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December 07, 2018

Airborne 12.07.18: Continental Power-Liaoning Cub, AirVenture, Lion Air v Boeing

Also: 64 Satellite 'Rideshare', Hurricane Hunters Finish Year, Cessna 208B SAIB, Aero-TV: Wright B Flyer Program

Continental Motors Group has entered a strategic partnership with Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp to be the engine provider for the Top Cub, the first kit aircraft built in China, for the Chinese market. The experimental Top Cub is based on the Part 23 certified Top Cub CC18-180, originally designed by CubCrafters and acquired by Top Cub Aircraft Inc. The availability of the Top Cub as a kit aircraft, powered by a CMG Titan kit engine, marks the opening of the experimental market in China. Top Cub

Airborne 12.07.18: Continental Powers Liaoning Cub, AirVenture, Lion Air v Boeing

Also: 64 Satellite 'Rideshare', Hurricane Hunters Finish Year, Cessna 208B SAIB, Aero-TV: Wright B Flyer Program

Continental Motors Group has entered a strategic partnership with Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp to be the engine provider for the Top Cub, the first kit aircraft built in China, for the Chinese market. The experimental Top Cub is based on the Part 23 certified Top Cub CC18-180, originally designed by CubCrafters and acquired by Top Cub Aircraft Inc. The availability of the Top Cub as a kit aircraft, powered by a CMG Titan kit engine, marks the opening of the experimental market in China. Top Cub Aircraft and Continental are the first companies to offer a complete aircraft in kit form, after the Chinese CAAC agreed to allow experimental building in China. More homeb

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From P-51 'Pecos Bill' Accident

Airplane Went Down With A Pilot And Passenger On Board November 17

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from the accident involving the P-51D Pecos Bill on November 17. The accident fatally injured the pilot, 73-year-old Cowden Ward, Jr. and his passenger, WWII veteran Vincent Losada of San Antonio, TX, 93.

Boeing Forecasts Continued Health And Growth For Aircraft Financing In 2019

Financing Industry To Provide Approximately $143 Billion In Aircraft Funding In 2019

Boeing anticipates stable growth and broad, diversified funding will continue to support efficient aircraft financing in the next year. The company’s annual Current Aircraft Finance Market Outlook (CAFMO) evaluates and forecasts financing sources for new commercial airplane deliveries in the coming year and the industry’s overall delivery financing requirements for the next five years. The CAFMO also explores trends within major funding sources and their potential impact on the broader market.

Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Checklist Sold At Auction

Sotheby's Sells The Item For $62,500

An anonymous American collector has purchased the checklist used by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin for landing on the moon. The document, which was signed by Aldrin, went for $62,500 at a Sotheby's auction Monday.

FAA Approves AerSafe For Additional Airbus Aircraft

STC Brings A319 And A320 Into Compliance With Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction Rule

The FAA has issued an amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to AerSale for installation of its AerSafeTM system on Airbus 319 and 320 aircraft (ST04010NY), in compliance with the Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction (FTFR) rule.

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Astro Pak Welcomes The Space Coast To Its Florida Facility Open House

Former Astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave Delivers Keynote

On October 30th, Astro Pak formalized the opening of its newest cleanroom and mobile field services hub facility in Florida with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event. Located just outside the Kennedy Space Center at 8855 Grissom Parkway in Titusville, the new facility marks the completion of the process that began when Astro Pak acquired Chemko Technical Services in 2016. The Titusville cleanroom is a reaffirmation of Astro Pak’s roots over 59 years ago.

GA-ASI Establishing Industrial Collaboration In Japan

Global RPA Leader Building Relationships With Key Japanese Companies

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, is seeking to establish relationships with defense industry suppliers and related businesses in Japan. GA-ASI’s commitment to providing the best available RPA technology means identifying and establishing relationships with companies across Japan who can assist in that effort.

Luke AFB Stands Up New F-35A lightning II Fighter Squadron

Will House The Royal Netherlands Air Force’s And The Royal Danish Air Force’s F-35A Lightning IIs

The 308th Fighter Squadron was reactivated in a ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Nov. 30. The squadron will house the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s and the Royal Danish Air Force’s F-35A Lightning IIs in a training partnership.

From Amsterdam to Sydney In Three Hours

Stratofly Project Developing Hypersonic Aircraft In The Netherlands

A hypersonic aircraft can travel at velocities up to eight times the speed of sound (i.e. Mach 8), and up to ten times faster than a present-day standard airliner. At those speeds, it would take only three hours to fly from the Netherlands to Australia. Hypersonic aircraft fly in the stratosphere, which results in less air resistance and therefore lower fuel consumption. Another advantage is that there is still ‘space’ in the stratosphere to handle increases in air traffic.

Champion Aerospace Recalls Magnetos In New Service Bulletin

Recalls All 4300 And 4700 Series Slick Magneto Distributor Gears With Copper Electrodes

On November 12, 2018, Champion Aerospace released a revised version of Slick Service Bulletin SB1-15 (entitled SB1-15A) recalling all 4300 and 4700 series Slick magneto distributor gears it manufactured with copper electrodes over eight years from September 26, 2008, through September 1, 2016. Champion identified a condition in distributor gears causing loosening of the copper electrode.

New Generation Robot For Airworthiness Inspections Introduced

Remote-Controlled Climbing Robots Improve Efficiency In The MRO Sector

Invert Robotics unveiled its latest robot at this week’s International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) conference in Dubai, hosted by Emirates Engineering. The remote-controlled climbing robots provide significant efficiency improvements for airlines and the aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) sector, according to the company.

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Mark Hamill Says Lightsaber Prop Is Not As Rare As You Might Think

Caution Comes Prior To Hollywood Auction Featuring One Of The Items

When a screen-used lightsaber comes up for bids at a Profiles in History auction, it may be a legit prop, but it may not be as rare as the buyer might think.

Skyways’ New Owner Unveils New Name: Fly Jet Center

Sole FBO At Huron Regional Airport

Under new ownership, Huron (South Dakota) Regional Airport’s sole FBO announces its new name: Fly Jet Center.

Aero-TV: Simply Extraordinary – The Wright B Flyer Program

Wright 'B' Flyer Organization Is Preserving Aviation History

Wright "B" Flyer Inc. is an all-volunteer, membership-based, not-for-profit corporation located on the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport near Dayton, Ohio. They fly one Model B look-alike during the summer months, curate a hangar that doubles as a museum.

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Aero-TV: Simply Extraordinary – The Wright B Flyer Program

Wright 'B' Flyer Organization Is Preserving Aviation History

Wright "B" Flyer Inc. is an all-volunteer, membership-based, not-for-profit corporation located on the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport near Dayton, Ohio. They fly one Model B look-alike during the summer months, curate a hangar that doubles as a museum. The flying airplane, No. 001, is available for fly-overs and static displays at public and private events. Honorary Aviator Members, who pay the $100 membership fee, are eligible for a free orientation flight at the facility in Dayton.

FAA: Reports Of Drones Seen Near Airplanes Exceeds 100 Per Month

Agency Reinforces Message About Dangers Of Flying Drones Near Manned Aircraft

Reports of unmanned aircraft (UAS) sightings from pilots, citizens and law enforcement have increased dramatically over the past two years. The FAA says it now receives more than 100 such reports each month, and the agency wants to send out a clear message that operating drones around airplanes, helicopters and airports is dangerous and illegal. Unauthorized operators may be subject to stiff fines and criminal charges, including possible jail time.

NTSB Issues Probable Cause Report In 2017 NJ Helicopter Accident

Country Music Star Troy Gentry Was Fatally Injured When The Aircraft Impacted Terrain

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from an accident which occurred on September 8, 2017 that fatally injured country music star Troy Gentry.

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Lockheed Martin And Airbus Sign Aerial Refuelling Memorandum Of Agreement

Taking A Cooperative Approach Based On The MRTT Tanker

Lockheed Martin and Airbus have signed an agreement to jointly explore opportunities to meet the growing demand for aerial refuelling for U.S. defence customers. The companies will seek to provide aerial-refuelling services to address any identified capacity shortfall and to meet requirements for the next generation of tankers capable of operating in the challenging environments of the future battlespace.

ACI-NA Announces Retirement Of Deborah McElroy

Matthew Cornelius Named Executive Vice President

Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has announced that longtime Executive Vice President Deborah C. McElroy will retire from the organization, effective Dec. 31. The organization has named Matthew J. Cornelius, current vice president of air policy, as its new executive vice president, effective Jan. 1. Following her retirement, McElroy will continue to serve ACI-NA in an advisory capacity for special projects.

U.K. Civil Aviation Authority Begins Enforcement Action Against Ryanair

Airline Says It Is Not Responsible For Strike-Related Compensation To Passengers

The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority has today started enforcement action against Ryanair, following the airline's decision that financial compensation is not payable under European Commission Regulation 261/2004 for flight disruption resulting from industrial action by the airline's staff this summer.

Transport Canada Approves Cycle Limit Increases For PT6A-140 Engines

Boosted Up To 60 Percent For Certain Engine Components

Transport Canada has approved an increase to cycle limits on Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140, -140A and -140AG engines. These increases – made possible through comprehensive parts testing and model analyses – will extend the life of Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) parts such as the power and compressor turbine disks and the impeller.

Klyde Morris 12.07.18

Not That We're Saying That SpaceX Malfunctions Are Becoming Routine ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 12.05.18: Bogus A/C Renewals, Piaggio Struggles, Illegal Charters

Also: Waypoint Leasing CH11, K-MAX Aircraft Orders, Bogus Sightseeing Flts, Aero-TV: Innovation By Avilution

EAA is warning its members to regard any solicitation they may receive regarding aircraft registration renewal that does not come directly from the FAA with a healthy dose of suspicion. EAA is aware of several businesses — with names, web URLs, and logos that may appear reminiscent of a government agency — that notify aircraft owners of impending registration expiration and direct them to a website or mail-in form where they can renew in exchange for a hefty fee. Adding little or no a

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.07.18)

“We are delighted Matt (Cornelius) will be stepping into this important role at ACI-NA. Time and time again, Matt has proven himself to be an invaluable resource for ACI-NA and our members.” Source: ACI-NA president and CEO Kevin M. Burke, announcing the promotion of Matthew J. Cornelius to Executive Vice President of the organization.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.07.18): Foreign Object Damage (FOD)

Damage to a gas turbine engine caused by some object being sucked into the engine while it is running.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.07.18)

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Established in Washington, D.C. in 1956 by a group of air traffic controllers, the Air Traffic Control Association has been from the outset dedicated to progress in the science of air traffic control and the preservation of a safe flight environment. It provides a forum in which those concerned can address the myriad issues inherent to the development of viable air traffic control systems and aviation infrastructures, and the ever increasing demands on the global navigable airspace environment.

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