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February 26, 2018

Airborne 02.26.18: Avidyne, Pilot Pension Restoration, USCG Rescues

Also: Bell Helicopter Rebrands, HondaJet 2017, PAZ Radar Satellite, Airlines Oppose Airport Tax

Avidyne Corporation has received FAA STC approval of their IFD Series of FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems for installation in Robinson Helicopters. This STC covers the IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs as well as the IFD510 and IFD410 FMS/GPS standalone navigators, and allows for easy slide-in-replacement installations in Robinson helicopters that currently have legacy GNS navigators. This STC also covers green installations as well. Two pilots' unions are working to have the pensions restored for members flying for

Airborne 02.26.18: Avidyne, Pilot Pension Restoration, USCG Rescues

Also: Bell Helicopter Rebrands, HondaJet 2017, PAZ Radar Satellite, Airlines Oppose Airport Tax

Avidyne Corporation has received FAA STC approval of their IFD Series of FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems for installation in Robinson Helicopters. This STC covers the IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs as well as the IFD510 and IFD410 FMS/GPS standalone navigators, and allows for easy slide-in-replacement installations in Robinson helicopters that currently have legacy GNS navigators. This STC also covers green installations as well. Two pilots' unions are working to have the pensions restored for members flying for Delta and American Airlines, saying the carriers are now "flush with cash". Three major carriers in the U.S. have reported combined adjusted profits of about $47 billion

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One-G Simulation Introduces VR Torrance 44 ATP

Production Model At HAI 2018 Heli-Expo

Flight simulation company one-G simulation is introducing the production model Torrance 44 ATP (Augmented Training Platform) at the HAI 2018 Heli- Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Torrance 44 is a cutting-edge training device based on the Robinson 44 , which merges Virtual Reality (VR) technology with flight simulation, creating a highly immersive augmented reality flight deck.

V-Cube Robotics Announces Solar Power Plant Inspection Package Service

Employs UAS With Infrared Technology To Capture Images Of Solar Panels To Be Analyzed By AI

Tokyo, Japan-based V-Cube Robotics will soon begin offering a solar power plant inspection package service that uses UAS called ‘SOLAR CHECK.’ The UAS, which are equipped with infrared thermography cameras, autonomously fly around a facility, imaging the solar panels. These images are then analyzed using artificial intelligence.

FlightSafety International Completes Expansion Ohio Learning Center

Columbus Center Now Has 14 Simulator Bays

FlightSafety International announces that it has completed the expansion of its Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio. Phase one of the Center opened in 2014.

Bigelow Space Operations Announces Partnership With CASIS

Will Fly Payloads To The International Space Station

Bigelow Space Operations (BSO) is proud to announce a partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory. BSO is officially a user of the ISS National Lab, and will be facilitating the integration of payloads for commercial, academic and government customers.

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Free 'Meet A Tuskegee Airman' Live Online Event February 28

Webinar Being Organized By The Red Tail Squadron Of The CAF

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron is holding a live webinar and conference call with Tuskegee Airman pilot Dr. Harold Brown, Wednesday, February 28 at 1900 EST. CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader Doug Rozendaal will lead the event.

Twirly Birds Announce The 2018 Les Morris Award Recipient

Helicopter Pioneer Roy Morgan Honored By The Group

The international helicopter pilot organization Twirly Birds has announced the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Les Morris award as Mr. Roy Morgan, a true helicopter pioneer, industry icon and founder of Air Methods. Morgan began his distinguished aviation career in 1955 after buying a J-3 Cub that included flying lessons, what followed was an incredible journey in the aviation business.

QuEST Global Breaks New Ground In Aero Engine Engineering Services Market

Anticipates Winning Multiple Contracts From Top International Aero Engine OEMs

Engineering services company QuEST Global says it is uniquely positioned to capture a significant share of the international Aero Engine engineering services market this year with multiple contract wins in the pipeline from leading Aero Engine OEMs in North America, Europe and Asia.

Jet Access Aviation Announces Fleet Expansion

Adds Falcon, Hawker And Lear Aircraft To Their Stable

Jet Access Aviation has formally announced the expansion of its fleet with four additional aircraft available for charter. This fleet expansion brings a Falcon 2000, Hawker 800XP and 2 Lear 60s to their existing fleet consisting of light, mid, super-mid and heavy jets.

Jetcraft Opens First London Office

Sees U.K. As A Continuing Hub Of Business Opportunity

Business aircraft broker Jetcraft has opened its first London office through its new UK company, Jetcraft Global (U.K.) Limited.

Samsung Awarded Patent For A 'Flying Display Device'

Described As A Drone Controlled With Operator's Eyes And Voice

Samsung has been awarded a patent for a device described as a flying display drone that can be controlled by an operator's eyes or voice.

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Netherlands Approved For AH-64E Remanufactured Apache Attack Helicopters

Possible Sale Reported To Congress By The State Department

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands of items and services to support the upgrade/remanufacture of AH-64D Block II Apache Attack Helicopters to the AH-64E configuration for an estimated cost of $1.191 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale last week.

Kratos Receives $81 Million Unmanned Drone Systems Contract Award

Aircraft Will Be Provided To A U.S. Government Agency

The Unmanned Systemem Division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a single award IDIQ contract with a maximum potential value of $81 million from a U.S. Government Agency related to unmanned drone systems and associated command, control, and communications. This contract award has a period of performance of approximately five years. USD is an industry leader in the rapid design, development, and fielding of affordable high performance jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems for tactical, combat, and target applications.

U.S. Airline CEOs Oppose Airport Tax Increase

Urge Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao To Oppose A Doubling Of The Airport Tax Passengers Pay With The Purchase Of Each Flight

Airlines for America (A4A), an industry trade organization and lobbying group for the leading U.S. airlines, has released a letter from the CEOs of six leading U.S. commercial airlines, urging Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to oppose any attempt to increase the current Passenger Facility Charge (PFC), also known as the airport tax.

Aviation Pioneer Bell Helicopter Rebrands To 'Bell'

Company Says New Image Reflects Expanded Vision For The Future

Textron company Bell Helicopter has rebranded to be known as simply “Bell.” The new brand strategy and modernized logo are rooted in the company’s focus on innovation and customer experience. Bell will roll out the rebrand over the next year.

Unions Seek To Restore Airline Pilots' Pensions

Say Carriers Are 'Flush With Money' Following Economic Turnaround

Two pilots' unions are working to have the pensions restored for members flying for Delta and American Airlines, saying the carriers are now "flush with cash".

EASA Awards Design Organization Approval To Kopter

Marks Eligibility For Type Certificate For The SH09 Helicopter

EASA has awarded a certificate granting the Design Organization Approval (DOA) to Kopter Group AG. This certificate confirms Kopter as a duly recognized Design Organization. It is attesting that Kopter has united qualified personnel, implemented the necessary methods, processes and procedures, as well as a reliable design assurance system.

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Klyde Morris (02.26.18)

Klyde.... Master Conspriacy Theorist!

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Avidyne Receives Robinson Helicopter Certification For IFD Series

Includes Synthetic Vision And Wireless Connectivity

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced they have received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of their IFD Series of FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems for installation in Robinson Helicopters.

Airborne 02.23.18: Textron Nixes TTx, GAMA $Billing$, Bronco II

Also: Airliner Evacuation, Tuskegee Airman Event, Sikorsky Combat Rescue Helicopter, FreeFlight Txp Integration

Textron Aviation has apparently ended production of the Cessna TTx airplane, though the company has not officially confirmed or denied that it has made the move -- or even responded to our questions. ANN became aware of the situation following an email from a reader saying that all information about the airplane had been removed from the company's website, which a quick check on the Internet confirmed. The scrubbing has been thorough, with a search of "TTx" on the company website returning no

Garmin Unveils The G1000H NXi Integrated Flight Deck

Next-Generation, All-Glass Solution For Helicopters

Garmin's latest all-glass integrated flight deck for helicopters is the G1000H NXi, designed specifically for the FAR Part 27 VFR helicopter market. The G1000H NXi offers a number of new and enhanced features tailored to helicopter pilots, including Database Concierge, U.S. helicopter-specific charts, helicopter terrain awareness warning system (HTAWS) and WireAware wire-strike avoidance technology featured in rich, 3-D helicopter synthetic vision technology (HSVT).

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.26.18)

Aero Linx: Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) With some 3,700 members who fly passengers and cargo around the world on Air Canada and Air Canada rouge, Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) is the largest single pilot association in Canada, and serves a diverse and engaged membership via its headquarters near Toronto’s Pearson Airport, and through regional representatives across pilot bases in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.26.18): Runway In Use/ActiveRunway/Duty Runway

Runway In Use/ActiveRunway/Duty Runway Any runway or runways currently being used for takeoff or landing. When multiple runways are used, they are all considered active runways. In the metering sense, a selectable adapted item which specifies the landing runway configuration or direction of traffic flow. The adapted optimum flight plan from each transition fix to the vertex is determined by the runway configuration for arrival metering processing purposes.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.26.18)

“We have nearly $6 billion in unobligated funding in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund that could be utilized for airport infrastructure. Airlines are committed to making capital improvements in infrastructure alongside our well-funded airport partners, and we respectfully ask for your commitment to solutions that do not involve unnecessary tax increases on the traveling public.” Source: Excerpted from a letter sent by the CEOs of major passenger airline carriers, who are also A4A Board of Directors members -- and apparently think they don't need to spend more money at a time when they are recording record profits.

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