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October 08, 2019

Airborne 10.07.19: Warbirds Attacked, Bell 360 Invictus, UPS Flight Forward

Also: NASA All-Electric Experimental A/C, AAL PIlots Seek Lost Pay, AME Convicted, Master Instructors

In an age where the internet provides instant gratification for anyone, no matter how ill-informed, to display their aero-ignorance, it should come as no shock to anyone that the warbird community is taking some serious hits after the tragic Collings Foundation B-17 crash last week. With the NTSB barely having gotten a start on the arduous task of investigation, some familiar anti-aviation names are popping up with instant judgements on the accident which took seven lives. One of the most egregious occu

Airborne-Unmanned 10.08.19: UPS Certified!, UAV v Fugitive, Shapeshifting Drone

Also: DroneResponders Program, Drone Detection Technology, UAV Herbicide Spraying, Hydrogen-Powered 3D-Printed Drone

It’s a first... The FAA has awarded air carrier and operator certification to a UAS delivery company, UPS Flight Forward. “This is a big step forward in safely integrating unmanned aircraft systems into our airspace, expanding access to healthcare in North Carolina and building on the success of the national UAS Integration Pilot Program to maintain American leadership in unmanned aviation,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. A human trafficker who esc

Airborne-Unmanned 10.08.19: UPS Certified!, UAV v Fugitive, Shapeshifting Drone

Also: DroneResponders Program, Drone Detection Technology, UAV Herbicide Spraying, Hydrogen-Powered 3D-Printed Drone

It’s a first... The FAA has awarded air carrier and operator certification to a UAS delivery company, UPS Flight Forward. “This is a big step forward in safely integrating unmanned aircraft systems into our airspace, expanding access to healthcare in North Carolina and building on the success of the national UAS Integration Pilot Program to maintain American leadership in unmanned aviation,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. A human trafficker who escaped from a Chinese prison camp in 2002 was captured recently by Chinese authorities who used a drone to help locate the fugitive. Chinese authorities announced the capture of Son

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Pipistrel Appoints The Largest Flight School In Africa As The New Distributor

43 Air School Has Chosen Pipistrel To Become The Provider Of Their New Fleet

Pipistrel and 43 Air School are proud to announce the formation of a unique partnership which will revolutionize general aviation in South Africa & Portugal by bringing most innovative and highest quality products, which will prove themselves in the one most demanding training environments, effective immediately.

National Poll Shows Opposition To Proposed Increases In Airport Traveler Tax

Some 80 Percent Of Registered Voters Polled Against The Tax Hike

Some airport executives and some members of Congress have called for an increase to the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) – a tax that travelers pay when using U.S. airports. By law, the tax is currently capped at $4.50 per flight segment and $18 per roundtrip flight per passenger, but the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure is considering legislation that would increase the tax, possibly removing the cap entirely.

First All-Female Space Walk Rescheduled For Oct. 21

EVA Was Postponed In March Due To Lack Of Appropriate Space Suits

An ISS EVA originally scheduled in March has been rescheduled for October 21 now that there are space suits that fit the astronauts are available on the station.

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Bristow Group's Plan Of Reorganization Confirmed By Court

Company Expects To Consummate Its Reorganization By October 31, 2019

On October 4, 2019, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas confirmed the Bristow Group's Amended Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") and indicated that it will enter a written order to this effect. The Company expects to consummate its financial restructuring process and successfully emerge from Chapter 11 by October 31, 2019.

Heathrow Hub Lawyers Write To U.K. Secretary Of State For Transport Grant Shapps

Demand 'Section 6' Review Of Third Runway

DAC Beachcroft, the legal adviser to Heathrow Hub, the independent plan to expand Heathrow airport via an extended northern runway (ENR), has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, to demand he conducts an urgent Section 6 review of the Government’s decision to support the rival 3rd Runway (the North West Runway “NWR”), promoted by the airport’s owners.

P&W Awarded with $5.7B F135 Production Contract

Engine Powers All Variants Of The F-35 Lighting II Airplane

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a production contract for the 12th and 13th lots of F135 propulsion systems, powering all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

Denver Hosts 2019 TBMOPA Convention

More Than 100 TBM Aircraft Of All Types Represented At The Event

The TBM Owners and Pilots Association’s (TBMOPA) 2019 convention brought together TBM owners and their Daher-built very fast turboprop aircraft from around the world, underscoring this annual gathering’s importance as one of the largest such meetings for a turbine aircraft type.

Coast Guard Rescues Two Pilots From Helicopter Accidents

Gyrocopter And Polk County Sheriff's Helo Made Hard Landings Near Ft. Meade, FL

The Coast Guard rescued two pilots from two separate helicopter accidents near Ft. Meade, Florida, Thursday afternoon. Rescued are Polk County Deputy Lavon Hughes and a gyrocopter pilot.

Ascent Vision Continues To Grow Counter UAS Solutions Business

Receives Contracts Valued At More Than $40 Million Over The Past Year

Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) continues its steady growth in the counter UAS (CUAS) market. Over the past 12 months, AVT has received contracts for over $40 million in products and services to support anti-drone initiatives around the world. In a technology-saturated market, with very few counter UAS contracts being awarded, AVT has become globally recognized as a leading provider of portable, on-the-move counter UAS solutions.

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FAA Grants STC For Viasat's Dual-Band In-Flight Connectivity System

Approved For Installation In Bombardier Global 5000/6000/GEX Family

The FAA has granted an STC to StandardAero for the installation of the Viasat dual-band (Ku-Ka) business aviation in-flight connectivity (IFC) system, certifying its use on the Bombardier Global 5000/6000/GEX family of business jets. At all stages of flight, crew and passengers aboard the Global 5000/6000/GEX family of aircraft are now able to enjoy advanced streaming services including Viasat Unlimited Streaming, participate in conference calls and leverage other business and entertainment applications.

Female Aviators Took To The Sky In Honor Of Women’s History Month

Flight Took Place In March From Ellsworth AFB

A B-1 taxied on the flight line at Ellsworth Air Force Base, preparing to takeoff. What made this flight unique was not the mission – to train and hone the Airmen’s skills while they flew in the local area. What made this March 21 flight remarkable was that the entire aircrew was comprised of female aviators from the 34th Bomb Squadron.

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Airborne-Unmanned 10.01.19: AUVSI Hill Day, Hydrogen-Powered Drone, Drone Safety

Also: WASP Aerostats, WavDrone Acquired, Skymagic Drone Show, CBP Selects Citadel

One of the biggest topics of discussion during AUVSI’s annual Hill Day on Wednesday, Sept. 25 was remote identification and the progress, or lack thereof, on this rulemaking. Many in the UAS community believe the FAA is moving too slow on the rules for remote ID. These sentiments were echoed by Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), the ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “I think that has a lot to do with the simple fact that I don’t think they really know which direction they’re going,” Graves said. It has not previously been done in Dutch airspace: NLR is flying a h

FAA Questions Lack Of 'Manual' Piloting Skills With ICAO

Says Many Pilots Rely Too Heavily On Aircraft Automation

The FAA has called the manual piloting skills of some pilots into question in a working paper presented to the ICAO 40th General Assembly.

NATA Launches Initiative To Combat Illegal Charter Operations

NATA Illegal Charter Task Force Part Of The Organization's Air Charter Committee

NATA, along with its Air Charter Committee, launched an initiative to combat illegal charter, addressing a growing concern among members and industry. This initiative reinforces the association's ongoing efforts in opposing a serious threat to air charter and the public that is often difficult to identify due to the use of deceptive and convoluted agreements.

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First Female Fighter Pilot To Deliver NBAA-BACE Keynote

Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt On The Schedule For Oct. 23 Speech

U.S. Air Force Major General Jeannie M. Leavitt, who holds the distinction of being the nation’s first female fighter pilot, will deliver the Day 2 Keynote on Oct. 23 at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), set for Oct. 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

United Airlines Launches New Pilot Recruitment And Development Program

Aviate Offers The Industry's Fastest Path From College To First Officer

United Airlines has announced the launch of Aviate, its new pilot recruitment program and career website, offering aspiring and established pilots more opportunities and the fastest paths to achieving their dreams and becoming a United First Officer and, ultimately, Captain. The program's signature, structured career pathways offer pilots at all stages of their journey – from college training to regional airline flying – the most direct path to flying for United, as well as the quickest progression from college to the rank of first officer of any major airline program in the industry.

China’s Sichuan Dahua Acquires Austria’s ‘ArrowCopter’

Production To Remain In Austria, Company Says

Sichuan Dahua General Aircraft Manufacturing Company of China has successfully acquired the entire assets of leading European gyrocopter company, ArrowCopter. The transaction was brokered by consultants Aerospace Investments Co. Ltd (U.K.) and Silk Wings Aviation (Beijing), who are now actively assisting in the completion phase. The deal follows the recent conclusion of a formal agreement in an insolvency court in Austria.

Private Aviation Safety Leaders Conduct First Annual Industry Safety Symposium

Part 135 Operators Meet To Share and Discuss Real-World Best Practices to Improve Safety

Jet Linx recently hosted private aviation industry leaders for a first annual Safety Symposium. Held in conjunction with the opening of Jet Linx's new private terminal at Teterboro Airport, the event's objective was to share, educate and advance safety efforts in Part 135 operations. Topics discussed during the event included the enhancement of an effective Safety Management System (SMS), the minimization of safety risk components and the avoidance of pilot fatigue.

Online Fundraiser Established For B-17 Accident Survivor

Nearly $18,000 Raised In Five Days For Mitchell Melton

A fundraising campaign has been established on Facebook for Mitchell Melton, one of the survivors of last Wednesday's accident involving a Collings Foundation B-17 in Connecticut.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.08.19)

"As the use of automation increases in aircraft design, it is important to consider how ICAO Standards and guidance should evolve to ensure that pilot training programs align with technological advancements. Further study of the issues surrounding automation in the flight deck could enhance the safety of flight operations worldwide." Source: Excerpt from an FAA paper presented to the ICAO during the recent 40th General Assembly.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.08.19): Minimum Fuel

Indicates that an aircraft’s fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay. This is not an emergency situation but merely indicates an emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.08.19)

Boeing releases video of newest F-15EX fighter jet

The U.S. aerospace giant Boeing released video of its newest F-15EX Advanced Eagle fighter jets.

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