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May 21, 2019

Airborne 05.20.19: Icon Layoffs, Perlan Mission II, Lilium Air Taxi

Also: #HonorTheWASP, NASA Funds Research, Boom Supersonic And Dassault, New FlightSafety CEO

Amid recent reports of yet another sinking of an Icon A5 airframe, a heretofore unsuccessful attempt to raise more capital, and GAMA stats showing that Icon’s promised production targets are not being met, along comes news of company layoffs. An Icon A5 was sunk in Washington state last week after witnesses reported it to have suffered a hard landing... not the first such report. The airframe sunk to wing level and required winching out of the water, for repair. Reported attempts to raise additional capita

Airborne-Unmanned 05.21.19: Rec Drone Changes, Lilium Electric, Int'l Drone Conf

Also: Langley Aerodrome, $9.3 Million For ResponDrone, DJI Drones Comply, Restrictions Near Navy Vessels

The FAA is implementing changes for recreational drone flyers. While recreational flyers may continue to fly below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace without specific certification or operating authority from the FAA, they are now required to obtain prior authorization from the FAA before flying in controlled airspace around airports. The new requirement to obtain an airspace authorization prior to flying a drone in controlled airspace replaces the old requirement to notify the airport operator and th

Airborne-Unmanned 05.21.19: Rec Drone Changes, Lilium Electric, Int'l Drone Conf.

Also: Langley Aerodrome, $9.3 Million For ResponDrone, DJI Drones Comply, Restrictions Near Navy Vessels

The FAA is implementing changes for recreational drone flyers. While recreational flyers may continue to fly below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace without specific certification or operating authority from the FAA, they are now required to obtain prior authorization from the FAA before flying in controlled airspace around airports. The new requirement to obtain an airspace authorization prior to flying a drone in controlled airspace replaces the old requirement to notify the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower prior to flying within five miles of an airport. Lilium has taken the wraps off its new five-seater air taxi prototype. The Lilium Jet co

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EASA Certifies Daher's TBM 940

Paperwork Formally Presented At EBACE 2019

EASA has certified the Daher TBM 940, enabling deliveries to begin with this latest very fast turboprop aircraft version. EASA’s certification paperwork will be formally provided during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) at Geneva, Switzerland, where Daher will be exhibiting at the May 21-23 event.

FlightSafety Introduces Specialized Gulfstream G650 Course

Trains Pilots For London City Airport Steep Approach Operations

FlightSafety International announces that it will offer a specialized London City airport steep approach operations training program for Gulfstream G650 pilots.

Honda Aircraft Company To Expand Its Production Operations In Greensboro, NC

Company To Break Ground On 82,000-Square-Foot Facility In July

Honda Aircraft Company plans to expand its global headquarters in Greensboro, NC by investing an additional $15.5 million in a new 82,000-square-foot facility on its 133+ acre campus in Greensboro. This will bring the company's total capital investment in its North Carolina facilities to more than $245 million.

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AIAA Foundation Announces $1 Million Commitment From Boeing

Donation Will Support Diversification Of The STEM Talent Pipeline

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation and Boeing has announced a $1 million donation from the Boeing Charitable Trust. The donation will support the Foundation's educational fund, with a focus on increasing the number of women and minority students in science and engineering programs. AIAA will also match the gift through its Match A Million Campaign.

NASA Taps 11 American Companies To Advance Human Lunar Landers

Will Study And Develop Prototypes Over The Next Six Months

NASA has selected 11 companies to conduct studies and produce prototypes of human landers for its Artemis lunar exploration program. This effort will help put American astronauts — the first woman and next man — on the Moon’s south pole by 2024 and establish sustainable missions by 2028.

Bombardier Welcomes First Global 6500 Montreal Completion Facility

Newest Member Of The Global Family Advances Towards Entry-Into-Service As Planned Later This Year

The first Global 6500 aircraft was inducted in Bombardier's state-of-the-art completion center in Montreal moving the new addition to the Global family closer to entry-into-service later this year.

Four Seasons Selects A321LR For Aircruises

Launches A New Role For The Airbus Corporate Jet Family

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has chosen the A321LR as its private jet for luxury worldwide travel, launching a new role for the Airbus corporate jet family. The aircraft will enter service in 2021.

Aaron Fitzgerald Surprises New Yorkers With Impromptu Performance

Onlookers Were Treated To Flips, Barrel Rolls And Nose Dives By A Helicopter

Aerobatics pilot and former U.S Serviceman Aaron Fitzgerald chose the open space of the Hudson River in New York to stun onlookers with a wide range of helicopter tricks.

Bombardier's Global 7500 Jet Demos Unmatched Performance

Completes Industry's First Ever Non-stop Mission From London City Airport To Los Angeles

A Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft recently completed the first ever flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles, CA. The aircraft flew non-stop from London City Airport (LCY), one of the most notable airports requiring steep approach capabilities, to Van Nuys, CA, one of the most popular business aviation airports serving the Los Angeles area.

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Gulfstream G550 Flies Record Between U.S. And U.K. On Alternative Jet Fuel

Company Continues Its Commitment To Environment By Using And Promoting Alternative Fuel

Gulfstream has set another city-pair speed record on sustainable alternative jet fuel. The record, achieved Friday by the Gulfstream G550, connected Charleston, South Carolina, with Farnborough, England, a distance of 3,591 nautical miles at an average speed of Mach 0.85 in 7 hours and 13 minutes.

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GAMA Publishes First Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data

Shows Increases In Fix-Wing Segments, But Rotorcraft Shipments Slowing

GAMA has published its first quarter 2019 aircraft shipment and billings report. Results showed increases across the airplane segments of the industry, but a slowdown in rotorcraft shipments compared to the first quarter of 2018.

Record Numbers Of Aircraft Fly To EBACE On Alternative Fuels

Twenty-Three Airplanes Used Alternative Fuels To Travel To Geneva

Business aviation leaders today celebrated the record number of airplanes arriving at the industry’s largest European industry event fueled by sustainable alternative jet fuels (SAJF).

FAA Establishes Restrictions On Drone Operations Near U.S. Navy Vessels

Drones May Not Be Flown Closer Than 3,000 Feet Laterally Or 1,000 Feet Above Any Navy Ship

At the request of its federal security partners, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to restrict drone operations over select facilities and assets.

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Pilatus Re-Opens Order Book For PC-24

Company Says Interest Is High In Its Business Jet

Pilatus has already handed over 30 PC-24s since the first customer delivery in February 2018, and the PC-24 fleet leader, serial number 101 belonging to PlaneSense, has already flown over 1,100 hours in its first 15 months of operation. The PC-24 fleet as a whole has clocked up over 5,000 hours of safe airborne time – an impressive result for the newly launched business jet by Pilatus.

Dynon Certified SkyView HDX Now STC Approved For Bonanza Aircraft

Bonanza Approval Covers Dynon’s Full Suite Of Avionics On P35 Through V35B

Dynon’s certified SkyView HDX system is now STC and PMA approved for installation in thousands of Bonanza 35 series aircraft, ushering in a new era of truly affordable, safety-enhancing integrated avionics systems for thousands of aircraft.

SAJF Showcases Viability Of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

Group Convened At TAG Farnborough Airport In Advance Of EBACE 2019

The global coalition of business aviation organizations behind the sustainable alternative jet fuel initiative joined forces late last week at TAG Farnborough Airport to take the next important step in its journey to a lower carbon future.

Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter Achieves First Flight

Helicopter Offers The U.S. Air Force Improved Reliability, Survivability And Range

The Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter has achieved first flight at Sikorsky's West Palm Beach, Florida site, an important step toward bringing this all-new aircraft to service members to perform critical search and rescue operations. The aircraft, developed by Sikorsky and based on the proven UH-60M Black Hawk, is customized for the U.S. Air Force 's rescue mission and will ensure the Air Force fulfills its mission to leave no one behind.

Airborne-Unmanned 05.14.19: Unlawful Drone Demo?, UAS Detection, Schiebel Wins

Also: UK Considers Drone Fee, Drone Finds Radioactivity, 500th Student Trained, Delair UX11 UAV

Questions have arisen over the use of anti-drone jamming technology during the recent Ultra Music Festival in south Florida. A company called "Rational Point" said that it, along with its partners Vigilant Drone Defense and Pemica provided counter-UAV services to protect the Ultra Music Festival from ‘unauthorized’ drones. The company claims they were able to "intercept a total of 61 drones that were attempting to enter the secure airspace above the festival. All 61 drones that were intercepted we

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.21.19)

“While our rotorcraft segment experienced some headwinds, our airplane segment remains strong.” Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.21.19): CAMP

Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) is a combined program of maintenance and inspection that functions used to fulfill the total maintenance needs.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.21.19)

Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields

On this site, you'll find information on vanished or abandoned airfields & their unusual histories categorized by state.

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