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More Rumors Fly Around DJI Spark Unveiling

Event Planned For New York On May 24

DJI will be holding an event in New York City on May 24th, and there is a lot of speculation that it is to unveil the DJI Spark selfie drone.

Two Students Earn EAA/Daher Intern Scholarships

Recipients Will Work Overseas At Daher Facility In France

Michelle Peterson of Madison, Wisconsin, and Nathaniel Graham of Centennial, Colorado, will receive the work internships of a lifetime, as they are the recipients of this year’s EAA/Daher International Scholarships.

Legendary Astronaut Retires From NASA

Anna Fisher Was The First Mom In Space

Anna Fisher, a member of NASA's first astronaut class to include women and the first mother in space, has retired after more than three decades of service to the agency.

Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop Receives STC For Cessna Cardinals

Provides For Installation On C-177RG Aircraft

The FAA has granted an STC to Hartzell Propeller for the installation of its composite Trailblazer prop on Cessna Cardinals. The approval covers retractable gear normally aspirated and turbonormalized C-177RG Cardinals with IO-360s and IO-390s engines.

Harris Poll: United Airlines' Corporate Reputation Takes A Nose Dive

Negative Perceptions Of Company's Reputation Jump 500 Percent In April

Negative perceptions of United Airlines' corporate reputation increased 500 percent following the April 9 passenger incident, according to new research from The Harris Poll. Forty-two percent of U.S. consumers said United has a "bad" or "very bad" reputation when surveyed in April, compared to seven percent in late 2016.

UAVT Turboprop Engine On Display At AUVSI Xponential 2017

Installed In A Navmar ArcticShark Drone

UAV Turbines, Inc (UAVT) and Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) are pleased to announce that an ArcticShark aircraft fitted with a UAVT micro-turboprop propulsion system will be on display at the Dallas AUVSI Xponential show from May 8-11.

DRL Selects Fitchburg, MA As Site For 2017 Allianz World Championships

Race Was Conducted April 13, To Be Aired On Cable Sports Networks In June

Fitchburg and North Central Massachusetts have been selected by the Drone Racing League (DRL) as the official New England site of one of its six 2017 Allianz World Championship races that culminate in a winner-take-all World Championship event, according to the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce.

Mentor Meetings Offered Free At ASCEND Drone Business Conference

Continues Focus On Applicable Knowledge With New Offering Of One-On-One Mentor Meetings

The ASCEND Drone Business Conference & Expo is offering an opportunity for one-on-one meetings with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) experts who will help address business challenges or offer advice about advancing a career using drone technology.

NBAA Names Recipients Of 2017 Maintenance Scholarships

Maintenance Conference Runs Through Thursday

The NBAA’s Maintenance Committee is awarding the 2017 Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarships (TRACS) at the association’s annual Maintenance Conference, which runs through Thursday, May 4, in West Palm Beach, FL.

FAA Warns Pilots, Operators About Potential Improper Maintenance

Company Returned Articles To Service Despite Revocation Of Air Agency Certificate

The FAA has published a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) to alert aircraft owners, operators, air agencies, and maintenance technicians of improper maintenance performed on aircraft accessories/articles by Thunder Airmotive, Inc. (Thunder), which previously held Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Agency Certificate No. ZK3R027M.

San Diego Air & Space Museum Hosts 'Fly Your Ride' Competition

A Record 130 Middle School And High School Teams Compete In STEM-Based Flying Car Finals

More than 130 local middle school and high school teams competed in Fly Your Ride, a STEM-based flying car competition at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park recently.

CAE Extends Its North American Pilot Training Capacity In Minneapolis St-Paul

New Facility Will Support Regional Airline Customers

CAE announced at the 2017 World Aviation Training Conference and Tradeshow (WATS) the extension of its North American training footprint in Minneapolis St-Paul, Minnesota, USA. Through this centre, CAE has extended its ability to support regional airline customers, including Endeavor Air and Compass Airlines, as well as Sun Country Airlines with their growing pilot training needs.

Aero-TV: The Art of the Possible - Bell Helicopter's FCX-001

Bell Looks To The Future With FCX-001 Vertical Lift Aircraft…

Bell Helicopter took the wraps off a very forward-looking helicopter design at Heli-EXPO 2017 in Dallas, Texas, in March. Mitch Snyder, President and CEO of Bell Helicopters, said in his speech while unveiling the FCX-001 that the aircraft represents only a glimpse of what is going on with Bell's Innovation Team. "This isn't a production aircraft reveal," Snyder said, "but rather a 3-D roadmap for the future."

First Feather Flight Of VSS Unity Completed

Flight Testing On New Spacecraft Reaches Milestone

VSS Unity, the sub-orbital spacecraft that Virgin Galactic hopes will one day carry tourists to the fringe of space, reached a major milestone Monday with the successful completion of its first feather flight.

FAA Cautions Pilots About Third-Party Checklists

SAFO Recommends Comparing Any Such Checklist Against Manufacturer's Publication

The FAA has published a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) informing pilots and operators of the potential risks of purchasing a commercially available checklist, obtaining a free download, or developing their own aircraft checklist in lieu of using the checklist contained in the manufacturer’s Pilot Operating Handbook (POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM).

Weaponized Drone Bill Dies In Connecticut Legislature

Would Have Allowed Police To Operate Armed Drones

A bill that would have allowed police to place stun guns or more deadly weapons on drones died in a legislative committee when it was put on "hold" by the three co-chairs of the panel.

Orbital ATK Completes Successful Development Test For Orion LAS Motor

Test Demonstrates Attitude Control Motor Design Meets Human-Rated Requirements

Another milestone has been reached in the development of the Attitude Control Motor (ACM) for NASA’s Orion spacecraft Launch Abort System (LAS). Members of the NASA and Lockheed Martin team were on hand to witness the successful ACM test conducted by Orbital ATK, which demonstrated the motor’s power to steer the LAS during a mission-abort scenario.

Five Receive Master Instructor Designation In April

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Four instructors have renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of April, while one received the designation for the first time.

Airports Partnership Calls On Canadians to Make Their Voices Heard

Push Continues To 'Stop The Sell-Off' Of Canada's Airports To Private Investors

Calgary, Ottawa and Vancouver international airports have launched a new tool on their website that will allow Canadians to let their Member of Parliament (MP) know that they oppose the sell-off of Canada's major airports to private investors.

First EASA / CAAC Safety Conference Promotes Aviation Safety Improvements

Marks A New High Point In Aviation Ties Between The Two Nations

The Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Mr Patrick Ky and the Vice Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Mr Li Jian held a joined Safety Conference organized by the two organizations last week, bringing together leading CEOs from the European and Chinese aviation industry. The conference marks a new high in aviation ties between Europe and China. These have steadily grown closer over recent years.

Airborne 05.02.17: Cubs 2 Oshkosh 2017!, 100MP DJI Drone, XPONENTIAL 2017 Live!

Also: Southwest Ends Overbooking, Aero-Calendar, ALPA, Ground School, Japan Air Commuter, uAvionix, Rolls-Royce

The Cubs are returning to AirVenture in large numbers again in 2017 in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the iconic airplane. On the website cubs2osh.com, organizers of the event say that the mass arrival will take place Sunday morning, July 23 originating from Hartford Municipal Airport (KHXF) in Hartford, WI northeast of Milwaukee. The 2017 80th Cub celebration is in the planning stages, according to the website. Many of the highlights of the 75th will be repeated such as the mass fligh

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.03.17)

"Full analysis of the data from today’s flight will, as always, take time; but initial reports from the pilots and from mission control are extremely encouraging." Source: Excerpt from a blog post from Virgin Galactic following the successful feather test of VSS Unity.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.03.17): Flight Termination

The intentional and deliberate process of terminating the flight of a UA in the event of an unrecoverable lost link, loss of control, or other failure that compromises the safety of flight.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.03.17)

Editorial: Toms River Drone Ban Written to Appease One Influential Resident

The website Ocean County Politics writes that the near-complete drone ban passed in Toms River, NJ was hastily put together due to the council’s empathy for Kathy Durante, according to Toms River Councilman Jeffrey R. Carr (Ward 3).

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Anna Fisher Was The First Mom In Space

Provides For Installation On C-177RG Aircraft

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Negative Perceptions Of Company's Reputation Jump 500 Percent In April

Installed In A Navmar ArcticShark Drone

Race Was Conducted April 13, To Be Aired On Cable Sports Networks In June

Continues Focus On Applicable Knowledge With New Offering Of One-On-One Mentor Meetings

Maintenance Conference Runs Through Thursday

Company Returned Articles To Service Despite Revocation Of Air Agency Certificate

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A Record 130 Middle School And High School Teams Compete In STEM-Based Flying Car Finals

New Facility Will Support Regional Airline Customers

Bell Looks To The Future With FCX-001 Vertical Lift Aircraft…

Flight Testing On New Spacecraft Reaches Milestone

SAFO Recommends Comparing Any Such Checklist Against Manufacturer's Publication

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Would Have Allowed Police To Operate Armed Drones

Test Demonstrates Attitude Control Motor Design Meets Human-Rated Requirements

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Push Continues To 'Stop The Sell-Off' Of Canada's Airports To Private Investors

Marks A New High Point In Aviation Ties Between The Two Nations

Also: Southwest Ends Overbooking, Aero-Calendar, ALPA, Ground School, Japan Air Commuter, uAvionix, Rolls-Royce

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