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December 21, 2017

AMA Drone Report 12.21.17: UAS Remote Tracking/ID, FCC Fines, Drones Restricted

Also: AMA Reacts, AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes Winner, Drone Thief, Drones Torch Power Lines

The UAS Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee chartered by the FAA in June has submitted its report and recommendations to the agency on technologies available to identify and track drones in flight and other associated issues. The ARC’s 74 members represented a diverse array of stakeholders that included the aviation community and industry member organizations, law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, manufacturers, researchers, and standards entities invo

AMA Drone Report 12.21.17: UAS Remote Tracking/ID, FCC Fines, Drones Restricted

Also: AMA Reacts, AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes Winner, Drone Thief, Drones Torch Power Lines

The UAS Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee chartered by the FAA in June has submitted its report and recommendations to the agency on technologies available to identify and track drones in flight and other associated issues. The ARC’s 74 members represented a diverse array of stakeholders that included the aviation community and industry member organizations, law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, manufacturers, researchers, and standards entities involved with UAS. The FCC has fined a Florida company $180,000 for marketing transmitters for drones that operate on frequencies not authorized for that purpose. According to the FCC

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Iron Bird Power On: CityAirbus Reaches Next Milestone

First Full Electric Propulsion Test Bench Prepared For Use

The CityAirbus program has reached another important milestone: the completion and “power on” of the “iron bird” ground test facility in Taufkirchen, Germany. This enables the verification of the entire electric propulsion system of CityAirbus, developed by Airbus’ E-Aircraft Systems unit.

Alaska Pilot Charged With Obstruction Of The NTSB

Navion Flown By The Pilot Was Involved In An Accident In 2014

A federal grand jury in Anchorage, AK has returned an indictment charging Forest M. Kirst, 60, of Fairbanks, Alaska, with two counts of obstruction before the NTSB and piloting an aircraft without a valid airman’s certificate.

Eastern Michigan University Aviation Adds Ascend 172 To Training Fleet

Becomes First Flight Operation To Utilize Remanufactured Affordable Training Airplane

Eastern Michigan University Aviation announced today that it has acquired an Ascend 172 from Suburban Aviation for use in its pilot education program. The Ascend 172 is a remanufactured Cessna Skyhawk which has been updated to “nearly new” status with state-of-the-art avionics, new paint, interior and components by Yingling Aviation of Wichita, KS.

RS-25 Engine Test Is Giant Step For 3-D Printing

Engine Will Power The SLS Heavy-Lift Rocket

Aerojet Rocketdyne and NASA recently completed hot-fire testing of an RS-25 rocket engine containing its largest additively manufactured component to date. Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3-D printing, will help lower the cost of future missions of NASA’s powerful Space Launch System (SLS) heavy-lift rocket.

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Two S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters Delivered To The LA County Fire Department

Aircraft To Be Modified To Firehawk Configuration For Aerial Firefighting And Multi-Role Missions

Two S-70i Black Hawk helicopters have been delivered to the County of Los Angeles at a ceremony in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The S-70i Black Hawk helicopters will be customized to a Firehawk configuration to meet L.A. County Fire Department's specifications and further protect lives and property 24/7.

Azores Airlines Takes Delivery Of Its First A321neo

Becomes First Portuguese A320neo Family Operator

Azores Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft. The airline, fully owned by SATA (Sociedade Açoreana de Transportes Aéreos) becomes the first Portuguese operator to receive a member of the best-selling A320neo Family. The aircraft, on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC), was delivered during a ceremony held at the Airbus Hamburg site.

Harv's Air Joins Air Georgian's SOAR Program

Career Pathway To First Officer Slots With Air Canada

Air Georgian's SOAR program for aviation career awareness, recruitment and retention continues to grow with the addition of Harv's Air to their flight school program. The partnership provides a career pathway for instructors at Harv's Air to become First Officers with Air Georgian with an entry into the Air Canada network.

NBAA Salutes Regional Representative Dean Saucier For 17 Years Of Service

Will Retire At The End Of The Year

The NBAA recently announced that Dean Saucier, Northeast regional representative, will retire from the organization at the end of 2017, after 17 years of service.

Canadian Government Investing In Space Exploration

Ontario Firms And Researchers Receive More Than $54 Million For Cutting-Edge Space Robotics

The Canadian government is advancing Canada's future space exploration and supporting more than 175 well-paying jobs for Canadians by investing in domestically developed space technology.

Miracle Flights Offers Free Last-Minute Medical Flights Through December 31

Charity Waives Advanced Notice Requirement Through Holiday Season To Help Patients With Immediate Medical Needs

Patients who need a medical flight on short notice this holiday season are in luck. National medical flight charity Miracle Flights is waiving its minimum requirement of 14-days' advance notice through the end of the year to accommodate those with immediate medical needs and last-minute appointments.

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Industry Responds To FAA ARC Tracking & ID Report

Showing General Support For The Proposals Included In The Report

The report issued by the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) released Tuesday is drawing support from drone manufacturers and other sectors of the aviation industry.

FAA Determines Chatham, MA Airport Safe For Skydiving

Town Leaders Hope Assessment Will End Legal Battles, Address Public Concerns

The FAA has released a report that concludes the Chatham, MA Municipal Airport (KCQX) is safe for skydiving, which may clear the way for a return to the activity at the airport.

AMA Drone Report 12.14.17: Drone Registry, AMA Q&A, New IDRA Boss

Also: LAFD Drones, Toys For Tots FPV, Modular Racing Drone, Community College Drone Program

President Donald Trump has signed the Defense Authorization Bill that includes a reinstatement of the FAA's drone registry that was invalidated by a federal judge in May. The language was included in the $700 billion National Defense Authorization Act. The FAA released a statement, supportive of the language in the bill. "We welcome the reinstatement of registration rules for all small unmanned aircraft," the FAA said. "Ownership identification helps promote safe and responsible drone operation and is a key compo

NTSB Official Fatally Injured In Aircraft Accident

Cessna 210 He Was Aboard Went Down Saturday In Indiana

A senior NTSB official was among three people fatally injured then the Cessna 210 they were aboard went down Saturday night in southeastern Indiana, including a senior official with the NTSB.

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New ICAO And UK CAA Training Agreement Supports No Country Left Behind

Solidifies Partnership Between The Two Organizations

A new training agreement signed at the 1st ICAO Safety and Air Navigation Implementation Symposium by ICAO’s Secretary General, Dr. Fang Liu, and the International Director of the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA), Mr. Ben Alcott, will directly contribute towards the strengthening of global compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

EUROCAE, ICAO Sign Memorandum Of Understanding

Will Jointly Develop Standards For Safer Aviation Under The Agreement

EUROCAE & ICAO mark the start of an even closer partnership with the signature of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). On December 12, 2017, the two organizations agreed on reinforced cooperation on the development of standards for better & safer aviation by signing an MoU along with other major standardization bodies in aviation.

Public Nominations Open For National Space Council Users' Advisory Group

Deadline For Nominations Is January 10, 2018

Public nominations now are being accepted from U.S. citizens and organizations for potential membership on an advisory group that will represent the perspectives, interests and expertise of industry and other non-federal entities to the National Space Council.

AerCap Sells $800 Million Aircraft Portfolio

Twenty-One Aircraft To Be Acquired By Peregrine Aviation

AerCap Holdings has signed an agreement to sell a 21-aircraft portfolio to Peregrine Aviation Company Limited, an investment entity established by NCB Capital, valued at $800 million. NCB Capital has $37 billion of assets under management and is the brokerage arm of the National Commercial Bank, the largest bank in Saudi Arabia.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.21.17)

“The Drone Manufacturers Alliance believes law enforcement, national security and aviation safety authorities need a simple and reliable way to monitor airborne drones.” Source: Kara Calvert, Director of the Drone Manufacturers Alliance.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.21.17): Groundspeed

Speed over the ground, either closing speed to the station or waypoint, or speed over the ground in whatever direction the aircraft is going at the moment, depending upon the navigation system used.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.21.17)

The Monocoupe Club This website, Monocoupe.com is dedicated to Monocoupe Aeroplane and Engine Company enthusiasts worldwide. This site chronicles the legacy of America's first two place, enclosed cabin monoplane, and the airplane believed by many to be the greatest Sportsman Pilot Airplane ever manufactured.

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