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June 01, 2017

Airborne 06.01.17: 1st Flt:MC-21, Sea Vixen Lands Gear-Up, Air Race Classic

Also: KSMO Rwy Destruction, Aero-TV, Snap, First CS300, Crowdfunding Effort, 'Sully' Fight, ZLIN AD

The first commercial aircraft to be developed in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union completed its first flight on Sunday. The MC-21-300 took off from the Irkutsk Aviation Plant and flew for about 30 minutes at an altitude of about 3,300 feet and speeds of up to 162 knots. The flight plan included checking of in-flight stability and controllability, and also the controllability of the power plant. According to the program, during the flight a simulated landing approach was performed, followed by a f

Also: National Defense Authorization Act, Laguna Beach Regs, Sporty's Drone Study Buddy

A curious, if not confusing, new bill authored by a bipartisan mix of Senators pretty much wants to do away with Federal preemption and give state and local governments the power to regulate drones flying under 200 feet AGL... The chaos potential, of course, is huge. Senators Tom Cotton, Dianne Feinstein, Mike Lee and Richard Blumenthal have introduced the Drone Federalism Act. The Senators errantly insist that in the timeframe between September 2015 to September 2016, nearly 1,500 drone incidents were reported. Mind

Also: National Defense Authorization Act, Laguna Beach Regs, Sporty's Drone Study Buddy

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Edgybees Launches World’s First Augmented Reality Game for DJI Drone Pilots

Drone Prix AR App Provides Obstacle Course ‘In the Sky’ On Moverio BT-300 Drone Edition Glasses

Edgybees, an augmented reality technology company, has released the first-ever AR gaming application for DJI drone pilots using the Epson Moverio BT-300 Drone Edition smart glasses.

New Report Predicts Significant Growth In The Sector

A new report available from ASDReports forecasts that the global airborne collision avoidance system market is projected to grow from $6.04 billion in 2017 to $7.97 billion by 2022, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.68% from 2017 to 2022. A rise in the number of UAVs in the commercial airspace, and increased deliveries in the number of aircraft are the major factors driving the airborne collision avoidance system market.

USAF CRH Reaches Milestone, Paving Way For Assembly, Test And Evaluation

CRH Program Conducts Air Vehicle Critical Design Review

A key milestone has been reached in the U.S. Air Force's Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program. The Air Vehicle Critical Design Review (CDR) was recently completed, preparing the program to proceed to assembly, test, and evaluation of the HH-60W helicopter.

MOU Signed For Program For Maintenance Techs, Other Aerospace Workers

ASTM International and SpaceTEC Partners, Inc. will jointly work to help certify aircraft maintenance technicians and other aerospace workers through a new memorandum of understanding. The MOU was recently signed at ASTM International’s global headquarters by SPI’s executive director, Steve Kane, and ASTM International president, Katharine Morgan.

Information Dependent On Make And Model Of The Instrument

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) notifying aircraft operators of potential operational limitations of some attitude indicators in the event of unusual attitude recovery as recommended by National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Safety Recommendation A-14-108.

'A Mission To Touch The Sun' Will Launch In 2018

NASA has renamed the Solar Probe Plus spacecraft — humanity’s first mission to a star, which will launch in 2018 — as the Parker Solar Probe in honor of astrophysicist Eugene Parker. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the University of Chicago, where Parker serves as the S. Chandrasekhar Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

First Three Pre-Production Vehicles Ready For Assembly Beginning In October

PAL-V has opened a new hall for the assembly of the first PAL-V Libertys. Initially the hall will be used for the production of the first three pre-production vehicles. With the first parts already in stock, PAL-V will start the final assembly in October this year. First production will start in the course of 2018. Since the commercial launch in 2017 the list of reservations is growing fast. Because of the high demand for the PAL-V Liberty, PAL-V expects to expand the initial capacity rather soon to keep pace with market growth.

New Features Simplify Complex Planning For Pilots And Flight Departments Who Own, Operate, And Fly High-Performance Aircraft

ForeFlight has announced the launch of its next-generation flight planning features, which provide fast and accurate time, fuel, route, and altitude computations for high-performance pistons, turboprops, and jets. The market-leading features are part of the new Performance Plus and Business Performance subscription plans available for purchase on ForeFlight.com.

Twin Otter Down In The Maldives

Plane Flipped Over During Water Landing Attempt, All Aboard Rescued

A Twin Otter being operated by Trans Maldivian Airways flipped over during a landing attempt Saturday at the Velana International Airport's waterway.

Mercer County Airport Authority Will Rehab Bluefield Runway

The Mercer County, WV Airport Authority has received a $70,000 AIP grant to fund design work leading to the rehabilitation of the runway at the Mercer County Airport (KBLF) in Bluefield.

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Ballistic Missile Destroyed Using Exo-Atmospheric Kill Vehicle

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with the U.S. Air Force 30th Space Wing, the Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense and U.S. Northern Command, on Tuesday successfully intercepted an intercontinental ballistic missile target during a test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) element of the nation's ballistic missile defense system.

Central Florida Residents May Experience Sonic Boom

SpaceX has confirmed that the company is targeting the launch of CRS-11 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. The instantaneous launch window is on Thursday, June 1, at 5:55 p.m. EDT.

DHS: No Laptop Ban On Flights From Europe ... For Now

But Expansion On The Prohibition Remains 'On The Table'

The Trump Administration will not expand its ban on laptop computers and other large electronic devices in airliner cabins on flights from Europe, at least for the time being.

Fractured Exhaust Pipes Led To Uncommanded Engine Shutdowns In Two Cases

The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 airplanes following a similar MCAI action by EASA.

Competition Will Be Held Late This Year Or Early In 2018

FAI has issued a call for bids for the first FAI World Drone Racing Championships, to be held in late 2017 or early 2018.

Aircraft Weighs Approximately 500,000 Pounds

Stratolaunch aircraft has reached a major milestone in its journey toward providing convenient, reliable, and routine access to low Earth orbit. The Stratolaunch aircraft has been moved out of the hangar – for the first time ever – to conduct aircraft fueling tests. This marks the completion of the initial aircraft construction phase and the beginning of the aircraft ground and flight testing phase.

Will Carry ViaSat-2, EUTELSAT 172B Into Orbit

The sixth Arianespace launch of 2017 is approved for liftoff on June 1 from the Spaceport in French Guiana, with its dual-satellite payload of ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B.

Also: USC Rocket, Bristell Shares, NASA Leadership, GAMA, Navy-Marine F/A-18s, Espionage, Waterproof Drone

Plans are solidifying in advance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ first full team performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with full demonstration times now set for Friday and Saturday, July 28-29. The Blue Angels will fly their full practice show on Friday, July 28, from 4-5 p.m., in the midst of that day’s afternoon air show. On Saturday, July 29, the Blues will fly the final act of the afternoon air show, beginning at 5 p.m. On each of those days, special crowd lines will be in effect at

AMA Drone Report 05.25.17: Court Kills FAA Model Drone Registration, DJI Spark!

Also: AMA Reacts To Court, FAA Reaction, AUVSI Reaction, Kittyhawk Flight Deck APP

Score one for us little guys... As you may have heard, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has ruled that the FAA violated the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 when it required the registration of model aircraft, including drones, that are flown strictly for recreational purposes, and has vacated the Registration Rule for those aircraft. In Section 336 of the law, Congress specified that the FAA "may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft.” The Act defines “mode

"The intercept of a complex, threat-representative ICBM target is an incredible accomplishment for the GMD system and a critical milestone for this program." Source: MDA Director Vice Adm. Jim Syring.

The ground-based surveillance radar beacon transmitter-receiver, which normally scans in synchronism with a primary radar, transmitting discrete radio signals which repetitiously request all transponders on the mode being used to reply.

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This database is a searchable repository of all Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs). You can look at the SAIBs by their SAIB Number, or by applicable Make and Model.