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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

Also: NBAA Webcast Schedule, Ford Drone, NATS Drone Course, Drone Saves Boy, Store Stops UAV Sales

Unfortunately; quite a few lawmakers seem to think they know more about how to regulate aviation than the FAA... and based on several recent actions, it appears that they may be in serious error. The errant legislation would institute controls above and beyond, or in defiance of, those imposed by the FAA. The aerial know-it-all, this time, is a Republican Senator from Utah by the name of Mike Lee. The Senator is introducing a bill that would allow states, cities, and even Native American tribes, to take co

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European Airline Customer Agreements Highlight Strong Demand For Boeing Solution Sets

Boeing has announced multiple digital flight operation and supply chain management solution agreements with European airline customers to continue supporting the growing services demand.

Allows Students To Complete Courses Six Weeks Earlier Than Normal

With inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci, the 23rd Flying Training Squadron is transforming the learning environment with the intent of developing better trained vertical-lift aviators prepared to conduct combat search and rescue, homeland security and special operations missions.

Ford Patents Drone To Be Deployed From Car's Trunk

Touted As A Safety Device In The Patent Application

Ford Motor Company has been granted a patent for a drone to be stored and deployed in the trunk of its cars, according to an application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office.

Flew Helicopters And Tomcats In The U.S. Navy

Piper Aircraft has appointed former NASA Astronaut and Aeronautical Engineer, Captain Winston Scott to its Board of Directors effective October 10, 2019.

Agreement Signed For New Facility At Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company EHang has signed an agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) to establish a command-and-control center to manage unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Center Serves As Collaboration Space For Boeing Data Scientists, Engineers And Defense Customers

Boeing has launched a collaboration space that allows global defense customers to work alongside Boeing data scientists and engineers to uncover opportunities for operational improvement, as well as cost savings and efficiency gains, by examining fleet data.

Authorized To Work On CASA 212, Jetstream 31, And Metro/Merlin propellers

Dowty Propellers has signed an agreement establishing Pacific Propeller International (PPI) as a Dowty authorized repair and overhaul facility for Dowty’s metal-bladed propellers installed on the CASA 212 (R334), Jetstream 31(R333), Merlin (R324) and Metro/Merlin aircraft (R321).

Estimated Cost Of The Package In $234 Million

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for twelve (12) T-6C Texan trainer aircraft and related equipment and support for an estimated cost of $234 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.

Southwest Airlines Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Hosts Second Annual Career Day For Students In The Bridges From School To Work Program

Southwest Airlines kicked off National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by hosting the 2nd annual Career Day for students in the Bridges from School to Work Program (“Bridges”). Bridges helps young adults with disabilities prepare for the workplace and find jobs with companies looking for qualified, entry-level applicants.

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Cites Information Presented By BALPA, Others

A report released by the U.K. House of Commons Science and Technology Committee indicates that helicopters are the manned aircraft at the greatest risk from consumer drones.

Joins Junior Achievement Of Central Indiana’s BizTown

Republic Airways is the newest thing in town — Junior Achievement BizTown, that is. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, Republic Airways and Junior Achievement of Central Indiana hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a Republic Airways and LIFT Academy Hangar in BizTown, a work-readiness interactive experience in Indianapolis for 10,000 central Indiana grade school students who pass through its doors each year.

Succeeds Former Astronaut Kenneth Bowersox, Who Has Been Acting Associate Administrator Since July

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Wednesday named Douglas Loverro as the agency’s new associate administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. Loverro succeeds former astronaut Kenneth Bowersox, who has been acting associate administrator since July.

HAI Closing Application Process For The Position Of President / CEO

Application Deadline Is This Weekend

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) announces that it will stop accepting applications for the position of president and CEO of the member-based organization effective October 20, 2019. Current President and CEO Matthew Zuccaro announced his retirement earlier this summer, effective in June 2020.

Startup Leverages Physics-Based Simulation Models To Deliver The Next Generation Of Turbomachinery

Turbotech is leveraging Ansys' industry-leading simulation solutions to transform aeronautical propulsion. Through the Ansys Startup Program, Turbotech is developing an energy storage system capable of powering the hybrid-electric aircraft of the future.

Embracing The Critical Issue Of Business Aviation's Talent Shortage

Aerospace insurance provider Global Aerospace has announced the 2020 SM4 Aviation Safety Program. The newly refreshed program will include an emphasis on the critical issue of business aviation's talent shortage which creates challenges in attracting, mentoring and retaining professionals who can safely manage, maintain, service and fly business aircraft.

Also: No Drones at Balloon Fiesta, Drone Finds 'Miracle Dog', NASA And Uber, Aero-TV: Senator Inhofe

In one of the most questionable moves made by the FAA under the leadership of a new Administrator, the world of model aviation has been targeted for questionable new restrictions. AMA, after extremely aggressive efforts, is clearly shocked at the decision... as are we. The FAA unexpectedly informed AMA that, contrary to earlier commitments to the organization, the agency is planning to limit all recreational model aircraft operations to 400 feet in controlled airspace and there will be no exceptions. Alt

"There has been no testing of a drone against a large commercial high bypass jet engine—none at all. Anecdotal evidence suggests that it would cause a catastrophic failure, causing a blade to shed and not to be contained within the engine cell." Source: Capt. Tim Pottage, BALPA Communications & External Relations Sub-Committee Chairman.

A specified location, identified by visual or other means, in the vicinity of which the position of an aircraft in flight is maintained in accordance with air traffic control clearances.

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

Also: NBAA Webcast Schedule, Ford Drone, NATS Drone Course, Drone Saves Boy, Store Stops UAV Sales

European Airline Customer Agreements Highlight Strong Demand For Boeing Solution Sets

Allows Students To Complete Courses Six Weeks Earlier Than Normal

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Touted As A Safety Device In The Patent Application

Flew Helicopters And Tomcats In The U.S. Navy

Agreement Signed For New Facility At Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Center Serves As Collaboration Space For Boeing Data Scientists, Engineers And Defense Customers

Authorized To Work On CASA 212, Jetstream 31, And Metro/Merlin propellers

Estimated Cost Of The Package In $234 Million

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Hosts Second Annual Career Day For Students In The Bridges From School To Work Program

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Cites Information Presented By BALPA, Others

Joins Junior Achievement Of Central Indiana’s BizTown

Succeeds Former Astronaut Kenneth Bowersox, Who Has Been Acting Associate Administrator Since July

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Startup Leverages Physics-Based Simulation Models To Deliver The Next Generation Of Turbomachinery

Embracing The Critical Issue Of Business Aviation's Talent Shortage

Also: No Drones at Balloon Fiesta, Drone Finds 'Miracle Dog', NASA And Uber, Aero-TV: Senator Inhofe

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