneResponders Working Group, Drones v Aircraft, ANN Staff Openings

The RaceDayQuads 2019 MultiGP Drone Racing Global Championship presented by DRL has named its winners. Both contests, Sport Class and Pro, were hard fought. Drone racing pilots from all over the world competed in global ‘Qualifier’ races so that they could rise in the ranks to partake in the Championship. After weeks of qualifying, the Sport and Pro Class competitions took place over two weeks at Daytona Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL. MultiGP raised the stakes this year by allowing International

AMA Drone Report 11.21.19: MultiGP Champions, Model Politics, AMA Expo's End

Also: DJI Fights Malaria, Droner Imprisoned, DroneResponders Working Group, Drones v Aircraft, ANN Staff Openings

The RaceDayQuads 2019 MultiGP Drone Racing Global Championship presented by DRL has named its winners. Both contests, Sport Class and Pro, were hard fought. Drone racing pilots from all over the world competed in global ‘Qualifier’ races so that they could rise in the ranks to partake in the Championship. After weeks of qualifying, the Sport and Pro Class competitions took place over two weeks at Daytona Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL. MultiGP raised the stakes this year by allowing International Pilots to participate, as well as offering two different classes of competition with Pro & Sport Class. On Nov. 8, 2019, U.S. Representative Greg Pence and Senat

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Emirates Orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Firms Up Future Fleet With 787-9, 777-8 And 777-9 Models

Boeing and Emirates have finalized a purchase agreement for 30 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes, valued at $8.8 billion according to list prices. The agreement, signed at the Dubai Airshow, culminates discussions between the two companies on the best 787 Dreamliner model to meet the requirements of one of the world's leading airlines.

CAE Signs 15-Year Operations Agreement With Saudi National Company Of Aviation

Acquires CAE-Built Flight Training Equipment Plus Option For Two More Simulators

CAE and the Saudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA) announced at the 2019 Dubai Air Show the expansion of their training relationship with the signature of an exclusive 15-year training center operations services agreement and the provision of one Airbus A320 CAE 7000XR full-flight simulator (FFS) and one Airbus A320 CAE 600XR flight training device (FTD).

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 Certified To Power New Airbus BelugaXL Transporter

EASA Approval Marks Another Milestone For The Engine

The Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine has received certification to power the new Airbus BelugaXL air transporter. The certificate, awarded by EASA, marks another milestone for an engine that has been a leading member of the Trent family for almost 25 years.

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Flight Data Systems Announces FAA TSO For Sentry Flight Data Recorder

Becomes The Lightest TSO’d ED-112A Flight Data Recorder Available On The Market

The FAA has awarded TSO certification to Flight Data Systems its Sentry Flight Data Recorder. The approval paves the way for the device to be onboard numerous aircraft in various industry segments and will allow operators to save valuable space and reduce weight.

easyJet Orders 12 More Airbus A320neo Aircraft

Brings Total Number Of Aircraft On Order To 159

easyJet has exercised purchase rights to increase its fleet of A320neos by 12 new aircraft. The agreement takes the carrier’s total order for the A320neo Family to 159 aircraft and its overall orders for Airbus single aisles to 480 A320 Family.

StandardAero Opens New Canadian Helicopter MRO Facility

New Facility Brings Together Similar Work Previously Completed At Separate Locations

A new helicopter Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility has been opened by StandardAero in Vancouver, British Columbia. The opening of the new facility is the culmination of StandardAero’s efforts in establishing dedicated Centers of Excellence to streamline helicopter support operations across its varied engine and airframe MRO businesses.

Silent Arrow 1-Ton Cargo Delivery Drone Secures USSOCOM Development Contract

Flight Testing Program To Include Aircraft Airworthiness And High-Altitude Airdrops

The U.S. Special Operations Command has awarded a development contract to Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC) for testing of its Silent Arrow platform.

Tunisair Express Receives First ATR 72-600

Airline Prioritizes Passenger Experience And Connectivity With Fleet Upgrade

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, just delivered the first of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to Tunisair Express. The Tunisian airline will use these aircraft to renew its regional fleet providing passengers with essential connectivity both domestically and internationally. The latest generation ATR 72-600 burns 40% less fuel and emits 40% less CO2 compared to a similarly sized regional jet.

Aurora Signs Letter of Intent To Acquire Five Dash 8-400 Aircraft

Will Join Fleet Of Eight Dash 8 Aircraft Flying For The Russian Carrier

Aurora, a subsidiary of Aeroflot, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase five Dash 8-400 aircraft. Aurora is based in Sakhalin, Russia, and currently operates eight Dash 8 aircraft, including two Dash 8-400 turboprops.

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LifeStyle Aviation’s DiamondShare Program Continues Rapid Growth

New Syracuse Location Is The Latest Base Of Operation For Affordable Aviation Access Alternative

North American Diamond Aircraft distributor LifeStyle Aviation has added its newest DiamondShare location, signing a Diamond DA40 NG to the program at Syracuse Hancock International Airport in New York.

UAE Announces Intention To Procure Additional GlobalEye From Saab

A Period Of Final Negotiations Will Now Follow

The United Arab Emirates announced at the Dubai Airshow, that they intend to conclude a contract amendment for the purchase of two additional GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft from Saab.

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AMA Drone Report 11.14.19: DJI Drone-To-Phone, Drone Corridor, Drone Workshop

Also: NOTAM Data Optimization Summit, CASA Warns Drone Pilots, Drones Reveal Iceland Glaciers, SeaWorld Drone Show

Well... we knew this was coming... DJI is now demonstrating a direct drone-to-phone, Wi-Fi based solution to remotely identify airborne drones. DJI’s remote identification solution, developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders and regulators, broadcasts information from drones directly to off-the-shelf mobile phones using existing Wi-Fi protocols. Using a simple app, anyone within radio range of the drone can receive that signal and learn the location, altitude, speed and dir

Rep. Carbajal And Cargo Pilots Introduce Safe Skies Act

Bi-Partisan Legislation Would Strengthen Flight Duty And Rest Regulations

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) along with members of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA), International Brotherhood of Teamsters, cargo pilots, commercial pilots and aviation experts have introduced the Safe Skies Act of 2019. This bipartisan bill would ensure cargo pilots are operating under rules that fight fatigue and keep our airspace free from danger.

A4A Projects Record 31.6 Million Passengers Over Thanksgiving

Sunday After Thanksgiving Expected To Be U.S. Carriers' Busiest Travel Day Ever

Airlines for America (A4A) expects a record 31.6 million passengers to travel aboard U.S. carriers worldwide during the 12-day Thanksgiving travel period, a 3.7 percent increase over last year. The Sunday after Thanksgiving, Dec. 1, is poised to be the busiest travel day ever for the U.S. airline industry, with 3.1 million passengers expected.

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FAA Seeks Comments On Draft EA For Las Vegas Metroplex Project

Comment Period Will Be Open Through December 20th

The FAA is seeking public comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) for the Las Vegas Metroplex Project, which proposes to use cutting-edge satellite navigation to move air traffic more efficiently through Southern Nevada.

CAE, Jazz And Seneca Launch First Cadet Pilot Training Program In Canada

'Jazz Approach' Comes With A Conditional Letter Of Employment From The Airline

CAE, Jazz Aviation and Seneca have teamed up to develop Jazz Approach, an innovative Canadian program to provide Jazz with a pipeline of top-quality first officers. Cadets will receive a letter of employment from Jazz upon selection into the program, allowing for a direct path to join the airline as first officers conditional upon successful completion of the program. The parties involved have signed a five-year partnership agreement and the first cohort is set to begin training in April 2020.

AMA Expo East And West Come To An End

Organization Will Explore Multiple District Events Across The Country In 2020 And In The Years To Follow

After a good 20-year run, AMA Expo as we know it, has come to an end. AMA officials announced the decision at this year’s show AMA Expo West, held November 1-3, in Pomona, California, after the AMA Executive Council voted to end the show.

Boeing, Republic Of Ghana Sign MoU For Three 787-9 Dreamliner Jets

African Nation Plans To Re-Launch An Airline With Technologically-Advanced 787-9 Dreamliner And Boeing Services

Boeing and the Republic of Ghana announced today that the country intends to re-launch an airline starting with the 787-9 Dreamliner. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding at the Dubai Air Show for three airplanes with a list price value of $877.5 million according to list prices.

Boeing Releases Statement On SWA 1380 Recommendations

Probable Cause For Uncontained Engine Failure Determined In An NTSB Meeting Earlier This Week

Boeing has released a statement following the NTSB's determination of a probable cause in an uncontained engine failure aboard SWA 1380, which resulted in the fatal injury of a passenger aboard the airplane.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.21.19)

“As aviation safety continues to make headlines, it is clear that more needs to be done to ensure pilots, crews, passengers and all who share our skies are protected. The bipartisan Safe Skies Act is a commonsense bill that puts safety first.” Source: U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.21.19): Low Altitude Airway Structure

The network of airways serving aircraft operations up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.21.19)

The National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education

The National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education is a membership organization that was formed in 1993 when the founding member groups signed a formal charter and established a partnership with the FAA. Together with the FAA, the NCASE actively promotes aviation and space education while supporting schools’ initiatives at the local, state and national levels.

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