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November 21, 2024

Airborne 11.13.24: Aeroflot Parking Tkt!, DB Cooper Conference, Airliner Gunfire

Also: FAA v Int'l Jumpers, Unleaded AvGas, Autonomous Blackhawk, Wally Funk!

In an apparent case of poor timing, or poor planning, an Aeroflot Airbus A320 was finally able to depart the Munich International Airport in June 2024, 834 days after it landed shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. But only after a parking fee of €460,000 (about $493,000) had been paid. Seattle’s Museum of Flight is gearing up to host the 2024 D.B. Copper Conference, led by D.B. Cooper Events, from November 15 to 17. This event will host a variety of experts and discussions to provide new information on the industry’s only unsolved hijacking case. The D.B. Coope

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Airborne 11.13.24: Aeroflot Parking Tkt!, DB Cooper Conference, Airliner Gunfire

Also: FAA v Int'l Jumpers, Unleaded AvGas, Autonomous Blackhawk, Wally Funk!

In an apparent case of poor timing, or poor planning, an Aeroflot Airbus A320 was finally able to depart the Munich International Airport in June 2024, 834 days after it landed shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. But only after a parking fee of €460,000 (about $493,000) had been paid. Seattle’s Museum of Flight is gearing up to host the 2024 D.B. Copper Conference, led by D.B. Cooper Events, from November 15 to 17. This event will host a variety of experts and discussions to provide new information on the industry’s only unsolved hijacking case. The D.B

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Airborne-NextGen 11.12.24: Japan AirTaxis, MQ-20 Avenger Demo, Starship 6 Ready

Also: Drone V Power Grid, CAE Launches Prodigy, ISS Cargo Launch, Joby Overseas

Archer Aviation and Soracle Corporation are working together to bring electric air mobility to Japan. Their new agreement includes up to 100 new aircraft, totaling around $500 million. This aims to help alleviate congestion and improve transportation in Japanese cities where ground travel is limited by traffic or terrain. General Atomics has completed a successful demonstration of its MQ-20 Avenger UAS to perform commanded autonomous maneuvers in a demonstration with the U.S. Navy (USN). The Navy used its MD-5 Ground Control Station (GCS) along with Lockheed Martin&rsq

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NTSB Prelim: Cub Crafters Inc CC18-180

Pilot Reported... He Was Unable To Move The Flight Control Stick Forward And The Airplane Started Climbing Aggressively

On November 2, 2024, about 1436 Alaska daylight time, a Cub Crafters CC18-180 airplane, N55PK, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at the Lake Hood Airport (LHD) Anchorage, Alaska. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight. The accident airplane was owned by the US Department of the Interior and operated by the National Park Service.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.21.24)

Aero Linx: Alaska Aviation Museum The Alaska Aviation Museum is located in the heart of Alaska aviation. It sits on the south shore of Lake Hood, the busiest seaplane base in the world, with more than 87,000 takeo?s and landings per year. A half-mile away is Ted Stevens International Airport, the air crossroads of the world. You can watch takeo?s and landings right from the museum. The museum presents one of the finest displays of Alaskan aviation history with interactive displays, memorabilia, photographs, films and artifacts from personal collections of Alaska’s pioneer aviators.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.21.24): Terminal Arrival Area (TAA)

Terminal Arrival Area (TAA) The TAA is controlled airspace established in conjunction with the Standard or Modified T and I RNAV approach configurations. In the standard TAA, there are three areas: straight-in, left base, and right base. The arc boundaries of the three areas of the TAA are published portions of the approach and allow aircraft to transition from the en route structure direct to the nearest IAF. TAAs will also eliminate or reduce feeder routes, departure extensions, and procedure turns or course reversal. 

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.21.24)

“As previously announced, we are adjusting our workforce levels to align with our financial reality and a more focused set of priorities. We are committed to ensuring our employees have support during this challenging time.” The company added that, "...eligible employees will receive severance pay, career transition services, and subsidized health care benefits up to 3 months after exiting the company.” Source: From a Boeing statement acknowledging pending layoffs... 

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