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January 08, 2020

Airborne 01.08.20: New Mooney Woes, New Airbornes!, Space Record

Also: Tailwind Technologies, Thunder Mustang Down, NATA Loss of License Insurance, Mike Heuer Confirmed

After about a month back on the job, Mooney employees have once again been furloughed, and the company says it is not able to make good on a promise of two weeks of holiday pay. According to human resources specialist and de facto spokeswoman Devan Burns, 55 employees were sent home on Monday. "There have been a lot of promises," she told media. "I've just been trying to help keep Mooney stay alive." Burns also told the paper that she's looking for work to support herself and her two children while remaining very supportive of Mooney and its employees. Airborne’s ‘Aero-Verse’ approach will shortly commit itself to 5 new special interest we

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Hyundai Motor And Uber Announce Aerial Ridesharing Partnership

Release New Full-Scale Air Taxi Model At CES

Hyundai Motor Company and Uber have announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Hyundai is the first automotive company to join the Uber Elevate initiative, bringing automotive-scale manufacturing capability and a track record of mass-producing electric vehicles. The air vehicle concept Hyundai released today was created in part through Uber's open design process, a NASA-inspired approach that jump-starts innovation by publicly releasing vehicle design concepts so any company can use them to innovate their air taxi models and engineering technologies.

GoPro Karma Drones Grounded By GPS Issues

Software Has Not Been Updated Since September 2018

For those few people still flying GoPro Karma drones ... things went south at the first of the year. Because GoPro has not updated the software for the drones since they were discontinued in September, 2018, they are apparently no longer able to receive a GPS signal.

Blue Origin Opens New Headquarters In Kent, Washington

Building Named After Gerard O’Neill, A Physicist Who Envisioned Millions Of People Living And Working In Space For The Benefit Of Earth

Blue Origin has opened a new headquarters and R&D facility in Kent, Washington. The facility is Blue Origin’s hub of operations as the company continues to grow its team.

JetBlue Prepares Its Business For A New Climate Reality

To Start Flying With Sustainable Aviation Fuel On Flights From San Francisco In 2020

JetBlue will offset carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) from jet fuel for all domestic JetBlue flights beginning in July 2020, making it the first major U.S. airline to take this critical and measurable step toward reducing its contribution to global warming. The carrier has also announced plans to start flying with sustainable aviation fuel in mid-2020 on flights from San Francisco International Airport.

Dassault Aviation Appoints Charles Wemaëre Vice President, Worldwide Spares

Has Responsibility For Spare Parts Strategy And Logistics Efforts For The Global Falcon Fleet

Dassault Aviation has appointed Charles Wemaëre (pictured) vice president, Worldwide Spares, with responsibility for spare parts strategy and logistics efforts for the global Falcon fleet. He will report to Pierre Thielin, VP, Worldwide Customer Service, within Dassault’s Civil Aviation Department. Wemaëre previously served as Deputy Manager to Serge Elias, the former VP Worldwide Spares, who is retiring.

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New AF Weapons System Completes First Live Mission

Allows Squadron Members At Tinker AFB To Provide Command And Control To Both Live And Simulated Aircraft From Around The Country

After four years of planning, the 752nd Operations Support Squadron has successfully completed their first live mission on the AN/TYQ-23A weapons system at Tinker Air Force Base.

AeroMech Issues RVSM STC For Piper Meridian/M500/M600 Turboprops

Allows Full Utilization Of The Aircraft's Performance Envelope

AeroMech Incorporated has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) authorizing Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) certification for select Piper Meridian, M500, and M600 turboprop aircraft. The STC was approved by AeroMech’s FAA STC ODA.

Pierce Aerospace And DroneDek Team For Global Drone Deliveries

Combined Systems Provide The Infrastructure That Enables Scalably Of Authenticated Package Delivery, Companies Say

Indiana drone startups Pierce Aerospace, a leading Remote ID UAS Service Supplier (RID-USS), and DroneDek, a leading smart mailbox company, have teamed to advance commercial drone delivery.

AviaAM Financial Leasing China Acquires Boeing 737-800 With Lease Attached

Donghai Airlines Will Operate The Aircraft Under 9 Years Agreement

AviaAM Leasing, a global aviation holding company engaged in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services, announced that its joint venture with the Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company (HNCA) – AviaAM Financial Leasing China – has recently acquired one more Boeing 737-800.

NBAA Welcomes James Viola As President And CEO Of HAI

Replaces Matt Zuccaro, Who Served In The Position Since 2005

The NBAA welcomes James A. Viola as the new president and CEO of Helicopter Association International (HAI), effective Jan. 16. He replaces Matthew S. Zuccaro, who announced his retirement last year.

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Aero-TV: FACTS Saves Lives - Aircare International’s Emergency Training

Aircare International Has Been Elevating In-Flight Safety For More Than 40 Years

For over 40 years, Aircare FACTS Training has been providing human factor-based emergency procedures training for pilots, flight engineers, flight attendants, other cabin crew and executive frequent flyers. Aircare FACTS Training offers a variety of research-based programs, specifically designed to meet the needs of business aviation and public/military aircraft, especially those looking to meet the cabin safety requirements outlined in FAR Part 135.331.

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Aero-TV: FACTS Saves Lives - Aircare International’s Emergency Training

Aircare International Has Been Elevating In-Flight Safety For More Than 40 Years

For over 40 years, Aircare FACTS Training has been providing human factor-based emergency procedures training for pilots, flight engineers, flight attendants, other cabin crew and executive frequent flyers. Aircare FACTS Training offers a variety of research-based programs, specifically designed to meet the needs of business aviation and public/military aircraft, especially those looking to meet the cabin safety requirements outlined in FAR Part 135.331.

American Airlines Reaches Settlement Agreement With Boeing

Carrier Will To Contribute Additional Funds To Team Members' Profit Sharing As A Result Of The Agreement

American Airlines has shared with its team that the company has reached a confidential agreement with Boeing on compensation for financial damages incurred in 2019 due to the grounding of the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Governor Cuomo Unveils Plan To Invest $9 Million In Drone Infrastructure

Would Develop An Unmanned Aerial System Experimentation And Test Facility At Griffiss International Airport

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the 23rd proposal of his 2020 State of the State agenda - investing $9 million to establish a small unmanned aerial system, or sUAS, experimentation and test facility at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, Oneida County. This "skydome" will be a year-round indoor sUAS research facility that will support the safe experimentation of drone technology and techniques, including secure command and control, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, autonomy, sense-and-avoid, and other techniques that will enable applications such as emergency management services, damage assessment and recovery search and rescue.

South Dakota Signs Participating Addendum With DroneUp

Agreement Provides Public Sector Agencies Access To Drone Services

DroneUp, LLC and the State of South Dakota have signed a Participating Addendum for the NASPO ValuePoint contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle services established as the Contract Number 17379. This begins the offering for the purchase of complete drone solutions to all state agencies, commissions, political subdivisions, institutions, and local public bodies allowed by law. The award is the first of its kind for the drone industry and a highly anticipated announcement.

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Mike Heuer Confirmed As U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team Manager

Served As The President Of The FAI Aerobatics Commission From 1986 to 2012

In mid-December, U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team Captain, Jeff Petrocelli contacted Mike Heuer to let him know of the team pilots’ nomination for him to serve as the team’s manager. Although he had the team manager position on his “bucket list” of things to do in aerobatics, he was pleased and surprised to get the call.

Mooney Employees Back On Furlough

Company Says They Will Not Receive Promised Holiday Pay

After about a month back on the job, Mooney employees have once again been furloughed, and the company says it is not able to make good on a promise of two weeks of holiday pay.

Tailwind Technologies Grows Its Portfolio

Acquires Aerospace Welding Minneapolis And Aerospace Manufacturing

Tailwind Technologies has acquired Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. and Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI), both headed by President Tom Heid, who will continue in that capacity for Tailwind. Tailwind Technologies is the parent company of Hartzell Propeller, Inc. and Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC.

Airborne 01.06.20: Evolution E5 Upgrade, Super Bowl TFR, FSANA 2020

Also: Master Instructors, Base Jumper Rescue, FAA v Nantucket Express, Rolls-Royce Pearl 15

Aspen Avionics has announced new features and functions for the E5 EFI. When introduced in 2018, the Evolution E5 EFI combined an attitude indicator plus DG/CDI into a single display. Aspen has since responded with a new software release for those who prefer a more traditional HSI. Aircraft owners who already own Aspen’s Evolution E5 can update their current display through an Aspen authorized dealer who will enter the change with a logbook entry. New E5 displays will begin shipping immediately with the HSI

Garmin TeamX Adds New Features To G3X Touch And The G5

Options Approved For Installation In Certified Aircraft

Garmin is pleased to announce the addition of new G3X Touch features and panel configurations, as well as cost-effective avionics options that have been approved for installation in certified aircraft. New wireless engine data streaming and flight data logging give pilots additional insight into aircraft and engine performance, and additional G3X Touch display layout options give pilots flexibility when provisioning for a G3X Touch installation in their aircraft.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.08.20)

“Despite the ongoing challenges the grounding has brought, American Airlines team members continue to do an incredible job caring for our customers. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are proud to take the step of including this compensation in our 2019 profit-sharing program, even though the compensation will be received over several years.” Source: American Airlines Chairman and CEO Doug Parker.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.08.20): Local Traffic

Aircraft operating in the traffic pattern or within sight of the tower, or aircraft known to be departing or arriving from flight in local practice areas, or aircraft executing practice instrument approaches at the airport.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.08.20)

FAA’s Remote ID For Drones Explained In 15-Minute Video

Drone DJ has posted a video created by Russ, from 51 Drones which explains the entire FAA’s Remote ID for drones proposal. Russ urges drone operators to read portions of the proposed rule, and to stand strong.

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