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November 08, 2019

Airborne 11.08.19: Epic Certified, Starliner Abort Test, DeLand Showcase

Also: Drone Operating Standards, New UK Regs, EAA Wright Brothers Banquet, Air Methods Troubles

The FAA has granted type certification to Epic Aircraft for its E1000 all carbon fiber aircraft design, concluding a rigorous seven-year program that the company says will establish a new industry standard for performance, price and ramp appeal in the personal aircraft marketplace. Epic has over 80 confirmed E1000 reservations from around the US, as well as Canada, Mexico, Central/South America, Europe, Russia, South Africa and Australia. One of the three parachutes designed to return the Starliner space capsule to Earth failed to deploy during Monday's pad abort test, but NASA officials said the system was designed to work with just two. The test was designed to verify each of Starli

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Safran And AECC Strengthen Industrial Cooperation On WZ16 Engine

Engine Is Installed In The AVIC AC352 Helicopter

Safran and Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) have signed a memorandum of agreement to strengthen their industrial cooperation on the WZ16 French-Chinese helicopter engine. This agreement was signed in Beijing by Alexandre Ziegler, Safran Senior Executive Vice President, International and Public Affairs, and AECC Chairman Cao Jianguo, during French President Emmanuel Macron's State Visit to China.

Deadline To Apply For WAI Scholarships Is Here

November 12 Is The Cut-Off Date For Over $630,000 In Awards

Thousands of dollars in scholarships will be awarded at WAI’s 31st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, and the time to apply is now. To qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must be a current WAI member and submit the application by November 12, 2019.

Thales To Supply Flight Controls For Gulfstream G700

Marks The Fifth Gulfstream Business Jet Airframe Which Thales Will Support

Thales announces that it will supply flight control computers for the new Gulfstream G700 aircraft. This selection by Gulfstream acknowledges the superior performance of Thales-designed Flight Control Computers and continues the relationship between the two companies which goes back to the launch of the G650 in 2008.

FAA To Test LZControl’s Crowdsourcing System

Designed To Develop Enhanced Airport Master Record Database Information For Low-Altitude Infrastructure

LZControl has signed a research agreement with the FAA to conduct testing for the purposes of improving the U.S. airport master record (5010) database. FAA and industry safety groups, including the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), have identified a need to improve and enhance low-altitude infrastructure. Accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive information on heliports, airports, and predesignated medical emergency scene sites has been identified as a critical component to the success of these efforts.

FlyersRights.org Publishes Scathing Report On 737 MAX

Requests Prompt Release Of Boeing Ungrounding Fix Details

FlyersRights.org, a representative of passengers to the FAA on air safety, has released a detailed White Paper on how the 737 MAX was unwisely certified as safe and has made recommendations on what needs to be done going forward.

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Wayne Baker Joins DJI To Expand Drone Use In Public Safety

Retired Fire Chief Will Help Police, Fire And Rescue Agencies Develop Drone Programs

DJI has hired retired fire chief Wayne Baker as its new Director of Public Safety Integration, enhancing the company’s support for the police, fire and rescue personnel across America who rely on DJI products to protect the public.

Avflight Partners With Allegiant At Traverse City

To Provide All Ground Handling For New Nonstop Allegiant Flights From Traverse City To Multiple Florida Destinations And Phoenix

Avflight Traverse City will provide ground handling for new Allegiant routes from Capital City Airport (KTVC) in northern Michigan to St. PeteClearwater /Tampa; Orlando-Sanford; and Punta Gorda / Fort Myers, Florida, with a Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona route commencing November 13, 2019.

United Rotorcraft Selects Becker Mission ADS-B Transponder For Firehawk

Will Also Install The Company's Digital Audio ICS

United Rotorcraft a division of Air Methods, selected Becker Avionics’ ADS-B transponder, the BXT6500 and digital audio ICS, the DVCS6100 for a Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk completion currently underway for a public safety operator.

Spaceflight Announces Third Rideshare Mission With Rocket Lab

Will Launch ALE’s Space-Related Entertainment Satellite

Satellite rideshare and mission management provider Spaceflight has arranged for Tokyo-based ALE to launch its entertainment and science satellite on Rocket Lab’s next Electron launch. The mission, called “Running Out of Fingers” by Rocket Lab to signify its tenth mission, represents Spaceflight’s third launch with Rocket Lab this year. It follows the launch of seven spacecraft on its inaugural “Make it Rain” mission in June and three on the “Look Ma No Hands” mission in August.

Royal Thai Navy To Acquire Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Aircraft

Will Be Deployed In 2020 To The Pakphanang District

Following an extensive competitive tender process, Schiebel was awarded its first contract with the RTN, which was signed by Schiebel’s CEO Hannes Hecher and Admiral Prachachart Sirisawat, Director General Naval Acquisition Management office of the Royal Thai Navy, and authorized by Commander In Chief of Royal Thai Navy Headquarters in Bangkok.

EL AL Israel Airlines Goes Full Fleet With Viasat High-Speed Internet

Airline Plans To Outfit All Widebody And Narrowbody Aircraft With Viasat's Latest In-Flight Connectivity Systems

EL AL Israel Airlines and Viasat have announced they expanded their successful relationship, adding the Boeing 777 widebody fleet to the mix of EL AL aircraft with Viasat's equipment for high-speed in-flight connectivity (IFC). In addition to the Boeing 777 fleet, Viasat equipment currently powers the connectivity experience across EL AL's Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 737-900 and part of Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

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Airborne 11.06.19: Pilot Jobs!, Eviation, Voyager 2-WAY Out There

Also: Tuskegee Hero Honored, Avfuel Scholarships, EAA Scholarship Program, Safer Skies?

Polish off those resumes, folks.... Another airline has big plans to hire more pilots. And we expect a lot more news like this as time goes on. Air Canada will need to hire some 350 pilots next year as the Boeing 737 MAX returns to service. Currently, the airplane has been taken off the Air Canada schedule through Valentine's Day, 2020. But when the carrier takes delivery of all the MAX aircraft it has on order, it will represent 24 percent of its narrow-body fleet. Electric air mobility pioneer Eviation Aircraft use

New Protocols For Diabetics Seeking ATP And Commercial Medical Certifications

Advances In Treatment Opens The Door For Individuals With ITDM To Become Airline Pilots

The FAA has published in the Federal Register a notice on a Diabetes Protocol for Applicants Seeking to Exercise Air Transport, Commercial, or Private Pilot Privileges. The innovative new protocol makes it possible for airline transport or commercial pilots with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to potentially receive a special-issuance medical certification.

Lockheed Martin Appoints Leader Of Future Vertical Lift Campaign

Will Oversee All Strategic And Operational Aspects Of The Program

Lockheed Martin has appointed Andrew (Andy) Adams to oversee all strategic and operational aspects of its efforts to support Future Vertical Lift (FVL), which will shape the United States military’s helicopter fleet of the future. This appointment emphasizes that Lockheed Martin is bringing the full strength of its portfolio to FVL and demonstrates that the corporation is prepared to support accelerated fielding of these capabilities.

Drones Reveal Secrets Of Ancient Florida Village

Pivotal Role In Pre-Columbian Geopolitics

Using drone technology, a team of UF researchers has uncovered how an ancient Florida village played a pivotal role in pre-Columbian geopolitics.

Innovative, Cutting-Edge Products Sought For AirVenture 2020

Complimentary Innovation Showcase Exhibit Spaces Returns For 20 Exhibitors

EAA is once again offering a limited number of complimentary exhibit locations for cutting-edge companies that seek to bring their new products to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. The 68th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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Eviation Appoints A New Chairman

Roei Ganzarski Also Serves As Chairman Of The Clermont Group And magniX

Following the acquisition of Eviation in August by the Clermont Group, an international business group based in Singapore, Eviation Aircraft has announced the appointment of Roei Ganzarski as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Ganzarski is the Chairman of Clermont Aerospace, the aviation division of the Clermont Group, and a veteran of the traditional and electric aerospace sectors.

Klyde Morris 11.08.19

Klyde Is Not Interested In Cluttering The Issue With A Lot Of Facts ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Garmin Expands Approval For The GFC 500 Autopilot

Adds Additional Piper Aircraft To The AML

The FAA has approved Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot in additional models of the Piper PA-28 and select models of the Piper PA-32. Intended for piston single-engine aircraft, the GFC 500 delivers superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance needs when compared to older generation autopilot systems.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.08.19)

“EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the ideal venue to showcase innovative discoveries to more than 640,000 aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and industry professionals. Companies who have participated in past years say Oshkosh is the best place to gain market validation for concepts that are either about to launch or are being considered for release." Source: Dave Chaimson, EAA’s vice president of business development and membership.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.08.19): Movable Slat

A movable auxiliary airfoil on the leading edge of a wing. It is closed in normal flight but extends at high angles of attack.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.08.19)

1-26 Association

The Association is formed for the purpose of stimulating interest in, and promoting the sport of soaring in the Schweizer 1-26 sailplane.

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