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August 30, 2017

Airborne 08.30.17: Porter PC-6 Departs, RAF Red Arrows, Hartzell Pre-Flight

Also: AF Pilot Shortage, Cicaré at Heli-Expo, Orbital ATK, BAA Training, 737 MAX 8, New Taos Runway, Breckenridge Drone Ordinance

It brought fame to the Pilatus name worldwide – the Pilatus Porter PC-6. This multi-role aircraft has been produced at Stans without interruption since 1959, currently ten aircraft per year at most. The PC-6 is one of the world's longest-running production stories in the aviation industry. That will come to an end in early 2019 when production will cease. Support will be provided to existing customers for the next 20 years at least, thereby ensuring reliable ongoing PC-6 operations. The UK Red Arrows will perform in Kuwait as part of a wider regional tour, with a program that will promote the United Kingdom’s long-standing rel

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First Solar Wing For StratoAirNet UAV Completed And Delivered

SolAero Technologies Produced The Key Component For Bye Aerospace Aircraft

The first solar wing for Bye Aerospace's "StratoAirNet", a solar-electric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been completed and delivered by SolAero Technologies Corp (SolAero). SolAero is integrating their advanced high-efficiency solar cell technologies on the graphite composite StratoAirNet wing using proprietary methods to maintain the critical laminar flow surface on the wing.

Airbus Delivers First U.S.-Produced A320 To Spirit Airlines

Had Previously Delivered 36 A321 Aircraft Since Production Began In 2015

Executives from Airbus and Spirit Airlines were on hand Monday in Mobile, AL for the first delivery of an A320 aircraft from the Airbus U.S. manufacturing facility. The aircraft, delivered to Spirit Airlines, is the 37th overall delivery from the U.S. facility since production began in July 2015. The previous 36 aircraft were A321 aircraft, making this delivery another important milestone for Airbus.

UPS Aircraft Mechanics Protest At One Of The Company's Biggest Hubs

Union Expresses Rising Frustration Over Contract Delays

Dozens of Teamsters Local 2727 aircraft mechanics and related classifications protested outside one of UPS' largest air hubs located in Ontario, California Monday and Tuesday, saying they're ready to do whatever it takes to settle a fair contract that protects the health benefits they and their families depend on. The protests wer held as the mechanics head back to the bargaining table with UPS under the supervision of a federal mediator.

Yuneec International Announces Availability Of H520 Commercial UAV

Incorporates Multiple Interchangeable Payload Options And DataPilot Mission Planning Software

Yuneec International has announced the availability of the H520 sUAS, the company's first product offering dedicated to commercial use. The H520 system utilizes Yuneec's proven six-rotor platform and incorporates enterprise-grade cameras and mission planning software for high-end commercial use in verticals such as public safety, construction, inspection, video production, among others. The H520 offers reliable and stable flight, a variety of payload options, and an integrated ground controller while staying true to Yuneec's standard of excellence in aviation precision and safety.

BAA Training Gains Approval To Provide Pilot Training In Russia

Market Is Expected To Rebound And Increase, Company Says

Northern-Europe-based BAA Training has renewed its Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rostaviatsia) approval for Boeing 737 CL Initial, Recurrent and Renewal training. The approval also grants use of BAA Training’s own Boeing 737 CL Full Flight Simulator for providing training to Russian airline operators.

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Waterloo Wellington Flight Center To SOAR With Air Georgian Limited

Provides A Path For Instructors To Be Hired As First Officers By The Carrier

SOAR, Air Georgian's innovative program for aviation career awareness, recruitment and retention continues to grow with the addition of Waterloo Wellington Flight Center (WWFC) to its flight school program. The agreement provides a gateway for WWFC flight instructors to be hired by Air Georgian as First Officers.

Dr. Harold Brown To Lecture At Wings Of The North Museum

Program Is Titled 'A Hero's Journey: The Last Of The Tuskegee Airmen

Studio/E invites you to an evening of heroism, history and inspiration. It is a distinct honor for us to bring to you Dr. Harold Brown, one of the last surviving members of the storied Tuskegee Airmen – the first African American pilots allowed to join the U.S. Army Air Corps. With a profound passion for aviation and service, Dr. Brown is a great example of following your desire.

Four Finalists In The 2017 Start-Up Competition And Showcase Revealed

Competition Sponsored By Future Travel Experience, JetBlue Technology Ventures

Future Travel Experience and JetBlue Technology Ventures have announced four finalists in the 2017 Start-up Competition and Showcase, a global start-up competition designed to help discover early-stage start-ups developing innovative concepts or products that aim to enhance the future passenger experience or ancillary revenue opportunities during the airport or inflight phases of travel.

Exploring The New Global Drone Ecosystem In Lausanne, Switzerland

FAI Drone Conference Will Be Held September 1-3

A unique drone conference and expo that will bring together the world's "global drone ecosystem" is taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland over three days from September 1-3.

KY Air Guardsmen Deploying For Hurricane Harvey Rescue Operations

Heading To Fort Hood, TX To Join Relief Efforts

Eighteen Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron departed Louisville, Kentucky Aug. 27, 2017, for Texas, where they will assist with rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

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Aero-TV: The Pipistrel Alpha Electro - The Next Step in Affordable Innovation?

The Pipistrel Alpha Is Available Now…

Electric aircraft are about to make their debut in the flight training market. Rand Vollmer, the southeast dealer for Pipestrel USA, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at AirVenture in July that the company has sold six of the electric trainers to a flight school in California.

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Airborne 08.30.17: Porter PC-6 Departs, RAF Red Arrows, Hartzell Pre-Flight

Also: AF Pilot Shortage, Cicaré at Heli-Expo, Orbital ATK, BAA Training, 737 MAX 8, New Taos Runway, Breckenridge Drone Ordinance

It brought fame to the Pilatus name worldwide – the Pilatus Porter PC-6. This multi-role aircraft has been produced at Stans without interruption since 1959, currently ten aircraft per year at most. The PC-6 is one of the world's longest-running production stories in the aviation industry. That will come to an end in early 2019 when production will cease. Support will be provided to existing customers for the next 20 years at least, thereby ensuri

Aero-TV: The Pipistrel Alpha Electro - The Next Step in Affordable Innovation?

The Pipistrel Alpha Is Available Now…

Electric aircraft are about to make their debut in the flight training market. Rand Vollmer, the southeast dealer for Pipestrel USA, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at AirVenture in July that the company has sold six of the electric trainers to a flight school in California. Vollmer said there are limitations to electric propulsion, but there are also tremendous advantages to it.

FAA Releases Hurricane Harvey Update

Drone Users Advised To Keep Their Aircraft On The Ground

The FAA continues to handle emergency and relief operations at a number of airports in the Hurricane Harvey area, including at Houston Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental. The FAA is prepared to support the resumption of commercial service flights when airport authorities reopen the airports.

Business Aviation Step Up To Assist With Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts NBAA C

NBAA Coordinating With The Red Cross Through HERO Database

The catastrophic flooding created by Hurricane Harvey has forced the closure of several airports in the greater Houston area, as well as others in southeast Texas. The FAA has already begun issuing TFR NOTAMS for rescue and recovery operations, and those TFRs should have contact information for pilots wishing to obtain permission to conduct humanitarian relief flights into those areas.

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Boeing Donates $1 Million Toward Hurricane Harvey Recovery, Relief Efforts

Contributions Directed Across Texas Through The American Red Cross

Boeing is committing $1 million from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with disaster relief across Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the company announced today. The contributions will be directed through the American Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

AOPA Files Court Brief Over Santa Monica Settlement

GAMA Also Continues To Fight In Court To Save The Airport

Separate amicus, or Friend of the Court briefs, have been filed by AOPA and GAMA in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit over the conditions included in the settlement between the FAA and the city that will allow the airport to close in 2028.

U.S. Sweeps The Board At First Ever FAI Swoop Freestyle World Championships

Competition Held In The Heart Of Copenhagen

U.S. skydivers cleaned up at the first ever FAI Swoop Freestyle World Championships, which were held in the heart of Copenhagen over the weekend of 25-26 August 2017. David Ludvik (USA) took the FAI Gold Medal, while teammates Nick Batsch (USA) and Curt Bartholomew (USA) were in silver and bronze positions.

Drone Operators Seek Assistance For Travel To Texas

Plan To Assist With Hurricane Relief, SAR Efforts

With the damage from Hurricane Harvey expected to affect the Houston and surrounding areas possibly for months, a group of drone operators from Colorado is heading to Texas to assist with disaster assessments for the Red Cross. But such efforts cost money, and the pilots have turned to GoFundMe to help offset the expenses of their work.

NATA Holds Successful Series Of Air Charter And Industry Town Hall Meetings

Sessions Held In Texas And The Pacific Northwest, Others Planned

Washington, DC, August 28, 2017 – Last week, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) concluded a series of Air Charter and Industry Town Hall Meetings with aviation business leaders from the Pacific Northwest region gathering at NATA members Global Aviation located at Portland-Hillsboro Airport and Seattle’s King County International Airport. Discussions were led by Bill Deere, NATA Executive Vice President of Government and External Affairs, and covered a range of issues, including illegal charter, efforts to ensure the correct application of transportation excise taxes to aircraft management services, and FBO pricing.

Airborne 08.29.17: GA v Harvey, ‘Patent Scam’, Gulfstream G280

Also: GA Accident Rate, Aero-Calendar, Gogo, Heathrow Expansion, Property Drone Consortium, F-35 At Sea, Upgraded Ka-27M

ANN is monitoring reports of extensive damage in Texas... but a number of GA pilots got out while the going was good. ANN friend, Sarah Rovner, described her company’s efforts to get susceptible GA birds out of harm’s way. "As the owner of FullThrottle Aviation, an aircraft delivery company, I often get calls from people to move airplanes... On Thursday night, I started getting calls from people who hangar airplanes in areas that flood. They were looking for someone to fly

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.30.17)

"Our thoughts are with all our neighbors and teammates throughout Texas who are dealing with the unprecedented impact from Hurricane Harvey." Source: Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president and CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.30.17): Advisory

Advice and information provided to assist pilots in the safe conduct of flight and aircraft movement.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.30.17)

The International Association of Natural Resource Pilots The IANRP is a group of pilots who utilize aircraft in the field of renewable resources.

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