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November 28, 2017

Airborne-Unmanned 11.28.17: Falco EVO, DJI Seeking Partners, Most Drones?

Also: New U.K. Drone Law, UAV Autopilot, Insitu Contract With QGC, Navy Deploys UUVs

Leonardo has announced the completion of the first delivery of its Falco EVO Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS) to its launch customer in the Middle East. The first of the newly-built aircraft was completed in August with the acceptance test carried out at Leonardo’s RPAS design and construction facility in Ronchi dei Legionary, Italy. DJI is looking to partner with state, local and tribal governments that are applying to take part in the FAA’s recently launched UAS Integration Pilot Program, which will prov

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Airborne-Unmanned 11.28.17: Falco EVO, DJI Seeking Partners, Most Drones?

Also: New U.K. Drone Law, UAV Autopilot, Insitu Contract With QGC, Navy Deploys UUVs

 

Leonardo has announced the completion of the first delivery of its Falco EVO Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS) to its launch customer in the Middle East. The first of the newly-built aircraft was completed in August with the acceptance test carried out at Leonardo’s RPAS design and construction facility in Ronchi dei Legionary, Italy. DJI is looking to partner with state, local and tribal governments that are applying to take part in the FAA’s recently launched UAS Integration Pilot Program, which will provide opportunities for government and industry to experiment with advanced UAS operations and test new forms of airspace management. Governments that are i

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Cessna SkyCourier Unveiled By Textron Aviation

FedEx Express Signs As Launch Customer For Up To 100 Aircraft

Textron Aviation has introduced a new twin-engine, high-wing, large-utility turboprop – the Cessna SkyCourier 408. FedEx Express has signed on as the launch customer for up to 100 aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 50 cargo aircraft and options for 50 more. Entry into service for the clean-sheet design Cessna SkyCourier is planned for 2020.

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Coptrz To Provide UAS For Devon & Cornwall Police And Dorset Police

Force Will Employ A Full-Time UAS Pilot, Create Dedicated Unit

Coptrz, which is a full service UAS company, will be the exclusive supplier of UAS and accompanying technologies for the United Kingdom's Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police (the force). This announcement comes after the force announced earlier this year that it will employ full-time UAS pilots and create a dedicated UAS unit.

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Report: Drone Market Worth $48.88 Billion By 2023

Compound Annual Growth Rate Forecast At 18.32 Percent During The Period

According to the new market research report on "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Drones Market by Type (Fixed Wing, VTOL, STUAS, MALE, HALE), Payload (Up to 150 and 600 kg), Component (Camera, Sensor), Application (Media & Entertainment, Precision Agriculture), and Geography - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets , the market is expected to grow from $17.82 Billion in 2017 to $48.88 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 18.32% during the forecast period.

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Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN Enters Service

Will Power All Variants Of The Dreamliner Family

Rolls-Royce has announced the entry into service of its Trent 1000 TEN engine. The engine is designed to power all variants of the Dreamliner family, including the new 787-10. The engine incorporates new technologies to deliver increased thrust and improved efficiency for the aircraft.

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Ontario Political Candidate Would Roll Back Aviation Taxes

Announcement Welcomed Cautiously By Canada's National Airlines Council

During his campaign to become Premier of the Ontario Provincial Government in Canada, Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate Patrick Brown has released a package of tax cuts that would include a rollback of the province's aviation fuel tax.

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Hartzell Engine Technologies Acquires South Wind Aircraft Cabin Heaters

Will Enable Hartzell Engine Technologies To Improve Support For Aircraft Owners Affected By The Recent FAA AD On South Wind Cabin Heaters.

Hartzell Engine Technologies has purchased the assets associated with South Wind aircraft cabin heaters from Meggitt (Troy), Inc.

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U.K. Drone Bill Would Increase Police Authority To Confiscate Aircraft

Draft Bill Should Be Published Next Spring

A drone regulation bill recently unveiled in the U.K. would give police broad powers to seize drones and drone parts if an operator is suspected of flying the aircraft illegally.

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Ornge And Air Georgian Finalize Pilot Flow-Through Agreement

Provides An Entry Point Into The Air Canada Network

Air Georgian's SOAR program for aviation career awareness, recruitment and retention continues to grow with the addition of Ornge to their operator partnerships. The partnership provides a career pathway for pilots at Ornge to become First Officers with Air Georgian and an entry point into the Air Canada network. After joining Air Georgian, pilots are guaranteed an interview with Air Canada through their Pilot Mobility Agreement (PMA).

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Flat Earther Cancels Planned Manned Launch

Mechanical Problems, No Launch Permit Keep 'Mad' Mike Hughes Grounded

Mechanical problems and bureaucracy are denying a California man the opportunity to win a Darwin Award.

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Drone Pilot Arrested For Leaflet Drop

Flew Over Two Football Stadiums In California In Anti-Media Protest

A man has been arrested for using a drone to drop anti-media leaflets over two NFL games on Sunday. The aircraft was operated over Levi's Stadium in San Francisco during the 49ers-Seattle Seahawks game, and then again over the Coliseum stadium in Oakland, CA where the Denver Broncos were playing the Raiders.

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Chinese-American Artist Launches Private Airline For Artists

Angelhaha Targeted At The Artistic Community

Beginning August 6, a new private airline will begin flying artists to art events around the world, thanks to the entrepreneurship of a Chinese-American artist. The airline is called Angelhaha. The inaugural flight will be from New York to Miami for the Art Basel event.

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PRODUCT: Certain Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400F, and 747-8F series airplanes.

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Santa Monica Airport To Close Dec. 12 For 10 Days

Will Reopen With Shorter Runway

The city of Santa Monica, CA is proceeding with Phase 2 of the runway shortening project at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO), completely closing the airfield for 10 days beginning at 9 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

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Ronald Reagan Holds Memorial Service At Sea

Honors Personnel Lost In COD Accident In Japan

A memorial service in honor of the life and service of Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Chialastri, Lt. Steven Combs and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Bryan Grosso was held aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Nov. 26.

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Pilot Fatally Injured In T-38 Accident Identified

Cause Of The Mishap Is Under Investigation The members involved in the T-38 Talon accident from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Nov. 20, 2017 have been identified. The deceased, Capt. Paul J. Barbour, 32, was the air crew flight equipment flight commander with the 47th Operations Support Squadron and an instructor pilot with the 87th Flying Training Squadron. He was from Van Nuys, California, and is survived by his spouse, mother, father and sister.

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Hainan Airlines Completes Transoceanic Passenger Flight

Beijing To Chicago Flight Lasted 12 Hours And 40 Minutes

The maiden voyage of Hainan Airlines flight HU497 successfully landed at Chicago O'Hare Airport after spending 12 hours and 40 minutes in the air, marking the completion of the first transoceanic passenger flight using biofuels on the Beijing-Chicago route. The 787-8 landed at 1255 local time November 21, demonstrating a solid demonstration of Sino-US cooperation in terms of environmental responsibility.

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AMA Celebrates #GivingTuesday

Pies In The Sky Campaign To Help Reach $225,000 Goal For AMA Foundation Programs

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is participating in #GivingTuesday on November 28 as part of its goal to raise $225,000 for benevolent programs funded by the AMA Foundation.

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U.S. Senate Tax Bill Would Punish Persian Gulf Airlines

Provision Added By GA Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) To Crack Down On Tax Exemptions For Foreign Carriers

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) has introduced a provision to be included in the Senate version of a tax reform bill that would target a trio of Persian Gulf Airlines. Georgia is the home of the corporate headquarters of Delta Airlines, which has for years lobbied the U.S. government to revise income tax exemptions afforded to some of its competitors.

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Lone Star Flight Museum Ready For #Givingtuesday

Officially Opened In Houston In Late September After Move From Galveston, TX

The recently-reopened Lone Star Flight Museum has been accepting visitors since late September, and is now fully up and operating at its new, $38 million home at Ellington Airport.

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Airborne-Unmanned 11.21.17: Resolute Eagle UAS, Aerotain Skye, Novus Unmanned 17

Also: Mars Drone, ASTM Drones Standards, Huerta Reflects On His Tenure, UAS Delivers Acceptance Letters

On Nov. 8, PAE ISR’s Resolute Eagle UAS completed its first commercial airspace flight. The flight took place at the Pan-Pacific UAS Test Range—located at Pendleton Airport in Oregon—operating under a FAA Certificate of Waiver. A Group 3 fixed wing tactical UAS, the Resolute Eagle is known for delivering advanced performance in payload capacity, available power, and a small logistical footprint to support various types of missions. The FAA has granted a waiver from the agency’s

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.28.17)

“The 10-day closure and runway shortening will have a significant impact on the local companies that rely on SMO, small businesses at the airport and operators that depend on SMO as a gateway to the Los Angeles area. That role has earned SMO a ‘reliever’ designation by the FAA.” Source: Stacy Howard, NBAA Western regional representative.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.28.17): Critical Altitude

The maximum altitude under standard atmospheric conditions at which a turbocharged engine can produce its rated horsepower.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.28.17)

Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is a non-profit organization section 501(c)(3) founded in 1976 to enhance, advance, and promote education opportunities in aviation.

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