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April 08, 2019

Airborne 04.08.19: Sun ‘n Fun 2019, Lancair Barracuda, PSA Pilot Pay

Also: NAHA Legislation, Honor Flight DFW, WWII Bomber Found, NAFI-King Schools Scholarship

The latest rendition of the Annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In appears to have closed on a high note... with SnF officials reporting record numbers starting with opening day. Highlights of the event, which was a little short on news and even shorter on decent communication from the vendors attending, started with an amazing non-stop flight by the first US-registered Sling TSi... all the way from Torrance to Florida... some 1900 nautical miles, and a lot of low-altitude flying over the Gulf to avoid serious weather --

Airborne 04.08.19: Sun ‘n Fun 2019, Lancair Barracuda, PSA Pilot Pay

Also: NAHA Legislation, Honor Flight DFW, WWII Bomber Found, NAFI-King Schools Scholarship

The latest rendition of the Annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In appears to have closed on a high note... with SnF officials reporting record numbers starting with opening day. Highlights of the event, which was a little short on news and even shorter on decent communication from the vendors attending, started with an amazing non-stop flight by the first US-registered Sling TSi... all the way from Torrance to Florida... some 1900 nautical miles, and a lot of low-altitude flying over the Gulf to avoid serious weather -- along with details on the new Sling Pilot Academy. Piper introduced two new trainers based on the PA-28 series, powered by the new IO-370-D3A engine from recently rebranded Contin

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Madeira, OH Accident

Records Show Reported Fuel Leak In The Left Wing Of The Airplane

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred March 12 in Madeira, OH. The commercial-rated pilot of the Piper Navajo was fatally injured when the airplane impacted terrain while attempting to return to Cincinnati Municipal Airport-Lunken Field (KLUK), Cincinnati, Ohio after declaring a fuel emergency.

AUVSI Names AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards Finalists

Winners Will Be Announced At XPONENTIAL In Chicago On April 30 And May 2

The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) has named the finalists for the second annual XCELLENCE Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments by companies, organizations and individuals across the unmanned systems community. The winners will be announced during the award ceremonies on Tuesday, April 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. CDT and Thursday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CDT at McCormick Place in Chicago.

New Spinoff Publication Highlights NASA Technology Everywhere

Publication Includes A 'Spinoffs Of Tomorrow' Section That Showcases 20 New NASA Technologies Available For License

From precision GPS to batteries for one of the world's first commercial all-electric airplanes, NASA technology turns up in nearly every corner of modern life. The latest edition of NASA's Spinoff publication features dozens of commercial technologies that were developed or improved by the agency's space program and benefit people everywhere.

Viasat Introduces Second-Generation Hybrid Ku-/Ka-band In-Flight Antenna System

Designed For Commercial Wide-body Aircraft

Viasat has introduced its second-generation Ku-/Ka-band shipset, inclusive of an advanced hybrid antenna and complementary radome. The latest dual-band system, aimed at the commercial wide-body aircraft market, will keep passengers and crew connected across commercial Ku- and Ka-band Geosynchronous and Non-Geosynchronous satellite networks, virtually anywhere they fly around the globe.

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Air Peace Selects The E195-E2

Becomes The First E2 Operator In África

Embraer has signed a firm order for 10 E195-E2 jets with Air Peace, Nigeria's largest airline. The order was announced during Embraer's Africa Airline Business Seminar in Mauritius. With this order, Air Peace will become the first E-Jets E2 operator in Africa. The contract includes purchase rights for a further 20 E195-E2. With all purchase rights being exercised, the contract has a value of $2.12 billion, based on current list prices. The order will be included in Embraer's 2019 second-quarter backlog.

Gogo And Phasor Advance Next-Generation Aero Connectivity Solution Program

Electronic Steerable Antenna Has Moved To Productization Phase

Gogo and Phasor, a developer electronically steerable antennas (ESAs), have announced that their development partnership has achieved its initial core-technology performance objectives and will progress to the productization phase. During the next phase, the technology will be packaged as an airborne terminal to address the commercial aviation market.

Viva Air Selects CFM To Power Its New Fleet In $3.2 Billion Order

LEAP Engines Will Enter Fleet In 2020

Viva Air and CFM International have finalized the airline's selection of CFM engines to power its new fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft.

Abaco Announces New Family Of Avionics Devices

Developed For Test And Simulation, Development, And Dataloading Featuring Thunderbolt 3 Interface

Abaco Systems has launched a new family of avionics devices that feature the Thunderbolt 3 interface, including Thunderbolt 3-to-PMC/XMC interfacing with ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553 protocols. The new platforms have integrated Thunderbolt 3 to establish a new standard for high-speed, low latency portable devices for a broad range of avionics applications. All of the Thunderbolt 3-equipped products include a rugged, all-aluminum design along with Power-over-Thunderbolt 3 to maximize portability.

AeroVironment Expands Puma AE UAS Operational Capabilities

360 Multi-Sector Antenna Provides Continuous 360-Degree Long-Range Command And Control Between Naval Operators And Puma AE UAS For Maritime Applications

AeroVironment has announced the availability of a new 360 Multi-Sector Antenna (MSA) for its Puma AE small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Specifically designed to support Puma AE maritime missions, the 360 MSA provides naval operators with immediate tactical situational awareness, while eliminating the need to redirect the vessel or reconfigure the direction of an antenna to maintain an effective communication link.

Two Centenarians To Fly With Honor Flight Dallas Fort Worth In April

Flight To D.C. Honors 43 Older Warriors With Visit To War Memorials

Opening its 10th year on April 12 and 13, Honor Flight Dallas Fort Worth (HFDFW) will fly 43 veterans on Southwest Airlines from Love Field for an overnight stay in Washington, D.C., to visit their respective war memorials.

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ESA Is 'Cubesat Central' For Smaller Missions Into Space

Small Satellites Are The Fastest-Growing Sector In Europe's Space Economy

ESA has set up a dedicated unit to work on the standardized nanosatellites called ‘CubeSats’, teaming up with European companies to develop low-cost technology-testing missions. Missions in preparation include a double CubeSat to test rendezvous and docking techniques, and one to explore near-Earth asteroids.

AeroVironment Awarded $17.4 Million Puma AE UAS FMS Contract

Puma All Environment (AE) UAS To Delivers Immediate Tactical ISR To Maritime And Land Based Operations To A U.S. Ally

AeroVironment has received a $17,356,084 firm-fixed-price contract in March 2019 to provide Puma AE II small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), training and support to an allied nation. Delivery is anticipated by September 2019.

Canada Announces Review And Authorization Process Of Air Carrier Joint Ventures

Minister Of Transport Has The Authority To Review And Authorize Joint Ventures Between Airlines

Canadians rely on an aviation sector with diverse international travel offerings for both business and leisure travel. Growing Canada's international air transportation networks allows airlines to provide passengers and businesses with greater connectivity, to grow their businesses and compete globally.

PSA Pilot Agreement Raises The Bar For Pilot Pay

Provides Increases Of Up To $12 per Hour For All PSA Pilots

Pilots at PSA Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), today announced an agreement that substantially raises the bar for wages in the regional airline industry.

Ohio Lawmakers Introduce NAHA Legislation

Would Extend The Authorization For The National Aviation Heritage Area For Seven Years

U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Representatives Mike Turner (R-OH) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH), have introduced legislation to extend the authorization for the National Aviation Heritage Area (NAHA) for seven years. The NAHA spans 54 acres and eight counties throughout western Ohio, with a large presence in Dayton, the home of the Wright Brothers.

‘Year Of The Fighter’ Brings Classic Warbirds And Modern Jets To AirVenture

USAF And Air Combat Command Working With EAA On Aircraft Demonstrations

A roster of the most legendary American military aircraft in history, from iconic World War II airplanes to today’s most sophisticated flying machines, will be flying and on display this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. The 67th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention will be held July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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King Schools Debuts A New Aviation Instructor

CEO And Flight Instructor Barry Knuttila Now Appearing On Camera

King Schools customers will be seeing a new flight instructor in King Schools’ online video courses. CEO Barry Knuttila has taken on an additional role as one of the on-camera instructors for King Schools.

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National GA Award Honorees Named For 2019

Awards for National Flight Instructor, Aviation Technician, And FAASTeam Rep Of The Year To Be Presented By The FAA At AirVenture

Every year for more than 50 years, the Aviation Awards program and the FAA have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, and safety.

Airborne 04.05.19: Sling Pilot Academy, Apollo 11 at OSH, ADS-B

Also: National GA Award, Piper Aircraft Record, EU And Airbus, Hovering Drone Record

A new flight training academy has started teaching its first group of future commercial pilots, destined for the airlines. The Sling Pilot Academy, based in Torrance, CA, is the brainchild of three aviation entrepreneurs, Wayne Todden, Jean d’Assonville, and Matt Liknaitzky. Equipped with all new Next-Generation Sling training aircraft, using the latest in modern powerplant and glass cockpit display technology, Sling Pilot Academy effectively wields the double-edged sword of combining proper expert preparation for

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.08.19): Decision Height

Decision Height With respect to the operation of aircraft, means the height at which a decision must be made during an ILS, MLS, or PAR instrument approach to either continue the approach or to execute a missed approach.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.08.19)

Aero Linx: The Swift Museum Foundation The Swift Museum is located at the McMinn County airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee approximately 60 miles southwest of Knoxville, 60 miles northeast of Chattanooga and 200 miles southeast of Nashville. We have multiple Swift aircraft on display, including the first proto type #1, stock production and modified Swifts from 1946 to 1951, as well as two T-35 Buckaroo USAF trainers. These military versions of the Swift were tested by the USAF in the early 1950’s. One of the T-35’s is an armed version used by and donated to the Museum from the Saudi Arabian Air Force. The museum is open for individual and group tours.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.08.19)

"For many of these veterans, this tour of the nation's capital will the first time they have been recognized for their service. For 36 Hours of Honor, they will feel the nation's appreciation and perhaps, just perhaps the nightmares of war will be diminished and replaced with dreams of a grateful America." Source: From statements made by Honor Flight Dallas Fort Worth (HFDFW) -- who will fly 43 veterans on Southwest Airlines from Love Field for an overnight stay in Washington, D.C., to visit their respective war memorials. Honor Flight DFW is dedicated to honoring veterans for their service and sacrifices to keep the nation safe. HFDFW provides them with an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. giving them opportunities to

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