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August 28, 2017

Airborne 08.28.17: C-17 Eclipsed, EVAS Smoke Protection, Spaceport America

Also: APL’s ‘Dragonfly’, BNA Solar Eclipse, AAAA v Privatization, A350 Emergency AD, Air Tractor, AUVSI, Viking 400 Twin Otters

An aircrew of reserve Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina had the opportunity Aug. 21, 2017 to fly a routine C-17 Globemaster III training mission under not so routine conditions–flying in the path of a total solar eclipse. During the standard training flight, the Air Force Reserve, comprised of 317th and 701st Airlift Squadron members, practiced “time on target” tactics as they traveled along the eclipse shadow’s path fro

Airborne 08.28.17: C-17 Eclipsed, EVAS Smoke Protection, Spaceport America

Also: APL’s ‘Dragonfly’, BNA Solar Eclipse, AAAA v Privatization, A350 Emergency AD, Air Tractor, AUVSI, Viking 400 Twin Otters

An aircrew of reserve Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina had the opportunity Aug. 21, 2017 to fly a routine C-17 Globemaster III training mission under not so routine conditions–flying in the path of a total solar eclipse. During the standard training flight, the Air Force Reserve, comprised of 317th and 701st Airlift Squadron members, practiced “time on target” tactics as they traveled along the eclipse shadow’s path from just outside of Spartanburg, South Carolina back to Charleston. VisionSafe Corporation and Dassault Aviation have announced the approval of EVAS Cockpit Smoke Protection for ins

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Frasca Sells CJ1+ FTD To Oxford Aviation Academy

Order Includes New Simplicity IOS Frasca International has received an order for a second CJ1+ Level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD) from CAE Oxford Aviation Academy based in Mesa, Arizona. The FTD will simulate Cessna's popular light business jet. The FTD will be qualified as a Level 5 device and will feature Frasca's Simplicity Instructor Operator Station (IOS).

Property Drone Consortium Welcomes Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

The Association Has Joined The Consortium As A Technology Member

The Property Drone Consortium (PDC), a collaboration that consists of insurance carriers, roofing industry leaders and supporting enterprises who have agreed to work together to promote research, development and the assessment of regulations for the use of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) technology across the insurance and construction industries, have announced that Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) has joined the consortium as a technology member.

UASC Receives FAA Approval For ATN B1 CPDLC For Link 2000+

Includes Optional Configuration For ATN B1 CPDLC And Context Management Required For European CPDLC ATN B1 Mandate

Universal Avionics Software Version SCN 31.1 for the UniLink UL-800/801 Communications Management Unit (CMU) has received FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO). The software upgrade provides an optional configuration for Aeronautical Telecommunications Network Baseline 1 (ATN B1) Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and Context Management functions required for the European mandate, formerly known as Link 2000+. Aircraft operating in European airspace will need to be equipped for ATN B1 CPDLC by February 5, 2020.

CAE Launches Cadet Pilot Training Program With European Airline Volotea

Will Train Up To 50 New Pilots Over The Next Five Years For The Carrier

CAE has launched a Madrid-based Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) pilot training program in partnership with European low-cost carrier Volotea. Under the terms of the agreement, CAE will select, assess and train up to 50 new professional pilots over the next five years for the airline. CAE is currently recruiting cadets and aspiring pilots can apply now at www.caeoaa.com/Volotea.

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Army Looks To Partner With Private Industry On UAV Technology

Aurora Flight Sciences Hosts Army Research Lab Engineers For Demonstration

At a small airfield near the nation's capital, an innovative group of engineers is designing and building futuristic aircraft that are catching the attention of Army researchers.

Flyadeal Becomes Latest A320 Operator

Will Begin Revenue Flights September 23

A newly established low fare airline in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) dubbed "flyadeal" has taken delivery of its first aircraft, and the first of eight Airbus A320ceo airliners on order, becoming the newest operator of the Airbus A320 Family.

Mobil Jet Oil 387 Now Approved For PW1100G-JM And PW1400G-JM Engines

More Than 250 Aircraft Worldwide Now Being Protected With Mobil Jet Oil 387

ExxonMobil has announced that Mobil Jet Oil 387, a synthetic High Performance Capability turbine engine oil, has been approved by Pratt & Whitney for use in its PurePower PW1100G-JM and PW1400G-JM Geared Turbofan engines.

Truth Data And Baldwin Aviation Announce Strategic Partnership

Will Provide Multiple Services To Fixed-Wing And Helicopter Clients

Truth Data and Baldwin Aviation announce strategic partnership to provide Flight Operation and Quality Assurance (FOQA), Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Safety Management Systems (SMS) services to their fixed-wing and helicopter customers.

Germania Expands Its Flight Program For Summer 2018

Strengthening Of Bases In Berlin, Dusseldorf, Nuremberg And Zurich

The independent airline Germania is responding to current market changes and is modifying its flight program accordingly for the summer season 2018. For travellers seeking to sidestep the ongoing changes within the German aviation industry, Germania is expanding its existing range of travel options, as well as its presence at a number of busy airports. The highlights of next year’s schedules, and the most frequent destinations for the airline with the green and white aircraft, include the Balearics, the Greek Isles and the Canaries, followed by Turkey, Cyprus and Egypt.

First Russian Helicopters Mi-28UB Produced For Russian MoD

Currently Undergoing User Acceptance Testing At The Company

The first Mi-28UB helicopter has been produced at Rostvertol company of Russian Helicopters Holding, a subsidiary of the State Corporation "Rostec". The aircraft is is undergoing user acceptance testing at the company. The contract calls for the delivery of eight Night Hunters with dual controls before the end of this year.

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NASA Awards Engineering Services And Science Capability Contract

Tennessee Company Wins Contract Worth A Potential $1.1 Billion

NASA has selected Jacobs Technology of Tullahoma, Tennessee, to provide a broad spectrum of engineering and scientific support services at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama and the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.

Airbus Helicopters, IAR Deepen Strategic Partnership

Sign 15-Year Agreement On H215M

Airbus Helicopters and IAR, Romania’s leading aerospace company, have decided to extend their exclusive cooperation on the H215M multirole helicopter. Under this general agreement IAR will become the prime contractor for the H215M for any future order by the Romanian Ministry of Defense to replace their aging fleet.

Aero-TV: DBox At I/ITSEC 2016: Bell 206 Helicopter Simulator

Vibration Component Added For A More Realistic Training Experience

The Bell 206 has been around for a while with a variety of missions. So an updated simulator for the aircraft has a broad audience.

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GA Tries To Stay Out of Path of Hurricane Harvey

Early Evacuation Proved to Be Safe Bet...

ANN is monitoring reports of extensive damage and heartache in Texas... but a number of GA pilots got out while the going was good. ANN friend, Sarah Rovner, described her company’s efforts to get susceptible GA birds out of harm’s way. "As the owner of FullThrottle Aviation, an aircraft delivery company, I often get calls from people to move airplanes for various reasons. The incoming hurricane Harvey had residents concerned, but many people decided to stay in Houston due to the fact that the bulk of the storm is still nearly 150 miles southwest. On Thursday night, I started getting calls from people who hangar airplanes in areas that flood. They were looking for someone to fly t

Aero-TV: DBox At I/ITSEC 2016: Bell 206 Helicopter Simulator

Vibration Component Added For A More Realistic Training Experience

The Bell 206 has been around for a while with a variety of missions. So an updated simulator for the aircraft has a broad audience. That's the assessment of Sebastien Loze, Director of Marketing for D-Box, who spoke to ANN CEO and editor in chief Jim Campbell at the Interservice Industry Training Simulation & Education Conference (I/ITSEC) conference late last year...

GA Accident Rate Declines Again In 2014

AOPA Air Safety Institute Releases 26th Nall Report

The 26th edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report, a review of general aviation accidents for 2014, the most recent year for which reasonably complete data are available, has been released by the AOPA Air Safety Institute (ASI).

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Major Runway Renovation Planned For Pittsfield, MA

Town Awarded A $6.6 Million AIP Grant For The Work

Takeoffs and landings will be a lot smoother by this time next year at Pittsfield (MA) Municipal Airport (KPSF), thanks to a $6.6 million AIP grant which was among those announced recently by DOT Secretary Elaine Chao.

Klyde Morris (08.28.17)

Klyde Pokes Some Fun At The Realities Of The 'Pilot Shortage'

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

BAE Introduces Next-Generation Radiation-Hardened Computer For Space

New Hardware Enables Previously Impossible Missions

A generation of of space computer that combines fast performance and extreme resiliency to enable previously impossible missions in the harsh environment of space has been introduced by BAE Systems.

U.K. Labor Party May Oppose Heathrow Expansion

Leaders Cite Environmental Concerns As A Potential Stumbling Block

A third runway at Heathrow Airport may be losing support from the Labor Party because of environmental concerns.

New Insurance Option Available For Sonex Aircraft

First Flight Insurance Group Approves Coverage For Several Models

Sonex Aircraft is pleased to announce that First Flight Insurance Group has approved Sonex, Waiex and Onex aircraft models for their USUA Insurance Program.

Gogo Business Aviation’s 4G Service Takes Flight

4G Dual-Directional Antenna Shipments And Gogo AVANCE L5 Installations Underway

The FAA has awarded an STC and PMA to Gogo Business Aviation for its new dual-directional antennas which will be used with the Gogo AVANCETM L5 system (formerly known as the Gogo Biz 4G LRU).

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Airborne 08.25.17: Nat'l Aerobatic Championships, Compass Airlines, AZ CAF

Also: General Atomics, Aero-Verse, 407GXP, Asteroid Passage, Duncan Aviation, Flyadeal, Mi-28UB

Some of the nation’s best aerobatic aircraft pilots will gather to compete on September 23-29 as the US National Aerobatic Championships come to Oshkosh for the first time, hosted by the International Aerobatic Club. The event moved to Oshkosh this year after spending most of the past 45 years at Denison, Texas. Approximately 100 pilots will compete in five separate categories during the week, ranging from Primary to Unlimited. In addition, the top finishers in the Advanced (second-highest) category wil

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.28.17): Landing Area

Landing Area

Any locality either on land, water, or structures, including airports/heliports and intermediate landing fields, which is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.28.17)

Aero Linx: The North Dakota Aviation Council The North Dakota Aviation Council was founded in 1983 by six aviation organizations interested in promoting aviation in the state and presenting their concerns before government and the general public. It was founded with the notion that solutions to problems facing aviation can be best served by consolidating and working together rather than struggling as independent special interest groups. The NDAC seeks to serve aviation professionals by providing a forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and experience among their peers-pilots, agricultural operators, airport managers, FBO’s, aviation mechanics, educators and aviation museums in Fargo and

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.28.17)

"The things that Aurora knows how to do in aircraft, aerodynamics, aviation propulsion are a really good fit to the Army's needs in terms of performance, range, payload, those kinds of performance characteristics that the Army needs." Source: Dr. John Wissler, director of advanced projects at Aurora Flight Sciences -- who hosted a visit from U.S. Army Research Laboratory aerospace engineers Aug. 15. Earlier this summer, officials from the company visited the Army's research facilities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Aurora is focused on the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles.

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