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July 17, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 07.17.18: Trans-Atlantic UAV!, Journalist Detained, Drone Reg.

Also: Drones Map Canadian City, 3DR Launches Thermal Imaging Solution, MQ-8C Milestone, MQ-9 Reaper Hack, Airventure 2018!

Wednesday at 6:51 p.m. local time a Medium-altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) made history as it landed at the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford in Gloucestershire, U.K. and became the first MALE RPA to successfully complete a trans-Atlantic flight. The GA-ASI-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian took off from Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA on July 10th at 12:48 p.m. CDT. The flight covered 3,760 nautical m

Airborne-Unmanned 07.17.18: Trans-Atlantic UAV!, Journalist Detained, Drone Reg.

Also: Drones Map Canadian City, 3DR Launches Thermal Imaging Solution, MQ-8C Milestone, MQ-9 Reaper Hack, Airventure 2018!

Wednesday at 6:51 p.m. local time a Medium-altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) made history as it landed at the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford in Gloucestershire, U.K. and became the first MALE RPA to successfully complete a trans-Atlantic flight. The GA-ASI-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian took off from Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA on July 10th at 12:48 p.m. CDT. The flight covered 3,760 nautical mile flight in 24 hours 2 minutes. A journalist attempting to capture images above the Tham Laung cave system during the rescue of the soccer team that had been trapped for nearly

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LMC Introduces LM-100J 'FireHerc' At Farnborough International Airshow

Newest Member Of The Super Hercules Is Civil-Certified Firefighting Airtanker

Lockheed Martin introduced the LM-100J "FireHerc," a civil-certified firefighting airtanker variant of the proven C-130J Super Hercules at the Farnborough International Airshow.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Eric Van Gilder

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Anthony Liberatore

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

FAA Issues SAIB For Aeronca Champ Airplanes Wiring Issue Could Lead To Fires

Wiring Issue Could Lead To Fires

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) for Aeronca, Bellanca, Champion, or American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) regarding possible electrical system shorts that could lead to fires. ACAC is the current type certificate holder for all of the airplane models affected by this SAIB.

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Airbus Lands Two Orders For A350 XWB Aircraft At Farnborough

Order Book For The Type Grows By 27 Airplanes

Two carriers have announced commitments for 27 A350 XWB airplanes at the opening of the Farnborough International Airshow.

Boeing Takes Orders For 19 777 Freighters At Farnborough

Firm Order From DHL Is For 14 Airplanes, Qatar To Acquire Five

International express carrier DHL has placed an order and commitment for 14 Boeing 777 Freighters, and purchase rights for 7 additional freighters. The $4.7 billion order agreement, at current list prices, was unveiled at the opening of the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow.

Blue Origin Passengers Will Pay At Least $200,000 For A Flight

Company Plans To Start Selling Tickets Next Year

If you want to take a suborbital space tourism flight with Blue Origin, you can plan to pony up not less than $200,000, according to the company.

Milestone Young Eagle Earns Private Pilot Certificate

Jodie Gawthorp Was The Two-Millionth YE, Flew With Harrison Ford At AirVenture, 2016

The young woman who was the two-millionth Young Eagle, who had the special experience of flying with Harrison Ford at AirVenture 2016, has earned her Private Pilot certificate at the age of 18.

Gulfstream G500 Completes High-Speed World Tour

Sets 22 City Pair Records During The Tour

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new Gulfstream G500 recently wrapped up its world tour after flying nearly 130,000 nautical miles, stopping at 44 cities and visiting 18 countries on six continents in just seven months. The tour, which included a stretch of flying to 20 cities in 18 days, demonstrated the G500’s tremendous reliability and maturity while showcasing its exquisite interior and streamlined flight deck to customers around the world.

Gogo Announces 'Gogo 2020' Integrated Business Plan

Company Is Transforming Its Business Model To Realize Strategic Value

Gogo has completed a comprehensive analysis of its business and is implementing an Integrated Business Plan ("IBP") designed to improve the Company's operational and financial performance. The IBP, branded as "Gogo 2020", transforms Gogo's business model and is intended to significantly reduce its cost structure, improve quality, drive revenue, streamline business processes and prudently strengthen its balance sheet.

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Milestone Aviation, Leonardo Awarded Aramco Medium Helicopter Renewal Program

Includes 21 AW139 Helicopters

Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a GECAS company, and Leonardo have been selected to renew the medium helicopter fleet of Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco (“Aramco”) – a fully integrated, global petroleum and chemicals enterprise. Leonardo and Milestone have signed a contract for 17 Leonardo AW139 helicopters plus 4 options, and Aramco expects to take delivery of a total of 21 aircraft over the next three years, starting this year.

First Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 Production Engine Dispatched

Shipped To Airbus Facility In Toulouse For Installation On A330neo Aircraft

The first Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 production engine has been despatched to the Airbus facility in Toulouse, in readiness to power Airbus’s latest aircraft, the A330neo, into service.

Airbus Grows A320neo Order Book At Farnborough

Largest Commitment Is For 80 Airplanes From An 'Undisclosed Lessor'

Airbus kicked off the Farnborough International Airshow with a bevy of orders for its A320neo airplane, including a Memorandum of Understanding for 80 airplanes from an "undisclosed lessor".More details about that order, including engine selections, will be announced at a later date.

Boeing Takes Orders For 35 737 MAX Airplanes At Farnborough

Jackson Square Aviation Will Take Delivery Of 30 Of The Aircraft

Boeing has announced two orders for 737 MAX airplanes at the Farnborough International Airshow.

BRS Founder To Speak On Electric VTOL Aircraft At CAFE Foundation

Event Taking Place Just Prior To Oshkosh At The University Of Wisconsin

BRS Aerospace founder Boris Popov will be a main presenter at the 2018 Electric Aircraft Symposium to be held prior to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.

Doc’s Friends Receives FAA Approval For Passenger Flights

First Rides To Be Offered This Week In Madison, WI

Doc’s Friends, Inc. has been granted approval by the FAA an exemption to offer passenger flights on B-29 Doc. The FAA granted the group’s request for exemption and Doc’s Living History Flight Experience (LHFE) program, which clears the way for ticket sales to begin for rides on the historic warbird.

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Airborne-Unmanned 07.10.18: Oshkosh Drone Show!, San Andreas, OSH18 UAS News

Also: Drone Advisory Committee, Dropcopter Pollination, Schiebel S-100 Trials, Greenpeace Crashes Drone

For the first time in North America, a drone light show will be part of an air show when EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 presents up to 100 lighted drones in flight during night air shows on July 25 and 28. Great Lakes Drone Company, based in Watervliet, Michigan, will be flying their drones and is one of just two U.S. companies authorized by the FAA for such displays. EAA’s Dave Chaimson notes that, “What makes this event especially memorable are the intricate maneuvers that are capable by up

AirVenture: It’s Not All About The RV’s

Kit Airplanes Go Far Beyond The Prolific Van's Aircraft

When you make your first trip to EAA’s AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin ... or what the "Old Timer’s" just call “Oshkosh” ... you expect to see experimental airplanes.

P&W's Geared Turbofan For Airbus A220 Achieves FAA ETOPS Certification

Engine Specific To The A220 Series Airplanes

Pratt & Whitney;s PW1500G engine has been granted 180 minute Extended Range Operations (ETOPS) certification by the FAA. ETOPS certification sets the maximum allowed amount of single-engine flying time that an aircraft can be from the nearest suitable airport. Pratt & Whitney's PW1500G engine exclusively powers the Airbus A220-100 and A220-300 aircraft fleet.

KC-46 Program Completes Flight Testing Required For First Delivery To USAF

Two Major Milestones Reached Last Week

Boeing and U.S Air Force teams recently achieved a major KC-46 tanker program milestone, completing all flight testing required for first delivery. This past week, the KC-46 team concluded both its Military Type Certification testing and receiver certification testing with KC-135, F-16 and C-17 aircraft.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.17.18)

"This will be an interesting and enlightening appearance. Boris' presentation is also timely, especially as we develop vehicle recovery systems technology that will allow electric-powered vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to reach safety levels equivalent to standards established in the automotive industry."

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.17.18): Feeder Facilities

Used by ATC to direct aircraft to intervening fixes between the en route structure and the initial approach fix.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.17.18)

Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame

The stated mission of the Canada Aviation Hall of Fame is to honor those individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace in Canada; and to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret artifacts and documents, thereby inspiring and educating Canadians.

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