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June 25, 2018

Airborne 06.25.18: Privatization War Continues, NEW Sling TSi, Air Tattoo

Also: Xodiac Rocket, Delta Private Jets, Jet East Aviation, NASA’s Janet Petro

If you thought the ATC Privatization was was over, you were mistaken. Six associations representing the general aviation industry have issued a statement strongly opposing the Trump Administration for including in its government reorganization proposal a failed idea to privatize the FAA's air traffic control services. “There is a large and diverse chorus of opposition to the idea of privatizing our air traffic control system, including congressional leaders from both political parties, more than 100 aviation organ

Airborne 06.25.18: Privatization War Continues, NEW Sling TSi, Air Tattoo

Also: Xodiac Rocket, Delta Private Jets, Jet East Aviation, NASA’s Janet Petro

If you thought the ATC Privatization was was over, you were mistaken. Six associations representing the general aviation industry have issued a statement strongly opposing the Trump Administration for including in its government reorganization proposal a failed idea to privatize the FAA's air traffic control services. “There is a large and diverse chorus of opposition to the idea of privatizing our air traffic control system, including congressional leaders from both political parties, more than 100 aviation organizations, over 100 business leaders, 100 U.S. mayors, consumer and agricultural groups, conservative think tanks, and the majority of Americans. Additionally, this concept has bee

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H55 Recognized As Technology Pioneer By World Economic Forum

Develops Certifiable Electric Propulsion And Battery Management Solutions For The Aviation Industry

H55, a technological legacy from Solar Impulse producing propulsion systems for existing airplane designs and new aviation solutions such as flying taxis, drones and VTOLS has been selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum’s “Technology Pioneers".

ESA Council Decides On The Completion Of Ariane 6

Endorses Start Of Transition From Ariane 5 To Ariane 6

The ESA Council recently met in Paris to discuss the path towards the future exploitation of Ariane 6. In view of the progress made in the Ariane 6 program, Participating States have decided on the completion of the development up to full operational capability and agreed to fund industrial incentives associated with the development of Ariane 6 and P120C solid rocket motor.

North Carolina Plans Drone Summit

FAA, NASA And Industry Speakers Are On The Agenda

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is planning a Drone Summit and Flight Expo for August 5-7.

DARPA Funds LiquidPiston's 30kW X4 Rotary Diesel Engine Prototype

Smaller And More Powerful Engine Promises Multiple Improvements

DARPA has awarded an additional $2.5 million to internal combustion engine developer LiquidPiston to continue work on its 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype, bringing DARPA’s total funding of the engine technology to $6 million. LiquidPiston received this award after meeting the objectives for Phase I of the program, which had focused on the clean sheet design of the X4, and demonstrating the structural integrity of the new engine platform while operating under compression ignition of diesel fuel.

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Delta Private Jets Announces Expansion

Launches A New Maintenance Facility At Sheltair Aviation In Ft. Lauderdale

Delta Private Jets announced today that it is expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by opening a new location at Sheltair Aviation on the grounds of the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (KFLL).

Syracuse, NY Fire Department Launches Drone Program

Will Be Used To Help Fight 'Stubborn' Fires And Those At Large Commercial Buildings

The Syracuse, NY Fire Department has launched a drone program that will be used to help fight stubborn fires and those that break out in large commercial buildings.

Sample Return Technology Successfully Tested On Xodiac Rocket

PlanetVac Test Funded By Flight Opportunities Program

Honeybee Robotics in Pasadena, California, flight tested its pneumatic sampler collection system, PlanetVac, on Masten Space Systems’ Xodiac rocket on May 24, launching from Mojave, California, and landing to collect a sample of more than 320 grams of topsoil from the surface of the desert floor.

NAVAIR FRC East Achieves Another F-35 Milestone

Completes First F-35A And C Modifications

The first Air Force F-35A Lightning II, AF-10, inducted at Fleet Readiness Center East for modifications, departed for the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on June 7, 2018.

Rectrix MRO Completes Rockwell Collins Proline 21 Advanced Upgrade Installation

Makes Aircraft Compliant With 2020 ADS-B Equipage Deadline

Rectrix MRO, Inc., an FAA Part 145 Repair Station located at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF), recently completed a Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 Advanced upgrade installation for a customer’s Bombardier Challenger 300 with a flawless operational check flight following the aircraft’s release. The complex upgrade makes the aircraft compliant with upcoming FAA NextGen avionics requirements and updates the avionics suite to the latest technology available for that airframe.

IAG CEO Willie Walsh Honored By The Wings Club Foundation

Named The Recipient Of The Group's 2018 Distinguished Achievement Award

The Wings Club Foundation will honor International Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Willie Walsh, with the 2018 Distinguished Achievement Award. Acknowledging outstanding accomplishments in the field of aviation, The Wings Club Foundation will present this award on October 19, 2018, at the 76th Annual Awards Gala to be held at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City.

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NAVAIR Makerspaces Launch Innovation At NAWCWD

Allows Employees To Gather To Share Ideas, Foster Creativity

Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division opened two “Innovation LaunchPads” with ribbon-cutting ceremonies June 8 and 12 in Point Mugu and China Lake, California.

Help Wanted Sign Out At Jet East Aviation

Company Is Actively Seeking Experience A&P And Avionics Technicians In The Greater New York Area

Jet East Aviation is actively seeking A&P and Avionics Technicians in the greater New York Area. Due to expansion and growth in the White Plains Area (KHPN) the company is actively looking for highly qualified technicians. These positions are for seasoned technicians that have a professional demeanor, and work with minimal supervision in a high demand environment.

SolarStratos Aims To Reach The Stratosphere More Than 80,000 Feet Above Earth

Using SunPower Solar Technology, The Two-Seater Solar Plane Is Expected To Break Records With World's First Piloted Stratospheric Solar Flight By 2020

Silicon Valley (CA)-based SunPower has joined the Mission SolarStratos expedition as the exclusive solar cell provider for its aircraft. Within the next two years, SolarStratos is expected to be the first solar-powered plane to soar above the Earth's troposphere and into the stratosphere – flying twice as high as a commercial airliner's typical cruising altitude – without a drop of fossil fuel.

Insitu Receives Interior Contract For Small UAS Services

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Will Assist In Combating Wildfires Using Geospatial Mapping And Full Motion Video

The Department of the Interior has awarded a first-of-its kind contract to Boeing subsidiary Insitu to provide fire suppression services within the contiguous 48 states and Alaska using its ScanEagle Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

American Partners With NASA/FAA On ATC Project

Working To Develop The Next Version Of The Air Transportation System

From The Overlook at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), a public observation area, enthusiasts can witness planes landing and taking off from the world’s 7th busiest airport — one that handled more than 553,550 departures and arrivals in 2017. That’s a lot of activity for four runways. It’s also a great lab for developing the next generation of Air Traffic Control (ATC), known as NextGen.

SAIB Issued For Alternator Drive Coupling In Continental Motors

Prompted By A 2015 Fatal Accident Involving An A36 Bonanza

A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) has been released for a concern with alternator drive couplings on Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) IO-520, GTSIO-520, TSIO520, IO-550, IOF-550, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, and TSIOL-550 model engines (operating with AVGAS) with direct drive alternator systems. The SAIB draws attention to the possible failure of the alternator drive coupling following maintenance events and/or improper installation. This failure could result in loss of engine power in flight and forced landing.

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NASA’s Janet Petro Selected For Induction To Florida Women’s Hall Of Fame

Appointed To The Deputy Director Position At KSC In April 2007

Florida Governor Rick Scott selected Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro as one of three inductees for the 2018 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. The Florida Commission on the Status of Women recommended Petro among ten other nominees.

Klyde Morris (06.25.18)

Klyde Should Know Better Than To Answer Zif's Emails...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Chicago Airports Chief Resigns

Last Day In The Position Will Be August 1

Chicago Aviation Chief Ginger Evans has resigned after just three years on the job. Her last day will be August 1.

Airborne 06.22.18: Ballooning Record, Vietnam Pilot Returns, B-1B Resumes

Also: Surf Air Defaults, Chicago Airports Chief Resigns, FAA Has Openings, AAL Executive Cuts

After more than 6 months of preparation pilot Bill Smith of Louisville, KY completed a flight to nearly 32,000 ft. on Saturday June 16. According to a Balloon Federation of America Facebook post, Bill flew his brand new Lindstrand 105 named Phantom during a perfectly executed high altitude flight. The weather conditions were perfect, there wasn't a cloud in the sky and Bill actually covered more vertical distance (6 miles up, 6 miles down) than he did horizontally, landing less than 7 miles from where he took o

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.25.18)

Aero Linx: The Vagabond Flying Association The Vagabond Flying Association is a member owned flying club based at the DuPage Airport in West Chicago, IL. Formed in the late 1950's with a single Piper Vagabond, we're one of the oldest flying clubs in Northern Illinois. Today we fly two well maintained single engine, fixed gear airplanes: a 1980 Cessna Skyhawk II and a 1977 Piper Warrior II. Our mission is simple, to provide the opportunity for our members to fly and improve their skills for the least cost possible. The fixed costs of owning the airplanes are spread evenly across the members so you get to own a part of two airplanes for a small fraction of the total cost. The hourly rates for each

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.25.18): Maximum Authorized Altitude

Maximum Authorized Altitude A published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level for an airspace structure or route segment. It is the highest altitude on a Federal airway, jet route, area navigation low or high route, or other direct route for which an MEA is designated in 14 CFR Part 95 at which adequate reception of navigation aid signals is assured.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.25.18)

“Exceeding DARPA’s objectives for the first phase of the program validates the potential for an entirely new category of military-grade, rotary diesel engines. In combustion testing, the X4 prototype handled peak cylinder pressures reaching 150 bar at a compression ratio of 26:1. This is the first time that a rotary engine has shown the capability to achieve true compression ignition at this ratio in a single stage of compression and without any supercharging. We’re excited to continue working with DARPA in demonstrating the power and efficiency capability of the X4, while identifying transition pathways for the technology within specific branches of the armed forces.” Source: Alexander Shkolnik, CEO and Founder of

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