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August 27, 2024

Airborne 08.19.24: SmartSky Kaput, Unlicensed Pilot/Cub Fatal, Wright Bros Fire

Also: Guimbal Cabri G2, SpaceX Rebuts CNBC, ‘Disgruntled’ Worker Crashes Plane, Zipline Fined

Tough Times... Effective August 16, 2024, SmartSky Networks has ceased all business operations. The provider ultimately stated that they were unable to continue to finance their mission. SmartSky Networks went public with their in-flight connectivity mission in 2014. After several delays, their mobile broadband network officially went live towards the end of 2021. An aircraft accident was reported near Hawkins County, Tennessee, where the pilot and sole occupant, race car driver Scott Bloomquist, was reported killed. Bloomquist was not a licensed pil

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Airborne 08.19.24: SmartSky Kaput, Unlicensed Pilot/Cub Fatal, Wright Bros Fire

Also: Guimbal Cabri G2, SpaceX Rebuts CNBC, ‘Disgruntled’ Worker Crashes Plane, Zipline Fined

Tough Times... Effective August 16, 2024, SmartSky Networks has ceased all business operations. The provider ultimately stated that they were unable to continue to finance their mission. SmartSky Networks went public with their in-flight connectivity mission in 2014. After several delays, their mobile broadband network officially went live towards the end of 2021. An aircraft accident was reported near Hawkins County, Tennessee, where the pilot and sole occupant, race car driver Scott Bloomquist, was reported killed. Bloomquist was not a licen

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.27.24)

Aero Linx: EAA Warbirds of America The EAA Warbirds of America, a division of the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a family of owners, pilots and enthusiasts of “warbirds,” or ex-military aircraft. Our purpose is: (a) To promote and encourage the preservation and operation of World War II and other such aircraft that are representative of military aviation operations, and (b) to educate its members and other interested persons in methods of safe operation and maintenance of World War II and other such aircraft that are representative of military aviation operations.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.27.24): Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts

Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts Portray the aeronautical data which is required to execute an instrument approach to an airport. These charts depict the procedures, including all related data, and the airport diagram. Each procedure is designated for use with a specific type of electronic navigation system including NDB, TACAN, VOR, ILS RNAV and GLS. These charts are identified by the type of navigational aid(s)/equip.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.27.24)

“We are thrilled to expand our widebody fleet with these three 747-8Fs, following the four 747-400Fs we acquired and placed with customers under long-term agreements earlier this year. Our growth in this aircraft type underscores Atlas’ commitment to the 747-freighter platform and the value it provides our customers, including significant payload capacity and unique nose-loading capability.” Source: Michael Steen, CFO of Atlas Air Worldwide, explaining some of the reasoning behind their acquisition of additional 747-8Fs. 

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