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October 02, 2017

Las Vegas Shooter Was A Pilot, Aircraft Owner

Was Issued A Private Pilot Certificate In 2003

Stephen Paddock, the man authorities say opened fire in Las Vegas on Sunday resulting in nearly 60 deaths and injuries to more than 500 others, held a private pilot certificate with an instrument rating, according to the FAA database. Paddock was issued a private pilot certificate on November 17, 2003, according to FAA records. Multiple Twitter users are indicating that he had owned at least two airplanes over the past several years. He had recently purchased a home in a retirement community for $369,000 in Mesquite, NV. CNN is reporting that Paddock's third class medical certificate had expired.

Airborne 10.02.17: Boeing Sponsors GoFly, FAA Funding, Tilton Cleared

Also: Airliner v Glider, Glider Flyby, Jupiter Helo, Ryanair, Wright Trophy, Afghan AF, 737-700 Freighter

Boeing has undertaken the GoFly Challenge, which calls on all inventors and doers to make human flight a reality by building the world’s first personal flying device for anyone, anywhere. Over the next two years, teams will compete to win $2,000,000 in prizes, creating revolutionary technology and accessing the top minds in aerospace. The device must be safe, useful, and thrilling, but the design and function of the device is up to teams, which will have access to the top names in aerospace an

Alaska Air Cargo Introduces World's First Converted 737-700 Freighter

Will Primarily Serve The State Of Alaska With Flights To 17 Communities

Alaska Air Cargo has embarked a new chapter in its business, introducing the first converted Boeing 737-700 cargo aircraft. The aircraft is the first of its kind in the world and was converted from an all-passenger to an all-freight aircraft. The aircraft has already entered commercial service, carrying goods from Seattle to the state of Alaska.

Amimon Unveils Their New Drone Racing Camera

Includes A 120-Degree View Angle For Immersive Racing Experience

Amimon, the creators of wireless HD video technology with zero latency, is launching its new HX camera for the CONNEX ProSight system. The new native 720p60 camera will now include a 120-degree wide-angle view with customizable picture balance settings, enabling a fully immersive drone racing experience. The HX camera is compatible with existing CONNEX ProSight systems with a simple software upgrade.

Boeing Sponsors The GoFly Challenge

Competition To Develop A Working Jetpack Carries A $2 Million Prize

The jetpack has been something of a "Holy Grail" of aviation. But developing a practical, working jetpack has also been an engineering challenge that has yet to be solved.

NAVAIR Engineers Target F/A-18 Physiological Events

Possible Problems With Cabin Pressurization Systems Are Being Examined

A group of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) engineers intend to solve a troubling and dangerous problem that has been experienced by pilots who fly all variants of the F/A-18 Hornet airframe: decompression sickness, or Physiological Events (PE).

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AUVSI Novus Unmanned To Bring Together Startups, Investors

Early Stage Innovators To Present At Largest Gathering Of Investors From The Autonomous And Unmanned Systems Market

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced plans for Novus Unmanned, a conference that will bring together premier innovators and investors from the world of autonomous and unmanned technology and systems for funding opportunities, mentorship and a chance to make powerful and lasting connections. The Venture Acceleration Program of Investorfest, is partnering with AUVSI to host the event, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport on Nov. 1.

USAF Crew Of SPOOKY 43 Flight To Receive 2016 Mackay Trophy

Gunship Crew Honored For Flight In Support Of Operation Freedom's Sentinel

The National Aeronautic Association is proud to announce that United States Air Force Major Alexander Hill and the crew of SPOOKY 43 flight, have been named the recipients of the 2016 Mackay Trophy.

Jeppesen, Air Malta Agree To Navigation, Charting And EFB Service Contract

Digital Jeppesen Services To Maximize Operational Efficiency For Flagship Carrier Of Malta

Boeing, through its subsidiary Jeppesen, has announced a three-year service renewal agreement with Air Malta to provide Jeppesen’s industry-leading FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag (EFB) services on iPad, in addition to digital charting data and NavData global navigation services for the airline.

The Columbia Group Of Aviation Companies Launch New Initiatives

New Look, Logo To Be Formally Unveiled During AOPA Fly-In In October In Preparation For 40Th Anniversary In 2020

The Columbia group of aviation companies has launched a new company logo and several new initiatives in preparation for the FBO chain’s 40th anniversary in 2020. With a new logo already making its debut in aviation media, the new corporate look will be formally unveiled at the group’s flagship Groton-New London Airport (KGON) FBO location during the AOPA Fly-in Oct. 6-7.

Air Force Releases Call To Industry For Directed Energy Experimentation

Would Be Used To Counter Unmanned Systems

The Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office recently released a request for information to industry as part of market research analyses in support of an upcoming experimentation demonstration using directed energy technology to counter unmanned aircraft systems.

Airbus Helicopters On View At Helitech 2017

Display At The Show Includes H125, H135, H145 And H160

Airbus Helicopters is gearing up for an extensive presence at this year’s Helitech International air show, which will take place from 3-5 October at ExCeL London. The world’s leading helicopter manufacturer will display nearly its entire range of aircraft, highlighting the diversity and versatility of its helicopters, many of which are best-sellers in their class.

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Kratos Receives Contract For Multiple Unmanned Aerial Drone System Aircraft

High Performance UAVs, Related Mission Support And Other Services Included

The Unmanned Systems Division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has recently received $9.7 million in contract awards from National Security related customers for the production and delivery of multiple high performance unmanned aerial drone system aircraft and related mission support, technical, development and other services.

Boeing Donates Additional $1 Million To Assist Hurricane Recovery And Relief

Contributions Directed To Areas Affected By Hurricanes Harvey, Irma And Maria

Boeing and The Boeing Charitable Trust are committing an additional $1 million to assist with hurricane disaster relief in areas affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the company announced today. In addition to a previous commitment of $1 million from The Boeing Charitable Trust for Hurricane Harvey recovery and relief, Boeing employees and retirees have given more than $700,000, and when matched, will bring Boeing’s full humanitarian aid relief package to over $3.2 million.

Airborne 10.02.17: Boeing Sponsors GoFly, FAA Funding, Tilton Cleared

Also: Airliner v Glider, Glider Flyby, Jupiter Helo, Ryanair, Wright Trophy, Afghan AF, 737-700 Freighter

Boeing has undertaken the GoFly Challenge, which calls on all inventors and doers to make human flight a reality by building the world’s first personal flying device for anyone, anywhere. Over the next two years, teams will compete to win $2,000,000 in prizes, creating revolutionary technology and accessing the top minds in aerospace. The device must be safe, useful, and thrilling, but the design and function of the device is up to teams, which will have access to the top names in aerospace and aviation, engineering, design, finance, and law. The battle over a short-term funding solution to keeping the FAA airborne was a last-ditch attempt to avoid a deadline that coul

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Aero-TV: The Stratos 714 at Oshkosh - Developing a 'No-Excuses' S/E Jet

Aircraft Will Be Exhibited At NBAA In Las Vegas This Month…

Fresh from the completion of its first phase of flight testing, the Stratos 714 Jet made its debut at AirVenture in July on display in Boeing Plaza.

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Aero-TV: The Stratos 714 at Oshkosh - Developing a 'No-Excuses' S/E Jet

Aircraft Will Be Exhibited At NBAA In Las Vegas This Month…

Fresh from the completion of its first phase of flight testing, the Stratos 714 Jet made its debut at AirVenture in July on display in Boeing Plaza. Kevin Jordan, Chief Sales Officer for Stratos Aircraft, told ANN news editor Tom Patton at AirVenture that the company is looking at a 4-5 year timeline for certification and production of the airplane...

UPS Aircraft Mechanics File New Request To Be Released From Mediation

After Years Of Contract Delays, Teamsters Local 2727 Members Say Negotiations Are At An Impasse

Following close to four years of UPS refusing to bargain fairly on a new contract with its aircraft mechanics and related classifications, the workforce of approximately 1,300 employees who maintain the company's air fleet have filed a new request with the National Mediation Board (NMB) asking to be released from mediated contract negotiations with the company.

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Private And Military Flights By EPA Chief Called Into Question

Scott Pruitt Latest Administration Official To Have Business Flights Challenged

Several fights for official government business by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt are being scrutinized, the latest administration official to have flights come under review.

White House Cuts Aerial Refueling Capability From New Air Force One

Congress May Have The Last Say In The Matter

In a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his renomination as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford told the committee that it was the White House, not the Air Force, that decided to cut aerial refueling capability from the new Air Force One Boeing 747s as a cost-saving measure.

Airbus And Early Stage Investor HAX Launch A Call For Start-Ups

Industry Leaders Join Forces To Accelerate Innovation And Shape The Future Of Urban Air Mobility

Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, defence & space and related services, and HAX, the world’s most active early stage investor in hardware start-ups, have joined forces to explore the future of urban air mobility through a four-month accelerator programme based in Shenzhen, China.

Klyde Morris (10.02.17)

Klyde Tries to Digest The Reality Of The 'Big Freakin' Rocket!'

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

AMA And UAA Launch UAS4STEM Collegiate Drone Challenge

World’s Largest Model Aircraft Organization And Collegiate Aviation Education Group Expand UAS4STEM Program

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the nation’s leading voice for model aircraft flying hobbyists, and the University Aviation Association (UAA), the unifying voice for collegiate aviation education, have launched the Collegiate Drone Challenge following the UAA Collegiate Aviation Conference in Riverside, CA.

Air France Contracts For PASSUR Integrated Traffic Management Solutions

Designed To Predict And Minimize The Impact Of Delays At Key European Airports

PASSUR Aerospace and Air France have announced that they have formalized a partnership to develop in Europe several core modules of PASSUR Integrated Traffic Management (PITM), designed to increase flight predictability and minimize delays and disruptions by addressing costly and complex air traffic constraints.

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Airborne 09.29.17: FAA Extended, USMC Aviation, Boeing v Bombardier

Also: NH AvTaxes, Defending FAA, 2017 Wright Trophy, CounterNarcotics Boondoggle, Qatar Airways, NAVAIR, Rolls-Royce

Congress once again came right down to the wire, voting on a bill that would continue to authorize spending on the FAA at current levels for the next six months. The current continuing resolution expires Saturday. After being beaten back by Democrats earlier this week on an extension, the House passed a bill Thursday that does not have any spinoff of ATC included, but does include additional hurricane relief for people affected by Harvey, Irma and Maria. It also included additional flood

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.02.17): High Speed Taxiway

High Speed Taxiway A long radius taxiway designed and provided with lighting or marking to define the path of aircraft, traveling at high speed (up to 60 knots), from the runway center to a point on the center of a taxiway. Also referred to as long radius exit or turn-off taxiway. The high speed taxiway is designed to expedite aircraft turning off the runway after landing, thus reducing runway occupancy time.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.02.17)

Aero Linx: Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) The mission of PAMA is to promote continuous improvement in aviation safety by enhancing the professionalism and recognition of the Aviation Maintenance technician through communication, education, representation and support. The purpose of this association is to promote a high degree of professionalism among aviation maintenance personnel; to foster and improve methods, skills, learning, and achievement in the field of Aviation Maintenance; to conduct national, state, and local meetings and seminars; to recognize achievement in the field of Aviation Maintenance; to publish, distribute, and disseminate news, technical bulletins, journals

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.02.17)

"The GoFly Prize competition aligns with our company's goals of inspiring people across the globe and changing the world through aerospace innovations... We're Excited to see how the visionaries of the future will take on this ambitious and exciting challenge." Source: Greg Hyslop, Boeing's chief technical officer, chatting about their involvment in the GoFly Challenge, which calls on all inventors and doers to make human flight a reality by building the world’s first personal flying device for anyone, anywhere. Over the next two years, teams will compete to win $2,000,000 in prizes, creating revolutionary technology and accessing the top minds in aerospace.

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