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January 26, 2018

Airborne 01.26.18: Google Lunar XPrize, AmSafe Airbag Restraints, MSH 2nd Proto

Also: Mile-Hi Faces Fee Increases, Rocket Lab Successful, ISS 7000th Day, Hartzell 2-Blade Scimitar For C177B

As ANN has been for many of the most exciting XPrize efforts, we were there to document the exciting Google Lunar XPrize program a decade ago. BUT... on March 31, 2018, the window of opportunity to win the Google Lunar XPrize will close, and Google has no plans to again extend the deadline for sending a rover to the Moon. The Lunar XPrize was established 10 years ago to encourage a private, unmanned mission to the moon. In 2014, Google extended the deadline until this March. Four teams, Moon Exp

Airborne 01.26.18: Google Lunar XPrize, AmSafe Airbag Restraints, MSH 2nd Proto/HAI

Also: Mile-Hi Faces Fee Increases, Rocket Lab Successful, ISS 7000th Day, Hartzell 2-Blade Scimitar For C177B As ANN has been for many of the most exciting XPrize efforts, we were there to document the exciting Google Lunar XPrize program a decade ago. BUT... on March 31, 2018, the window of opportunity to win the Google Lunar XPrize will close, and Google has no plans to again extend the deadline for sending a rover to the Moon. The Lunar XPrize was established 10 years ago to encourage a private, unmanned mission to the moon. In 2014, Google extended the deadline until this March. Four teams, Moon Express, SpaceIL, Synergy Moon and TeamIndus, were named as finalists in the competition. But the team that is closest to actually launching a mission to the Moon, SpaceIL, might not launch

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'STEM On The Fly,' To Inspire Middle And High School Students To Love STEM

The Fun, High-Flying Lesson Lets High School Student Explore The Math And Science Needed For A Career As Southwest Airlines Pilot

A high school sophomore has won Texas Instruments' (TI) #GenSTEM contest and a starring role in the latest edition of STEM Behind Cool Careers, an entertaining series of calculator activities and videos that introduce middle and high school students to unexpected STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers. The national contest, hosted by former professional football player turned full-time mathematician, John Urschel, asked students and teachers from across the country to submit photos showing how STEM inspires them.

Frasca Launches New Helicopter Training Device (HTD)

Affordable Helicopter Simulator Will Focus On IIMC Recovery Training

Frasca International has launched a new, lower priced Helicopter Training Device (HTD). The HTD is designed for helicopter air ambulance providers, airborne law enforcement, introductory turbine transition training, and ab-initio flight schools. Frasca will display the HTD at Heli-Expo, February 27-March 1 in Las Vegas.

First Air Announces Proposal For Growth To Canada's Arctic

Inuit-Owned Airline Is A Vital Link In Arctic Supply Chain

In partnership with The Ottawa Airport Authority and Aeroterm, First Air submitted two separate applications to the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF). This Government of Canada program was announced mid-2017 to provide funding for infrastructure projects that help support the flow of goods and passengers throughout the transportation system by reducing bottlenecks and addressing capacity issues. Ensuring that Canada's northern communities benefit from these important infrastructure projects was identified as an important priority for the NTCF.

HAI Adds Course In Aerospace Physiology And Human Performance At Heli-Expo 2018

To Be Taught By Dr. Dudley Crosson

A vital, one of a kind lifesaving course on flight physiology for helicopter operators to be offered again at this year’s Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Congress Notified Of Possible F-35 Sale To Belgium

Deal Estimated At $6.53 Billion

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Belgium of thirty-four F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing aircraft for an estimated cost of $6.53 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Tuesday.

Garmin Announces New 2018 Classroom Pilot Training Classes

Covers Operation Of Multiple Garmin Products

Garmin has announced expanded pilot training opportunities for 2018 to include additional classes throughout the United States. Instructor-led training classes are available for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series, the G500/G600 glass flight display systems, and all Garmin Integrated Flight Decks. Supplemental eLearning opportunities are also available, and additional training for the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and G3X Touch series will be added later in the year.

STEMPilot Career Training For British Columbia Canada Students

Company Delivers Four Edustation Flight Simulators For Career Education For Schools In British Columbia

STEMPilot Inc. has delivered four Edustation Kiosk Flight Simulators for student career development in British Columbia, Canada with Inventa Inc. executing the mobile career program. The Ministry of Education for the Province of British Columbia has added aviation and engineering careers to their student focus.

Boeing Presence At Singapore Airshow Underpins Growth Prospects In Asia-Pacific

737 MAX, 787 And 777X Airplane Models On Exhibit

Boeing will showcase a wide range of products and services at this year's Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aerospace and defense show, which runs Feb. 6-11. The scale of the company's presence at this year's show reflects the strong growth prospects and opportunities across its commercial, defense and services businesses in Asia-Pacific.

DGCA Suspends Jet Airways Pilots Who Fought In Cockpit For Five Years

Altercation Took Place On Flight From London To Mumbai

Two pilots who were involved in a fight in the cockpit of a Jet Airways airliner have had their pilot certificates revoked for five years by India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, along with being fired by the airline.

Crowdfunding Saves Pilot's Home

Was Severely Injured In An Accident

An effort established on GoFundMe helped save the home of a pilot, his wife Tabitha and eight children, including three adopted from foster care.

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Brazil Orders Additional Airbus C295 Search And Rescue Aircraft

Will Increase The Number Of The Type In Service With FAB To 15

Brazil has ordered an additional Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft that will eventually take to 15 the number of C295s in service with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).

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PRODUCT: Certain Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331 turboprop and TSE331 turboshaft engines.

GAO: DOD Lagging In ADS-B Implementation

Has Fully Acted On Only Two Of Eight Recommendations To Address Security Risks

Since 2008, the Department of Defense (DOD) and the FAA have identified a variety of risks related to ADS-B Out technology that could adversely affect DOD security and missions. However, they have not approved any solutions to address these risks. Compared with other tracking technology, ADS-B Out provides more information, such as an aircraft's precise location, velocity, and airframe dimensions, and better enables real-time and historical flight tracking.

Southwest Airlines Reports Record Fourth Quarter And Annual Profit

Marks 45th Consecutive Year Of Profitability

Southwest Airlines on Wednesday reported its fourth quarter and annual 2017 results, marking the 45th consecutive year showing a profit.

Falcon Heavy Test Fired At Kennedy Space Center

Musk: 'Launching In A Week Or So'

SpaceX conducted a successful test-fire of all 27 Merlin rocket engines on the Falcon Heavy on Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A in Florida.

Kespry To Highlight Industrial Drone Solution At World Of Concrete Industry Show

Will Showcases Aerial Intelligence Capabilities For Construction And Mining With Partner John Deere

Kespry, the leading aerial intelligence solution provider, today announced it will be highlighting the addition of five customers and adoption of its technology in the John Deere dealer network at World of Concrete. The international event is the only large-scale show dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries.

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Red Bull Air Race And Air BP Extend Their Partnership For Three Years

Is 'Official Fuel And Carbon Reduction Partner' For The Series Worldwide

The collaboration between the Red Bull Air Race and Air BP that began with the 2017 season has been extended for a further three years. As official fuel and carbon reduction partner, leading international aviation fuel and services supplier Air BP provides fuel for cutting-edge raceplanes – and a great deal more. Safety, efficiency, carbon reduction and an eye to the future are all part of this unique collaboration.

Gulfstream G280 Adds Three City-Pair Records

Has Accumulated More Than Sixty Such Records Since 2012

The Gulfstream super mid-size G280 recently added to its long list of achievements with three new city-pair speed records.

Klyde Morris 01.26.18

The Phrase 'Feeling Like The Dog Who Finally Caught The Car' Comes To Mind ...

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Airborne 01.24.18: Astro Bumped From Flt, Merlin PSA, Jet 'Segway'

Also: FAA Clears 787-10, Final G450, Airbus 2017 Heli Results, Smutny Directing US Nationals

The astronaut who was to have been the first African-American woman to work aboard the International Space Station has been removed from her mission, and NASA is not saying why. NASA said in a news release that Serena Auñón-Chancellor, who previously was assigned to Expedition 58/59, has been reassigned to the Expedition 56/57 crew, launching in June. She is taking the place of astronaut Jeanette Epps, who returns to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to assume duties in the Astronaut Off

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.26.18)

"We applaud Congress and the President for the tax reform legislation passed on December 22, 2017. We celebrated the passage of tax reform with our Employees through a $1,000 per person cash bonus paid on January 8, 2018. Based on our current outlook, the reduction in the statutory federal rate will result in hundreds of millions in tax savings, which will significantly boost our earnings in 2018." Source: Gary C. Kelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Airlines.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.26.18): Flight Path

The line, course, or track along which an aircraft is flying or is intended to be flown.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.26.18)

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Objectives: Promote safe, reliable, efficient and affordable air transportation of people and goods to the benefit of Canadian society.

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