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June 15, 2018

Airborne 06.15.18: 100LL Replacement Held, B-1 Stand-Down, Missing USAF Officer

Also: Sichuan Airlines Pilot Feted, Emirates Parks 20 Birds, Air Paris Academy Orders Tecnams, Two A380s Scrapped

The FAA continues to be committed to evaluating suitable replacement unleaded fuels to support GA. Phase Two testing of unleaded avgas continues, having completed two and a half years of testing and evaluation since the FAA's selection of the two finalists in the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) replacement unleaded fuels program. To date, the flight test program is approximately one-third complete, while the engine test program is about halfway complete. Gen. Robin Ra

Airborne 06.15.18: 100LL Replacement On Hold, B-1 Safety Stand-Down, Missing USAF Officer

Also: Sichuan Airlines Pilot Feted, Emirates Parks 20 Birds, Air Paris Academy Orders Tecnams, Two A380s Scrapped

The FAA continues to be committed to evaluating suitable replacement unleaded fuels to support GA. Phase Two testing of unleaded avgas continues, having completed two and a half years of testing and evaluation since the FAA's selection of the two finalists in the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) replacement unleaded fuels program. To date, the flight test program is approximately one-third complete, while the engine test program is about halfway complete. Gen. Robin Rand, the Air Force Global Strike Command commander, ordered a safety stand-down of the B-1B Lancer fleet June 7, 2018. During the safety investigation process following an emergency landing of a B

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Authorities Investigate Mid-Air Collision In Alaska

One Person Fatally Injured In The Accident

Authorities are investigating a mid-air collision near the mouth of the Susitna River in south central Alaska that resulted in one fatal injury.

Marshall Celebrates NASA's 60th Anniversary June 16 At NASA In The Park

Agency Was Founded In 1958

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is partnering with Downtown Huntsville Inc., to fill Big Spring Park East in downtown Huntsville with exhibits, food trucks, live music, educational opportunities for all ages, and even a chance to meet an astronaut this Saturday, June 16, for the annual celebration of NASA and the city of Huntsville -- NASA in the Park. This year's event, to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the agency's founding in 1958.

FAA Awards STC For King Air 350ER XP67A Engine Upgrade

Sierra Nevada Corporation Teams With Blackhawk Modifications For Installations

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has teamed with Blackhawk Modifications’ subsidiary for government and military sales division, Vector-Hawk Aerospace (VHA), to offer the Blackhawk XP67A Engine+ Upgrade Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Kit for the Beechcraft King Air 350ER.

Gogo AVANCE L5 Flying On 200th Business Jet

Reaches Milestone In 12 Weeks, Bringing 4G Experience to More Than 40 Popular Business Jet Models

It took just 12 weeks for Gogo Business Aviation to reach its second major milestone for Gogo AVANCETM L5 with the 200th aircraft taking flight with the new system on board.

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Kawak Receives STC’s For New CH-47 Chinook Internal Firefighting Tank System

Billings Flying Service Anticipates Use During Fire Season This Summer

The FAA has awarded an STC to Kawak Aviation for its CH-47D Chinook aerial liquid delivery system (ALDS) and auxiliary hydraulic system. Working with customer Billings Flying Service of Billings, Montana, Kawak has achieved a more effective internal tank firefighting system.

Pentagon And Lockheed Martin Deliver 300th F-35 Aircraft

F-35 Enterprise Ramps Up Production And Reduces Costs

The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered the 300th production F-35 aircraft, demonstrating the program's continued progress and momentum. The 300th aircraft is a U.S. Air Force F-35A, to be delivered to Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Hawaiian Airlines Receives Its First U.S.-Produced A321

Aircraft Is Also Airbus’ First U.S.-Delivered neo Aircraft

Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery of its first U.S.-produced A321. The aircraft, delivered from the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, is also the first new engine option aircraft (neo) delivered from Airbus’ U.S. facility.

General Dynamics Satellite Simulator Trains Space Mission Operators

Working With Students From Across The U.S. Department Of Defense

The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems to restore and maintain a satellite system simulator for students at the Naval Postgraduate School, Spacecraft Research and Design Center / Adaptive Optics Center of Excellence. The simulator, a model of a Navy Fleet Satellite (FLTSAT) communications satellite, will help students hone their skills in managing the technical aspects of space systems including satellite command, control and communications and troubleshooting satellite and constellation anomalies.

Drone In Mexico Helps Authorities Significantly Decrease Crime

Has Led To More than 500 Arrests In Only A Few Months Of Operation

A drone operated by authorities in Ensenada, Mexico about to hours south of Tijuana has led to a significant decrease in overall crime in the city. Ensenada police say that in only a few months operation, their one DJI Inspire 1 drone has led to more than 500 arrests and contributed to an overall 10 percent drop in the crime rate, including a 30 percent drop in residential robberies.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Fifth And Final H135 For Bundeswehr Training

Will Be Used For Initial And Recurrent Pilot Instruction

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the fifth and final H135 that will be used by the German Armed Forces in Bückeburg to train their pilots. The German Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) is leasing these helicopters – all delivered on time by Airbus – for initial and recurrent pilot training.

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Life Flight Network Celebrates 40 Years of Service

Founded As Emanuel Life Flight With An Alouette-3 Helicopter

Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States, is celebrating 40 years of service to communities across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

ALMA Discovers Trio Of Infant Planets Around Newborn Star

Considered The First Planets Discovered By The Telescope

Two independent teams of astronomers have used ALMA to uncover convincing evidence that three young planets are in orbit around the infant star HD 163296. Using a novel planet-finding technique, the astronomers identified three disturbances in the gas-filled disc around the young star: the strongest evidence yet that newly formed planets are in orbit there. These are considered the first planets to be discovered with ALMA.

U.S. House Continues To Press For U.S. Space Command

Language Included In Annual Defense Authorization Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives continues to press for the creation of a U.S. Space Command, which would be a subunit of the U.S. Strategic Command.

Rolls-Royce Expands Trent 1000 Inspections

Small Number Of Package B Engines May Have Similar Issue Identified In Package C Engines

In April this year Rolls-Royce provided an update on the management of a durability issue affecting the Intermediate Pressure Compressor in a population of Trent 1000 engines, known as Package C engines.

NASA Encounters The Perfect Storm For Science

Opportunity Rover In Standby Mode Due To Massive Dust Storm

One of the thickest dust storms ever observed on Mars has been spreading for the past week and a half. The storm has caused NASA's Opportunity rover to suspend science operations, but also offers a window for four other spacecraft to learn from the swirling dust. NASA has three orbiters circling the Red Planet, each equipped with special cameras and other atmospheric instruments. Additionally, NASA's Curiosity rover has begun to see an increase in dust at its location in Gale Crater.

Universities Order More R44 Cadets

UND, SUU Place Orders For The Training Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Company has received orders for additional R44 Cadets from the universities of North Dakota (UND) and Southern Utah (SUU). This will be UND’s second Cadet and SUU’s third.

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‘All Things Innovation’ Programming July 24 At AirVenture

New Technologies, Awards, Thought Leaders Part Of ‘What’s Next’ In Flight

The cutting-edge technology and products that will drive general aviation’s next generation come together at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 on Tuesday, July 24, with a full Innovations Day of programming and events on the AirVenture grounds.

Pratt & Whitney Launches GatorWorks

Prototyping Arm Will Focus On Cutting Lead Time And Cost For Military Engines

A newly formed prototyping arm has been established within Pratt & Whitney that will focus on the rapid and agile development of dependable, lower cost military engines. Pratt & Whitney GatorWorks' objective is to deliver state-of-the-art engines in half the lead time and for half the cost of traditional procurement cycles.

Klyde Morris 06.15.18

That's Two Great Tastes That Taste Great Together, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.15.18)

"We are working closely with our customers to minimize any operational impact of these inspections and we deeply appreciate their continued co-operation.” Source: Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce, president – Civil Aerospace.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.15.18): Longitudinal Stability (Pitching)

Stability about the lateral axis. A desirable characteristic of an airplane whereby it tends to return to its trimmed angle of attack after displacement.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.15.18)

EASA General Aviation Road Map

General Aviation is a high priority for EASA and is dedicating effort and resources towards creating simpler, lighter and better rules for General Aviation.

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