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September 12, 2015

AUVSI To Congress: FAA Should Finalize Small UAS Rule

Industry Group Emphasizes That Only The FAA Can Regulate Airspace

In prepared testimony for the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne Thursday called on the federal government to assert its authority over the National Airspace System (NAS) and preempt state laws that seek to regulate airspace. He also urged the FAA to finalize its long-overdue small UAS rules as quickly as possible to help increase the safety of the skies.

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EASA Certifies Embraer Legacy 450

European Approval Follows FAA, Brazilian Certifications

EASA has certified Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450. Embraer says the aircraft has met or surpassed all design goals, exceeding targets such as range, runway performance, hot-and-high takeoff distance and maximum payload. Conclusion of the process in Europe follows the recent certification granted by the Brazil and the FAA.

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National Drone Safety Board And Education Coalition Formed

Goal Is To Combat Near Misses And Collisions

The National Drone Safety board and Drone Education Coalition has been created to assist in the creation of education modules for Drone Pilots in preparation for the Unmanned Pilots Requirements for the FAA.

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Swedish Non-Profit Initiative To Airlift Syrian Refugees To Safety

Refugee Air Hopes To Establish Safe Routes Into The EU

A group of Swedish entrepreneurs and humanitarians is tired of witnessing refugees drowning in the Mediterranean and has decided to do something about it. Refugee Air aims to make safe routes into the EU a reality.

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UAVs Are Being Used To Stop Rhino Poachers In South Africa

Company Working With Government To Help Stop Illegal Killing Of Animals

In South Africa’s National Park, a team of park rangers, anti-poaching officials and UAV pilots are working to stop the illegal harvesting of Rhinos for their horns.

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CALC Delivers New A320 Aircraft To Sichuan Airlines

Airplane Is The 54th To Be Place By Chinese Leasing Company

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited has completed the delivery of a new A320 aircraft to Sichuan Airlines at the facilities of Airbus in Tianjin, China, marking the 54th aircraft of CALC’s fleet.

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Bell Helicopter Delivers First Bell 407GXP In Brazil

Aircraft Configured For Corporate Transport

The first Bell 407GXP for service in Brazil has been delivered. The aircraft is outfitted for corporate transport, which continues to be a popular market segment for the Bell 407GXP throughout Latin America.

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Boca Chica, TX Says SpaceX Is Not A Good Neighbor

Town's 26 Residents May Be Greatly Inconvenienced By Company's Launches

The 26 residents of the town of Boca Chica, TX are not big fans of Elon Musk, or his company SpaceX. That's because the south Texas town in Cameron County is near SpaceX's commercial launch site which hopes to begin regular flights next year ... and the town's residents may be asked to evacuate on launch days, possibly as often as once a month.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.12.15)

“In the absence of FAA action, we may soon be facing a legal quagmire. Challenges to questionable state laws will tie up the courts and at significant expense to taxpayers.” Source: AUVSI president and CEO Brian Wynne.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.12.15): Go Around

Instructions for a pilot to abandon his/her approach to landing. Additional instructions may follow.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.12.15)

The Ninety Nines

The Ninety Nines is an international organization of licensed women pilots from 35 countries - they currently have over 5,500 members throughout the world.

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