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May 24, 2019

Airborne 05.24.19: Amazon 2 Lakeland, New Boeing?, Apollo 12 LM Impact Site

Also: NASA Invites Public, Flooding Cancels Airshow, Corporate Angel Network, Bird Strike In Ethiopian Accident?

The Lakeland, FL City Commission has given unanimous approval to a plan that will see an Amazon cargo facility built at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL). The 20-year deal gives Amazon a 20-year lease on 47.2 acres at the airport. The company plans to build a seven-jet cargo hangar and bring between 800 to 1,000 jobs to the region. Airport director Gene Conrad called the deal "a home run for us." Amazon will pay some $80,000 per month in rent, and 85 cents per 1,000 pounds of cargo landed at the airport. They will also pay a 3-cent per gallon surcharge on fuel purchased at the airport. The deal includes an option to expand on an additional 62 acre

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WAI Honors WASP At Arlington National Cemetery On Saturday, May 25

Annual Tradition To Recognize Pioneering WWII Female Pilots

Women in Aviation International members and friends will #HonorTheWASP over Memorial Day weekend by visiting their graves and leaving an appropriate decoration in the form of flowers or other remembrances. More than 50 WASP are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, and volunteers will place a flower at each grave and post on social media.

U.K. Helicopter Operator Places Order For An ACH160 Aircraft

Increases Order Book To 11 Of The Latest Model

Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has secured an additional sale for its latest ACH160 helicopter just days before the EBACE 2019 business aviation show in Geneva.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report In Vans RV-6 Accident In Washington State

Two Fatally Injured When The Plane Went Down

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving a Vans RV-6 airplane which went down April 29 near Ridgefield, WA resulting in the fatal injury of the two people on board.

Falcon 900B Receives Universal Avionics Flight Deck Upgrade

Affordable 'Total Package' Solution Offers Dependable, High-Res Glass Displays and Extends Aircraft Lifetime

Universal Avionics is supplying Authorized Dealer, Gestair MRO, with its EFI-890R Advanced Flight Display to be installed in five Falcon 900B aircraft. The program, now underway in Madrid, Spain, upgrades each aircraft to a modern five-display configuration and also includes the installation of UA's dual UNS-1Fw SBAS-Flight Management System (FMS) with 5-inch Control Display Units, Engine Interface Unit (EIU), UniLink UL-801 Communications Management Unit (CMU), Solid-State Data Transfer Unit, and dual Radio Control Units for a 'total package' solution.

FlightSafety Prepares To Offer Pilatus PC-24 Training In Paris

Program To Be Inaugurated Next Year

FlightSafety International will offer training for the Pilatus PC-24 aircraft at its Learning Center in Paris, France starting next year. This will be FlightSafety’s second PC-24 training location.

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JSSI Parts & Leasing Signs Supply Chain Services Agreement

Adds Contour Aviation As Its Most Recent Client

JSSI Parts & Leasing, a division of Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has signed a new supply chain services agreement with Contour Aviation. JSSI Parts & Leasing will provide extensive parts procurement, logistics, and billing support to Contour Aviation’s diverse fleet of business jets.

Bell 429 Builds Momentum With Corporate Customers

Company Says Aircraft Is Increasing Its Footprint In Europe

Bell Helicopter, has been showcasing its corporate Bell 429 outfitted with Mecaer Aviation’s MAGnificent interior at EBACE. The aircraft is building momentum in the region with 7 recent sales to corporate customers in Germany, Greece, Ukraine and Russia.

Boeing Launches New Boeing Business Jet Services Bundle

Metrojet Signs Five-Year Agreement For New Services Bundle

Boeing has launched a new Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) services bundle and signed the first multiyear agreement for this service with Hong Kong-based business jet operator Metrojet.

Chorus Aviation Announces Leasing Transaction For Five Q400s To Flybe

Reaches 50 Aircraft Portfolio Milestone

Chorus Aviation Capital ('CAC') has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire five, mid-life Bombardier Q400 aircraft currently on lease with Europe's largest independent regional airline, Flybe. With these acquisitions, Chorus Aviation Capital has announced 50 commitments to date for its regional aircraft leasing business.

Apollo 12 Ascent Stage Impact Site Believed To Be Located

Was Intentionally Crashed On The Surface Of The Moon For Seismic Experiment

One of the experiments performed during the Apollo 12 mission in November, 1969 was designed to detect and measure moonquakes. And one of the methods used to initiate such a quake was to intentionally crash the spent ascent stage of the Lunar Module back onto the surface of the moon, triggering instruments on the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) placed by Alan Bean and Pete Conrad.

Crop Dusters Collide In California Accident

Two Pilots Fatally Injured

The pilots of two Grumman G-164C Ag Cat crop dusters were fatally injured May 16 when the aircraft they were flying were involved in a mid-air collision near Pleasant Grove, CA.

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Aero-TV: The King School's Outlook - A Serious Look At The Future of Flight Training

King Schools Founders See A Shift In Flight Training Focus

The founders of one of the best-known flight training businesses say they are seeing a shift in the focus of people beginning flight training.

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Aero-TV: King School's Outlook - Serious Look At The Future of Flight Training

King Schools Founders See A Shift In Flight Training Focus

The founders of one of the best-known flight training businesses say they are seeing a shift in the focus of people beginning flight training. In an interview with Aero-News Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at AirVenture 2018, John King said that more people are starting their flight training with the intention of going into an aviation career, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Sustainability, Innovation Take Center Stage At EBACE2019

New Generation Of Professionals Changing The Face Of Business Aviation, Bolen Says

Organizers on Thursday wrapped a highly successful 2019 edition of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2019), pointing to the many ways the show highlighted the innovation and investment driving the future of business aviation.

NASA Awards Artemis Contract To Maxar Technologies

Will Develop And Demonstrate Lunar Gateway Power, Propulsion Systems

In one of the first steps of the agency’s Artemis lunar exploration plans, NASA announced on Thursday the selection of Maxar Technologies, formerly SSL, in Westminster, Colorado, to develop and demonstrate power, propulsion and communications capabilities for NASA’s lunar Gateway.

DJI Adds Airplane And Helicopter Detectors To New Consumer Drones

ADS-B Receivers In Consumer-Grade Drones Will Set A New Standard In Drone Safety

At a Washington, D.C. event held this week, dronemaker DJI has committed to install airplane and helicopter detectors in new consumer drones, part of a 10-point plan to ensure the world’s skies remain safe in the drone era.

Rumors Swirl Concerning Boeing's New Midsize Airplane

Some Believe It Will Be Designed To Be Flown With A Single Pilot On Board

While Boeing is playing it close to the vest, rumors are swirling about its plans to announce its New Midsize Airplane (NMA), perhaps as soon as the Paris Air Show in June.

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Report: Avionics Market Worth $86.9 Billion By 2024

Fastest Growth Expected In the Software Segment During The Forecast Period

The avionics market is projected to grow from $68.5 billion in 2019 to $86.9 billion by 2024, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.86% during the forecast period. Growth in the retrofit aircraft market is expected to be a major factor driving the market.

FAA Certifies Gulfstream G650 Family For Steep Approach

Fastest, Longest-Range Leader Delivers Enhanced Global Accessibility

The FAA has certified the Gulfstream G650 and flagship Gulfstream G650ER for steep approach, allowing the ultralong-range aircraft to access even more airports worldwide.

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U.S. Government Purchases Citadel Defense Technology

System To Prevent Drone Attacks In Highly Sensitive Areas

Citadel Defense has received counter drone contract of undisclosed value to protect over a dozen sensitive locations from weaponized drones.

Airborne 05.22.19: RedBull Surprise, NASA Lunar Lander, TBM 940

Also: Pilatus PC-24, GAMA 1Q/19 Sales Report, Sikorsky HH-60W, Honda Expands

Aerobatic pilot and former US Serviceman Aaron Fitzgerald chose the open space of the Hudson River in New York to stun onlookers with a wide range of precision helicopter maneuvers. According to Red Bull, Fitzgerald performed the loops, barrel rolls and dives in front of the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park and alongside the West Side Highway. The pilot chose the unique practice course in preparation for the Memorial Day Weekend’s Bethpage Air Show. The Red Bull helicopter is able to perform the maneuvers through the use o

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.24.19): Local Repair Items

A reparable item which, when unserviceable, is repaired locally either by arrangements with a commercial vendor or in local base shops.

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