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June 17, 2019

Airborne 06.17.19: Riley Flies!, An-124s Ordered Seized, Contaminated Fuel

Also: FAA Revokes, SAIB For Collins Pro Line, EAA Chapter 534 Scholarship, AAR Airlift Penalized

Some times... we forget what this aviation gig is all about... we get so wrapped up in the technology, the regs, the numbers, the physics, the business... that we often forget that flying is fun, inspirational, joyful and a motivating force in many a young life. Meet Riley Speidel... a 14 year old young lady who has been her Dad’s flying buddy for quite a while and his student throughout... over 100 flight hours, so far. Riley has been training in a motorglider, which allows her to solo at an earlier age than a conventional powered aircraft... and this one, the Pipistrel Sinus, is a particularly good trainer with excellent visibility, solid handling and serious soaring abilit

NJ Woman Admits To Illegal Export Of Aircraft Parts To Iran

Iranian National Charged In Scheme To Evade U.S. Sanctions

A Morris County, NJ woman today admitted her role in a scheme to illegally smuggle millions of dollars’ worth of aircraft parts from the United States to Iran, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

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Viking Launches World Demonstration Tour for Guardian 400

Special Mission Aircraft Makes Public Debut At The Paris International Airshow

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has revealed its Guardian 400 special mission variant of the Series 400 Twin Otter Monday at the 2019 Paris International Airshow, the first public event for the airplane. This also marks the launch of the global demonstration tour announced by Viking in late May.

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Elbit Hermes 45 Will Debut At Paris Airshow 2019

Drone Enhances ISTAR Capabilities At The Brigade And Division Levels

Elbit Systems’ HermesTM 45 Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) will be making its first appearance at the Company’s static display area (A-8) in the upcoming Paris Airshow 2019.

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AT&T T-16, EUTELSAT 7C Satellites Readied For Next Ariane 5 Launch

Two Spacecraft To Be Boosted Into Orbit June 20

The two satellite passengers for Arianespace’s upcoming Ariane 5 flight – AT&T T-16 and EUTELSAT 7C – are advancing through their payload preparation phases during parallel activity at the Spaceport in French Guiana.

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Spaceflight’s First Rideshare Mission Aboard An Electron Rocket Preps For Launch

As The Sole Customer, Spaceflight Commissioned And Coordinated Launch Of Seven Spacecraft

Satellite rideshare and mission management provider Spaceflight will launch seven spacecraft from five organizations later this month on Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 at the southern tip of Mahia Peninsula, on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. This mission, also called “Make It Rain” by Rocket Lab as a nod to the weather in both Seattle and New Zealand, represents Spaceflight’s first of five launches scheduled with Rocket Lab this year.

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Empirical Systems Aerospace Wins NASA Phase II SBIR Award

Proposal To Develop Technology To Advance Vertical Lift Technology And Urban Air Mobility

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero), a leading Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) System design, development and manufacturing services provider announced today a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Award from NASA. The award, currently in negotiation, is under NASA Topic A1.06 for Vertical Lift Technology and Urban Air Mobility.

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LMC Delivers GPS III COps Ground System Upgrade

Developed To Control More Powerful GPS Satellites

Lockheed Martin recently delivered the GPS III Contingency Operations (COps) software upgrade to the U.S. Air Force's current GPS ground control system. The upgrade will enable the Air Force to start commanding the new, next-generation GPS III satellites now coming off the production line and beginning to launch.

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FAA Proposes $97,500 Civil Penalty Against Agrarflug Helilift Of Germany

Alleges Hazardous Materials Violations In 2017

The FAA has proposed a $97,500 civil penalty against Agrarflug Helilift GMBH & Co. of Ahlen, Germany, for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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StandardAero Hosts Rolls-Royce RB211-535 WTT Customer Conference

First Two Engines Enter Final Assembly At San Antonio MRO Facility

StandardAero recently hosted the 2019 Rolls-Royce RB211-535 Working Together Team (WTT) Customer Conference its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in San Antonio, TX. The event involved over 80 attendees from 20 different companies, including operators, owners and support providers from Asia, Europe, Oceana and the Americas.

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NAVBLUE Launches N-Prediction ADS-B Service

A New Solution For Airlines And Integrators

With ADS-B required by the FAA in U.S. National Air Space beginning on January 1, 2020, a pre-flight prediction will be mandatory to provide assurance that the required levels of navigation position accuracy and integrity for containment radius and horizontal accuracy is available.

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Harris Delivers Navigation Payload For Seventh USAF GPS III Satellite

Continues Delivery Momentum With Seventh Of 10 Advanced Gps III Satellite Navigation Payloads

Harris Corporation has provided Lockheed Martin with its seventh of 10 advanced navigation payloads contracted for the U.S. Air Force’s GPS III satellite program.

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Embraer Brings Multi-Mission Airlift KC-390 To The Paris Air Show

Aircraft Will Be Delivered To The Brazilian Air Force Soon

Embraer has brought the first KC-390 multi-mission airlift configured to operate with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB)  to the 53rd edition of Paris Air Show International, in France. The aircraft, number 004, will be in the static area from June 17 to 23 at the Le Bourget airport, and will perform flight demonstrations on the first two days of the show. In agreement with the FAB, the airplane will return to Brazil right after the air show when it begins the acceptance and delivery process.

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Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation Introduces The SpaceJet Family Of Aircraft

Company Announces Commercial Name For Regional Aircraft Product Family

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation officially has announced its Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft. SpaceJet is the commercial name for the product family that includes the SpaceJet M90 (previously known by the developmental designation of MRJ90) and a new member, the SpaceJet M100, a new standard in regional air travel. The Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft is designed to address demand in the underserved regional jet market by delivering ultimate comfort for passengers and unmatched aircraft performance with more profit potential for airlines.

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Raytheon/UTC Merger Means More Jobs At Pratt & Whitney In CT

United Technologies Says It Will Hire 1,000 People For The Unit

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) will hire 1,000 new employees for its Pratt & Whitney unit in Connecticut following UTCs merger with Raytheon, according to Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont.

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Viking Endorses Use of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF)

Approves Use In Its Family Of Turbine Equipped Utility Aircraft

As the OEM for several legendary Canadian aircraft types, including the legacy de Havilland and Canadair aerial firefighter fleets, Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia is now endorsing the use of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF) in its family of utility aircraft equipped with turbine engines.

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ANNouncement: Now Accepting Applications For Oshkosh 2019 Stringers!!!

An Amazing Experience Awaits The Chosen Few...

E-I-C Note: There's very little we can say yet, but there is a reason why this may be a TRULY exciting year to throw in with ANN to cover the extraordinary event that is OSHKOSH. Like in years past, we have something up our sleeves -- actually SEVERAL big somethings -- BUT, this year, they could be some of the biggest upgrades/surprises we've pulled off yet -- so we're going to be changing quite a few things about how we cover Oshkosh, as a result. IF YOU want to be a part of this unique adventure, speak up NOW, rather than later, because we're going to looking for the best volunteer folks we can find and are planni

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Daher Organizes An Innovation Challenge, The 'General Aviathon'

Goal Is To Build The Future Of Aviation In The Silicon Valley

Daher has launched a hackathon event that challenges innovators to develop computing capabilities, artificial intelligence processes and other software that could further improve its TBM family of turboprop-powered general aviation aircraft.

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Ageless Aviation To Dedicate The Spirit Of Wisconsin

Will Kick Off An 8-City Tour On June 19 In Stevens Point

A 1943 Stearman biplane once used to train aviators during World War II will have a new home and a new mission in Stevens Point, Wis. On June 19 at Stevens Point Municipal Airport, 4501 State Road 66, Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation (AADF) will dedicate the Spirit of Wisconsin, the fourth in its fleet of Stearmans used to honor military veterans and seniors living in long-term care communities.

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Southwest Airlines Delays Return To Service For 737 MAX Airplanes

Now Will Not Fly The Aircraft Before September 3

Southwest airlines has revised its schedule for a return to service for its Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. In a statement posted on the carrier's website, Southwest said it is still waiting for guidance from Boeing and the FAA on the impending 737 MAX software enhancements and training requirements.

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Klyde Morris 06.17.19

Taking 'Pass The Buck' To An Entirely New Level ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 06.14.19: Falcon Heavy, Electric Speed Record, GPS Failure

Also: CFM56 Engine Fleet, E-175 Makes 2 Emergency Landings, E-175 Makes Two Emergency Ldgs, 737 MAX Pilots Let Go

When SpaceX next launches a Falcon Heavy booster, currently set for June 22, it will use two previously-flow engine cores. The flight, part of the DOD's Space Test Program-2, will be the first time Falcon Heavy has flown on re-used boosters, and the third Falcon Heavy flight overall. The launch is currently set for 11:30 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39-A at the Kennedy Space Center. The two side boosters will be the previously-flown engines. They were used to launch the Arabs

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.17.19)

Aero Linx: Continental Luscombe Association Welcome to this page and to the whole site where you can be able to now things about the association. Airplanes are manufactured by different companies. They have their own features that people can like and so they were bought. They could have their own glory days but they can still continue to display their usefulness even as time passes by. Having an airplane can also boost someone’s confidence just like having a car. It can also be that a person is fond of flying. Not all can become a pilot and not all also can own their own airplane. So whatever side you can be, you can see that each have their own benefit. They also present each advantage to the o

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.17.19)

“Armstrong by Daher is tasked with accelerating our parent company’s digital transformation, and there is no better way than harnessing Silicon Valley’s imagination and capability for a future transformation of the TBM aircraft.” Source: Florent François, the Head of Digital Strategy at Daher, and one of two company executives overseeing the Armstrong by Daher innovation program. Daher has launched a hackathon event that challenges innovators to develop computing capabilities, artificial intelligence processes and other software that could further improve its TBM family of turboprop-powered general aviation aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.17.19):

AIRMET In-flight weather advisories issued only to amend the area forecast concerning weather phenomena which are of operational interest to all aircraft and potentially hazardous to aircraft having limited capability because of lack of equipment, instrumentation, or pilot qualifications. AIRMETs concern weather of less severity than that covered by SIGMETs or Convective SIGMETs. AIRMETs cover moderate icing, moderate turbulence, sustained winds of 30 knots or more at the surface, widespread areas of ceilings less than 1,000 feet and/or visibility less than 3 miles, and extensive mountain obscurement.

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