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April 19, 2018

AMA Drone Report 04.19.18: AMA Leadership, FAA Reauthorization, Coachella

Also: New French Regs, Drone Boot Camp, Public Safety Drone Standards, DroneShield Protects NASCAR

It’s a little bit sad and yet a bit cool to see AMA make an exciting change in leadership as hard-working executive Director Dave Mathewson, passes the baton to long-time AMA’s Public Relations and Government Affairs guru, Chad Budreau. AMA Boss, Rich Hansen tells us that, Dave Mathewson’s announcement that he planned to resign as AMA’s Executive Director (ED), the Executive Council (EC) has launched a nationwide search to fill this extremely important position. The process will con

AMA Drone Report 04.19.18: AMA Leadership, FAA Reauthorization, Coachella

Also: New French Regs, Drone Boot Camp, Public Safety Drone Standards, DroneShield Protects NASCAR

It’s a little bit sad and yet a bit cool to see AMA make an exciting change in leadership as hard-working executive Director Dave Mathewson, passes the baton to long-time AMA’s Public Relations and Government Affairs guru, Chad Budreau. AMA Boss, Rich Hansen tells us that, Dave Mathewson’s announcement that he planned to resign as AMA’s Executive Director (ED), the Executive Council (EC) has launched a nationwide search to fill this extremely important position. The process will consider candidates from both inside and outside of the organization in an effort to find the most qualified and experienced individual to serve as ED and Chief Operating Officer. Th

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New York City Councilman Tries Again For Helicopter Tour Ban

Move Follows Accident Last Month In The East River

A New York City Councilman has reintroduced legislation that would ban helicopter tours in the city that break "stage 3 noise limits," a standard that the industry says in impossible to meet.

Intel Drones Entertain At Coachella Valley Music Festival

More Than 300 Shooting Star Drones Took To The Night Sky

The 2017 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival took fans into the future when 300 synchronized Shooting Star drones illuminated the night sky above center stage.

Collaboration Will Bring Cinematic Training Modules To Zephyr Drone Simulator

Little Arms Studios Partners With Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer Skip Fredricks

A collaboration has been formed between Little Arms Studios and Hollywood cinematographer Skip Fredricks to launch an updated version of the Zephyr Drone Simulator that include the basics of drone cinematography. The two-time Emmy nominated content producer and certified drone instructor has brought his unique instructional perspective to a series of new cinematic skill modules that have been added to the simulator’s progressive training curriculum.

SAS Orders A330-300 To Further Standardize Its Future Long-Haul Fleet

Brings Carrier's Airbus Fleet To 57 Aircraft

SAS has selected the A330-300 to further standardize its long-haul fleet. One new A330-300 equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 772B engines will join the Scandinavian carrier’s network in the second quarter of 2019. SAS has been an Airbus customer since 1980 with an Airbus fleet of 57 aircraft (eight A340s, eight A330s and 41 A320 Family aircraft) to date.

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CAE Adds To Its Innovative XR Series Training Equipment Suite

Launch Of The CAE 600XR Series Flight Training Device

CAE has announced the launch of the CAE 600XR Series flight training device (FTD), the latest addition to CAE's innovative XR Series training equipment suite at the 2018 World Aviation Training Symposium (WATS).

Pratt & Whitney Columbus, GA Facility Named Large Manufacturer Of The Year

Georgia Department Of Economic Development Recognizes The Columbus Engine Center

Pratt & Whitney's facility in Columbus was named Large Manufacturer of the Year by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Technical College System of Georgia, celebrating the investment and growth in jobs and production by Pratt & Whitney over the last several years.

CHC Australia Secures Search And Rescue Continuation With RAAF

New Generation AW139 Fleet Entering Service To Support RAAF Capability For SAR

CHC Group has signed a 30-month contract continuation with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide search and rescue services at five bases around Australia.

Rolls-Royce Invests In Reaction Engines

Will Support Development Of SABRE Engine

Rolls-Royce is investing in Reaction Engines Limited, the UK-based aerospace technology company. The investment is part of a strategic fundraising by Reaction Engines which will support the further development of the SABRE concept, which combines air breathing rocket and associated technologies.

Air Force Opens Space Training To Allies, Accelerates Space Acquisition

SecAF Heather Wilson Cites National Defense Strategy As Reason For The Shift

Citing the National Defense Strategy, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced that beginning in 2019 the Air Force is opening its space training to allies during her keynote speech at the 34th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. April 17, 2018.

Russian Helicopters Delivers Two Ship-Based Ka-226T Helicopters

Will Join The Special-Purpose State Aviation Fleet

Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KumAPE) of Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has delivered another two ship-based Ka-226T rotorcraft, completing contract execution ahead of schedule. The helicopters successfully accomplished the entirety of acceptance tests and are to join the special-purpose state aviation fleet shortly.

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NTSB: Southwest 737 Engine Shows Signs Of Metal Fatigue

Woman Critically Injured In The Incident Has Died

It its initial examination of the Southwest Boeing 737 that suffered an uncontained engine failure Tuesday, the NTSB reports that the damaged engine was missing one of 24 fan blades.

ICAO Issues Call For Innovative Solutions For Drone Airspace Management

Will Convene Second DRONE ENABLE Event In September

Drone deliveries, drone inspections and even autonomous flying taxis are near term realities, and to make these services safe and efficient ICAO has begun the consultative work needed to establish low-altitude traffic management guidance for domestic unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From ERAU PA-28 Accident

Aircraft Broke Up In Flight Resulting In Two Fatal Injuries

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident involving a PA-28 airplane that resulted in the fatal injury of two people, a private pilot conducting his commercial pilot single-engine land practical test, and an airline transport pilot who was acting as a designated pilot examiner (DPE).

Calstart Announces Launches 'Sustainable Aviation Project'

Will Use Four Pipistrel Alpha Electric Airplanes For Flight Training At Fresno County, CA Airports

Calstart, in partnership with the cities of Reedley and Mendota, have launched the Sustainable Aviation Project; the nation’s first production all-electric aircraft project designed to develop pilot training opportunities using zero emission electric airplanes. Funding for the project was provided by the Fresno County Measure C through the Fresno County Rural Transportation Authority.

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Drone Racing And Parachuting Canopy Piloting At The World Games 2021

Games To Be Held In Birmingham, AL

The World Games 2021 in Birmingham, AL will include two FAI air sports, it was announced on Sunday. Drone racing and canopy piloting – a spectacular form of skydiving that combines precision and speed – will be on the program of the multi-sport event.

Piper Selects Continental Motors New Jet-A Engine To Power The PA-44 Seminole

Teamsters Airline Division Director Responds To TV Report On Allegiant

Credits Pilots, Mechanics And Dispatchers For Improvements In Operational Reliability

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has weighed in on the 60 Minutes report which aired Sunday that was critical of Allegiant Airlines.

AMA Drone Report 04.12.18: AMA Counters CDA, Night FPV, Google Drone Issues

Also: Drone Assists SAR, Strategic UAV Partnership, Russian Mail Drone Crash, Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

As noted in the last AMA Drone Report, the Commercial Drone Alliance has apparently ignored years of hard work, and a surprisingly good safety record, to seek the repeal of Section 336. AMA, of course, is not in agreement. AMA’s number one priority is the safety of our nation’s skies. Through Section 336, AMA safely manages 200,000 members – as the organization has done for more than eighty years – freeing up scarce FAA resources to advance commercial drone regulations and

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.19.18)

ICAO is the natural agency to bring together the best and brightest from government and industry to define how these aircraft can be safely integrated into modern airspace, and in a way that optimizes their benefits globally for the wide range of public and private sector operators.” Source: ICAO’s Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, announcing the second ICAO DRONE ENABLE event planned for September.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.19.18): Suction Relief Valve

A relief valve in an instrument vacuum system required to maintain the correct low pressure inside the instrument case for the proper operation of the gyros.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.19.18)

Hyner View

Hyner View, located in scenic central Pennsylvania, has been home to foot-launched flying for both hang gliders and paragliders since 1975. Launch is located on D.C.N.R land known as Hyner View State Park.

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