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November 28, 2018

Airborne 11.28.18: Incredible LAFD Rescue!, Intel Shooting Star, Boeing 777X

Also: Boeing Didn't 'Intentionally Withhold', NASA Mobilizes, APS Upset Recovery, B-21 Raider Support

Simply extraordinary... that’s the first reaction any knowledgeable pilot has to a video just released by the LA Fire Department. Risking lives to save lives is what firefighters do but LAFD Air Operations Pilots David Nordquist and Joel Smith took it to new heights at the Woolsey Fire on Friday, November 9th. While actively conducting a water drop on a flank of the massive blaze, the pilots of "Fire 4" received a request for a follow-on mission to conduct a rescue at nearby Castro Peak in the hil

Airborne 11.28.18: Incredible LAFD Rescue!, Intel Shooting Star, Boeing 777X

Also: Boeing Didn't 'Intentionally Withhold', NASA Mobilizes, APS Upset Recovery, B-21 Raider Support

Simply extraordinary... that’s the first reaction any knowledgeable pilot has to a video just released by the LA Fire Department. Risking lives to save lives is what firefighters do but LAFD Air Operations Pilots David Nordquist and Joel Smith took it to new heights at the Woolsey Fire on Friday, November 9th. While actively conducting a water drop on a flank of the massive blaze, the pilots of "Fire 4" received a request for a follow-on mission to conduct a rescue at nearby Castro Peak in the hills above Malibu. The smoke column thickened and darkened with danger as Nordquist and Smith approached their target. The ridge atop the narrow peak was filled with

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Modified 737 Fighting Fires In Australia

Can Carry Up To 4,000 Gallons Of Water Or Fire Retardant

A Boeing 737 passenger airplane which has been converted to a fire tanker has been deployed for the first time in New South Wales, Australia.

FAA Issues SAFO For Contaminated Jet Fuel

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Was Added Rather Than Fuel Icing System Inhibitor At KOPF In Florida

The FAA has issued a SAFO following the identification of five airplanes that were serviced at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) located in Opa-Locka, FL with jet fuel containing Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Piaggio Aerospace Struggling For Survival

Requests Receivership Amid Lagging Drone Sales

Piaggio Aerospace has requested that the Italian government place the company in receivership due to "the state of insolvency of the company."

Airbus Delivers First A330-900 To Launch Operator TAP Air Portugal

Has Another 20 Of The Aircraft Set For Delivery In The Coming Years

TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new generation widebody A330neo and, as the launch airline, will be the first to benefit from the aircraft’s unbeatable operating economics, increased range, and Airbus’ new Airspace cabin offering passengers the best in class comfort. The Portuguese carrier will take delivery of a further 20 A330-900s in the coming years.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engine To Join MRO Operations For PW1100G-JM

Agreement Met With IAE LLC, Entity Managing The Engines’ International Development Project Through JAEC

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engine, Ltd. (MHIAEL), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) based in Aichi Prefecture, will join maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations for the PW1100G-JM aero engines. MHIAEL has signed an agreement with International Aero Engines LLC (IAE LLC), the entity that developed the PW1100G-JM engines, through Japan Aero Engines Corporation (JAEC), which is a member company of IAE.

Exoplanet Mission Launch Slot Announced

Will Be Boosted By A Soyuz Rocket From Kourou Spaceport

The Characterizing Exoplanet Satellite, AKA Cheops, will target October 15 to November 14, 2019 for launch. Cheops will lift off on a Soyuz rocket operated by Arianespace from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, sharing the ride into space with a satellite that is part of the Italian Cosmo-SkyMed constellation.

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement Of 15 New Airbus Aircraft

India Carrier Vistara Will Take Deliveries Beginning In 2021

Air Lease Corporation has announced long-term lease agreements for nine Airbus A320-200neo and six Airbus A321-200neo aircraft with Vistara, an Indian full-service airline that is a joint venture of TATA Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). The nine A320-200neo aircraft will feature CFM56 LEAP-1A26 engines and will be delivered to Vistara starting in the first quarter of 2021 through 2022.

Lockheed Martin Delivers New Chinook Training Facility For Royal Air Force

Simulators, Classrooms, Briefing Rooms All Housed In The Building

A new training facility was opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Royal Air Force (RAF) Odiham. Delivered by Lockheed Martin, the Synthetic Training System facility provides the Royal Air Force with leading simulator technology for pilots and crews training to operate Chinook Mk6 aircraft as well as classrooms, mission planning and brief and debrief rooms.

Australian Charter Pilot Fell Asleep At The Controls

Flew Over 24 Nautical Miles Beyond His Intended Destination

The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau is investigating an incident in which a pilot fell asleep during flight and overshot his destination by nearly 25 nautical miles.

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AD NUMBER: 93-14-19R1

PRODUCT: Certain Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes.

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AD NUMBER: 2018-23-02

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AD: Zodiac Seats France Cabin Attendant Seats

AD NUMBER: 2018-23-01

PRODUCT: Certain Zodiac Seats France 536 Series Cabin Attendant Seats.

United Technologies Announces Intention To Split Into Three Companies

Completes Acquisition Of Rockwell Collins

United Technologies has completed of its acquisition of Rockwell Collins and announced the company's intention to separate its commercial businesses, Otis and Carrier (formerly CCS), into independent entities. The separation will result in three global, industry-leading companies.

Intl. Organization For Standardization Releases Draft Drone Use Standards

Public Consultation Is Open Through January 21

The International Organization for Standardization has released a draft set of standards for drone use the organization hopes will become recognized as best practices for both manufacturers and operators.

China Formalizes Support For Next Generation Aviation Professionals

ICAO Event Taking Place December 12-14

The upcoming Second ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Global Summit (NGAP/2) will receive vital support from China, following the recent signing of a tripartite cooperative agreement by Dr. Fang Liu, Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Lou Heru, Deputy Director-General of the Transport Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, and Mr. Yao Junchen, Secretary General of the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics (CSAA).

Barbara Bergmeier Appointed Head Of Airbus Defense And Space Operations

New Position Is Effective December 1

Airbus Defense and Space has appointed Barbara Bergmeier, 50, as Head of Operations and Member of the Executive Committee, effective December 1, 2018. She succeeds André-Hubert Roussel, 53, who will become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ArianeGroup, a 50-50 joint venture between Airbus and Safran, effective January 1, 2019.

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Upgrades, Expansion Planned For AirVenture Homebuilts Area

Major Site Improvements Approved By The EAA Board Earlier This Month

More homebuilt aircraft parking, a new Homebuilts in Review interview area, and a better sense of community are among the changes coming to the Homebuilts area for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. The major site improvements, approved by the EAA board of directors earlier this month, will encourage more people to visit the Homebuilts area on the grounds and engage further with the fastest-growing area of recreational aviation.

FAA Proposes New AD For Certain MD Helicopters Aircraft

Prompted By Reports Of Cracked Main Rotor Blades

The FAA is proposing a new AD for MDHI Model 369A, 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting each main rotor blade (MRB) for a crack. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of cracked MRBs.

InSight Is Catching Rays On Mars

Solar Panels Are Open And Collecting Sunlight

NASA's InSight has sent signals to Earth indicating that its solar panels are open and collecting sunlight on the Martian surface. NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter relayed the signals, which were received on Earth at about 5:30 p.m. PST (8:30 p.m. EST). Solar array deployment ensures the spacecraft can recharge its batteries each day. Odyssey also relayed a pair of images showing InSight's landing site.

Airborne 11.26.18: Sonka Wins Red Bull, Marine One, Avionic$ Up!

Also: SpaceX New BFR Name, Sky Joins ALPA, Aircraft Fuelers Organize, Former NASA Admin Criticizes

Martin Sonka has won the 2018 Red Bull Air Race World Championship following a nail-biting final race in Fort Worth, Texas. The pressure could not have been higher for the Czech pilot, who was last to fly and had to win the race to win the overall Championship. “This race was incredible. It couldn’t end up better than this,” he said afterwards. "It was a beautiful race with everything in it. As I came into the last flight I had a clear head. I knew that Matt Hall had flown a fast round, s

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.28.18)

“We sought to build up the AirVenture Homebuilts area as an up-to-date destination with inviting features. Placing the exhibitors in a highly visible, central location will create a campus plaza feel for the Homebuilts area, with workshops, forums, exhibitors, and more within easy access.” Source: Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.28.18): Neutral Static Stability

The initial tendency of an aircraft to remain in a new condition after its equilibrium has been disturbed.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.28.18)

Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance Traditionally, most aviation organizations primarily are founded and strive to support and inform pilots. Many in the aviation community, felt a need for an organization to support the aviation maintenance industry, in particular the female members.

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