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December 11, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 12.11.18: NYPD UAVs!, Airobotics Waiver, National Park Service

Also: Schiebel Wins, New Generation Robot, 'Buzzy The Drone', DHS Selects PAE ISR

The NYPD has unveiled a new UAS program, which will be comprised of newly acquired UAVs, and the licensed NYPD officers of the Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU) who will operate them. The TARU provides specialized investigative equipment and tactical support to all bureaus within the NYPD, from officers on patrol to the Emergency Service Unit (ESU). The unit's expertise in audio/visual technology helps: enhance investigations through the recovery of surveillance video footage; record police action at large-scale de

Airborne-Unmanned 12.11.18: NYPD UAVs!, Airobotics Waiver, National Park Service

Also: Schiebel Wins, New Generation Robot, 'Buzzy The Drone', DHS Selects PAE ISR

The NYPD has unveiled a new UAS program, which will be comprised of newly acquired UAVs, and the licensed NYPD officers of the Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU) who will operate them. The TARU provides specialized investigative equipment and tactical support to all bureaus within the NYPD, from officers on patrol to the Emergency Service Unit (ESU). The unit's expertise in audio/visual technology helps: enhance investigations through the recovery of surveillance video footage; record police action at large-scale demonstrations and arrest situations; and provide crucial live video to incident commanders during ongoing emergency situations. Just a few weeks after announcing that it had receiv

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Morgan Stanley Predicts $1.5 Trillion eVTOL Market By 2040

Releases 85-Page Report To Clients

A report released by Morgan Stanley to its clients predicts a $1.5 trillion worldwide market for eVTOL flying taxis and personal air vehicles by 2040.

Airobotics Receives FAA BVLOS Waiver For U.S. Operations

Allows The Company To Initiate Flights Beyond Visual Line Of Sight

Automated drone startup Airobotics has become the first company in the United States to receive a Certificate of Waiver (CoW) from the FAA that combines three elements: flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) for automated drone operations, over human beings, with a visual observer that is not required to keep a visual line of sight on the drone. This waiver permits Airobotics to operate from the company’s Remote Operations Center in Scottsdale, AZ.

Tuskegee Airman Found Deceased In His Home

Wilfred Defour Was 100 Years Old

Another member of the storied Tuskegee Airmen has Gone West. Wilfred Defour, aged 100, passed away at his home in Harlem Saturday.

Gone West: WASP Alma Fornal

Passed In Late November At The Age Of 98

Former WASP pilot Alma Fornal has Gone West. She passed away November 29th at the age of 98.

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CUPE Postpones Job Action For Flair Flight Attendants

Union Shifts Focus To Legal Fight With Airline Following Company Memo To Employees

Due to recent actions by Flair Airlines that have raised concerns for the job security of CUPE 4060 members—actions the union will be challenging at the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)—the Canadian Union of Public Employees has called off job action by Flair's 139 flight attendants that was to begin at midnight on December 10.

Some Virgin Atlantic Pilots May Strike During Holiday Rush

Pilot Represented By The Professional Pilots Union Not Recognized By The Airline

About a third of Virgin Atlantic's pilots who are represented by the Professional Pilots Union (PPU) are threatening to walk off the job just before Christmas.

Bad Press For Qantas Over Holiday Scheduling

Carrier Asking Some Staff To Work 'Unpaid' Shifts During The Holidays

An internal Qantas memo that was leaked to the Internet has led to the airline being excoriated over holiday scheduling.

Jetex Now The Exclusive Dealer In The Middle East For Hi-Tech New HondaJet

Official Signing Ceremony Took Place December 9th In Dubai

Jetex is bringing the next-generation in advanced private jets to the Middle East after striking an agreement with Honda Aircraft Company to become the exclusive authorized dealer for the region. The deal means Jetex is now the manufacturer’s sole representative for the new HondaJet offering sales and support across the Gulf and Middle East region.

Gulfstream G650ER Connects New York With Dubai In Record Time

Flagship Aircraft Shaves One Hour, 48 Minutes Off Previous Record In Impressive Range, Speed Demonstration

Gulfstream has announced that the ultralong-range Gulfstream G650ER has completed a record-breaking flight en route to the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show in Dubai. The aircraft bested the previous world speed record by one hour and 48 minutes.

Viasat Military-Grade Airborne Modem Gains ARSTRAT Certification

Authorized To Operate Across Government Satellite Networks

The Mobile Broadband Router (MBR)-4020 airborne modem developed by communications company Viasat has successfully completed the Army Forces Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) certification process. By completing the certification, the Viasat MBR-4020 modem is now authorized to operate on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) network, which will significantly reduce overall satellite communications (SATCOM) costs for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) customers and very important person special airlift mission (VIPSAM) aircraft.

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Boeing Launches Longest-Range Business Jet Ever ... The BBJ 777X

Also Announces New Order For Its Best-Selling BBJ MAX

Boeing Business Jets is launching the BBJ 777X, a new Boeing Business Jet model that can fly more than halfway around the world without stopping, farther than any business jet ever built.

NATA Recognizes FAA Efforts to Combat Illegal Charter

Organization Launched An Illegal Charter Task Force Earlier This Year

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and its Illegal Charter Task Force (ICTF) welcomed news from the FAA that it is continuing its crackdown on those who conduct illegal for-hire charter operations. Last week, an FAA press release announced a proposed $624,000 penalty against a California company for allegedly conducting illegal passenger-carrying flights.

FAA Announces Super Bowl LIII Flight Requirements For GA Pilots

Full TFR Text And Graphics To Be Posted Next Month

General Aviation pilots who want to fly around Atlanta between Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 2019, will want to check out the FAA’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for air traffic procedures for the area. Super Bowl LIII is Sunday, Feb. 3, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Game time will be at 6:30 p.m. EST.

Second Tecnam P2012 'Traveller' Assembly Completed

Will Be The 'Conforming Production Aircraft' For FAA, EASA Certification

Tecnam has finished assembly of the second P2012 Traveller aircraft. The arrival into service of the next-generation 11 seat P2012 Traveller is highly anticipated by airlines who have been demanding a replacement for the many hundreds of ‘heritage’ aeroplanes in the FAR23/CS23 category currently in service around the world.

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uAvionix Receives Patent For skyBeacon/tailBeacon Transponder Interface

Will Be Issued Later This Week By The USPTO

uAvionix has received notice from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that its Patent application for “Aircraft Navigation Light ADS-B Radio” including the “Power Transcoder” has been accepted by the USPTO and will issue as Patent 10,156,627 on December 18, 2018.

Airborne-Unmanned 12.04.18: GA-ASI Ground Control, Skeye Acquired, Censys Tech

Also: FAA Exec Appointment, InstantEye Mk-3, XLCargoDrones Center, ALTI UAS Enhanced VTOL UAV

A “Certifiable” (STANAG 4671-compliant) Ground Control Station (C-GCS) from GA-ASI was used for the first time in October to fly a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The flight originated from Yuma, Arizona and flew GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPA. Aircraft flight critical functions were tested successfully, including hold modes, landing gear, flap operation, and “hand flying” of the aircraft. Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI, noted that, “We continue on a path towards integrating RPA i

New Target Date For SpaceX Demo-1

New Launch Date Is January 17

NASA and SpaceX have agreed to move the target launch date of the uncrewed Demo-1 flight test to the International Space Station. SpaceX coordinated with the Eastern Range for a launch on Thursday, Jan 17. This adjustment allows the return of the Dragon spacecraft from the company’s 16th commercial resupply services mission.

Marine Corps Releases Report From 2017 C-130 Accident

Sixteen People Fatally Injured When Propeller Blade Separated And Impacted The Fuselage

The U.S. Marine Corps has released a report from an accident which occurred on July 10, 2017 that fatally injured all 16 people on board the airplane. The report found that a corrosion problem on the propeller worsened as it went neglected over several years and eventually led to the blade separating from the propeller hub, sending it through the fuselage of the airplane.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.11.18)

“A key mission of our ICTF is to inform aircraft owners about the limits of their ability to receive payment for the use of their aircraft. Our goal is to provide them educational resources to help keep their operations legal.” Source: NATA Vice President Ryan Waguespack, discussing the organization's Illegal Charter Task Force.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.11.18): Sea Level Engine

A reciprocating aircraft engine having a rated takeoff power that is producible only at sea level.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.11.18)

Spitfire AA810 Project

Spitfire AA810 is one of the rarest of the breed, and was typical of the other aircraft on the unit in that it was flown by a number of different pilots through its operational history. These men differed vastly in their backgrounds and their achievements, but were all united in a common goal flying for the same cause and all exposed to the same risks.

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