V-Shaped Bi-Copter Has An Advertised 50 Minute Flight Time

The latest UAV offering from Zero Zero Robotics is the V-Coptr Falcon, which the company unveiled last week.

Program Officially Enters Into Intensive Flight Test Phase With 6 Aircraft Carrying Out Flight Tests In 4 Locations

The C919 aircraft AC106 took off for its first flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 10:15 local time on December 27th, 2019, and returned and landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 12:20 after completing 30 test points during a flight of 2 hours and 5 minutes, successfully completing its maiden flight.

JV Aims To Capitalize On Demand For Cargo Aircraft

Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, and Bain Capital Credit have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to develop a diversified freighter aircraft leasing portfolio with an anticipated value of approximately $1 billion. The long-term joint venture aims to capitalize on demand for cargo aircraft, underpinned by robust e-commerce and express market growth.

Over 1,000 Pilots Now Enrolled

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that over 1,000 pilots are now enrolled in its Loss of License Insurance Program, administered by Harvey Watt & Co. and underwritten by Symetra. This exclusive insurance program is intended for Part 135, Part 125, Part 91K and Part 91 operators. The key component of the Program offers income replacement for pilots who lose their FAA medicals.

Will Cover What New Pilots Need To Know Before They Fly

The FAA will present a webinar on January 16 at 1900 EST entitled "How to fly your Recreational Drone in Airspace to include avoiding Emergency Areas".

Will Be Used For Initial/New Hire Training, Recurrent Training, And Mission Training

Frasca International, Inc, has received an order for a Bell 407 GXi AATD (Advanced Aviation Training Device) from Life Flight Network, LLC a HEMS provider based in Aurora, Oregon. Once installed, the Frasca AATD will be used for initial/new hire training, recurrent training, and mission training.

Marks The Beginning Of A 100-Aircraft Delivery Agreement

The first five Superjet 100 aircraft have been delivered to VEB.RF for leasing to the Russian airline Aeroflot. The agreement for 100 SSJ100 aircraft was previously signed by PJSC Aeroflot and JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft. The delivery of Superjet 100 was funded by VEB.RF after the Supervisory Board had made the corresponding resolution.

TSUBAME Recognized For Having Achieved The Lowest Altitude By An Earth Observation Satellite In Orbit

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that its Super Low Altitude Test Satellite “TSUBAME” (SLATS) was registered by the Guinness World Records as having achieved the “lowest altitude by an Earth observation satellite in orbit.”

Customer Is SPDB Financial Leasing For Chengdu Airline

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China has delivered the 22nd ARJ21 to Chengdu Airline via a leasing firm.

Had Become Trapped On A Sheer Cliff Face In The Superstition Mountains

A base jumper who had been hiking in the Arizona's Superstition Mountains was rescued by multiple agencies after he fell some 40 feet while free climbing up a sheer cliff face.

NAVAIR Program Support Manager (PSM) Darrell White Recognized For His Efforts

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Support Manager (PSM) Darrell White was recently named the 2019 Office of the Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment PSM of the Year (Major Defense Acquisition Program, Acquisition Category I) for successfully increasing the number of mission-capable V-22 Ospreys available to the fleet.

Two 'Supper Puffy' Planets Located In The Kepler 51 System

"Super-Puffs" may sound like a new breakfast cereal. But it's actually the nickname for a unique and rare class of young exoplanets that have the density of cotton candy. Nothing like them exists in our solar system.

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The fourth AW609 tiltrotor, in final production configuration, successfully performed its first flight at Leonardo’s Philadelphia plant on Dec. 23, entering final program development and ground/flight testing stages. With this flight, the world’s first multirole commercial tiltrotor achieved a major milestone on its path to FAA certification. The AW609 will be certified under the FAA’s new Powered Lift category, the first new category of aircraft certified by the FAA in decades.&nbs

Sometimes All You Need Is A Decent Cup Of Coffee

A new TSO'd coffee maker for business aircraft was introduced at NBAA-BACE 2019. According to David Laurin, president of SRS Aviation which offers the coffee maker, told Aero-News during the event that the device is the only "K-Cup" coffee maker offered for the aviation market. The Jet Java coffee maker works a lot like the single-cup machine you may have in your home. But it also features a hot water pour-though so you can make oatmeal or ramen noodles on those long flights.

Pilots, Including Drone Operators, Need To Check NOTAMS For TFRs

General Aviation pilots who want to fly around Miami or Fort Lauderdale between Jan. 27 and Feb. 4, 2020, will need to check out the FAA’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for air traffic procedures for the area. Super Bowl LIV is Sunday, Feb. 2, at Hard Rock Stadium. Game time will be at approximately 6 p.m. EST.

AUVSI Is Reviewing The Proposal, But Maintains Support For Remote ID

The FAA's proposed rule for the remote identification of drones has now been printed in the Federal Register, giving interested parties 60 days to respond. AUVSI says it is reviewing the rules and will be responding, but in the meantime president and CEO Brian Wynne said he welcomes the move.

New Features Include Traditional HSI, OAT, TAS, Wind Direction And Speed And WAAS GPS Mode Annunciations

Aspen Avionics has announced new features and functions for the budget-friendly E5 EFI. When introduced in 2018, the Evolution E5 EFI combined an attitude indicator plus DG/CDI into a single display. After receiving feedback from operators and installers, Aspen responded with this new software release for those who prefer a more traditional HSI.

Paves The Way For Full Production And Deliveries

Hondo, Texas-based Texas Aircraft Manufacturing has announced that the company has received full FAA ASTM (American Society for Testing and Standards) Certification for its new-generation Colt Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA).

Event Slated For February 20-21

Flight school operators, chief flight instructors, and persons considering opening a flight school should take special note of the upcoming International Flight School Operators Conference. The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) annual event 2020 edition is being held at the Bally's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Contact Approach An approach wherein an aircraft on an IFR flight plan, having an air traffic control authorization, operating clear of clouds with at least 1 mile flight visibility and a reasonable expectation of continuing to the destination airport in those conditions, may deviate from the instrument approach procedure and proceed to the destination airport by visual reference to the surface. This approach will only be authorized when requested by the pilot and the reported ground visibility at the destination airport is at least 1 statute mile.

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“The importance of remote ID regulations cannot be overstated, as they are necessary to enable advanced and expanded operations such as flights over people and beyond line of sight. They also serve as the linchpin needed for future rulemakings that will pave the way for transformative uses of UAS with significant benefits for our economy and society, including widespread UAS delivery. Finally, remote ID will also help law enforcement identify and distinguish authorized UAS from those that may pose a security threat." Source: AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne. commenting on the FAA's proposed rule for the remote identification of drones has now been printed in the Federal Register, giving interested parties 60 days to respond.