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October 01, 2024

Airborne-NextGen 10.01.24: Electra Demo, Drone Saves Child, Falcon 9 Grounded

 Also: Nebula-1... Boom!, Sustainable Aviation Caucus, FlytBase-gNext, ForeFlight Update

 

 

Electra recently showed off its Ultra Short demonstrator in front of prospective U.S. military buyers. The flights focused on the aircraft’s dual-use potential for logistics operations in challenging environments, particularly where traditional airstrips may be unavailable or compromised. Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office reported a ten-year-old girl, Peyton Saintignan, missing late on September 22. After a several-hour search including hundreds of volunteers and law enforcement agencies, a thermal sensing-equipped drone was able to save the day. SpaceX has been forced to ground its Falcon rocket fleet for the third time in three months

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NPRM Issued To Expand Piper Wing Spar AD

AD Affecting Many Training Aircraft Related To Wing Spar Failure

The FAA has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will expand the models of Piper aircraft that are subject to the Airworthiness Directive (AD) adopted by the FAA in January 2021. The AD requires wing spar cap inspections and was prompted by an accident involving wing separation on a Piper Model PA-28R-201 Arrow III. The issue is primarily found in aircraft used in flight training and other aircraft used predominantly in high-load flight regimes.

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Bystander Rescues Pilot in Fiery Plane Crash

Last-Second Move Saves Life of 25-Year-Old Graham Pollock

Martin Mares was on his way to paintball when a plane came crashing down right over his head. In a split-second decision that saved 25-year-old pilot Graham Pollock’s life, Mares immediately moved in to help. The accident occurred just after 12:00 pm on August 25.

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SpaceX Grounds Falcon Fleet After Crew 9 Launch

Third Time’s the Charm… We Hope

SpaceX has been forced to ground its Falcon rocket fleet for the third time in three months after experiencing a second-stage firing issue. The company will need to quickly resolve this problem in preparation for two exploration missions slated to launch in early October. This incident will likely spark yet another FAA investigation.

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Gogo Business Aviation Purchases Satcom Direct

$375 Million Deal Establishes Multi-Level Product Line

On September 30, Gogo Business Aviation announced its acquisition of Satcom Direct. This builds a more flexible service range by establishing an all-encompassing in-flight connectivity provider for business aviation. Satcom Direct will be receiving a $375 million cash payment plus five million shares of Gogo stock once the deal closes.

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Airborne 09.23.24: XB-1 Speeds Up, Chennault Airshow Cancels, Landing Fee$$$

Also: Jet Hits TEB Building, Biden's FCC Attacks Starlink, Student Fatality Lawsuit, NBAA Wants VA Benefits 

The Boom XB-1 successfully completed its fourth flight on September 21, 2024, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. It lasted 48 minutes and reached a top speed of Mach 0.617, along with a maximum altitude of 16,150 feet. This achievement came just eight days after the aircraft’s third flight. The Chennault International Airshow Board of Directors announced on September 18 that they have decided to cancel the next event, scheduled for October 24-26, 2025. They cited the cause as contract debates with the venue. "It comes wit

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Saying Goodbye to the KC-10

Travis AFB Hosts Farewell Ceremony After 44 Years of Service

Military members, veterans, and community leaders came together at California’s Travis Air Force Base to honor the KC-10’s 44 years of service. The event, hosted on September 26, decommissioned the aircraft while honoring the extensive achievements of it and its aircrews. The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender entered service in 1981.

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Senators Launch New Sustainable Aviation Caucus

Promotes Development of Renewable Aviation Fuels

In a significant step towards environmental improvement, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) have launched the Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus. This works to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) and lower industry emissions.

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FlytBase Partners With gNext for Drone Inspections

Collaboration Automates Infrastructure Inspection Missions

FlytBase, a drone autonomy software provider, announced a strategic partnership with AI-driven photogrammetry platform gNext on September 30. This aims to permit seamless AI-assisted drone data collection and transfers to gNext’s platform, limiting the need for human input.

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Aero-TV: Indianapolis Threatens Heliport Closure For Stadium

Chuck Surack Trying To Save Heavily-Used Air Transportation Asset

The City of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Airport Authority have petitioned the FAA to decommission a heavily-used heliport that’s been located in the heart of the city for several decades. The city wants to replace it with a soccer stadium or apartment buildings. Billionaire entrepreneur Chuck Surack, owner of Enstrom Helicopters, has been trying for over three years to save the heliport from the city’s attempts to shut it down. He has pointed out time after time how heavily it is used for a variety of purposes such as emergency services, business transpor

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Airborne 09.23.24: XB-1 Speeds Up, Chennault Airshow Cancels, Landing Fee$$$

Also: Jet Hits TEB Building, Biden's FCC Attacks Starlink, Student Fatality Lawsuit, NBAA Wants VA Benefits 

The Boom XB-1 successfully completed its fourth flight on September 21, 2024, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. It lasted 48 minutes and reached a top speed of Mach 0.617, along with a maximum altitude of 16,150 feet. This achievement came just eight days after the aircraft’s third flight. The Chennault International Airshow Board of Directors announced on September 18 that they have decided to cancel the next event, scheduled for October 24-26, 2025. They cited the cause as contract debates with the venue. "It co

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NTSB Final Report: Jacquneaux Glen R CGS Hawk

Shortly After Touchdown, The Airplane Bounced And Landed Hard On A Field

Analysis: The pilot reported that, about 40 minutes after departure at an altitude of about 9,500 ft mean sea level (msl), he decided to land off-airport due to severe up and down shaking of the experimental airplane’s empennage. The pilot reduced the throttle setting and initiated a glide. The pilot observed that the airplane remained stable during the glide, with no extreme vibration, and that he was able to manage the descent smoothly. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane bounced and landed hard on a field. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the tail assembly.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.01.24)

Aero Linx: The International Airline Medical Association The International Airline Medical Association, formerly known as the Airline Medical Directors Association (AMDA) was founded in 1935 to provide a forum for doctors who were employed by or contracted to international and/or regional airlines. The aim is to share information about aviation medicine with the goal of providing the best possible up-to-date medical advice concerning an airlines employees both aircrew and ground crew and also to advise on the health of airline passengers.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.01.24): Security Notice (SECNOT)

Security Notice (SECNOT)

A SECNOT is a request originated by the Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) for an extensive communications search for aircraft involved, or suspected of being involved, in a security violation, or are considered a security risk. A SECNOT will include the aircraft identification, search area, and expiration time. The search area, as defined by the ATSC, could be a single airport, multiple airports, a radius of an airport or fix, or a route of flight. Once the expiration time has been reached, the SECNOT is considered to be canceled. 

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.01.24)

“Falcon 9’s second stage was disposed in the ocean as planned, but experienced an off-nominal deorbit burn... As a result, the second stage safely landed in the ocean, but outside of the targeted area.” Source: From a statement SpaceX shared on social media following an anomaly to a portion of the launch vehicle that safely brought Crew 9 to the ISS.

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