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February 15, 2018

AMA Drone Report 02.15.18: AMA Expo East, Skydio R1, TSB Canada Report

Also: DJI Knowledge Quiz, GoFly Competition, Drone ID Rules Coming, FAA Unenthusiastic About Prosecuting?

The Academy of Model Aeronautics will host the annual AMA Expo East at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey February 23 - 25. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV drone racing with the AMA flight simulator and more. AMA Expo East will also include Home School Day on Friday, February 23. During this day, home school s

AMA Drone Report 02.15.18: AMA Expo East, Skydio R1, TSB Canada Report

Also: DJI Knowledge Quiz, GoFly Competition, Drone ID Rules Coming, FAA Unenthusiastic About Prosecuting?

The Academy of Model Aeronautics will host the annual AMA Expo East at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey February 23 - 25. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV drone racing with the AMA flight simulator and more. AMA Expo East will also include Home School Day on Friday, February 23. During this day, home school students will have a chance to experience RC flight simulators, try model and drone flying, watch RC boat demos and more. There is a new flying camera on the market which its maker

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NASA Authorizes Launch Window For SNC Dream Chaser Spacecraft

First Launch To International Space Station Slated For Late 2020

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has received NASA’s Authority to Proceed for the Dream Chaser spacecraft’s first mission, with a launch window for late 2020. The mission will provide cargo resupply to the International Space Station under the Commercial Resupply Services Contract 2 (CRS2).

DJI Drones Take Flight With Worldpay

Market-Leading Drone Manufacturer DJI Selects Worldpay For Online Payments

Payment processing company Worldpay has partnered with drone manufacturer DJI, to help the company expand its eCommerce platform to reach more customers around the world.

ICAO Secretary General Promotes Aviation's Role In Sustainable Development

Dr. Fang Liu Addresses CORIM Event

Stressing that many ICAO Member States today are at an important turning point in terms of their local sustainable development, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu delivered an important message on aviation and its role in fostering sustainable economic growth to a high-level audience gathered at Montreal’s Council on International Relations (CORIM).

Skydio Announces R1, Delivering On The Promise Of The Self-Flying Camera

Manufacturer Claims Fully Autonomous 4K Camera Drone For $2,499

There is a new flying camera on the market which its maker claims is a step toward the future of autonomous drones and enabling a new type of visual storytelling. Skydio, a California-based company, has announced the availability of the company's first product: R1, a fully autonomous flying camera.

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Flight Attendant Union Reaches Merger Tentative Agreement With Alaska Airlines

Proposed JCBA To Be Sent To Full Membership For Ratification

The leaders of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), representing Alaska Airlines and former Virgin America Airlines, reached an agreement with Alaska Airlines on a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA) covering over 5,400 Flight Attendants.

CH-53K Demonstrates Vehicle Lift

Hovered For About 10 Minutes Carrying A 18,870-Pound JLTV

A CH-53K King Stallion successfully lifted (and set down) a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) during a demonstration, Jan. 18. Using the single point hook, the helicopter hovered up to 100 feet for approximately 10 minutes while carrying the 18,870-pound vehicle.

Airbus Helicopters Starts The Year With New Orders And Deliveries In Japan

Projects Helicopter Fleet Growth Of Two Percent Annually Over The Next 20 Years

Airbus Helicopters’ business in Japan gains traction with two new orders and two new deliveries at the start of the year, reaffirming the company’s strong presence in the country. Currently leading the Japanese civil and parapublic helicopter market with more than 50% market share, Airbus Helicopters plans to increase its position in tandem with the Japan’s projected fleet growth of 2% annually over the next 20 years.

Lockheed Martin Delivers 400th C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft

Milestone Aircraft Assigned To The U.S. Air Force's Special Operations Command (AFSOC).

Lockheed Martin reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 400th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on Feb. 9. This Super Hercules is an MC-130J Commando II Special Operations aircraft that is assigned to the U.S. Air Force's Special Operations Command (AFSOC).

Apollo Aviation Group Acquires 59 Aircraft In 2017

Size Of Fleet Expands To 181 Aircraft

Apollo Aviation Group, an aviation investment manager, has announced multiple milestones achieved during 2017 together with its affiliates, “Apollo Aviation”.

United Flight Sheds Engine Cowling Over The Pacific Ocean

Plane Landed Safely In Honolulu

A United Airlines Boeing 777 shed an engine cowling about 40 minutes before it was scheduled to land in Honolulu, causing the pilot to declare an emergency. The plane landed on schedule in Hawaii, and there were no reported injuries.

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Red Bull Air Race Championship Picks Hartzell Propeller For Fifth Year

Announces Sponsorship Relationship With Mike Goulian

Hartzell Propeller will be the 2018 propeller technical partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship for the fifth consecutive year.

ALPA, A4A, NATCA Urge Congress To Allow Full FAA Regulation Of All UAS

Letter Urges Modification Of Section 336 Of The 2012 FAA Modernization And Reform Act

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), Airlines for America (A4A), and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) called on Congress to reverse legislation that limits the ability of the FAA to regulate all aspects of drone operations.

TSB Canada Releases Report On King Air Collision With An Alleged Drone

Recommends Amending The Canadian Aviation Regulations In Response To The Incident

The Transportation Board Canada has released its final report on a collision between a Beechcraft King Air A100 (registration C-GJBV, serial number B 100) operated by Sky Jet M.G. Inc and what the pilots described as a UAV on October 12, 2017.

NASA's Lunar Outpost Will Extend Human Presence In Deep Space

Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway Included In Agency's FY2019 Budget Proposal

As NASA sets its sights on returning to the Moon, and preparing for Mars, the agency is developing new opportunities in lunar orbit to provide the foundation for human exploration deeper into the solar system.

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Bruno Even Appointed CEO Of Airbus Helicopters

Will Begin In The Position On April 1

Airbus SE has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective April 1, 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive Committee.

Voom Joins Airbus Helicopters

On-Demand Helicopter Booking Platform To Become Part Of The Company’s Services Offering

On-demand helicopter booking platform Voom is joining Airbus Helicopters as part of the company’s strategy to provide new urban mobility solutions for commuters. Initially incubated in A3, Airbus’ Silicon Valley outpost, Voom launched commercial operations in April 2017 in Sao Paulo, flying thousands of passengers over the last ten months, and plans to expand its presence this year.

Emirates Firms Up Order For Up To 36 Additional A380s

Aircraft Of Choice To Continue Airline’s Successful Growth

Emirates and Airbus have firmed up an earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and signed a contract for 20 additional A380s with a further 16 options to be confirmed at a later date. The total agreement for 36 aircraft is valued at $16 billion based on the latest list prices. Deliveries are to start as early as 2020.

AMA Drone Report 02.08.18: Dumb FPV Trix, SkyPixel Unveils, UAS Pilots Code Rele

Also: FBI UAS Outreach, Japan Drone Museum, Texas Game Wardens Add SAR Drone, Vahana eVTOL Aircraft

A video posted to Facebook has been receiving a great deal of attention from the Drone community and, now, the rest of the world. As it appears, someone has done something dangerous and counterproductive to the interests of the UAS communities. The video shows an FPV racer flying in the approach path to Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport. SkyPixel has announced the winners of its 2017 Photo Story Contest. The contest, which ran from October to December 2017, received over 44,0

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.15.18)

“The Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway will give us a strategic presence in cislunar space. It will drive our activity with commercial and international partners and help us explore the Moon and its resources.” Source: William Gerstenmaier, associate administrator, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.15.18): Situational Awareness

Pilot knowledge of where the aircraft is in regard to location, air traffic control, weather, regulations, aircraft status, and other factors that may affect flight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.15.18)

U.S. Hang Gliding And Paragliding Association The stated mission of the USHGPA is to promote the growth of sport flying in foot-launchable soaring aircraft. The website offers news, a calendar of events, listings of chapters and clubs, and information about how to get started in the sport.

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