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December 08, 2017

Airborne 12.08.17: AMA Joins GoFly, Mackay Trophy Heroes, KSMO To The Rescue

Also: Orion Parachute Test, Workforce Shortage Issues, Cygnus Departs ISS, Myrtle Beach AirShow

AMA has partnered with Boeing to support GoFly, an incentive competition that encourages innovators to create a safe and easy-to-use personal flying device.“ AMA is excited to partner with GoFly in support of this creative initiative,” said Dave Mathewson, AMA executive director. “AMA has always supported advancements in aviation technology, and we look forward to witnessing the success of the GoFly program.” On Nov. 2, 2016, fourteen AC-130U Gunship crewmembers provided close-air-supp

Also: Orion Parachute Test, Workforce Shortage Issues, Cygnus Departs ISS, Myrtle Beach AirShow

AMA has partnered with Boeing to support GoFly, an incentive competition that encourages innovators to create a safe and easy-to-use personal flying device. “AMA is excited to partner with GoFly in support of this creative initiative,” said Dave Mathewson, AMA executive director. “AMA has always supported advancements in aviation technology, and we look forward to witnessing the success of the GoFly program.” On Nov. 2, 2016, fourteen AC-130U Gunship crewmembers provided close-air-support to a U.S. Special Forces team and 43 Afghan soldiers near Kunduz, Afghanistan. The crew's persistent fire support, presence of mind and courage

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FAA, EASA Certify The Pilatus PC-24

First Airplane To Be Delivered Later This Month

On December 7, 2017, Pilatus obtained type certificates from the FAA and EASA for the first ever Swiss business jet. Certification of the Super Versatile Jet prepares the ground for initial customer deliveries, which will see the PC-24 business jet take off from Central Switzerland for its entry on the global market.

Nielsen Confirmed By The U.S. Senate Tuesday

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen says the organization looks forward to working with Kirstjen Nielsen in her new role as Department of Homeland Security Secretary. Nielsen was confirmed to the position by the U.S. Senate Tuesday by a vote of 62 to 37.

Express Operations Benefit From New-Generation Efficient Mid-Sized Freighter

DHL Express has become the first operator to take delivery of the A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between ST Aerospace and Airbus. This delivery, which took place at EFW’s freighter conversion facilities in Dresden, follows the successful completion of test flights in October and awarding of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by EASA in November. DHL Express has firm orders for eight A330-300P2F units in total, with additional options to receive another 10.

Recognized For Actions During Two Hours Of Intense Combat

On Nov. 2, 2016, fourteen AC-130U Gunship crewmembers provided close-air-support to a U.S. Special Forces team and 43 Afghan soldiers near Kunduz, Afghanistan. The crew's persistent fire support, presence of mind and courage during two hours of intense combat ultimately saved 50 lives.

Gone West: Grumman Albatross Pilot Mike Bialka

Had Planned To Recreate A Famous Flight With The Airplane In May, 2019

Aero-News has learned of the passing of pilot Mike Bialka, who was the captain of the Grumman Albatross "Zeus" that was well known among aviation circles in the area around Houston.

Taiwanese Carrier Joins Sustainable Fuel Initiative For Airbus Delivery Flights

China Airlines of Taiwan has become the second airline to join a program to use a blend of traditional and sustainable biofuels to power aircraft for delivery flights from Airbus. The aircraft involved is the tenth A350-900 for China Airlines, which left the manufacturer’s delivery center in Toulouse today for its new home in Taipei with a 10 percent blend of sustainable jet fuel in its tanks.

Has Ordered Six Of The Aircraft Following A Comprehensive Bidding Process

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has placed a firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft.

Flight Standards Can Be Set Across An Entire Team

Commercial drone operation and management firm Kittyhawk has announced Flight Profiles, a key new feature to its expanding enterprise platform. After collaborating with customers, it became clear that as more organizations teams leave the “freelancer” or “contractor” model and begin to train more employees to fly, that a set of “common-sense” presets was necessary to help further reduce risk and empower their workforce.

Was Approaching To Land As Another Aircraft Departing On The Same Runway

A Volaris airliner en route to New York's JFK airport lined up to land on the wrong runway while a Delta Airlines jet was taking off earlier this week, but Air Traffic Controllers caught the mistake and prevented a possible accident.

Training Devices For Several Aircraft Already Under Development

Naval Air Systems Command is looking to leverage virtual reality technology to build flight simulation trainers that are deployable, improve fidelity, make better use of actual training flights and save money.

EASA Certifies ATR 72-600 Flight Simulator In Paris

Device Manufactured By TRU Simulation + Training

EASA has certified the new ATR 72-600 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) based at ATR’s Paris Training Center. The FFS was manufactured by TRU Simulation + Training and is conveniently located close to Charles de Gaulle airport, which provides connections to any worldwide destination. With ATR operators expected to need around 1,000 new pilots per year, the new simulator will increase ATR’s capacity to offer its customers increased pilot training solutions for the market leading aircraft.

Was Taking A Gift To A 9-Year-Old Girl

We're not exactly sure why Santa would have bailed out of his sleigh to make a delivery, but the Jolly Old Elf may have been better off making a more normal landing. He might have avoided a broken leg.

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Proposal Would Increase Structured Training Under The First Officer Qualifications (FOQ) Rule

The Regional Airline Association (RAA), which represents 22 North American regional airlines, is urging the FAA to approve additional, safety-enhancing structured training pathways for Part 121 airline first officers. In comments addressed to the Department of Transportation on Nov. 31, RAA asked the FAA to modify 14 CFR 61.160 and use its existing authority to approve more pathways.

Santa Monica Airport Air Traffic Controllers Provide Critical Support To Firefighting, News Gathering And Emergency Response Aircraft

Santa Monica FAA Air Traffic Control Tower has been providing critical support to aircraft fighting, reporting on and responding to the Skirball Fire. Aircraft using SMO airspace included water-dropping helicopters, Los Angeles Police Department Helicopters and newsgathering aircraft. Despite Santa Monica City Council efforts to close 100 year-old Santa Monica Municipal Airport, the airport and it’s FAA-staffed Control Tower continue to provide critical air traffic services for fighting hazards of all kinds.

Agreement Deepens Existing Partnership Between The Two Carriers

Delta Air Lines and WestJet have agreed to deepen their existing partnership by entering into a comprehensive transborder joint venture that will increase travel choices between the U.S. and Canada.

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Hosts Blackened Canteen Ceremony

Partners With National Park Service And Zero Fighter Admirers' Club Japan For The Event Aboard The USS Arizona Memorial

For the past 26 years, Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club in Japan, has traveled to Pearl Harbor, Oahu to conduct a ceremony of peace and reconciliation aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. Wednesday morning, on the eve of the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and with the assistance of the National Park Service and Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Dr. Sugano offered prayers and poured bourbon whisky from a WWII-blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering to the spirits of the fallen.

Release 2019 Air Show Schedule

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced updates to the 2018 air show schedule and released the 2019 air show schedule at the International Council of Air Shows convention, Dec. 4, 2017.

Begins Secondary Mission In Space

Following a highly successful stay as a part of the International Space Station, the Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft “S.S. Gene Cernan” has departed the station to begin the next phase of its mission. The is now set to deploy a record number of cubesats in orbit before reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere. The OA-8 mission marks the fourth time that Cygnus has been used for NanoRacks cubesat deployments during its secondary payload mission phase.

They Made Him An Offer He Couldn't Refuse, Klyde

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Also: Air Tractor SAIB, PT6A Familiarization, Teamsters-NetJets Agreement, 150 H145 Deliveries

The hugely popular One Week Wonder project, where a complete airplane is built over a seven-day period, is returning to AirVenture in 2018, on July 23-29. This time, the airplane will be a Van’s RV-12iS. More than 2,500 people participated in the 2014 project, which culminated in the successful taxiing of a Zenith CH 750 on the event’s final afternoon. That airplane continues to fly today, visiting EAA chapters and other aviation events throughout the country. It is a testament to the accessibility

“Improving aviation safety and reopening the pilot career path are not mutually exclusive objectives. We urge the FAA to review the available data and carefully evaluate additional pathways, approving them where they will enhance safety.” Source: RAA President Faye Malarkey Black.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.08.17): Load Factor

The ratio of a specified load to the total weight of the aircraft. The specified load is expressed in terms of any of the following: aerodynamic forces, inertial forces, or ground or water reactions.