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March 05, 2018

Airborne 03.05.18: Falcon 6X!, Sonex Turns 20, Robinson Revs Up

Also: Kaman K-MAX, ARTEX ELT 4000, NATA’s Second 2018 Industry Town Hall, A350 XWB Debuts

Dassault Aviation has unveiled the Falcon 6X. This new 5,500 nm aircraft will make its first flight in early 2021 and begin deliveries in 2022. Pratt & Whitney Canada's PurePower PW800 engines have been selected to power the Falcon 6X. The 6X is largely based on the Falcon 5X aerodynamics and system features which were validated during the 5X preliminary flight test program. The Falcon 6X has a top speed of Mach 0.90 and a maximum range of 5,500 nautical miles. Last week marked the 20th Anniversary of Sonex Aircraft! On February 28, 2008, John Monnett lifted-off from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI in a completely new aircraft: Sonex serial number 1, or "SX1". Wh

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Ground Testing Complete For S-76B's With Universal Avionics Upgrade

Flight Testing To Begin Soon

Ground testing for Heli-One's Sikorsky S-76B helicopter upgrade program featuring a Universal Avionics flight deck is now complete, with flight testing imminent. The aircraft is operated by a VVIP operator in Asia. The upgraded, modern glass cockpit includes the installation of three EFI-890H Advanced Flight Displays with Vision-1 Synthetic Vision System and a UNS-1Fw Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)-Flight Management System (FMS).

Thales To Offer Training To North American Airbus Helicopter Pilots

Strategic Plan Introduced At Heli-Expo

At an event hosted by Airbus Helicopters a the HAI Heli-Expo show in Las Vegas, Thales, Airbus and Helisim unveiled their strategic plans for the next chapter in their 18 year history.

Boeing Announces Global Supply Chain Agreement With CHC Helicopter

Will Provide Vendor Managed Inventory To Improve Efficiency

Boeing, through its subsidiary Aviall, has announced it signed a global supply chain management agreement with CHC Helicopter. Under this agreement, Aviall will collaborate with CHC to provide Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to improve efficiency and streamline supply chain costs for CHC’s global operations.

Spirit Airlines Pilots Ratify 5-Year Agreement

Increases Annual Compensation, Protects Jobs Union Says

Spirit Airlines and its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), announced the ratification of a new five-year working agreement Wednesday. Of the 98 percent of pilots who voted, 70 percent cast ballots in favor of the agreement.

FlightSafety Now Offers More Than 100 Courses Approved For U.S. VA Benefits

Courses Available At 11 Learning Centers

FlightSafety International is now offering more than 100 courses approved for education benefits by the U.S. department of Veterans Affairs at 11 Learning Centers located across the country.

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'Out of this World' First-Ever Space Festival Coming To Las Cruces, NM

Event To Take Place April 12th–14th

It’s time to have fun and enjoy the accomplishments and importance of space in Las Cruces and the surrounding community. To celebrate all things space, volunteers have come together to create New Mexico’s first ever Space Festival. It will take place over three days and nights, April 12th to 14th, across three locations. The theme is “Making Space for Everyone.”

Honeywell Offers Students The Chance To Train Like Astronaut

Hosted At The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 325 Students Invited To Immersive, STEM-Focused Leadership Challenge Academy Experience

Attendees to the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) in Huntsville, Ala will include 325 students from 35 countries and 25 U.S. states and territories, the company announced Monday. The two week-long programs – running through March 9, 2018 – give students the opportunity to build leadership skills by tackling real-world challenges in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

VIH Offering ADS-B Installations For Helicopter & Fixed-Wing Operators

Will Install Necessary Equipment To Bring Aircraft Into 2020 Mandate Compliance

VIH Aerospace is ready to provide ADS-B installation support to Canadian and US-based helicopter and fixed-wing operators.

Leonardo's Falco Passes 15,000 Flying Hours Mark

Aircraft Is The Only Operationally-Proven European Designed-And-Built Tactical UAS

Leonardo’s Falco family of Remotely-Piloted Air Vehicles (RPAS) have together logged more than 15,000 hours of operational flight. The milestone was announced by the Company at UMEX, the United Arab Emirates’ specialist unmanned systems exhibition.

Conklin & de Decker To Hold 6th Aircraft Operating Costs Seminar

Counts Towards NBAA CAM Credit

Conklin & de Decker has opened registration for its Exploring Aircraft Operating Costs Seminar. The program will be presented on April 24-25, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) accepted program, attendees can receive CAM credit for participating in this seminar.

Kaman K-MAX Supporting Infrastructure Rebuilding On Puerto Rico

Will Utilized Aircraft's 6,000-Pound Lift Capacity In Reconstruction Effort

K-MAX helicopter operator ROTAK Helicopter Services of Anchorage, Alaska will be operating on Puerto Rico supporting infrastructure rebuilding efforts following the devastation of hurricane Maria.

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Miracle To Be Official Charitable Partner For IDRA 2018 Drone Racing Series

Agreement Includes The 2018 Challengers Cup

The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) has announced that Miracle Flights, the nation's leading health and welfare flight organization, is the official charitable partner for the 2018 Drone Racing Series and 2018 Challengers Cup. Established in 1985, Miracle Flights provides free commercial air transportation to critically ill children in need of medical care far from home.

UAS Stakeholders Launch Education Initiative On Drone Laws, Call For Enforcement

Campaign Targeted At Consumers Who Have An Interest In Unmanned Aircraft Of All Types

The nation’s leading unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) stakeholders, led by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), have launched a new initiative to educate the public about the existing drone laws they must follow and the consequences if they ignore or break the law. The new advertising campaign – "Even the Sky Has Limits: Learn the Drone Laws" – is targeted at consumers who have recently purchased or have an interest in drones.

Sikorsky Delivers Production Number 300 S-92 Helicopter To Era Group

Will Be Used For Offshore Oil Worker Transportation

Sikorsky has delivered the 300th S-92 helicopter. Era Group Inc. signed for the aircraft, configured for offshore oil worker transportation, in a ceremony at the 2018 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo.

Kopter Announces Order Of Two Units From Safomar Aviation Of South Africa

Companies Discussing Representation Agreement For The Region

Kopter Group AG has announced that Safomar Aviation (PTY) LTD of South Africa has signed an order of two units of the SH09 single turbine helicopter. Safomar is currently in advanced stage discussions with Kopter of a representation agreement for its products in South Africa which will include sales and after sales support and services for the future SH09 fleets.

One Man Files Nearly 900 Complaints About Noise At Longmont, CO Airport

Statistics Soared In That Category Because Of The Acts Of John Palmer

The city of Longmont, CO received 949 complaints about noise at Longmont Airport in 2017, a sharp increase over the 257 complaints registered in 2016, according to a report presented Tuesday by airport manager David Slayter to the the Longmont City Council.

Flightsafety Builds The First Simulator For The Embraer 190-E2

Expands Its Learning Center At The Paris-Le Bourget Airport

FlightSafety International announces that it is building the first simulator for the new Embraer 190-E2 aircraft. The Learning Center at the Paris-Le Bourget airport in France is being expanded to accommodate the simulator.

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Klyde Morris 03.05.18

The Hand That Controls The Sock Puppet Also Writes The Checks, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Flight Demonstration Of NASA's UAS Traffic Management Technologies Announced

Will Take Place at Reno-Stead Airport

A demonstration of NASA's NASA's UAS Traffic Management Technologies has been scheduled for March 8 at Reno-Stead airport in Nevada. The flight demonstration, called UTM Technology Capability Level 3 (TCL3) will focus on flying small and large, remotely-operated aircraft, or drones in various NASA communication, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) and drone detection scenarios.

Airborne 03.02.18: New AF1, New Bell Heli, New 'Ranger' In Town

Also: Santa Monica Mayor, Honeywell Forecast, Generation Orbit, Compass Airlines

President Donald Trump has reached what is being described as an "informal" agreement with Boeing for two new Air Force One airplanes. The deal is the result of negotiations that began before President Trump took office a little over a year ago. Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley said that Trump "has reached an informal deal with Boeing on a fixed price contract for the new Air Force One Program. Thanks to the president’s negotiations, the contract will save the taxpayers more than $1.4 billion.&rdquo

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.05.18)

Aero Linx: The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act ("PFMA"). It was established on the 1st of October 1998, following the enactment of the now repealed South African Civil Aviation Authority Act,1998 (Act No.40 of 1998). The Act provided for the establishment of a stand-alone authority charged with promoting, regulating and enforcing civil aviation safety and security. It reflected the Government's priorities and was in line with international trends in the aviation world where more and more states implemented this option. The abovementioned Act was repealed as a whole by the Civil

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.05.18): Desired Track

Desired Track The planned or intended track between two waypoints. It is measured in degrees from either magnetic or true north. The instantaneous angle may change from point to point along the great circle track between waypoints.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.05.18)

"In the year of Era's 70th anniversary, we are thrilled to enhance the safety and availability of our fleet with another Sikorsky product. The reliability of the S-92 provides the consistency our mission requires, and when minutes matter, Sikorsky's world-class customer service provides the support we need." Source: Era Group President and CEO Chris, following Sikorsky's delivery of the 300th S-92 helicopter. Era Group Inc. signed for the aircraft, configured for offshore oil worker transportation, in a ceremony at the 2018 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo.

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