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May 12, 2016

Airborne 05.12.16: New sUAS Website, Sun Flyer Rollout, B-21 Naming

Also: Flight School Suit, Seaplane Pilots, PurePower PW1400G-JM, Human-Powered Rotorcraft, FAA SAIB, Kite Flyer Chastised, Allan Englehardt

The Academy of Model Aeronautics is making a new resource available to all recreational small UAS operators. They say that if you’ve recently purchased a small drone and are flying for recreational and hobby purposes, this website will help you understand what to know before you fly. Earlier this year we reported that a contest was being held to select a name for the Air Force’s new B-21 bomber. It’s now been reported that the

Airborne 05.12.16: New sUAS Website, Sun Flyer Rollout, B-21 Naming

Also: Flight School Suit, Seaplane Pilots, PurePower PW1400G-JM, Human-Powered Rotorcraft, FAA SAIB, Kite Flyer Chastised, Allan Englehardt

The Academy of Model Aeronautics is making a new resource available to all recreational small UAS operators. They say that if you’ve recently purchased a small drone and are flying for recreational and hobby purposes, this website will help you understand what to know before you fly. Earlier this year we reported that a contest was being held to select a name for the Air Force’s new B-21 bomber. It’s now been reported that the naming submissions concluded on May 5, and the contest now moves to the next phase. According to reports, Active, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen, along with their dependents, submitted more

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Solar Impulse En Route To Tulsa, OK

Expected To Arrive Around 2300 Local Time Tonight

Solar Impulse 2 took off from the Phoenix Goodyear Airport, Arizona, with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, on May 12 at 3:05am local time (UTC-7) and is expected to land at Tulsa International Airport, Oklahoma on the same day at around 11:00pm local time (UTC-5) after an 18 hour flight.

Bombardier Signs SWISS As Launch Customer For C Series Smart Parts Program

Ten-Year Agreement Covers The Airline's Fleet Of All-New C Series Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Swiss International Air Lines ("SWISS") has selected Bombardier's Smart Parts Program to provide component support for the airline's fleet of 30 all-new C Series aircraft. The 10-year agreement positions SWISS as the launch customer for the C Series Smart Parts Program.

KADEX Aero Supply Announced As Distributor For True Blue Power

Will Carry Line Of Advanced Lithium-Ion Batteries

KADEX Aero Supply (KADEX) is pleased to announce they have secured distribution for True Blue Power (True Blue) Wichita, Kansas Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries.

Vector Aerospace Celebrates Opening Of New Canadian Turboprop Test Cell

Expands Capabilities At Prince Edward Island Facility

Vector Aerospace Corporation has opened a new engine test cell at its Summerside facility in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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Skycatch Partners With DJI To Launch Commercial Drone Mapping App

Automates Data Capture With Latest DJI UAVs

Drone software company Skycatch has launched Commander, an iOS flight app for DJI drones. The app automates data capture with DJI's latest drones, turning them into professional mapping tools.

Teamster Kalitta Air Pilots Vote 'No Confidence' In Management

Labor Unrest Threatens To Engulf DHL Subcontractor

Pilots employed by the Ypsilanti, MI-based cargo airline, Kalitta Air have overwhelmingly passed a resolution of no confidence in the management of Kalitta Air.

Navy, Air Force Solve Critical F/A-18 Parts Issue

Marks Production Of First Order Of 10 Forward Wing Spars

Ensuring safe, reliable components are available to support the Navy's F/A-18 legacy Hornet was the focus of a partnership celebration at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex's 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group (CMXG) at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, May 5.

Gone West: Aerobatic Pilot Klein Gilhousen

Was Former Member Of The IAC Board Of Directors

ANN has learned that Klein Gilhousen, a dedicated aerobatic pilot in both power and glider, and a former member of the IAC Board of Directors passed away on April 14th.

ARGUS Completes Acquisition Of Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)

USI’s Strong Presence In UAS Safety Training, Certification And Safety Management Systems, Will Benefit From ARGUS’ Global Recognition And Existing Infrastructure

ARGUS International has completed the acquisition of the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) of Orlando, FL ... a privately held business that has carved out a recognized and respected position in the safety training, certification and management of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Texas Drone Company Deal Goes Bad

British Buyer Sues Aero Kinetics, Fires Founder Who Countersues

When British company Stat Aero made a $24 million deal with Aero Kinetics late last year, founder W. Jusley Smith thought his company was about to become an international household name.

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Government Negotiators Receive Encouragement From Aviation Industry Leaders

ICAO Convenes High-Level Meetings On Carbon Offsets

A High Level Meeting being convened by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on May 11 received executive-level support from the aviation industry, as leaders representing all parts of the sector encouraged governments to progress their deliberations on a global carbon offsetting scheme for air transport.

E190 Makes Japan Debut

Flying For Japan Airlines Subsidiary J-AIR

The E190 jet has debuted in Japan with J-AIR, a subsidiary of leading carrier Japan Airlines. The inaugural revenue flight took place between Osaka (Itami Airport) and Kagoshima. The entry of the first E190 in J-AIR’s fleet brings the current number of E-Jets operating across Japan to 28.

Orion Exploration Mission-1 Crew Module Pressure Tested

Spacecraft Approved for Assembly Of Secondary Structures

The NASA Orion team has successfully proof-pressure tested the Orion spacecraft's Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) crew module. The crew module is the living quarters for astronauts and the backbone for many of Orion's systems such as propulsion, avionics and parachutes.

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Air Canada, Biojet Supply Chain Initiative Establish Aviation Biofuel Project

Montréal-Trudeau Airport Will Be Home To The Program

Air Canada today announced Canada's Biojet Supply Chain Initiative (CBSCI) will be held at Montréal-Trudeau Airport. It is a three-year collaborative project with 14 stakeholder organizations to introduce 400,000 liters of sustainable aviation biofuel (biojet) into a shared fuel system.

AeroSports Update: Muroya Is Coming Home

Last Year He Was Denied A Race For The Podium – This Year He Wants To Win

Red Bull Air Racing took a break for the month of May, but on June 4-5 the Red Bull Air Race World Championship makes a welcome return to the city of Chiba for its second visit to Japanese shores. Last year 120,000 fans lined the Makuhari beach to witness Japan's first ever Red Bull Air Race.

House Small Business Committee To Hold Hearing On Manufacturing

Elite Aviation Products, Actor John Ratzenberger To Testify Before The Panel

Dustin Tillman, President & CEO of Elite Aviation Products, will join actor, producer and Elite's Chief Advisor of Industrialization John Ratzenberger to testify in front of the United States House of Representatives' Small Business Committee. The hearing entitled "The New Faces of Manufacturing" is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 12th, 2016, in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

NATA Launches Free Aircraft Operator Safety Resource

FBO Status Map Informs Pilots Of Safety 1st Qualified Ground Crews

NATA has unveiled the FBO Status Map — a web-based resource to assist aircraft operators in locating FBOs and ground handlers that are Safety 1st qualified and IS-BAH registered. NATA created the map to supplement the existing processes used by aircraft operators when selecting an FBO.

Airborne 05.11.16: R44 Cadet Cert, B-29 'Doc' Readying, Norwegian Backlash

Also: Kaname Harada, EAA Seaplane Base, 'The Force Awakens', ISS Crew, Teamsters/NetJets, Texas Drone, GoPro Posts Loss

Earlier this week, the Robinson Helicopter Company announced that The FAA has certified their two-place Robinson R44 Cadet helicopter. Robinson helicopter says that by combining the best of the R22 and R44, along with what they are referring to as a modest price, they will appeal to the training market as well as operators that want the economy of a small helicopter with the comfort, power, and performance of a larger helicopter. Preparing a freshly restored warbird for

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.12.16)

“Airlines are determined to do the right thing in mitigating their climate change impact.” Source: IATA Director General and CEO, Tony Tyler.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.12.16): Height Above Airport

The height of the Minimum Descent Altitude above the published airport elevation. This is published in conjunction with circling minimums.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.12.16)

Air Museums Around North America

We know you love aviation and you probably love to spend as much time as you can in museums dedicated to your first (okay, second; apologies to your spouse) love.

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