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December 10, 2019

Airborne 12.09.19: DroneStrike... Or Not?, Rotax 2020 Fly-In, ICAS 2019

Also: Pensacola NAS Tragedy, DHS May Require Pix, UAL Leadership Shift, NASA Parker Solar Probe

While no actual physical or visual evidence has been confirmed at this point, a drone is being blamed for the damage to a news helicopter in Southern California. The crew of the KABC Air7 HD news gathering helicopter made an emergency landing Thursday after ‘something’ struck the helicopter's tail. Despite the current lack of substantiation, nonetheless, the crew believes their aircraft was hit by a drone. The new helo was flying at an altitude of about 1,100 feet when the crew heard a "pop," then

Airborne-Unmanned 12.10.19: EHang In-City Demo, ISO Standards, DroneStrike?

Also: Drone Aviation-ComSovereign, Public Safety UAS Training, Disaster Management, NCDOT Drone Program

EHang has announced its strategic partnership with property developer Heli Chuangxin Real Estate Co. to build out a UAM demonstration project in Guangzhou. This is a major milestone as EHang prepares for the launch of commercial operations of its much-anticipated autonomous flying taxis. Heli Chuangxin and EHang have committed themselves to building the world's first commercial in-city sightseeing UAM route. On November 30, two passenger-grade AAVs of the two-seater EHang 216 model performed simultane

Airborne-Unmanned 12.10.19: EHang In-City Demo, ISO Standards, DroneStrike?

Also: Drone Aviation-ComSovereign, Public Safety UAS Training, Disaster Management, NCDOT Drone Program

EHang has announced its strategic partnership with property developer Heli Chuangxin Real Estate Co. to build out a UAM demonstration project in Guangzhou. This is a major milestone as EHang prepares for the launch of commercial operations of its much-anticipated autonomous flying taxis. Heli Chuangxin and EHang have committed themselves to building the world's first commercial in-city sightseeing UAM route. On November 30, two passenger-grade AAVs of the two-seater EHang 216 model performed simultaneous flight demos, vertically taking off from and landing at Heli Tiande Centre in Guangzhou on the Centre's opening day. The world’s first ISO approved drone standards have

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New Poll Reveals Americans' High Hopes For - But High Fears Of - Drones

Nearly Half Of Respondents Say Home Delivery Will Be 'Too Dangerous'

The world's largest conference on drones – unmanned flying vehicles increasingly used by governments, industry and individuals – meeting this week in Amsterdam, heard that only a small majority of Americans view drones favorably, and a strong majority have serious safety concerns about them. However, Americans overwhelmingly expect drones to begin home deliveries in the next five to ten years.

FAA SAIB: Bell Helicopter Model 206L Helicopters

Inspections Find Possible Fuselage Cracking And Loose Rivets

The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) following reports of fuselage cracking and possible loose rivets on Bell Model 206L helicopters in an area that currently has no inspection program.

Piper Aircraft Opens Application For 2020 Apprenticeship Program

New Class Will Begin Working In Mid-July

Piper Aircraft has opened the application period for the 2020 Apprenticeship Program. The 2020 group, which will begin in late July will be the second apprenticeship class to begin at Piper Aircraft's world headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. The two-year program includes a combination of on-the-job training as well as classroom instruction designed to qualify the participants as a Journeyman in Aircraft Assembly. Each apprentice is a paid employee of Piper Aircraft and receives a full benefits package.

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Astronaut Assistant CIMON-2 Is On Its Way To The ISS

Will Remain Aboard The Station For Up To Three Years

A new CIMON for the International Space Station (ISS): CIMON-2 (Crew Interactive MObile companioN) lifted off on its journey into space on December 5. This modified version of the astronaut assistant has been equipped for new tasks and was developed and built in Germany. Like its predecessor, CIMON-2 will be deployed in the Columbus European research module. CIMON is a free-flying, spherical technology demonstrator for human-machine interaction and features artificial intelligence.

Santa Monica Mishandled Airport Loans, FAA Finds

Agency Says City Also Mishandled Landing Fees And Leases

The FAA last month released a decision from a 2016 complaint filed by tenants of Santa Monica Airport which found that the city mishandled loans to its airport and discrepancies in leases.

British Pilots Fly Around The World In A Restored Spitfire

Journey Took Four Months, Crossed 30 Countries

A pair of British Pilots have completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth in a restored Spitfire. On December 5th, The Silver Spitfire Longest Flight expedition came to a triumphant end as friends, family, colleagues, and hundreds of fans welcomed G-IRTY home to a frosty Goodwood Aerodrome.

Canadian Transportation Minister Garneau Marks International Civil Aviation Day

Observation Noting The Importance Of Aviation To The Globe Was Held Saturday

The Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued a statement Saturday to mark International Civil Aviation Day.

CAE Introduces CAE TRAX Academy Training Continuum

Designed For Military Student Pilot Training

CAE introduced the CAE TRAX Academy at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC). The integrated and advanced training continuum is designed to deliver faster and more efficient throughput for military student pilot training.

Tuskegee Airman Marks 100th Birthday

Celebrates With A Flight In A GA Airplane

Retired Col. Charles McGee marked his 100th birthday on Saturday, and to celebrate, he went for an airplane ride.

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U.K. Dog Owners Cautioned To Be Aware Of Drones

Pet Dalmation Snatched From Home, Drone Thought To Be Used To Check Out The Property

Dog Owners in the U.K. are being warned to be on the lookout for drones over their properties after a rare liver-and-white dalmation dog was stolen from a home in Leicestershire.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.10.19)

"EAA's mission is growing participation in aviation, and in 2019, after EAA reduced admission costs for students, we saw an increased number of families coming to AirVenture. Inspiring young people and giving them a first look at what's possible in aviation is only achievable if they can get in the gate." Source: Jack J. Pelton, EAA's CEO and chairman of the board.

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Airborne-Unmanned 12.03.19: Elbit MAGNI, NATO Alliance XC, Noodles by Drone

Also: Helios Visions, Gray Eagle ER, Urban Traffic Management, Drone Standards MOU

Elbit Systems is launching MAGNI, a fully autonomous and robust Multi-Rotor VTOL UAS that is designed to significantly enhance the situational awareness capabilities of mobile forces. Compact and light-weight (5.5 pounds) MAGNI enables rapid deployment and launch (in less than 1 minute) from any combat vehicle transforming it to an effective intelligence gathering platform. The MAGNI system includes a thermal payload, a communications suite (dual S-Band or LTE), an automatic coordinate tracking capability as well as a bui

FAA Proposes $3.9 Million Civil Penalty Against Boeing

Alleges Nonconforming Slat Tracks Were Installed On 133 Airplanes

The FAA has proposed a civil penalty of more than $3.9 million against The Boeing Co. for installing nonconforming components on approximately 133 aircraft, which Boeing subsequently presented as ready for airworthiness certification.

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Textron Laying Off An Undisclosed Number Of Workers

Most Will Be Let Go From The Company's Wichita HQ

Textron will be laying off an undisclosed number of workers mainly from its headquarters in Wichita, according to a company spokeswoman.

NASA Posts SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Launch Date Update

Will Not Take Place Before January 4, 2020

NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than Jan. 4, 2020, for a critical In-Flight Abort Test of the Crew Dragon spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, pending U.S. Air Force Eastern Range approval.

FAA: Do Not Aim Laser-Light Displays At The Sky

Creates Safety Risks For Pilots And Passengers

The FAA enjoys the holidays as much as anyone, but warns that holiday laser-light displays aimed at houses become potentially dangerous when aimed into the sky.

EAA Offers Young People Free AirVenture Admission With Boeing Support

Youths 18 And Under Get Through The Gate At No Charge Under Two-Year Program

Young people age 18 and under will be admitted free to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 as a way to introduce more youth to the possibilities in the world of flight. The Boeing Company is financially supporting this effort for the next two years to encourage more aviation-minded families and their children to attend the event that brings more than 10,000 aircraft from around the world to Oshkosh each year.

SkySkopes Launches New Oil And Gas Subsidiary

New Business To Be Headquartered In Minot, ND

UAS flight operator SkySkopes has spun off a new company for UAS-related oilfield operations called SkySkopes Oil & Gas LLC. With a significant amount of UAS flight experience in the Bakken and Permian basins, SkySkopes launches this new division as a single point of contact for all UAS-based oil company needs under one umbrella.

Virgin Galactic Places Main Oxidizer Tank Into Its Next Spaceship

Vehicle A Step Closer Beginning Flight Testing

Virgin Galactic has completed a major milestone in the build of the next spaceship in its fleet. The team has placed the Main Oxidizer Tank (MOT) into the fuselage – moving this vehicle a step closer to beginning its flight test program.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.10.19): Direct

Straight line flight between two navigational aids, fixes, points, or any combination thereof.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.10.19)

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During Oshkosh 2019, Bill Harrelson expressed his desire to challenge Max Conrad’s “Unbeatable Record” set more than 58 years ago. The trip is on.

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