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May 31, 2017

Airborne 05.31.17: Blues At Oshkosh!, FAA v Vlogger, Heroic Military Flt

Also: USC Rocket, Bristell Shares, NASA Leadership, GAMA, Navy-Marine F/A-18s, Espionage, Waterproof Drone

Plans are solidifying in advance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ first full team performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with full demonstration times now set for Friday and Saturday, July 28-29. The Blue Angels will fly their full practice show on Friday, July 28, from 4-5 p.m., in the midst of that day’s afternoon air show. On Saturday, July 29, the Blues will fly the final act of the afternoon air show, beginning at 5 p.m. On each of those days, special crowd lines will be in effect at

Airborne 05.30.17: Senators Attack Drone Regs, Leap Frogs Tragedy, LM-100J

Also: 'Top Gun' Sequel, Aero-Calendar, 100th 510G, Marine Parts Theft, Eagle FRC, AIA to FAA, FLIR Systems

A curious, if not confusing, new bill authored by a bipartisan mix of Senators pretty much wants to do away with Federal preemption and give state and local governments the power to regulate drones flying under 200 feet AGL... The chaos potential, of course, is huge. Senators Tom Cotton, Dianne Feinstein, Mike Lee and Richard Blumenthal have introduced the Drone Federalism Act. The Senators errantly insist that in the timeframe between September 2015 to September 2016, nearly 1,500 drone incidents

Airborne 05.31.17: Blues At Oshkosh!, FAA v Vlogger, Heroic Military Flt

Also: USC Rocket, Bristell Shares, NASA Leadership, GAMA, Navy-Marine F/A-18s, Espionage, Waterproof Drone

Plans are solidifying in advance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ first full team performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with full demonstration times now set for Friday and Saturday, July 28-29. The Blue Angels will fly their full practice show on Friday, July 28, from 4-5 p.m., in the midst of that day’s afternoon air show. On Saturday, July 29, the Blues will fly the final act of the afternoon air show, beginning at 5 p.m. On each of those days, special crowd lines will be in effect at Wittman Regional Airport. These crowd lines are generally similar to those in place for the Thunderbirds and Snowbirds performances flown previously. An Internet filmmaker has run

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FAA Proposes $435,000 Civil Penalty Against United Airlines

Says Airline Operated A Dreamliner That Was Not Airworthy

The FAA has proposed a $435,000 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not in an airworthy condition.

Snap Acquires Small LA Drone Company

Ctrl Me Robotics Now A Part Of The Snapchat Family

Snap, the company behind the popular social media app Snapchat, has reportedly acquired startup company Ctrl Me Robotics for under $1 million.

Daher Salutes The Certification Of SIMCOM’s First TBM 930 Simulator

FTD Operated By SIMCOM In Orlando, FL

The first TBM 930 simulator – a high-fidelity Flight Training Device (FTD) – has just been certified by the FAA, enabling its service entry next month in courses at Florida-based SIMCOM Aviation Training, which is Daher’s U.S. training partner.

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Texas Bans Drones Over Stadiums, Other Facilities

Law Goes Into Effect September 1

The Texas Legislature has passed a law banning drones over sports stadiums and correctional facilities.

Australian Senators Call For A Freeze On Drone Sales

Concerns Raised About Safety, Potential Use By Terrorists

A group of Senators in the Australian Parliament has called for a freeze on the sale of UAVs in Australia.

Crowdfunding Effort Would Help Rebuild Airplane

Aircraft Was Damaged In Slow-Flight Competition In Alaska

A damaged airplane is never a fun thing, and when it's an airplane that you've spent a year to build, and love to fly, it's even worse.

Court Fight Over 'Sully' Movie Continues

Man Who Sold Producers The Airbus Used In The Movie Now Seeks Co-Authorship Designation

A legal battle over the movie "Sully" has been moved to federal court, as the businessman who sold the A320 used in the movie continues to claim he was not properly compensated for his role in its production.

MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS Flies For 48 Hours Continuously

'Certifiable' Variant Of The Predator B Sets Company Record For Endurance

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has announced that its new MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system, a “Certifiable” version of its Predator B product line, has set a company record with the longest endurance flight of any Predator-series aircraft.

First Flight Of C-97G 'Angel Of Deliverance' Expected 'Soon'

Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation Has Restored The Airplane

The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation is reportedly ready to fly the world's only certified and airworthy C-97 Stratofreighter.

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City Of Santa Monica Selects Design To Shorten Runway At KSMO

Work To Be Completed By December Of This Year

At the Santa Monica Council meeting on Wednesday, May 24, the Council selected a design to shorten the runway at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) to 3,500 feet, which is in accordance with the provisions included in the Consent Decree, the settlement agreement reached between the City of Santa Monica and the FAA.

Icon Aircraft Publicly Speculates About Cause Of Fatal Accident

Suggests Pilot Was Responsible In Web Post

While the NTSB's probable cause report on a fatal accident involving an Icon A5 May 8 will not be finalized for months, if not a year or more, Icon already says that pilot error is the likely cause.

First Flight: Russian MS-21 Jetliner

First Post-Soviet Commercial Aircraft To Be Produced In Russia

The first commercial aircraft to be developed in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union completed its first flight on Sunday. The MC-21-300 took off from the Irkutsk Aviation Plant and flew for about 30 minutes at an altitude of about 3,300 feet and speeds of up to 162 knots.

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Bombardier Delivers First CS300 Aircraft To C Series Launch Operator SWISS

CS300 Aircraft To Be Operated From Geneva, Switzerland

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its first CS300 aircraft at Bombardier's facility in Mirabel, Canada, where the C Series aircraft are manufactured. When the aircraft enters commercial service in a few days, SWISS will become the first airline to operate both C Series aircraft models. SWISS will dedicate this new aircraft to the French-speaking part of Western Switzerland as the airline will operate this CS300 aircraft from Geneva.

Air Race Classic Announces 112 Women Pilots Will Participate In 41st Race

All Will Depart Frederick, MD June 21

More than 100 women pilots will take off on the adventure of a lifetime when the flag drops to mark the start of the 41st annual Air Race Classic (ARC), the oldest airplane race of its kind in the United States. Fifty-two teams will depart Frederick, MD, on June 20 for four-day cross-country race. Aviation celebrities Debby Rihn-Harvey and Ariel Tweto take their place in 2017 field.

Last Remaining Sea Vixen Makes Gear-Up Landing

Had Just Completed Performance At Duxford Air Show

The pilot of the last airworthy Sea Vixen aircraft was forced to make a gear-up landing following a performance at the Duxford Air Show.

Judge Rules Chino Airshow Lawsuit Can Move Forward

Tenants Had Sued To Stop The Annual Event

A judge in San Bernardino County, CA has ruled that a lawsuit filed by a group of tenants at the Chino Airport to stop the annual Planes of Fame Air Show can go forward.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.31.17)

“Santa Monica remains firm on our commitment to honor the terms outlined in our agreement with the FAA. The action of the City Council today will improve conditions at SMO and reduce jet noise and air pollution impacts on surrounding neighborhoods until the airport closes in 2028.” Source: Santa Monica Mayor Ted Winterer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.31.17): How Do You Hear Me?

A question relating to the quality of the transmission or to determine how well the transmission is being received.

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