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December 14, 2018

Airborne 12.14.18: Virgin Galactic in Space, Diamond Sale, Tesla Electric Airplane?

Also: HondaJet Elite Japan TC, Malaysian Airlines 1st Female Pilots, Twin Otter MOTW Upgrade, CA Fatigue Regs

A long-anticipated dream was realized in Mojave, CA, as Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity landed from her maiden spaceflight. Not only is this the first human spaceflight to be launched from American soil since the final Space Shuttle mission in 2011, but the very first time that a crewed vehicle built for commercial, passenger service, has reached space. The historic achievement has been recognized by the FAA who will present pilots Mark “Forger” Stucky and Frederick “CJ” Sturckow with FAA Commercial Astronaut Wings at a ceremony in Washington DC. CJ, as a four-time Space Shuttle pilot, will become the only person to have been

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Electric Helicopter Sets Guinness World Record

Records The Furthest Distance Traveled By Such An Aircraft at 30 Nautical Miles

Tier 1 Engineering has set a Guinness World Record for the farthest distance traveled by an electric helicopter. The battery-powered manned helicopter achieved a record 30 nautical mile flight to 800 feet altitude with an average speed of 80 knots on Friday, December 7th.

Gone West: William 'Bill' R. Cutter

Established Cutter Aviation At Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

William "Bill" R. Cutter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. This is a profound loss for all that knew and loved Bill as the patriarch of his family and the aviation community.

Boeing Delivers First 787-9 Dreamliner For Royal Air Maroc

Larger And Longer-Range Dreamliner To Help Airline Expand Service To Europe, United States, Latin America

Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Royal Air Maroc, introducing a second member of the super-efficient Dreamliner family to the airline's fleet. The new airplane offers more seats and more range, which will help Morocco's flag carrier grow its international business.

Air Force Proposes To Base F-35s At Tyndall

Supplemental Funds Needed To Build Advanced Fighter Base

Following the damage to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, caused by Hurricane Michael, the Air Force is recommending that Congress use supplemental funding for rebuilding the base to prepare to receive the F-35 Lightning II fighter at the north Florida installation.

TrueNoord Leases Four New ATR 72-600s To Wings Air Of Indonesia

These Are The First Factory New Aircraft To Be Purchased And Leased By Company

PT Wings Abadi, operating as Wings Air and a subsidiary of Lion Air Group, has taken delivery of its fourth new ATR 72-600 aircraft leased from TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor. This is the culmination of a deal that has already seen TrueNoord integrate three aircraft into the Wings Air fleet in August, October and November this year.

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GOL Announces Acceleration Of 737 MAX Fleet Renewal

Will Take Delivery Of 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Airplanes In The Second Half Of 2019

Brazilian airline GOL has announced an acceleration of its fleet renewal and modernization plan and the execution of operating lease agreements for 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with Avolon.

FAA Approves Ikhana Twin Otter MOTW Upgrade

Can Now Take 19 Passengers With 2 Crew And Fly 450-500 Nautical Miles

The FAA has awarded an STC to Ikhana Aircraft Services (Ikhana) for their RWMI DHC-6-300HG Standard Commuter Category Increased MTOW to 14,000 pounds.

L3, Seeing Machines Developing Eye Tracking For Major Airline’s FFS

First Device To Be Delivered In 2019

Seeing Machines Limited, an advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, has partnered with L3 Commercial Aviation, a provider of airline pilot training solutions, to deliver integrated eye tracking capabilities into their Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The first device with this functionality will be delivered to a major Australian airline in 2019.

Thirty-Four Graduate From U.S. Navy Test Pilot School

Students Came From Military Services In Multiple Countries

The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School held a graduation ceremony for Class 154 Dec. 7. Thirty-four students successfully completed the intense 11-month course of instruction and were designated as Engineering Developmental Test Pilots, Test Flight Officers and Test Engineers. Graduates included members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force, students from Australia, Israel, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, and engineers from NAWCAD.

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Make Sure Laser-Light Displays Aren't Aimed at the Sky

Civil Penalties Could Be Imposed Against Homeowners

With the holiday season upon us, the FAA wants to make sure your laser-light displays are aimed at your house and not into the sky.

Canadian Fatigue Regulations Drawing Mixed Reviews

Diamond Aircraft And SNCA Announce Purchase Agreement For 60 Aircraft

Deliveries Will Begin In February, 2019

The Saudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA), a CAE Authorized Training Center, has selected Diamond Aircraft twin DA42-VI and single DA40 NG for its training center. The agreement will comprise 60 airplanes over a five-year period. Delivery of the first 12 aircraft will start February 2019.

USMC, USN To Bring Equipment To Catalina Island For Airport Project

Runway Repair Represents An Innovative Partnership With Catalina Island Conservancy To Benefit The Nonprofit Organization And Troops

The U.S. Marines and Navy will bring approximately 500 tons of equipment and tools to Catalina Island the week of December 17 to prepare for the January arrival of over 100 Marines and Navy Seabees who will repair the aging main runway at the Catalina Island Conservancy’s Airport in the Sky.

Penney, Diachun Join EAA Board Of Directors

Each Individual Brings Unique, Extensive Aviation Background To EAA Board Leadership

Heather Penney and Ben Diachun, who each have extensive aviation experience and recreational aviation interests, have recently been added to the Experimental Aircraft Association board of directors. They were approved as Class III directors for EAA and will serve one-year renewable terms on the EAA board.

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Polish Air Force University Adds Robinson R44s To Fleet

First American Helicopters To Be Used For Military Training In Poland

Robinson Helicopter Company delivered two R44 Raven IIs to longtime Robinson dealer, PHU Polinar of Poland. On November 13th, PHU Polinar delivered the aircraft to the Polish Air Force University, marking the first acquisition of American helicopters to be used for military training in Poland.

Klyde Morris 12.14.18

Now Give 'Em A Stick Shift To Drive, Klyde

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Airborne 12.12.18: BBJ 777X!, Lunar Landing Checklist, R66 Cargo Hook

Also: Virgin Orbit Update, FAA-Super Bowl LIII, Gone West: WASP Alma Fornal, Skydiving Hall Of Fame

Could this be ANN’s next corporate aircraft? Boeing Business Jets is launching the BBJ 777X, a new Boeing Business Jet model that can fly more than halfway around the world without stopping, farther than any other business jet. Customers can choose between two models: the BBJ 777-8 and BBJ 777-9. The BBJ 777-8 offers the longest range of 11,645 nautical miles. The BBJ 777-9 provides a larger cabin, while still offering ultra-long range of 11,000 nautical miles. This model opens up almost unlimited i

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.14.18)

"This is the first time in 20 years that Canada has updated its fatigue rules, yet here the government is delaying implementation until 2022 for smaller operators." Source: Milt Isaacs, CEO of Air Canada Pilots Association.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.14.18): Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM)

The ability for a pilot to manage all resources effectively to ensure the outcome of the flight is successful.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.14.18)

International Skydiving Hall of Fame

Created in 2010, the International Skydiving Hall of Fame recognizes and honors those who, through leadership, innovation and/or accomplishments have defined, promoted, inspired and advanced skydiving at the highest and sustained levels such that they have made it possible for generations of skydivers to enjoy the sport.

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