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March 05, 2019

Airborne-Unmanned 03.05.19: B4UFLY Update, DJI Geofencing Update, Tigershark XP3

Also: Block 50 GCS, Boeing Intro's New Unmanned System, Exyn Specialized UAV, Aero-TV: DJI’s Mightiest Mavic - Pt 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. DJI reports that it is improving its geofencing technology with the launch of its Geospatial Environment Online (GEO) 2.0 system in two dozen countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region. DJI first developed geofencing for its drones in

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Bristow Names Two To Leadership Positions

Don Miller Tapped As President And CEO, Brian Allman Promoted To Senior Vice President And CFO

Bristow Group has announced that L. Don Miller has been named president and Chief Executive Officer and appointed him as a member of the Board of Directors, which took effect at the close of business on February 28, 2019. Miller previously served as the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Bristow Group extends its thanks to Thomas Amonett, Executive Vice Chairman of Bristow Group's Board of Directors, for his service as interim President following the announced retirement of previous president and CEO Jonathan Baliff.

Esterline Signs Strategic Agreement With StandardAero

Companies Will Jointly Pursue Multiple Business Opportunities

Esterline's CMC Electronics (CMC) business unit has signed an agreement with StandardAero to partner on rotorcraft retrofits. The companies will jointly pursue business opportunities for commercial, military and government aviation upgrades and modernization for medium- to heavy-lift helicopters.

Astro Announces New Aircraft Upgrades

Anticipates Fall eVTOL Launch

Astro Aerospace, a company creating autonomous, eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aerial vehicles and drones, is excited to share their recent vehicle upgrades and a few features of its anticipated new model release.

Soar Aviation Adds P2006T MkII To Its Fleet

Airplane Delivered During Avalon 2019 In Australia

Tecnam has delivered a twin engine P2006T MkII aircraft to Soar Aviation of Melbourne, Australia. The hand-over occurred during Avalon 2019, with the keys presented by Tecnam Global Sales and Marketing Director Walter Da Costa to Neel Khokhani, CEO of Soar Aviation.

FAA Certifies StandardAero Bell 212 Glass Cockpit Upgrade

Developed In Collaboration With Alpine Aerotech And Universal Avionics

The FAA has certified a a new glass cockpit upgrade for the Bell 212 helicopter, available for both VFR and IFR operations developed by StandardAero. The upgrade features proven Universal Avionics EFI-890H Advanced Flight Displays which can be integrated with legacy Honeywell and Bell autopilot systems. The first installation of this new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was accomplished in cooperation with leading Bell Customer Service Facility, Alpine Aerotech, and their launch customer.

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

Some Beech Bonanza, Baron Airplanes Added To The AML

The FAA has approved the installation of Garmin GFC 500 and GFC 600 in several new aircraft models. 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.

New TigerShark Unmanned Aircraft Expands Capabilities At MSU

XP3 Aircraft To Be Operated By University's Raspet Flight Research Laboratory

Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory is expanding its vast unmanned aerial systems research and support capabilities with the acquisition of two of the latest TigerShark XP3 aircraft.

Gary Air Show Remains Grounded

City Hopes To Revive The Event In 2021

The last Gary Air Show in Gary, IN was held in 2016, and city leaders say they will not be able to bring the show back for at least two more years due to financial considerations.

Pilots In Tennessee Helo Accident Identified

Two Seriously Injured Thursday When The HH-60L Black Hawk They Were Aboard Went Down

The two men seriously injured Thursday then the privately-owned HH-60L Black Hawk helicopter they were aboard went down in Moore County, TN near Tullahoma have been identified by authorities.

South African Airways Pilot Flew For Decades On Forged Credentials

Airline Is Now Pressing Charges Seeking Its Money Back

A South African Airlines pilot is facing fraud charges brought by the airline after it was discovered he had flown for the carrier for more than 20 years on falsified credentials.

Bird Strikes Common At Salt Lake City International Airport

Planes Struck More Than 280 Birds Last Year, Airport Officials Say

More than 280 birds were struck by airplanes at Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC), according to airport officials.

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Lawsuit Filed In South African Air Show Accident

Plaintiff Says Safety Precautions At The Venue Were Inadequate

The partner of Glen Dell, who was fatally injured nearly six years ago at the Secunda Air Show in South Africa, has filed a lawsuit seeking more than 17 million Rand from multiple defendants, including the organizers of the show.

Airborne-Unmanned 03.05.19: B4UFLY Update, DJI Geofencing Update, Tigershark XP3

Also: Block 50 GCS, Boeing Intro's New Unmanned System, Exyn Specialized UAV, Aero-TV: DJI’s Mightiest Mavic - Pt 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. DJI reports that it is improving its geofencing technology with th

NASA, SpaceX Launch First Flight Test Of Space System Designed For Crew

Airbus Helicopters Unveils New H145 Variant At Heli-Expo 2019

Useful Load Increased By 330 Pounds, EASA Certification Expected In Early 2020

Airbus Helicopters is unveiling a new version of its best-selling H145 light twin-engine helicopter at Heli-Expo 2019 in Atlanta. This latest upgrade brings a new, innovative five-bladed rotor to the multi-mission H145, increasing the useful load of the helicopter by 330 pounds while delivering new levels of comfort, simplicity and connectivity.

F-35C Achieves Initial Operational Capability

First Squadron Completed Carrier Qualifications Late Last Month

The Commander, Naval Air Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Aviation jointly announced that the aircraft carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C Lightning II, met all requirements and achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

EASA Releases Report On 'Effectiveness of Flight Time Limitation'

Recommends Enhancing Fatigue Mitigation Measures To Prevent Fatigue Among Aircrew

Results of the initial phase of this large European-wide scientific study in the field of Flight Time Limitation (FTL), highlight that prescriptive limits alone are not sufficient to prevent high fatigue during night flights. Further research is recommended alongside other actions to support air operators with their responsibility to tailor more effective fatigue risk management strategies for night duties.

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FlightSafety Expands Its Helicopter Master Aviator Program

To Add Advanced Energy Management - Rotorcraft Course

FlightSafety International will add a new Advanced Energy Management – Rotorcraft course to its Master Aviator program for helicopter pilots in the coming months.

Great Lakes Drone Company Partners With Fortem Technologies

Creating System To Prevent Disruption And Ensure Spectator Safety During Performances

In a new approach for safe airspace integrations for our ever-popular drone light show services, Great Lakes Drone Company has partnered with Fortem Technologies for airspace management and mitigation for our show performance venues. The Fortem SkyDome solution will be installed in Great Lakes Command Trailer for the 2019 performance season.

Boeing Names Toulouse Senior Vice President Of Communications

Proven Leader With 30 Years Of Boeing Experience To Lead Global Communications Organization

Boeing has named Anne Toulouse as senior vice president of Communications, leading the company's global communications and brand activities. Toulouse, 60, has served as interim senior vice president of Communications since September 2018.

Airborne-Unmanned 02.26.19: FAA UAS Symposium, Drone Delivery CA, Oshkosh Drones

Also: In-Flight Data, Cyient - BlueBird, Firefighting UAS, UK Expands No-Drone Zones

The FAA will partner with AUVSI to host the fourth annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium on June 3 to 5, 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The event, which is rescheduled for these dates after being postponed earlier this year, will bring together stakeholders from all sectors to discuss the rules and concepts that will govern the future of drone operations. The symposium will feature the "buzz" about what’s next in drone technology and what it means for the future of fligh

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.05.19)

“Today’s successful launch marks a new chapter in American excellence, getting us closer to once again flying American astronauts on American rockets from American soil. I proudly congratulate the SpaceX and NASA teams for this major milestone in our nation’s space history.” Source: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, on Saturday's successful launch of an unmanned crew Dragon spacecraft to ISS.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.05.19): NORDO (No Radio)

Aircraft that cannot or do not communicate by radio when radio communication is required are referred to as “NORDO.”

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.05.19)

The Sports Aviation Foundation

The Sports Aviation Foundation was created in November of 2011 as the Minden-Tahoe Airport’s segment of the Douglas Economic Vitality Program. We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit Foundation; a very young organization, still evolving at the Airport and in the Community.

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