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February 04, 2020

Airborne 02.03.20: Embraer Phenom 300E, Young Eagles, FAA Misconduct Report

Also: NTSB Safety Recommendation, Teamsters Lawsuit, Whirly-Girls 2020, Learjet 75 Liberty

Embraer has announced a series of improvements to its Phenom 300 series of business jets. The Phenom 300E is now the first single-pilot jet to reach Mach 0.80, offering a quieter cabin and upgrades to its avionics that include predictive windshear and a runway overrun awareness and alerting system. The Phenom 300E now delivers a high-speed cruise of 464 knots and a five-occupant range of 2,010 nautical miles with NBAA IFR reserves. The Phenom 300E’s avionics upgrades include a runway overrun awareness and al

Airborne-Unmanned 02.04.20: DoI China Ban, Remote ID Ext Denied, Skyfront/Silvus

Also: AUVSI v Federal Preemption, Bryant Accident TFR, Spraying Crops By Drone, DroneUp Airspace Planner

After grounding approximately 800 drones in its fleet in Oct. 2019, the Department of the Interior has formally banned its staff from using Chinese-made drones as of January 29th. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says the department decided to ban Chinese-made drones over potential espionage concerns, and over concerns that images taken with drones could be “valuable to foreign entities, organizations, and governments.” In response to the ban, industry heavyweight DJI said that it

Airborne-Unmanned 02.04.20: DoI China Ban, Remote ID Ext Denied, Skyfront/Silvus

Also: AUVSI v Federal Preemption, Bryant Accident TFR, Spraying Crops By Drone, DroneUp Airspace Planner

After grounding approximately 800 drones in its fleet in Oct. 2019, the Department of the Interior has formally banned its staff from using Chinese-made drones as of January 29th. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says the department decided to ban Chinese-made drones over potential espionage concerns, and over concerns that images taken with drones could be “valuable to foreign entities, organizations, and governments.” In response to the ban, industry heavyweight DJI said that it is “extremely disappointed" by the order, which "inappropriately treats a technology's country of origin as a litmus test for its performance, security and reliab

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The Phenom 300E Becomes The First Single-Pilot Jet To Reach Mach 0.80

Aircraft Receives Performance, Comfort And Technology Enhancements

Embraer has announced a series of improvements to its Phenom 300 series of business jets. The Phenom 300E is now the first single-pilot jet to reach Mach 0.80, offering a quieter cabin and upgrades to its avionics that include predictive windshear and a runway overrun awareness and alerting system, Embraer exclusive intellectual property and the first technology of its kind to be developed and certified in business aviation.

New Course Catalogue Offers Training Options For Flight Test Professionals

Covers Knowledge And Skills Development For Both Military And Civilian Flight Test Programs

A new course catalogue has been published by the Empire Test Pilot’s School (ETPS) to provide flight test professionals with details of its comprehensive range of training courses covering knowledge and skills development for both military and civilian flight test programs.

Airbus Helicopters Announces 38 Orders At Heli-Expo 2020

Also Put 20 H145 Retrofits On The Books At The Show

Airbus Helicopters concluded Heli-Expo 2020 with 38 orders, as well as 20 retrofits for the new five-bladed H145. German air rescue and ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung placed an order for 15 H145s, making them the largest operator of the H145.

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Rainier Heli-International Adds Five SH09 Options

Expands Their Existing MOA With Kopter North America

In March 2018 Rainier Heli International (Rainier) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Kopter North America (Kopter) for five firm and five SH09 options. Rainier has continued to monitor the development of the SH09 and based on the anticipated performance along with the operational cost advantages expected from the helicopter the company has made the decision to expand their existing options for five SH09 by an additional five aircraft for a total of ten options.

More Than 1,000 Rotorcraft Now Sharing Data With Airbus Helicopters

Connected Helicopters Nearly Double In One Year, Now Representing 165+ Operators

In just over one year, Airbus Helicopters has nearly doubled the number of helicopters now sharing flight and maintenance data with the company. This progress advances Airbus’ creation of a connected helicopter's ecosystem in which data from disparate sources is shared and analysed, helping operators make sense of their data for business value.

IWASM Hosts Dr. Sheila L. Chamberlain

First African-American Female Combat Intelligence Pilot To Speak As Part Of The Museum's 'Dinner With A Slice Of History' Series

On February 28, 2020, in honor of Black History Month, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host Dinner with a Slice of History featuring a special presentation by Dr. Sheila L. Chamberlain, the Army’s first African-American female combat intelligence pilot.? Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the program beginning shortly thereafter.

Banyan Air Service Welcomes Delivery Of Avfuel SAF

Accounts For A Two Metric Ton Reduction In Lifecycle CO2 Emissions

Avfuel delivered 7,000 gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Banyan Air Service (KFXE) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on January 30. The fuel accounts for a two metric ton reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions, furthering sustainability goals for Banyan Air Service and Avfuel. The fuel was allotted to operators via commitments prior to its delivery.

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Ends Mission of Astronomical Discovery

Has Been Scanning The Depths Of Space For More Than 16 Years

After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end.

CAS Initiates Carbon Offsetting

Supports JetBlue In Its Efforts To Be The First Carbon-Neutral U.S. Airline

Certified Aviation Services, LLC (CAS), supports JetBlue in its efforts to become the first carbon-neutral U.S. airline.

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Airborne-Unmanned 01.28.20: CityAirbus eVTOL, Super Bowl TFR, Autonomous Cargo

Also: AUVSI Keynote Speakers, Ducted Fan Rotor Tech, Drone Delivery Of Medical Samples, Avion Unmanned

The CityAirbus eVTOL quad-rotor aircraft has completed its first flight at the Airbus facility in Donauwörth, Germany. Free flight testing follows the first tethered flight of the aircraft in May of last year. CityAirbus released a video of the first test flight. According to Airbus, CityAirbus is an all-electric, four-seat, multicopter vehicle demonstrator that focuses on advancing remotely piloted electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight. Final warning! Hard Rock Stadium near Miami

Whistleblower Alleges Misconduct At FAA Honolulu FSDO

Senate Commerce Committee Releases Fact Sheet Of Preliminary Findings

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has released a fact sheet highlighting information the committee received from whistleblowers alleging misconduct by managers working for the FAA in the Hawaii Flight Standards District Office.

IATA, XCHG’s CBL Markets Announce The World’s First Airline Carbon Exchange

Will Serve As A Centralized Marketplace For CORSIA Eligible Emission Units

Xpansiv CBL Holding Group (XCHG) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have announced a partnership to develop the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE), a new and innovative way for airlines to meet their emissions-reduction commitments as outlined in the Carbon Offset Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

EU Project IMOTHEP Kicks Off Study Hybrid Electric Propulsion

Initiative Funded By The European Commission Under Horizon 2020

Royal NLR with its aviation research and industry partners officially launched the IMOTHEP project in Brussels January 20, an ambitious research initiative on hybrid electric propulsion funded by the European Commission under Horizon 2020.

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Embraer And SkyWest, Inc. Sign Contract For 20 E175 Jets

Order Is Valued At $972 Million

Embraer and SkyWest have signed a firm order for 20 E175 jets in a 76-seat configuration. The order has a value of $972 million, based on 2019 list prices, and is already included in Embraer’s 2019 fourth-quarter backlog. Deliveries are expected to begin in the second half of 2020.

Rotax Aircraft Names New Partners For Scandinavia And The Baltic States

Sales Territory Divided Between Two Established Partners

A successful 35-year partnership between BRP-Rotax and Lycon Engineering AB ended January 31, and the sales territory for 2- and 4-stroke aircraft engines has been divided between two other longtime partners.

Arizona Signs Participating Addendum With Avion Unmanned

Will Provide Drone Services To Public Agencies

Avion Unmanned, the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) division of Avion Solutions, Inc., signed a Participating Addendum with the State of Arizona and all its State Agencies, Political Subdivisions and Institutions. This contract opens the door for Avion Unmanned to provide UAS services to state and local government agencies in Arizona.

Audit Initiated of FAA Oversight Of The National Airspace System Inventory

Inventory Tracking Systems Are In Some Cases At Least 30 Years Old

Recent reports from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and an independent public accountant have found weaknesses in the FAA's internal controls for tracking inventory. In December 2019, the OIG reported that the Agency’s Logistics Center does not have a detailed aging report for tracking its inventory supporting the National Airspace System (NAS), which might include items that are 30 or more years old.

Whirly-Girls International Reveals 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Twenty-Three Scholarships Awarded Totalling Over $135,000

Whirly-Girls International, a non-profit, educational, and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in the helicopter aviation industry, has announced the recipients of the 2020 Whirly-Girls Scholarship Awards.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.04.20)

“These preliminary findings are part of the committee’s ongoing investigation regarding aviation safety. It is important that we consider all evidence from whistleblowers as we conduct comprehensive and thorough oversight. We will continue to pursue vigorously any and all issues related to ensuring that our airspace is as safe as possible.” Source: From a fact sheet provided by U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, highlighting information the committee received from whistleblowers alleging misconduct by managers working for the FAA in the Hawaii Flight Standards District Office.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.04.20): Increased Separation Required (ISR)

Indicates the confidence level of the track requires 5NM separation. 3NM separation, 1 1/2NM separation, and target resolution cannot be used.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.04.20)

National Association Of State Aviation Officials

Founded in 1931, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) is one of the most senior aviation organizations in the United States, predating even the Federal Aviation Administration’s predecessor, the Civil Aeronautics Authority.

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