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Mooney Aircraft Furloughs Employees

Factory Is Closed, At Least Temporarily

We don't have a lot of details, but the Mooney factory in Kerrville, TX is currently closed, and all of its employees have been furloughed.

Airborne-Unmanned 11.12.19: Drone Delivery $$, UK Regs, Alaska BVLOS

Also: Drones Fight Fires, Wayne Baker Joins DJI, DroneTracker 4.1, Autonomous Delivery Robot Service

UPS Flight Forward Inc. (UPSFF) and CVS Pharmacy Inc. have successfully completed the first revenue-generating, residential drone deliveries of medical prescriptions from a CVS pharmacy to customers in Cary, North Carolina. One of the people on the receiving end of these landmark deliveries was a CVS customer with limited mobility, which makes it hard for them to make the trip to the store to pick up their prescription. Utilizing a Matternet M2 UAS, the flights launched from a CVS store in Cary. Once the

Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation on Display At 2019 DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase

Hoover Foundation Located at Booth #407 at DSAS19

Shortly after its debut with a new tradeshow display at the 2019 NBAA-BACE event, the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation will be participating in the upcoming 2019 Deland Sport Aviation Showcase (DSAS19), as an exhibitor. Taking place at the DeLand Municipal Airport, DSAS has emerged as the Fall’s most prominent regional sport aviation event. This year’s event starts November 14th at 0800 and extends until November 16th at 1700 ET. For those driving in, there will be copious road signs, as you close in on the airport, that will direct you to parking, admissions, and registration. For those of you flying in... Sydney H. Taylor Field is located in Volusia County, approximately 40 miles nor

Boeing Continues Support Of Veterans With $10.4 Million In Charitable Grants

Company Exceeds Three-Year, $25 Million Veterans Grants Target By $2.4 Million

In observance of Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, Boeing on Monday announced a $10.4 million charitable grants package to support 102 veterans nonprofit organizations worldwide. The package will fund programs through 2020 and beyond. This latest investment builds on Boeing's three-year, $25 million commitment to increase veterans giving. Since 2017, Boeing has donated $27.4 million in support of veterans programs.

Summit Aviation Receives Acclaimed Hire Vets Award

Recognized For Its Efforts To Recruit, Employ And Retain The Nation’s Veterans

Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today that it has received the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for 2019 for its efforts to recruit, employ and retain the nation’s veterans.

FlightSafety Introduces 'FlightSmart'

A New Integrated Pilot Performance Evaluation And Training Tool Developed In Conjunction With IBM

FlightSafety International introduces FlightSmart, a new, fully integrated training tool developed in conjunction with IBM, a world leader in advanced analytics and AI. FlightSmart is designed to increase training effectiveness and enhance safety through automated, intelligent and objective training.

FAA Announces Results Of IASA For The Civil Aviation Authority Of Malaysia

International Aviation Safety Assessment Drops CAAM To A Category 2 Rating

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has found that the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) does not meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and therefore has received a Category 2 rating based on a reassessment of the country’s civil aviation authority.

‘Space Pitch Day’ Yields Innovative Technologies, New Partners For The Air Force

Event Held In San Francisco November 5-6

The United States Air Force has long been a leader in space and a catalyst for cutting-edge technology. But the Air Force doesn’t get there – or stay there – alone, which is why senior officers and officials, including Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, were in San Francisco Nov. 5-6 for Space Pitch Day, an event designed to find new partners, innovative technologies and products while fast-tracking development.

Alaska Air Group Announces Senior Leadership Advancements

Moves Position Alaska Airlines And Horizon Air For Future Growth

Alaska Air Group has announced three key leadership advancements to position Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air for future growth and success: Ben Minicucci, as president of Alaska, will be responsible for all commercial and operational duties including rollout and execution of the company's strategic plan; Gary Beck becomes Alaska's executive vice president and chief operating officer; and Joe Sprague returns to Air Group in the role of president of Horizon. All appointments are effective immediately.

FAA Approves CMC Electronics STC For Boeing 737 ADS-B Out

Makes Aircraft Compliant With ADS-B Out Mandates Worldwide

The FAA has approved an STC to install CMC Electronics’ SBAS-capable CMA-5024 GPS on B737NG aircraft to comply with worldwide ADS-B Out mandates as well as SBAS/GPS navigation enabling the world’s first LPV approaches for B737NGs. CMC’s solution, developed in collaboration with the FAA’s Navigation Programs office, offers operators the advantage of a cost-effective alternative to replacing their current multi-mode receiver (MMR).

NASA, University Of Alabama To Collaborate On Advanced, In-Space Manufacturing

Agency Has Worked With The University Of Alabama Through Multiple Space Act Agreements Since 2015

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is expanding its partnership with the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa to collaborate on advanced and in-space manufacturing.

ATHENA Successfully Defends Drone Threat

Laser Weapon System Demonstrated For The U.S. Air Force

Lockheed Martin recently demonstrated their laser weapon system for the U.S. Air Force at a government test range at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where the system successfully engaged and shot down multiple fixed wing and rotary drones.

Banyan Only FBO At KFXE With IS-BAH Stage 1 Accreditation

Involved A Complete Audit Of Banyan’s FBO Processes And Procedures For Safety

Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has earned the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1 accreditation.

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AD NUMBER: 2019-20-08

PRODUCT: Certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model G-IV and Model GIV-X airplanes.

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AD NUMBER: 2019-21-06

PRODUCT: Certain Ipeco Holdings Limited (Ipeco) pilot and co-pilot seats.

Airborne-Unmanned 11.05.19: New Jupiter Tricopter, DARPA Test, UAS Restrictions

Also: DOI Grounding, Primoco LDG Test, Heavy-Lift VoloDrone, Drone Delivery Canada

FlightWave Aerospace has launched its new Jupiter tricopter UAS. The company says the drone is reminiscent of a “tough-as-nails pickup truck,” designed for missions where durability, stamina and control are required. The UAS provides users with a “smooth flying experience,” according to FlightWave, via their tilt-pod technology. The UAS also has the same engineering that provided precision control for FlightWave’s Edge-130 UAS; this time, in a wingless craft, making it suitable for indoor mis

Boeing Updates Progress On 737 MAX Recertification Efforts

Outlines Five Key Milestones That Must Be Completed

Boeing has released a statement updating its efforts to return the 737 MAX to service. The company says its priority remains the safe return to service of the MAX and supporting its airline customers through this challenging time.

NBAA, IBAC Renounce Calls For Restricting Business Aircraft At U.K. Airports

Britain's Labour Party Calls Proposed Ban 'Sensible' On Environmental Grounds

The NBAA and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) have responded to calls from some British political leaders for restricting business aircraft access to airports in the United Kingdom (U.K.) on emissions grounds.

FAA Approves First Segment Of New York's 50-Mile Drone Corridor

Will Allow For Testing Of BVLOS Operations

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the New York Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome has received approval from the FAA to fly unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight within first segment of New York's 50-Mile Unmanned Aircraft System Corridor being built by Oneida County, NUAIR and New York State. This is the first "true" BVLOS authority granted to the FAA-designated test site, which allows unmanned aircraft testing without the need for ground-based observers.

Bombardier’s Safety Standdown 2019 Shines Light On Elevating Standards

Event Introduces New Aviation Safety Practices

Bombardier’s 23rd annual Safety Standdown, one of the most comprehensive safety conferences in the aviation industry, is set for November 12-14 in Fort Worth, Texas. This year’s theme, “Elevate Your Standards,” prompts aviation professionals and organizations to establish new standards to put them on the path to a safer, more productive future.

EAA Honors Five Aviators With Halls Of Fame Induction

Ceremony Held November 7 In Oshkosh, WI

The EAA recognized the contributions made by five people to the world of flight as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on November 7 during a ceremony at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, WI.

FAA To Hold NOTAM Data Optimization Summit

Will Focus On Ways To Improve The Collection And Dissemination Of Vital Aeronautical Information

On November 18, the FAA will hold a NOTAM Data Optimization Summit to modernize aeronautical information and NOTAM data.

Burt Rutan Joins Board At xCraft Enterprises

Will Provide Expertise In The Design, Prototyping And Production Of xCraft Flying Robots

xCraft Enterprises, a manufacturer of purpose-designed drone systems which gained fame with a deal on Shark Tank, has announced the appointment of aviation and space pioneer Burt Rutan to its Board of Directors. Rutan, a world-renowned aeronautical engineer will provide expertise in the design, prototyping and production of xCraft flying robots for commercial, industrial and defense applications.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.12.19)

“Business aviation has continually led the way in promoting products, procedures and policies to reduce aircraft emissions, with proven results.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.12.19): Computer Navigation Fix (CNF)

A Computer Navigation Fix is a point defined by a latitude/longitude coordinate and is required to support Performance−Based Navigation (PBN) operations.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.12.19)

Sisters win Halloween dressed as adorable NASA lunar module and astronaut

From C-Net, Charlie (age 5) and her little sister Ellie (age 2) were so inspired by the book I am Neil Armstrong they decided to pay tribute on Halloween to the legendary astronaut and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

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November 12, 2019

Factory Is Closed, At Least Temporarily

Also: Drones Fight Fires, Wayne Baker Joins DJI, DroneTracker 4.1, Autonomous Delivery Robot Service

Hoover Foundation Located at Booth #407 at DSAS19

Company Exceeds Three-Year, $25 Million Veterans Grants Target By $2.4 Million

Recognized For Its Efforts To Recruit, Employ And Retain The Nation’s Veterans

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A New Integrated Pilot Performance Evaluation And Training Tool Developed In Conjunction With IBM

International Aviation Safety Assessment Drops CAAM To A Category 2 Rating

Event Held In San Francisco November 5-6

Moves Position Alaska Airlines And Horizon Air For Future Growth

Makes Aircraft Compliant With ADS-B Out Mandates Worldwide

Agency Has Worked With The University Of Alabama Through Multiple Space Act Agreements Since 2015

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Laser Weapon System Demonstrated For The U.S. Air Force

Involved A Complete Audit Of Banyan’s FBO Processes And Procedures For Safety

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Also: DOI Grounding, Primoco LDG Test, Heavy-Lift VoloDrone, Drone Delivery Canada

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Britain's Labour Party Calls Proposed Ban 'Sensible' On Environmental Grounds

Will Allow For Testing Of BVLOS Operations

Event Introduces New Aviation Safety Practices

Ceremony Held November 7 In Oshkosh, WI

Will Focus On Ways To Improve The Collection And Dissemination Of Vital Aeronautical Information

Will Provide Expertise In The Design, Prototyping And Production Of xCraft Flying Robots

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Sisters win Halloween dressed as adorable NASA lunar module and astronaut

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