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September 22, 2024

Medical Pilots Group Holding Career Launch Day

Two-Day Immersive Experience For New & Aspiring Medical Pilots

The National Emergency Medical Services Pilots Association (NEMSPA) announced its new program “Medical Pilot Career Launch” for those pilots new or aspiring to pursue careers in medical transport. The two-day event will be held at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) on November 3-4 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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AW249 Takes Flight in First Operational Exercise

Marks the Start of a New Era for Italian Army Aviation

On September 18, 2024, the Italian Army's new AW249 exploration and escort chopper made its operational exercise debut in Stella Alpina 2024. This pre-production model plays a crucial role in the AW249 program development. The helicopter will serve as a force multiplier in operations requiring coordination with UAVs and provide cyber and electromagnetic protection.

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U.S. Navy Makes Rare Taiwan Strait Flight

Committing To a Free Indo-Pacific Amid Rising Tensions With China

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft flew over the Taiwan Strait on September 17. This move comes just days after German naval vessels transited the waterway, demonstrating increasing Western military engagement in the region. The timing of the Poseidon flight also coincides with increased military pressure from China on Taiwan.

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Space Perspective Development Flight 2 Successful

Completes Full Flight Profile Of Uncrewed Neptune-Excelsior

Space Perspective, a space tourism company based in Titusville, Florida, announced the successful completion of a full flight profile of its Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, the fully operational test vehicle that will take its passengers to space. The flight launched from the Marine Spaceport Voyager off the coast of St. Petersburg, Florida on September 15 and demonstrated the spacecraft’s key technologies.

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 09.12.24: MidWest Av Expo, RT Demos L600, Piston Av

Also: Aeroprakt Handicapable Config, Atec 212 Solo, DJI NEO, Aero-TV Profiles Risen Transatlantic Flt

The 16th MidWest Aviation Expo is now history... and it sure was a good show. The ANN team sent four of our top folks to the event and came away impressed with the quality of the aircraft we saw and flew and the fact that the industry is soldiering on despite the fact that MOSAIC has been oft delayed and is creating a lot of uncertainty among manufacturers and buyers. The latest version of Aeropilot’s L600 was a focal point of RT Aviation’s display at the 2024 Midwest Aviation Expo. Test flights in the aircraft were offered throug

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Indonesian Air Force Orders New Airbus Choppers

Multi-Mission H145s to be Used in Trainer Fleet

The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters, marking a significant step in its training modernization program. This announcement was made on September 18 during day 1 of the Bali International Airshow. The choppers will be utilized for military training and light search-and-rescue missions.

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 09.12.24: MidWest Av Expo, RT Demos L600, Piston Av

Also: Aeroprakt Handicapable Config, Atec 212 Solo, DJI NEO, Aero-TV Profiles Risen Transatlantic Flt

The 16th MidWest Aviation Expo is now history... and it sure was a good show. The ANN team sent four of our top folks to the event and came away impressed with the quality of the aircraft we saw and flew and the fact that the industry is soldiering on despite the fact that MOSAIC has been oft delayed and is creating a lot of uncertainty among manufacturers and buyers. The latest version of Aeropilot’s L600 was a focal point of RT Aviation’s display at the 2024 Midwest Aviation Expo. Test flights in the aircraft were offered throughout th

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B-52 Bombers Conduct NATO Exercise in Poland

Multi-Domain Training Operation Joined By Six Other Allies

On September 11, two B-52 Stratofortresses based out of Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota flew to Poland for a NATO training exercise. The operation, dubbed F2T2, coordinated over two dozen aircraft from six other NATO allies. The pair of bombers returned to Minot the following day.

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Klyde Morris (09.20.24)

Klyde's Not Thrilled With Some Of The Space Tourist Programs

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 09.13.24: Twin Mustang 4 Sale!, SpaceX v US, ATL Collision

Also: Batavia Housing Encroachment, GAO Disses OA-1K, MTSU Incident, Iraq Buys H225Ms

While everyone enjoys a classic warbird, there's a certain kind of buyer who looks fondly at the "Twin Mustang" of yore, one of the USAF's last piston fighters to serve. Truthfully, the XP-82 isn't quite as simple as a conjoined Mustang, despite its looks. Originally designed to provide fighter coverage to long-ranged bomber sorties, the XP-82 (later F-82 upon adoption) was born into the waning years of prop fighters. SpaceX expressed exasperation over the state of Flight 5, noting that "Starship and Super Heavy vehicles for Flight 5 have been ready to launch sin

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Airborne 09.13.24: Twin Mustang 4 Sale!, SpaceX v US, ATL Collision

Also: Batavia Housing Encroachment, GAO Disses OA-1K, MTSU Incident, Iraq Buys H225Ms

While everyone enjoys a classic warbird, there's a certain kind of buyer who looks fondly at the "Twin Mustang" of yore, one of the USAF's last piston fighters to serve. Truthfully, the XP-82 isn't quite as simple as a conjoined Mustang, despite its looks. Originally designed to provide fighter coverage to long-ranged bomber sorties, the XP-82 (later F-82 upon adoption) was born into the waning years of prop fighters. SpaceX expressed exasperation over the state of Flight 5, noting that "Starship and Super Heavy vehicles for Flight 5 have been ready to launch since the

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Robinson R66 Doubles Service Life on Handful of Parts

For Once, A Bulletin Saves Some Money

Good news for R66 operators came down the pike this month, thanks to a life extension for a dozen selected parts throughout the aircraft, slashing costs and maintenance for owners and operators... or so the plan goes. The R66 saw revisions to the service life for 12 pieces, with 5 of them coming out of the main rotor gearbox. Robinson Helicopter Company obtained approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Association to double the service life on some parts, bumping them up from 2,000 hours to 4,000 hours in all.

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NTSB Final Report: Seamax Aircraft M-22

Inflight Separation Of The Right Wing As A Result Of The Manufacturer’s Application Of A Bolt And Nut In The Upper Wing Strut Attachment Point That Was Inconsistent...

Analysis: The pilot was conducting a local flight when, about 15 minutes into the flight, a witness heard a loud “crack” and saw a wing separate and the airplane spiral down into the water. Postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed that the right wing had separated from the airplane and came to rest in trees about 700 ft from the main wreckage. The airplane incorporated a foldable wing design that was provided as an option by the manufacturer. When on the ground, the wings detached from the upper fuselage and rotated about the wing str

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Classic Aero-TV: PBY Catalina-From Wartime to Double Sunrises to the Long Sunset

From 2022 (YouTube Version): Before They’re All Gone...

Humankind has been messing about in airplanes for almost 120-years. In that time, thousands of aircraft representing innumerable technologies, design philosophies, and aspirations both noble and contemptible have been built and flown. Airshows—the good ones—are lenses into aviation’s past. Events like AirVenture, Sun ‘n Fun, and Frontiers in Flight afford modern audiences glimpses of aircraft that shaped the world in war, and brought it together in peace.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.22.24)

Aero Linx: Airports Council International (ACI) Airports Council International (ACI) represents the collective interests of airports around the world to promote excellence in the aviation industry. We do this by working with governments, regional ACI members, experts, and international organizations like ICAO to develop policies, programs, and best practices that advance airport standards globally.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.22.24): Expedite

Expedite Used by ATC when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation. Expedite climb/descent normally indicates to a pilot that the approximate best rate of climb/descent should be used without requiring an exceptional change in aircraft handling characteristics.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.22.24)

“We are thrilled to offer this new program to aspiring and new air medical pilots. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience and take your career to the next level.” Source: Brett Reeder, President at NEMSPA, commenting as the National Emergency Medical Services Pilots Association (NEMSPA) announced its new program “Medical Pilot Career Launch” for those pilots new or aspiring to pursue careers in medical transport. The two-day event will be held at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) on November 3-4 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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