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June 07, 2018

AMA Drone Report 06.07.18: HobbyKing Fined, TIME Drone Issue, Parrot ANAFI

Also: SpaceX Parafoils, Commercial Drone Mkt, PA Town Regs Quashed, Drones Save Whales

It’s NOT good news for the folks at HobbyKing. The FCC has proposed a $2.8 million fine against them for marketing sixty-five models of devices used to relay video from drones to amateur drone operators which could apparently transmit in unauthorized radio frequency bands, including some that could also operate at excessive transmission power levels. Such unlawful transmissions could interfere with key government and public safety services like aviation systems and weather radar systems. The world of unmanned te

AMA Drone Report 06.07.18: HobbyKing Fined, TIME Drone Issue, Parrot ANAFI

Also: SpaceX Parafoils, Commercial Drone Mkt, PA Town Regs Quashed, Drones Save Whales

It’s NOT good news for the folks at HobbyKing. The FCC has proposed a $2.8 million fine against them for marketing sixty-five models of devices used to relay video from drones to amateur drone operators which could apparently transmit in unauthorized radio frequency bands, including some that could also operate at excessive transmission power levels. Such unlawful transmissions could interfere with key government and public safety services like aviation systems and weather radar systems. 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 pa

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Parrot Launches ANAFI 4K HDR Camera Drone

Foldable Quadcopter Weighs Just Over 11 Ounces

European drone group Parrot has announced ANAFI, which the company describes as a new-generation drone that is ultra-portable, equipped with a 4K HDR camera, super-efficient and easy to use.

Airbus Is Hiring For Its Future Projects

More Than 250 Vacancies Open At Airbus In France In Cutting Edge Sectors

Airbus is organizing an “AfterWork: Catch your dream job!” recruitment drive dedicated to innovation at its Toulouse site on 20 June. A large number of positions will be on offer in digital sectors, notably involving “the Cloud”, Big Data, Cyber Security, the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as in the area of Artificial Intelligence.

Changes Made In Drone Innovation Act Of 2017

Language Updated To Better Define The Intent Of The Law

The sponsor of the Drone Innovation Act of 2017 introduced a year ago in the U.S. House of Representatives has provided details in the bill summary for the proposed legislation.

Emirates Parks 20 Airplanes For The Summer

Cites Low Demand For Seats

Emirates Airline has parked about 20 airplanes due to low demand during the summer months.

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NASA Selects US Companies To Advance Space Resource Collection

Ten Companies Will Conduct One-Year Studies To Identify Technology Gaps Associated With ISRU

NASA has selected 10 companies to conduct studies and advance technologies to collect, process and use space-based resources for missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA placed a special emphasis on encouraging the responders to find new applications for existing, terrestrial capabilities that could result in future space exploration capabilities at lower costs.

Penn College Aviation Program Receives Donation From Lycoming

Fifteen Engines Provided To The School For Use By Students

Lycoming Engines has donated 15 new engines to Penn College for use by the school's aviation program.

USAF ‘Jokers’ Play Critical Role In OIR

Has Completed More Than 1,000 Successful Missions In The Past Six Months

With more than 1,000 successful missions in the last six months, the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, known as “the Jokers,” supports Operation Inherent Resolve’s busiest port in the area of responsibility at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

Wizz Air Takes Delivery Of Its 100Th A320 Family Aircraft

Confirms The Success Of The A320 Family For Low Cost Airlines, Planemaker Says

Wizz Air (WIZZ), one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, has taken delivery of its 100th A320 Family aircraft, an A321ceo, at an event in Budapest Airport. The event was attended by Mr. Levente Magyar, Hungary’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. József Váradi, WIZZ’s Chief Executive Officer; Dr. Andreas Kramer, Airbus Vice President Sales Eastern Europe and Central Asia; as well as Mrs. Jessica Villardi, Pratt & Whitney Regional Vice President, Europe, Russia & CIS.

GA-ASI, Pratt & Whitney Team Demonstrate Successful MQ-25 Engine Test

First Engine Run Completed On April 5

The Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PW815 engine was selected by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to power their proposed solution for the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueling aircraft. On April 5th, the GA-ASI/P&W team completed its first powered run of the PW815 with the GA-ASI MQ-25A inlet and exhaust configuration. The test met all objectives and collected extensive data that the team is now evaluating.

Student Pilot Makes Emergency Landing On CA Street

Cessna 172 Lost Power After Departing John Wayne Airport

A student pilot mad a successful emergency landing on a busy city street in California last Friday after the Cessna 172 she was flying out of John Wayne Airport lost power.

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FCC Proposes $2.8 Million Fine Against HobbyKing

Alleges The Company Marketed Noncompliant Drone Transmitters

The Federal Communications Commission FCC has proposed a $2.8 million fine against HobbyKing for marketing sixty-five models of devices used to relay video from drones to amateur drone operators which could apparently transmit in unauthorized radio frequency bands, including some that could also operate at excessive transmission power levels. Such unlawful transmissions could interfere with key government and public safety services like aviation systems and weather radar systems.

Astronauts Safely In Orbit Following Launch To ISS

Docking Scheduled For Friday Morning

Three crew members are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 7:12 a.m. EDT Wednesday (5:12 p.m. Baikonur time).

Republic Airways Selects Diamond DA40NG And DA42-VI Fleet

Aircraft To Be Utilized By The LIFT Academy In Indianapolis, IN

Republics Airways Holdings has place an order for 50 Austro Engine jet-fuel piston engine-powered Diamond Aircraft DA40NG and DA42-VI as the training fleet for its recently-announced Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy in Indianapolis, IN.

Fly Sax Aircraft Missing In Kenya

Cessna Caravan Had 10 People On Board

A Cessna Caravan operated by Fly Sax with eight passengers and a crew of two on board has gone missing on a flight from Kitale to Nairobi in Kenya, Africa.

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CubCrafters Announces Change In Senior Leadership

Patrick Hogan Has Been Named President Of The Company

Light aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters has announced a change in senior leadership as it continues to advance the company’s plan for long-term growth. Patrick Horgan (pictured), CubCrafters’ executive in charge of operations and product development, has been named president. Horgan has recently focused on increasing the company’s manufacturing capability and productivity; this promotion reflects Horgan’s record of successes at the company.

Akbar Al Baker New IATA Board Chairman

Flybe CEO Christine Ourmieres-Widener Named To The Board As Its Only Woman Member

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term effective from the conclusion of the 74th IATA Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Australia. Al Baker is the 77th chair of the IATA BoG and the first CEO from Qatar Airways to hold the position.

New Leadership For Enstrom Helicopter Corp

Tracy Biegler Is Stepping Down As President And CEO

Tracy Biegler, CEO and president of Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has announced that he is stepping down from his position at Enstrom in order to pursue other opportunities. Biegler leaves the company on a high note, with large sales contracts in Pakistan and the Czech Republic.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.07.18)

“I look forward to continuing my work in the coming year for our great aviation industry, connecting safely the peoples of the world, a sector which will only continue to grow in the years ahead.” Source: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker on his appointment as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.07.18): Critical Angle Of Attack

The angle of attack at which a wing stalls regardless of airspeed, flight attitude, or weight.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.07.18)

Flying in Alaska in a Zenith STOL CH 801

Bill Wilcox has been touring Alaska in his STOL CH 801 that he built 15 years ago. Roger Dubbert took an opportunity during the tour to fly with Wilcox.

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