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Airborne 08.03.17: Flight Design, Eclipse 500/550 Upgrade, EPS Diesel

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GA aircraft manufacturer Flight Design has concluded the sale of all major company assets to the investment group LIFT Holding and will be based at a new and modern facility near the historic town of Eisenach in the Thuringia region of Germany. The company will now be called Flight Design General Aviation GmbH. ONE Aviation has confirmed the FAA approval of an unrestricted increase in the structural life limit of the Eclipse 550 and the Eclipse 500 in the extended tip tank configuration to 20,000 fligh

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Oshkosh 2017 is now in the history books, and by all accounts, it was both a sucessful as well as safe event. The annual event boasted nearly 600,000 attendees and a record number of aircraft of all types... including a number of display and demonstration UAVs. EAA, this year, upgraded both the Drone Cage and the Drone pavilion, located close to their Innovation buildings in a spot that was both highly visible as well as well-trafficked. Yeah... Oshkosh takes drones seriously. This week, a

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Microdrones Successfully Completes 10 New BVLOS Test Flights

Uses Standard Configuration Of RC, Telemetry And Batteries

On July 13 and 14, Microdrones completed a series of test flights that extended further than the operator could see – or, as it is referred to in the aviation industry, beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). These flights were completed with a standard configuration of RC, telemetry and batteries, meaning that the md4-1000 aircraft is ready for BVLOS, as sold today.

Pilots Selected For The Program Are Guaranteed A First Officer Position At Spirit Airlines After As Little As Two Years

Flying an Airbus will now be the next step in the career progression of many GoJet Airlines pilots. GoJet has entered into a Pilot Pathway Program with Airbus operator Spirit Airlines that will guarantee GoJet pilots a First Officer position at Spirit in as little as two years. GoJet pilots who are accepted into the Pathway Program will be eligible to transition to Spirit after two years of service.

3DR Integrates With DJI Drones

Also Launches 'Enterprise Atlas' Enterprise Drone Platform

An agreement has been announced between 3DR and DJI to make 3DRs Site Scan software compatible with DJI drones to manage and analyze the data collected by the drones.

Recently-Passed State Law Prohibits Local Governments From Regulating Drones

In its legislative session earlier this year, the State of Florida passed, and Governor Rick Scott signed, a bill that prohibits local governments from enacting legislation regulating the operation of unmanned aircraft in the state.

Two Years Overdue For A New Contract, They Insist Airline Deliver Industry-Standard Deal

Spirit pilots marked the two-year anniversary since they entered into contract negotiations on Tuesday, and are calling on their management to present them with a contract proposal that brings the pilots up to industry standard. Represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), 1,600 Spirit pilots fly the same aircraft on the same routes as their peers, yet the compensation is 40 percent less. Meanwhile, the airline recently celebrated 28 straight quarters of company profits.

One New Aircraft Joins Three Already In Service

Airbus Helicopters has delivered a new H130 to Hospital Wing, a Memphis, TN-based non-profit air medical transport service, which will join three H130s already in service.

Other, Non-Aviation Related Goodies Galore Can Be Found

Everyone comes to Oshkosh for different reasons but certainly many come for the new products; to replenish their stock of expendables, to find that rare part that can’t be bought from a catalog or just to watch some fantastic flying. Exhibition hangars are filled with endless toys that can lighten the wallet pretty fast and push Mother’s birthday gift to the back burner. But wait…not so fast! There is no excuse not to buy that gift for the non-aviation person in your life.

All-Boeing Carrier Is First In Middle East To Operate Boeing's Newest Single-Aisle Airplane

Boeing has delivered the first 737 MAX 8 airliner to flydubai, making the Middle East carrier the first in the region to operate Boeing's newest single-aisle airplane.

FAA Proposes $54,000 Civil Penalty Against The Carboline Company

Alleges Violations Of Hazardous Materials Policy

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $54,000 civil penalty against the Carboline Company of St. Louis for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Prohibits Use Of UAVs For Capturing Still Or Video Images Within 25 Miles Of The Border With Mexico

A new law passed by the Texas Legislature makes it illegal for a drone operator to capture video or still images using a drone over private property within 25 miles of the state's border with Mexico.

Begins Eighth Annual Training Conference On Airport Compliance Requirements

The FAA's Office of Civil Rights kicked off its eighth annual training conference on airport compliance requirements for airport authorities, consultants, small businesses and state and local governments Monday. The conference is being held at the Holiday Inn Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Kevin Copeland And His Passenger Both Fatally Injured

Airshow performer Kevin Copeland has been fatally injured in a motorcycle accident in Antrim County, MI.

Attendance Was Up Five Percent Over Last Year

The final numbers are in from AirVenture 2017, and by all measures, the show had a very good year.

Facility Should Be Operational In 2019

The FAA has entered into an agreement with Searidge Technologies to install, test and certify a Remote Tower System (RTS) at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) located in Loveland, Colorado. This announcement is one of the initial steps toward the implementation of a test site for NextGen air traffic control technology to increase the efficiency and safety at one of northern Colorado's busier general aviation airports.

Senate Panel Approves Passenger Facilities Charge Cap Increase

Money Would Be Used To Fund Infrastructure Improvements At Airports

The federal cap on Passenger Facilities Charges could be raised under a proposal passed by the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee last month.

Continues To Pursue World Aviation Record

Airbus Perlan Mission II, an initiative to fly a glider without an engine to the edge of space to collect ground-breaking insights on climate change, weather and high-altitude flight, this week reached a new high altitude in its second season of flight testing in El Calafate, Argentina. Pilots Jim Payne, Morgan Sandercock, Tim Gardner and Miguel Iturmendi have soared the pressurized Perlan 2 glider in a series of flights reaching a maximum altitude to date of 32,500 feet.

Allowable Takeoff Weight Boosted To 1,800 Pounds

SkyRunner, manufacturer of the MK 3.2 Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), announced that the FAA has granted an exemption for a gross weight increase for the SkyRunner to accommodate added safety features. Under Exemption No. 15422A, the MK 3.2 allowable takeoff weight will increase to 1,800 pounds, providing a useful load of 580-pounds. The approval for increased takeoff weight is due to SkyRunner's unique design and innovative operational safety features, not found on typical PPC's or light sport aircraft.

Drone Industry Says Methodology For Study May Be Suspect

A study co-sponsored by the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) and the U.K. government indicates that a 4 kilogram-class (approx. 9 pounds) commercial drone could cause critical damage to an airliner windscreen at high but realistic impact speeds, but many in the drone industry say that the methodology for the study is suspect.

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Three instructors have renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of July, with one being named a 'Master Emeritus". Master Instructors LLC said in a news release that all were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority. All obtained their designation through the Master Instructor "Fluid Review" program online.

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Without a doubt, it's the world’s largest airshow -- and for several years now, the drones that you and i fly have been welcomed among the many different types of airplanes, jets, rotorcraft, biplanes and an impressive variety of flying machines that descend on Wittman Field every July. Some 10,000 aircraft, 550,000 people and all manner of excitement crowds into a single airport in central Wisconsin... and this year, dozens of UAVs... ranging from government surveillance vehicles to the DJI Spark were ther

Airborne 08.02.17: OSH17 Stuns!, FAA Reauth Delayed, Continental TC

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In no uncertain terms, Oshkosh 2017 was one for the record books... both for the superior numbers and records broken as well as the intensely good vibes experienced by one and all. ANN’s Jim Campbell reports that Oshkosh 2017 was his 45th Oshkosh... and one of the best he’s seen. Still; the official reports and numbers are darned impressive. Approximately 590,000 attended this year -- an increase of five percent over 2016. More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh a

“What an incredible year it was at Oshkosh. You could feel the energy as thousands of airplanes arrived early and stayed longer, pushing aircraft camping to capacity for most of the event. I believe it’s the best AirVenture week that I’ve ever seen.” Source: EAA Chairman Jack Pelton.

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Also: Hartzell Engine Tech, USPA Withdraws, Evolution A/C, Textron, CAE, Margo Chase Lost, Phillips 66

Also: 4th Int'l Drone Photography Contest, Public Safety Training, UAS Facility Maps, Aero-TV: MultiGP Drone Racing

Uses Standard Configuration Of RC, Telemetry And Batteries

Pilots Selected For The Program Are Guaranteed A First Officer Position At Spirit Airlines After As Little As Two Years

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Also Launches 'Enterprise Atlas' Enterprise Drone Platform

Recently-Passed State Law Prohibits Local Governments From Regulating Drones

Two Years Overdue For A New Contract, They Insist Airline Deliver Industry-Standard Deal

One New Aircraft Joins Three Already In Service

Other, Non-Aviation Related Goodies Galore Can Be Found

All-Boeing Carrier Is First In Middle East To Operate Boeing's Newest Single-Aisle Airplane

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Alleges Violations Of Hazardous Materials Policy

Prohibits Use Of UAVs For Capturing Still Or Video Images Within 25 Miles Of The Border With Mexico

Begins Eighth Annual Training Conference On Airport Compliance Requirements

Kevin Copeland And His Passenger Both Fatally Injured

Attendance Was Up Five Percent Over Last Year

Facility Should Be Operational In 2019

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Money Would Be Used To Fund Infrastructure Improvements At Airports

Continues To Pursue World Aviation Record

Allowable Takeoff Weight Boosted To 1,800 Pounds

Drone Industry Says Methodology For Study May Be Suspect

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Also: Deadwood SD v Drones Eagle Attacks Drone, Drone Pilot Ticketed AMA Drone Report--Help Wanted,

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