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January 27, 2020

Airborne 01.27.20: Aviation Tragedies - Bryant, Andelin, Nowosielski

Also: Boeing 777X, Master Instructors’ Sandy Hill, Helicopter Foundation Int'l, FreeFlight Systems

A Sikorsky S-76B helicopter carrying NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant, has gone down with the loss of all on board. The total fatalities stand at nine people, all reportedly traveling in the rotorcraft. The accident site is in Calabasas, California. The weather was overcast with impaired visibility, while the accident was reported to have occurred at approximately 0945 local time. Sources confirm that the aircraft involved was a Sikorsky S-76B, N72EX, owned by Island Express Holding Corp. The S-76B series was powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-36A or Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-36B turboshaft engines. There were 101 S-76Bs built. The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to th

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Nordic Aviation Capital Finalizes Order For 20 A220 Family Aircraft

Signals Strong Market Demand For The Airplane, Airbus Says

Regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has signed a firm order for 20 A220 Family aircraft.

S.A.F.E. Expanding Support In Helicopter Maintenance

Company Is Hosting First Annual Maintenance Safety Symposium Dedicated To Safety And Training Resources For Mechanics

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs is expanding its support of the maintenance sector of the helicopter industry by hosting a Maintenance Safety Symposium dedicated to providing the latest safety and training resources to mechanics. This first annual Maintenance Safety Symposium will focus on “Troubleshooting Technology”. The conference will be held in Dallas on June 10-11, 2020.

ESA And Airbus Sign Contract For Bartolomeo Platform On ISS

New Research Platform Scheduled For Launch In March 2020

The Bartolomeo platform from Airbus gives new opportunities for research on the International Space Station (ISS). The European Space Agency ESA has now firmly booked a payload slot for a Norwegian instrument to monitor plasma density in the Earth's atmosphere.

Cambridge Pixel Adds ADS-B Aircraft Data Viewer To Its Product Portfolio

Displays Data From Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, Light Aircraft, Drones Etc. As Symbols Overlaid On A Map

Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, has added ASD-View to its air surveillance product portfolio to meet the growing demand for the visualization of ADS-B aircraft data in maritime and surveillance applications.

Zeevo Group’s Johnsen Appointed To Advancing Women In Aviation Roundtable BOD

Will Support Ongoing Efforts To Help Propel The Next Generation Of Women To Key Leadership Positions In Aviation

Joey Johnsen, the Principal and Chief Executive Officer of the business, finance, and information technology consulting services firm Zeevo Group has been elected to the Board of Directors of Advancing Women in Aviation Roundtable (“AWAR”), an internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to promoting the development and advancement of women leaders in the aviation industry.

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FreeFlight Systems Expands ADS-B Installation Capabilities

Now Approved For Boeing 717 Aircraft

The FreeFlight Systems' 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor is now approved for installation with the Honeywell TRA-100B Mode S Transponder for Boeing 717 aircraft. This STC provides a single solution for B717 aircraft to meet equipage requirements for the upcoming June 7, 2020 ADS-B mandate in the European Union. FAA validation is currently underway to support mandate compliance in the United States.

Report: LiDAR Drone Market Worth $392 Million By 2025

Nearly 25 Percent Growth Expected Each Of The Next Five Years

According to the research report the "LiDAR Drone Market by Component (LiDAR Lasers, UAV Cameras), Type (Rotary-wing LiDAR Drones, Fixed-wing LiDAR Drones), Range (Short, Medium, Long), Application (Corridor Mapping, Archeology, Environment), Region - Global Forecast to 2025", published by MarketsandMarkets, is projected to grow from $133 million in 2020 to $392 million by 2025; it is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.2% from 2020 to 2025.

Avcorp Appoints New GM For Its Delta, British Columbia Operations

Michael Elvidge Brings 20 Years Experience To The Position

Avcorp Industries has announced the appointment of Michael Elvidge as the General Manager for its Delta, British Columbia, facility.

First Of Its Kind Jet To Shuttle Travelers Between The Beltway And The Big Apple

United Airlines Beginning Hourly Bombardier CRJ-550 Service Starting March 29

United Airlines has announced a new hourly shuttle service between Washington's Reagan National Airport and New York/Newark Liberty International Airport. United will operate the world's only two-cabin 50-seat regional aircraft – the Bombardier CRJ-550 on most flights. The CRJ-550 is designed for business and leisure travelers who want true-first-class seating, Wi-Fi, more leg room and enough space for every customer to bring a roller bag on board.

New Vertical Lift Capabilities Take Flight During Demo

FVL Program Will Replace The UH-60 Black Hawk

The Army secretary along with senior Army officials joined industry leaders last week to get a closer look at cutting-edge capabilities for future vertical lift ahead of the fiscal year 2030 goal to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk. Developers from Bell Textron, a Texas-based aerospace manufacturer, demoed their part-aircraft, part-helicopter -- Bell V-280 Valor -- to leaders who will ultimately choose the force's newest chopper.

ISILAUNCH Enters Into Launch Services Agreement With Firefly Aerospace

Will Offer Customers Rideshare Launch Opportunities Aboard Firefly Alpha Launch Vehicle

Firefly Aerospace has announced the execution of a Launch Services Agreement with Innovative Space Logistics BV (ISILAUNCH), a launch services subsidiary of Netherlands based ISIS - Innovative Solutions in Space B.V. (ISISPACE). Under the agreement, ISILAUNCH will offer to its customers multiple dedicated and rideshare launch opportunities on the Firefly's Alpha launch vehicle, on missions beginning in 2020.

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Houston, We Have Cookies

Famous DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Becomes First Food Baked In Space

As the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) baked the famous DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookies – making them the first ever food baked in space – the aroma wafted through the space station, adding a reminder of the simple joys of home to an experiment designed to make long-duration space flight more hospitable.

Airborne 01.24.20: AUS Firefighter Tragedy, MAX Update, PS752 Lawsuit

Also: Avidyne Helios, PS Engineering PAC45, Deployment Returns, Airport Chicken Politics

A C-130 Hercules water tanker owned by Oregon-based Coulson Aviation has gone down in New South Wales, Australia while fighting bush fires in the region. Three American crew members were fatally injured Thursday when the plane went down in the state's Snowy Morano region. Coulson Aviation said that one of its Lockheed-manufactured tankers went down after it left Richmond in NSW loaded with fire retardant. The company offered few details about the accident other than to say it was "extensive." Boeing has released a s

Boeing To Explore Developing Israeli Ducted Fan Rotor Technology

Will Study Potential Uses For Piloted And Autonomous Light Aircraft

Boeing has signed an agreement with Israel-based Tactical Robotics to explore development of a ducted fan propulsion technology with potential uses for piloted and autonomous light aircraft.

New Project Will Study Drone Delivery Of Medical Samples

Goals Are To Decrease Delivery Time To Speed Results And Improve Patient Outcomes

Because every minute counts when children's lives are at stake, Deloitte and Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) are exploring an innovative approach to cut the time it takes to get medical samples to the laboratory using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

FAA Administrator Dickson To Attend HAI HELI-EXPO 2020

Conference Begins January 28 In Anaheim, CA

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that FAA Administrator Steve Dickson is scheduled to attend HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 in Anaheim, CA on Jan. 28, 2020.

South Dakota Signs Participating Addendum With Avion Unmanned

Will Provide Drone Services To Public Agencies In The State

Avion Unmanned, the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) division of Avion Solutions, Inc., signed a Participating Addendum with the State of South Dakota and all its State Agencies, Political Subdivisions and Institutions. This contract opens the door for Avion Unmanned to provide UAS services to state and local government agencies in South Dakota.

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Klyde Morris (01.27.20)

Klyde Has No More Love For The Impeachment Process Than Most Other Americans...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training Promotes Rachel Runner

Named Manager Of The Cessna Learning Center In Wichita

FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training has promoted Rachel Runner to the position of Manager of the Wichita Cessna Learning Center.

Airbus Displays Its Customer-Centric Solutions At HELI-EXPO 2020

Will Have Multiple Aircraft On Display In Anaheim

Airbus Helicopters will be showcasing its civil range of helicopters at HELI-EXPO 2020, which runs from 28-30 January at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.27.20)

Aero Linx: J-3 Cub Forum This is a J3 Airplane forum for J3 Cub Enthusiasts. There are topics on restoring, customizing and maintenance for your J3-Cubs. Experienced pilots and mechanics are among our membership to help the less experienced. They invite you to join in.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.27.20): Waypoint

Waypoint A predetermined geographical position used for route/instrument approach definition, progress reports, published VFR routes, visual reporting points or points for transitioning and/or circumnavigating controlled and/or special use airspace, that is defined relative to a VORTAC station or in terms of latitude/longitude coordinates.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.27.20)

“We’re grateful that Steve Dickson can take time from his busy schedule to attend HAI HELI-EXPO and address issues that are significant to us. There are a significant number of concerns facing our industry as it continues to evolve. We deeply appreciate the contributions of Administrator Dickson and several other FAA representatives to our show.” Source: Newly confirmed president and CEO of HAI, James Viola, responding to the announcment that FAA Administrator Steve Dickson is scheduled to attend HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 in Anaheim, CA on Jan. 28, 2020. Dickson will provide remarks at the HAI Annual Membership Meeting and Breakfast. He is expected to address a variety of topics relevant to the vertical-lift indus

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