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June 11, 2018

Airborne 06.11.18: GippsAero GA 10, Bob Hoover Foundation, Methane On Mars

Also: New Enstrom Heli Boss, Lycoming College Donation, Republic Airways Selects Diamond, CubCrafters Changes

A GippsAero GA 10 turboprop airplane went down June 4 during flight testing at the Mojave Air and Space Port, resulting in the likely destruction of the airplane. The accident occurred around 1100 local time on June 4. The airplane was being flight tested at the National Test Pilot School, which was performing flight analysis for GippsAero, according to NTPS spokesman Dr. Alan Peterson. He said that no NTPS students, faculty or aircraft were involved in the accident. GippsAero sp

Airborne 06.11.18: GippsAero GA 10, Bob Hoover Foundation, Methane On Mars

Also: New Enstrom Heli Boss, Lycoming College Donation, Republic Airways Selects Diamond, CubCrafters Changes

A GippsAero GA 10 turboprop airplane went down June 4 during flight testing at the Mojave Air and Space Port, resulting in the likely destruction of the airplane. The accident occurred around 1100 local time on June 4. The airplane was being flight tested at the National Test Pilot School, which was performing flight analysis for GippsAero, according to NTPS spokesman Dr. Alan Peterson. He said that no NTPS students, faculty or aircraft were involved in the accident. GippsAero spokesman Earle Boyter confirmed the accident, saying that "all safety systems worked as planned and both pilots will be fine." He said that the company is cooperating with the FAA in its

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ACR Acquires Flight Data Systems

Expands The Company's Growing Portfolio Of Aviation Brands

ACR Electronics has confirmed that Drew Marine UK Holdings has acquired Flight Data Systems, a provider of flight data recorders, ground support equipment, and electronics manufacturing for the global aviation industry. Flight Data Systems will report into ACR Electronics, Inc., a Drew Marine operating unit.

Embraer Names New Executives For Commercial Aviation Business Unit

Ron Baur And Hussein Dabbas Assumed New Roles June 4

Embraer has appointed Ron Baur as Senior Vice President Strategy and Hussein Dabbas as General Manager Special Projects for Middle East & Africa. Both executives will join the Commercial Aviation business unit to strengthen Embraer’s global marketing & sales team and will report to Arjan Meijer, Chief Commercial Officer, effective June 4.

Airbus BelugaXL Passes Ground Vibration Test

Transport Aircraft One Step Closer To First Flight This Summer

The first BelugaXL has passed the Ground Vibration Test (GVT), a requirement for certification of the aircraft that paves the way towards its maiden flight in summer 2018.

Draken International Wins $280 Million USAF Nellis ADAIR II Contract

Will Provide Adversary Air Services At Nellis Air Force Base In Nevada Through December 2023

Draken International has been awarded the $280 million Adversary Air (ADAIR) II contract to provide adversary air services at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada through December 2023. Adversary air, or “Red Air”, is training that simulates real-world threat scenarios. As the sole provider of adversary support for the USAF, Draken’s team of highly qualified pilots fly the company’s advanced fighter aircraft to simulate non-western tactics against USAF assets.

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Astronautics’ Upgraded EFB System For Dreamliners Delivered To Boeing

Performance Enhancements And Latest Operating System Increase Speed, Storage, And Long-Term Support

Astronautics Corporation of America has begun shipping its upgraded electronic flight bag (EFB) system to Boeing for all future production 787 Dreamliner airplanes.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited Awards Contract To Firefly Aerospace

Signs Launch Services Agreement For Six Launches From 2020 To 2022

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. (Firefly), a developer of orbital launch vehicles for the small to medium satellite market, has executed a Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) for use of the Firefly Alpha launch vehicle.

NAA Career Fair Demonstrates Need For Aviation Maintenance Technicians

Event Held Last Month At The National Aviation Academy Tampa Bay, FL Campus

Increased demand for skilled workers continues to drive the need for training programs at schools such as National Aviation Academy (NAA). Quality training is essential to develop the skills and hands-on abilities required for careers in aviation maintenance.

EA-18G Growler To Make First Appearance in Finland

Will Be Showcased At The Finnish Air Force 100Th Anniversary Air Show

The U.S. Navy and Boeing will exhibit the EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack aircraft for the first time in Finland. The jets will be on static and flying display during the Finnish Air Force 100th anniversary air show, June 16-17 at Tikkakoski Airport in Jyväskylä.

Harris Corporation Delivers Fifth GPS III Satellite Navigation Payload

Boosts Satellite’s Power, Accuracy, Flexibility And Lifespan

Harris Corporation has provided Lockheed Martin with its fifth of ten advanced navigation payloads contracted for the U.S. Air Force GPS III satellite program.

Airbus-Built Aeolus Wind Sensor Satellite Ready For Shipment

First Ever Satellite Able To Perform Global Wind Component Profile Observation

Aeolus, the European Space Agency’s wind sensing satellite, is now ready for its upcoming launch. It will be shipped across the Atlantic on the Airbus vessel “Ciudad de Cádiz" to Kourou, French Guiana, where a Vega launcher will send it to orbit on 21 August. The instrument is so sensitive that it could be damaged by a sudden loss of pressure. For this reason, air transportation has to be avoided and for the first time Airbus will transport one of its satellites on-board its own vessel.

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California Capital Airshow Announces Night Show And Concert

Show Will Celebrate Mather Airport’s 100th Birthday

The California Capital Airshow (CCA) has announced details for its planned Airshow After Dark, a nighttime extravaganza of flying, fireworks and music amid an aviation-themed festival atmosphere of family fun and entertainment. The evening, which begins at 5 pm on Friday, September 21, commemorates Mather Airport’s 100th birthday and is offered with the Weekend Ticket Bundle package, on sale starting June 14, that includes general admission tickets to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds-headlined airshows on September 22 and 23.

Jet Midwest Launches Corporate Aviation Product Line

Inventory Now Includes Nine Business Jets

Aviation parts supplier Jet Midwest has announce the launch of their Corporate Aviation product line with an inventory of (6) Gulfstream G-IV, (2) Falcon 900 and a Global 5000 Business Jet.

FAA Establishes Restrictions On Drone Operations Over DOJ And USCG Facilities

Changes Become Effective June 20th

At the request of federal security partners, the FAA has been using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)§ 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address concerns about drone operations over national security sensitive facilities by establishing temporary Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) specific flight restrictions.

Boeing HorizonX Ventures Invests in UAS Software Startup Kittyhawk

Integrated Technology Platform Will Support A Safe, Reliable Next-Generation Air Traffic Management System

Boeing has made an investment in Kittyhawk, a San Francisco, CA-based company offering a unified approach to the safe operation of commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Kittyhawk's technology will support development of a UAS Traffic Management System (UTM) that enables piloted and autonomous air vehicles to safely coexist.

Airbus Collaborates With Wilhelmsen On UAS For Maritime Deliveries

Skyways’ Shore-To-Ship Pilot Trial To Commence In Third Quarter Of 2018

Airbus and Wilhelmsen Ships Service have entered into a strategic collaboration to drive the development of an end-to-end service for safe deliveries of parcels with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), in the maritime industry. The announcement was made at the biennial Posidonia maritime exhibition taking place in Athens, Greece, with the MoU signed by Airbus’ and Wilhelmsen’s representatives.

NASA Selects Three Informal Learning Institutions To Inspire Next Generation

Will Award Approximately $2 Million For Projects From The Organizations

NASA's Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) has selected three informal education organizations to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning to inspire the next generation of explorers.

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Bearhawk Aircraft Announces The Formation Of Bearhawk Canada

Will Be Based In Saskatchewan On A 2,500-Foot Grass Strip

Bearhawk Aircraft announced today the formation of Bearhawk Canada to further expand its operations in the vast regions of North America. An agreement has been made with Mike Silvernagle in Saskatchewan to represent Bearhawk Aircraft in Canada for sales, service, parts and support of the three models of Bearhawk aircraft kits.

Klyde Morris (06.11.18)

Now, Klyde's Picking On Someone Other Than SpaceX!

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne-Unmanned 06.05.18: Drones On Time, Volcano Rescue, UAVs Save Whales

Also: GAO/UAS Safety Risks, Drones Assist KDOT, Team SkyGuardian Canada, Aero-TV: IXI Dronekiller

The world of unmanned technology is showing its effect on all manner of life experiences... including the cover of Time Magazine. Intel Shooting Star drones helped create their first magazine cover as part of the recent TIME drone special issue. The issue is the first TIME cover photo shot by a drone and featured an Intel drone light show. In early May, Intel’s drone team worked with TIME magazine to replicate a massive TIME masthead and red border in the Folsom, California, sky with nearly 1,000 Inte

Demonstrator Aircraft With New Fuel-Saving Wing Unveiled

Shown For The First Time It The ILA Air Show In Berlin

The A340 ‘Flight Lab’ BLADE was recently showcased for the first time at the ILA Air Show in Berlin. It is the world’s first demonstrator aircraft equipped with a laminar wing. The innovative wing reduces drag and thus fuel consumption and lowers harmful emissions like CO2. The wing was developed within the SFWA (Smart Fixed Wing Aircraft) Platform , part of the EU’s Clean Sky program, aimed at making European aviation sustainable.

Airborne 06.08.18: Final Reauthorization Push, ISS Return, SpaceX Parafoils

Also: Frontier Pilots Caution, Airbus Is Hiring, Afghan Air Force, EAA & Balloon Federation Of America

GAMA and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) joined together to call on U.S. Senate leadership to consider a bill authorizing programs of the FAA as soon as possible. Congress has not enacted a multiyear authorization bill for the FAA since 2012, and that bill expired almost three years ago. Since September 2015, the agency has been working under a series of short-term extensions, including the current measure expiring on September 30, 2018. Three members of the International Space Station E

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.11.18): Mode C Intruder Alert

Mode C Intruder Alert A function of certain air traffic control automated systems designed to alert radar controllers to existing or pending situations between a tracked target (known IFR or VFR aircraft) and an untracked target (unknown IFR or VFR aircraft) that requires immediate attention/action.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.11.18)

Aero Linx: International Wheelchair Aviators Although IWA began in 1972 as just a monthly "fly to lunch" group of four paraplegic aviators from the Southern California area. The Southern California Wheelchair Aviators (SCWA) was started by Bill Blackwood, Ed Hays, Dan Rodewald, and Neil Adler. Over the years it has developed into a worldwide group of disabled and able bodied (A/B) pilots interested in aviation and flying.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.11.18)

“This year, the California Capital Airshow lineup leaves nothing on the table. Whether you’re a thrill seeker, a history buff, a young person interested in STEM or an aviation enthusiast, this family-friendly festival offers endless entertainment, attractions, music, food and so much more. And we’re so excited to be able to offer the Weekend Ticket Bundle for folks who just can’t get enough airshow!” Source: Darcy Brewer, executive director, of the California Capital Airshow (CCA) which just announced details for its planned Airshow After Dark, a nighttime extravaganza of flying, fireworks and music amid an aviation-themed festival atmosphere of family fun and entertainment. The evening, which b

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