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October 12, 2019

ALPA Blasts FAA For Failure To Implement Secondary Flight Deck Barriers

Creation Of A Rule Was Mandated In The 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is strongly criticizing the FAA for its failure to meet a crucial deadline to enhance aviation safety and security. In last year’s FAA reauthorization, Congress mandated that the agency issue a rule by October 5, 2019 to require the installation of secondary flight deck barriers on all new passenger aircraft.

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NASA’s Supersonic X-59 QueSST Coming Together At Famed Factory

Being Assembled At The Iconic Skunk Works In The California High Desert

In the high desert of California, where some of the most important aircraft in aviation history have been built and flown, the next airplane destined to take its place among those aeronautical icons continues to take shape on a legendary factory floor.

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Terra Drone Launches UAV AI-Based Solution For Power Asset Inspection

Developed After Inspecting Over 56,000 Miles Of Power Lines By BVLOS

Industrial drone solution provider Terra Drone Corporation has launched a new UAV and AI-based solution set for the maintenance of power transmission and distribution equipment. The solution was developed based on the market gaps identified after inspecting over 56,000 miles of power lines by BVLOS throughout the world.

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Air Force Stands Up New Advanced Aircraft PEO

Created To Transform The Next Generation Air Dominance Program Into The Air Force’s Digital Century Series Initiative

Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, officially stood up the Program Executive Office for Advanced Aircraft during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Oct. 2.

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NASA Tests Mars 2020 Rover Tests Descent-Stage Separation

Rover And Descent Stage Will Be Shipped To Florida This Winter

Engineers and technicians working on the assembly and testing of the Mars 2020 spacecraft have recently completed a successful separation test at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.

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Puerto Rico Tourism Company Welcomes Tropic Ocean Airways' Seaplanes

Will Establish A Seaplane Base In San Juan

The executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (CTPR), Carla Campos, welcomed Tropic Ocean Airways to Puerto Rico during a press event held recently in Bahía Urbana. The chief executive officer of the airline, Rob Ceravolo, and the president of the Caribbean division and general counsel, Bryan Winters, discussed details about the start of its operations on the Island and plans to establish a base of amphibious airplanes in Puerto Rico.

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NASA Smallsats Can Aid Hurricane Forecasts With GPS

CYGNSS Fleet Was Launched In 2016

Eight briefcase-size satellites flying in a row may be key to improving forecasts of a hurricane's wind speed - detecting whether it will make landfall as a Category 1 or a Category 5. NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) fleet, launched in 2016, was designed to show whether the same GPS signals your phone uses for navigation can be used to measure winds deep within a hurricane or typhoon. The answer appears to be a resounding yes.

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AAR Expands Component Repair Services With BAE Systems

Providing Additional Regional Jet Program Support

AAR has expanded its Component Repair and overhaul services with BAE Systems Regional Aircraft to include a wider range of components for its regional jet support programs.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.12.19)

“ALPA is deeply disappointed in the FAA’s blatant stalling on this important issue. Airline pilots have been advocating for this safe, cost-effective, and efficient way to protect the flight deck, and we were pleased last year when Congress passed a law mandating the installation of these barriers." Source: Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA president.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.12.19): Monitor

(When used with communication transfer) listen on a specific frequency and stand by for instructions. Under normal circumstances do not establish communications.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.12.19)

Kentucky Aviation Association

The Kentucky Aviation Association is a non-profit corporation organized under the 501(c)(6) federal tax code. They foster and promote aviation facilities, safety, industry, business, recreation, and aerospace education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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