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March 21, 2019

Airborne 03.20.19: Hoover Stamp Petition, Red Bull, Next Week--AEA LIVE!

Also: Goldsboro, NC Airshow, CAE Concludes Acquisition, 'Stolen' P-51?, Special Weeks For Airborne Programming

The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation has announced their intention to petition the United States Postal Service to honor the late Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hoover with a commemorative postage stamp on his 100th birthday in 2022. The Foundation has commenced the multi-year process necessary to seek USPS selection of Mr. Hoover as a proper subject for such an honor in order to use this program to better inform and inspire America about the many ways that Hoover’s heroic servic

AMA Drone Report 03.21.19: New FAA Boss, Great Lakes Drone Co, UAV Retrieval

Also: Skylum Introduces Airmagic, Resort Community Ban, State Farm Drone Pilots, Airborne Programming

Well... there’s good news and bad news coming from Washington, DC... with the announcement that the Trump Administration has FINALLY nominated a new FAA Administrator. The good news is that we finally know, for sure, who we’re dealing with... the bad news is that the guy comes from the airline industry... which has not always been very kind to the unmanned community. The President has nominated Stephen Dickson, whose last major gig was as senior vice president of flight operations for Delta

AMA Drone Report 03.21.19: New FAA Boss, Great Lakes Drone Co, UAV Retrieval Tragedy

Also: Skylum Introduces Airmagic, Resort Community Ban, State Farm Drone Pilots, Airborne Programming

Well... there’s good news and bad news coming from Washington, DC... with the announcement that the Trump Administration has FINALLY nominated a new FAA Administrator. The good news is that we finally know, for sure, who we’re dealing with... the bad news is that the guy comes from the airline industry... which has not always been very kind to the unmanned community. The President has nominated Stephen Dickson, whose last major gig was as senior vice president of flight operations for Delta Air Lines. Dickson is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and was a fighter pilot before flying for Delta. He retired from the airline last fall. Drone airshows, and their popular

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FAA Issues Aviation Maintenance Alert For Cirrus SR20 And SR22 Aircraft

Alert Results From An Accident That Occurred On May 27, 2018 In Houston, TX

The FAA's Chicago Aircraft Certification Branch has posted an Aviation Maintenance Alert for Cirrus SR20 and SR22 Aircraft. This Alert results from an accident that occurred on May 27, 2018 in Houston, Texas where a SR-20 airplane crashed shortly after takeoff.

Drone Simulator Allows Pre-Production Virtual Flights

UAVOS Develops A Sim For Autopilot Control Capabilities Of Different Types Of Unmanned Vehicles

UAVOS offers its customers a simulator for testing UAVOS autopilot control capabilities of different types of unmanned vehicles ranging from 2.2 to 2,400 pounds in different weather conditions. The simulator includes special software, as well as software for the ground control station, developed by UAVOS. The simulator allows to make UAV trial flight in a virtual environment before the start of its production and to modify its design according to the results of such virtual flight tests.

Viking Launches Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP) For CL-215T/CL-415

Authorized To Install Collins Pro Line Fusion On Aerial Firefighter Fleet

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has launched an Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP) for the Canadair CL-215T and CL-415 fleet of aerial firefighting aircraft. The program will incorporate modernized technologies in communications, navigation, surveillance, and air-traffic management functionality in an integrated platform featuring the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics suite.

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Call for Nominations – 2018-2019 NATA Industry Excellence Awards

Two New Distinctions Added To The Program

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces a call for nominations to recognize the individuals, offices and organizations demonstrating excellence in their fields and the highest levels of customer service to the general aviation community. This year, the Association added two new honors to its slate of Industry Excellence Awards: the FBO Customer Service Representative (CSR) Award and the Future Leader Award.

Great Lakes Drone Company Brings On Carolina Dronz For Airshows

Will Fly At Sun 'N' Fun And AirVenture This Year

Every airshow packs in the newest aviation technology for people to see, experience and sometimes interact with. Great Lakes Drone Company is proud to announce that Carolina Dronz will do just that for our UAS industry at Sun ‘n Fun and EAA Airventure 2019 events. You will be able to see, touch and even buy the latest and greatest in UAS technology right on site while visiting with Great Lakes Drone Company at their performance booth area.

Lee Aerospace Earns Nadcap Aero Structure Assembly Accreditation

Becomes The First Company In The World To Be So Accredited

Staying on the forefront of quality and innovation, Lee Aerospace has earned an impressive list of OEM approvals and accreditations in the aviation industry. Now, Lee Aerospace can add the new Nadcap Aero Structure Assembly accreditation to its long list of credentials. “As an active member of Nadcap, when the opportunity to be the first company for accreditation in a pilot program presented itself, we literally jumped at the chance,” said Tommy Howland, Director of Quality for Lee Aerospace.

Hensoldt Enters Into Framework Agreement With Airbus Helicopters

Will Provide Airborne Missile Protection System For Military Aircraft

At the end of 2018, Hensoldt and Airbus Helicopters signed a framework agreement for the delivery of the Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS). Initially, the agreement will have a term of ten years without any minimum purchase requirement being set. Now the first order has already been placed.

Garmin GFC 500 & GFC 600 Autopilots Approved For Additional Aircraft Models

AML List Grows For The GA Devices

Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) in several aircraft models for the GFC 500 and GFC 600 autopilots. The GFC 500 and GFC 600 deliver superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance needs when compared to older generation autopilot systems. The GFC 500 is intended for single-engine piston aircraft, while the GFC 600 is intended for high performance piston single/twin-engine and turbine aircraft that have a wide range of speed and performance characteristics.

AOPA Scholarship Application Deadline Is April 2

More Than One Million Dollars In Scholarship Money Available

The deadline to apply for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's (AOPA's) You Can Fly scholarships is approaching. Opportunities are available to help students earn an initial pilot certificate or get started on advanced training, and applications must be submitted by April 2, 2019.

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March 21 Marks 20th Anniversary Of The Circumnavigation In A Balloon

Landed On March 21, 1999 Aboard Breitling Orbiter 3

Twenty years ago, on March 21st 1999 at 6:00 GMT, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones successfully landed in the Egyptian desert, after traveling 24705.724 nautical miles in 19 days, 21 hours and 55 minutes, thus achieving the longest flight in the history of aviation for both distance and duration. The balloonists took off from Château-d’Oex, Switzerland, on March 1st 1999.

WestJet And Make-A-Wish Team Up To Share Happiness

Charity Partner Recipients Surprise Volunteer Wish Granter And Longtime WestJetter For #InternationalDayOfHappiness Video

In celebration of International Day of Happiness, WestJet and WestJet Cares for Kids charity partner, Make-A-Wish Canada, share a new video that is bound to bring a smile.

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Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation to Petition USPS to Honor Bob on His 100th Birthday

Industry Invited to Support Campaign Seeking USPS Honors For “One of The Best of Us”

The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation (BHLF), under the guidance of President Tracy Forrest and Chairman Michael Herman; has announced their intention to petition the United States Postal Service to honor the late Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hoover with a commemorative postage stamp on his 100th birthday in 2022. The Foundation has commenced the multi-year process necessary to seek USPS selection of Mr. Hoover as a proper subject for such an honor in order to use this program to better inform and inspire America about the many ways that Hoover’s heroic service to the nation bettered their lives. It is hoped that this effort may also serve as an inspir

Boeing Announces Trio Of Leadership Moves

Changes Will Accelerate Key Global Partnerships And Capabilities

Boeing has announced three leadership moves aimed at further strengthening the company's global presence and partnerships. Marc Allen has been named named senior vice president of Boeing and president of Embraer Partnership and Group Operations; Sir Michael Arthur becomes president of Boeing International; and John Slattery has been announced as president and chief executive officer of the commercial aviation and services joint venture between Boeing and Embraer.

The 2019 Defenders Of Freedom Air & Space Show Has Been Cancelled

Flooding At Offutt Air Force Base Forces The Cancellation Of The Event

The 2019 Defenders Of Freedom Air & Space Show planned for Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska has been cancelled due to extensive flooding across the state, including on the base.

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Report: Lion Air Pilots Scoured Checklists For Answers Before Impact

Information Gleaned From Cockpit Voice Recorder Recovered From The Ocean

The pilots of Lion Air Flight 610 reportedly ran through three checklists trying to solve the problem with the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System MCAS prior to the airplane impacting the ocean, resulting in the fatal injury of all 189 people on board.

Aerospace Discovery At The Florida Air Museum Unveils USSR MiG-21

Airplane Donated By Draken International Will Be On Display At Sun 'N Fun Next Month

One of the most popular supersonic jets in aviation history, a Russian Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, has a new home at the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE). Draken International donated the single engine jetfighter to Aerospace Discovery at Florida Air Museum, a key component of ACE.

Red Bull Air Race Demo Kicks Off In Damman March 21st-23rd

Two Pilots Will Fly Along A Unique Racetrack Against The Clock

For the first time ever The Red Bull Air Race Demo will come to Damman on the March 21st-23rd, showcasing the Red Bull Air Race World Championship bringing all the excitement and action of the air racing competition. Two of the Challenger Class Pilots will demonstrate the skills and precision featured in the competition, as they take on a unique racetrack against the clock.

Vega Is Cleared For Liftoff With The PRISMA Earth Observation Satellite

Launch Scheduled For Thursday From French Guiana

The 14th Vega mission from French Guiana – which will orbit an Italian Space Agency Earth observation satellite – has been authorized for liftoff Thursday following completion of its launch readiness review, which was conducted today at the Spaceport.

AMA Drone Report 03.14.19: DRL Update, External Markings, DJI Canada

Also: Lego Disses Drones?, Drone Defibrillator Delivery, UK Airfield Restrictions, Airborne Programming

The Drone Racing League (DRL) has announced a new streaming partnership with Twitter and broadcast agreement with NBC and NBC Sports (NBCSN) to air the 2019 DRL Allianz World Championship Season. The series will premier Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 2pm ET on NBC and Twitter. Twitter is collaborating with DRL to expand into robotic sports and share non-stop drone racing action on Twitter for the first time. DRL's partnership with NBC and NBCSN will offer racing fans the opportunity to watch more th

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.21.19)

“The scope of this historic disaster has touched nearly every aspect of Nebraska including Offutt Air Force Base. Assessing the impact to the base is ongoing and we will recover, but it is obvious it will be some time before we can return to normal operations or have the capacity to host an event like an air show and open house." Source: Col. Michael Manion, 55th Wing commander.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.21.19): Propeller

Propeller

A device for propelling an aircraft that, when rotated, produces by its action on the air, a thrust approximately perpendicular to its plane of rotation. It includes the control components normally supplied by its manufacturer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.21.19)

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

A specialized agency of the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world.

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