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October 10, 2017

Airborne 10.10.17: Piper Growth, Sovereign Winglets, AEA Pilot’s Guide

Also: Town Bags Drone Regs, Aero-Calendar, Lockheed Martin T-50A, Galileo, ICAO, Platform Approach, AW169

Piper Aircraft, Inc. has announced some good news with its aircraft sales and deliveries for the third quarter of 2017. Aircraft sales continued to grow in both the Trainer class and M-class product lines with the flagship M600 and the single engine Archer TX trainer leading the sales expansion for the company. The company delivered 42 aircraft in Q3 worth $48.6M. The 2017 year to date revenue performance also grew over the same period in 2016 with a nearly $45M or 57% increase. Addit

Airborne-Unmanned 10.10.17: Boeing Buying Aurora, DJI Privacy Mode, UAS Delivery

Also: UAS Firefighting, Self-Driving Cars, Karma Drone Follows, Futuristic Unmanned Aircraft, 50-mile UTM Corridor

Boeing has announced that it will acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, a company that specializes in autonomous systems technologies to “enable advanced robotic aircraft for future aerospace applications and vehicles.” Once it is officially acquired, Aurora, which is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, will be a subsidiary under Boeing Engineering, Test & Technology, and will be known as Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company. Through this acquisiti

Airborne 10.10.17: Piper Growth, Sovereign Winglets, AEA Pilot’s Guide

Also: Town Bags Drone Regs, Aero-Calendar, Lockheed Martin T-50A, Galileo, ICAO, Platform Approach, AW169

Piper Aircraft, Inc. has announced some good news with its aircraft sales and deliveries for the third quarter of 2017. Aircraft sales continued to grow in both the Trainer class and M-class product lines with the flagship M600 and the single engine Archer TX trainer leading the sales expansion for the company. The company delivered 42 aircraft in Q3 worth $48.6M. The 2017 year to date revenue performance also grew over the same period in 2016 with a nearly $45M or 57% increase. Additionally Piper product deliveries have grown by 19 units, when compared to the same period in 2016... Winglet Technology has received an STC for the installation of their Transitional winglet des

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Airborne-Unmanned 10.10.17: Boeing To Acquire Aurora, DJI Privacy Mode, UAS Deliveries

Also: UAS Firefighting, Self-Driving Cars, Karma Drone Follows, Futuristic Unmanned Aircraft, 50-mile UTM Corridor

Boeing has announced that it will acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, a company that specializes in autonomous systems technologies to “enable advanced robotic aircraft for future aerospace applications and vehicles.” Once it is officially acquired, Aurora, which is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, will be a subsidiary under Boeing Engineering, Test & Technology, and will be known as Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company. Through this acquisition, Aurora will keep an independent operating model, while taking advantage of the resources provided by Boeing. DJI has launched a new Local Data Mode that stops internet traffic to and from its

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Project Loon Approved For Use In Puerto Rico

Will Help Connect Areas Where Wireless Service Remains Out

The Alphabet X Project Loon has been granted an "experimental license" to provide wireless service to parts of Puerto Rico hit hard by hurricane Maria, and which remain without cell phone service.

JetBlue, Atlas Air Send More Than 110 Tons of Supplies To Puerto Rico

Atlas Air Worldwide Donates A 747 Cargo Aircraft To Transport Supplies From New York To San Juan

JetBlue in partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide transported more than 110 tons of much needed supplies to Puerto Rico over the weekend to aid in relief and recovery efforts. JetBlue previously outlined its 100x35JetBlue commitment to launch 35 initiatives over 100 days - and beyond to support the immediate needs of crewmembers, customers, and communities in Puerto Rico.

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P&WC Sets Benchmark Readiness For PurePower PW800 Engine Entry Into Service

Entering Final Phases Of Testing Before First Deliveries

The PurePower PW800 turbofan engine is entering the key final steps as it proceeds towards entry into service. The engine recently reached the milestones of 16,600 hours and 16,800 cycles, including both ground testing and flight testing on P&WC’s flying test bed and Gulfstream G500 and G600 flight test aircraft. Preparations for the engine’s entry into service are in full swing, with the addition of the EASA and the FAA Type Certifications received on August 31, 2017 and in February 2017, respectively.

NBAA Awards 14 Scholarships To Students At NBAA-BACE

Support Students Seeking Careers In Business Aviation

NBAA, through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation.

Universal Avionics Offers New ADS-B Out STC Data Package

STC For Universal Avionics SBAS-FMS And Honeywell RCZ-833 Transponders To Assist With Field Approval Installations Meets U.S. And European ADS-B Out Mandates

The FAA has granted Supplemental Type Certification (STC) to Universal Avionic or the UNS-1Xw SBAS-Flight Management System (FMS) and Honeywell RCZ-833 (DO-260B compliant) transponders to meet the U.S. and European mandates for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out in 2020.

Airtext+ Adds 'Big Data', Digital ATIS And Graphics

Latest Enhancement To Airtext Airborne Messaging System Offers High Speed Transmission Of Documents And Graphics, Atis Information

Airtext has announced enhancements to its Airtext+ service that in-cludes high speed transmission of graphic images and crew access to Digital ATIS information. Airtext+’s “Big Data” can be internally switched to a high speed datalink in order to send and receive documents and pictures pertinent to the passengers or crew. Pilots can also request what the FAA has designated as D-ATIS, a textual copy of radio-based Airport Terminal Information for specific airports which have the capability to transmit it in that format.

Astronics Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System Passes 2,500 Aircraft Milestone

Confirms Acceptance Of EVS As A Vital Component Of Flight Safety

Astronics Corporation has announced that more than 2,500 of its Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) have now been installed in rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft.

Thales Alenia Space To Provide X-Band Transmitter For KPLO Lunar Orbiter

To Deliver Data From Moon To Earth From South Korean Spacecraft

Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, KARI, to deliver the communications equipment for the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter mission (KPLO), a lunar probe scheduled for launch on December 2020. These equipment will be in charge of transmitting back to Earth the data collected by the instruments on-board the orbiter.

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New Long Range Wireless Technology Speeds Up Aircraft Tire Pressure Checks

Meggitt’s Breakthrough System Transmits Data Up To 165 Feet

International aerospace and defence engineering group Meggitt PLC is working with Textron Aviation to develop a long range wireless system that can check all the tire pressures on a business aircraft in just a few seconds. This latest piece of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) can transmit and collect data at distances of up to 165 feet.

Cornwall Air Ambulance Service Orders AW169 Aircraft

Reaches Ten-Year Agreement For MD902 Replacement With Specialist Aviation Services

Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) of the U.K. has been selected as the preferred bidder by the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust to provide an AgustaWestland AW169 EMS under a ten year contract starting in 2019. The AW169 will replace their MD902 Explorer operation and will be based at the Charity’s Cornwall Airport Newquay headquarters.

Flight Test Foundation Sets 2017 Gathering Of Eagles

Will Be Held October 21 In Lancaster, CA

The Flight Test Historical Foundation will be hosting the Gathering of Eagles event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the F-22 aircraft’s first flight. The event will take place on October 21st at the H.W. Hunter Pavilion at Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, CA. Social hour begins at 4:45 PM with dinner at 6:00 PM, followed by a panel discussion and an auction of aviation memorabilia.

Desert Jet Center Fights To Be Heard

Says County Favor Other Airport Tenants, Is Blocking Construction Project

Deseret Jet Center has been trying since 2015 to build a new facility at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Palm Springs, CA, but has run into multiple delays, and now believes the county is actively favoring a competing FBO in what it describes as "cronyism".

Honeywell's Business Jet Forecast Projects 8,300 Deliveries Through 2027

Deliveries Next Year Are Projected To Be Slightly Higher Than 2017, With Low Single-Digit Growth Supported By New Models' Entry Into Service

The business jet aviation industry is likely facing a modest pace for near-term orders due to an uncertain economic and political environment along with a very competitive used aircraft market, per the 26th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook released today by Honeywell. The Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 8,300 new business jet deliveries worth $249 billion from 2017 to 2027, down 2-3 percentage points from the 2016 10-year forecast.

Bombardier Unveils The Largest Purpose-Built Business Jet In The Industry

Global 7000 Aircraft Program's Fourth Flight Test Vehicle, Dubbed "The Architect," On Static Display At NBAA-BACE 2017

Bombardier Business Aircraft has unveiled "The Architect", its fourth Global 7000 flight test vehicle (FTV4) at the NBAA Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas. FTV4 is the first Global 7000 aircraft to be showcased at a public event and is the first flight test vehicle equipped with a cabin interior. The aircraft will be used to validate the overall passenger experience.

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More Than 150 Amendments To AIRR Act Filed In Rules Committee

Each Must Be Considered By The Committee For Inclusion

If you were wondering why the AIRR Act funding the FAA was being delayed again, it might be because members of the U.S. House have offered 158 amendments to the bill, though 51 came in after the October 5 submission deadline, and six have already been withdrawn by their sponsors.

Fully Outfitted Gulfstream G600 Makes Debut At NBAA-BACE

Customer-Centric Cabin Delivers Ultimate Flexibility, Comfort And Functionality

Gulfstream debuted its fully outfitted Gulfstream G600, revealing a versatile cabin that exemplifies the company’s commitment to exceeding customer expectations for customization, flexibility, comfort and craftsmanship. The unveiling took place at the 2017 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.

PC-24 Super Versatile Jet Update: Certification Imminent

Project Is Now In Its Final Phase, Company Says

The PC-24 is on display at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world’s largest trade fair for business aircraft, to be held in Las Vegas, USA, in October. Pilatus expects to obtain the type certificate for its Super Versatile Jet in December 2017.

Cape Air Firms Delivery Schedule For First 20 Of 100 P2012 Traveller Aircraft

First Will Be Delivered In January, 2019

Tecnam has announced the conclusion of an agreement with U.S.-based commuter airline Cape Air on delivery schedule for the first 20 of 100 Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft.

Airborne 10.09.17: US Nat'l Aerobatic Championships, World View, VP Pence

Also: Gulfstream AOS, Jump Gyro, Honeywell, AW169, Market Forecast, Webb Space Telescope, Gogo AVANCE L5

The 2017 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships concluded last week and Rob Holland, from Nashua, New Hampshire was once again named the US National Aerobatic Champion. This year marks Rob’s seventh win, tying Leo Loudenslager for the most consecutive national champion titles. Rob also received the Mike Murphy Cup, which is awarded to the winner of the powered Unlimited category. Nearly 100 pilots competed in this year’s competition, in both powered aircraft and gliders, vy

Airborne-Unmanned 10.03.17: Drone Landmark Restriction, Wynne on MAC, Hover-Taxi

Also: Delair Mapping Drone, Coyote UAVs, Amphibious Drone, Trimble Geofencing Products

At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the FAA is using its existing authority under 14 CFR § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address concerns about unauthorized drone operations over 10 Department of the Interior (DOI) sites, including the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. This is the first time the agency has placed airspace restrictions for unmanned aircraft, or “drones,” over DOI landmarks. The FAA has placed similar airspace

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Garmin Head-Up Display (GHD) System Takes Flight On Cessna Citation Longitude

Flight Testing Continuing With G5000 Integrated Flight Deck

Garmin has announced the Garmin Head-up Display (GHD 2100) for super-midsize business aircraft, continues to make progress with flight testing and certification on the Cessna Citation Longitude in conjunction with the G5000 integrated flight deck. The GHD system incorporates modern optical design within a single display unit, projecting a crisp, clear view of pertinent flight information while also offering superior integration with Garmin integrated flight decks.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.10.17)

"Declining used aircraft prices, continued low commodities prices, and economic and political uncertainties in many business jet markets remain as near-term concerns for new jet purchases, leading to a modest growth in 2018." Source: Ben Driggs, president, Americas Aftermarket, Honeywell Aerospace.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.10.17): 100-Hour Inspection

An inspection identical in scope to an annual inspection. Conducted every 100 hours of flight on aircraft of under 12,500 pounds that are used to carry passengers for hire.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.10.17)

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