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April 10, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 04.10.18: Section 336 Opposed, LAANC Partners, UAVs v Nuke

Also: Oregon SAR Drone, AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards, SenseFly & Trimble, Drone Imaging In Forestry

The Commercial Drone Alliance has called for Congress to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012. Since the implementation of the FAA’s Part 107 in 2016, which broadly authorized commercial drone operations in the U.S., drone use has been growing at an exponential rate. CDA claims that Section 336 of the 2012 FMRA currently prohibits the FAA from regulating qualifying model aircraft. CDA alleges that this exemption has been misinterpreted and abused—giving all m

Airborne-Unmanned 04.10.18: Section 336 Opposed, LAANC Partners, UAVs v Nuke

Also: Oregon SAR Drone, AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards, SenseFly & Trimble, Drone Imaging In Forestry

The Commercial Drone Alliance has called for Congress to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012. Since the implementation of the FAA’s Part 107 in 2016, which broadly authorized commercial drone operations in the U.S., drone use has been growing at an exponential rate. CDA claims that Section 336 of the 2012 FMRA currently prohibits the FAA from regulating qualifying model aircraft. CDA alleges that this exemption has been misinterpreted and abused—giving all model aircraft users, including those not participating as part of a Community Based Organization as required under the law, the mistaken impression that they are flying legally. I

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NARA Awards Scholarships To Business Aviation Students

Twelve Students Receive $3,000 Scholarships From The Association

The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) Business Aviation Scholarship program has awarded $36,000 in individual $3,000 scholarships to 12 college students seeking professions within business aviation.

FlyNYON Pilots Raised Concerns About Safety Harnesses Prior to March Accident

Company Arranged 'Doors-Open' Flights Such As The One That Went Down In The East River March 11

Pilots flying for FlyNYON, a helicopter tour company arranging sightseeing flights in New York City and elsewhere around the country, had reportedly warned management about the safety harnesses used in "doors-open" flights for months prior to a March 11 accident that fatally injured five passengers aboard a helicopter that went down in the East River.

One-G Simulation Launches Youth Access Program

Places FAA Approved Flight Training Device At East Valley Institute Of Technology

one-G simulation is intent on expanding career pathways for youth in aviation through better access to simulation. Building upon one-G Access, the industry’s only pay-per-use flight simulator program, the company launches the one-G Youth Access program with the donation of an FAA approved flight training device to East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), a career and college prep school.

Drones Seen Operating At Gold Coast Commonwealth Games In Australia

Police Have Issued Four Separate Warnings Connected To The Incidents

Police in Queensland, Australia have issued four warnings about the use of drones in a restricted area where the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games are being held.

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Boeing Expands Services Engagement In Latin America

Announces Agreements With GOL Airlines And Aeromexico

Boeing is expanding its commercial services capability in Latin America with new customer orders from GOL Airlines to use Boeing's Airplane Health Management for its 737 MAX fleet and from Aeromexico to use Boeing's landing gear exchange program for its 787 fleet. These announcements demonstrate the tremendous potential for services growth in this rapidly expanding region.

Universal Avionics FMS Selected For U.S. Army's Black Hawk FANS Program

Aircraft To Be Fitted With UNS-1Lw FMS And LPV Monitor

Universal Avionics, in partnership with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Engineering Development Center (AMRDEC), Prototype Integration Facility (PIF), and prime contractor Redstone Defense Systems, has integrated an IFR capable Flight Management System (FMS) for the U.S. Army's Sikorsky HH/UH-60L/M Black Hawk Federated Advanced Navigation System (FANS) program.

NASA Commemorates Nation's First Black Astronaut

Air Force Maj. Robert Lawrence Jr. Was Fatally Injured In An Accident Before He Had A Chance To Fly In Space

A ceremony was held late last year at the Kennedy Space Center to honor Air Force Maj. Robert Lawrence Jr., who was selected in June, 1967 for a classified USAF space program.

Google Workers Asks Company To Cancel DOD Drone Project

Cite Company Motto 'Don't Be Evil'

Google employees are asking company management to end its participation in the Department of Defence Project Maven, which would incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in drone surveillance software.

FBI Still Searching For Mechanic Possibly Linked To 1996 ValuJet Accident

Plane Went down In The Everglades Resulting In 110 Fatal Injuries

The FBI is stepping up its search for Mauro Ociel Valenzuela-Reyes in connection with the 1996 ValuJet accident in south Florida that resulted in the fatal injury of all 110 people on board the airplane.

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Airborne 04.09.18: TBirds Cancel Sun ‘n Fun, E-Plane Race, Air America Revoked

Also: Hangar Collapses, Orbis Debuts, East Hampton Airport, Russian Mail Drone Crash

The tragic loss of Thunderbird #4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno, and the cancellation of their pending airshow schedule also means that other shows will not see the excitement of the Thunderbirds for an unknown period of time while the team grieves, investigates, and rebuilds itself for the future. One of the more notable upcoming cancellations affects the annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, which starts tomorrow, Tuesday, the 10th of April. “The Sun ’n Fun family joins the whole air show community in mourning t

Ellen Stofan Named To Head National Air And Space Museum

Former Chief Scientist At NASA Will Take New Post April 30

Ellen Stofan, currently consulting senior scientist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, has been named the John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum effective April 30. Stofan comes to the position with more than 25 years’ experience in space-related organizations and a deep research background in planetary geology. She is the first woman to hold this position.

Boeing, American Airlines Sign Order For 47 787 Dreamliners

Makes AA The Largest 787 Customer In The Western Hemisphere

American Airlines will more than double its 787 Dreamliner fleet with a new order for 47 of the super-efficient airplane plus 28 options under an order announced Friday by Boeing and the carrier. The airplanes are valued at more than $12 billion at list prices and makes American Airlines the largest 787 customer in the Western Hemisphere.

Thunderbirds Cancel Sun 'n Fun Performance

Team Lost One Of Its Pilots In A Fatal Accident Last Week

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have officially cancelled their scheduled performance at the Sun 'n Fun air show being held this week in Lakeland, FL.

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One Hundred Teams Advance To U.S. Finals In World’s Largest Rocket Contest

Student Rocketeers From 28 States And D.C. Will Compete Next Month For More Than $100,000 In Prizes, Scholarships And A Chance To Represent The U.S. At The Global Finals

The Team America Rocketry Challenge today unveiled the names of the top 100 teams that will advance to the national finals next month. These teams will compete at the National Finals Fly-Off on May 12th at Great Meadow in The Plains, VA, outside of Washington, D.C.

EAA Chapter 534 Supports 'Seaplane-A-Palooza' At America’s Seaplane City

'Splash-In' Held Sunday At Tavares, FL

The EAA Chapter 534 was invited to host the Sunday morning, pilots pancake breakfast at the “Seaplane-A-Palooza” splash-in held in Tavares, Florida, America’s Seaplane City, on Sunday April 8, 2018.

Airborne-Unmanned 04.03.18: Oceanside Anti-Drone, DJI, Drone Racing World Cup

Also: AeroVironment Puma 3, 'Safeguarding America’s Skies Act', Parrot Expands, First Responder Drone Flights

The city of Oceanside, CA in San Diego County has approved the use of a "drone killer" by its police department. The device acquired by the city comes from IXI Technology. It was developed by the company using similar technology used by the U.S. military. It disrupts the radio signal controlling the drone, and either forces it to land immediately or return to its operator. According to local authorities, drones have been a problem particularly for firefighters in the area. Oceanside Police

City Of Santa Monica Complains To The FAA Over Noise From KLAX

City Manager Sends Letter To Acting Administrator Elwell

Recent changes in flight patterns in southern California are causing the residents of Santa Monica to complain to the city ... so the city is complaining to the FAA.

Mooney Announces Participation At Sun ‘n Fun 2018

Legendary Aircraft Manufacturer Celebrates 70 Years Of Innovation

Renowned aircraft manufacturer Mooney International is kicking off the 2018 airshow season in a big way – bringing to Sun ‘n Fun not only the world’s newest and fastest piston singles – the Ovation and Acclaim Ultras – but also a brand new outdoor display that includes a Mooney Mite to highlight the company’s 70 years of innovation.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.10.18)

“It is an incredible honor to join the National Air and Space Museum family at this important point in the museum’s history.” Source: Ellen Stofan, who has been named the John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.10.18): Induction Icing

A type of ice in the induction system that reduces the amount of air available for combustion. The most commonly found induction icing is carburetor icing. FMI: www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/media/21_phak_glossary.pdf

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.10.18)

RAF Veteran Pilot, 82, Relives The Split-Second Decision He Made To Fly Through A Busy Tower Bridge In 1968

From the U.K. newspaper The Daily Mail, RAF pilot Alan Pollock tells the story of one of the events that led to his decision to fly his Hawker Hunter jet fighter through a bridge crowded with pedestrians and traffic.

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