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August 14, 2019

Airborne 08.14.19: Dickson Sworn In, GAMA Report, Plane Shooter, F-35C Aviatrix

Also: AEA Avionics Market Report, WASP Pilot Dorothy Olsen, Boston MedFlight, AF Pilot Shortage

In case you missed it, the FAA finally has a new Boss... Former Acting Administrator Dan Elwell is now back to being the Deputy Administrator. GAMA has published a mid-year industry update with the release of preliminary second quarter 2019 aircraft shipment and billings data. Piston and business jet deliveries increased through the first six months of 2019 compared to the same time period in 2018, while turboprop airplane and rotorcraft shipments were lower. The piston market continued to lead the increase i

Airborne 08.14.19: Dickson Sworn In, GAMA Report, Plane Shooter, F-35C Aviatrix

Also: AEA Avionics Market Report, WASP Pilot Dorothy Olsen, Boston MedFlight, AF Pilot Shortage

In case you missed it, the FAA finally has a new Boss... Former Acting Administrator Dan Elwell is now back to being the Deputy Administrator. GAMA has published a mid-year industry update with the release of preliminary second quarter 2019 aircraft shipment and billings data. Piston and business jet deliveries increased through the first six months of 2019 compared to the same time period in 2018, while turboprop airplane and rotorcraft shipments were lower. The piston market continued to lead the increase in deliveries at 567 units, up 15.2% from the same period in 2018. Business jet shipments increased by 12.5% in the first six months of 2019 to 316 airplanes delivered. Turboprop a

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ZeroAvia Emerges, Flies The Largest Zero-Emission Airplane

Silicon Valley Startup Develops Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain To Decarbonize Aviation And Reduce Operational Costs

In the latest effort to make aviation sustainable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ZeroAvia announced today its significant advancements in developing a zero-emission, hydrogen-fueled electric powertrain. The solution aims to deliver the same performance as a conventional aircraft engine, and much lower operating costs. ZeroAvia plans to start supplying its platform to commercial operators and aircraft manufacturers in 2022, initially targeting up to 500-mile regional flights in 10 to 20-seat fixed-wing aircraft.

Military Official Calls SpaceX Launch A Game Changer For Defense

Company Launched 60 Small Satellites On May 23

On Thursday, May 23 at 10:30 p.m. EDT SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. SpaceX’s Starlink is a next-generation satellite network capable of connecting the globe, especially reaching those who are not yet connected, with reliable and affordable broadband internet services.

Virgin Australia Becomes First Operator Of Split Scimitar Winglets In Australia

Installed On The Carrier's Boeing 737-800 Aircraft

Virgin Australia Airlines is now the first airline in Australia to install Split Scimitar Winglets on its Boeing Next Generation 737-800 aircraft. The Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) product, a retrofit of the existing Blended Winglets, is the most advanced technology winglet ever produced, offering unprecedented fuel savings and carbon emissions reductions for the world's most popular commercial aircraft.

DuPage Airport Introduces Students, Community To World Of Aviation

Third Annual Back To School Event Instills Passion For Aviation, Stem Learning

With a new school year about to take flight, DuPage Airport (KDPA) and the City of West Chicago invited students and their families to the tarmac Thursday for the Third Annual Back to School Celebration. The event introduced area students to the world of aviation with a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s busiest business aviation airports.

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Debris From Norwegian Airlines 787 Rains Down On Italian Village

Airline Acknowledges A 'Technical Failure' With One Of Its Airplanes

Debris from a Norwegian Airlines Boeing 787 rained down on a village in Italy Saturday, damaging several homes and cars.

China Is Said To Be Developing An Electric Helicopter

Initial Demonstrations On An Electric Tail Rotor Have Been Carried Out, According To Officials

China is in the process of developing an electric helicopter at the China Helicopter Research and Development Institute.

AirMed International Base In San Antonio Adds Nextant 400XTi Medical Transport

Will Provide Emergent And Non-Emergent Patients With Medical Flights, Transport Transplant Teams Farther

AirMed International's base in San Antonio has added a Nextant 400XTi medical jet to its fleet to provide emergent and non-emergent patients with medical flights in addition to transporting transplant teams farther.

DSCA Notifies Congress About Potential MH-60R Sale To ROK

Multi-Mission Helicopters With Support Sale Valued At $800 Million

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters with support for an estimated cost of $800 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 7, 2019.

Planet Nine Private Air Adds Gulfstream G550 To Its Charter Fleet

Ready For Charter Through The Company's Aircraft Management Division

Planet Nine Private Air (“Planet 9”), the Van Nuys, CA based private charter operator and aircraft management company, has added a privately-owned Gulfstream G550, to its managed fleet. N41PM was added on to its AOC in July and is now ready for charter through Planet 9’s aircraft management division.

Airbus Looks For A Quantum LEAP In Computing Power

Quantum Computing Is Showing Great Potential To Solve Computational Challenges In Aircraft Modelling, Simulation And More

Once thought of as impossible due to its complexity, quantum computing could be a game-changing technology across industries—from science to medicine. In the aerospace industry, quantum computing is showing great potential to solve computational challenges in aircraft modelling, simulation and more.

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Cutter Aviation Promotes Gina Iacolino To Chief Inspector

Army Vet Served As An OH-58 Mechanic And Crew Chief

Cutter Aviation has promoted Gina Iacolino to the role of Chief Inspector for Cutter Aviation’s maintenance facility in Denver, CO. In her new role, Gina is responsible for administering the Inspection, Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs for all Maintenance and Avionics functions at the Denver, Centennial Airport (KAPA) MRO.

Aero-TV: The Ever-Evolving AirCam - Raising the Bar Higher Than Ever

New AirCam Option Allows For The Installation Of A Third Seat

The recently announced Aircam 'Gen-3' model airframe now has the option of incorporating a third seat located behind the second seat as well as a 220-pound gross weight increase from the current 1,680-pound max gross weight -- totaling up to 1,900 pounds. The new jump seat can be readily converted between cargo usage or the carrying of a third passenger.

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AMA Drone Report 08.08.19: DJI FPV System, LAANC OK, DRL Consumer Drone

Also: Redesigned B4UFLY App, Parrot Pushing ANAFI, EHang Founder Honored, Public Safety Drone Programs

DJI has launched the DJI Digital FPV Transmission System, which includes FPV goggles, an FPV Air Unit Transmission Module, an FPV remote controller and an FPV camera. The DJI FPV Air Unit Module uses DJI HD Low Latency FPV Transmission technology and offers a low end-to-end latency of 28 milliseconds. The FPV system has a maximum transmission range of 2.5 miles while anti-interference technology brings a reliable feed to the goggles during flight. Additionally, a “Focus Mode” narrows down t

GAMA Publishes 2019 Second Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data

Mixed Results Reported For April-June

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has published a mid-year industry update with the release of preliminary second quarter 2019 aircraft shipment and billings data. Piston and business jet deliveries increased through the first six months of 2019 compared to the same time period in 2018, while turboprop airplane and rotorcraft shipments were lower.

Air Force Believes It Has Pilot Shortage Under Control

AF Chief Of Staff Gen David Goldfein Says Fewer Pilots Are Leaving The Service

Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein says that the Air Force is getting a handle on its pilot shortage, which had grown as high as a 2,000-pilot deficit among active duty and reserve units.

Aero-TV: The Ever-Evolving AirCam - Raising the Bar Higher Than Ever

New AirCam Option Allows For The Installation Of A Third Seat

The recently announced Aircam 'Gen-3' model airframe now has the option of incorporating a third seat located behind the second seat as well as a 220-pound gross weight increase from the current 1,680-pound max gross weight -- totaling up to 1,900 pounds. The new jump seat can be readily converted between cargo usage or the carrying of a third passenger.

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Avionics Airman Inspires Young Women At Aviation Camp

Shares Her Path To Her Goals At GirlVenture Camp At AirVenture

An avionics technician recently returned to her place of inspiration, an event that helped her further set her sights on the skies right after she graduated high school in 2015.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Ketchikan, AK Fatal Accident

Plane Was Being Returned To Wrangell, AK Following Maintenance

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred July 11 at Ketchikan International Airport, (PKTN) Ketchikan, Alaska that resulted in the fatal injury of the pilot.

Bristow Group IAnnounces Cash Tender Offer For Its 8.75% Senior Secured Notes

Offer Will Expire At Midnight EDT September 9

Bristow Group \has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase Its 8.75% Senior Secured Notes Due 2023 up to an aggregate principal amount of the Notes that, together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the settlement date equals $75,000,000 (subject to increase or decrease by the Company, as permitted by the Chapter 11 Matters, including the consent rights of the Required RSA Parties on the terms set forth in the RSA (each as defined herein), the "Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount").

Airborne 08.12.19: Pipistrel Sets Record, Avionics Theft, Skydive Record

Also: AVFUEL Adds Two, HSC-25 Provides MEDEVAC, Enforcement For Service Animals, Gone West: ‘Hank’ Henry

As previously noted in Aero-News and Airborne coverage, Oshkosh 2019 was a record setter for EAA and the sport aviation community. Now, we’ve found that others are pleased to report a similar effect on their own operations. Well-known sport aviation powerhouse, Pipistrel Aircraft is now reporting record sales activity from this year’s event. Single unit, onsite, sales now number at 11 airframes from Oshkosh alone, and some 30 additional potential orders are under negotiation.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.14.19)

“While the year-to-date aircraft shipments are mixed, this should not obscure the outlook for a bright future for general aviation. Our mid-year report shows new aircraft reaching entry into service milestones with additional models expected to enter into service before the end of 2019." Source: GAMA’s president & CEO, Pete Bunce.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.14.19): 100-Hour Inspection

An inspection identical in scope to an annual inspection. Conducted every 100 hours of flight on aircraft of under 12,500 pounds that are used to carry passengers for hire.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.14.19)

FlySafe: The Importance of Weather Information

In the August installment of the FAA's 'FlySafe" series on preventing Loss of Control accidents, pilots get great information about the importance of up-to-date weather briefings and how adverse weather can lead to an LOC accident.

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