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December 04, 2024

Airborne 12.04.24: 1st Flt-Integral E!, GAMA 3Q24 Stats, Heart Gears Up

 Also: Swift Hits 56000', 100 Midnight Order, $1.4B For ATC, USCG/USAF Rescue Op

 
 
INTEGRAL E, the all-electric version of Aura Aero’s two-seat aircraft, made its maiden flight on December 3.
When the aircraft enters service it will reportedly have a flight duration of about an hour and will be able to recharge in under 30 minutes. Aura Aero says the INTEGRAL currently has an orderbook of several hundred across all three R, S, and E versions. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) issued the Third Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipping and Billing Report. The report shows an increase in the overall value of shipments and increased shipments of piston airplanes, business jets, and turbine helicop

Coast Guard And Alaska Air Guard Rescue Pilot

Cessna 207 Went Down On Shore Of Iliamna Lake

Guardsmen of the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, assisted the U.S. Coast Guard in the rescue of a pilot of a Cessna 207 that went down on the northwest shore of Iliamna Lake on November 21, 2024. The Coast Guard dispatched an HH-60 Jayhawk from Air Station Kodiak, and the 176th Operations Group search and rescue duty officer dispatched the HC-130J Combat King of the 211th from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson after the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center was notified of the crash.

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Gulfstream Begins Flight Testing G800 With Cabin Interior

Validating Design And Performance For Comfort And Reliability

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the first flight of its G800 outfitted with an interior to validate the cabin design and performance of the aircraft with a focus on the total passenger experience. The flight lasted an hour and 41 minutes and reached an altitude of 46,000 feet (14,021 meters) with a top speed of Mach 0.91. This is the third aircraft in the certification program and will do extensive and repetitive testing of all systems during all phases of flight. 

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Swift’s High-Altitude Platform Reaches 56,000 Feet

SULE Aircraft Hits Milestone With 24-Hour Flight

Swift Engineering announced that its Swift Ultra Long Endurance (SULE) aircraft reached an altitude of 55,904 feet MSL, more than doubling its previous altitude, in a flight that lasted more than 24 hours. The aircraft took off from and landed at Spaceport America (9NM9), in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The endurance of the flight opens up new possibilities for scientific research, environmental monitoring, and aerospace and defense applications with SULE deployed as a High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft.

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NGOs Pick Up 180,000 Pounds Relief Supplies At Soto Cano Air Base

Denton Program Delivered Aid Payload Donated By U.S. NGOs

Members of four nonprofit non-governmental organizations (NGOs) came to Soto Cano Air Base in Comayagua, Honduras, in mid-November to retrieve about 90 tons of relief aid of food and medical supplies delivered through the Denton Program.

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CAP Ohio Wing Cadets Place First In High-Altitude Balloon Challenge

Cuyahoga County Squadron Takes Top Honors And $5,000 Prize

For their experiment investigating the use of Faraday fabric to protect electronics from solar flares in the stratosphere and beyond, the cadets of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Ohio Wing’s Cuyahoga County Squadron took first place in the CAP’s Fourth High-Altitude Balloon Challenge. The squadron also won a $5,000 prize for their efforts.

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Soracle Places Order For Up To 100 Midnight Electric Aircraft

Joint Venture Company To Offer Air Taxi Flights In Japan

Soracle, a joint venture of Japan Airlines and global trading company Sumitomo, has signed a purchase agreement with Archer Aviation to purchase up to100 of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in a deal worth about $500 million. The purchase order comes three months after Soracle and Archer announced a pre-purchase agreement. Soracle plans to offer electric air taxi flights in Japanese cities with congested traffic or geographical barriers. Possible locations include Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hokkaido, Setouchi, and Okinawa.

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Virginia Legislators Consider Bill to Grow Regional Airports

Proposal Would Improve Infrastructure, Draw Key Airlines to Smaller Fields

Virginia legislators are set to review a proposal that would assist in the development and growth of its regional airports. The bill would redirect funds to constructing new infrastructure at smaller fields, drawing in major players in air transportation. Though these revenues aren’t considerable by any means, they could greatly assist in funding new aviation-related projects.

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Anthem Flyover Showcases ‘That’s All, Brother’ And ‘Yellow Rose’

SMU Game Featured CAF Aircraft And Its Mission

On November 16, the Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) had the opportunity to participate in a flyover during the national anthem at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) vs. Boston College football game.

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Aero-TV: GoAero Welcomes Competitors for Emergency Response Aircraft Challenge

Three-Year Competition Offers $2 Million in Prizes for Flyer Development

GoAero has opened team signups for its three-year competition aimed at developing new emergency response aircraft. The program, sponsored by a multitude of big aerospace names, offers a total of $2 million in rewards. Existing emergency flyers provide much-needed relief to responders, but lack several crucial factors. Helicopters are costly to purchase and operate, especially when trying to find a pilot. Drones are accessible and practical for search missions, but are unable to complete air rescues like traditional aircraft. That’s where GoAero comes in. The c

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Airborne 11.25.24: No 2025 CF-18 Demos, Privatization--Again?, USAF Silver Star

Also: USAFA Hotel FlightSims, Medevac-King Airs, University of Dubuque, Trump’s Transportation Secretary Pick

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) announced it will stand down its typical CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team in 2025 due to its imminent fleet transition to the CF-35A aircraft. “The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is on the cusp of a period of modernization not seen since the Second World War. This period will impact nearly every fleet of aircraft and all members of the organization. Bill Schuster, former Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has reintroduced his push to separate ATC and state. If Preside

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Airborne-NextGen 12.03.24: MagniX Records, New PAL-V Rotors, SpaceX Wants 25!

Also: Redmond PD BVLOS, Ruko U11MINI, Starlink On Gulfstream, Swift At 56,000'

MagniX’s magni650 electric propulsion unit (EPU) recently completed its extensive NASA test campaign. This moves the device one step closer to achieving the “world’s first” electric engine certification. The magni650 conducted testing at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed, or NEAT, in Sandusky, Ohio. It was able to provide a maximum continuous 700 kilowatts of power at an altitude of 30,000 feet. PAL-V and the Netherlands Aerospace Center (NLR) announced the completion of the development phase of the rotor blades for the PAL-V Liberty, a sign

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NTSB Final Report: Michael G Darby DARD 1

After Landing He Realized He Had Misidentified The Runway And Landed In Softer Snow

Analysis: The pilot reported that during approach to the snow-covered runway in flat light conditions, the runway end lights were off making it difficult to see the runway. He lined up on what he perceived to be the runway centerline and noted ski tracks to the right of his position. After a normal touchdown, he increased power for a touch-and-go; however, he noticed the skis bogged down into the soft snow.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.04.24)

Aero Linx: The Fighter Collection Fighter Collection was formed over twenty five years ago to operate, maintain and restore what is arguably Europe’s finest collection of vintage aircraft from the golden age of piston engine design and performance. The fighter collection comprises many unique examples of aircraft designed and produced during the pioneering days of aviation through the 1930’s and 40’s with aircraft taking part in air shows and starring in film and movie work through Europe and the United Kingdom.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.04.24): Arresting System

Arresting System A safety device consisting of two major components, namely, engaging or catching devices and energy absorption devices for the purpose of arresting both tailhook and/or nontailhook-equipped aircraft. It is used to prevent aircraft from overrunning runways when the aircraft cannot be stopped after landing or during aborted takeoff. Arresting systems have various names; e.g., arresting gear, hook device, wire barrier cable.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.04.24)

“We learned a great deal in the process, such as greater coding skills, soldering techniques, and video editing skills...”  Source: Cuyahoga County Team Captain John Anand, discussing the experiment investigating the use of Faraday fabric to protect electronics from solar flares in the stratosphere and beyond, the cadets of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Ohio Wing’s Cuyahoga County Squadron took first place in the CAP’s Fourth High-Altitude Balloon Challenge.

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