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July 10, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 07.10.18: Oshkosh Drone Show!, San Andreas, OSH18 UAS News

Also: Drone Advisory Committee, Dropcopter Pollination, Schiebel S-100 Trials, Greenpeace Crashes Drone

For the first time in North America, a drone light show will be part of an air show when EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 presents up to 100 lighted drones in flight during night air shows on July 25 and 28. Great Lakes Drone Company, based in Watervliet, Michigan, will be flying their drones and is one of just two U.S. companies authorized by the FAA for such displays. EAA’s Dave Chaimson notes that, “What makes this event especially memorable are the intricate maneuvers that are capable by up

Airborne-Unmanned 07.10.18: Oshkosh Drone Show!, San Andreas, OSH 18 UAS News

Also: Drone Advisory Committee, Dropcopter Pollination, Schiebel S-100 Trials, Greenpeace Crashes Drone

For the first time in North America, a drone light show will be part of an air show when EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 presents up to 100 lighted drones in flight during night air shows on July 25 and 28. Great Lakes Drone Company, based in Watervliet, Michigan, will be flying their drones and is one of just two U.S. companies authorized by the FAA for such displays. EAA’s Dave Chaimson notes that, “What makes this event especially memorable are the intricate maneuvers that are capable by up to 100 synchronized drones, highlighting the possibilities of safe and responsible drone flying. People come to AirVenture to see aerial excitement not seen anywhere else, and th

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U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Accepts Flying Classroom, ASTARSIII

Aircraft Is A Customized C-26A Metroliner

The United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) recently took delivery of an Airborne Systems Training and Research Support (ASTARS) III aircraft, the newest generation of flying classrooms at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

CAAS And DFS Aviation Services Sign MOU For ATM Collaboration

Will Further Optimize Safety Management Systems, Benchmark Performance Indicators

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and DFS Aviation Services, the commercial subsidiary of the German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a wide range of air traffic management (ATM)-related activities. The MoU was signed by Soh Poh Theen, Deputy Director-General (Air Navigation Services) of CAAS, as well as Oliver Cristinetti and Dirk Mahns, Managing Directors of DFS Aviation Services.

Man Fatally Injured After Crashing Car Into Davenport, IA Airport Fuel Farm

Had Been Involved In A High-Speed Chase With Police

Davenport, IA Municipal Airport authorities have provided an update on a fuel farm fire that occurred June 30 that was the result of a man crashing his car into the fueling facility following a high-speed chase with police.

ESA Releases Latest Report On Space Junk

Nearly 20,000 Pieces Of Debris Reportedly Orbiting Earth

ESA’s Annual Space Environment Report is full of facts, figures and tables that provide a detailed picture of how the space debris environment around Earth has evolved.

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TSB Releases Report In 2017 Collision With Runway Lights In Montreal

Inadequate Flight Planning Led To To The Incident, Board Says

In its recently-release investigation report, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that inadequate flight planning led to an aircraft colliding with runway lights after landing at the Montreal/St-Hubert Airport, Quebec.

Passenger Group Reacts To FAA Refusal To Regulate Airline Seats And Legroom

Challenges Evidence Of Safety As Flawed, Misleading And Possibly Fake

In response to a 2017 federal appeal court decision requiring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reconsider its denial of a FlyersRights.org petition to set minimum seat standards and stop further shrinkage, the FAA has now again refused to regulate seats holding that evacuation tests show no problems regardless of shrunken seats and larger passengers.

Frasca International Celebrates 60 Years Of Simulation

Company Founded By Rudy Frasca In 1958

Flight Simulator Manufacturer Frasca International is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. The company was founded by Rudy Frasca in 1958 and remains a privately held, family run business. Over the past six decades, the company has become well known as a quality supplier of flight simulation equipment for hundreds of flight schools worldwide.

New Technology Makes Filing Noise Complaints Easier

Former Air Force Test Pilot Develops The 'Air Noise Button'

You've seen multiple stories here on Aero-News about residents complaining about noise from aircraft following the implementation of new NextGen flight patterns by the FAA. Now, a former U.S. Air Force test pilot has developed a device that makes it easier for people living under those paths to file noise complaints.

Rude Encounter With Airline Passenger Led To Private Plane For Oprah

Calls The Aircraft Her 'Greatest Luxury' In A Recent Interview

Oprah Winfrey may have one of the most recognizable faces in the world, and she is perceived as being a very open person.

Ohio Town Mulls Drone Regulations

City Councilman Says He Is Responding to Multiple Complaints About The Aircraft

The City Council of Newton Falls, OH will consider a local drone ordinance that its sponsor says will enhance public safety and protect citizens' privacy.

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D.C. Court Of Appeals Denies Petition To Review Taylor v FAA

Attorney John Taylor Had Challenged Registration Of Model Aircraft Under Drone Rules

The D.C. Court of Appeals has denied a petition for review of the FAA's rules concerning the registration of model aircraft under its drone registration rules.

Airbus Projects Nearly 37,400 New Aircraft Required Over 20 Years

Global Networks And Citizens Drive Growth Of 4.4% A Year

The world’s passenger fleet will more than double to 48,000 aircraft in 20 years with traffic growing at a resilient 4.4% per year, driving a need for 37,390 new passenger and freighter aircraft according to Airbus’ new Global Market Forecast 2018-2037.

FAA Proposes $150,000 Civil Penalty Against Metropolitan Aviation

Alleges FAR Violations Pertaining To Aircraft Maintenance

The FAA has proposed a $150,000 civil penalty against Metropolitan Aviation LLC, of Manassas. VA for allegedly violating FARs pertaining to aircraft maintenance.

Airborne-Unmanned 07.03.18: Facebook Drops Aquila, Yamaha Fazer, FAA Survey

Also: New AUVSI Jax Chapter, Switzerland Air Traffic Demo, KState Polytechnic, TopXGun

Facebook has abandoned its efforts to use a high-altitude solar-powered drone to relay internet connectivity to people living in remote areas without such service. Facebook began its efforts in 2014. On its blog, the company said it developed an aircraft, known as Aquila, as well as other technologies to deliver wireless internet connectivity to remote areas. In 2016, one of its aircraft suffered a wing failure while attempting to land, which the NTSB attributed to strong winds. The flight was the first for the full-s

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First Air And Canadian North Merge To Better Serve Pan-Arctic Communities

Merger Expected To Be Completed By The End Of This Year

Makivik Corporation (Makivik) and the Inuvialuit Corporate Group (ICG) have signed an agreement in principle to merge First Air and Canadian North in order to provide the best possible essential air services across the Arctic. Makivik took this initiative to begin the discussion under the new direction of Charlie Watt, Sr.

Kopter Group Announces The Formation Of Kopter North America LLC

Will Be Headed By CEO Christian Gras

Kopter Group AG has formed a fully owned subsidiary in the US: Kopter North America LLC. The establishment of this subsidiary is a key first step for Kopter in developing its presence in the US, which represents a significant market for the company.

Hellenic Air Force Orders 12 Tecnam P2002 JF Training Aircraft

Will Take Delivery Of 12 P2002JF Training Aircraft

Tecnam has signed a contract with the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) for the delivery of 12 low wing trainer P2002JF. The signing took place in Athens July 5th.

LM-100J Commercial Freighter To Fly At 2018 Farnborough International Airshow

Corporation Also Releases Full Details Of Its 2018 FIA Media Briefing Schedule

Lockheed Martin will showcase its LM-100J Super Hercules commercial freighter at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2018, held in Farnborough, England, July 16-22.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.10.18)

"There is nothing to support Taylor’s contention that ... the Modernization Act was intended to codify the alleged prior understanding that the FAA could not regulate any recreational model aircraft." Source: Excerpt from U.S. Court of Appeals decision to deny a review of Taylor v FAA.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.10.18): Relative Bearing (RB)

The angular difference between the aircraft heading and the direction to the station, measured clockwise from the nose of the aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.10.18)

FAA Drone Advisory Committee

The FAA's Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) is a broad-based, long-term Federal advisory committee that provides the FAA with advice on key UAS integration issues by helping to identify challenges and prioritize improvements.

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