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March 23, 2017

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The third aircraft in the Cessna Citation Longitude flight test program recently completed its first flight. Test pilots Corey Eckhart and UJ Pesonen, along with flight test engineer Mike Bradfield, successfully tested various systems throughout the one-hour and 40-minute flight. The aircraft will be used in the program for avionics and systems development, as well as collecting flight simulator data. The company has started assembly line flow in the company’s east campus Plant IV manufacturing faci

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The Canadian government has recently released new regulations for recreational drone operators that carry hefty penalties for violators... Even more so than those here in the US. The new rules apply to aircraft weighing between about half a pound and 77 pounds being flown non-commercially. Under the rules, recreational drones may not be flown higher than 90 meters above the ground; closer than 75 meters from buildings, vehicles, vessels, animals, people/crowds; and closer than 9 kilometers from the center of any "aerodrome"... d

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AMA Drone Report 03.23.17: New Canada Drone Regs, 'Anti-Drone' Race, Tiny Whoop

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ATCA Supports Full Funding Of Contract Tower Program

Supports Appropriation Of Not Less That $159 Million For Operations

Earlier this month, the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) joined industry groups in urging Congress to fully fund the FAA's Contract Tower Program as part of its FY 2018 appropriations bill.

Says GA 'Plays A Vital Role In The State's Response To Emergencies'

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has declared March 2017 as “General Aviation Month.” In Tennessee, general aviation contributes more than $2.5 billion to that state’s economy each year.

Bristow Forms New Search And Rescue Consortium For The Gulf Of Mexico

Will Provide Medevac And SAR Services In The Region

Bristow U.S. has been awarded a contract with Shell Offshore, Inc., a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell (Shell), for medevac and search and rescue (SAR) services in the Gulf of Mexico.

Calls Tiny UAV 'The Ultimate Selfie Drone'

There's a new small drone on the market that its maker is calling the "Ultimate Selfie Drone." The Xplorer Mini Drone has been introduced to UAV hobbyists in the North American market. Its customized body covers, intelligent flight control, multi flight control modes and the XIRO Xplore app, make the compact Xplorer Mini the perfect travel companion to capture and share photos or videos of people, places or things.

Designed As An Energy-Saving Feature

The latest innovation to come out of Amazon's Prime Air Delivery program is a single-blade rotor for delivery drones, for which the company has received a patent.

Super Tucanos Now Stationed In Kabul

Four A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft arrived for duty at Kabul Air Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017, where they will be used by the Afghan Air Force for close-air attack, air interdiction, escort and armed reconnaissance.

Future Market Insights Predicts Substantial Growth During Through 2026

The need for improving surveillance abilities of airport facilities in the world has triggered the growth in adoption of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) flight tracking systems.

Carries Sunscreen To Participants In The MARS2017 Conference In CA

The first package delivery by Amazon Prime in the U.S. was a box of sunscreen for participants in the MARS2017 conference in Palm Springs, CA.

Embraer Legacy 450 Sets Speed Records Between California And Hawaii

NAA Confirms Records Set On Both Outbound And Return Flights

Embraer’s Legacy 450 mid-light business jet set speed records on its recent flights between California and Hawaii, according to the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The Hawaii trip was a first for both the aircraft and the passengers from Calgary-based AirSprint, which operates Canada’s largest fractional aircraft fleet and was the Canadian launch customer for the Legacy 450.

Participants Will Try To Take Down As Many Competitors Drones As Possible

To incorporate drones in our lives in a good and safe way, we need anti-drone instruments. On 4 December the TU Delft Micro Air Vehicle Lab (MAVLab) will therefore host the first ever anti-drone competition DroneClash. During this competition, participants use their own drone(s) to take down as many other drones as possible. They also need to avoid a whole series of anti-drone interventions. Teams who wish to take part in the competition can register from this week.

Would Be Used To Standardize V-22 Osprey Aircraft

Boeing has applied for a $30 million state redevelopment grant from the state of Pennsylvania to convert a vacant industrial building at its Ridley Park campus into an aircraft modification facility.

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Reaffirms Congressional Commitment To Space Science And Exploration

President Donald Trump has signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 into law. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation reaffirms Congress’ commitment to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and space science and exploration.

Seeks Ideas For Obtaining Funding From UAV Users

In a memo dated March 7, 2017, the FAA asks its Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) - Task Group 3 to explore ways to increase funding for the integration of UAVs into the National Airspace.

NTSB Releases Investigative Update On Rejected Takeoff, Runway Excursion

Aircraft Came To A Stop About 1,000 Feet Past The Runway Threshold

The NTSB has issued an investigative update for the March 8, 2017, rejected takeoff and runway excursion at Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Files Amicus Brief With The U.S. Supreme Court

The NBAA this week filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Fifth Circuit decision on the IRS’s incorrect assessment of federal excise tax (FET) on management fees paid to fractional aircraft providers. In the 2016 decision, the Fifth Circuit upheld a ruling that monthly management fees charged by FlexJet, once owned by Bombardier Aerospace, were subject to FET.

Workshops Targeted To Those Who Want To Learn More About The Engines

During the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo 2017 in Florida, the Rotax Flying and Safety Club (RFSC) and BRP-Rotax are offering information sessions conducted by experienced RFSC instructors at the 2017 Sun ‘n Fun free of charge.

Event Taking Place In Virginia Next Week

The FAA reminds everyone there is less than a week left to register at a discounted rate for the 2017 UAS Symposium, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA, from March 27 to 29.

Releases Annual Aerospace Forecast Report

The FAA has released its annual Aerospace Forecast Report Fiscal Years 2017 to 2037, which projects sustained and continued growth in nearly every aspect of air transportation from general aviation private flying to large commercial airline passenger levels.

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The Canadian government had released new regulations for recreational drone operators that carry hefty penalties for violators. The new rules apply to aircraft weighing between about half a pound and 77 pounds being flown non-commercially. Under the rules, recreational drones may not be flown higher than 90 meters (about 295 feet) above the ground; closer than 75 meters (about 245 feet) from buildings, vehicles, vessels, animals, people/crowds; and closer than 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) from

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.23.17)

"With President Trump’s signature on the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017, we put America back on a path to being a global leader in space. " Source: House Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX).

The term “ATS Route” is a generic term that includes “VOR Federal airways,” “colored Federal airways,” “jet routes,” and “RNAV routes.”

FAA Office of Policy, International Affairs and Environment

The Office of Policy, International Affairs, and Environment (APL) leads FAA's efforts to increase the safety and capacity of the global aerospace system in an environmentally sound manner.