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January 14, 2020

Airborne 01.13.20: Continental MSB, First Colt LSA, Tamarack Update

Also: E-2D Sustainment Pilot Program, Upwind Summer Scholarship, Collins HUD Training Device, USAF Birthday

Concerns about the amount of voluntary compliance with a low-cost Service Bulletin affecting certain 520 and 550 series engines have caused Continental Aerospace Technologies to turn it into a Mandatory Service Bulletin, with Continental shouldering the costs for the actual required work. Continental is re-categorizing SB18-08A to an MSB MSB18-08B. This re-categorization is needed due to the low percentage of compliance. CAT notes that, “We have not seen any cylinder failures in the field th

Airborne-Unmanned 01.14.20: 1st US EHang Flt, $6M For Kratos, Unlawful Drone Ops

Also: Karma Firmware Update, Swift Tactical Systems, Drone-Based Home Security, Drone Swarms (Again)

EHang conducted its first-ever US trial flight of its two-seater passenger-grade AAV, the EHang 216 on Jan 7, as part of the North Carolina Transportation Summit hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on January 8 and 9. This represents the first time that the EHang 216 has received flight approval from the FAA. While this was a non-passenger flight, EHang is working with the FAA to secure approval for a passenger trial flight of the EHang 216 in the near future. Kratos Defense

Airborne-Unmanned 01.14.20: 1st US EHang Flt, $6M For Kratos, Unlawful Drone Ops

Also: Karma Firmware Update, Swift Tactical Systems, Drone-Based Home Security, Drone Swarms (Again)

EHang conducted its first-ever US trial flight of its two-seater passenger-grade AAV, the EHang 216 on Jan 7, as part of the North Carolina Transportation Summit hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on January 8 and 9. This represents the first time that the EHang 216 has received flight approval from the FAA. While this was a non-passenger flight, EHang is working with the FAA to secure approval for a passenger trial flight of the EHang 216 in the near future. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions recently received approximately $6 million in high performance jet powered unmanned aerial target drone system orders, and relat

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Boeing Statement On Employee Messages Provided To The U.S. Congress And FAA

Says Company Is Confident That All Of Boeing’s MAX Simulators Are Functioning Effectively

Boeing released a public statement last week after it provided employee messages to both the U.S. Congress and the FAA.

NASA's Newest Astronauts Ready For Space Station, Moon, And Mars Missions

Eleven New Astronauts Join The Corps

NASA welcomed 11 new astronauts to its ranks Friday, increasing the number of those eligible for spaceflight assignments that will expand humanity's horizons in space for generations to come. The new astronauts successfully completed more than two years of required basic training and are the first to graduate since the agency announced its Artemis program.

Dennis Muilenburg Leaves Boeing With $62 Million Compensation Package

Will Receive Benefits But No Severance As He Leaves The Company

Fired Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg will leave Boeing with a $62 million compensation and benefits package, according to media reports.

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Gone West: Former NAA Chairman Walter Boyne

Also Served As Director Of The Smithsonian's National Air And Space Museum

Col. Walter Boyne, USAF (Ret.), Command Pilot, Combat Veteran, Aviation Historian, Author, former Director of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, and former Chairman of NAA passed away on January 9, 2020. He was 90.

Next Level Aviation Gets Cash Infusion

Turning Rock Partners Invests $15 Million In The Company

Turning Rock Partners, a private investment firm based in New York, on Wednesday January 8, 2020, announced the closing of a $15 million preferred equity investment in Next Level Aviation, based in Sunrise, Florida.

FAA Awards STC For Hartzell 5-Blade Props On CASA 212

Installations To Be Completed By Texas Turbine Conversions

Airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for Hartzell Propeller's high performance five-blade structural composite swept propellers for CASA 212 short takeoff and landing utility aircraft.

Captain James Lovell To Receive The Jeff Bezos Freedoms Wings Award

Prestigious Award Honors Advancing Principles Of Freedom

John Travolta, the "Official Ambassador of Aviation" will host the 17th annual "Living Legends of Aviation Awards" on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The event honors those who have made significant contributions to aviation/aerospace. It will be a star-studded night with celebrities and Legends attending the Awards.

FreeFlight Systems Receives AFAC Validation For Avail Performance Package

A Complete ADS-B Solution For Turboprop And Light Jet Aircraft

NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems announced today that the Company has successfully obtained Mexican Civil Aviation Federal Agency (AFAC – formally DGAC) validation of their AML STC for the Avail Performance Package, a complete ADS-B solution for turboprop and light jet aircraft. The Avail package is a cost-effective way to help aircraft owners and operators in Mexico and Central America meet the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) requirements for mandated airspace.

Brunswick, ME Seeks Airport Manager For Growing Operation

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Pilot Injured In Accident Files Lawsuit

Planes Collided On A Runway Last March At Compton/Woodley Airport In California

The pilot of an airplane that was struck while on a runway at Compton/Woodley Airport (KCPM) in Compton, CA has sued the pilot of the T-28 that collided with his Cessna during a training flight. The student pilot on board the Cessna was fatally injured, and Ryan Davis, the pilot and instructor, was severely injured and spent several weeks in a coma.

Rich High Promoted To CEO Of FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training

Has Been With The Company Since 2005

FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training announces that Rich High has been promoted to CEO. He assumes this responsibility from Brian Moore who has been named Senior Vice President of Operations, FlightSafety International.

GAMA Welcomes Andre Castro as Director Of Communications

Brings Over A Decade Of Experience In Strategic Communications, Media Relations And Federal Policy To The Association

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has announced the addition of Andre Castro to serve as the association’s Director of Communications.

Airborne-Unmanned 01.07.20: Remote ID, Drone ‘Squadron’, Pegasus Mini

Also: AUVSI Supports NPRM, Milestone Drone Delivery, NBAA Comments, Leonardo M-40 Target Drone

The FAA has announced a proposed rule that would continue the safe integration of UAS, commonly called drones, into the nation’s airspace by requiring them to be identifiable remotely. “Remote ID technologies will enhance safety and security by allowing the FAA, law enforcement, and Federal security agencies to identify drones flying in their jurisdiction,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The FAA will seek input on the NPRM for Remote Identification (Remote ID) of UAS.

Iran Admits It Accidentally Shot Down The Ukrainian Airliner

Incident Resulted In The Fatal Injury Of All 176 People On Board

The Iranian government has admitted that it accidentally targeted and shot down a Ukrainian airliner last Wednesday with 176 people on board.

Calhoun Begins Role As Boeing President And CEO

New Leadership To Focus On Safety Culture, Improved Transparency And Rebuilding Trust

David L. Calhoun has assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company.

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FAA Reviews Most Recent 737 MAX Documents

No New Safety Risks Identified By The Agency

The FAA has reviewed the most recent 737 MAX-related documents submitted by Boeing for the purpose of identifying any safety implications. The agency's experts determined that nothing in the submission pointed to any safety risks that were not already identified as part of the ongoing review of proposed modifications to the aircraft.

Airbus Delivers Strong 2019 Commercial Aircraft Performance

Aircraft Deliveries 8 Percent Higher Than In 2018

Airbus SE reports that it delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by eight percent. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, Airbus progressed on the transition to all NEO variants and by year end Airbus had delivered 173 wide-body aircraft, its highest number in a single year.

Texas Aircraft Manufacturing Delivers First Colt-SL S-LSA

Features Dynon SkyView HDX Touchscreen, SkyView Autopilot, Airframe Parachute, And A Distinctive UF 'Gator'-Inspired Paint Scheme

Texas Aircraft Manufacturing has delivered its first new-generation Colt-SL S-LSA to Richard (Ricky) Youschak, of Gainesville, Florida.

TSB Outlines Its Role In The Investigation Of Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752

Will Act As An Expert And Accepted Iran's Invitation To Attend The Accident Site As Entitled In Annex 13 To The Convention On International Civil Aviation

Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) Chair Kathy Fox today provided an update on the TSB's role in the investigation of Ukrainian International Airlines flight 752 in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.

Spirit AeroSystems To Idle 2,800 Workers In Wichita

Cuts Jobs Due To Expected Lower Levels Of 737 MAX Production

Spirit AeroSystems has issued a notice under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of layoffs affecting approximately 2,800 employees at its Wichita, Kansas facility. Spirit is taking this action because of the 737 MAX production suspension and ongoing uncertainty regarding the timing of when production will resume and the level of production when it does resume.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.14.20)

"I'm honored to lead the talented people of Boeing as we face our challenges. Working together, we will strengthen our safety culture, improve transparency and rebuild trust with our customers, regulators, suppliers and the flying public." Source: New Boeing CEO David L. Calhoun.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.14.20): Flight Information Service

A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.14.20)

Astronaut's Blood Clot Treated By Doctors On Earth

From Fox News, scientists have described how, for the first time, a space station astronaut’s blood clot was successfully treated by doctors more than 200 miles away on Earth.

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