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December 06, 2024

Airborne 12.06.24: NJ Drone TFR, Isaacman For NASA Admin, MORE Boeing Woes

 Also: Gogo Owns Satcom Direct Now, Airbus Cuts Jobs, A319 Firefighters, CAP Balloon Challenge

 
 
The FAA has confirmed it issued two Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in New Jersey covering the U.S. Army’s Picatinny Arsenal in Dover and the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Somerset County. The restrictions were issued after requests from “federal security partners” and reports of questionable drone activity near the areas affected. The FBI is said to be investigating the reported sightings of mysterious drone activity over Central New Jersey. Entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and passionate spaceflight advocate Jared Isaacman has been nominated to be the next NASA administrator, announced by President-elect

Russian National Arrested, Aircraft Seized In Illegal Export

Tried To Smuggle Two Cessnas To Russia Via Armenia

Sergey Nechaev is a dual U.S.-Russian citizen arrested in the Southern District of Georgia on charges of unlawfully attempting to export two small aircraft to Russia without the required license from the U.S Department of Commerce. The aircraft involved were seized by the U.S. government. The indictment alleges that Nechaev engaged in a scheme to smuggle two Cessna aircraft from the U.S to Russia. Specifically, he was attempting to export a 1968 Cessna 172K and a 1973 Cessna, together valued at about $170,000, to a purported Russian flight school by falsely representing that the destination and end user of the aircraft were in Armenia.

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FAA Issues TFRs In NJ Due To Questionable Drone Activity

Restrictions Cover Trump Bedminster, Army’s Picatinny Arsenal In Dover

The FAA has confirmed it issued two Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in New Jersey covering the U.S. Army’s Picatinny Arsenal in Dover and the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Somerset County. The restrictions were issued after requests from “federal security partners” and reports of questionable drone activity near the areas affected. The FBI is said to be investigating the reported sightings of mysterious drone activity over Central New Jersey.

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Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal Over 737 Max Crashes

Cites Problems In Selection Process For Independent Monitor

U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor rejected the plea deal reached between Boeing and the U.S. government after the company said it would plead guilty to deceiving the FAA ahead of two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX. The judge cited issues he has with the selection process for the independent monitor required by the deal for oversight of safety and quality improvement at Boeing.

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Joby Completes Maintenance Training For USAF Personnel

Covered Specifics Of Joby Aircraft Inspection & Maintenance 

Joby Aviation announced the completion of a training program for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) that covered the maintenance of Joby’s electric aircraft. The program trained several USAF members including maintainers and a flight test pilot on the specifics of inspecting and maintaining the aircraft and was completed under Joby’s contract with the AFWERX Agility Prime program.

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Delta Opens Pioneering Training Facility In Salt Lake City

Will Host 4 Flight Sims, Classrooms, and Briefing Rooms

Delta Air Lines has debuted a $50 million, innovative pilot training facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. It will eventually house 4 flight simulators, classrooms, and briefing rooms, and has room to expand with the potential for a long-term training operation. Delta held the grand opening on December 3, attended by Delta leaders, Salt Lake City-based employees, and local community leaders and government officials.

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Archer Stock Shoots Up After $500M Deal

Briefly Hits 52-Week High To Outstrip S&P 500 Gain

Archer Aviation’s (NYSE:ACHR) stock price has climbed almost 200% over the past six months, and buoyed by a recent $500 million deal it has shot up to a 52-week high of $9.84. The price has since settled back to Earth somewhat at around $7 but the increase in Archer’s stock price over the past year has risen due to alliances secured by the company and most recently, a contract with Soracle to deliver up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft in a deal worth $500 million.

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Aero-TV: VerdeGo Aero Launches New VH-4T Hybrid Engine

High-Performance Power Plant Produces Up to 400kW of Continuous Power

VerdeGo Aero, a hybrid-electric power plant manufacturer, recently introduced its new 400 kW VH-4T engine. It is designed for long-range and endurance, putting it in a competitive position against standard battery power. Batteries are a common and stereotypical choice for electric aircraft. They clearly provide sufficient power, but are unable to store energy for long enough to reach FAA and EASA standards. Hybrid power plants, on the other hand, maintain sustainability while using liquid fuel as the primary energy source. This development provides a big step up in ran

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Klyde Morris (12.02.24)

Klyde Bemoans TSA Inadequacy... Again

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 11.26.24: BushCat's Back!, LODA Update, DRL Miami

Also: Van Celebrates 85th, Trio Pro Pilot Autopilot, Joby on MSFS24, Sonex Transition

The BushCat was manufactured in South Africa by SkyReach beginning in 2014, selling its first unit to a customer at EAA Oshkosh. It sold nearly 200 kits until April 2024 when it suspended operations. However, SkyReach just announced that the LSA is coming back into production under new branding as “Buchcat Aircraft Australia” with a new management team at the helm. The FAA has published its final rule on a number of regulations covering a smorgasbord of topics in general aviation that Congress mandated in its FAA Reauthorization Acts of 2018 and 2024

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 11.26.24: BushCat's Back!, LODA Update, DRL Miami

Also: Van Celebrates 85th, Trio Pro Pilot Autopilot, Joby on MSFS24, Sonex Transition

The BushCat was manufactured in South Africa by SkyReach beginning in 2014, selling its first unit to a customer at EAA Oshkosh. It sold nearly 200 kits until April 2024 when it suspended operations. However, SkyReach just announced that the LSA is coming back into production under new branding as “Buchcat Aircraft Australia” with a new management team at the helm. The FAA has published its final rule on a number of regulations covering a smorgasbord of topics in general aviation that Congress mandated in its FAA Reauthorization Acts of 2018 and 2024 as well

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FAA Distributes $1.4 Billion to Support ATC Services

Four Vendors Awarded Contracts to Assist 264 Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration recently named four recipients for new Air Traffic Control (ATC) service contracts, totaling $1.44 billion. The companies will cover around 265 airports throughout the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, and the Virgin Islands under the agency’s Contract Tower (FCT) program. The agreements include a 14-month base performance period plus six option years. Services are split throughout 10 designated areas.

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NTSB Prelim: Beech 35-B33

No Anomalies Were Noted In The Examined Airframe Components

On November 15, 2024, about 1000 mountain standard time (MST), a Beech 35-B33, N285BW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nunn, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from Chadron Municipal Airport (KCDR), Chadron, Nebraska, with an intended destination of Platte Valley Airport (18V), Hudson, Colorado; a distance of about 180 nautical miles (nm). No ADS-B, radar data, or ATC communications were obtained at the time of the on site investigation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.06.24)

Aero Linx: National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) NATCA members embrace new technology and are eager to use the most efficient and modern procedures available. First and foremost, NATCA’s top priority is safety. Therefore, the Union remains in constant communication with our members as to the functionality and reliability of the air traffic control equipment and procedures being implemented and utilized nationwide.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.06.24): Desired Track

Desired Track The planned or intended track between two waypoints. It is measured in degrees from either magnetic or true north. The instantaneous angle may change from point to point along the great circle track between waypoints. 

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.06.24)

“Witnesses have spotted the cluster of what look to be drones and a possible fixed-wing aircraft.” (The statement added that there are similar reports from both public and law enforcement), “dating back several weeks.” Source: From a joint statement with the FBI, NJ State Police and NJ Office of Homeland Security. 

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