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December 09, 2020

Airborne-Flight Training 12.09.20: ERAU Fleet, Warbirds v FAA, GA Awards

Also: Bilateral AvSafety Agreement, AC-130J FTU, ALSIM FTD, Textron Sells Tru

As demand for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s collegiate professional Aviation programs continues to grow, so does their fleet. Since March 2020, 12 new Cessna 172 Nav III “SkyHawk” aircraft and three Diamond DA42 NG VI “Twin Star” aircraft, from Diamond Aircraft, have been added to the fleet at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus. 

At the Daytona Beach Campus, one new Diamond and one new Cessna were added during the same timeframe. With these additions, the Prescott Campus’ Department of Flight now houses a total of 45 aircraft. The Daytona Beach Flight Department’s fleet includes 63 Cessnas and 11 Diamonds. EAA has joined with NAFI, ICAS,

Dassault Aviation Celebrates Falcon 6X Roll Out

Claims 'New Standard in Long-Range, Ultra Widebody Segment'

The final assembly team at Dassault Aviation in Bordeaux-Merignac (France) opened the doors of Charles Lindbergh Hall Tuesday to show the world the company’s newest advanced aircraft, the Falcon 6X. “Today’s rollout is a significant achievement. I am very pleased to present the addition of an all-new aircraft design within the Falcon family, the ultra widebody Falcon 6X,” said Dassault Aviation Chairman Eric Trappier. “The challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic required exceptional perseverance and cooperation on the part of Dassault and its partner companies.”

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Airborne-Flight Training 11.25.20: Sonaca 200, Airbus-Pilot Cadets, EASA-Cert

Also: Remote Sim Training, PC-12 NGX FTD, CAE Acquires, Middle East Training and Support Contracts

In March 2020, Aero Locarno (Switzerland) signed an order for 5 Sonaca 200 Trainer Pros. The Approved-Training Organisation has just decided to double the initial order bringing the revised order to a total of 10 aircraft. “Even though we are going through a difficult time in aviation, we are seeing a steady demand for training which justifies the investment in a brand new fleet. We feel the need to harmonize our aircraft fleet by acquiring additional Sonaca 200 Trainer Pros. The Sonaca 200s will rep

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Joby Aviation Takes Over Uber Elevate

Also Welcomes New $75M Investment From Uber

Joby Aviation announced that Uber Technologies has agreed to invest a further $75 million in Joby as part of a broader transaction involving the acquisition of Uber Elevate by Joby and an expanded partnership between the two parent companies. Under the terms of this week's deal, Joby Aviation will acquire Uber Elevate, while the two parent companies have agreed to integrate their respective services into each other's apps, enabling seamless integration between ground and air travel for future customers.

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Blue Angels Release 2022 Air Show Schedule

Demonstration Sites Are Selected In Support Of Department Of Defense Objectives

The US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, released their 2022 air show schedule at the virtual International Council of Air Shows convention Dec. 8. During their 76th air show season, the Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 63 demonstrations at 32 locations in 2022.

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US Aviation Academy and Dutchess Community College To Partner

Will Begin Flight Operations in January 2021

US Aviation Academy (USAA) is starting a partnership with Dutchess Community College (DCC) located in Poughkeepsie, New York to provide a professional pilot program beginning in January 2021 with flight operations to be conducted out of the Hudson Valley Regional Airport (KPOU). The partnership with DCC is another example of USAA’s commitment to the professional flight training industry. “US Aviation Academy is honored to partner with Dutchess Community College in the development of commercial pilots for our airline affiliates and others,” said Mike Sykes, CEO, US Aviation Group. “We anticipate a huge demand with tremendous job opportunities for our professional pilot students.&r

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Aviation Groups Call for Halt of FCC Spectrum Auction Affecting Radar Altimeters

The Group’s Request To Suspend The Auction Is Rooted In Findings From A RTCA Study

A group of 15 aviation associations sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing concern over frequency spectrum relocation affecting radar altimeters, a critical flight safety tool. The group requested that the FCC suspend Auction 107, scheduled to begin December 8, which offers new flexible-use overlay licenses for spectrum in the 3.7–3.98 GHz band, in order to resolve likely interference issues with radar altimeters prior to the auction.

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Aero-Industry Urges Inclusion Of PARTT 147 Act In A/C Certification Reform Act

The Bill Would Mandate FAA Regulatory Reform

The Aircraft Electronics Association recently joined more than 20 aviation groups urging congressional leaders to support the Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PARTT) 147 Act (S.3043/H.R.5427). The bill would mandate Federal Aviation Administration regulatory reform of aviation technician education, empower innovative curriculum development, and reinforce a workforce pipeline that will be vital to a strong, post-pandemic recovery.

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Canadian Armed Forces Cancels 2021 SkyHawks Season

The SkyHawks Look To Resume Parachute Performances In 2022

The Canadian Armed Forces has cancelled the 2021 Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team performance season as a result of public health and other considerations related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The SkyHawks, "demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, dedication and teamwork through daring parachute performances at air shows, sporting events, and festivals across Canada between May and September each year. Assembling the team is a complex and difficult endeavour. Team members are selected early in the year and undergo extensive training prior to the start of the season to ensure the highest level of professionalism and proficiency allowing them to perform complex parachute m

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Classic Aero-TV: The Moneyball of Aviation - Passur Aerospace' Jim Barry (Part2)

From 2016: "Challenge the Conventional Norm with Data Combined with Experience"

While at the Redbird Migration 2016 event, our ANN video crew made video records of some of the interesting forums that were presented at the event. This forum by Jim Berry, the President and CEO of Passur Aerospace, is a fascinating look at what technology is doing for various facets of aviation every day, yet we are hardly aware of it. Passur Aerospace is an aviation intelligence company that makes air travel more predictable, gate-to-gate, by using predictive analytics generated from their own data to mitigate constr

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GOL Claims A First As It Resumes Commercial Flights With Boeing 737 MAX

The First Flights Will Be On Routes To And From The Company's Hub In São Paulo

GOL, Brazil's largest domestic airline, will resume flying the Boeing 737 MAX on commercial routes in its domestic network, starting December 9th. The first flights will be on routes to and from the Company's hub in São Paulo. By the end of December, all seven Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in GOL's current fleet should be cleared to return fully to operation and will be gradually reincorporated into the Company's flight schedules in alignment with its operational needs.

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AD: Airbus Helicopters

AD 2020-24-07 Retains The Requirements Of AD 2018-26-02 And Adds Calendar Time Compliance Times

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-26-02 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS350B3, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2018-26-02 required inspecting the pilot's and co-pilot's throttle twist for proper operation. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2018-26-02 and adds calendar time compliance times for the required actions. This AD was prompted by a public comment that prompted additional review. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective January 12, 2021.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.09.20)

Aero Linx: The Naval Helicopter Association The Naval Helicopter Association is a non-profit, member-based organization open to anyone interested in naval aviation. NHA is comprised of active duty, retired, civilian, and corporate members. A quarterly subscription to Rotor Review magazine is included in annual membership. The magazine content includes articles and photographs about unit activities, new developments in rotary wing aviation, and special features of professional interest. NHA also sponsors professional and social functions which include the annual NHA Symposium and hosts social events around the annual CNATRA Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In at NAS Whiting Field in Pensacola,

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.09.20): Discrete Code

Discrete Code As used in the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS), any one of the 4096 selectable Mode 3/A aircraft transponder codes except those ending in zero zero; e.g., discrete codes: 0010, 1201, 2317, 7777; nondiscrete codes: 0100, 1200, 7700. Nondiscrete codes are normally reserved for radar facilities that are not equipped with discrete decoding capability and for other purposes such as emergencies (7700), VFR aircraft (1200), etc.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.09.20)

“Today’s rollout is a significant achievement. I am very pleased to present the addition of an all-new aircraft design within the Falcon family, the ultra widebody Falcon 6X. The challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic required exceptional perseverance and cooperation on the part of Dassault and its partner companies.” Source: Dassault Aviation Chairman Eric Trappier, in quotes associated with the rollout of Dassault Aviation's newest bizjet program, the Falcon 6X.

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