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October 20, 2017

Airborne 10.20.17: Santa Monica Setback, Red Bull Aviatrix, C-49 Flies Again

Also: HondaJet World Tour, Barnstorming, SpaceX, Dauntless, Fixed-Wing VTOL, Gravitational-Waves, Swedish Drones

The City of Santa Monica may now proceed with shortening the runway at Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) after a temporary restraining order halting the work was lifted by U.S. District Judge Ronald Lew, who had put it in place. Airport Director Stelios Makrides said that the city is pleased with the court's decision, "which allows it to fulfill its commitment to the community and the FAA. The city will renew work on the runway-shortening project, which it expects to commence within the next week..." French pilot Melanie Astles became the first female pilot to win a Red Bull Air Race when she won the Challenger Class at the Red Bull Air Race in Indianapolis. The w

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Airborne 10.20.17: Santa Monica Setback, Red Bull Aviatrix, C-49 Flies Again

Also: HondaJet World Tour, Barnstorming, SpaceX, Dauntless, Fixed-Wing VTOL, Gravitational-Waves, Swedish Drones

The City of Santa Monica may now proceed with shortening the runway at Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) after a temporary restraining order halting the work was lifted by U.S. District Judge Ronald Lew, who had put it in place. Airport Director Stelios Makrides said that the city is pleased with the court's decision, "which allows it to fulfill its commitment to the community and the FAA. The city will renew work on the runway-shortening project, which it expects to commence within the next week..

Aero-News Update: Evolution Aircraft Has Gone Incommunicado

Recent Accidents/Lawsuits Blamed For Troubled Future for Turbo-Prop Kit Hotrod Manufacturer

The folks at Evolution Aircraft are not answering phones right now and after several weeks of unpleasant news and rumors, it appears that Evolution Aircraft may be in trouble. Possibly, permanent trouble. A number of Evolution customers reported concerns after recent communications from the factory admitted to issues with the business.

NavWorx Has Closed Its Doors ... For Now

Follows Issuance Of An AD Tied To The GPS Module In The ADS600-B Product

The notice on the NavWorx website was terse. "The ADS600-B Gen 2.0 product utilizes a GPS module from a third-party vendor. Although the vendor represented their GPS module met 14 CFR 91.227, the FAA recently determined the GPS module does not meet 14 CFR 91.227. We are unable to sell the ADS600-B, or provide AD updates, for either certified or experimental aircraft. Therefore, we are not currently conducting any business and have ceased operations. We will provide updates if they become available."

Commercial Drone Operators Can Now Access Controlled Airspace

Skyward Approved To Give Operators Instant Access Through LAANC

Skyward, a Verizon company, has been approved to give commercial drone operators instant access to controlled airspace with the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) services from the FAA. The program will roll out this fall at Cincinnati International Airport (KCVG), Reno (KRNO), San Jose (KSJC), and Lincoln (KLNK) among others.

Alphabet Drones Delivering Medicine, Burritos In Australia

Test Program Being Conducted In Rural Communities

It may seem like an odd combination, but Alphabet is testing delivery of medical supplies and burritos along with other items in rural southeastern Australia using drones.

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Boeing Names Mark Cherry VP Of Phantom Works Technology Group

Air Force Academy Graduate Had Led Aurora Flight Sciences

Aerospace industry and U.S. Air Force veteran Mark Cherry is joining Boeing as leader of the Phantom Works advanced technology organization within the company’s Defense, Space & Security business unit.

TSB Releases Report From 2016 Helo Accident In Alberta, CA

Engine Power Loss Resulting From Low-Fuel Operation Led To To The Accident, Board Says

In its recently-released investigation report (A16W0126), the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) indicates that the absence of a company policy on landing with a specified minimum quantity of fuel was a key factor in a survey helicopter's loss of power and collision with trees near Whitecourt, Alberta, in 2016.

CSF Welcomes New Board Leadership, Member Companies

Dr. Alan Stern Will Serve A Second Term As Chairman

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF) has elected new Officers for the 2017-2018 year, and approved two new Associate member companies at its bi-annual Executive Board of Directors, held last month in Tucson, Arizona.

WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation’s C-49 Flies Again

Restoration Of The Cargo Plane Has Taken Three Years

For the past three years the Tulsa Squadron of the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation has been working diligently to restore the organization’s Douglas C-49 ‘Wild Kat’. Major restoration work has been provided by many skilled volunteers from the local aviation industry and also by interested aviation history enthusiasts in the Tulsa area, with more than 15,000 man-hours of effort put into the project to date.

Rocket Motor For Ariane 6 And Vega-C Is Cast For Testing

P120C Is Largest Solid-Propellant Rocket Motor Ever Built

The first full-scale model of the rocket motor that will propel Ariane 6 and Vega-C into orbit has been cast and filled with inert propellant for testing at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The P120C is the largest solid-propellant rocket motor ever built in one segment.

Space Habitat Market Global Growth Forecast At 13.83% CAGR To 2021

Recycling Resources Key To Sustainability

A recent report from ReportsnReports indicates that the market for space habitats is poised for significant growth over the next five years.

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First EMS AW169 Helicopters Ordered In The U.S.

Travis County, TX Places Order For Three Of The Aircraft For Its STAR Flight Program

Travis County, Texas has signed a contract for three AgustaWestland AW169s for its STAR Flight program as the county-based EMS provider upgrades its helicopter fleet to more modern and capable aircraft. Leonardo Company announced the order at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Fort Worth, TX.

FLYHT Signs $2.1 Million Sales Contract With Azur Aviation

AFIRS To Be Deployed By The Turkish Carrier

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions has made a sale of its Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) and FLYHTLog services to Azur Havacilik A.S (Azur Aviation), based in Antalya, Turkey.

Air Berlin Pilot Gets Creative On Final Flight

Airplane With 200 Passengers On Board Executed A Possibly-Planned 'Go Around'

On the last Air Berlin flight to arrive in Germany from the U.S., the pulled a stunt that may well land him or her in hot water with German authorities.

California Firefighting Efforts Slowed By A Drone

Authorities Are Seeking The Operator Of The Aircraft

Firefighting efforts in California's Santa Cruz Mountains were halted for a few hours on Wednesday after a drone was sighted being flown in an area where firefighting aircraft were also operating.

Aero-TV: AMA Is Excited About The Future - Embracing The Multi-Rotor Evolution

Many Flying Clubs Staging Their Own Competitions…

Drones and Drone Racing are a thing. There's no denying it, and the AMA is working to embrace this new segment of the RC Community.

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Aero-TV: AMA Is Excited About The Future - Embracing The Multi-Rotor Evolution

Many Flying Clubs Staging Their Own Competitions…

Drones and Drone Racing are a thing. There's no denying it, and the AMA is working to embrace this new segment of the RC Community. Rich Hanson, president of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, told Aero-News CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at AirVenture in July that along with the semi-professional events such as those staged by the Drone Racing League, many local AMA chapters are staging their own drone racing events, and it is bringing more young people into the RC aviation community...

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NATA: Airports Must Join With GA To Defeat 'Airlinization' Of ATC System

President Martin Hiller Addresses Georgia Airports Association

Speaking as a panelist at the 2017 Annual Georgia Airports Association Conference and Exposition in Savannah, GA, NATA president Martin Hiller encouraged the Georgia airports community to join general aviation’s effort to defeat the airline industry initiative to take over the air traffic control system.

First A330neo Successfully Completes Maiden Flight

Development On Track For A330-900 Entry Into Service In The Middle Of 2018

The first of three A330neo Family development aircraft to fly – MSN1795, an A330-900 variant – successfully completed its first flight on Thursday. The flight originated at Toulouse-Blagnac, France and lasted 4 hours and 13 minutes, landing back at the airport at about 1410 local time.

Tecnam Strengthens Its Presence In Australia, New Zealand

Establishes Corporate Subsidiary To Serve The Region

Capua, Italy-based Tecnam Aircraft has established a corporate presence in Australia. The company’s worldwide Sales Director, Walter Da Costa, made the announcement today, saying that it will be managed by its Australian Sales Team. After many years of successful operation, and with a brand-new product line to be offered in General Aviation, Tecnam has decided to confirm its presence in Australia and to sell and support its products directly”, Da Costa said.

Los Angeles Board Of Police Commissioners Approves UAS Use Guidelines

Institutes A One-Year Pilot Program For The LAPD

The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners has approved a one-year pilot program setting guidelines for the use of sUAS by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Canada Opens Investigation Into Collision Between King Air And Drone

Airplane Sustained Damage To One Wing, Returned To Service Quickly

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has officially opened an investigation into an apparent collision between a drone and a commercial aircraft with passengers aboard.

NTSB Probable Cause Report From Hawaii Accident Inconclusive

Aircraft Was Never Recovered From The Water

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from an accident which occurred in December, 2016 in which a Cessna 172 went down in the water near Molokai Airport (PHMK), Kaunakakai, Hawaii, but the board could not determine the probable cause of the accident because the aircraft was not recovered from the water.

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Klyde Morris 10.20.17

Too Late, Mr. Mayor ... You Said That Out Loud And In English

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 10.19.17: 200th TBM 900-Series, MooneyShares, E-AB Accident Stats

Also: Supersonic Test, Kobe Steel, Sullenberger Awarded, A-29 Super Tucanos, Textron, 109th AW CDR

Daher recently rolled out its 200th TBM 900-series very fast turboprop aircraft since the introduction of this upgraded family in March 2014. The milestone airplane, serial number 1200, is a TBM 910 version delivered to Cutter Aviation in San Antonio. Daher’s TBM 900 family is the latest and sixth evolution of the company’s very fast turboprop concept, offered today in two production versions: the TBM 930 and the TBM 910. Aircraft manufacturer Mooney International and Partners in Aviation (PIA)

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.20.17)

“If there is one message to be taken away from today, it is that airports must join with their tenants and engage with their local Members of Congress if we are to prevent the ‘airlinization’ of our air traffic control system." Source: NATA president Martin Hiller.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.20.17): Coefficient Of Lift (CL)

The ratio between lift pressure and dynamic pressure.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.20.17)

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The Blackbird Archive says it is one of the best resources on the Internet for information, photos, and diagrams pertaining to the A-12, YF-12, SR-71, and D-21.

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