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June 15, 2017

New Drone Regulatory Effort Initiated

Financial Sector Mobilizes Drone/UAS Industry to Adopt New Oversight Model

In the light of recent issues surrounding the status/legality of various regulatory models overseeing the Unmanned Vehicle industry, it was only a matter of time before new regulatory models were put forth by industry players. ADS Infrastructure Partners ("ADS") has announced that it will serve as a catalyst and lead a national campaign to help fund and establish a Drone/Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulatory Association ("DURA") as a first step to unlock the full economic value of the sector. On June 6th, to kick off a national dialog on the topic, ADS hosted a round table meeting in Washington, D.C. that engaged thought leaders and stakeholders from aerospace and aviation, academi

Blimp Catches Fire Near U.S. Open Golf Tournament

Witnesses Watch Crew Parachute Out Of The Aircraft Before It Impacts Terrain

A blimp operated by the advertising firm AirSign caught fire Thursday morning near the Erin Hills Golf Course in Hartford, WI where the U.S. Open Golf Tournament had just gotten underway.

Airborne 06.15.17: Tibbetts IV Flies Doc, World View Stratollite, Falcon Heavy

Also: Twilight Flight Fest, AIP2017, Mayors v ATC Reform, Expo Kaput, SWA Emergency, LM-100J, New PGPD Helo

Wichita’s beloved B-29 Superfortress, Doc, took to the skies yet again June 9, 2017, from McConnell Air Force Base, this time with an added aspect of historical significance and Air Force heritage. Sitting in the co-pilot seat was Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, the 509th Bomb Wing commander. Taking control of the aircraft means he has now flown the only two currently operational B-29s, Doc and Fifi. In 1998, Tibbets IV, flew Fifi with his grandfather, retired Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets Jr., who pi

AMA Drone Report 06.15.17: AMA Museum-1999 Draganflyer, FPV Fest, Drone-Betting?

Also: AMA Outreach, Drone Theft, Dumb Drone Regs--In NJ, AMA Drone Report -- Help Wanted

It’s never too late to start documenting history... even when it comes to topics like the comparatively young hobby drone world. AMA’s Museum staff, who oversee what ANN CEO Jim Campbell calls, “one of the seven wonders of the aeronautical world...” is more than prepared to make sure that history is protected and has already reached out to start documenting the beginnings of the drone revolution. In the April 2017 issue of Model Aviation, the museum requested the donation of three Draganflyer

Airborne 06.15.17: Tibbetts IV Flies Doc, World View Stratollite, Falcon Heavy

Also: Twilight Flight Fest, AIP2017, Mayors v ATC Reform, Expo Kaput, SWA Emergency, LM-100J, New PGPD Helo

Wichita’s beloved B-29 Superfortress, Doc, took to the skies yet again June 9, 2017, from McConnell Air Force Base, this time with an added aspect of historical significance and Air Force heritage. Sitting in the co-pilot seat was Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, the 509th Bomb Wing commander. Taking control of the aircraft means he has now flown the only two currently operational B-29s, Doc and Fifi. In 1998, Tibbets IV, flew Fifi with his grandfather, retired Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets Jr., who piloted the B-29 Enola Gay when the aircraft and its crew dropped an atomic bomb on Japan, helping end World War II. World View has announced it will launch the first extended durat

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AMA Drone Report 06.15.17: AMA Museum-1999 Draganflyer, FPV Fest, Drone-Betting?

Also: AMA Outreach, Drone Theft, Dumb Drone Regs--In NJ, AMA Drone Report -- Help Wanted

It’s never too late to start documenting history... even when it comes to topics like the comparatively young hobby drone world. AMA’s Museum staff, who oversee what ANN CEO Jim Campbell calls, “one of the seven wonders of the aeronautical world...” is more than prepared to make sure that history is protected and has already reached out to start documenting the beginnings of the drone revolution. In the April 2017 issue of Model Aviation, the museum requested the donation of three Draganflyer products. Thankfully, one of them, the Draganflyer I, dating from 1999, was donated by Daniel “Super Dan” Fetterly. FPV Pilots are invited to join in the fun, w

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For the First Time, Public Support Behind New KCI Proposal

New Polling Shows Local Private Option As The Viable Solution

A new poll of Kansas City, Missouri residents shows a majority would support Burns & McDonnell's plan to privately build and finance a new single-terminal KCI airport. The survey of more than 1,000 Kansas City registered voters conducted June 10 and 11 showed that a majority of voters were opposed to a new airport until learning the details of a privately financed, single-terminal concept submitted by Burns & McDonnell in May to Kansas City officials.

Kaman Extends Production Of Commercial K-MAX Helicopter

Will Manufacture The Heavy-Lift Helicopters Through At Least 2019

The Aerosystems division of Kaman Corporation has announced that it has extended production of the commercial K-MAX heavy-lift utility helicopter. The company resumed K-MAX production in 2015 after a more than decade long hiatus with an initial commitment to build at least ten new aircraft.

NATA Names New Board Of Directors Members

Greg Schmidt Tapped As Chair Of The BOD

Last week at its annual Membership Meeting, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the election of Greg Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pentastar Aviation in Waterford, MI, as Chair of the NATA Board of Directors.

AF Pilot Selected For NASA Astronaut Training

Lt. Col Raja Chari Tapped For 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class

Lt. Col. Raja Chari has been selected by NASA to join the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class.

JetBlue Eyes Transatlantic Market

CEO Robin Hayes Says There Is A Niche The Airline Can Fill

JetBlue looks poised to enter the transatlantic market with the new Airbus A321 aircraft it has on order, half of which could be converted into A321LR airliners.

Evanston, IL Proposed Drone Law Reaches Into Federal Territory

Includes The Phrase 'City Airspace'

A proposed law limiting the use of drones in Evanston, IL introduced at a City Council meeting Monday night would be open to challenges based on some of the language in the bill, according to legal analysts.

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Teachers To Participate In Astronaut Training Program In Huntsville, AL

Program Has Helped Inspire the Next Generation Of Scientists And Engineers Since 2004

Honeywell and long-term partner, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC), will welcome more than 200 middle school teachers from 33 countries and 45 U.S. states and territories to the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy (HESA). Over the course of two consecutive weeks, from June 14 to 27, teachers will experience a unique opportunity to re-ignite their passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

ATR Expands Its Training Capacities In Paris

An ATR 72-600 Full Flight Simulator Will Be Installed In The Paris Training Center

Turboprop manufacturer ATR will be adding a brand new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to its Paris Training Center. Manufactured by TRU Simulation + Training, this new simulator will allow crew members to receive training on the ATR 72-600. The simulator will be EASA-certified and will start operations as of November 2017.

Southwest Jet Lands At O'Hare Following Engine Emergency

Crew Reported It 'Lost An Engine' Shortly After Departure From Midway Airport

The crew of a Southwest Airlines jet that had just departed from Midway Airport in Chicago en route to Windsor Locks, CT made an emergency landing at O'Hare International Airport after experiencing an engine problem.

Suspected North Korean Drone Found Crashed In South Korea

Contained Images Of U.S. Missile Site

A suspected North Korean drone was discovered crashed in a wooded area in South Korea near the border last Friday, and it held several images of U.S. missile sites.

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CORSIA Remains On Track For 2021

Message Delivered At Annual General Meeting In Cancun, Mexico

ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu brought a clear and determined message to global airline CEOs during the organization's annual general meeting (AGM) concerning aviation’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, or ‘CORSIA’.

Drone Racing League Secures $20 Million Investment

Entertainment Industry Jumping On The Drone Racing Bandwagon

The Drone Racing League has just completed a successful Series B funding round as it looks ahead to its second season. The league had reached primarily into the ranks of the entertainment industry, and come out with $20 million.

Boeing Streamlining Defense And Space Unit To Boost Competitiveness

About 50 Executive Positions Affected By Changes

Boeing is taking the next step in making its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) unit more globally competitive by eliminating a layer of executive oversight.

Textron Aviation Rolls Out First Production Cessna Citation Longitude

Introduces Advanced Manufacturing Technologies To Super-Midsize Market

Textron Aviation has rolled out the first production unit of the Cessna Citation Longitude, the company’s latest clean-sheet design, super-midsize business jet. State-of-the-art assembly and fabrication tools and techniques bring exceptional quality and superior fit and finish to this revolutionary aircraft.

Zenith Aircraft Plans Summer Open Hangar Day

Event To Be Held This Saturday At The Company's Mexico, MO Factory

Zenith Aircraft is planning its 10th annual "Fly-In To Summer" Open Hangar Day and Builder Fly-In Gathering this Saturday, June 17. The event will be held at the Zenith Aircraft kit factory in Mexico, MO. As we enter the summer flying season, this will be a fun gathering of Zenith builders and flyers, and is an informal grassroots fly-in gathering open to all aviation enthusiasts.

Sean D. Tucker Launches The Bob Hoover Academy

Partnering With Monterey County Office Of Education To Build A High School Based On Aviation

Air show pilot and industry leader Sean D. Tucker has created the Bob Hoover Academy, partnering with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) to build a high school program that targets at-risk-youth in the Salinas Valley, using aviation as the carrot to inspire excellence.

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ALPA Pilots Descend On Capitol Hill

Urge Lawmakers To Maintain First Officer Qualifications

Nearly 200 pilot volunteers from ALPA are fanning out across Capitol Hill this week, meeting with federal lawmakers and staff during the Association’s 2017 Legislative Summit to discuss the association's policy agenda, including how the current first officer qualification standards have been a critical component in our nation’s impressive commercial aviation safety record.

Airborne 06.14.17: WACO Amphib!, Will ATC Plan Feed Deficit?, iFly GPS Version 1

Also: Legend Cub, F-35A Update, Daher's Thermoplastics, Airtext, Apollo 16, WAI Lauds ARC, Cherokee Nation Tech

The WACO ‘Skunk Worx’ reports they are working on something really fun (and wet). That is, assuming you consider splashing around lakes in an amphibious WACO, fun. The company reports that construction has started using a damaged YMF-5C as the parts donor to create its first Amphibious Float Plane, the YMF-5F. The imminent approval of the new MT Constant Speed propeller combined with the new 300 HP Jacobs make an amphibious float equipped WACO not only possible but also much more f

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.15.17)

“The Citation Longitude sets a new standard in the super-midsize segment, not only through the aircraft’s design and performance, but also in the way we are manufacturing it.” Source: Ron Draper, Textron Aviation senior vice president, Integrated Supply Chain.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.15.17): Preferential Routes

Preferential routes (PDRs, PARs, and PDARs) are adapted in ARTCC computers to accomplish inter/intrafacility controller coordination and to assure that flight data is posted at the proper control positions.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.15.17)

Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance Founded in 1975 the museum’s mission is to “preserve and promote the stories of people who contributed to the aviation and space industry in Western Canada.” Several planes and engines are displayed at the museum.

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