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October 16, 2019

Airborne 10.16.19: Sikorsky RAIDER X, Learjet 75, ADS-B Rebates

Also: Gone West-Alexei Leonov, STOL ATR 42-600S, AEA Connect Conference, Boeing BoD Turmoil

Sikorski has just introduced RAIDER X. They call this bird an “agile, lethal and survivable compound coaxial helicopter.” The Raider X program offers provides increased performance including; highly responsive maneuverability, enhanced low-speed hover, off-axis hover, and level acceleration and braking. While state-of-the-art digital design and manufacturing is already in use on other Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky production programs such as CH-53K, CH-148 and F-35; this program will reportedly enable the Army to not only lower the acquisition cost, but enable rapid, affordable upgrades to stay ahead of the evolving threat. Bombardier will showcase the new Learjet 75 Liberty, w

Sikorsky Ceremony Showcases New Combat Rescue Helicopter

U.S. Air Force: 'We Pick Up Heroes And They Deserve Every Technology Advantage We Can Give Them'

Sikorsky showcased the next generation Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) during a recent ceremony at its Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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NASA Administrator Briefed On X-57 Mod II

Bridenstine Visited Armstrong Flight Research Center Earlier This Month

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine got a firsthand look at the agency’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell in its first of three configurations as an electric aircraft, following the vehicle’s Oct. 2 delivery to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.

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Verizon Skyward & Southern Company Conduct BVLOS Testing At NY UAS Test Site

Drones Being Tested For A Variety Of Tasks

Skyward, a Verizon company, recently met with Southern Company and representatives from Hitec at the New York UAS Test Site in Rome, NY to conduct multiple BVLOS drone test flights.

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XAG Drone Fleets Take Off For Large-Scale Cotton Defoliation Operation

Third Consecutive Year For The Operation In Xinjiang, China

Agriculture technology company XAG has initiated its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) spraying operation - "Take Off for Harvest Time" for the third consecutive year in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Since late August, over 1500 drone pilots and 1000 crop protection teams with approximately 3000 sets of XAG P Series Plant Protection UAS have convened in Xinjiang to help local cotton growers spray defoliant and boost crop yields.

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Airbus And Air Austral Sign A Purchase Agreement For Three A220s

Becomes The First A220 Customer Based In The Indian Ocean Region

Air Austral, France’s Réunion Island-based airline, has signed a firm order for three A220 aircraft, Airbus’ newest family member. With this order Air Austral becomes the first A220 customer based in the Indian Ocean region. Benefitting from a 20 percent reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions, the A220s will enable Air Austral to reduce its costs and carbon footprint on international routes in the region.

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Tyndall AFB Continues Rebuild Effort One Year After Hurricane Michael

Base Is Preparing To Take On A New Mission Consistent With The Long-Range Goals Of The Air Force

In the early hours of Oct. 10, 2018, many communities in Northwest Florida prepared for a storm expected to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane.

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SWAPA: Boeing 737 MAX Probably Won't Return To Service Before February

Adds One More Month To Its Previous Projection

The union representing pilots flying for Southwest Airlines now believes it will be February before the airline returns its Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to service.

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Leonardo Promotes Helicopters, Defence Electronics At Seoul ADEX 2019

AW159 Helicopter Is Center Stage At The Event

Leonardo is attending the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2019 (ADEX) and will be demonstrating the successes of its existing products in the Republic of Korea (RoK). In addition, Leonardo will be promoting new solutions aiming to meet the Country’s demanding requirements for technology and industry cooperation.

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Boeing Building The Future Of Space At International Astronautical Congress 2019

Exhibition And Symposium In Washington, D.C. To Feature Starliner Simulator And Astrovan Crew Transport

Boeing will participate in International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2019 next week at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., to celebrate our shared mission with NASA and global partners in this new age of space exploration and transformation.

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Bone Fragments May Provide Clues To Fate Of Amelia Earhart

Sent To University Of South Florida For DNA Analysis

Bone fragments found at a museum on the Pacific Island of Tarawa, Kiribati may provide clues to the fate of Amelia Earhart, who went missing in 1937 during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe.

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Aero-TV: ERAU’s Otto Maytag - The 2019 Bob Hoover Presidential Scholarship

One Of Four Winners Of A 2019 Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation Scholarship
 
The recipients of the 2019 Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation scholarship were announced at AirVenture 2019. One of those to be recognized was Otto Maytag, a sophomore at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University studying at the Prescott, AZ campus.

Airborne 10.14.19: SJ30i 1st Flight!, Stolen Plane, Balloon Instructor

Also: AirShow Racing Series, Women In Aviation Advisory Board, Rolls-Royce RR300, Delta Flies 120 Girls To NASA

A much upgraded version of the speedy SJ30i light bizjet has taken to the skies... just in time to be able to strut its stuff for the upcoming NBAA Convention next week in Las Vegas, NV. SyberJet Aircraft’s SJ30i successfully completed the first flight of its SJ30i aircraft featuring an all-new cockpit based around the Honeywell Epic 2.0 avionics suite. The flight was conducted out of its Engineering and Product Development Center at the San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) and kicke

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Aero-TV: ERAU’s Otto Maytag - The 2019 Bob Hoover Presidential Scholarship

One Of Four Winners Of A 2019 Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation Scholarship

The recipients of the 2019 Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation scholarship were announced at AirVenture 2019. One of those to be recognized was Otto Maytag, a sophomore at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University studying at the Prescott, AZ campus. Maytag will receive a $25,000 scholarship presented through the Foundation and The Citation Jet Pilot's Association (CJP). In partnership with EARU and the CJP, the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation has annually presented Embry-Riddle students with scholarships to pursue careers in aviation since 2013.

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JATR Report On 737 MAX Finds Fault With FAA, Boeing

Panel Found FAA's 'Limited Involvement' Led To Its Inability To Properly Assess The MCAS System

The 737 MAX Joint Authorities Technical Review (JATR) report released by the FAA late last week finds fault with the agency and Boeing for issues with the MCAS which led to two fatal accidents earlier this year.

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Swiss Grounds A220 Fleet

Cites 'Technical Problems' With Pratt & Whitney Engines

Lufthansa group airline Swiss has grounded its fleet of A220 short-haul airliners citing "technical irregularities" with the Pratt & Whitney engines powering the aircraft.

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From B-17G Accident In Connecticut

Pilot Replied That The Airplane Had A 'Rough Mag' On The No. 4 Engine

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from the accident which occurred October 2 involving a Collings Foundation B-17 on a Living History flight during the organization's "Wings of Freedom" tour. Seven people were fatally injured in the accident, which occurred at Bradley International Airport (KBDL), Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

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EASA Certifies Bombardier’s Global 5500 and Global 6500 Jets

Aircraft To Make Public Debut On October 22 At NBAA-BACE Static Display In Las Vegas, Nevada

EASA has certified the two latest additions to the Bombardier Global family ... the Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets ... validating the requirement for the aircraft’s operation in the European Union. This certification comes on the heels of Transport Canada certification and entry-into-service on September 30.

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Gulfstream G500 Earns European Certification

EASA Certification Clears Way For EU Customer Deliveries

The Gulfstream G500 has received certification from the EASA, clearing the way for European Union registrations and customer deliveries.

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Avidyne Introduces Atlas Multifunction FMS For Business Aviation

Designed For Turbine-Class Aircraft And Helicopters

Avidyne Corporation has introduced their new dzus-mounted Avidyne Atlas multifunction flight management system for turbine-class aircraft and helicopters.

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Echodyne And AUVSI To Host Webinar

Will Cover Sensor Technologies That Create 3D Situational Awareness

Echodyne, a manufacturer of high-performance radars for government and commercial markets, will be hosting a webinar in collaboration with the AUVSI on October 16th at 3pm ET.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.16.19)

“Only after a faultless inspection will the aircraft return to regular flight operations.” Source: Statement from Swiss Airline concerning the grounding of its A220 fleet due to engine issues.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.16.19): Holding Fix

A specified fix identifiable to a pilot by NAVAIDs or visual reference to the ground used as a reference point in establishing and maintaining the position of an aircraft while holding.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.16.19)

SAIB Database

This database is a searchable repository of all Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs). You can look at the SAIBs by their SAIB Number, or by applicable Make and Model. For each SAIB, you can view a pdf copy.

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