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February 27, 2020

Airborne 02.26.20: Harriers 4 Sale!, FAA Nixing NOTAM Pubs, SpaceX Tourism

Also: Gone West: NASA's Katherine Johnson, Flying Without A License, Laser v Aircraft, FreeFlight Acquired

Courtesy Aircraft of Rockford, IL announced at the National Warbird Operators Conference a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: A three-aircraft Harrier package has been placed on the market. The three-aircraft package includes the world's only civilian “jump jet” harrier certified to be airworthy. In addition, the package also includes two additional aircraft; one TMK-8 dual controlled Harrier that is undergoing inspection for certification, and a GR-3 Harrier that is very complete and woul

AMA Drone Report 02.27.20: 30K+ RID NPRM Responses!, RID V GA?, FAA DAC

Also: ASTM Releases RID Standard, No More NOTAM Pubs, Battle Creek MI Drone Park, Australia Delays Drone Regs

William Zerby... Joel Keller... Sam Ackerman... These are but three of the 30000 names that are attached to overwhelmingly critical comments over the FAA’s misguided Remote ID NPRM. Spurred on by AMA, EAA and most other entities with an interest in the future of model aviation, if not all of aviation, the aviation community is coming together, aggressively. They are fighting what most consider to be draconian and unnecessary rule-making that would destroy much of the model aviation world..

AMA Drone Report 02.27.20: 30K+ RID NPRM Responses!, RID V GA?, FAA DAC

Also: ASTM Releases RID Standard, No More NOTAM Pubs, Battle Creek MI Drone Park, Australia Delays Drone Regs

William Zerby... Joel Keller... Sam Ackerman... These are but three of the 30000 names that are attached to overwhelmingly critical comments over the FAA’s misguided Remote ID NPRM. Spurred on by AMA, EAA and most other entities with an interest in the future of model aviation, if not all of aviation, the aviation community is coming together, aggressively. They are fighting what most consider to be draconian and unnecessary rule-making that would destroy much of the model aviation world... and further damage an entry level path to the full-scale aviation world. The final deadline for commentary occurs on March 2nd, despite some prominent attempts to get an extende

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Gone West: HAI Immediate Past President Matt Zuccaro

Led The Organization From 2005 Through January, 2020

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Matthew S. Zuccaro, the immediate past president and CEO of the association. Plans for services are still being determined and will be shared as soon as they are available.

Gulfstream To Expand In Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Company To Build Service Center, Add Jobs At Fort Worth Alliance Airport

Gulfstream will expand its operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area with the construction of a service center at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW). The facility, which will complement Gulfstream’s presence at Dallas Love Field, is expected to open by the fall of 2021 and will create approximately 50 new jobs.

Barrett Outlines Air Force Budget Priorities

Emphasized The Importance Of Space, Advancing New Capabilities For Warfighting

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett united Feb. 21 with secretaries from the other military services, pledging to work closely to fulfill the mandates of the National Defense Strategy as well as advancing new capabilities for warfighting, joint operations and ensuring superiority in space.

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AAR Signs Letter Of Intent With Air Canada To Add New Aircraft Types

Will Establish Airframe Maintenance Center Of Excellence At Trois-Rivières MRO location

AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, announced today that AAR Aircraft Services Trois-Rivières ULC (“AAR”) has entered into a letter of intent with Air Canada regarding a ten-year, renewable agreement for airframe maintenance.

FAA Proposes New AD For 737 MAX Airplanes

Focuses On Exterior Fairing Panels On The Top Of The Engine Nacelle And Strut

The FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. The proposed AD was prompted by a report that certain exterior fairing panels on the top of the engine nacelle and strut (the thumbnail fairing and mid strut fairing panels) may not have the quality of electrical bonding necessary to ensure adequate shielding of the underlying wiring from the electromagnetic effects of lightning strikes or high intensity radiated fields (HIRF), which could potentially lead to a dual engine power loss event from a critical lightning or HIRF exposure event.

GA-ASI Successfully Tests Air-To-Space Laser Communication System

First Such Demonstration From A MALE RPA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully ground tested its Airborne Laser Communication System (ALCoS) by establishing a link with a satellite in Geo-synchronous Earth Orbit (GEO). GA-ASI conducted the test with Tesat-Spacecom (TESAT), the leader of space-based laser communication (lasercom), using their GEO Laser Communication Terminal (LCT), the LCT 135. This was the first demonstration of an air-to-space lasercom system with Size, Weight and Power (SWAP) that is compatible with a Medium-altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).

Rare Three-Harrier Aircraft Package Available For Purchase

Includes Only Certified Airworthy Civilian Example Of The Aircraft

Courtesy Aircraft of Rockford, IL announced at the National Warbird Operators Conference a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: A three-aircraft Harrier package has been placed on the market.

UAVOS To Conduct SAR Maritime UAV Demonstrations At UMEX 2020

Intended To Prove The Advantages Of Using An Unmanned Helicopter For Maritime Patrolling

UAVOS has announced that it demonstrates with their partner ISR Unmanned Technology its joint ISR350-5 unmanned helicopter at UMEX 2020 conducting search and rescue maritime missions. During this demonstration the ISR350-5 UAV will be performing rescue tasks, dropping a life jacket into the water. In preparation for this, UAVOS has modified the lifejacket by fitting it with a water anchor.

Virgin Galactic Experiences 'Rocketing' Global Demand

Invites Aspiring Astronauts to Take 'One Small Step' With New $1000 Registration

Virgin Galactic Holdings has announced that, in preparation for the re-opening of spaceflight sales, it is introducing the One Small Step initiative. The company formally closed its doors to new ticket sales after its history-making first space flight in December 2018.

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Battle Creek MI Plans Drone Park At Executive Airport

Hopes To Attract Manufacturers Of Large UAVs

The executive director of Battle Creek, MI Executive Airport (KBTL) has big plans for the drone industry at the airport.

Surf Air Has Acquired Blackbird

Brands To Be Integrated Through The Course Of The Year

Surf Air has acquired BlackBird, a fast-growing aviation marketplace in California that has substantially changed how consumers book, buy, and share charter flights.

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AMA Drone Report 02.20.20: Aerobatic Drone, Michigan Ruling, AMA v SecTrans

Also: 19000 NPRM Comments, ABA on Drones, RID Flyer, DJI Releases RID Video

A drone capable of carrying a person and performing aerobatics has been built and flown by Drone Champions AG as a way to promote its Drone Champions League video game. The DCL has released a video of the drone flying in Croatia. While the aircraft is designed to carry a person, that person is not the pilot. The aircraft is intended to be flown from the ground. The so-called "Big Drone" is built around an all-carbon aerodynamically-faired frame with six arms supporting two coaxial rotors for a total of 12 rotors. After more than

Monetary Settlement Reached For FAA Whistleblower

U.S. Office Of Special Counsel Obtains $90K In Damages For Employee Who Faced Workplace Retaliation

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has announced a recent settlement agreement reached with the FAA, including $90,000 in compensatory damages, for an Aviation Safety Inspector who was retaliated against for blowing the whistle on unqualified flight safety inspectors.

ASTM Releases Standard For Drone Remote ID

Industry Expresses General Support For The Plan, Though Reservations Remain In Some Sectors

ASTM has published its proposed standard for drone Remote ID covering the performance requirements for remote identification (Remote ID) of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

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Boeing Nominates New Directors; Announces Director Retirements

Nominees Steve Mollenkopf And Akhil Johri Bring Significant Safety, Engineering, Software And Financial Experience

The Boeing Company Board of Directors has nominated Steve Mollenkopf and Akhil Johri to be elected as directors at the company's upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. The board also announced independent directors Edward Liddy and Mike Zafirovski will not stand for re-election and will retire from board service at the meeting.

Silver Airways Pilot Becomes First Female Captain To Fly ATR-600 In The U.S.

Captain Cindy Guay Leads First All-Female Flight Crew

Silver Airways, America’s leading independent regional airline, is proud to announce the history-making milestone appointment of Cindy Guay as the first female Captain to fly the ATR-600 series aircraft in the U.S., including both the ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600.

Camaraderie, Inspiration For Women Aviators During EAA WomenVenture

Activities For Women In Aviation Begin On July 20, Major Highlights On July 22

For the 13th consecutive year, the opportunity for women who love aviation to build camaraderie and open doors to mentorship and participation comes to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 during the EAA WomenVenture activities throughout the week.

NASC Continues Flight Operations For New Teros Group 4/5 UAV

NASC TEROS Group 4/5 UAV Continues Flight Tests On The Way To New Customer Delivery

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) has announced successful flight testing of the NASC TEROS Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Technology Demonstrator. The flight took place at the NASC Unmanned Aerial Systems Flight Operations and Training Center at the Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY. The TEROS UAV flew for approximately 1.5 hrs in both manual and autonomous flight profiles successfully testing the aircraft systems/avionics suite.

NBAA Issues 'Call For Ideas' For 2020 NBAA-BACE

Members Encouraged To Submit Ideas For Sessions On Timely And Relevant Topics

The NBAA is looking for ideas from its membership that will help the organization enhance the professional development offerings for the business aviation industry at the 2020 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.27.20)

"Remote ID standards also are critical for ensuring airspace safety by helping law enforcement identify and distinguish authorized UAS from those that may pose a security threat. While these voluntary standards provide guidance to the industry for remote ID, we urge the FAA to move as quickly as possible with rulemaking.” Source: AUVSI president and CEO Brian Wynne.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.27.20): Fix Balancing

A process whereby aircraft are evenly distributed over several available arrival fixes reducing delays and controller workload.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.27.20)

Eighth Air Force Historical Society

The Eighth Air Force Historical Society was created in 1975 to preserve the legacy of the "Mighty Eighth", and the part it played in American history during WW2.

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