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December 04, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 12.04.18: GA-ASI Ground Control, Skeye Acquired, Censys Tech

Also: FAA Exec Appointment, InstantEye Mk-3, XLCargoDrones Center, ALTI UAS Enhanced VTOL UAV

A “Certifiable” (STANAG 4671-compliant) Ground Control Station (C-GCS) from GA-ASI was used for the first time in October to fly a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The flight originated from Yuma, Arizona and flew GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPA. Aircraft flight critical functions were tested successfully, including hold modes, landing gear, flap operation, and “hand flying” of the aircraft. Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI, noted that, “We continue on a path towards integrating RPA i

Airborne-Unmanned 12.04.18: GA-ASI Ground Control, Skeye Acquired, Censys Tech

Also: FAA Exec Appointment, InstantEye Mk-3, XLCargoDrones Center, ALTI UAS Enhanced VTOL UAV

A “Certifiable” (STANAG 4671-compliant) Ground Control Station (C-GCS) from GA-ASI was used for the first time in October to fly a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The flight originated from Yuma, Arizona and flew GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPA. Aircraft flight critical functions were tested successfully, including hold modes, landing gear, flap operation, and “hand flying” of the aircraft. Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI, noted that, “We continue on a path towards integrating RPA into non-segregated national and international airspace, where they can fly safely alongside commercial aircraft. To achieve that goal, we are producing STANAG-compliant Ground Con

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Branson Is 'Pretty Confident' Virgin Galactic Will Fly To Space This Year

First Flights To Space Will Carry Only Test Pilots, Not Paying Passengers

Sir Richard Branson says that Virgin Galactic will be flying astronauts to space by the end of the year, but the people on board will be test pilots, not paying passengers.

Boeing Delivers Its 2,000th Airplane To China

Delivery Milestone Reflects Rapid Growth In World's Largest Commercial Aviation Market

Boeing has delivered its 2,000th airplane to a Chinese operator, a 737 MAX for Xiamen Airlines. The milestone and the pace at which it was reached reflect the accelerating growth in the world's largest commercial aviation market.

ICAO Highlights Commitments, Accomplishments In Latin American Aviation

Region Saw A Seven Percent Increase In Passenger Traffic During 2017

ICAO outlined a range of priorities and expectations for Latin American States last week when its Council President and Secretary General delivered their remarks to the 23rd Ordinary Assembly of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC).

Boeing Delivers Fiji Airways' First 737 MAX Airplane

Carrier Begins Modernization Of Single-Aisle Airplane Fleet With The First Of Five 737 MAXs

Boeing has delivered the first 737 MAX for Fiji Airways, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernize its single-aisle fleet.

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Serco Names Michael Huerta As Senior Consultant Supporting Global Aviation

Will Have A Role In Developing The Company's Global Aviation Strategy

Serco Inc. announced today the appointment of Michael Huerta as a Senior Consultant. In this role, Mr. Huerta will provide strategic guidance to Serco's aviation business in the U.S. and have a role in developing the aviation strategy globally.

Ohio Wright Brothers Monument Project Gets Financial Boost

Two Philanthropic Organizations Make Major Contributions Towards The Planned Landmark

The Wright Image Group has received a major financial boost towards their planned memorial to Orville and Wilbur Wright at the intersection of Interstate highways 70 and 75 just north of Dayton Ohio near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Sedona, AZ 'No Drone Zone' Is Unenforceable

Signs Posted At Parks And Trailheads Run Contrary To Federal Law

Signs have been popping up saying drone flights are prohibited on trails and in parks in and around Sedona, AZ, but there is apparently no way for anyone to enforce the "No Drone Zones".

NASA Launches OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Promotion And Research Challenge 2019

Embark On A NASA Technology Scavenger Hunt And More

How much NASA technology is in your life? Through the NASA OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Promotion and Research Challenge (OPSPARC), OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS encourage students to embark on three missions, starting with a scavenger hunt for NASA "spinoffs," or technologies created for NASA missions now being used for other purposes. Hosted by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, OPSPARC 2019 rolls out Dec. 5, 2018, but teachers and students can get a head start by downloading design packets on the OPSPARC website.

Full Restoration Planned For Rare Spitfire

AA810 Has Been Recovered From A Mountainside In Norway

A rare RAF Spitfire aircraft has been recovered from the side of a mountain in Norway where it crashed after being shot down in 1942. The pilot of AA810, Flt. Lt. Alistair 'Sandy' Gunn, was captured and placed in a German prison camp, where he took part in the "Great Escape". He was captured and executed by the Gestapo.

BASE Jumper Fatally Injured In Portugal

Jumped From A 330-Foot Cliff, Parachute Failed To Open

A 50-year-old BASE German BASE jumper was fatally injured last week when he jumped from a 330-foot cliff in Portugal and his parachute failed to open.

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Elaine Chao Names Monteith To FAA Associate Administrator For Commercial Space

Will Begin New Duties January 20th

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao has appointed Wayne R. Monteith to the position of Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation at the FAA. Monteith’s appointment is effective January 20, 2019.

New Crew Arrives At Space Station

Marks Return To Flight For Soyuz Spacecraft Following Launch Abort In October

The Soyuz MS-11 with the Expedition 58 crew aboard launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station at 6:31 a.m. EST Monday, docking at the station a about six hours later.

USAF Fires B-52 Squadron Commander At Minot AFB

Cites 'Failure To Maintain A Professional Workplace Environment'

The commander of the 69th Bomb Squadron at Minot AFB in North Dakota has been relieved of his duties, according to a media release from the U.S. Air Force.

Airborne-Unmanned 11.27.18: 50K LAANC App's, UAV Organ Transport, Shooting Stars

Also: Hirth Engines, University Of Maryland, GA-ASI Selected, Snap UAS

The FAA's nationwide deployment of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) has exceeded all of the program’s original objectives. Since the program began with a prototype system in November 2017, LAANC has processed more than 50,000 applications from drone operators for authorization to fly in controlled airspace. The system now covers almost 300 air traffic facilities serving approximately 500 airports, providing near-instantaneous approvals and allowing operators to quickly plan their flights. A Uni

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Honeywell Announces Move Of Global Headquarters To Charlotte, NC

Safety And Productivity Solutions Business Also To Move To Charlotte With About 750 Jobs Expected To Be In Place By The End Of 2024

Honeywell has announced it will relocate its global corporate headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, a business- and family-friendly city close to several of Honeywell's businesses in the Southeast United States. Honeywell also announced it will relocate the headquarters of its Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) business group from Fort Mill, South Carolina, to Charlotte.

uAvionics Announces 272-Aircraft AML For skyBeacon

FAA Policy Created To Allow Installation On Aircraft Not Listed

The FAA has released an Approved Model List (AML) for the uAvionics skyBeacon ADS-B device, and the company has begun shipping the products to customers who have pre-ordered the system.

Canada, U.K. Conclude Agreement To Support Air Transport, Tourism And Trade

Will Allow Any Number Of Carriers To Operate Between The Two Countries

Canadians rely on a robust aviation industry with diverse international air services. Growing Canada's air transport relationships allows airlines to provide passengers and businesses with the air travel options they need to support their families and the economy.

FlyersRights.org Releases Passenger Complaints Of Sexual Abuse

Perpetrators Allowed To 'Sleep It Off', Served '3 Jack Daniels And 1 Wine' And Not Met By Police

FlyersRights.org has released 20 detailed passenger complaints of in-flight sexual assaults made to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), obtained pursuant to Freedom of Information Act requests.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.04.18)

"The commercial space sector is growing exponentially every year, and the FAA is committed to keeping pace with it. I’m pleased to welcome General Monteith to our team, and I look forward to working with him to ensure we remain on the cutting edge of this burgeoning industry." Source: FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell, on the appointment of General Wayne R. Monteith to the position of Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.04.18): Empty-Field Myopia

Induced nearsightedness that is associated with flying at night, in instrument meteorological conditions and/or reduced visibility.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.04.18)

International Bodyflight Association

The International Bodyflight Association (IBA) was formed in 2003. It was the first of a kind and led the field in supporting and training wind tunnel instructors and by setting the standard of safety that the industry enjoys today.

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