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December 02, 2020

Airborne-Unmanned 12.02.20: Drone Certs, Drone Pilot Busted, Flirtey-Vault

Also: 100 Falcon 9 Launches, Submarine Drone Delivery, Walmart Drone Shows, FAA Drone Registrations

The FAA published airworthiness criteria for the proposed certification of 10 different UAS as special class aircraft. This is a crucial step to enabling more complex drone operations beyond what is allowed under the small unmanned aircraft rule (Part 107), including package delivery. Director of Aircraft Certification Service Policy and Innovation. Dr. Michael C. Romanowski said, "The development of airworthy, durable, and reliable unmanned aircraft is a crucial step forward for this innovative sector..." Using data from the remnants of a drone that hit an LAPD helo last September and other evidence, the Feds believe they have found the operator of the errant aircraft.

Airborne-Unmanned 11.18.20: DJI AGRAS T20, DoT BEYOND, Workhorse TC App

Also: Autel and DroneSense, Pennsylvania CAP Wing, Airspace Link, Beringer Aero

DJI is aiming at the farming market with its latest agriculture drone, the DJI AGRAS T20. This agriculture spraying drone makes it accessible and scalable for farmers who are ready to apply digital insights and automated spray technology into their operations. The DJI AGRAS T20 is optimized to work in complicated environments and different agricultural lands, from its autonomous flight planning and terrain-sensing radar, to extended flight time, high payload capacity, and off-the-grid power options. SecTrans Chao has announc

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Universal Avionics Announces 5 New InSight Display System Solutions

Recent Efforts Include Falcon 900B, Falcon 50, Hawker 800XP, Gulfstream G-III, and MD 902 Explorer

Universal Avionics (UA) has confirmed five new InSight Display System aircraft solutions. In addition to the company’s established Citation VII InSight solution, recent developments with the Falcon 900B, Falcon 50, Hawker 800XP, Gulfstream G-III, and MD 902 Explorer are reflective of the system’s growing market acceptance. Dror Yahav, UA Chief Executive Officer, said, “The adoption of the InSight Integrated Flight Deck Solution by many high-end business jet operators is a recognition of its quality and advanced features. InSight provides advanced capabilities and is a growth path to seamless integration with our most innovative prod

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Gogo Completes Sale of Commercial Aviation Business to Intelsat

'Financially Stronger Gogo' Well Positioned to Drive Growth In BizAv

Gogo has completed the sale of its Commercial Aviation (CA) business to a subsidiary of Intelsat S.A. for $400 million in cash. Gogo will continue as a publicly traded company, now singularly focused on leveraging its ATG network and proprietary spectrum to serve the business aviation market. The proceeds from the transaction significantly strengthen Gogo's financial position by reducing its net debt position and enhancing the company's ability to invest in growth opportunities, including Gogo 5G.

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Flyway.cc Launches NextGen Flight-Planning Website

"Our Goal Is To Safely Get Pilots Out The Door Faster With All The Information They Need For Their Trip..."

Flyway.cc is announcing the fastest way to flight plan with the launch of a free website for pilots. With Flyway, pilots can get all the procedures and airport diagrams they need for a trip in one click, reducing preflight workload. Flyway also provides quick and easy access to NOTAMS, METARs, TAFs, important frequencies, runway information, and more, all in a modern and elegant design that places all the information you need right where you expect to find it, making your flight planning faster and easier than ever before. Flyway works seamlessly on desktop, mobile, and tablets.

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Thales and StandardAero Test 4-Axis Autopilot Airbus AS350 and H125's

Certification Approval Is Expected Mid-2021

Thales and StandardAero have announced the successful first flight test of a revolutionary compact autopilot system. The milestone lays the groundwork for this important phase of the STC process and the launch of an autopilot solution to the light helicopter market by mid-2021. Flight testing, which will continue throughout this winter at StandardAero’s Langley, British Columbia, Canada facility, demonstrates Thales’ and StandardAero’s intent to develop and certify a compact, advanced 4-axis helicopter Autopilot System. Earlier this year, StandardAero/Thales previously announced that WeatherTech has agreed to be its launch customer. The Autopilot will initially be certified for installa

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Classic Aero-TV: NASA's X-57 -- Lean, Green, Money Making Machines For Aviation!

From 2016: NASA Develops Electric Flight Technology for Industry to Use…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN video crew checked in with NASA to find out what’s going on with their experiments into electric powered flight. They had the opportunity to interview Mark Moore and Sean Clarke, who are both NASA Principal Investigators for the Sceptor X-57 project. Just the name of this project sounds pretty exciting, and it is. The project centers on using electric propulsion for airplane flight, and the system being developed by NASA is referred to as ‘Distributive Electrical Propulsion.’ As you wil

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Airflow Partners With Verdego Aero Explores Hybrid-Electric Powertrain

VerdeGo Aero's Diesel Hybrid System Combines A 180KW Generator With A High-Power Battery Pack

Airflow has partnered with VerdeGo Aero to team up and explore using the VerdeGo Aero hybrid-electric powertrain system in the Airflow eSTOL (electric Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft. VerdeGo Aero's diesel (Jet-A) hybrid system combines a 180KW generator with a high-power battery pack that reduces emissions and fuel burn by 35% compared to conventional turbine powertrains. Integrating VerdeGo's hybrid-electric powertrain to the eSTOL platform enhances the aircraft's mission capabilities by extending range to four to ten times that of a battery-electric system.

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Bell Opens Global Commercial Business Center

Facility Will Be Dedicated To Supporting Bell’s Commercial Business

Bell Textron has opened the new Bell Commercial Business Center (CBC). The new facility will be located at 4151 Amon Carter Boulevard, a former American Airlines building approximately seven miles away from both Bell’s Headquarters and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Beginning in November 2020, Bell’s CBC will house approximately 600 Bell employees including all Commercial Programs, Global Sales, Customer Support and Services as well as supporting business functions, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources and Finance personnel.

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AD: Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

AD 2020-24-09 Requires Inspecting The Rudder Flight Control Cables And The EPS Wiring For Damage

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc., Model PA-34-220T airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of damage to the rudder flight control cables and the emergency power supply (EPS) system wiring due to inadequate clearance from the EPS wiring harness. This AD requires inspecting the rudder flight control cables and the EPS wiring for damage, replacing damaged cables and wires if necessary, and re-routing the EPS wiring harness to ensure proper clearance between the EPS and the rudder flight control cables. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is ef

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NTSB Prelim: American Champion Aircraft 7ECA

The Rudder Pedal “Fell Forward” Which Prevented Any Effective Right Rudder Or Right Brake

On October 7, 2020, about 1550 central daylight time, an American Champion Aircraft model 7ECA, N790L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in a landing accident at the East Texas Regional Airport (GGG), Longview, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight. According to the pilot, the maintenance flight was to perform an engine break-in on a newly installed overhauled engine. He reported that the 2-hour flight was uneventful until landing.

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AD: Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD 2020-24-12 Requires Replacement Of The Affected Fasteners

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that certain central wing box (CWB) fasteners had rotated inside the fastener holes due to insufficient friction for the application. This AD requires replacement of the affected fasteners, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective January 5, 2021.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.02.20)

Aero Linx: The Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) The Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) is a highly respected not-for-profit association that represents all sectors of the air transport industry. It is the only global industry-wide body to bring together all aviation industry players so that they can speak with one voice – and it works to promote aviation’s sustainable growth for the benefit of our global society. ATAG’s existence is entirely dependent upon funding from its members. These include airports, airlines, airframe and engine manufacturers, air navigation service providers, airline pilot and air traffic controller unions, chambers of commerce, tourism and trade partners, gr

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.02.20): Feathered Propeller

Feathered Propeller A propeller whose blades have been rotated so that the leading and trailing edges are nearly parallel with the aircraft flight path to stop or minimize drag and engine rotation. Normally used to indicate shutdown of a reciprocating or turboprop engine due to malfunction.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.02.20)

"The completion of the sale of our CA business to Intelsat marks the beginning of a new chapter for Gogo; we are a leader in business aviation and now turn our singular focus toward serving that attractive market. Our business aviation division has proven resilient in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the number of business aircraft online today has nearly returned to January levels." Source: Oakleigh Thorne, President and CEO of Gogo, discussing Gogo's completion of the sale of its Commercial Aviation (CA) business to a subsidiary of Intelsat S.A. for $400 million in cash.

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