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April 05, 2018

Commercial Drone Alliance Calls For Repeal Of Section 336

AMA Defends The Exemption For Model Aircraft In The FAA Modernization And Reform Act Of 2012

The Commercial Drone Alliance, an independent 501c6 non-profit led by key figures of the commercial drone industry, is calling for Congress to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012. Legislation is necessary now to allow the FAA to properly regulate hobbyist drone operations under a revised Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

AMA Drone Report 04.05.18: Section 336 Attacked, FAI Drone Racing, New Hubsan

Also: FAA Re-Authorization, Pond5-DJI, Anti-Drone Device, Parrot Expands, Drone Assists SAR

There is yet another reason why YOUR support and membership in AMA is SO important. Part of the commercial drone industry has just attacked the rules under which we fly and the fight could get rather intense as we go forward... but take our word for it... AMA is ON it. CDA’s rationale is pretty self-serving... “Basic ‘rules of the road’ are needed to manage all this new air traffic. That is why the Commercial Drone Alliance is (today) calling on Congress to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Mo

AMA Drone Report 04.05.18: Section 336 Attacked, FAI Drone Racing, New Hubsan

Also: FAA Re-Authorization, Pond5-DJI, Anti-Drone Device, Parrot Expands, Drone Assists SAR

There is yet another reason why YOUR support and membership in AMA is SO important. Part of the commercial drone industry has just attacked the rules under which we fly and the fight could get rather intense as we go forward... but take our word for it... AMA is ON it. CDA’s rationale is pretty self-serving... “Basic ‘rules of the road’ are needed to manage all this new air traffic. That is why the Commercial Drone Alliance is (today) calling on Congress to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, and include new language in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act to enable the FAA to regulate UAS and the National Airspace in a common sense way.

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Thunderbirds Pilot Fatally Injured In Nellis Accident

Team's Season Is In Question, AF Says

There are few details, but the U.S. Air Force has confirmed that one of the pilots of the Thunderbirds demonstration team was fatally injured Thursday in a training accident.

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify Merger Contract

Deal Reached In Only 12 Negotiating Sessions

Alaska Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA), have voted by 75 percent to ratify a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA) covering over 5,700 flight attendants at Alaska Airlines and former Virgin America.

Rocket Lab to Launch First Commercial Mission This Month

Launch Window To Be Open For 14 Days

US orbital launch provider Rocket Lab has confirmed it will open a 14-day launch window this month to conduct the company’s first fully commercial launch. The mission, named ‘It’s Business Time’, includes manifested payloads for Spire Global and GeoOptics Inc., built by Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems.

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Sikorsky Innovations Announces Eighth Entrepreneurial Challenge Awardees

COGNITUUM AGI Recognized By The Company

COGNITUUM AGI has been named the winner of the eighth Sikorsky Entrepreneurial Challenge, which is organized by Sikorsky Innovations and designed to accelerate innovators and disruptive technology concepts with applications for the aerospace market. Sikorsky will launch the ninth Entrepreneurial Challenge in the spring.

PACI Receives Part 107 Waiver To Operate UAS BVLOS

Southern Nevada Company One Of Only A Few Companies So Authorized

Praxis Aerospace Concepts International (PACI) has announced that it has received a Part 107 waiver from the FAA to operate UAS beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

Honda Aircraft Company To Receive Prestigious Award

Selected For The 2018 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation Award For Excellence

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced that Honda Aircraft Company will receive the 2018 Foundation Award for Excellence. This award acknowledges the company's exceptional accomplishments in the aerospace community, including leading the design, development and commercialization of the HondaJet and subsequently setting a new standard in business aviation. Honda Aircraft will be presented with the award during the AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala on May 2nd at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.

Army Aviators Test New System To Modernize Blackhawk Helicopters

Air SS Allows Crews To Received Improved Situational Awareness Information

To enhance Army battlefield lethality, UH-60A/L Blackhawk helicopter pilots recently tested technology which could drastically change how Blackhawk Army aircrews plan and execute missions.

Mercy Flight Southeast To Raffle Off A Flight In A P-51 Mustang

Charity Fundraiser Offers Chance To Win A Hands-On Experience-Of-A-Lifetime

Widely considered the most iconic fighter plane in the world, the P-51 Mustang’s Merlin engine provides heart-stopping performance. Introduced in 1942 to provide air protection during World War II bombing missions, the Mustang was a formidable foe to the enemy while being a dream to fly for the Allied pilots.

CHC Launches New Hoist Training Facility In Den Helder

Announces First Dedicated Hoist Contract With Eneco

CHC Group has announced the launch of its new hoist training facility, certified to train offshore workers, SAR hoist operators and technical crew members in on and offshore hoist operations.

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Drone Aviation Appoints Robert J. Guerra To Its Board Of Directors

Distinguished Federal Information Technology Executive Named To The Post

Drone Aviation Holding, a manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, today announced that it has appointed award-winning Federal Information Technology (“IT”) veteran Robert J. Guerra to the Company’s Board of Directors.

DroneShield Protected The Winter Olympics

Organizing Committee Confirms That The Technology Operated Successfully

Counter-drone products developed by were used for the protection of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Citation Latitude Order In Chile Sets The Stage For Its FIDAE Appearance

Textron Displaying Multiple Aircraft At The Latin American Show

Textron has confirmed an order for its best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude business jet, which is expected to be delivered to a customer in Chile later this year. The order comes ahead of the Citation Latitude’s arrival at FIDAE 2018, which is being held April 3-8 at the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile.

Embraer KC-390 Makes its Debut at FIDAE 2018

Flight Test Campaign Has Racked Up More Than 1,600 Flight Hours

Embraer is attending Fidae 2018 Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio, in Santiago, Chile, from April 3-8, where it will be showcasing its new multi-mission, medium-lift transport KC-390.

FAA Considers Agreements From Additional Potential LAANC Providers

Evaluating Drone Operation In Controlled Airspace

In October 2017, the FAA deployed LAANC (pronounced “LANCE”) at several air traffic facilities to evaluate how well the prototype system functioned for drone operators who want to fly in controlled airspace and for the facilities themselves.

Workhorse Group Receives Patent For HorseFly

Advances Delivery Truck-Launched Drone Package Delivery System

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent, number 9,915,956, to Workhorse Group for the HorseFly Truck Launched Drone Package Delivery System.

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Embraer Certifies And Delivers First Phenom 300E

Brings Features Found In Larger Jets To The Light Jet Market

Embraer has delivered the first new Phenom 300E business jet, having received its type certificate in the first quarter from the FAA, EASA, and the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC – Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil). The new light jet model was launched—and debuted—at the 2017 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in October 2017. The new aircraft is designated “E” for “Enhanced” in reference to its entirely redesigned cabin and the addition of the industry-leading nice HD CMS/IFE (Cabin Management System/InFlight Entertainment) by Lufthansa Technik.

DroneUp Announces Automated Airspace Authorization

Enables AirMap LAANC Deep Linking On Its Operating Platform

DroneUp, an online platform promoting continuous education and safe operations for professional and enthusiast drone pilots, today announced it has enabled LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability) available on its operating platform, through AirMap LAANC Deep Linking. The accessibility follows a recent announcement by the FAA to expand the LAANC program to airports and airspace nationwide.

GPS Testing Scheduled For The Central U.S.

Signals May Be Unreliable April 7-15

GPS testing is scheduled for much of the central U.S. next week, which may result in unreliable or unavailable GPS signals.

Marine Corps CH-53E Helicopter Down

Four Presumed Fatally Injured Pending Notification Of Relatives

A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed in the vicinity of El Centro, California, at approximately 2:35 p.m. Tuesday during a routine training mission, according to a USMC news release.

Approval Is Given For Ariane 5 Launch

Will Deliver DSN-1/Superbird-8 And HYLAS 4 Spacecraft

The next Ariane 5 flight has been authorized for liftoff on April 5 following a launch readiness review, which was conducted at the Spaceport in French Guiana.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.05.18)

“We want to enable technology and remove barriers so that’s why we’re simplifying the authorization process. If you’re in the drone business, this is a great opportunity for you.” Source: FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.05.18): Duplex

Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on a separate frequency.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.05.18)

The Plymouth Aero Club

The Plymouth Aero Club was formed more than 50 years ago by a group of local pilots to help promote aviation safety and education. The Aero Club has been instrumental over the years in organizing air shows and raising money for local charities.

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