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March 04, 2019

Airborne 03.04.19: SAP Engine Grounding, New PAC45A, STC Group AML Update

Also: Chinese Airline Sues Passenger, Onboard Systems, Duncan Live STC Database, ALPA Applauds

In a far-reaching decision that affects over 100 engines, Superior Air Parts has confirmed that they are implementing a mandatory grounding/buy-back of all their XP-382 and XP-400 experimental aircraft engines. Bill Ross, A&P I/A and Superior Air Parts' VP Product Support explained that the company's decision to take all of the XP-382 and XP-400 engines out of the market comes after a lengthy evaluation and testing process. PS Engineering has introduced the latest variant of the PAC45, an FAA TSO’d special mission audio controller with MultiTalker, a 3-Dimensional sound placement system to help pilots differentiate the various radios they monitor simultaneously. The result is

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AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019 To Feature A Wide Range Of Speakers

Cessna 190/195 Added To STC Group AML

Covers Installation Kit For The Non-TSO’d Trio Pro Pilot Digital Autopilot

The STC Group, LLC, today announced that it has received an STC for the installation kit for the non-TSO’d Trio Pro Pilot digital autopilot into Cessna 190, 195, LC-126A and LC-126B. The Cessna LC-126C prototype airframe is in the Oxnard, CA facility. The LC-126C project should be completed over the next month.

Duncan Aviation Creates Live STC Database

System Has Been Online For Three Weeks, Has Received 20 Requests

Duncan Aviation’s Engineering & Certification Services department has created a searchable database of the Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) that Duncan Aviation has developed and has available for sale.

WOW Air Searches For Inspiring Women Via Social Media Campaign

In Honor Of International Women's Day, The Airline Is Encouraging Americans To Nominate An Inspiring Woman In Their Lives For The Chance To Win A Free Trip

WOW air, Iceland's low-cost airline, is celebrating International Women's Day by honoring some of the most inspiring women in the U.S. The airline is encouraging Americans across the country to share stories of important women in their lives on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #wowwoman and tagging @wowair through March 7.

US-1 Drone Assists Campbell, CA SWAT Team

Video Footage And Perimeter Scans By Impossible Aerospace Drone Ensured Public Safety In Campbell, California Community

The highly anticipated US-1 from startup Impossible Aerospace made its first public appearance at a police standoff at a Denny's in Campbell, California at 2:10 PM on February 8th. Equipped with thermal and optical sensors and a record-breaking 90-minute battery life, the Impossible Aerospace US-1 provided a persistent and accurate aerial view of the perimeter, roof, and exits of the building, and helped lead to a peaceful arrest of a suspect.

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NASA Selects Mission To Study Space Weather From Space Station

Will Obtain Global Observations Of An Important Driver Of Space Weather

NASA has selected a new mission that will help scientists understand and, ultimately, forecast the vast space weather system around our planet. Space weather is important because it can have profound impacts – affecting technology and astronauts in space, disrupting radio communications and, at its most severe, overwhelming power grids.

New Partnership Gives Kids In Pain Wings To Fly

National Medical Flight Charity Miracle Flights Announces Partnership With Perthes Kids Foundation

It's the season for summer camp registration, and this year more children battling a rare, debilitating condition known as Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease will have the chance to participate, thanks to a new partnership between Miracle Flights and the Perthes Kids Foundation. The nation's leading medical flight charity today announced its plans to provide free commercial air travel to help children with financial needs attend Camp Perthes USA this summer through a new program called Perthes Kids Fly Free.

FAA Certifies Onboard Systems Dual Cargo Hook Kit For The MD500

Meets Requirements For Human External Cargo (HEC)

The FAA has awarded STC certification to Onboard Systems International, for its Dual Cargo Hook Kit for the MD500 series. This cargo hook system meets the 14 CFR part 27 certification requirements for Human External Cargo (HEC) and has been built around a dual installation of Onboard's TALON LC Hydraulic Hook. The kit will be on display at the 2019 Heli-Expo show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Airbus Delivers First Upgraded Tranche 1 Eurofighter To Spanish Air Force

Upgrade Was Carried Out At Airbus Facilities In Getafe

Airbus has delivered the first upgraded Tranche 1 Eurofighter to the Spanish Air Force. The upgrade was carried out at Airbus facilities in Getafe and involved the introduction of hardware modifications which support the Operational Flight Program 02 (OFP-02) developed by the Armament and Experimental Logistics Centre (CLAEX).

Dassault Aviation Reaches Agreement With TAG Aviation

Will Acquire European MRO Activities From TAG

Dassault Aviation and TAG Aviation announced the acquisition of the European maintenance activities of TAG Aviation Group by Dassault. The integration of those activities will take place over the next few months, once all necessary authorizations have been received.

Chinese Airline Sues Passenger Looking For Luck

Allegedly Tossed Coins Into The Engine Of The Airliner He Was Boarding

Chinese carrier Lucky Air is suing a passenger who threw two 1 yuan coins into the engine of the airliner he was boarding ... ironically for good luck.

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Airborne 03.04.19: SAP Engine Grounding, New PAC45A, STC Group AML Update

Also: Chinese Airline Sues Passenger, Onboard Systems, Duncan Live STC Database, ALPA Applauds

In a far-reaching decision that affects over 100 engines, Superior Air Parts has confirmed that they are implementing a mandatory grounding/buy-back of all their XP-382 and XP-400 experimental aircraft engines. Bill Ross, A&P I/A and Superior Air Parts' VP Product Support explained that the company's decision to take all of the XP-382 and XP-400 engines out of the market comes after a lengthy evaluation and testing process. PS Engineering has introduced the latest variant of the PAC45, an FAA TSO’d s

Airbus To Open Flight Academy And Extend Training Services To Pilot Cadets

Adds 'Ab-Initio' Training To Its Portfolio

In order to meet the high market demand for cadet pilot training in Europe – 94,000 new pilots over the next 20 years – Airbus has decided to open its own flight academy and extend its training services offering by adding ‘ab-initio’ to its portfolio.

Boeing Introduces New Unmanned System For Global Defense Customers

Airpower Teaming System Will Provide Multi-Mission Support For Air Control Missions

Boeing has introduced its newest unmanned platform, the Boeing Airpower Teaming System. Designed for global defense customers by Boeing Australia, it is the company’s largest investment in a new unmanned aircraft program outside the United States.

Exyn Announces New Specialized UAV

A3R Is The First Commercially Available Autonomous Aerial Robot for Underground Mine Mapping And Inspection

Exyn Technologies has announced the commercial availability of its Advanced Autonomous Aerial Robot (“A3R”), which the company says is the first and most advanced fully autonomous aerial system for data collection in GPS-denied environments.

PS Engineering Introduces The New PAC45A Audio Controller

Latest Version Offers Unprecedented Capability And Value, Company Says

PS Engineering has introduced the latest variant of the PAC45, an FAA TSO’d special mission audio controller with MultiTalker, a 3-Dimensional sound placement system to help pilots differentiate the various radios they monitor simultaneously.

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New Urban Air Mobility Showcase Planned For AirVenture 2019

TransportUP Will Highlight A Gamut Of Technologies In The Sector

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh welcomes cutting edge innovation to this year’s event with the addition of the Urban Air Mobility Showcase as part of the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.” The showcase is part of Aviation Gateway Park at the 67th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, to be held July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

Heathrow And Airlines Agree New Deal To Grow Passenger Numbers

Landmark Deal On Airport Charges Marks A New Phase Of Airport And Airline Commercial Cooperation

Heathrow has announced that the U.K.’s hub airport has signed a landmark deal on airport charges worth hundreds of millions of pounds with airlines operating at the airport. Following detailed negotiations over the past several months, Heathrow and major airlines operating at the airport have agreed terms which should deliver significant passenger benefits in releasing funds to drive investment and growth.

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Airborne 03.01.19: Robinson R22 40th, Seaplane Ban Challenged, WingX Version 9

Also: Sean Archuleta GoFundMe, Frasca Delivers AS350 Sim, ATR Extends Type ‘A’, SWAPA Comments

No kidding... it's one of our favorite helicopters... and the same one that ANN Boss Jim Campbell earned his Commercial Heli ticket and his CFI-H in... Robinson’s R22 officially turns 40-years-old on March 16th. In celebration, at this year’s Heli-Expo convention in Atlanta, Robinson will display a new R22 (S/N 4797, N40YR) painted in the same scheme and colors as the very first R22 (S/N 0001). While the exterior will pay tribute to the R22’s origins, the interior will showcase mo

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.04.19): Movement Area

Movement Area The runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport/heliport which are utilized for taxiing/hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas. At those airports/heliports with a tower, specific approval for entry onto the movement area must be obtained from ATC.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.04.19)

Aero Linx: The Airline Pilot's Historical Society The Airline Pilot's Historical Society is a non-profit, charitable foundation whose purpose is to educate through the preservation of aircraft parts and components. What money we raise goes either to educational projects, or to children's hospitals and organizations that specialize in the needs of children. We are all volunteers...we have no paid employees. Founded in 1997.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.04.19)

“As Experimental aircraft builders, our primary design goal has always been safety of flight. We are especially proud that our Pro Pilot incorporates many safety features that are unique in the industry.” Source: Chuck Busch, Trio Avionics president and designer of the Pro Pilot, in comments made as The STC Group, LLC, announced that it has received an STC for the installation kit for the non-TSO’d Trio Pro Pilot digital autopilot into Cessna 190, 195, LC-126A and LC-126B. The Cessna LC-126C prototype airframe is in the Oxnard, CA facility. The LC-126C project should be completed over the next month.

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