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December 18, 2024

Airborne 12.18.24: Starbase City?, Fielden Offers Flybox, Cirrus Blunders

 Also: Drone Sightings, 2025 FSA FlightSimExpo, ATC Shortage?, Non-US Repair Shop Drug Tests

 

 

SpaceX is well-known for its ambition to establish a city on Mars. Before it can get there, however, company CEO Elon Musk wants to put the SpaceX name on part of Texas by making its Starbase launch site an official municipality. SpaceX submitted a formal petition to incorporate Starbase as a Type-C Municipality on December 13. The decision is now left up to elected officials of Cameron County, Texas and voters living in the outlined area. Fielden Aero LLC recently announced its designation as the exclusive North American distributor for Flybox Avionics. The technology will deliver improved availability and support for the American experimenta

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More Cirrus Blunders: FAA Adopts New AD For SR20/SR22 Fleet

Inspection Requirement Prompted By an Upper Power Lever Failure

The FAA recently issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) addressing a critical safety issue in Cirrus Design Corporation's SR20, SR22, and SR22T models. This inspection requirement follows an aborted takeoff in a Cirrus SR20 after the upper power lever failed. It will become effective on December 23, 2024.

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Texas Congressman Concerned Over ATC Shortage

Lloyd Doggett Calls FAA ‘Negligent’ in Handling Controller Workforce

US Representative Lloyd Doggett, from Austin, Texas, recently expressed concern regarding how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been addressing the pressing air traffic controller shortage. His statement follows current FAA head Mike Whitaker’s decision to step down after Trump’s inauguration.  

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Revised AD For Certain Robinson Helicopters

Replacing Clutch Actuator Bracket Rivets In Some R44 And R44 II S/Ns

The FAA has published an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Robinson R44 and R44 II helicopters with certain serial numbers (S/Ns), for rivets attaching the belt tension clutch actuator brackets to the fan scroll housing. Reports of failures of these rivets and subsequent failure of the clutch actuator prompted this update to an existing AD.

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Government Speaks Out on Mysterious Drone Sightings

New Jersey Residents Report Seeing Large, Low-Flying Objects Overhead

Government officials are finally beginning to speak out on the hundreds of mysterious drone sightings from New Jersey residents. For the most part, what they’re saying is that they have no idea. The FBI has received upwards of 5,000 tips, though less than 100 have been deemed worthy of further investigation.

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Teens Building Airplane In NJ Aviation Club

Providing Inspiration In STEM With Mentoring For High Schoolers

Teenagers in central New Jersey area are building an airplane under the watchful eyes of mentors at the Flying W Airport (N14) in Medford. They are part of Teen Aviation of New Jersey, a youth organization whose mission is to bring joy and opportunities to young people as well as inspire and encourage them to gain greater knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and aviation-related fields.

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Avflight Expands Into Utah With Latest Acquisition

Ogden Becomes First In State, 27th Facility Worldwide

Avflight Corp. announced its acquisition of Kemp Jet Services at Ogden Regional Airport (KOGD), expanding its footprint to become the first Avflight FBO in Utah and the 27th globally. The transaction became effective on December 9, 2024. The OGD facility is located centrally in the U.S. and will serve as a gateway to Utah’s scenic destinations and also larger cities in the region such as Salt Lake City, Cheyenne, and the Denver area.

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Embraer and Brazilian Air Force Expand C-390 ISR Capabilities

Agreement Works to Enhance Aircraft for Patrol and Surveillance Missions

Embraer signed a deal with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) on December 3 to perform research intended to expand the C-390 Millennium’s capabilities. These studies hope to evolve the aircraft for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, focusing deeply on Maritime Patrol. The Embraer C-390 was first introduced and took flight in 2015.

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Airborne-NextGen 12.10.24: EL2 Goldfinch Demo, Joby Flt School, Drone Mystery

Also: NASA Delays Moon Return-Again, Bell Validates Folding Rotor, 50 Eve eVTOLs, Collier Trophy Noms

Never one to miss a self-aggrandizing media opportunity, outgoing NASA Administrator Bill Nelson flew aboard Electra’s hybrid-electric EL2 Goldfinch Ultra Short prototype aircraft, experiencing the aircraft’s extensive STOL capabilities. The flight reportedly marks the first ever by a US government agency head on a next-generation AAM aircraft. Joby Aviation announced it has been approved for an FAA Part 141 certificate for its flight training academy as well as its acceptance into the FAA Part 5 Voluntary Safety Management System (SMS

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Kazakhstan Takes Delivery Of First Airbus A400M

To Be Foundation Of Country’s Airlift Capabilities

Airbus Defense and Space has delivered the first Airbus A400M to the Republic of Kazakhstan to form the cornerstone of its tactical and strategic airlift operations. It is the first of two ordered by the west-central Asian country, and was handed over to the Kazakh Air Defense Forces in a ceremony in Almaty, South Kazakhstan, after being ferried from the planemaker’s A400M Final Assembly Line in Seville, southern Spain, a few days earlier.

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Airborne-NextGen 12.10.24: EL2 Goldfinch Demo, Joby Flt School, Drone Mystery

Also: NASA Delays Moon Return-Again, Bell Validates Folding Rotor, 50 Eve eVTOLs, Collier Trophy Noms

Never one to miss a self-aggrandizing media opportunity, outgoing NASA Administrator Bill Nelson flew aboard Electra’s hybrid-electric EL2 Goldfinch Ultra Short prototype aircraft, experiencing the aircraft’s extensive STOL capabilities. The flight reportedly marks the first ever by a US government agency head on a next-generation AAM aircraft. Joby Aviation announced it has been approved for an FAA Part 141 certificate for its flight training academy as well as its acceptance into the FAA Part 5 Voluntary Safety Management System (SMS). The

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NTSB Prelim: Mooney M20J

Pilot Reported Moderate To Heavy Turbulence At His Reported Altitude Of 5,000 Ft

On November 24, 2024, at about 1809 eastern standard time, a Mooney M20J, N58156, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Windham, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation Part 91 personal flight. The airplane departed from Harford County Airport (0W3), Churchville, Maryland around 1640 and was destined for Albany International Airport (ALB), Albany, New York. Sunset at ALB had occurred at 1625 and the end of civil twilight was at 1656.

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Classic Aero-TV: Pat Harwell -- Balloon Pilot Extraordinaire

From 2010 (YouTube Edition): As Amazing As The ABQ Balloon Fiesta Is... The Pilots Are Even More So!

In a few recent Aero-TV programs, we've had the great good fortune to relate some of the amazing sights, sounds and sensations we encountered at the 2010 ABQ Balloon Fiesta... and the word 'amazing' barely does this event justice. Really... it's THAT great an event. But... one particular element stands out as the key ingredient in what makes ABQ a world-renowned event... the people... especially the balloon pilots that flock to this annual gathering of all things that float, fly and levitate amongst the backdrop of New Mexico's stunning Sandia Peak

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.18.24)

Aero Linx: Japan Business Aviation Association (JBAA) The Japan Business Aircraft Association (JBAA) was established in May 1996 as an incorporated nonprofit  organization (in April 2001 it was renamed the Japan Business Aviation Association). Up until the present, we have  contributed to the development and expansion of Japanese business aviation with our members’ cooperation. It is essential to have more knowledge and informational exchange between our members for the further development of Japanese business aviation. We sincerely hope that you will understand the aviation policy and present situation in Japan as well as the process for achieving the smooth operations of b

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.18.24): Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times per second. It is designed to function without human action after an accident. 

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.18.24)

“The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because cracking in the upper power lever leads to failure of the upper power lever, which could result in loss of engine thrust control and reduced control of the airplane...” Source: Part of a recent AD issued by Uncle Sam following another Cirrus blunder, after which the agency performed several additional inspections that revealed cracks in the upper power levers of 26 more aircraft. For safety purposes, the FAA skipped over the comment period typically left open before enforcing the directive.

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