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March 28, 2018

JETTECH Offering CD-125 Replacement For Citation 500 Series

Allows Adjustment of VS and IAS with Autopilot Engaged

JETTECH announced today it is offering an affordable engineered solution for replacement of the Command Display (CD) 125 on the Citation 500, 501, 550, 551, S550 and 560 series aircraft that allows Vertical Speed (VS) and Indicated Airspeed (IAS) adjustments while the autopilot is engaged.

NASA UTM Program Completes TCL 3 Testing

Flights Conducted At The FAA-Designated Nevada UAS Test Site

The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS), who manages the Nevada UAS Test Sites, and its NASA Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) partners flew multiple Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS or drones) over a week-long testing period at the Nevada UAS Test Site at the Reno-Stead Airport. The testing focused on airspace management technologies that will enable the safe integration of UAS into the NAS.

Maynooth scientist leads $7.8 Million SFI/Drone Industry Project

U-Flyte Drone Partnership To Tackle Global Log-Jam Impeding The Development Of Drone Operation

Futurists predict that drone technology will soon significantly transform our daily lives, changing how we deliver and collect goods, giving us new ways to monitor and understand the world around us, and even revolutionising emergency services. However, the roll out of drone applications is currently hampered by a lack of innovative technologies that can guarantee the safe and regulated operation of drones around our town, cities and rural environments.

ACSS Reaches Delivery Milestone

Delivers 5,000th ADS-B Compliant Mode S Transponder In NXT-600/-700/-800 Family

ACSS, an L3 and Thales Company, has delivered the 5,000th production unit in its NXT-600/-700/-800 Mode S Transponder family. The NXT Mode S Transponders provide commercial and military aircraft and helicopters with the capabilities to operate in the Next-Generation Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) airspace.

Boeing, All Nippon Airways Finalize Order For Two 777 Freighters

Amid Strong Growth In Air Cargo, Carrier Adds Large 777S To Complement Medium-Sized 767S

Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced the Japanese carrier has placed a new order for two 777 Freighters valued at $678 million according to list prices.

Boeing HorizonX Invests In Australia-Based Nanosatellite Communications Startup

First Non-U.S. Investment By Boeing HorizonX Ventures

Boeing announced its investment in Adelaide, Australia-based Myriota, an Internet of Things (IoT) startup seeking to revolutionize satellite communications by providing low-cost access to high-value data in remote locations.

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U. S. Army To Acquire 16 Additional UH-72A Lakotas

Aircraft To Be Built In Columbus, MS

The U.S. Army has awarded a contract valued at approximately $116 million to Airbus Helicopters to deliver 16 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army. The contract is the company’s second this year, highlighting the U.S. Army’s confidence and growth capability of the Lakota program.

XTI Aircraft Company To End Current Offering

Share Price At $1.00 Until April 30

Updating its announcement of March 12, 2018, XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) announced today that the current offering at $1.00 a share will close on April 30, 2018. The Company anticipates filing an Offering Statement for a new offering in the future, which will include financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Closes Merger With EnerJex

Will Begin Trading On NYSE As UAVS

AgEagle Aerial Systems, an aerial drone imagery collection and analytics company, has closed its merger transaction with EnerJex Resources, pursuant to which AgEagle becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Maverick Airlines Awarded FAA’S 2017 'Diamond Award'

Award Created To Recognize Aviation Operators And Maintenance Technicians

Maverick Airlines, a division of Maverick Aviation Group, recently received the FAA 2017 Award of Excellence “Diamond Award.” The prestigious honor is a result of the company’s ongoing dedication to maintenance training and aircraft safety.

GEnx Engines Power Historic Qantas 787-9 Perth To London Flight

Flight Covered More Than 9,000 Miles, Lasted Over 17 Hours

GE Aviation is privileged to power the Qantas 787-9 fleet with the GEnx engine and especially the historic flight from Perth to London. On Saturday evening, March 24, around 236 passengers took part in a major milestone in the aviation industry when QF9, taxied down the runway at Perth airport to take off for the first non-stop passenger flight to London — covering more than 9,000 miles with an approximate duration of 17 hours and 20 minutes.

Supersonic Business Jets Speeding Up

Analyst Bryan Foley Feels Many Of The Risks Have Been Positively Mitigated

With supersonic business jet (SSBJ) concepts again in the headlines, could they finally be closer to reality? While the existence of a modest market has never been in doubt, cost and persistent risks related to regulatory, engines and sonic boom noise have discouraged production commitments.

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Gogo Business Aviation Announces Top Dealers For 2017

Five Organizations Recognized By The Company

Gogo has named the organizations to receive the company’s highest dealer honor for 2017 – the Gogo Business Aviation 51,000 Five.

The Tenth Year of LIVE Coverage of the AEA Convention Starts Monday!

New Technologies, Expert Coverage, and CREATIVE Programming Distinguish This 10th Anniversary Event

The Aero-News Network, in a decade-long partnership with the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), is pleased to announce the schedule for this week's programming initiatives and programs for the upcoming 2018 AEA Convention and Trade Show, to be held in Las Vegas, March 26-29, 2018, in be our record-setting 10th LIVE online programming initiative. Primary LIVE coverage started Monday, March 26th, with the webcasting of AEA’s pivotal New Product Introduction (NPI) series in which nearly 40 avionics innovators will reveal new products and programs for a live audience. Show

EUROCAE, IAOPA Collaborate To Include GA In Development Of Standards

Aspen Avionics Named Part 23 Reseller For Lynx NGT-9000

Authorized Aspen Avionics Dealers Will Now Order These Systems Directly Through Aspen Regional Sales Managers

Aspen Avionics announced at AEA 2918 that it is now a Part 23 reseller of the Lynx NGT-9000, an ADS-B touchscreen transponder and multi-function display for traffic and weather. Aspen is also a reseller authorized for other leading Part 23 avionics including the Stormscope Lightning Detection System and ESI-500 Electronic Standby Instrument System.

FreeFlight Systems Partners With Avidyne

To Provide ADS-B In With IFD Series

FreeFlight Systems has announced that the company will provide their certified RANGR ADS-B receivers to Avidyne customers. Avidyne will bundle an IFD system and a ADS-B Out-capable Mode S transponder with FreeFlight Systems RANGR-RX ADS-B receiver to offer a complete ADS-B solution. By combining the strength and reliability of the Avidyne series of Mode S transponders with FreeFlight Systems RANGR-RX ADS-B receiver, this avionics package will provide general aviation aircraft a complete and cost-effective way to equip with ADS-B In and Out for the upcoming January 1, 2020 mandate.

Honeywell Provides Flight Operators With High-Speed Connectivity At A Low Cost

Expands Connected Aircraft Options With Introduction Of Aspire 150 And 350 Systems

Honeywell is providing business jet, airline and helicopter operators with better connectivity choices thanks to the introduction of the Aspire 150 and Aspire 350 satellite communications systems. With Aspire 150 and 350, pilots can maintain up-to-date information throughout their flight path, and operators can use this Connected Aircraft technology to experience global, seamless high-speed connectivity in a small, lightweight solution.

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First 4G LTE-Based Connectivity For Light-Jet, Turboprop Aircraft

SmartSky LiTE Tailored For Aircraft Up To 19,000 Pounds MTOW

It’s easy for light aircraft operators to feel like all the inflight connectivity focus is on larger-cabin, longer-range jets. Anyone in the industry can tell you, however, that operators of turboprops and light jets have always been vital to business aviation – and that their impact is poised to grow. Today’s announcement of the new SmartSky LiTE system propels that movement, delivering the power of 4G LTE connectivity to this market for the first time.

MGL Avionics Offers News Radio And Control Heads

Latest In A Family Of RF Products

The MGL Avionics V16 Com Radio and Razor/Vega Control Heads are now available in the US. The V16 Com Radio is the latest generation and a new family of RF products by MGL Avionics and Chief Engineer Rainier Lamers. The V16 is the first in a new ecosystem of Com Radios, Nav Radios and controllers.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.28.18)

"It’s great to see that general aviation will have a strong voice and representation in issues that are impacting the community every day.” Source: IAOPA Secretary General Craig Spence.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.28.18): Departure Procedure (DP)

Preplanned IFR ATC departure, published for pilot use, in textual and graphic format.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.28.18)

USAF Enlisted Pilot Training An in-depth look at how the U.S. Air Force trains enlisted personnel to operate its drones, and an explanation of the board that selects the enlisted airmen for the RPA pilot training.

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