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January 23, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 01.23.18: Drone Life Guard, Counter UAS, Drone Chutes

Also: 1M FAA Drone Registrations, Thai UAV Registration, AUVSI Innovation Challenge, Drone Delivery Canada

Lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service were preparing for a training session to familiarize themselves with UAV equipment that is a key part of a partnership between the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Surf Life Saving NSW as part of the government’s $16 million shark mitigation strategy when a call came through about two distressed swimmers. At about 11:30 Thursday morning local time, two teenagers were swimming in powerful surf conditions about .6 miles north of the

Airborne-Unmanned 01.23.18: Drone Life Guard, Counter UAS, Drone Chutes

Also: 1M FAA Drone Registrations, Thai UAV Registration, AUVSI Innovation Challenge, Drone Delivery Canada

Lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service were preparing for a training session to familiarize themselves with UAV equipment that is a key part of a partnership between the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Surf Life Saving NSW as part of the government’s $16 million shark mitigation strategy when a call came through about two distressed swimmers. At about 11:30 Thursday morning local time, two teenagers were swimming in powerful surf conditions about .6 miles north of the patrolled area when a member of the public noticed that they were having difficulty in the 10-foot swell. Orbital ATK recently participated in the Maneuver Fires Integrated Exper

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DJI Introduces Mavic Air

Three-Axis Gimbal 4K Camera Drone Features SmartCapture, FlightAutonomy 2.0 And Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems

DJI has introduced Mavic Air, an ultra-portable, foldable camera drone that delivers higher performance, more intelligent features and greater creative possibilities than any other consumer drone. Developed with the traveler and outdoor enthusiast in mind, Mavic Air inherits the best features of DJI’s iconic Mavic series with a 4K camera for superior image quality, new QuickShot modes and SmartCapture for easier, more intelligent photo and video capturing, and FlightAutonomy 2.0 with Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems.

Jeanette Epps Bumped From Upcoming ISS Expedition

Was To Have Been The First African-American Woman Aboard The Station

The astronaut who was to have been the first African-American woman to work aboard the International Space Station has been removed from her mission, and NASA is not saying why.

Airbus Releases 2017 Helicopter Results

More Than 400 Helicopters Delivered Last Year

Airbus Helicopters delivered 409 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 350 helicopters (net: 335) in 2017, with a strong commercial performance on the heavy and super-medium segments. The company booked 54 orders for helicopters of the Super Puma family and 19 orders for the super-medium H175, confirming those types as best-sellers on their respective market segments. Bookings also included 168 orders for light-single engine helicopters and 105 orders for the H135/H145 light-twins. At the end of 2017, the overall backlog stood at 692 helicopters.

ATR Makes Its Comeback To The U.S.

Deal Signed For 15 ATR -600S To Be Operated By Florida-Based Carrier Silver Airways

ATR has announced its first deal of 2018 which sees the introduction of the ATR -600 series in the US, to be operated by Silver Airways. The airline will introduce 20 ATR -600 aircraft into its fleet, of which 16 will be ATR 42-600s and four will be ATR 72-600s. This follows a deal between ATR and Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) for the purchase of 15 ATR -600s, of which 12 will be ATR 42-600s and three will be ATR 72-600s. These aircraft, along with five from an existing order between ATR and NAC, will be leased to Silver Airways, making them the first operator of ATR -600 series aircraft in the US.

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Roy Halladay May Have Been Impaired At Time Of Icon A5 Accident

Forensic Pathologist Says He Had A Combination Of Drugs In His System

Former major league baseball pitcher Roy Halladay may have been operating his Icon A5 under the influence of drugs, according to an autopsy report released by the Pinellas-Pasco (FL) Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday.

Rocket Lab Successfully Reaches Orbit And Deploys Payloads

Electron Rocket Launched From Company Complex In New Zealand

Rocket Lab has successfully reached orbit with the test flight of its second Electron orbital launch vehicle, Still Testing. Electron lifted-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand. Following successful first and second stage burns, Electron reached orbit and deployed customer payloads at 8 minutes and 31 seconds after lift-off.

Gulfstream Delivers Final G450

Aircraft Has Been In Production For 12 Years

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the final Gulfstream G450 as it prepares to usher in the next generation of business aviation with the all-new Gulfstream G500.

Jazz Aviation Pathways Program Expands To 16 Organizations

Adds Collège Air Richelieu To Its Pathways Roster

Collège Air Richelieu of Saint-Hubert, Quebec has been added to the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program, which was developed in 2007 to create a streamlined career path for the pilot profession in Canada. The addition of Collège Air Richelieu brings the number of Jazz APP educational institutions to 12, and the overall number of organizations to 16.

Generic Aircraft Airbag Restraints Under Development By AmSafe

Company Hopes To Roll Out The Product At Sun 'N Fun

Since 2004, AmSafe has been providing airbag seatbelt restraint to general aviation customers. Their devices have been standard equipment on Cessna Single Engine and Cirrus SR20/22 since 2005. They have also been offered as standard equipment on Diamond DA-40/42, Mooney and Air Tractor aircraft for many years.

Colorado Skydiving Company To Be Hit With Steep Fee Increase

May Reduce Its Use Area To Keep Fees Manageable

The Longmont, CO City Council has implemented a new fee structure for land use at Vance Brand Municipal Airport (KLMO) which will have a direct impact on Mile-Hi Skydiving in terms of the amount of land it may use or the fees it pays.

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LLOA Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award Named After Kenn Ricci

Bigelow Aerospace Founder Robert Bigelow Receives 2018 Kenn Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award

For the first time in its 15-year history, the Living Legends of Aviation has renamed its iconic award to honor aviation entrepreneurs for their lifetime achievements. Starting this year, the award will be the "Kenn Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award," named after the aviation visionary and founder of Directional Aviation, the parent of companies including Flexjet, Sentient Jet, Skyjet, Nextant Aerospace and Constant Aviation.

New CEO Appointed At LJLA

John Irving Steps Into Leadership Role At Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has announced that John Irving has been appointed as the new CEO of the Airport Company and is due to take charge on 12th March 2018.

Airborne 01.22.18: Yak-110 Coming 2 OSH18!, Halladay Impaired, NTSB Bell 525 PC

Also: Hong Kong Airlines Recruit, AUVSI Innovation Challenge, Uncontained Engine Failure, Wings Over The Rockies

OK... we really can’t wait to see this... The Yak-110, an innovative aerobatic airplane created by attaching two Yak-55s together and adding a jet engine in addition to the two radial engines, is slated to appear and perform at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 for the first time ever. The primary builder of the Yak-110, Dell Coller, EAA 683852, said he believes Oshkosh is the perfect place to bring his new experimental airplane. “I can’t think of a better place to bring this airp

NBAA: Government Shutdown Impacts a Vital U.S. Industry

Will Jeopardize Jobs And Cause Economic Harm

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen has warned Washington policymakers that the government shutdown, which took effect Friday, could have serious repercussions for a vital American industry: general aviation.

GA Groups Urge DOT To Reopen Aircraft Registry For Essential Functions

Says That The Registry Performs Essential Services For Safety, Security

In a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao, six general aviation (GA) leaders today called for reopening the FAA's U.S. Aircraft Registry. Despite the current government shutdown, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and fellow GA groups argued that the U.S. Registry performs essential functions for safety, security and fulfilling international aviation treaties.

Government Shutdown Delays SpaceX Heavy Static Test

Test Fire Was Planned For Last Week

When SpaceX delayed a test fire of the engines of the Falcon Heavy rocket until Monday of this week, they may not have counted on a government shutdown forcing further delays in the test, and eventual first flight of the rocket.

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FAA Clears 787-10 For Commercial Service

Deliveries To Start Early This Year

The FAA has awarded an amended type certificate (ATC) to Boeing for the 787-10 Dreamliner, clearing the aircraft for entry into commercial service. The awarding of ATC caps a successful flight test program that began in March 2017 and involved three flight test airplanes that accumulated about 900 test hours.

Merlin PSA Now Flying With 4-Stroke HKS Power

Personal Sport Aircraft Is 'Smooth, Fast, Quiet' Builder Says

Flight testing is underway on the latest variant of the Merlin PSA (Personal Sport Aircraft) In Lakeland, FL. The airplane has a new engine option available; the smooth, economical, 4-stroke HKS 700E.

Government Shutdown Grounds Aviation Safety Inspectors

PASS Union Expresses Outrage That They Are Not Considered Essential Personnel

The government shutdown triggered Friday by an inability of Congress to agree to a continuing resolution funding the government has led to the furlough of FAA safety inspectors represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO (PASS).

SMAA: Santa Monica Airports Commissioner Benefitting From Air Quality Monitoring

Data Does Not Appear To Be Consistent With Official Statements From The City

In a rush to spent $54,000 to placate those concerned about airport pollution, the City of Santa Monica paid for two air quality monitors to measure air quality around the Santa Monica airport. The value of this data, who is benefiting from the contract and who wrote the request, don’t appear to be consistent with the City press release stating that Tuffs University was awarded the contract.

Airborne-Unmanned 01.16.18: AUVSI Trusted Operator, Typhoon H Plus, Intel

Also: Drones Tracking Illegal Dumping, Arctic UAS, Airspace Situational Awareness, TrueView R20

AUVSI has announced the appointment of leading industry stakeholders to serve on a steering committee and as brand ambassadors who will develop the Trusted Operator Program (TOP) for remote pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training organizations. AUVSI launched TOP in November, to facilitate best practices, codes of conduct and professionalism for operators of services provided by UAS, also known as drones. Yuneec International has announced the second generation of its proven six-rotor hex platform

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.23.18)

“General aviation is among the nation’s most regulated industries, with daily oversight and essential services provided by several federal agencies. If history is any guide, this shutdown could severely impact the industry, jeopardizing jobs and causing economic harm.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.23.18): Flight Director Indicator (FDI)

One of the major components of a flight director system, it provides steering commands that the pilot (or the autopilot, if coupled) follows.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.23.18)

Drones Keep Entering No-Fly Zones Over Washington, Raising Security Concerns

An in-depth report from The Washington Post examining security concerns about consumer drones violating restricted airspace in the Nation's Capital.

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