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September 26, 2016

Airborne 09.26.16: SpaceX Accident Details, Bell V-247 'Vigilant', Blues Cancel

Also: Tracey Curtis-Taylor, RC Saab Gripen, Kodiak, Airbus Subsidies, Worcester Reg'l Airport, MedEvac Foundation, Predator-Series

As promised, SpaceX is starting to reveal details of their investigation into the catastrophic loss on September 1 of a Falcon 9, its payload and other damage to the launch complex. SpaceX said in part, "At this stage of the investigation, preliminary review of the data and debris suggests that a large breach in the cryogenic helium system of the second stage liquid oxygen tank took place. All plausible causes are being tracked in an extensive fault tree and

Airborne 09.26.16: SpaceX Accident Details, Bell V-247 'Vigilant', Blues Cancel

Also: Tracey Curtis-Taylor, RC Saab Gripen, Kodiak, Airbus Subsidies, Worcester Reg'l Airport, MedEvac Foundation, Predator-Series

As promised, SpaceX is starting to reveal details of their investigation into the catastrophic loss on September 1 of a Falcon 9, its payload and other damage to the launch complex. SpaceX said in part, "At this stage of the investigation, preliminary review of the data and debris suggests that a large breach in the cryogenic helium system of the second stage liquid oxygen tank took place. All plausible causes are being tracked in an extensive fault tree and carefully investigated. Through the fault tree and data review process, we have exonerated any connection with last year’s CRS-7 mishap.” Speaking before an audience of aviation

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Botswana Department Of Wildlife And National Parks Takes Delivery Of Kodiak

Aircraft Will Be Key Asset In Anti-Poaching Efforts

The Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism in Botswana has taken delivery of a new Quest Kodiak airplane during an official ceremony held Tuesday in Gaborone, Botswana. The aircraft will be used by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.

New ANG RPA Facility Opened In Battle Creek, MI

Ribbon Is Cut On Drone Command Center Saturday

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently at the Air National Guard base in Battle Creek, MI marking the opening of a new command center for the MQ-9 Reaper Remote Piloted Aircraft.

FlightSafety International Promotes Willy Vargas

Named Director, Sales For Latin America And The Caribbean

FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Willy Vargas has been promoted to Director, Sales for Latin America and the Caribbean. He is responsible for FlightSafety’s training sales and business development activities in the region.

FL Technics Adds Wide-Body Airbus A330 To Its CAMO Capabilities

Offers Multiple Engineering Services To Operators Of The Aircraft

MRO service provider FL Technics has further expanded the range of its Continuous Airworthiness Management capabilities by adding Airbus A330 aircraft type to its EASA Part M approval.

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Angel MedFlight Granted Specialty Care Certifications For Air Medical Transport

Flight Nurses And Paramedics Complete Program

Angel MedFlight's team of flight nurses and paramedics have earned specialty care credentials for medical flights, exceeding required certification standards.

FlightSafety International Promotes Brady Peikert

Named Assistant Manager, Orlando Learning Center

FlightSafety International has promoted Brady Peikert to the position of Assistant Manager of the company’s Learning Center in Orlando, FL.

Rectrix Designates Worcester Regional Airport As Its New Maintenance Base

Will Relocate Its Fleet To The New Facility

Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services has selected Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) as the maintenance base-of-operations. Rectrix will locate its fleet at the company’s new state-of-the-art Aerodrome facility at KORH which was formally opened in 2015 and built to service all small and large general aviation and corporate aircraft. Rectrix currently operates a fleet of Bombardier Challenger 604, Challenger 300 and Lear 45XR private jets.

JSSI Aligns Team For Future Growth

Joy Nebel, James Stovall Assume New Leadership Roles – Don Strench Joins Team

Jet Support Services (JSSI) has announced two key promotions and one new addition to its staff. Joy Nebel has been named Senior Vice President Client and Administrative Services, and James Stovall was recently promoted to Vice President, Pricing & Program Development. Also, industry veteran Don Strench has joined JSSI as the new Vice President - Financial Planning and Analysis.

Illinois Resident Fights $50 Dollar Drone Fine

Says City Improperly Cited Him For Flying His Aircraft

The village of South Elgin, IL west of Chicago passed a law in February requiring drone pilots to obtain a permit before flying their aircraft over public parks, but the first person cited under the ordinance has hired a lawyer to fight the $50 dollar fine imposed by the village.

Ethiopian Airlines' Aviation Academy Employs EDM Training Simulators

Will Help Train Cabin Crews In Africa In Emergency Operations, Cabin Services

Training simulator company EDM has announced that Ethiopian Airlines' new aviation academy has been fitted out with a range of its cabin crew training simulators.

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Contract For F-35 Pilot Masks Valued At $82.4 Million

Gentex Will Provide Chemical And Biological Protection Systems For Pilots

The Army Contracting Command has awarded a contract valued at $82.4 million to Gentex for F-35 masks and life support systems.

EAN Aviation Restores FBO Radio Frequency In Lagos

FBO Had Been Badly Damaged In A Torrential Rainstorm Last Winter

EAN Aviation, the Lagos-based business aviation services company has confirmed it has reactivated its FBO radio frequency. The base radio, which is located at EAN’s FBO in Lagos, Nigeria was badly damaged in a torrential rainstorm last winter and since then EAN have been working tirelessly to restore connectivity.

Aero-TV: Starting 'em Young - Aero-Education for K-12 Students

The Aspen Aerospace Alliance Motivate Students towards STEM Subjects…

Here’s a video that runs a little longer than our normal Aero-Minute because it’s a subject that’s fascinating and could make a difference in the lives of children in our school systems. This video is about an organization called the ‘Aspen Aerospace Alliance’ that has set a goal to bring aviation into the lives of schoolchildren ranging from elementary through high school.

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Aero-TV: Starting 'em Young - Aero-Education for K-12 Students

The Aspen Aerospace Alliance Motivate Students towards STEM Subjects…

Here’s a video that runs a little longer than our normal Aero-Minute because it’s a subject that’s fascinating and could make a difference in the lives of children in our school systems. This video is about an organization called the ‘Aspen Aerospace Alliance’ that has set a goal to bring aviation into the lives of schoolchildren ranging from elementary through high school.

SpaceX On Track To Determining AMOS-6/Falcon 9 Accident Cause

'Anomaly' Resulted In Loss of Rocket, Payload and Extensive Launch Complex Damage

As promised, SpaceX is starting to reveal details of their investigation into the catastrophic loss of a Falcon 9, its payload and other damage to the launch complex. According to SpaceX, "Three weeks ago, SpaceX experienced an anomaly at our Launch Complex 40 (LC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. This resulted in the loss of one of our Falcon 9 rockets and its payload. The Accident Investigation Team (AIT), composed of SpaceX, the FAA, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and industry experts, are currently scouring through approximately 3,000 channels of engineering data along with video, audio and imagery. The timeline of the event is extremely short – from first signs of an anomaly to

AeroSports Update: EAA Surpasses 200,000 Members

The Association Continues To Grow And Engage Flying Enthusiasts

EAA has reached a major milestone, as the association has surpassed 200,000 members. It appears that more and more pilots are finding EAA represents their kind of flying more than ever before.

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WTO Confirms EU Failed Comply With Rulings Against European Subsidies To Airbus

Condemns Additional Launch Aid To A350

A World Trade Organization compliance panel has ruled that the European Union has failed to comply with its obligation to remedy the massive subsidies European governments have provided to create and sustain Airbus for more than 40 years.

State Department Approves Possible KC-46A Aerial Refueling Aircraft For Japan

Estimated Cost Of The Sale Is $1.9 Billion For Aircraft, Training And Support

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $1.9 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.

Airbus Group Opens Leadership University In Toulouse

More Than 20,000 Employees Per Year Have Access To Key Development Programs

Airbus Group has inaugurated a main campus in Toulouse-Blagnac for the company’s newly established Leadership University, which is unique in its mission and international set-up.

Klyde Morris (09.26.16)

Klyde Can't Miss The 'TSA Obnoxious Olympics'

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Bombardier Business Aircraft Reorganizes Leadership Team

Three Executives Appointed To New Positions Within The Company

Bombardier Business Aircraft has announced strategic changes to its leadership team and organizational structure. The changes, which take effect immediately, are designed to optimize functional alignment and strengthen the company's customer experience.

Aireon, FlightAware Partner to Launch GlobalBeacon Airline Solution

Provides ICAO Airline Flight Tracking Compliance

Aireon LLC and FlightAware have announced a new partnership and the launch of GlobalBeacon, a solution providing airlines with 100 percent global flight tracking. GlobalBeacon is designed to ensure airlines are in compliance with Global Aeronautical Distress Safety System (GADSS) recommendations and requirements.

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Airborne 09.23.16: GA Pilot Sues SFO, Drone Legalities, EAA Hall Of Fame

Also: Zenith Open Hangar Days, KSMO Nonsense, Recalled Devices, Piper M600, 800th TBM, NASAO, Commercial Space

The pilot of the last piston airplane based at San Francisco International Airport has sued the airport, claiming he is being pressured to move his Cessna 182 to a new home base. Courthouse News Service reports that Robert Reinheimer says in his suit that his flight privileges were illegally suspended by then-airport director John Martin for alleged safety violations. Those allegations were determined to be unfounded by the FAA. However, it’s reported that Reinheimer

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.26.16): Downburst

Downburst A strong downdraft which induces an outburst of damaging winds on or near the ground. Damaging winds, either straight or curved, are highly divergent. The sizes of downbursts vary from 1/2 mile or less to more than 10 miles. An intense downburst often causes widespread damage. Damaging winds, lasting 5 to 30 minutes, could reach speeds as high as 120 knots.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.26.16)

Aero Linx: The Regional Airline Association (RAA) The Regional Airline Association (RAA) provides a unified voice of advocacy for North American regional airlines aimed at promoting a safe, reliable, and robust regional airline industry. The RAA serves as an important support network connecting regional airlines, industry business partners, and government regulators in bolstering the industry; as well as promoting regional airline interests in a changing business and policy environment.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.26.16)

"At this stage of the investigation, preliminary review of the data and debris suggests that a large breach in the cryogenic helium system of the second stage liquid oxygen tank took place. All plausible causes are being tracked in an extensive fault tree and carefully investigated. Through the fault tree and data review process, we have exonerated any connection with last year’s CRS-7 mishap." Source: From a SpaceX update concerning their investigation into the loss of a Falcon 9, its AMOS-6 payload and the resulting damage to the launch facility.

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