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June 14, 2018

AMA Drone Report 06.14.18: AMA Expo W Drone Races, Ag v Drones, Kitty Hawk Flyer

Also: Drone Rotor Safety System, Birds Inspire Drone Design, UAVs Stop Crime, Fat Shark 101

As previously noted, the upcoming AMA Expo West Tradeshow not only starts early, but in an altogether upgraded location that will allow for massive expansion of this intensely cool event. After a number of years in Ontario, California; the highly anticipated 2018 rendition of AMA Expo West will show up in new digs and a somewhat different time of the year. This year, the AMA Expo West team will appear this November 2-4, 2018 at the Fairplex Exposition Center, in Pomona, California. Now, thou

AMA Drone Report 06.14.18: AMA Expo W Drone Races, Ag Ops V Drones, Kitty Hawk Flyer

Also: Drone Rotor Safety System, Birds Inspire Drone Design, UAVs Stop Crime, Fat Shark 101

As previously noted, the upcoming AMA Expo West Tradeshow not only starts early, but in an altogether upgraded location that will allow for massive expansion of this intensely cool event. After a number of years in Ontario, California; the highly anticipated 2018 rendition of AMA Expo West will show up in new digs and a somewhat different time of the year. This year, the AMA Expo West team will appear this November 2-4, 2018 at the Fairplex Exposition Center, in Pomona, California. Now, though, we can get even more excited about the fact that MultiGP drone races are now a featured part of the event roster! With more than a million UAVs registered with the FAA, it is vitally importan

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Dowling College School Of Aviation Has A New Owner

Purchased By Triple Five Aviation LLC For $14 Million

The Dowling College Brookhaven Campus on Long Island, NY ... which had been home to the Dowling College School of Aviation ... has been purchased by Canada-based Triple Five Aviation LLC in an auction ordered by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The winning bid was $14 million for the 105 acre property.

Cinematic Aerospace Completes First Commercial Drone Flight At JFK Airport

Aerial Footage Of TWA Hotel Construction Captured

Long Island, New York has a rich heritage peppered with aviation firsts, and Cinematic Aerospace is proud to announce its involvement in another milestone on that journey. On April 11th, 2018, the first commercial UAS (unmanned aircraft system, more commonly known as a drone) flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport took place. The UAS was flown at the heart of JFK, the TWA Flight Center, to film for an upcoming documentary on the construction of the new TWA Hotel, developed by MCR and MORSE, and the history of the vintage airport terminal.

U.S.-Bound Flight Diverted Following Threat Message

Note Referred To A Bomb On The Plane

A United Airlines flight from Rome to Chicago was diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland on Monday after a message was found making reference to a bomb on the plane.

GA-ASI DAA System Aids FAA-Approved Flight Of NASA Unmanned Aircraft

Test Flight Conducted Tuesday Originating In California

A Detect and Avoid (DAA) avionics system developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was a key technology that enabled an unmanned aircraft flight through the National Airspace System (NAS) after taking off from southern California Tuesday. The DAA system installed on Ikhana, a NASA-owned Predator B/MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), enabled the UAS to meet the FAA’s 14 CFR 91.113(b) requirement to “see and avoid” other aircraft during the flight.

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Insitu Awarded Multi-Year USCG Contract

Will Provide UAS ISR Services For U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Fleet

Insitu's ScanEagle will provide small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) ISR services aboard the entire U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter fleet thanks to a USCG contract award announced on June 7.

NATA Safety 1st Subscription Program Reaches Enrollment Milestone

More Than 100 Companies Have Enrolled In The Program

Over 100 aviation businesses from around the globe have enrolled in the NATA Safety 1st Subscription program. The subscription program provides companies unlimited use of all NATA Safety 1st Training content for one fixed annual or monthly fee regardless of employee turnover, retraining or evolving training needs.

Augusta, GA Regional Airport Teams With Richmond County Schools

Establishes Program To Get High School Students Interested In Aviation Careers

A professional shadowing program has been created through a collaboration between the Augusta, GA Regional Airport (KAGS) and the Richmond County School System designed to generate interest in aviation careers among high school students.

Rockwell Collins Introduces New Solution For Airline Expense Management

Covers Every Aspect Of Aircraft, Fuel And Cabin Crew Expenses

Rockwell Collins has unveiled a new aviation resource management system to help airlines manage aircraft, fuel and cabin crew expenses and enable non-stop global operations.

Leonardo Delivers 1,500th Fuselage To ATR

Marks Historic Milestone In The Relationship Between The Two Companies

Leonardo has reached a new, important and historic milestone with the delivery of the 1,500th fuselage to the ATR consortium. The handover ceremony took place today at the Leonardo’s facility in Pomigliano D’Arco (Naples) with representatives from Leonardo’s and ATR’s management, personnel involved in the program and various institutions all present.

Bell Delivers First Three Jet Ranger X Helicopters To China

First Of 110 Aircraft Ordered By Reignwood International Investment Group In 2017

Bell Helicopter has delivered the first three Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters destined for the Chinese market during a ceremony held at Bell’s facility in Mirabel, Canada. These are the first three aircraft of 110 ordered in 2017 by Reignwood International Investment Group Company Ltd, launch operator and exclusive authorized reseller in China for the 505. This first delivery follows the recent certification of the Bell 505 by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

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Aero-TV - Fat Shark 101: FPV Drone Racing Training System

Kit Contains Everything You Need To Get Started In Drone

Fat Shark’s 101 kit is the perfect solution for anyone looking to get into sport drones. Composed of a custom-designed quadcopter, race-ready Recon goggles and a professional-grade radio, the kit has everything needed to get started in drones.

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Airborne 06.13.18: Doolittle Raider, SureFly Multi-Copter, CA Capital Airshow

Also: Airbus BelugaXL, ACR Acquires Flight Data Systems, Draken International, Harris Delivers Fifth GPS III Sat

The CAF's C-47 transport airplane That's All, Brother is a pretty special airplane. It has the distinction of being the first aircraft to cross into Europe on D-Day. Last week, the airplane had a pretty special passenger. Dick Cole, who is the last surviving person who flew the famous Doolittle Raid over Tokyo in 1942, was aboard as the CAF commemorated the anniversary of the D-Day invasion. The FAA has accepted an application for a type certificate from Workhorse Group for th

Court Denies GA Advocacy Groups' Petition To Overturn KSMO Agreement

NBAA Says Ruling Is 'Procedural', Vows To Continue To Fight For The Airport

The NBAA called the D.C. Circuit court’s decision to deny, on procedural grounds, a petition filed by multiple GA advocacy groups to overturn a questionable agreement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica regarding the city’s airport issued Wednesday "disappointing”, but noted the ruling does not address the merits of the legal filing and that the work to keep the historic airport open continues.

Group Recommends Eventual Closing Of Teterboro Airport

Cites Threat of Rising Sea Levels By 2050

The Regional Plan Association, which focuses on the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut metropolitan areas, has released a report on the region's airport that includes a recommendation for the eventual closing of Teterboro Airport.

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Aero-TV - Fat Shark 101: FPV Drone Racing Training System

Kit Contains Everything You Need To Get Started In Drone

Fat Shark’s 101 kit is the perfect solution for anyone looking to get into sport drones. Composed of a custom-designed quadcopter, race-ready Recon goggles and a professional-grade radio, the kit has everything needed to get started in drones. Training is a big part of the new 101 kit. With registration, each kit comes with free access to the Drone Racing League simulator (a $20 value) and three months of free Academy of Model Aeronautics membership + insurance.

Greg Shelton To Receive 2018 Bill Barber Award For Showmanship

Will Be Presented At AirVenture On July 24

Greg Shelton is the 2018 recipient of the World Airshow News Bill Barber Award for Showmanship. One of the most prestigious awards in the airshow industry, the list of Barber honorees reads like an airshow hall of fame.

Jet Linx Grounds Fleet, Dedicates All Employees For Its Annual Safety Summit

Private Aviation Provider Advances Safety Standards That Exceed Those Mandated By The FAA

Jet Linx, currently the third largest aircraft management company (FAA Part 135) in the United States, reinforced its unwavering commitment to developing, implementing and furthering the private aviation industry's most rigorous standards during its annual Jet Linx Safety Summit. In order to focus solely on best safety practices and standards of excellence that exceed governmental regulations and guidelines, Jet Linx suspended all retail flight operations from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (Central Time) to enable and empower all of its employees to collaborate together to further its core operating tenant, safety.

Yuneec Typhoon H Plus Now Powered By Intel RealSense Technology

Targeted To Photographers, Creative Professionals And Small Drone Service Providers

Yuneec International, the world leader in electric aviation, has announced its award-winning Typhoon H Plus with Intel RealSense will be available to consumers July 1. Yuneec's most powerful consumer product, equipped with a professional grade one-inch sensor, an all-new hex airframe and intelligent obstacle navigation is optimized for photographers, creative professionals and small drone service providers.

NASA Flies Large Unmanned Aircraft In NAS Without Chase Plane

First Time For Such A Flight By A Remotely-Piloted Aircraft

NASA’s remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft, based at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA, successfully flew its first mission in the National Airspace System without a safety chase aircraft on Tuesday. This historic flight moves the United States one step closer to normalizing unmanned aircraft operations in the airspace used by commercial and private pilots.

FlightSafety Promotes Hector Zarate

Named Interim President Of Flightsafety Services Corp

FlightSafety International announces that Hector Zarate has been named interim president of FlightSafety Services Corporation. He replaces Ron Ladnier who will retire at the end of June.

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AMA Drone Report 06.07.18: HobbyKing Fined, TIME Drone Issue, Parrot ANAFI

Also: SpaceX Parafoils, Commercial Drone Mkt, PA Town Regs Quashed, Drones Save Whales

It’s NOT good news for the folks at HobbyKing. The FCC has proposed a $2.8 million fine against them for marketing sixty-five models of devices used to relay video from drones to amateur drone operators which could apparently transmit in unauthorized radio frequency bands, including some that could also operate at excessive transmission power levels. Such unlawful transmissions could interfere with key government and public safety services like aviation systems and weather radar systems. The world of unmanned te

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.14.18)

“This is a huge milestone for our Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration in the National Airspace System project team.” Source: Ed Waggoner, NASA’s Integrated Aviation Systems Program director, on the first flight of a large UAV without a manned safety aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.14.18): Longitudinal Axis

An imaginary line through an aircraft from nose to tail, passing through its center of gravity.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.14.18)

Top 10 causes of drone crashes

We Talk UAV has posted a video from YouTubers Tony & Chelsea Northrup outlining the top ten reasons drones crash.

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