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October 04, 2018

AMA Drone Report 10.04.18: Good/Bad News About FAA Reauth, FAI Drone Races

Also: ParaZero FAA Waiver, Drone-Balloon Collision, Drone Operator Cited, Mavic 2 Pro

FAA Reauthorization is all but a done deal now... awaiting all but a certain signature from the President. And now... the work begins in earnest... because the model aviation community had some wins and some losses in this massive 1200 page bill. First... let’s look at the good news. And... here comes the bad news about Reauthorization... in which a few aeronautically ignorant elected officials decided to side with the commercial droners against the hundreds of thousands of model aviators that have helped build t

AMA Drone Report 10.04.18: Good/Bad News About FAA Reauthorization, FAI Drone Races

Also: ParaZero FAA Waiver, Drone-Balloon Collision, Drone Operator Cited, Mavic 2 Pro

FAA Reauthorization is all but a done deal now... awaiting all but a certain signature from the President. And now... the work begins in earnest... because the model aviation community had some wins and some losses in this massive 1200 page bill. First... let’s look at the good news. And... here comes the bad news about Reauthorization... in which a few aeronautically ignorant elected officials decided to side with the commercial droners against the hundreds of thousands of model aviators that have helped build the world of aviation up to where it is today. There is just one month to go before the first FAI World Drone Racing Championships kicks-off in Shenzhen, China. Some 115 of the wor

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AMA Sees Pluses, Minuses In FAA Reauthorization Bill

Measure Passed Wednesday Expected To Be Signed By President Trump Soon

The Academy of Model Aeronautics is continuing to analyze the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, passed by the House last week, by the Senate Wednesday, and which is expected to be signed by the President soon. The group says there are some pluses and minuses in the bill for those who enjoy flying model airplanes.

Industry Reacts To Senate Passage Of FAA Reauthorization Bill

Measure Draws Praise From Many Stakeholders

The aviation industry is reacting favorably to the U.S. Senate's passage of the FAA Reauthorization bill that is now headed to President Donald Trump for his signature. Here's a roundup of statements from various stakeholders.

Pilots Fatally Injured In SC Accident Were Not Rated For The Aircraft

Falcon 50 Skidded Off The Runway At Greenville Downtown Airport Last Thursday

The two pilots who were aboard a Dassault Falcon 50 jet that was involved in a runway excursion at Greenville Downtown Airport last Thursday were not type rated in the jet, according to the FAA. Both pilots Stephen Fox and John Caswell were fatally injured in the accident.

Boeing, United Airlines Announce Order For Nine 787-9 Dreamliners

New Order Sends Boeing's 787 Net Orders Above 100 This Year

Boeing and United Airlines have announced the carrier is expanding its 787 Dreamliner fleet again with a new order for nine 787-9 airplanes, the longest-range member of the super-efficient Dreamliner family. The deal is valued at $2.53 billion according to list prices.

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FAA Proposes $474,000 Civil Penalty Against Frontier Airlines

Alleges Carrier Operated Hundreds Of Flights Without Required Medical Supplies

The FAA has proposed a $474,000 civil penalty against Frontier Airlines, Inc. of Denver, Colo., for allegedly operating aircraft that lacked required medical supplies on hundreds of flights.

Helicopter Parachute Rescue System Demonstrated

A Big Step Forward In The History Of Flight Safety, Company Says

On June 22nd, Zefhir successfully completed the first test of its exclusive parachute safety system when its revolutionary technology was demonstrated at the Oristano-Fenosu airport.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers The First Of 100 H135S For China In Qingdao

Delivered In HEMS Configuration For EMS Missions

Airbus Helicopters has delivered one H135 to Health Commission of Qingdao in China’s Shandong Province, making this helicopter the first of 100 H135s to be delivered to China per a framework agreement signed in June 2016.

CAE Increases Its Pilot Training Capacity In Japan

Inauguration Of First CAE-Built Airbus A320 FFS At CAE Tokyo – JAL CAE Flight Training (JCFT) Center

CAE has announced the expansion of its pilot training capacity in Japan with the inauguration of its first Airbus A320 full-flight simulator (FFS) deployed at JAL - CAE Flight Training (JCFT), the joint venture between CAE and Japan Airlines, in Tokyo. The CAE-built Airbus A320FFS will support the pilot training needs of Japanese airlines and other airline customers across the region.

Airbus Helicopters Fully Operational As U.K. MFTS Aircraft Service Provider

Has Delivered Nine Helionix Equipped H135S And Three Helionix, Hoist-Equipped H145S

Airbus Helicopters completion of delivery of 29 Helionix equipped H135s and three Helionix, hoist-equipped H145s earlier this year, marked the end of the delivery phase of the MFTS contract.

Red Arrows Support Handover To UK’s HeliGroup Of First ACH135 Helionix

Aircraft Will Fly VIP Charter Missions

U.K. operator HeliGroup has taken delivery of the first ever ACH135 Helionix for VIP charter operations from Airbus Corporate Helicopters at the Monaco Yacht Club during the annual yacht show in the Principality.

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Thales Alenia Space Delivers A Key Element For ESA's Exomars 2020 Mission

The Inertial Measurement Unit Will Enable The Rover's Navigation On Mars

Thales Alenia Space in the U.K. has achieved the major milestone of delivering its IMU Flight Models to Airbus Defence and Space in U.K. for integration with the ExoMars Rover. Exomars is a project under international cooperation between ESA and Roscosmos (Russian Space Agency), Thales Alenia Space, Joint Venture between Thales and Leonardo is the prime contractor for the global program.

Air Canada Applauds New Trade Agreement

Commends The Governments Of Canada, The United States And Mexico On Reaching The Accord

Air Canada is praising the Governments of Canada, the United States and Mexico on reaching a new trade agreement, thereby removing much of the uncertainty overhanging trade and business between the three countries.

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Aerospace Associations Announce Safety Management System Industry Standard

Document Was Two Years In Development

The world’s leading aerospace designers, manufacturers and maintenance providers today announced publication of a new, international industry standard to improve safety performance and enhance safety culture: “Implementing a Safety Management System for Design, Manufacturing and Maintenance Providers.”

Perlan Project Pilot Selected For Iven Kincheloe Award

Presented Annually By The Society Of Experimental Test Pilots

The Society of Experimental Test Pilots has announced that Perlan Project Pilot Jim “JP” Payne, was selected for the Iven Kincheloe Award on Saturday to recognize his outstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight testing. It is the top award presented by the organization.

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Academy Of Model Aeronautics Awards $59,000 In Scholarships

Thirteen Students From Across The Country Awarded A Record Amount Of AMA Scholarships In 2018 The Academy of Model Aeronautics has helped graduating seniors achieve their dreams since 1970 with individual scholarships ranging from $500-$8,000 each year. This year, a record amount of $59,000 total was awarded to students. This increase was made possible through the incredible support of AMA members and AMA Foundation patrons across the country. AMA has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships since founding the scholarship program.

NBAA Unveils Inaugural Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40

Recognizes Young Professionals Working In Business Aviation For Career Accomplishments, Dedication To The Industry

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today unveiled its 2018 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40, which recognizes young professionals working in business aviation for their career accomplishments and dedication to the industry.

AMA Drone Report 09.27.18: AMA v FAA, Mexico's Tough UAV Regs, Florence Response

Also: Government To ‘Disable’ Drones?, GoPro Karma Upgrade, UAVs v Alzheimer's, State Farm Waiver

Despite the amazing and hard-fought efforts of the AMA and other pro-aviation organizations, the House has passed the FAA Reauthorization bill -- with language that concerns AMA a great deal. The House passed the bill Wednesday 398-23 and is expected to also pass a short-term extension carrying the works through October 7 in the event that the Senate can’t get its act together before the September 30 deadline. However; knowledgeable insiders expect the Senate to pass the long-term bill wit

Aeroprakt USA Announces First US Dealer

Kestrel Aviation Services In Cottonwood AZ Wins That Distinction

Aeroprakt USA has announced that Kestrel Aviation Services (KAS) in Cottonwood, AZ has been approved as the first US-based Aeroprakt Service Center and Dealer for the award-winning Aeroprakt A22 and A32 aircraft lines.

Trig Avionics To Establish Its New Regulatory HQ In The Netherlands

Will Ensure Production And Certification Continues Post-Brexit

Edinburgh based Trig Avionics Limited has announced plans to move its regulatory HQ to the Netherlands, as part of its planned European expansion. From spring 2019 production and certification of Trig products will be controlled from the Trig office in the Netherlands.

Primera Air Ceases Operations

Files For Bankruptcy Due To 'Unforeseen Events'

Dutch-based carrier Primera Air has filed for bankruptcy, announcing the cessation of all operations on its website.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.04.18)

“This standard will allow us to implement key safety measures consistently throughout the industry. It will facilitate a more efficient and globalized approach to approvals from aviation authorities around the world.” Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce, on the publication of a new, international industry standard to improve safety performance and enhance safety culture.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.04.18): Direct User Access Terminal System (DUATS)

A system that provides current FAA weather and flight plan filing services to certified civil pilots, via personal computer, modem, or telephone access to the system.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.04.18)

U.S. Hang Gliding And Paragliding Association

The stated mission of the USHGPA is to promote the growth of sport flying in foot-launchable soaring aircraft.

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