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June 06, 2018

Airborne 06.06.18: Gone West-Dan Buchanan, Monnett Retires, Blue Origin

Also: USAF Wants Pilots Back, FAA is Hiring, Gulfstream G500, Big Bombardier CS300 Buy

Airshow Pilot Dan Buchanan was lost in an Airshow accident that occurred during a performance at the Gunfighter Skies Air & Space Celebration at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, over the weekend. The accident occurred approximately 1330 local time. Local rescue operations were quick to the scene, airlifted Dan to nearby medical facilities, whereupon it was reported that he passed away from his injuries. Dan had been a part of the Airshow community for nearly 30 years and claimed quick respect for his work et

Airborne 06.06.18: Gone West-Dan Buchanan, Monnett Retires, Blue Origin

Also: USAF Wants Pilots Back, FAA is Hiring, Gulfstream G500, Big Bombardier CS300 Buy

Airshow Pilot Dan Buchanan was lost in an Airshow accident that occurred during a performance at the Gunfighter Skies Air & Space Celebration at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, over the weekend. The accident occurred approximately 1330 local time. Local rescue operations were quick to the scene, airlifted Dan to nearby medical facilities, whereupon it was reported that he passed away from his injuries. Dan had been a part of the Airshow community for nearly 30 years and claimed quick respect for his work ethic and professionalism. After almost 50 years of involvement in the kit aircraft industry, Sonex Founder and President John Monnett has announced his retirement from Sonex Aircra

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TSB Canada Releases Report On Near Accident In Sint Maarten

Misidentification Of Runway In Reduced Visibility Contributed To The March 2017 Risk Of Collision With Terrain Of A WestJet Flight

In its investigation report (A17F0052) released Monday, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that unexpected weather conditions on final approach, reduced runway conspicuity, and inadequate flight path monitoring led to a risk of collision with terrain.

New Drone Takes Inspiration From Birds

Aerial Robot Under Development In France Can Morph In Flight

Researchers from the Étienne Jules Marey Institute of Movement Sciences in France have drawn inspiration from birds to design an aerial robot capable of altering its profile during flight. To reduce its wingspan and navigate through tight spaces, it can reorient its arms, which are equipped with propellers that let it fly like a helicopter. The scientists' work is the subject of an article published in Soft Robotics. It paves the way for a new generation of large robots that can move through narrow passages, making them ideal for exploration as well as search and rescue missions.

AMS Partners With SkyWest Airlines For Tuition Reimbursement

Up To $27,500 Available For Military Rotor Transition Pilots And $17,500 For Student Pilots

Milton, FL-based part 141 flight school AMS Flight School has partnered with SkyWest Airlines to provide top tier tuition reimbursement programs through SkyWest’s Pilot Pathway Program. Up to $27,500 from SkyWest Airlines is available to aspiring commercial pilots through this exciting new partnership. Students can apply now on the AMS Flight School website.

NBAA Thanks Regional Rep. Stacy Howard For Dedicated Service

Welcomes Phillip Derner Jr. To The Role June 15

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Stacy Howard, the association’s Western regional representative, will retire on June 15, after six years of service on behalf of NBAA members in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico. Noted aviation analyst and industry veteran Phillip Derner Jr. will succeed Howard as the new Western regional representative for NBAA.

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Drone Delivery Canada, Toyota Tsusho Canada Announce New Initiative

Focus Will Be On International Markets

Drone Delivery Canada and Toyota Tsusho Canada have signed an agreement to collaborate on a drone delivery logistics platform.

Commercial Spaceflight Federation Welcomes New Associate Members

Astranis, Tesseract, Rocket Lab Join The Organization

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation, CSF, is pleased to welcome three new innovative companies as Associate members : Astranis, Tesseract, and Rocket Lab.

Rockwell Collins Awarded Training Display Contract From CAE

Sill Support The Royal Canadian Air Force’s Fixed-Wing Search And Rescue (FWSAR) Program

Rockwell Collins has been selected by CAE to provide its Panorama collimated display for the CC-295 full-flight simulator (FFS) that CAE will deliver in support of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) program. The Panorama display will be installed on the CAE-built CC-295 FFS, which is part of the comprehensive training program being established to prepare aircrews for their missions in the new Airbus Defence and Space CC-295 aircraft.

Philippine Airlines Takes Delivery Of Its First A321neo

Bringing New Levels Of Efficiency And Comfort For The Carrier’s Regional Network

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first A321neo aircraft in Hamburg, Germany.

Kratos Demos High Performance UAS Capability

Demonstrated And Validated Multiple Capabilities

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions recently successfully performed a series of demonstration flights for one of its highest performance jet unmanned aircraft systems, currently in production and deployed at multiple locations around the globe. These flights successfully demonstrated and validated multiple capabilities unachievable by previous unmanned aircraft systems in this category.

Allegiant Pilot Suffers Seizure During Flight

Plane Forced To Divert To Gainesville, FL, Lands Safely

The pilot of an Allegiant Airlines Airbus A320 suffered a seizure during a flight from Cincinnati, OH to Punta Gorda, FL Thursday morning, forcing the flight to be diverted to Gainesville, FL.

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ARGUS International Renews LunaJets Certification

First Certified Charter Broker Located Outside The U.S.

ARGUS International presented LunaJets, the first charter broker outside the United States to earn the ARGUS Certified Charter Broker Rating, with the renewal of their certified rating at the 2018 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Ready For F-35s: Runway Resurfaced At RAF Marham

Vertical Landing Pads For 'B' Variant Still Under Construction

Preparations for the arrival of the UK’s new F-35 multi-role combat aircraft have taken a major step forward with the completion of resurfacing work on the secondary runway at RAF Marham. This took place with little to no impact on operational activity.

GAMA, AIA Press U.S. Senate Leadership For Floor Action On FAA Reauthorization

Say Bill Should Be Considered As Soon As Possible

GAMA and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) joined together to call on U.S. Senate leadership to consider a bill authorizing programs of the FAA as soon as possible. Congress has not enacted a multiyear authorization bill for the FAA since 2012, and that bill expired almost three years ago. Since September 2015, the agency has been working under a series of short-term extensions, including the current measure expiring on September 30, 2018.

Airlines Urge Caution On Airport Privatization

Calls On Governments To Take A Cautious Approach To The Issue

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) urged governments to take a cautious approach when considering airport privatization. In a unanimously passed resolution, IATA members called on governments to prioritize the long-term economic and social benefits delivered by an effective airport ahead of the short-term financial gains provided by a poorly thought-out privatization.

Australian GA Advisory Group Outlines Priorities For The Government

Says A Broad Strategic Perspective Is Needed For General Aviation

Australia's General Aviation (GA) Advisory Group has presented a plan to the federal government to help ensure the sector's future.

Airbus Invites Next Generation Of Talent To Make Their Innovative Ideas Fly

'Fly Your Ideas' Student Competition Focuses On Digital Solutions For Aerospace

Airbus has launched the sixth Fly Your Ideas competition and invites the next generation of innovators to propose and develop original ideas for the aerospace industry. The biennial competition is a celebration of creativity and innovation to solve real industry challenges.

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EAA, Balloon Federation Of America Announce Joint Effort

Goal Is To Boost Aviation Participation

The EAA and Balloon Federation of America (BFA) recently announced a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people.

Frontier Pilots Caution Customers: 'We’re 100% Ready To Strike' This Summer

No Timeline Has Been Established For Such A Labor Action

As the busy summer travel season begins, Frontier Airlines pilots are cautioning customers that the threat of a strike at the airline is a very real possibility until management agrees to pay pilots in line with industry peers.

Australian Researchers Develop Safety System For Drone Rotors

Senses Proximity Of Biological Material To The Blades

Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia are developing a sensor system that is designed to stop a spinning drone rotor blade before it can cause an injury.

Airborne 06.04.18: 4th Bell 525, Kodiak 100-Series II, UAV Volcano Rescue

Also: Gulfstream G650ER Records, NATA Illegal Charter Task Force, Twin Commander, 49 Days To Oshkosh

A fourth Bell 525 Flight Test Vehicle has joined the test flight program, with a fifth expected to be flying later this year. The Bell 525 is the world’s first fly-by-wire commercial helicopter and is designed to operate safely and reliably in austere environments with decreased pilot workload. The aircraft features the first fully-integrated touch screen avionics suite designed for helicopters. “This is another significant milestone for the Bell 525 program and a testAment to the hard w

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.06.18)

“This comprehensive bill includes key FAA certification and regulatory reforms that will help bring new safety technologies to the market, strengthen aviation sales and exports, and more effectively utilize the resources of the FAA and industry.” Source: Excerpt from a letter sent to the leadership of the U.S. Senate by GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce and AIA president and CEO Eric Fanning.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.06.18): Coupled Ailerons And Rudder

Rudder and ailerons are connected with interconnected springs in order to counteract adverse yaw.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.06.18)

Aero Linx: Nearly 1,000 Drones Come Together to Make TIME's New Cover

TIME’s cover last week is unlike any in the magazine’s 95-year history.

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