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All News

September 07, 2022

EAA Supports Letter of Deviation Authority Reform

'Now's the Time to Get LODA Reform Over the Finish Line'

The Experimental Aircraft Association announced its support for possible reform and expansion of the FAA's Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA). The changes desired by the EAA would allow more instructors to provide transition training in experimental aircraft while being compensated for use of the aircraft. The EAA's latest efforts focus on traditional LODAs used for compensated flight training, in line with the original intent of the system.

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Lufthansa and Vereinigung Cockpit Pilot Union Reach Labor Agreement

Second Pilot Strike Narrowly Averted

Lufthansa has reached an agreement with pilot union leaders, thereby averting a threatened pilot strike. The agreement follows an antecedent work-stoppage that forced the cancellation of hundreds of Lufthansa flights last week. Predictably, Lufthansa shares closed in the green following news of the labor agreement and averted strike.

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Tupelo King Air Theft Eerily Similar to 2018 Seattle Q-400 Incident

Of Stolen Turboprops and Troubled Souls

On 10 August 2018, Richard Russell stole a Bombardier Dash-8 Q400s from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). On 03 September 2022, Cory Wayne Patterson stole a 1987 King Air C-90A from Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP). The events surrounding the two occurrences are uncannily similar.

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Airborne 08.31.22: Red Arrows v Bird, Mesa $$$, Gogo 5G Network

Also: NASA, SpaceX Adjust Crew-5 Launch, P-3s v Narcotics, USAF Flight Test Museum, UPS 767s

The British Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows aerobatic team was forced to cut short its performance at the Rhyl Air Show on 28 August 2022 when squadron leader Gregor Ogston was forced to break away from a formation after a bird impacted and shattered the canopy of his BAE Hawk T1A aircraft. Witnesses on the ground reported hearing a “loud pop” as bird and plane collided. Video images of the incident depict the crimson jet passing through a small constellation of aircraft debris and bloodied feathers with Ogston hunkered down behind the remains of

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Airborne 08.31.22: Red Arrows v Bird, Mesa $$$, Gogo 5G Network

Also: NASA, SpaceX Adjust Crew-5 Launch, P-3s v Narcotics, USAF Flight Test Museum, UPS 767s

The British Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows aerobatic team was forced to cut short its performance at the Rhyl Air Show on 28 August 2022 when squadron leader Gregor Ogston was forced to break away from a formation after a bird impacted and shattered the canopy of his BAE Hawk T1A aircraft. Witnesses on the ground reported hearing a “loud pop” as bird and plane collided. Video images of the incident depict the crimson jet passing through a small constellation of aircraft debris and bloodied feathers with Ogston hunkered down behind the remains of

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Teledyne FLIR’s New SIRAS Drone Set for U.S. Deliveries

Hybrid Optical-Thermal Capabilities Impress

Teledyne FLIR has launched SIRAS, an affordable, easy-to-fly drone optimized for industrial and utilities inspection, firefighting, law enforcement, and search and rescue missions. Featuring a plethora of top-shelf, vehicle and sensor technologies, SIRAS is easily and effectively operated by competent UAV pilots even in the most complex and inhospitable flight-environments. SIRAS shipments within the U.S. are to commence in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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Spirit Pilots to Negotiate Contract

The Timing Follows An Informational Picket On September 1st

Spirit Airlines pilots notified management of their intent to amend their collective bargaining agreement. The move is the first step towards negotiations, a formal requirement under Section 6 of the Railway Labor Act. The Air Line Pilots Association has assisted with the process, working as part of the Spirit ALPA Negotiating Committee. The parties were set to begin contract talks yesterday.

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Aero-TV: Bob Hoover At Airventure -- Flight Test and Military Service

From 2011 (YouTube Version): Aviation's Greatest Living Legend Talks About His Life In Aviation (Part 5, Final)

ANN is pleased to offer you yet another snippet from the public conversations that took place with Bob Hoover at Airventure 2011... where he was honored for a lifetime of aviation excellence. In this program, Bob continues his d

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uAvionix SkyLine Network Adds LTE Support Option

Aircraft Onboard System Enhances UAV BVLOS Capability

Among the nifty gadgets to which the the wizards at uAvionix have been plying their effort and expertise is muLTElink, an airborne, 4G communication radio compatible with the company’s SkyLine Command and Control (C2) Network. muLTElink enhances an Unmanned Air Vehicle’s (UAV) ability to roam across multiple ground stations without latency or risk of lost link. Avoiding lost link scenarios is critical to the Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capability salient to the maturation of many AAM concepts.

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NTSB Prelim: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K

Airplane Climbed To An Altitude Of 15,000 Ft For The Almost 5-Hour Flight

On August 13, 2022, about 1231 central daylight time, a Mooney M20K airplane, N30EV, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Hanna City, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The flight departed Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), Santa Fe, New Mexico, about 0639 mountain standard time, destined for Peoria International Airport (PIA), Peoria, Illinois.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.07.22)

Aero Linx: The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) is the world’s largest pilot trade association representing over 30,000 professional passenger and all-cargo airline pilots.  CAPA’s mission is to address safety, security, legislative and regulatory issues affecting the professional flight deck crew member on matters of common interest to the individual member unions. We are an advocate for strong safety and security programs that continue to fortify the continuously vulnerable aviation industry.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.07.22): Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) An unmanned aircraft and its associated elements related to safe operations, which may include control stations (ground, ship, or air based), control links, support equipment, payloads, flight termination systems, and launch/recovery equipment. It consists of three elements: unmanned aircraft, control station, and data link.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.07.22)

“Sorry everyone. Never actually wanted to hurt anyone. I love my parents and sister. This isn’t your fault. Goodbye.” Source: The sad message left by the fellow, Cory Wayne Patterson, who stole a King Air and threatened a sucidal end... but was later talked into landing the aircraft.

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