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September 19, 2018

Airborne 09.19.18: SpaceX Moonshot, 747 'Art Car', Nat'l Aerobatic Championships

Also: FAA Reauthorization Stalled, First 777X, Unlicensed Pilot Arrested, Soundproofing PC-12

A Japanese entrepreneur and billionaire is the first passenger named for SpaceX's trip around the moon, which the company plans for 2023. Yusaku Maezawa has been named as the first private passenger to fly around the moon. No human has been that close to the moon since 1972. Maezawa, whose net worth has been estimated at $2.9 billion, appeared on stage with SpaceX founder Elon Musk for an event held at the company's headquarters. "Finally I can tell you that I choose to go to the moon," he said. The Bureau

Airborne 09.19.18: SpaceX Moonshot, 747 'Art Car', Nat'l Aerobatic Championships

Also: FAA Reauthorization Stalled, First 777X, Unlicensed Pilot Arrested, Soundproofing PC-12

A Japanese entrepreneur and billionaire is the first passenger named for SpaceX's trip around the moon, which the company plans for 2023. Yusaku Maezawa has been named as the first private passenger to fly around the moon. No human has been that close to the moon since 1972. Maezawa, whose net worth has been estimated at $2.9 billion, appeared on stage with SpaceX founder Elon Musk for an event held at the company's headquarters. "Finally I can tell you that I choose to go to the moon," he said. The Bureau of Land Management wants the owners of an "art car" from Burning Man that is made from the front half of a Boeing 747 fuselage removed from government land. It has

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NARA Rebrands As International Aircraft Dealers Association

Reflects Global Scope Of The Organization

International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is the new rebranded name for the former National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA). The organization's board of directors changed the name to reflect the international presence and global importance that members of the largest and most influential organization for aircraft dealers already display.

NASA Names Holly Ridings New Chief Flight Director

First Woman To Lead The Group Directing Human Spaceflight Missions

NASA has named Holly Ridings its new chief flight director, making her the first woman to lead the elite group that directs human spaceflight missions from the Mission Control Center at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Pilatus Hands Over First PC-24 To Jetfly

One Of Four Of The Jets On Order From The Fractional Operator

Jetfly, a fractional ownership operator, took delivery of its first Super Versatile Jet during a handover ceremony on Monday. The PC-24 with serial number 111 is the first of four Super Versatile Jets destined for future operation at Jetfly.

Boeing Gives $3 Million To The Bush Institute's Global Leadership Impact Center

Investment To Support Multiple Women's Empowerment And Global Leadership Programs

Boeing has awarded a $3 million grant to the George W. Bush Institute's Global Leadership Impact Center. The grant, part of a previously announced $10 million donation to the Institute, will support women's empowerment and global leadership programs aimed at promoting education, healthcare and economic opportunity for women around the world.

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Boeing To Update P-8A Poseidon Training System

The Four-Year, $194 Million Agreement Supports The U.S. Navy And The Royal Australian Air Force

Boeing has won a contract award from the U.S. Navy to update the courseware and software for the Navy's P-8A Poseidon training system. Under the four-year, $194 million agreement, Boeing will upgrade devices at three locations for the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force to reflect the latest configuration of the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

AeroMobil To Exhibit Flying Car First Time In China

Partnering With Orient International Holding For The Display At Import Expo In Shanghai

AeroMobil and its first Flying Car, the electric hybrid 4.0 STOL (short-take off and landing), will make its debut in China November 5-10, 2018 at the China International Import Expo (CIIE).

Syria Accidentally Downs Russian Military Plane

Government Says It Was Defending Against Israeli Airstrikes

A Russian military aircraft with 15 people on board has apparently been accidentally shot down by Syrian anti-aircraft fire, according to media reports.

Airbus And Orbital Insight Partner On The OneAtlas Platform

Will Build Geospatial Analytics System

Airbus Defense and Space has entered into a partnership with Orbital Insight, a U.S.-based geospatial analytics company, to build a suite of geospatial analytics services and tools. The agreement will provide Orbital Insight with access to Pleiades and SPOT satellite imagery at scale and provide Airbus with analytics services, making Orbital Insight the first analytics partner for the Airbus Digital Platform, "OneAtlas."

Government Says 747 'Art Car' Needs To Be Moved

Was Part Of The Burning Man Event In Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management wants the owners of an "art car" from Burning Man that is made from the front half of a Boeing 747 fuselage removed from government land. It has been parked on the Black Rock Desert since the event ended two weeks ago.

Daher Introduces The TBM 900 Very Fast Turboprop Aircraft Series To India

Will Be Delivered September 20th In New Delhi

Daher has announced the first presentation of its Daher TBM 900-series in India, introducing the very fast turboprop aircraft to the sub-continent’s business aviation community. The presentation will take place on September 20th at New Delhi business aviation Signature’s terminal at Indira Gandhi International Airport in cooperation with SRK Aviacom Pvt. Ltd, which is the Indian Area Sales Representative for TBM aircraft. Based at New Delhi’s Airport, Aviacom is a leading sales organization for aircraft and helicopters in the country, as well as a provider of professional flight simulators.

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Aero-TV: Light, Adaptable, Innovative - Clarity Aloft Intro’s the Flex!

Clarity Aloft Introduces The TSO Certified Flex Headset

The newest addition to the Clarity Aloft headset range is a big departure from previous designs and ushers in a new standard for in-ear headsets.

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Airborne 09.17.18: Round The World Spitfire, Reno MidAir, Loon Program

Also: NATA Leadership, Navy Presents DFC, Wright Brothers Memorial, Orion Parachute Tests

We rarely get jealous of our fellow aviators but a recent announcement has definitely inspired us to be green with envy. Seriously... just say the name, SPITFIRE, and you have nearly any pilot’s immediate attention as they consider the iconic airplane that so many have admired and so few have actually flown. And as exciting as the aircraft and its warrior history may be, there is one thing that this infamous aircraft has never done... fly around the world. BUT... two adventurous aviators seem intent on

Aero-TV: Light, Adaptable, Innovative - Clarity Aloft Intro’s the Flex!

Clarity Aloft Introduces The TSO Certified Flex Headset

The newest addition to the Clarity Aloft headset range is a big departure from previous designs and ushers in a new standard for in-ear headsets. Not only is it the lightest model yet from Clarity Aloft, it is also the most customizable. Pilots using the Flex can set the microphone boom on the right or left, adjust the boom length and headband circumference, and collapse it flat for storage. No other headset will disappear so completely onto your head or into your flight bag.

SpaceX Identifies Moon Passenger

Japanese Billionaire Will Ride Aboard The Company's BFR To The Moon And Back

A Japanese entrepreneur and billionaire is the first passenger named for SpaceX's trip around the moon, which the company plans for 2023.

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Christian Scherer Appointed Airbus Chief Commercial Officer

Starting New Duties Immediately

Airbus SE has appointed Christian Scherer, 56, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), replacing Eric Schulz, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons. Christian Scherer will start his new assignment immediately. He will report to Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders.

MOSAIC Movement Holds Hopeful Signs For Homebuilts, LSA

D.C. Meeting Builds On AirVenture Progress

Using momentum gained from an in-depth meeting with FAA officials during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates (MOSIAC) rulemaking initiative has made substantial progress in the past six weeks.

Airline Industry Leaders Gather For 2018 Commercial Aviation Industry Summit

'The Accessible Age Of Air Travel' Event Celebrated Anniversary Of The Airline Deregulation Act

Airlines for America (A4A) hosted its sixth annual Commercial Aviation Industry Summit on Sept. 12, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The event celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Airline Deregulation Act, signed by President Carter on Oct. 24, 1978, and highlighted how that monumental legislation opened the doors to innovation, competition and consumer benefits for every American consumer who wants to fly.

Jack Roush To Be Inducted Into EAA Warbirds Of America Hall Of Fame

Renowned NASCAR Team Owner Also Passionate Warbird Owner, Restorer

Jack Roush, the champion NASCAR race team owner who has become known as the “Cat in the Hat” on the racing circuit, will have his aviation passion recognized on November 8 when he is inducted into the EAA Warbirds of America Hall of Fame as part of EAA’s annual induction of notable people from throughout the sport aviation community.

Gas-Sensing Drones Draw NSF Backing

Rice University Engineers Develop Flying Sensors That Coordinate To Warn Communities Of Pollutants

Rice University researchers, in a collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine and Houston nonprofit Technology For All (TFA), are developing a fleet of autonomous aerial drones that coordinate with each other to detect, track and model the environment and let neighborhoods know of airborne perils that can be especially hazardous following extreme weather events.

Drones Will Assist In Florence Recovery Efforts

Drone Teams Being Recruited To Help With Damage Assessments

Drones will be instrumental in helping assess the damage caused by hurricane Florence, which struck the North Carolina coast over the weekend and is continuing to cause widespread flooding across a broad area of the country.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.19.18)

“At AirVenture we had a wonderful opportunity to drive home the realities of what we’re asking for with the senior executives at the FAA, and to inspire them to support MOSIAC.” Source: Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.19.18): Radar

A system that uses electromagnetic waves to identify the range, altitude, direction, or speed of both moving and fixed objects such as aircraft, weather formations, and terrain.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.19.18)

The International Coalition for Sustainable Aviation (ICSA)

The International Coalition for Sustainable Aviation (ICSA) works to reduce pollution from air travel.

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