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March 07, 2019

Daher Unveils The TBM 940

New Model Will Bring More Automation In The Cockpit To Ease Handling Of The Aircraft

Daher today introduced the latest version of its single-engine very fast turboprop aircraft – the TBM 940 – which sets new standards with the integration of an automated throttle and automatic deicing system, along with enhancements to style and ergonomic elements inside the cabin.

AMA Drone Report 03.07.19: B4UFLY Update, Drone Rescues, eHang Plans IPO

Also: FAA UAS Symposium Update, Drones v Poachers, Sentera PHX, ANN Reviews The Mavic 2 Pro (Part 1 and 2)

The FAA has partnered with Kittyhawk to redevelop B4UFLY to further their safety mission and create a new and improved mobile application to help recreational drone operators learn where they can and can't fly. The project is being done at no cost to the FAA. The B4UFLY App will continue to be available to the public until the new App is deployed. The data will continue to be updated but no new features will be added. “We want to provide drone pilots with the best tools possible so they fly s

AMA Drone Report 03.07.19: B4UFLY Update, Drone Rescues, eHang Plans IPO

Also: FAA UAS Symposium Update, Drones v Poachers, Sentera PHX, ANN Reviews The Mavic 2 Pro (Part 1 and 2)

The FAA has partnered with Kittyhawk to redevelop B4UFLY to further their safety mission and create a new and improved mobile application to help recreational drone operators learn where they can and can't fly. The project is being done at no cost to the FAA. The B4UFLY App will continue to be available to the public until the new App is deployed. The data will continue to be updated but no new features will be added. “We want to provide drone pilots with the best tools possible so they fly safely and responsibly,” said Acting FAA Administrator Dan Elwell. More drones to the rescue! After some of the viciously negative coverage that drones have received in the p

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Leonardo To Open New Helicopter Training Academy In Philadelphia

Facility Expected To Be Completed In 2020

Leonardo is planning a substantial reinforcement of its helicopter training capabilities and services in the United States with the establishment of a new Training Academy within its production facility in Philadelphia. The new purpose-built campus is expected to be completed in 2020.

CAE 7000XR Series Full-Flight Simulator Wins Additional Qualifications

Approved For Extended Envelope And Adverse Weather Training

The FAA has granted Extended Envelope and Adverse Weather Training qualifications to CAE 7000XR Series Airbus A330 full-flight simulator. The qualification was obtained in October 2018 and CAE has already completed similar qualifications for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737NG, 777 and 787 platforms, in compliance with FAA regulations.

FlightSafety, Metro Aviation Mark Five Years Of Level D Simulator Training In LA

EC135 And EC145 Level D Qualified Simulators In Use At The Metro Aviation Training Center

FlightSafety International and Metro Aviation have marked five years of delivering training for single and multi-engine helicopters using Level D qualified simulators in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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UA Unveils New InSight Display System, Heli-ClearVision EFVS Flight Deck

New Systems Introduced At Heli-Expo In Atlanta

Universal Avionics is unveiling a new, complete flight deck specifically designed to support helicopter mission execution at night and during challenging weather conditions at Heli-Expo in Atlanta.

Sikorsky Honors CHC S-92 Helicopter Crew For Rescue In Norway

CHC Crew, Based In Statfjord, Norway, Saved Two Sailors In The Midst Of A Storm In Late November

Sikorsky has recognized the heroic efforts of a CHC Helicopter crew with a Sikorsky Rescue Award, highlighting a successful search and rescue mission conducted with an S-92 helicopter. Sikorsky President Dan Schultz presented the Winged-S Rescue Award in a ceremony at the 2019 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo.

Verity Studios Launches Software Algorithm To Make Drones Safer

Autonomous Drone Swarm Provider Offers Easily-Integrated Algorithms That Drastically Reduce Failure Rates

Verity Studios has launched an integration program for their Failsafe technology for quadcopters. The patented Failsafe solution provides powerful and cost-effective safety enhancements to any consumer and commercial quadcopter drone platform. This program allows drone manufacturers to easily implement the Failsafe algorithm into their drones as a standalone or complementary safety solution to guard against the most common cause of system-error crashes: propulsion system failures.

Mayo Aviation Joins Tamarack Active Winglet Authorized Installer Network

Centennial Airport Colorado Operator Offers Diverse Services From Aircraft Charter Through Maintenance

Tamarack Aerospace Group announced today that Mayo Aviation, based at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado has been approved as the latest member of its Active Winglet authorized installer network. Mayo Aviation is the Rocky Mountain region's largest, most experienced aviation company specializing in aircraft charter, aircraft management, aircraft parts, maintenance, and air ambulance service.

Military UAV's Create Multiple-Mission Opportunities

Growth In The Sector Is Forecast To Be More Than 12 Percent Per Year Through 2027

Military UAVs are taking over the skies. They are primarily being used by armed forces globally for Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) and for carrying out strike missions. Popularly known as a drone, the use of this type of aircraft is increasing in all sectors, especially in the defense sector. Consequently, the military UAV-industry is advancing at a rapid pace. The creation and development of military UAVs has provided an opportunity for worldwide military entities to extend their operational capability while performing a number of different tasks and missions.

L2 Receives FAA Amended STC For Iridium SATCOM - Safety Voice On B757

STC Adds ATS Safety Voice And TouchDU display

L2 Aviation, a recognized leader in avionics modifications and installations, has been awarded an amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a major U.S. Carrier to install an Iridium Satcom system for worldwide SATVOICE safety Services in compliance with AC 20-150B. The upgrade will begin with 15 of the airlines’ fleet of 757-200 aircraft. This project expanded upon L2’s existing STC ST10938SC to add the latest available avionics equipment for SATVOICE and integrating a new Gables Engineering TouchDU multifunction touchscreen display.

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FAA Grants STC To Concorde Battery For G350/G450 Upgrade

Approves Installation Of RG-380E/46L Batteries

The FAA has granted an STC to Concorde Battery for the installation of Concorde’s Platinum Series sealed lead acid batteries, to replace original equipment lead acid batteries, on Gulfstream models G350 & G450. This upgrade to Concorde's RG-380E/46L valve regulated lead acid batteries offer Gulfstream operators access to Concorde’s proven Platinum Series battery line that provides reliable performance and that is available through Concorde’s worldwide network of Distributors.

USAF Invites 59 Small Businesses, Start-Ups To Air Force Pitch Day

Event Being Held In New York Wednesday And Thursday

The Air Force has invited 59 small businesses and start-ups to pitch live at the first Air Force Pitch Day hosted in New York March 6 and 7.

PAL-V Unveils The Production Model Of Its Limited Edition Flying Car

'Distinctive Features' Of The Liberty Pioneer On Display At The Geneva International Motor Show

A vehicle billed as the world's first production model flying car has been unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) 2019.

Boeing Completes Acquisition Of ForeFlight

Combined Offerings With Jeppesen Will Provide Customers Across The Aviation Industry With Enhanced Digital Services

Boeing has completed the acquisition of ForeFlight, a provider of mobile and web-based aviation applications. ForeFlight has partnered with Boeing for the past two years to bring aviators Jeppesen's aeronautical data and charts through ForeFlight's popular mobile platforms.

NTSB Laboratory Completes Initial Review Of Atlas Air Flight 3591 CVR

Recovers Flight Data Recorder From The Aircraft Under Challenging Conditions

?Engineers at the NTSB’s Office of Research and Engineering Vehicle Recorder Division have completed the initial review of the Atlas Air Flight 3591 cockpit voice recorder Saturday evening and recovered the airplane’s flight data recorder Sunday.

Air Medical Group Holdings Places Order For 21 Airbus Helicopters

Mix Of H125 And H135 Aircraft To Begin Delivery Later This Year

Longstanding Airbus Helicopters customer Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH) will add a total of 21 helicopters to its fleet for air medical transport missions. The agreement, announced at the Heli-Expo 2019 trade show in Atlanta, consists of a mix of single-engine H125 and twin-engine H135 helicopters, with nine of the orders confirmed in 2018 and deliveries planned over three years beginning in 2019.

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Kopter Group And Louisiana State Announce New Helicopter Facility

Will Lead To Creation Of 120 Jobs For Production Of Around 100 Aircraft Per Year By 2025

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Kopter Group’s CEO Andreas Löwenstein have jointly announced that Kopter will establish a new production facility for its SH09 helicopter in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Sikorsky Introduces S-92A+ And S-92B Helicopters

Two New Variants Will Feature Nearly Identical Configuration

Sikorsky has announced new plans for its S-92 helicopter line that will re-designate fielded helicopters as the S-92A+ after modification, and newly produced aircraft as the S-92B. The two variants will share a nearly identical configuration, with S-92B helicopters also featuring enlarged cabin windows and plans for a common cabin door suitable for offshore and SAR configurations.

EAA Accepting Applications For Flight Training Scholarships

Application Calendar Includes Future Dates Of Post-Secondary Grants

Online applications are now being accepted through June 1, 2019, for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s flight training scholarships, opening opportunities for those interested in pursuing flight or a career in aviation.

AMA Drone Report 02.28.19: Drone Shooter Arrest, ID Marking, Oshkosh DroneShow

Also: Ski Patrol Rescue, Robotic Skies, Drone Assists SWAT Team, Drone Expo International

The insanity continues, folks... Suffolk County, NY Police have arrested a man for shooting a drone out of the air in Saint James Saturday. Members of Missing Angels-Long Island, an organization that searches for missing pets, were using a Mavic 2 Zoom drone to search for a missing dog when the drone they were using became unresponsive at approximately 4:45 p.m. The group used the drone’s GPS to determine the drone was last near 18 Rutherford St. in St. James. Following an investigation by Fourth Squad detect

The Sporty’s Foundation Releases Its Annual Report For 2018

Sporty’s Continues To Show Leadership In Philanthropic Efforts Within Aviation

The Sporty’s Foundation has issued its most recent annual report, detailing activities and bequests during 2018. The made bequests totaling $228,541.15 during 2018 to fulfill its goal to attract young people to the aviation community both as a career and a lifestyle. The Foundation also supports organizations and museums that preserve the rich history of aviation for future generations.

EU And Qatar Reach An Air Transport Agreement

Result Of Two And A Half Years Of Negotiations

After two and a half years of negotiations, the EU and Qatar have reached a Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA) providing increased access to each other’s markets. EU and Qatari airlines will enjoy 3rd and 4th freedom traffic rights for passenger flights and ‘limited’ 5th freedom rights for cargo operations. This market opening is in line with the EU’s quest for further liberalization in aviation and its ambition to reach agreements with other 3rd countries.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.07.19)

“We are proud of our no-overhead administration of our foundation and encourage donors and potential donors to examine our IRS Form 990, which we have posted at the foundation’s website.” Source: Sporty’s Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.07.19): Obstruction Light

A light or one of a group of lights, usually red or white, frequently mounted on a surface structure or natural terrain to warn pilots of the presence of an obstruction.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.07.19)

The auxiliary of the US Air Force, with over 56,000 members, including 27,000 cadets ages 12-21. With around 1,700 units, the CAP operates the world's largest fleet of single-engine, piston aircraft (535), and an extensive communications network.

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