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June 13, 2019

Daher Announces Its Acquisition Of Quest Aircraft

Makes The Company A Franco-American Aircraft Manufacturer

Daher is taking a major step in developing the company’s airplane manufacturing business with the planned acquisition of Quest Aircraft Company, based in Sandpoint, Idaho, which builds the Kodiak 100.

Also: Purdue Aviatrixes, Astronaut Good Retires, Mitsubishi Negotiating W/Bombardier, New KGSO Tower

The folks at Belite Aircraft were alerted late Friday night to a fire by local emergency services personnel that was taking place at their factory. James and Karen Wiebe reported that, “Arriving a few minutes later, the scene was filled with fire trucks and emergency vehicles and swarms of firemen and water hoses. It appears that the fire started at our CNC router dust collection system. Intense smoke filled the building, and my office and much of our building contents was destroyed. The back area

Also: Drone Safety At UAS Symposium, Microsoft FlightSim, Urban Air Mobility, Drone Airspace Webinar

Model airplane pilots in the UK are taking issue with proposed drone regulations set to go into effect in November, saying that the new rules could cause harm to their long-standing hobby. Representatives of the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) met the Aviation Minister Baroness Vere last week to discuss the situation. Under the proposal, the UK CAA would require the operators of all unmanned aircraft, including model airplanes, to pay a registration fee equivalent to about $21, acquire a license

Also: Drone Safety At UAS Symposium, Microsoft FlightSim, Urban Air Mobility, Drone Airspace Webinar

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Honeywell And Jaunt Air Mobility To Collaborate On UAM Technologies

Momentum Grows For Urban Air Mobility Business With Securing Of Third Air Taxi Company For Honeywell's Fully Integrated Solution

Honeywell and Jaunt Air Mobility have signed a memorandum of understanding to define avionics, navigation, flight control, an electric propulsion system and connectivity solutions for Jaunt Air Mobility's planned electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This will be Honeywell's third collaboration with an air taxi company, assisting Jaunt Air Mobility with technology that will allow its air vehicles to interact safely and efficiently and help the company address regulatory and business challenges of the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) segment.

Purchase Valued At $25.7 Million Will Strengthen Family Of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

AeroVironment has acquired Pulse Aerospace, LLC, a developer and supplier of small VTOL UAS, for $25.7 million in cash, including milestone-based earn-out payments of $5 million. AeroVironment financed the transaction entirely from available cash on hand.

Deloitte Wins Urban Air Mobility Contract From NASA

Helping NASA Answer Big Questions In Future Of Aviation

Deloitte announced today that it has earned a contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for urban air mobility (UAM). The project is part of the NASA broader effort, which focuses on the development and introduction of new air vehicles into the air transportation system in the United States. The roughly 12-month project will include the development of an initial ConOps to be shared with the broader aviation and urban air mobility communities.

Clarifies Recommendations For Fuel Providers, Aircraft Operators

The FAA has revised its Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) to clarify the recommendation regarding the dispositioning of jet fuel contaminated with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The SAIB is directed towards airplane operators, fixed base operators (FBOs), FAA repair stations, Flight Standard District Offices (FSDOs), and foreign civil aviation authorities of certain airplanes that uplifted jet fuel contaminated with DEF, or uplifted jet fuel using refueling equipment that was exposed to DEF.

Is Reportedly The Subject Of Multiple Inspector General Investigations

Maj. Gen. Dawn Dunlop, who is the highest-ranking female fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, has been relieved from her job as the head of the director of the Defense Department's Special Access Programs Central Office (SAPCO)— which manages and oversees some of the military's most highly classified programs.

Held A Professional Interview Day Wednesday

Textron Aviation is looking to fill about 500 jobs in a variety of disciplines, and held a Professional Interview Day on Wednesday to allow the company's leadership team to meet with the prospective employees.

Alleges Manufacturing, Advertising And Installation Of Unapproved Parts

The FAA has proposed a $203,100 civil penalty against GEE-BEE Aeroproducts of Palm Desert, CA related to the alleged manufacturing, advertising and installation of unapproved parts.

Could Help NASA Establish A Sustained Human Presence At The Moon

Robotically surveying lunar craters in record time and mining resources in space could help NASA establish a sustained human presence at the Moon – part of the agency’s broader Moon to Mars exploration approach. Two mission concepts to explore these capabilities have been selected as the first-ever Phase III studies within the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program.

Bell Helicopter: 30 Years And Counting In Southern Africa

This Year Marks A Special Anniversary For Bell And NAC

This year marks a special anniversary for both Bell and Bell Independent Representative, National Airways Corporation (NAC). Thirty years ago, in 1989, Bell Helicopter and Bell Independent teamed up to offer helicopter solutions to go above and beyond flight in the southern part of Africa.

New Helicopter Will Be Dedicated For EMS Operations

Airbus Helicopters has delivered Nakanihon Air Service’s 20th H135, at an entry-into-service ceremony held today at the operator’s hangar in Aichi Prefecture.

Allows Users And Fans To Collaborate With Development Teams

Microsoft is inviting users of its popular Flight Simulator program to join its "Insider Program", which the company says will give participants to provide feedback and insights that help shape and inform current franchise initiatives and the future of Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Says Regulatory Strategy Avoids Overly Prescriptive Rules In Favor Of A Performance-Based Approach

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao told attendees at the Uber Elevate Summit on Monday that the Department’s regulatory strategy avoids overly prescriptive rules in favor of a performance-based approach.

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The FAA has issued Hensel Phelps Construction Company of Washington, D.C., a Part 107 waiver to operate a DJI Phantom 4 drone, equipped with a parachute, over people. A waiver is required to operate a drone contrary to the rules in part 107. The FAA did not certify or approve the parachute that will be used; however, the FAA determined that the waiver application sufficiently met the standard design specification (ASTM 3322-18) and that the proposed sUAS operation could be safely conducted under the terms and conditions of

EmbraerX Unveils New Flying Vehicle Concept For Future Urban Air Mobility

Was Introduced At Uber Elevate Summit 2019

EmbraerX has unveiled a new electric flying vehicle concept during Uber Elevate Summit 2019 in Washington, D.C. The event convenes a global community of manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and government officials, all working to make the urban aerial ridesharing vision a reality.

Based On A Vision Of On-Demand Urban Air Mobility Vehicle

Safran and Uber present an eVTOL cabin that will ensure a consistent passenger experience, no matter the vehicle manufacturer. Safran achieves such a concept thanks to its own expertise as the world's #1 cabin interior provider and utilizing rapidly maturing vehicle technology.

Aerial Ridesharing Service Expected To Enter Field Trials In Late 2020 Or Early 2021

The Government of Victoria, Australia has announced that its capital city, Melbourne, will join Dallas and Los Angeles as a first trial city for Uber Air, a transformational aerial ridesharing service using small, environmentally friendly electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft within major metropolitan areas. The announcement was made at the Uber Elevate Summit 2019 in Washington, DC.

Mateo Colmenero Get Assistance To Pay For Ab Initio Flight Instruction

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 board of directors named Mateo Colmenero the winner of a $10,000 Ray Aviation Scholarship at their May general membership meeting. This money is to be used for flight training towards a private pilot’s license.

First Time The Largest SpaceX Rocket Will Employ Such Boosters

When SpaceX next launches a Falcon Heavy booster, currently set for June 22, it will use two previously-flow engine cores. The flight, part of the DOD's Space Test Program-2, will be the first time Falcon Heavy has flown on re-used boosters, and the third Falcon Heavy flight overall.

Claims The Carrier Discriminated Against Him Because Of His Race

United Airlines pilot Clarence Williams has filed a lawsuit against the carrier claiming racial discrimination, saying the carrier treated him unequally, retaliated against him, and demoted him because he is African-American.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.13.19)

“Think of remote identification as an electronic license plate.” Source: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, speaking Monday at the Uber Elevate 2019 Summit.

A function of certain air traffic control automated systems designed to alert radar controllers to existing or pending situations between tracked targets (known IFR or VFR aircraft) that require his/her immediate attention/action.