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February 07, 2017

Airborne 02.07.17: BasicMed Update, EFIS/HeliSAS Demo, EAA-Seaplane Pilots

Also: Yuneec H520, Aero-Calendar, Boeing Labor, Bezos Boost, AirSatOne, New ASTM Boss, Utah Drones

Questions are being answered following an analysis of President Trump’s executive order to hold pending and new regulations for a 60-day review. Industry analysis tends to indicate that the freeze does not apply to BasicMed, which provides a long-anticipated alternative to medical certification. The executive order is a standard operating procedure for new administrations. The order exempts “any regulations subject to statutory or judicial deadlines.” Genesys Aerosystems will unveil its n

Airborne 02.07.17: BasicMed Update, EFIS/HeliSAS Demonstrator, EAA-Seaplane Pilots

Also: Yuneec H520, Aero-Calendar, Boeing Labor, Bezos Boost, AirSatOne, New ASTM Boss, Utah Drones

Questions are being answered following an analysis of President Trump’s executive order to hold pending and new regulations for a 60-day review. Industry analysis tends to indicate that the freeze does not apply to BasicMed, which provides a long-anticipated alternative to medical certification. The executive order is a standard operating procedure for new administrations. The order exempts “any regulations subject to statutory or judicial deadlines.” Genesys Aerosystems will unveil its new state-of-the-art helicopter cockpit demonstrator at their booth during the upcoming HAI Heli-EXPO convention in Dallas. The Genesys Aerosystems cockpit demonstrator is equipped

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Garmin G5 Receives EASA Approval For Certificated Aircraft In Europe

STC Demonstrates EASA’s Initiative To Economically Improve Aircraft Safety And Is Available Immediately

EASA has granted STC approval for the installation of Garmin's G5 electronic flight instrument for installation in select certified fixed-wing general aviation aircraft in Europe.

ESA Introduces New Recruit for Astronaut Corps

Matthias Maurer Undergoing Basic Training At European Astronaut Center In Germany

Matthias Maurer, from Germany, has started his astronaut training as part of ESA’s astronaut corps. He was among the 10 finalists in 2009 selection, and is now undergoing basic training at the European Astronaut Center in Cologne, Germany.

Qatar Airways Breaks Distance Record With New Zealand Flight

Flight Covered Over 7,800 Nautical Miles Over 17 Hours

It was a historic moment for Qatar Airways as it launched its new record-breaking Auckland service on one of the country’s most significant days of the year – Waitangi Day. As the first Qatar Airways flight touched down on the North Island of New Zealand, just after sunrise – a new chapter in the airline’s history began.

Drone Flying Over Falcons Practice Field 'Grounded'

Neighbor Flew Aircraft During Team Workouts

This isn't particularly surprising. As the Atlanta Falcons prepared for the Super Bowl Sunday at Rice University's practice field, someone living near the school decided to try to get a peek at the team as they practiced.

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Encore Jets Launches Private Jet Flights To Cuba With New Partnership

Partners With International Expeditions For The Service

New York City-based private jet startup Encore Jets will offer direct flights to Cuba from 24 United States cities and their respective airports, including Miami, Atlanta and New York. The brokerage has partnered with the tour operator and travel agency International Expeditions, recognized for its ongoing experience in tourism and government relations with Cuba.

Report: Air Traffic Management Market Worth $97.3 Billion By 2022

North America Expected To Lead The Market

A new report now available on ASDReports projects that the Air Traffic Management (ATM) market is projected to grow from $50.01 billion in 2016 to $97.30 billion by 2022, at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 11.73% during the forecast period.

U-2 Breaks 30,000-Hour Barrier In Fight Against ISIS

Milestone Flight Occurred February 2

A U-2 Dragon Lady, serving in the U.S. Air Force Central Command, reached 30,000 hours of flight time, Feb. 2, while supporting theater operations in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

Aero Norway Invests In Skilled Workforce

Projects Soaring Demand For Specialist Independent Engine Maintenance

Norway-based engine MRO facility Aero Norway AS has moved to a shift work program to increase its production capacity as the rate of engine inductions at the facility continues to grow. Over the next few months its skilled and experienced engineers will supervise the training of ten new apprentices as the Company reinforces its commitment to knowledge sharing and deepening the expertise and certification of its internal resource pool.

Airbus Helicopters Products Gain Market Share In North America

Despite Slow Market Conditions In 2016, 60 Civil And Parapublic Helicopter Deliveries Account For 50 Percent Of Market

Airbus Helicopters report they solidified their position as the North American market leader in civil and parapublic helicopters in 2016 despite a difficult market environment that saw a dramatic decline in total industry orders.

BAE Signs Heads Of Agreement For A Future Contract With TAI For TF-X Program

Several Dignitaries On Hand For The Ceremony

In the presence of The Prime Ministers of Turkey and the United Kingdom, BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have signed a Heads of Agreement to collaborate on the first development phase of an indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet for the Turkish Air Force – TF-X.

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GA Aircraft Down Near Mississippi River

Pilot Survived Overnight On A Sandbar Before Being Located

The pilot of a single-engine airplane survived an accident that left his airplane upside down in shallow water near the Mississippi River in Warren County, MS Saturday night.

FAA Grants STC To Precise Flight Bird Strike Prevention System

Approved For Installation On 67 Airbus Helicopter Models

The FAA has approved an amended STC to Airbus Helicopters and Precise Flight for the Pulselite Bird Strike Prevention System. This approval comes as an amendment to STC SH3319NM, bringing the total number of Airbus rotorcraft models certified for the Pulselite System to 67. This includes all EC135, H-135, EC145, H145, and AS350 models.

Aero-TV: WingX Geo-Referencing - A Step by Step Guide To The Latest Upgrades

WingX Pro7 Traca Technology Allows Your Finger To Do The Navigating…

If you wanted to see the latest in aviation personal electronics devices, the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) held in November 2016 was the place to be. ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, checked in to find out what’s the latest and greatest thing going on with Hilton Software, the company that produces the WingX Pro7 app for iOS and Android products.

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AMA Drone Report 02.06.17: Karma Returns!, Orlando v Drones, Sebring FPV Races

Also: Drone Racing Coming To AMA Expo East, Drone Pilot Insurance, Drone Rescues Lost Hikers

Once heralded with much fanfare, the GoPro entry into the consumer drone market looked like a sure bet... until troubles with a number of the products grounded the program. Very portable and easy to fly, the Karma ran into trouble when owners reported them falling out of the sky without warning... and not just a few times. GoPro, to their credit, pulled the product from the shelves, instituted a recall, gifted former owners with a free GoPro camera (after their drones were turned in) and went back to the dr

Aero-TV: WingX Geo-Referencing - A Step by Step Guide To The Latest Upgrades

WingX Pro7 Traca Technology Allows Your Finger To Do The Navigating…

If you wanted to see the latest in aviation personal electronics devices, the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) held in November 2016 was the place to be. ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, checked in to find out what’s the latest and greatest thing going on with Hilton Software, the company that produces the WingX Pro7 app for iOS and Android products.

Agreement Reached On Lowest Priced F-35s In Program History

Each Airplane In LRIP-10 Will Cost Under $100 Million

The U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin reached an agreement in principle on the lowest priced F-35 Lightning II aircraft to date marking the first time the price for an F-35A is below $100M. Known as Low-Rate Initial Production Lot 10 (LRIP-10), the contract is for 90 stealth fighter aircraft and represents more than a 60 percent price reduction for the F-35A variant since the first LRIP-1 contract.

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FAA To Hold 20th Annual Commercial Space Transportation Conference

Meetings Being Held This Week In Washington, D.C.

The FAA’s Commercial Space Transportation Conference, planned for February 7, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and February 8, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Washington, D.C., is an opportunity for the media to gain insight into the exciting and challenging issues facing commercial space transportation, including new and emerging rocket technologies, potential future launch procedures, and human space travel.

Super Bowl Halftime Show Featured Hundreds Of Drones

Performance Was Recorded Prior To The Game Due To TFR

By the time Tom Brady had wrapped a spectacular comeback victory in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history ... Lady Gaga's halftime show had been largely forgotten by all but the most ardent Gaga fans ... and a lot of people interested in drones.

GoPro Reports Revenue Shortfall In Q4 2016

Cites Karma Drone Issues As Among The Reasons For Underperformance

GoPro reported a revenues below its projected $574.5 million analysts expected in the 4th quarter of 2016, and is unlikely to start 2017 much better.

NBAA: Continued EU-ETS Exemption Reflects Wisdom Of Global Emissions Standard

Certain U.S. Business Aviation Flights Are Exempt From The Proposal

The NBAA says that European officials’ decision to continue exempting certain U.S. business aviation flights from the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) correctly reflects the need for a global aircraft emissions proposal, currently being developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Judges Ruling Brings World View Launch Facility To A Halt

Voids $15 Million Development Deal With Pima County, AZ

A $15 million development deal closed more than a year ago between Pima County, AZ and World View, which hopes to carry passengers to the fringe of space under a massive balloon, has been struck down by an Arizona judge, raising questions about the status of the project.

Mesa Airlines Flight Attendants Will Vote On Strike

Mesa Flight Attendants Fly Under United Express And American Eagle Brands

Mesa Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), are gearing up for a possible strike at the carrier after mediated negotiations recently stalled. Strike vote ballots will be sent to the over 700 Flight Attendants on February 28, 2017, with a vote count scheduled for March 29, 2017. Mesa Airlines operates flights for American Airlines (as American Eagle) and United Airlines (as United Express).

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Airborne 02.06.17: Collier Trophy, Prime Air Shipping Hub, First 2017 TBM 930

Also: Apollo's 50th at Oshkosh, Archon SF1, Master Instructors, ATR Biofuel, Oshkosh Branding, Drone Arrest, Bye Aerospace

NAA reports that four aerospace projects and accomplishments were selected to compete for the auspicious 2016 Robert J. Collier Trophy. For 105 years, the Collier Trophy has been the benchmark of aerospace achievement. Awarded annually “… for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” it has been bestowed upon some of the most important projects, programs, individuals, and accomplishments in history. Past winners include the crews of Apol

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.07.17)

"The LRIP-10 contract is a good and fair deal for the taxpayers, the U.S. Government, allies, and Industry.” Source: Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, F-35 Program Executive Officer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.07.17): Outer Fix Arc

A semicircle, usually about a 50−70 mile radius from a meter fix, usually in high altitude, which is used by CTAS/HOST to calculate outer fix times.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.07.17)

'I Baked Cupcakes To Fund My Pilot Lessons'

The inspiring story of Lisa Cusack, who wanted a career in aviation so much that she came up with an innovative way to make it happen. Where there's a will ... there's a way.

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