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May 06, 2016

Airborne 05.06.16: Airbus A350XWB 180+ ETOPS, Active Winglets, Troutdale Airport

Also: Cessna 525, Less Than 80 Days Til Oshkosh, Arcturus T-20, Syracuse Int'l Air Show, EAA/Daher Scholarships, Tecnam, ScanEagle

The FAA has approved the Airbus A350-900 for Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations ‘beyond 180 minutes’ diversion time. This approval means that when the first FAA-affiliated operators start to take delivery of their A350s in 2017 they will be able to serve new direct non-limiting routings, compared with a standard 180 minute diversion time requirement for both FAA and EASA operations. The ETOPS 300 minute option will, in particular, faci

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Airborne 05.06.16: Airbus A350XWB 180 Plus ETOPS, Active Winglets, Troutdale Airport

Also: Cessna 525, Less Than 80 Days Til Oshkosh, Arcturus T-20, Syracuse Int'l Air Show, EAA/Daher Scholarships, Tecnam, ScanEagle

 

The FAA has approved the Airbus A350-900 for Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations ‘beyond 180 minutes’ diversion time. This approval means that when the first FAA-affiliated operators start to take delivery of their A350s in 2017 they will be able to serve new direct non-limiting routings, compared with a standard 180 minute diversion time requirement for both FAA and EASA operations. The ETOPS 300 minute option will, in particular, facilitate more efficient transoceanic routes across the North and Mid-Pacific – such as from South-East Asia to the U.S., and Australasia to the U.S. Following certifi

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SpaceX Makes Most Ambitious Landing To Date

Recovers Booster On Its Drone Ship Following Launch Of Japanese Satellite

SpaceX has recovered a Falcon 9 booster in a landing attempt that company founder and CEO Elon Musk gave about a 50-50 chance of succeeding.

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Drones Over America – Nevada Test Site Flies The NASA National Campaign

Four Aircraft Flew Four Different Public Service Support Scenarios Simultaneously

The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) launched four Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or drones) simultaneous on four different public service support scenarios at the Reno-Stead UAV Test Range in close collaboration with the NASA-Ames UAV Command Center.

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Microdrones Expands Operations Into North America

German Manufacturer Has Merged With North American Company

The loosening of restrictions in the U.S. regarding use of unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial purposes has unlocked vast markets and opportunities throughout North America. To serve these new markets, German UAV manufacturer microdrones has merged with Avyon, the North American UAV solutions provider that brought the microdrones brand to North America three years ago.

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Chinese UAV Developer Flypro Showcases New Intelligent Drone XEagle

'Intelligent Sports Drone' Displayed At AUVSI

As a player in the global intelligent sports drone industry, FLYPRO showcased its next-generation intelligent sports drone for hobbyists, the XEagle, and highlighted its innovative intelligent sports drone designs at AUVSI this week.

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Unmanned Cloud-Seeding Aircraft Takes Flight In Nevada

UAS Test Site Resources Help Industry-Academic Research Team Showcase UAS Potential

For the first time in aviation history, a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft has successfully tested a cloud-seeding payload during an experimental flight in Nevada.

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NASA, AeroVironment, SmartC2 Team For UAS BVLOS Flight Demonstration

System Meets Requirements For A Small Unmanned Aircraft System Platform With Beyond-Visual Line-Of-Sight Capabilities

AeroVironment has announced that the company – in partnership with SmartC2, a leading provider of flight business management systems – will team with NASA on its Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Technology Capability Levels (TCL) 2 flight demonstration slated for October 2016.

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Insitu, PrecisionHawk To Bring Drone Services To Commercial Market

Strategic Alliance To Develop Extended BVLOS Operations

Insitu, a provider of information and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for commercial, civil and military operations, and aerial data provider PrecisionHawk have announced the formation of a strategic alliance. The collaboration brings together UAS solutions intended to help commercial enterprises achieve safe unmanned flight for extended and beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.

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Commercial Droneport And Teaching Facility Now Offers Facilities Rental

The Aerodrome Near Las Vegas Designed Specifically For Drones

The Aerodrome, billed as the world’s first commercial droneport and teaching facility in Henderson/Boulder City, NV., has announced that its facilities are now available for rent. The safe, secure and FAA-compliant environment provides agencies and companies with an unlimited ability to test, train, and fly the next wave of applications for the unmanned aircraft of today, and plan for the future, just 20 minutes from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport.

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ScanEagle Unmanned Technology Benefits Natural Gas BVLOS Operations

Will Fly For Queensland Gas Company To Inspect Wells, Pipelines, Other Facilities

After 18 months of successful trials, natural gas company Queensland Gas Company (QGC), a Shell-owned business, is introducing the ScanEagle Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to inspect gas wells, pipelines and processing facilities.

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Commander Of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Relieved

Second Aviation Community Commander To Be Fired This Year

The commander of a Marine Corps aviation unit has been relieved of command for the second time this year.

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New Version Of DroidEFB Now Compatible With Stratux ADS-B

Version 2.1.2 Of The DroidEFB App Released

DroidEFB has announced that its latest version now supports Stratux ADS-B receivers.

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AirMap Expands Airspace Management System With iOS App For Drone Operators

Situational Awareness And Notice To Airports Made Easy For UAS Pilots

AirMap, a provider of airspace information and services for unmanned aircraft, has announced the release of the AirMap app for iOS and Apple Watch. Operators can now access low-altitude airspace advisories, create flights, file digital flight notices to over 80 airports, manage unmanned aircraft, and more.

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NBAA Names Recipients Of Hilsmann Memorial Scholarships

Two Recipients Will Be Able To Attend Training Courses To Advance Their Careers

The Maintenance Committee of the NBAA this week announced the recipients of the Hank Hilsmann Memorial Scholarship at NBAA's Maintenance Management Conference (MMC2016) in Kansas City, MO.

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Classic Aero-TV: The Much Upgraded TD2 – Redbird Packs More Value In Their Desktop Sims

Advanced Flight Training In A Desktop Device... 

Redbird Flight Simulations is revolutionizing the use of full-motion simulators in all stages of aviation training. In this video we see another side of simulation that has been around in some forms but Redbird has brought it to a level of professional usability. Most of us think of this as “tabletop simulation.”

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Classic Aero-TV: The Upgraded TD2 – Redbird Packs More Value In Desktop Sims

Advanced Flight Training In A Desktop Device...

Redbird Flight Simulations is revolutionizing the use of full-motion simulators in all stages of aviation training. In this video we see another side of simulation that has been around in some forms but Redbird has brought it to a level of professional usability. Most of us think of this as “tabletop simulation.”

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Purdue Aviation, Tecnam Combine Resources

Plan To Bring Sales, Flight Training To Purdue Research Park Aerospace District

Purdue Aviation LLC, Purdue Research Foundation and Tecnam US Inc. have announced a partnership that will support a U.S.-based sales, maintenance and training center in the Purdue Research Park Aerospace District in West Lafayette, IN.

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Flyability Introduces Elios

The First Collision-Tolerant UAV For The Inspection And Exploration Of Confined And Complex Spaces

Flyability presented for the first time at the AUVSI Xponentialconferenceits Elios drone. Based on a patented protective cage and flight control algorithms, and inspired by the flight of insects, Elios is the first collision-tolerant Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). It answers the two major challenges of flying robotics: managing obstacles and collisions, and increasing safety of operation.

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Martin Aircraft Nears Production On 'Jetpack'

Company Estimates Just Over A Month To Go Before Production Begins

It is always an exciting moment for a company when it watches its first products roll off the commercial assembly line, especially when that product has taken more than 30 years to evolve from concept to reality.

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AW609 TiltRotor Update: Third Prototype Nears First Flight

Successful Ground Run Tested All Engines

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has announced that the third prototype (A/C3) of the AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor has completed its first ground run at the company’s facilities in Cascina Costa, Italy, marking a critical milestone as the program advances its testing and plans a resumption of flight testing activities.

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AeroSports Update: New Student Pilot Certificate Causing Challenges

EAA Exploring Solutions To Issues In The New Student Pilot Rule

On April 1 of this year a new FAA rule took effect that requires student pilots to apply for a student pilot certificate through a Flight Standards District Office, designated pilot examiner, flight school, or certified flight instructor. Student pilot certificates are no longer issued through aviation medical examiners in combination with a medical certificate. You also may no longer go to a designated pilot examiner or FAA office to have one issued on the spot.

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Senate Thanks Coast Guard Aviators For 100 Years Of Service

Resolution Sponsored By Commerce Committee Chair Sen. John Thune

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution last week to recognize the 100th anniversary of Coast Guard aviation and honor the aviators who serve in support of the nation’s safety and security.

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Klyde Morris 05.06.16

Never Let It Be Said They Didn't Do The Least They Could Do, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 05.05.16: Huerta at AUVSI, F22 Coming Back?, Flt School Leaves SMO

Also: Canadian Airshows, SAFE, Airbus A350 XWB, Master Instructors, No-Fly Violin, Brussels Reopens, Echodyne

Speaking yesterday at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference in New Orleans, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced the agency is establishing an advisory committee that will provide advice on key unmanned aircraft integration issues. He also announced plans to make it easier for students to fly unmanned aircraft as part of their coursework. Huerta said the drone advisory committee is intended to be a long-lasting group that will help identify and prioritize integration challenges a

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.06.16)

“This resolution expresses our thanks to the brave aviators who serve in the Coast Guard for their heroic life-saving efforts and instrumental role in keeping our nation safe." Source: Senate Commerce Committee Chair John Thune (R-SD).

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.06.16): Nonapproach Control Tower

Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.06.16)

NTSB Aviation Accident Database

The NTSB aviation accident database contains information from 1962 and later about civil aviation accidents and selected incidents within the United States, its territories and possessions, and in international waters.

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