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October 24, 2017

Airborne-Unmanned 10.24.17: Amazon Patent, Local Governments, Controlled Airspace

Also: Airborne Updates, Yamaha Ag-Multirotor, WASP Aerostat, LAPD UAS, Alphabet Drones, Firefighters v Drone

A patent granted to Amazon could someday lead to a drone landing on top of an electric car and transferring power to the vehicle while it is underway. The patent drawing shows a docking station attached to the roof of a electric vehicle (EV) ... and a tree for some unknown reason. If the driver of the EV felt he or she could not make it to the next charging station, the drone would meet the car at a predetermined location, scan to be sure it's the correct vehicle, then land and plug in. The car could then proceed to the next charging location while being charged by the drone. There may soon be some movement on the drone regulatory front as the White House is reportedly co

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Airborne 10.23.17: First A330neo, NavWorx Closed, Evolution Aircraft Problems

Also: Airborne Upgrades, Aviation Explorers, Air Berlin Pilot, AIM Altitude, National Airlines Cargo Airlift

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. The aircraft was powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 turbofans. The crew in the cockpit on board this flight included: Experimental Test Pilots Thierry Bourges, Thomas Wilhelm and Test-Flight Engineer Ala

Airborne-Unmanned 10.24.17: Amazon Patent, Local Gov'ts, Controlled Airspace

Also: Airborne Updates, Yamaha Ag-Multirotor, WASP Aerostat, LAPD UAS, Alphabet Drones, Firefighters v Drone

A patent granted to Amazon could someday lead to a drone landing on top of an electric car and transferring power to the vehicle while it is underway. The patent drawing shows a docking station attached to the roof of a electric vehicle (EV) ... and a tree for some unknown reason. If the driver of the EV felt he or she could not make it to the next charging station, the drone would meet the car at a predetermined location, scan to be sure it's the correct vehicle, then land and plug in. The car c

Boeing VP Robinson-Berry Receives Aerospace Achievement Award

Recognized For Leadership And Advocacy For Young Women In Aerospace Industry

Joan Robinson-Berry, vice president and general manager of Boeing South Carolina, received the 2017 Achievement Award at Women in Aerospace's annual awards ceremony last night.

Boeing HorizonX Invests In Autonomous Flight Company Near Earth Autonomy

Partnership To Explore Technologies For Defense And Commercial Applications

Boeing has announced an investment in Near Earth Autonomy, a Pittsburgh-based company focused on developing a portfolio of technologies that enable safe and reliable autonomous flight.

Former Homeland Security Officials Warns Against ATC Privatization

Says The Scheme Could Slow Disaster Response

Privatizing the nation's Air Traffic Control system could put a damper on natural disaster response, according to the former Chief of Staff on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Alaska Airlines Pledges Additional $1 Million To Support STEM Education In Rural

Renews Partnership With Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program

Alaska Airlines has renewed its partnership with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) to provide a brighter future for middle school students from rural communities across the state of Alaska.

NASA Awards Launch Services Contract For Sentinel-6A Mission

SpaceX Wins The Contract For November, 2020 Launch

NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) of Hawthorne, California, to provide launch services for the Sentinel-6A mission. Launch is currently targeted for November 2020, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

Daher Salutes The Humanitarian Efforts Of TBM Owners And Pilots

Flew Multiple Sorties For Hurricane Relief Efforts

Daher has recognized the TBM Owners and Pilots Association’s (TBMOPA) airlift of vital supplies to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Houston following the devastation caused by recent hurricanes.

Watsonville Airport Won't Stay Open To Refuel Firefighting Helicopter

Conversation Posted Online, Causing Internet Backlash

The crew of a helicopter working the Bear Fire in California last week was told that if they wanted to refuel at Watsonville Airport after 5:00 p.m., they would have to pay a $150 after hours fee.

Ryanair 'Begs' Pilots To Return To The Carrier

Captains And First Officers Defecting To Rival Norwegian

Ryanair executives are "begging" pilots to return to the troubled airline after it was forced to cancel some 700,000 tickets because it had tampered with the pilot's holiday schedules.

Greenpeace Aircraft Down In Brazil, One On Board Fatally Injured

Carolina Nyberg-Steiser Did Not Survive The Accident

An employee of Greenpeace was fatally injured last week when the amphibious Cessna 208 Caravan she was aboard with four other people went down in a river about 111 miles west of the city of Manaus in Brazil.

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FAA Proposes Total Ban On Laptops In Checked Baggage On International Flights

Concerns Remain About Lithium-Ion Batteries

The ICAO will consider an FAA proposal to ban laptops in checked baggage on all international flights due to concerns about fires caused by lithium-ion batteries contained in the devices.

USAF Authorized To Recall Up To 1,000 Retired Pilots

Trump Executive Order Aimed At Addressing 'Serious' Pilot Shortage

An executive order issued by President Donald Trump on Friday would allow the U.S. Air Force to recall up to 1,000 pilots to address what is being called a "serious" pilot shortage.

Blue Origin Tests BE-4 Rocket Motor

Will Power The New Glenn Rocket, As Well As ULA Spacecraft

Blue Origin has successfully test-fired its BE-4 rocket engine at its facility in west Texas.

'Hoot' Gibson Leaves FAA For NUAIR Alliance

Will Assume New Role November 13

The NUAIR Alliance has hired Major General Marke F. “Hoot” Gibson (ret) as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Gibson most recently served as Senior Advisor on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration to the Deputy Administrator of the FAA. He begins November 13 and will oversee the organization’s efforts to safely integrate UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS).

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Australian Model Builder Hopes To Soon Fly Huge Boeing 747 Model

Aircraft Measures 18 Feet From Nose To Tail

One of the world's largest model airplanes is set for its initial flight next month in Western Australia.

Local Governments May Soon Have Some Authority To Regulate Drones

White House Considering Model Programs That Would Link Federal, State And Local Laws

There may soon be some movement on the drone regulatory front as the White House is reportedly considering pilot programs that would link FAA rules with drone regulations passed by local and state governments.

LOM PRAHA TRADE a.s. Orders Six Enstrom 480B-G Helicopters

First Aircraft To Be Delivered In 2018

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract for six 480B-G turbine helicopters with LOM PRAHA TRADE a.s. in the Czech Republic. The Enstrom Representatives in the Czech Republic, Dan Tucek and Roland VanHees from DSA, provided the coordination for marketing, flight demonstrations, sales support and contract negotiations for this program.

Airborne-Unmanned 10.17.17: Eagles v Drones, DJI AeroScope, Drone Policy

Also: AeroVironment Award, Washington State Patrol, Altavian Nova UAS, Robotaxis

The French Military is training four Golden Eagles to attack drones in flight as a way to defend against potential spying or attacks from the unmanned aircraft. The idea came up after several drones were flown over the French Presidential Palace. But they were not the first to consider such a plan. The Dutch National Police recently released a video showing an eagle taking down a DJI drone. That bird was trained by a company that is specializing in teaching birds of prey to attack unmanned aircraft. DJI has unveiled AeroSco

Boeing May Double 767 Production In Everett, WA

Major Order From A Legacy Carrier Is Rumored

Boeing is reportedly looking at the feasibility of doubling its production of 767 airliners in Everett, WA amid rumors that a major legacy carrier may order 50-100 of the airplanes.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.24.17)

“I look forward to welcoming General Gibson to lead the NUAIR team and believe he has the right combination of drive and expertise to build on the momentum we have created with the UAS sector in the region.” Source: Larry Brinker, Interim President and CEO of the NUAIR Alliance.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.24.17): Empennage

The section of the airplane that consists of the vertical stabilizer, the horizontal stabilizer, and the associated control surfaces.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.24.17)

A Small Drone Hits A Commercial Airliner ... And Nothing Happens

Writing for Forbes, commentator John Goglia gives his view of the recent incident in Canada in which a commercial aircraft ... in this case a Beech King Air 100A operated by SkyJet collided with a drone while on approach to Jean Lesage International Airport in Quebec City.

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