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Air Canada Cancels 737 MAX Flights Through February 14, 2020

Airplane Removed From The Schedule Due To 'Regulatory Uncertainty'

Air Canada has removed the Boeing 737 Max from its flying schedule until February 14, 2020. The decision is based on operational considerations for the airline, as it launches a new reservation system beginning next month.

Turkmenistan Airlines Resumes European Operations

EASA Reauthorizes Turkmenistan's Flag Carrier As Third Country Operator

As a result of the joint project with Lufthansa Consulting since February this year, Turkmenistan Airlines (TUA) has confirmed compliance with technical requirements related to air operations of Third Country Operators in the EU (Part-TCO). After the on-site audit by EASA in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan at the end of September, the European Safety Agency reauthorized the airline as a Third Country Operator (TCO) on October 11, 2019.

John And Martha King Honored By NAFI

Presented With The Association's Jack J. Eggspuehler Service Award

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has bestowed their highest honor on John and Martha King, Co-Chairmen of King Schools. NAFI Chairman Bob Meder presented the Jack J. Eggspuehler Service Award to John and Martha at the annual NAFI Member Breakfast at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Flying Colours Corp. Meets Increased Demand For ADS-B Out Installations

Has Completed Nearly 50 Installations In The Past 18 Months

North America-headquartered Flying Colours Corp. will be promoting its ADS – B Out expertise during NBAA- BACE 2019, having performed nearly 50 ADS-B Out installations in the last 18 months. As the number of aircraft being equipped trends upwards avionics experts at both its Peterborough, ON. and St. Louis, MO facilities are still anticipating a last-minute dash for ADS-B Out equipage as the 1 January 2020 mandate draws closer.

Terra Drone Group Company C-Astral Fields Mini UAS ATLAS C4EYE

Conducts Benchmark Trials With NATO Forces

C-Astral, the Slovenia based integrator of small unmanned systems and a member of the Terra Drone group, has been successfully fielding its new mini UAS ATLAS C4EYE (Advanced Technology Light Acquisition/ATAK System) in a series of closed trials, involving the cooperation of manned, unmanned, and NATO JTAC assets.

Satcom Direct Bolsters IT Training For Business Aviation Sector

Second Edition Of aeroIT Now Available With Renewed Content And An Exam Updated To Reflect The Changes

In response to the growing demand for more qualified IT experts in the business aviation sector, business aviation solutions provider Satcom Direct (SD) is strengthening its industry-focused training program. The second edition of aeroIT, SD’s aviation IT certification, is now available with renewed content and an exam updated to reflect the changes; SD’s training programs have been added to the curricula offered at both FlightSafety International (FSI) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; and the number of SD digital self-learning courses has grown.

StandardAero Signs Multi-Year PW127M Support Agreement With Silver Airways

Carrier Is The Launch Customer for the ATR -600 Series In The United States

StandardAero has recently signed an exclusive long-term contract with Silver Airways for Pratt & Whitney PW127M engine support. Fort Lauderdale-based Silver Airways is America’s leading independent regional airline. StandardAero will provide Silver Airways with comprehensive engine services in support of the airline’s fleet of brand new ATR -600 regional turboprops, including responsive overhaul-level support from StandardAero’s Summerside, PE, Canada location.

USSOCOM Increases Value Of Malet Contract For GA-ASI Aircraft

Expanded Capacity Of Gray Eagle ER Identified As Key Reason For Increase

The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has increased the ceiling on its contract to support modifications and capability enhancements to its Medium-altitude, Long-endurance Tactical (MALET) aircraft.

Firefly Black, LLC Receives Air Force Orbital Services Program Award

Contract Valued At Up To $986 Million

Firefly Black has been selected by the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center's Small Launch and Targets Division as a launch service provider for the Orbital Services Program-4 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract. Valued at up to $986 million, OSP-4 seeks to provide the Air Force with responsive launch solutions as a follow-on to its successful OSP-3 program.

SpaceX Steps Up Efforts To Recapture Fairings

Adds Second Ship For Recovering The Components To Its Fleet

SpaceX has added a second ship designed to recover fairings from its launch vehicles to its fleet. The Ms. Chief joins the Ms. Tree in the company's efforts to make as many components of its spacecraft as possible reusable.

In 2020, Flybe Will become Virgin Connect

Will Continue To Be Europe’s Largest Regional Airline

European regional airline Flybe is poised to become a part of The Virgin Group beginning next year. As part of the extended Virgin family, Virgin Connect will reflect the innovation and entrepreneurship of Virgin's wider brands, putting customers first and offering better value, according to a Flybe news release.

General Atomics Awarded Contract For Hypersonic Glide Body Prototypes

Will Produce 20 Prototype Glide Bodies With An Option For Additional Quantities

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that it has been awarded a contract from Dynetics Technical Solutions (DTS) for the manufacture and production of subassemblies for the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB). GA-EMS will provide cable, electrical, and mechanical manufacturing to support DTS’ three year contract award from the U.S. Army Hypersonic Project Office, part of the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, to produce 20 prototype glide bodies with an option for additional quantities.

Airborne 10.16.19: Sikorsky RAIDER X, Learjet 75, ADS-B Rebates

Also: Gone West-Alexei Leonov, STOL ATR 42-600S, AEA Connect Conference, Boeing BoD Turmoil

Sikorski has just introduced RAIDER X. They call this bird an “agile, lethal and survivable compound coaxial helicopter.” The Raider X program offers provides increased performance including; highly responsive maneuverability, enhanced low-speed hover, off-axis hover, and level acceleration and braking. While state-of-the-art digital design and manufacturing is already in use on other Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky production programs such as CH-53K, CH-148 and F-35; this program will reportedly enable

Aero-TV: Avionics 4 Innovators - Avilution’s Avionics Solution for Samson

New Type Of Aircraft Needed A New Type Of Panel

When you design a new type of aircraft, for instance one that is intended to be driven on a road as well as flown like an airplane, you need a new type of panel that will work in both configurations. For the Samson Sky Switchblade roadable aircraft, the company turned to Avilution to design just such a panel. Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky and designer of the Switchblade, told Aero-News at AirVenture 2019 "we're doing a flying sports car, so, it has a dual use ground and air."

Sen. Lee Introduces Drone Integration And Zoning Act

Would Establish A Regulatory Framework For Drones Based On The Principles Of Local Governance And Cooperative Federalism

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Drone Integration and Zoning Act Wednesday, a bill to establish a regulatory framework for drones based on the principles of local governance and cooperative federalism.

Vigilant Aerospace Demonstrates FlightHorizon 2 In Autonomous 18 Mile Flight

First Full Exercise Of The FAA-Authorized 13-Mile Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight Corridor Located In Central Oklahoma

On October 8, 2019, Oklahoma State University (OSU) and Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) conducted a demonstration flight utilizing OSU’s 13-mile beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) corridor east of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

SyberJet Successfully Completes First Flight Of The Sj30I Series Aircraft

Flight Test Aircraft Will Be On Static Display At NBAA-BACE

SyberJet Aircraft has successfully completed the first flight of its SJ30i aircraft featuring SyberVision, an all-new cockpit based around the Honeywell Epic 2.0 avionics suite, new ergonomic enhancements, electronic standby attitude/heading display, and much more. SyberJet conducted the flight out of its Engineering and Product Development Center at the San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) and kicked off an 18-month certification test program which will culminate in an amended type certificate for the SJ30i and immediate subsequent deliveries thereafter.

Dream Chaser Spacecraft Primary Structure Arrives In Colorado

Most Advanced High-Temperature Composite Spaceframe Delivered

The primary vehicle structure for Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser spacecraft has been delivered to the company's Colorado production facility, kicking off full assembly of the spacecraft ahead of its first mission for NASA in 2021. The structure is the largest piece of technology to make up Dream Chaser and the most advanced high-temperature composite spaceframe ever built.

Startup Develops A Clever Way To Revitalize Drone Flying

Innovative Game Keeps Drones Close To The Ground And In Your Line Of Sight

The creators of startup Drone Run, brothers Alex and Toby Liew, are shaking up the consumer drone flying experience with an innovative flying game that keeps drone flying low to the ground and in your line of sight, so you don’t have to worry about breaking any rules.

Rolls Royce Completes Deal With Siemens

Acquires Electric And Hybrid-Electric Aerospace Propulsion Business

Rolls-Royce has completed the acquisition of the electric and hybrid-electric aerospace propulsion activities of Siemens (formerly known as the eAircraft business), following a period of employee consultation.

Klyde Morris 10.18.19

That Will Be Much Better For Your Blood Pressure, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.18.19)

“The FAA cannot feasibly or efficiently oversee millions of drones in every locality throughout the country." Source: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), on the introduction of his Drone Integration And Zoning Act.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.18.19): Hold-Short Point

A point on the runway beyond which a landing aircraft with a LAHSO clearance is not authorized to proceed.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.18.19)

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Airplane Removed From The Schedule Due To 'Regulatory Uncertainty'

EASA Reauthorizes Turkmenistan's Flag Carrier As Third Country Operator

Presented With The Association's Jack J. Eggspuehler Service Award

Has Completed Nearly 50 Installations In The Past 18 Months

Conducts Benchmark Trials With NATO Forces

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Second Edition Of aeroIT Now Available With Renewed Content And An Exam Updated To Reflect The Changes

Carrier Is The Launch Customer for the ATR -600 Series In The United States

Expanded Capacity Of Gray Eagle ER Identified As Key Reason For Increase

Contract Valued At Up To $986 Million

Adds Second Ship For Recovering The Components To Its Fleet

Will Continue To Be Europe’s Largest Regional Airline

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Will Produce 20 Prototype Glide Bodies With An Option For Additional Quantities

Also: Gone West-Alexei Leonov, STOL ATR 42-600S, AEA Connect Conference, Boeing BoD Turmoil

New Type Of Aircraft Needed A New Type Of Panel

Would Establish A Regulatory Framework For Drones Based On The Principles Of Local Governance And Cooperative Federalism

First Full Exercise Of The FAA-Authorized 13-Mile Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight Corridor Located In Central Oklahoma

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Flight Test Aircraft Will Be On Static Display At NBAA-BACE

Most Advanced High-Temperature Composite Spaceframe Delivered

Innovative Game Keeps Drones Close To The Ground And In Your Line Of Sight

Acquires Electric And Hybrid-Electric Aerospace Propulsion Business

That Will Be Much Better For Your Blood Pressure, Klyde

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