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November 04, 2019

Airborne 11.04.19: DA50-RG 1st Flt, KSMO Wastes $$, Zenith Workshops

Also: Mohawk Down, Cuba Ban, K-MAX Helicopter, Updated FAA Helicopter Handbook

In April 2019 at AERO Friedrichshafen, Diamond Aircraft announced changes on the DA50 program, including a new engine concept with the 300 hp Continental CD-300 and retractable gear. On Thursday, the airplane flew for the first time. "The first flight was conducted by the crew as planned and all systems were working as expected," said Sören Pedersen, Head of Flight Test, Diamond Aircraft Austria. "Since all new elements are already well known from other aircraft out of the Diamond aircraft family, the DA50 made a very mature impression from the first lift off on. A first cruise performance test point showed that the expectation could be met easily. The DA50 showed a good agility an

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Commercial Helicopter Market Worth $6.9 Billion By 2025

Grand View Research Forecasts A CAGR Of 3.8 Percent

The global commercial helicopter market size is expected to reach $6.92 billion by 2025, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.8 percent over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Factors such as the growth in oil and gas exploration activities and rising demand for air ambulances in medical evacuation are expected to drive the market. Increasing popularity of rotorcraft for commercial applications in the countries from Middle East and Asia Pacific coupled with its success in western countries, is anticipated the further propel the growth.

Helvetic Airways Receives Its First E190-E2 Jet

Has 11 Additional Aircraft On Order

In a ceremony held at its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Helvetic Airways officially received its first E190-E2 jet from Embraer. The airline has a contract for a firm order of 12 jets of this model, and purchase rights for a further 12 E190-E2, with conversion rights to the E195-E2, bringing the total potential order up to 24 E-Jets E2s.

A Cross-Center Collaboration Leads To An Aerogel Based Aircraft Antenna

Designed To Minimize Drag To Gain Efficiency Compared To A Conventional Satellite Dish

NASA’s four aeronautics research centers collaborated to create a new lightweight antenna to boost aircraft and antenna performance.

Updated FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook Includes Vuichard Safety Maneuver

Vortex Ring Recovery Technique Officially Acknowledged By The Agency

The FAA released an update of the Helicopter Flying Handbook including the Vuichard Safety Technique of the Vortex Ring State Recovery for the first time in October.

NASA Selects Minority-Serving Institutions To Advance Aerospace Manufacturing

Will Provide Almost $1.5 Million To Fund Curriculum-Based Learning, Research, Training, Internships, And Apprenticeships

The Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) of NASA's Office of STEM Engagement is partnering with the agency's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate to provide students at minority-serving institutions the education and experience needed to help address manufacturing needs in the U.S. aerospace sector.

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UNOOSA And Airbus Announce Opportunity For Utilizing Airbus Bartolomeo Platform

Partnership Will Contribute To The UN Sustainable Development Goals

At the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Washington D.C., the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Airbus issued an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for utilizing the Airbus Bartolomeo external platform on the International Space Station (ISS) for missions in the space environment.

U.S. Navy Submarine Resupplied By Drone

Five-Pound Payload Carried To The USS Hawaii Of The Coast Of Oahu

Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) in partnership with the University of Hawaii, tested their unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities by delivering supplies onto a submarine off the coast of Oahu, Oct. 10.

New ForeFlight Release Includes High Resolution Basemap

Shows Detailed Coastlines, Terrain Peaks, Roads, and More

ForeFlight’s new High Resolution Basemap dramatically improves the level of detail visible on the map. View detailed coastlines for rivers, lakes, and oceans to help with visual navigating, and new terrain peak markers with elevation labels for greater terrain awareness.

Dozens Of Unmanned Vehicles Deliver Unique Performance In DARPA Test

The System's Open Architecture Was Key To Its Success In A Mock City Environment

Northrop Grumman Corporation demonstrated progress toward successful heterogeneous unmanned vehicle (UxV) swarming with the test of Rapid Integration Swarm Ecosystem (RISE) at the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) second field experiment.

Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone Aims To Build China's Aerotropolis

Would Include Multiple High-Tech Projects

The Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone established an international experts committee during a talent recruitment event held in Zhengzhou, the capital city of central China's Henan Province, aiming at building an Aerotropolis with multiple high-tech projects.

Air Center Helicopters Signs HCare Smart Contract For Airbus H225 Fleet

Ten Helicopters To Be Covered By Tailored Material Support Packages

Air Center Helicopters, Inc (ACHI) has signed a set of HCare Smart parts-by-the-hour contracts for 10 of its Airbus H225 helicopters. These aircraft are currently in operation with the U.S. Armed Forces for passenger transport, Special Operations Forces training, vertical replenishment and casualty evacuation missions.

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Caerdav Signs MoU With MOBH Group

Will Develop A Major Aviation Center In South Wales

Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and pilot training company Caerdav has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai-based MOBH Group which will see millions of dollars pumped into developing new training and maintenance facilities at its South Wales headquarters.

FAA Proposes AD For Multiple Experimental And Restricted Category Helicopters

Follows Several Reports Of The Failure Of Tail Boom Attachments

The FAA has proposed a new AD for Model EH-1H, EH-1X, HH-1H, HH-1N, UH-1D, UH-1M, UH-1N, and UH-1V helicopters operating under experimental airworthiness certificates; and for restricted category type certificated Model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B without STC No. SR00026DE installed, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P helicopters. The FAA plans to publish separate rulemaking to address Model UH-1B with STC No. SR00026DE installed.

Drone Delivery Canada To Establish Airport Hub

Announces Commercial Agreement With Edmonton International Airport For The Project

Drone Delivery Canada has entered into a commercial agreement with the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (“ERAA”), operating Edmonton International Airport (“EIA”) and Villeneuve Airport, for the purpose of establishing the world’s first airport drone delivery hub, at Edmonton International Airport using DDC’s proprietary drone delivery platform.

FAA Identifies Issue With Some Avidyne SkyTrax Systems

Certain Software Revisions May Cause Traffic To Not Display

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) to inform owners and operators of an issue with certain Avidyne SkyTrax6XXA (TAS6XXA) series traffic advisory system flight software versions that may cause traffic to not display on an interfaced display system.

Primoco Tests Latest Version Of UAV Navigation’s Flight Control System

Allows Standard Runway Landings Without The Need To Install Bulky, Expensive Extra Equipment

For fixed wing UAVs operating from traditional runways, the landing maneuver is usually the most challenging and critical stage of any flight.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Powered Parachute Accident

Pilot Was Fatally Injured When Aircraft Impacted Terrain

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred in the desert near Moore, UT. The pilot of the Buckeye Industries Breeze powered parachute, N582UT, was fatally injured in the accident.

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Klyde Morris (11.04.19)

Klyde Seems To Be Missing The Fun...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Air Premia Announces Commitment For Five Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets

New Korean Carrier To Bolster Future Fleet With Five Additional 787-9 Dreamliners

Korean startup airline Air Premia plans to buy five 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes, following an agreement to lease three 787-9 jets from Air Lease Corporation earlier this year. Air Premia, which plans to launch operations in 2020 is poised to become South Korea's second Dreamliner operator.

Airborne 11.01.19: Piper M600 SLS, SWAPA Refutes Lav Story, Blumenthal Attacks

Also: DJI Intro's Mavic Mini, Soloy Purchased, USAF Delivers Humanitarian Aid, EAA Builder’s Log

Piper Aircraft has announced the next generation M Series aircraft – the M600 SLS, standard equipped with the new HALO Safety System. It will now also be the first general aviation aircraft in the world to be certified with Autoland capability. The HALO Safety System is a compilation of technologies unique to the M600 SLS and its avionics suite. The system includes Auto-throttle, Emergency Descent Mode, Enhanced Stability and Protection, Surface Watch, Safe Taxi, Flight Stream connectivity

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.04.19): Execute Missed Approach

Execute Missed Approach Instructions issued to a pilot making an instrument approach which means continue inbound to the missed approach point and execute the missed approach procedure as described on the Instrument Approach Procedure Chart or as previously assigned by ATC. The pilot may climb immediately to the altitude specified in the missed approach procedure upon making a missed approach. No turns should be initiated prior to reaching the missed approach point. When conducting an ASR or PAR approach, execute the assigned missed approach procedure immediately upon receiving instructions to “execute missed approach.”

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.04.19)

Aero Linx: The Canadian Aviation Historical Society Our Society is the world's premier organization dedicated to the preservation of Canada's diverse aviation heritage. Now well into our 5th decade, the Canadian Aviation Historical Society is the oldest and largest organization in the world dedicated to the celebration and documentation of Canada's flying heritage. Members receive the CAHS Journal, Canada's premier aviation history magazine, regular newsletters, and an invitation to participate in frequent local and annual national events.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.04.19)

“As the only Swiss airline to operate Embraer aircraft, Helvetic Airways already stands out from the competition. And, with our state-of-the-art E190-E2, it now has the perfect aircraft, in terms of environmental sustainability and to maximize the profitability of its flight operations.” Source: Martyn Holmes, Vice President Europe, Russia & Central Asia, Embraer Commercial Aviation, commenting after a ceremony held at its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, in which Helvetic Airways officially received its first E190-E2 jet from Embraer. The airline has a contract for a firm order of 12 jets of this model, and purchase rights for a further 12 E190-E2, with conversion rights to the E195-E2, bringing the total potentia

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