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November 20, 2024

Airborne 11.20.24: Starship 6!, Boom XB-1 Flies Again, Spirit BK

 Also: Apache Rendezvous, Qantas A380 Tool FoulUp, SWA Shooting, USCG Rescue

 

 

With President-Elect Donald Trump in attendance to see his new buddy Elon Musk, do his thing; Starship 6 launched on time Tuesday afternoon with a spectacular, but not 100% successful result. The much-anticipated attempt to catch the booster in the massive Mechazilla chopsticks was called off shortly after inflight separation for reasons yet unexplained, but it was brought in for a controlled landing in the ocean near where it launched from... with no ill result to anyone. Boom’s supersonic XB-1 took its eighth flight test on November 16. It was able to reach a new max altitude of over 25,000 feet and operate safely without using its stability augmentat

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Spirit Bites the Bullet, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Airline Steps Back to Recover After Two Major Deals Fell Through

On November 18, Spirit Airlines announced that it has finally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This follows a series of mounting losses, with the recent failed JetBlue merger deal being the cherry on top. Spirit has assured guests that they will still be able to book flights, travel, and use loyalty points as usual.  

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BushCat Returning As 'Bushcat Aircraft Australia'

New Team Rejuvenates Beloved LSA

The BushCat was manufactured in South Africa by SkyReach beginning in 2014, selling its first unit to a customer at EAA Oshkosh. It sold nearly 200 kits until April 2024 when it suspended operations. However, SkyReach just announced that the LSA is coming back into production under new branding as “Buchcat Aircraft Australia” with a new management team at the helm.

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CommuteAir Pilots Approve Contract With Major Pay Raise

Benefits And Work Rules Also See Improvements

The nearly 450 pilots at CommuteAir ratified a two-year contract extension that brings in significant improvements to their pay, benefits, and quality of life, and represents a major step forward in the airline’s efforts to attract and retain qualified pilots. Of the 85 percent of pilots who voted, 87 percent voted to approve the agreement, demonstrating to CommuteAir the importance of recognizing the expertise and value the pilots bring to the airline.

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Blue Origin Sets Liftoff Date for 9th Human Space Flight

NS-28 Expected to Launch in West Texas on November 22

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has confirmed a launch date for its 9th crewed space flight, NS-28. The New Shepard rocket will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas on November 22. 43 passengers have already been taken up to the boundary of space, known as the Kármán line, through this program.

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Biden Continues Effort to Finalize Clean Fuel Regs

Act Would Give Tax Credits to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Producers

Current US President Joe Biden recently clarified his intention to finalize the Clean Fuel Program before leaving office for good in 2025. This regulation would award tax credits to companies that produce low-emission and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The program aims to help the aviation industry reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a goal of producing 3 billion gallons of SAF annually by 2030.  

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Paper Airplane Contest Marks 45th Anniversary Of Air Zoo

Children Take Center Stage In Celebration Of Multi-Faceted Museum

The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Experience is a Smithsonian-affiliated aerospace and science museum that celebrated its 45th Anniversary with what else? A paper airplane competition! The Air Zoo featured a competition for children aged 10 and older to design, fold, and launch their own imaginative paper airplanes. The celebration also offered other activities such as a scavenger hunt, indoor amusement park rides and other kids’ activities, cake, and of course a 45% discount on admission.

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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’s MD

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Aero-TV: EVAS Raises Awareness on Cockpit Smoke

Hosts Smoke Demonstrator at 2024 NBAA-BACE Display

For nearly 30 years, the Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) has been working to raise awareness on one of aviation’s most hazardous, yet least discussed issues: blinding smoke events in the cockpit. As a part of its continued effort to show the significance of EVAS, the company hosted a smoke demonstrator at its 2024 NBAA-BACE exhibit. FAA reports show that in-flight fires are a frequent cause of unscheduled and emergency landings. While it is a common belief that putting on the provided oxygen mask and goggles will be enough to get on the ground safely, EVAS has proved other

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Colorado School District Helps Fill Aviation Mechanic Shortage

High School Programs Bringing In More Young People To The Industry

Colorado’s Cherry Creek School District just outside of Denver has a unique program called the Innovation Campus that provides transformative educational pathways for students in 10th to 12th grades, including one that is training future aircraft mechanics. The Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) recently expanded its aircraft mechanic program to three years, which combined with the FAA exams taken along the way, will enable students the training and qualifications they need to get a job repairing and maintaining aircraft right after graduation.

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NTSB Prelim: North American Navion

Pilot Heard A Loud “Pop” And Felt Heat Coming From Behind The Pilot And Copilot’s Seats

On October 03, 2024, about 1730 eastern daylight time, a North American Navion airplane, N9117R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Rutherford County Airport / Marchman Field (FQD), Rutherfordton, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he departed Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (JQF), Concord, North Carolina and was destined for FQD.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.20.24)

Aero Linx: Sentimental Journey to Cub Haven Sentimental Journey is Located in Lock Haven, PA. (LHV ). Become a member of Sentimental Journey. All Members receive a membership card, and 1/2 off admission price to the Fly In on Member Appreciation Day.  You will also receive $1.00 off the pancake breakfasts. The 39th Annual Sentimental Journey to Cub Haven Fly-In: Tuesday, June 17th thru Saturday night, June 21st, 2025. Sentimental Journey welcomes  the return of the Short Wing Piper Club Convention during the 2025 Fly-In. Saturday, June 21st is admission FREE for everyone. Our member appreciation day will be Friday, June 20, 2025.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.20.24): Total Estimated Elapsed Time [ICAO]

Total Estimated Elapsed Time [ICAO] For IFR flights, the estimated time required from takeoff to arrive over that designated point, defined by reference to navigation aids, from which it is intended that an instrument approach procedure will be commenced, or, if no navigation aid is associated with the destination aerodrome, to arrive over the destination aerodrome. For VFR flights, the estimated time required from takeoff to arrive over the destination aerodrome.

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Aero-FAQ: Dave Juwel's Aviation Marketing Stories -- ITBOA BNITBOB

Dave Juwel's Aviation Marketing Stories

ITBOA BNITBOB ... what does that mean? It's not gibberish, it's a lengthy acronym for "In The Business Of Aviation ... But Not In The Business Of Business."

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.20.24)

"This set of transactions will materially strengthen our balance sheet and position Spirit for the future while we continue executing on our strategic initiatives to transform our guest experience, providing new enhanced travel options, greater value and increased flexibility. I'm extremely proud of the Spirit team's hard work and dedication, which is key to our sustained progress in advancing our business and delivering for our guests." Source: From a statement by Spirit President and CEO Ted Christie, as Spirit declared bankruptcy... to little or no industry surprise. 

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