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November 05, 2018

Airborne 11.05.18: Vulcanair Fleet Sale, Airport Bankrupt, Kepler Retired

Also: PAL-V To Debut In Middle East, X-56A Test Flights, USAF 920th RQW, Chapman Honored

Delaware State University (DSU) and Ameravia, Inc. have announced the acquisition, with a firm order, of ten (10) new Vulcanair V1.0 aircraft for the DSU aviation department flight training program with deliveries in late 2018 and the first half of 2019. DSU has chosen to invest $3.5 million dollars in the Aviation Program. Beginning in 2019 thru 2027, the university intends to purchase at least one additional V1.0 training aircraft each year (for a total of up to 20 airplanes), to accommodate expansion of the

Airborne 11.05.18: Vulcanair Fleet Sale, Airport Bankrupt, Kepler Retired

Also: PAL-V To Debut In Middle East, X-56A Test Flights, USAF 920th RQW, Chapman Honored

Delaware State University (DSU) and Ameravia, Inc. have announced the acquisition, with a firm order, of ten (10) new Vulcanair V1.0 aircraft for the DSU aviation department flight training program with deliveries in late 2018 and the first half of 2019. DSU has chosen to invest $3.5 million dollars in the Aviation Program. Beginning in 2019 thru 2027, the university intends to purchase at least one additional V1.0 training aircraft each year (for a total of up to 20 airplanes), to accommodate expansion of the Aviation Program. The company that operates Maryland Airport (2W5) east of Indian Head, MD has filed for bankruptcy protection as Charles County plans to rezone parcels adjacent

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A4A Names Doug Mullen Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

Previously Served As Associate General Counsel For The Association

Airlines for America (A4A) has named Doug Mullen to the position of vice president and Deputy General Counsel. Mullen previously served as Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs for the association, serving as legal counsel to member airlines on a wide range of regulatory issues at the international, federal, state and local levels.

USAF 823rd RHS Delivers Basic Needs After Hurricane Michael

Working To Clear Debris, Assess Damage, Construct A Tent City

A trip from Hurlburt Field, Florida, to Tyndall Air Force Base, typically takes two hours. But in the wake of Hurricane Michael, it was a four-hour journey for 16 Airmen from the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron. Hindered by destruction and debris, they backtracked through blocked roads with little to no communications or GPS capabilities.

Goodbye Europe, Hello Moon: European Orion Module Ships Soon

Will Arrive In Florida On Tuesday, Nov 6

The European Service Module that will power and propel the Orion spacecraft on its first mission around the Moon will ship early next week from Bremen to the United States. It will take off in an Antonov An-124 aircraft in the early hours of 5 November and arrive at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 6 November.

Air Lease Corporation Delivers Airbus A321-200neo

Powered By Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM Engines

Air Lease Corporation has delivered a new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft featuring Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines on long-term lease to Air New Zealand.

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Elbit Systems Selected To Provide Maritime UAS To EU Maritime Safety Agency

Contract Valued At About $68 Million

Elbit Systems has been awarded a framework contract to provide maritime Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) patrol services to be provided by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to countries in the European Union. The contract that will be executed in cooperation with CEiiA is for a two-year base period and two single year option periods. If fully ordered, the total contract value is approximately $68 million.

Air BP Expands In Brazil

Adds Salvador International Airport To Its Network

Air BP is expanding its Brazilian network with the addition of Salvador International Airport. The Air BP Petrobahia joint venture will manage operations at the airport, supplying Jet A-1 to both general and commercial aviation customers. The new location further underpins Air BP’s commitment to Brazil.

GA Airport In Maryland Files For Bankruptcy

Seeks To 'Strengthen Capital Structure And Protect The Valuable Transportation Asset'

The company that operates Maryland Airport (2W5) east of Indian Head, MD has filed for bankruptcy protection as Charles County plans to rezone parcels adjacent to the field.

The Metop-C Weather Satellite Is Readied For Arianespace's Soyuz Launch

Launch Window Opens In 'Early November'

Payload preparations are advancing for Arianespace’s next launch from French Guiana: a Soyuz mission to orbit Metop-C, the third in a series of European satellites that is significantly enhancing weather forecasting. During activity in the Spaceport’s S3B clean room facility this month, Metop-C was “topped off” with its propellant load – which followed its initial integration and checkout processes.

Mente Partners With Embry-Riddle, Aero Law Group For Flight Department Course

Syllabus Geared Towards Flight Department Managers And Leadership

Mente Group, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Aero Law Group are collaborating on an essential course for flight department leaders and managers. The syllabus will be conducted by well-qualified aviation professionals with many years of experience from the three participant organizations.

Airbus And Ursa To Continue Partnership On Use Of Radar Satellite Data

Parties Have Signed New Four-Year Contract

Airbus Defence and Space will continue to provide access to its radar satellite data to Ursa Space Systems (Ursa), a data fusion and analytics company. Both parties signed a new four-year contract after having started their cooperation in 2015.

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Embracing Technology To Position Dart Internationally

Growing Its Business Through eCommerce Efforts

A little over a year ago, Dart departed on a new quest – eCommerce. The company had the goal to develop a new platform that would ease the purchasing process for clients and partners.

Air Lease Places Airbus A320neo Aircraft With Air Seychelles

Airplane To Be Delivered Early In 2020

Air Lease Corporation has placed one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Air Seychelles (Republic of Seychelles) from ALC’s order book with Airbus. The new aircraft will feature CFM LEAP 1A-26 engines and is confirmed to deliver to the airline in the first quarter of 2020.

Aero-TV: 'Maybe A Record Year’ - The True Blue Power Revolution Continues

True Blue Power Makes Additional Airline Inroads

Ravn Alaska has installed the company’s TB44 (46 amp-hour) Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries on DeHavilland DHC-8 aircraft. Ravn will install TB44 batteries during routine C-check maintenance operations throughout 2018. The battery outperforms existing nickel-cadmium (NiCad) and lead-acid alternatives, delivering more power, significantly less weight, increased safety, longevity and reduced maintenance costs. The high-performance lithium-ion battery received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) on DHC-8 100/200/300 series aircraft in 2015.

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Aero-TV: 'Maybe A Record Year’ - The True Blue Power Revolution Continues

True Blue Power Makes Additional Airline Inroads

Ravn Alaska has installed the company’s TB44 (46 amp-hour) Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries on DeHavilland DHC-8 aircraft. Ravn will install TB44 batteries during routine C-check maintenance operations throughout 2018. The battery outperforms existing nickel-cadmium (NiCad) and lead-acid alternatives, delivering more power, significantly less weight, increased safety, longevity and reduced maintenance costs. The high-performance lithium-ion battery received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) on DHC-8 100/200/300 series aircraft in 2015.

DJI Expands Drone Ecosystem

Introduces New Hardware, Software And Partnerships To Help Enterprises Gain Aerial Productivity

DJI, the world's leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today opened the doors to its third annual AirWorks enterprise drone conference by showcasing new hardware, software and strategic partnerships, expanding the global DJI ecosystem to help more enterprises embrace the benefits of aerial productivity.

Army Funds Kent State Aeronautics Professor To Research Drone Technology

Grant Provides More Than $130,000 To Study Propulsion Systems For Intermediate-Sized Drones

A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a Kent State University researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new generation of intermediate-sized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones.

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Chapman Honored With Aircraft Dedication

Boeing C-32 Named For Special Tactics Combat Controller Who Was Killed In Action

The name John Chapman is already well known in the Air Force community, and will now fly across the globe on the side of an iconic aircraft. The Air Force dedicated a Boeing C-32 Master Sgt. John Chapman, during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26. Chapman was a special tactics combat controller who was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor in August.

Alpha Aviation Groups Signs MOU For Cambodian Flight School

Will Train Airline Pilots To Fly A320 Airplanes

Alpha Aviation Group, one of Asia’s leading pilot training providers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Negocia Group for the development of plans for a Cambodian Flight Training School and Cambodian airline pilot training solutions.

CNC Technologies Airborne Mission Suite Featured At IACP Orlando

State-Of-The-Art Solution For Broward County Sheriff’s Office H125 Helicopters Live-Demoed For Conference Attendees at Airbus Booth

CNC Technologies, an aviation technology and wireless communications company serving the law enforcement, military and government markets, recently concluded a successful appearance at this month’s IACP event joining the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) in showcasing its CNC-designed airborne mission suite at the Airbus booth.

Klyde Morris (11.05.18)

Klyde Has No Clue Who Is Watching Him...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

X-59 QueSST Model Flies the Simulated Skies

Undergoes Wind Tunnel Testing At NASA Langley

It’s a long way from now until the year 2023 for researchers who hope their airplane will lead the next innovation of flight – which is just fine with aeronautics researcher Corey Diebler.

Airborne 11.02.18: AMA Expo West, Alpha Electro, GA Groups 'Best Practices'

Also: DOJ Files Charges, Enstrom New Zealand TC, Air Plains Services, Turkey's World's Largest Airport?

Model Aviation’s preeminent gathering starts today. The 20th annual AMA Expo West will take place at the Fairplex Exposition Center in Pomona, California for the first time, today through November 4th with a new, expanded program. This three-day event takes full advantage of Expo’s new location with loads of family-friendly activities including indoor and outdoor flying, a flying light show, drone racing, and much more. The fleet of four Pipistrel Alpha Electro aircraft that are slated for

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.05.18)

Aero Linx: Youth Aviation Adventure Program (YAA) In 1997, Steve Wathen and Dan Kiser founded the Youth Aviation Adventure Program (YAA) in Columbus, Ohio as a way to help Steve’s son and other scouts from their troop earn their Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badges. The two men enjoyed sharing their love of aviation with the boys so much they began recruiting scouts from other nearby troops and offering their Aviation Merit Badge program twice a year. As the program became more popular, Dan and Steve enlisted other pilots and aviation enthusiasts as volunteers to expand and upgrade the content of the program, and it has since expanded to include Girl Scouts, youth from other organizations, and anyon

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.05.18): Hold For Release

Hold For Release Used by ATC to delay an aircraft for traffic management reasons; i.e., weather, traffic volume, etc. Hold for release instructions (including departure delay information) are used to inform a pilot or a controller (either directly or through an authorized relay) that an IFR departure clearance is not valid until a release time or additional instructions have been received.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.05.18)

"It was an honor to be here with the Chapman family, to be part of this special tribute to John and his heroic sacrifice for our Nation. The naming of this aircraft will serve to remind those traveling on board 'Chappy' of the caliber of people who have served as Airmen." Source: Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, discussing the memory of John Chapman -- a name already well known in the Air Force community, and will now fly across the globe on the side of an iconic aircraft. The Air Force dedicated a Boeing C-32 Master Sgt. John Chapman, during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26. Chapman was a special tactics combat controller who was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor in August.

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