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March 14, 2017

Airborne-Unmanned 03.14.17: Class B Drone Ops, UAV Firefighting, Kespry/John Deere

Also: Starr Insurance, RPA Pilot Board Selections, FAA-UAS Symposium Update

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has embarked on one of the first legal drone operations ever authorized in the busy Newark, New Jersey, airspace, opening up numerous possibilities for future official use of unmanned aircraft systems. The department contracted with S&R Engineering and Principia Inc., to inspect high-mast light poles. Principia was approved by the FAA for a Part 107 Waiver to operate tethered drones within Newark's Class Bravo Airspace. Isn’t it great when a drone story turns out to feature one as a hero? The New York Fire Department used a drone to give firefighters a better view of what was going on the roof of a burning building last week. Fire broke out in a six-s

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Avmax Wins Contracts With Airlines Worldwide For ADS-B Out Solution

Three Major Carriers Will Install The Equipment Aboard Bombardier Aircraft

Avmax has announced they have sold their ADS-B Out solutions to three Major Airlines. These solutions are Part 25 Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for Dash 8-100/200/300 and CRJ 100/200/700/900; both aircraft types are approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation Administration (TCCA), FAA and EASA.

GE Delivers Flight Management Software For Boeing's 737 MAX

FMS Advancements To Improve Performance, Reduce Environmental Impact

GE Aviation has announced the delivery of the new flight management software Update 13 (U13) for the Boeing 737 MAX. The new software will be standard fit for all 737 MAX production airplanes.

Duncan Aviation’s Jason Burhoop Named Project Manager

Began With The Company In 1999

Duncan Aviation recently named Jason Burhoop as Project Manager for the company’s Lincoln, Nebraska, location.

Leonardo Selects Jupiter Avionics Audio Controllers For The AW109 Trekker

Transport Canada TSO Accepted By Both FAA And EASA

Jupiter’s new JA95-N70 Audio Controllers have been selected by Leonardo for installation on the AW109 Trekker Helicopter.

Montana Legislature Moves To Severely Restrict Drone Operations

Would Ban Most Flights Over Private Property, Including Deliveries

A bill making its way through the Montana Senate would make it illegal for a drone to fly at an altitude of under 500 feet over most private property without the explicit permission of the landowner.

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Tiny Whoop Drones May Be Smallest FPV Aircraft On The Market

Micro Quadcopters Suitable For Indoor Flight

A company operating out of a basement in Fort Collins, CO in making what may be the smallest FPV drones available.

NASA Brings The Universe To South By Southwest

Agency Experts Will Participate In Panel Discussions On Multiple Topics

NASA returns to Austin, Texas, to share its exciting missions, discoveries, technology advancements and plans for future space exploration at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival, March 10-14, and SXSW Tradeshow, March 13-15.

United Airlines Employees Rally to Protect U.S. Aviation Jobs

Join Forces With Unions, Elected Officials To Highlight Unfair Competition By Massively Subsidized Gulf Carriers

United Airlines employees, union representatives and members of Congress rallied at Newark Liberty International Airport recently to support U.S. aviation jobs in the face of Emirates Airline's new daily service between Newark and Athens, Greece – the latest example of massive Gulf subsidies undermining the domestic airline industry.

AirMed International Acquires Air Medical Of San Antonio

Largest Fixed Wing Medical Transport Company In Texas

As part of its continuing growth strategy, AirMed International has acquired San Antonio-based Air Medical, the largest fixed wing air medical transport company in Texas.

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Airborne-Unmanned 03.14.17: Class B Drone Ops, UAV Firefight, Kespry/John Deere

Also: Starr Insurance, RPA Pilot Board Selections, FAA-UAS Symposium Update

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has embarked on one of the first legal drone operations ever authorized in the busy Newark, New Jersey, airspace, opening up numerous possibilities for future official use of unmanned aircraft systems. The department contracted with S&R Engineering and Principia Inc., to inspect high-mast light poles. Principia was approved by the FAA for a Part 107 Waiver to operate tethered drones within Newark's Class Bravo Airspace. Isn’t it great when a drone story turns

AEA Names 2017 Award Winners At Annual Convention

Greg Vail of Flightstar Corp. Is Member of the Year; Appareo Is Associate Member Of The Year

Two prestigious industry awards were presented during the opening session of the 60th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Monday, March 13.

FDS Avionics Introduces 'Glass Cabin'

Breakthrough Technology In A Deeply Immersive 3D Map Experience

FDS Avionics has introduced the next breakthrough in interactive moving maps – Glass Cabin. Using a smartphone or tablet, passengers can explore the surrounding terrain by pointing their device in any direction. Panning the device left, right, up, or down changes their view. Glass Cabin is the newest feature of the do CAPSULE.

FAA Grants STC Approval To JETTECH For Garmin GTN Installation

For Cessna CJs Equipped With ProLine 21 & FGC-3000 Digital FCS

The FAA has granted an STC to JETTECH covering Garmin touchscreen GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM installations on Cessna CJ models 525/525A/525B equipped with Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 and FGC-3000 Digital Flight Control System.

Satcom Direct, Astronics AeroSat Ink Distribution Deal On Connectivity System

FliteStream Tail Mount Connectivity System First To Provide Both Live Television And High-Speed Internet From A Single Antenna

Satcom Direct (SD) has announced its agreement with Astronics AeroSat to sell the FliteStream T-Series tail mount connectivity system through SD’s global dealer network. The first of its kind in the business aviation market, the FlightStream T-Series solution employs the Panasonic Avionics global communications network to enable business jet passengers to watch live television and use the internet simultaneously through a single antenna.

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Certified USB Charging Port Added To Stratus Product Line

Stratus Power Is TSO-Certified And Now Shipping

Stratus Power, a new TSO-certified dual USB Standard-A charging port, was introduced Monday at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) Convention. At the list price of $349, Stratus Power is the industry’s most affordable certified USB-A charging port.

Spirit Aeronautics And Global Aerospace Design Team For B737 ADS-B Solution

Will Meet Requirements Of ADS-B, Single Sky Mandates

Spirit Aeronautics and Global Aerospace Design Corporation have announced a teaming effort to provide both commercial and business Boeing 737 operators with ADS-B capabilities.

Latitude Technologies To Introduce New Airline Safety Services Satcom System

Supports Closed And Private Coms

Mark Insley, President of Latitude Technologies, is introducing the new SkyNode S200-012 ATS Safety Services satcom system at the Aircraft Electronics Association convention in New Orleans this week.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.14.17)

“Our goal is to provide Boeing 737 customers with a low cost but compliant ADS-B solution that is reliable and effective.” Source: Spirit Aeronautics President & COO Tony Bailey.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.14.17): Immediately

Used by ATC or pilots when such action compliance is required to avoid an imminent situation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.14.17)

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