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September 15, 2021

Airborne 09.15.21: New Challenger 3500, Inspiration4 Ready!, MV22s In Haiti

Also: ALPA-No More Excuses, Philippine Airlines, Clay Lacy Electrifies, CH-53K King Stallion

Bombardier has confirmed the upcoming launch of the Challenger 3500 aircraft. The Challenger 3500 aircraft, the evolution of the Challenger 350 aircraft, introduces a redesigned interior with intelligent and sustainably minded cabin features. Bombardier’s Nuage seat is included in the aircraft’s standard configuration. The C-3500 will provide a reduced cabin altitude of 4,850 ft at 41,000 ft, representing a 31% improvement over its predecessor. This new business jet is expected to enter service in the second half of 2022. SpaceX is targeting a five-hour launch window opening at 8:02 pm EDT. Launch of the Inspiration4 mission is the world’s first all-civilian human space

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Inspiration4 Scheduled To Launch Today, at 2002 ET

'Ambitious Fundraising Goal To Give Hope To All Kids With Cancer And Other Life-Threatening Diseases'

SpaceX is targeting a five-hour launch window on Wednesday, September 15, opening at 8:02 p.m. EDT (Thursday, September 16 at 00:02 UTC) for launch of the Inspiration4 mission – the world’s first all-civilian human spaceflight to orbit – aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Approximately three days after liftoff, Dragon and the Inspiration4 crew will return to Earth and splash down at one of several possible landing sites off the Florida coast.

Airborne 09.13.21: Jetpack Sale!, Virgin Delayed, Last Doolittle Raider

Also: Top Gun Sequel, ThrustSense STCs, Inspiration4 Crew Arrives, King Air 360/360ER And 260

California's JetPack Aviation has made their first sales, following through on the plan that the JB-Series jetpacks would go on sale one day. The company announced its very first jetpack sales: two JB-12 units, which sold for US$400,000 apiece to an "undisclosed military customer in South-East Asia," deliverable within about six months. The JB-12 will weigh in at 105 lbs. It'll max out at 528 lb of thrust, and be capable of speeds up to 120 mph. Images of the JB-12 jetpack itself are classified at the moment, but like the current model JB-11, it uses three sma

Airborne-Flight Training 09.09.21: VAX Mandates, Adaptive Paragliding, Piedmont

Also: Whirly-Girls 2022, USAF VAX, MSU and McAir Aviation, Pilot Peer Support

Alaska and Horizon Airlines are requiring full vaccination by the date of hire for new employees. They will also stop quarantine pay to unvaccinated employees that contract COVID-19. Alaska employs around 23,000 people. “In addition, current unvaccinated employees who become exposed to or infected with COVID-19, will no longer be paid for their quarantine time," the airline said. “We appreciate every employee who has put in the effort to get vaccinated, and we continue to encourage our employees to get the vaccine.” A Utah based organization called Project A

Aero-TV At OSH21: Flight Design Speaks With ANN At Oshkosh

President Tom Peghiny Reveals Details About The F2

Flight Design is now producing six airplanes per month out of their facilities in Germany, Czech Republic and Ukraine. The F2 was approved by the FAA as a special light sport aircraft on July 8th, according to President of Flight Design USA, Tom Peghiny. Peghiny spoke with ANN about the newly approved F2 at Oshkosh. “The F2 has a longer wingspan than the CT Series, it’s just under 33 feet and the CTLS and CTSW are just over 27. It gives good higher altitude performance and a true airspeed cruise, the higher you go, the more it likes it. It has a larger cabin, its 51 in

Bombardier Intro's New Challenger 3500

Entry-Into-Service Is Expected In The Second Half Of 2022

Bombardier has confirmed the upcoming launch of the Challenger 3500 aircraft. The Challenger 3500 aircraft, the evolution of the Challenger 350 aircraft, introduces a redesigned interior with intelligent and sustainably minded cabin features. Bombardier’s Nuage seat is included in the aircraft’s standard configuration. The C-3500 will provide a reduced cabin altitude of 4,850 ft at 41,000 ft, representing a 31% improvement over its predecessor. The Challenger 3500 aircraft also introduces a voice-controlled cabin to manage lighting, temperature and entertainment systems, wireless chargers throughout the cabin and a 24-inch, 4K display. In the cockpit, Bombardier introduces

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Space Day Returns to EAA Aviation Museum

Event Will Take Place On October 9, 2021

Space Day returns to the EAA Aviation Museum Saturday, October 9 with the theme “Women in Space.” Space Day synchronizes EAA’s participation in World Space Week, and will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m, with all activities included in the museum admission price for that day. Nicole Stott, veteran NASA astronaut, is the featured speaker for the event. She participated in space shuttle flights from 2009 to 2011 and lived more than 100 days aboard the International Space Station. Stott was the 10th woman to perform a spacewalk, flew the robotic arm to capture the first H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV), and participated in the first Twitter tweet-up from space to Earth.

Charge! Eviation Partners with Clay Lacy Aviation

Will Host Alice All-Electric Aircraft Charging Stations

Eviation teams up with established FBO services partner to offer aircraft charging at airports, setting the stage for widespread market adoption in 2024. Eviation Aircraft is partnering with Clay Lacy Aviation to provide electric charging as part of its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) network of services. The partnership is the first FBO agreement for Eviation that will allow for the charging of Alice, its all-electric aircraft, at all Clay Lacy Aviation FBOs in preparation for the plane's expected entry into service in 2024.

CH-53K King Stallion Logs First Successful Fleet Mission

Marine Corps’ Heavy Lift Capability Is Ready For More

The first official fleet mission for the Marine Corps’ new heavy lift capability took place in the White Mountains of California Sunday, September 5. A CH-53K King Stallion successfully recovered a Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter during the two day operation. The testing is in the midst of Initial Operational Test and Evaluation with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Ca.

Airborne-Unmanned 09.08.21: Bristow-Electra, Embraer Eve, Perseverance

Also: Drone Catches Arsonist, New Shepard Model, Hypoint And Piasecki, Drone v Gas leak

Bristow Group and Electra.aero, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue a Joint Development Agreement and Purchase Agreement. The two firms will work together on the technical development, marketing and certification of Electra’s hybrid-electric short take-off and landing aircraft, seeking to collaborate on 50 aircraft. In addition to seeking certification with the FAA, EASA and Transport Canada the two companies also aim to focus on “middle mile” logistics. Embraer’s Eve Urban Mobility is working alongside its partners and

NTSB Prelim: Cessna 182H

The Airplane Owner Planned To Take The Two Passengers On A Local Tour Flight

On August 15, about 1847 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182H, N8477S, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bountiful, Utah. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to friends and family of the occupants, the airplane owner planned to take the two passengers on a local tour flight, in celebration of their one-year wedding anniversary. The owner had recently been awarded his certified flight instructor certificate (CFI), and during his training, he had received flight instruction from one of the passengers, who was also a CFI. The airplane wa

AD: Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

AD 2021-18-07 Requires Establishing A Life Limit For Certain Part-Numbered High Landing Gear Aft Crosstubes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters. This AD was prompted by the results of a fatigue review. This AD requires establishing a life limit for certain part-numbered high landing gear aft crosstubes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD becomes effective September 20, 2021.

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AD: Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters

AD 2021-19-08 Prompted By Reports Of Cracked Tail Rotor Blades

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked tail rotor blades (blades). This AD requires checking each blade for any crack and removing any cracked blade from service. This AD also requires removing all affected blades from service and prohibits installing any affected blade on any helicopter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective September 22, 2021.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.15.21)

Aero Linx: Asian Business Aviation Association AsBAA is a non-profit association representing business and general aviation entities based in Asia and around the world. Our members include major operators, aircraft manufacturers, aviation service providers, finance and insurance providers and any organisation or individual with an interest in seeing BA/GA thrive in Asia. Through AsBAA, our members obtain support with operational challenges and in turn, also support the greater advancement and development of the business and general aviation industry in Asia.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.15.21): Stopway

Stopway An area beyond the takeoff runway no less wide than the runway and centered upon the extended centerline of the runway, able to support the airplane during an aborted takeoff, without causing structural damage to the airplane, and designated by the airport authorities for use in decelerating the airplane during an aborted takeoff.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.15.21)

“We are thrilled to launch a business jet that features all the best-selling elements of the Challenger platform – impressive performance, consistent reliability, exceptional smooth ride – while elevating the cabin experience for our customers. Building on the success of the unrivalled Global 7500 business jet cabin, the Challenger 3500 aircraft prioritizes what our customers value most: a truly exceptional cabin experience.” Source: Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier, commenting on the unveiling of Bombardier's new Challenger 3500.

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