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July 04, 2023

Judge Denies Requests Pertaining to Huntington Beach Air Show Settlement

Crying Over Spilt Oil

A California judge has denied two emergency requests pertaining to Huntington Beach’s near $5-million settlement with the operator of its annual air-show over the cancellation of the 2021 event’s final day on account of an oil spill. One request sought to prevent the city from paying out the settlement, while the second attempted to make public a full and detailed accounting of the settlement.

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FAA Grants Joby Aviation’s eVTOL Special Airworthiness Certificate

Look Upon My Certs, Ye Mighty

Joby Aviation, the Toyota-backed designer and builder of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced on 28 June 2023 that it has received FAA approval to commence flight-testing of its eVTOL air-taxi. The Santa Cruz, California-based company set forth the FAA had granted a Special Airworthiness Certificate by which Joby is authorized to undertake a flight-testing campaign—sans passengers—of the first production prototype of its nascent eVTOL platform.

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Pilot Killed in Mille Lacs Lake Icon A5 Accident Identified

NTSB Seeking Videos of 30 June Minnesota Mishap

The pilot and sole occupant of a single-engine ICON A5 that went down in east-central Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake on Friday, 30 June 2023 has been identified as 47-year-old Ryan Comer of Blane, Minnesota; so states the Federal Aviation Administration. Mille Lacs County Sheriff Kyle Burton reported personnel of his department recovered Mr. Comer’s body from approximately 26-feet of water some eight hours after the 13:50 CDT mishap.

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Airborne 06.26.23: Oshkosh SOON!, NetJets Criticized, A-10 Retiring

Also: Wheels Up Stock Fall, Aura Aero, ZeroAvia ZA2000 Hydrogen-Electric Engines, Destinus 

Four weeks from today, the ANN, Airborne, SportPlane Resource Guide and Aero-TV crews will be heavily involved in bringing you our usual comprehensive unparalleled coverage of all things Oshkosh. If the weather holds, and based on the stunning numbers seen just a few weeks ago at Sun ‘n Fun, this year’s Oshkosh event could set records. And along with that, this will be ANN CEO, Jim Campbell’s 50th visit to Oshkosh. NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP)—the labor union representing the three-thousand-plus aviators currently

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Airborne-NextGen 06.27.23: Destinus H2-SST, SFO eVTOL, SAF Helo Flight

Also: Daher SAF Demo, ZeroAvia - MHIRJ, New SLS Rocket, Archer-Stellantis Partnership

Destinus unveiled its third and most complex and capable technology demonstrator during the Paris Air-Show. Kokorich and his apparatchiks assert the contraption—prosaically dubbed Destinus-3—may be set to go down in aviation history as the world’s first hydrogen-powered supersonic unmanned vehicle. Eve Air Mobility announced its plans to offer a number of eVTOL commuter routes throughout the Bay Area and San Francisco, California. The plan will be assisted by Eve investor United Airlines, who will use the routes as a "quick, economical and lower-carbon way

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Airborne-NextGen 06.27.23: Destinus H2-SST, SFO eVTOL, SAF Helo Flight

Also: Daher SAF Demo, ZeroAvia - MHIRJ, New SLS Rocket, Archer-Stellantis Partnership

Destinus unveiled its third and most complex and capable technology demonstrator during the Paris Air-Show. Kokorich and his apparatchiks assert the contraption—prosaically dubbed Destinus-3—may be set to go down in aviation history as the world’s first hydrogen-powered supersonic unmanned vehicle. Eve Air Mobility announced its plans to offer a number of eVTOL commuter routes throughout the Bay Area and San Francisco, California. The plan will be assisted by Eve investor United Airlines, who will use the routes as a "quick, economical and lower-carbon way

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U.K. Initiative Seeks to Broaden Student Interest in Aviation

London Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry

Following their respective completions of a seven-month program developed for purpose of exposing public school students to careers in the aviation and aerospace sectors, upwards of forty pupils hailing from state schools across Hertfordshire and North London took triumphantly to the skies at Watford Hertfordshire, England’s London Elstree Aerodrome (ICAO: EGTR). Organized by the Air League, the U.K.’s leading aviation and aerospace charity, 42 students participated in a series of Air Experience Days at the London Elstree Aerodrome—taking part in team-building and communication workshops prior to experiencing half-day flying lessons in powered aircraft.

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Embraer Sees Continued Interest in P2F Conversions

Used E-Jets Find Fresh Lease on Life as Cargo Haulers Out East

Embraer signed a Letter of Agreement at the recent Paris Air Show for the conversion and delivery of 20 jets for the Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group. The deal will provide the firm with 20 E190F and E195F Embraer aircraft, originally built in passenger layouts. The Chinese firm will cooperate on the establishment of suitable conversion capabilities in their hometown, supporting and accelerating the introduction of the 1st-gen E-jet freighters into their domestic market.

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Schiebel Camcopter S-100 to Surveil French Coast

“I am Perpetual, I Keep the Country Clean” —Rob Halford

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has entered into an agreement with Schiebel, the Austrian manufacturer of mine-detectors and rotary-wing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs), by which the latter’s Camcopter S-100 UAS will conduct emission-monitoring and maritime-surveillance operations in northern France. Subject missions will be carried out on behalf of the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs, Fishery, and Aquaculture (DGAMPA).

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Iraqi Airways Takes Delivery of 1st Dreamliner In-Country

Growing Fleet Signals Dreams of Middle Eastern Expansion

Boeing tendered the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Iraqi Airways, making it the first of 10 eventual aircraft in the carrier's fleet. The delivery follows 4 737 MAX aircraft handed over since February of this year, with more on the way. Iraqi Airways has ordered a total of six 737-8s and 10 737-10s, providing its single-aisle fleet with more capability across its regional and medium-haul routes. The line currently offers service to 45 destinations from its home base in Baghdad, with plans to capitalize on Iraqi growth.

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Safran Helicopter Engines, Aura Aero Sign MOU for Turbo-Generators

19-Seater Regional Aircraft will See Joint Development of "Disruptive Propulsive Architectures"

Aura Aero signed a memorandum of understanding with Safran Helicopter Engines, with both partners joining hands on electric generators that regulate pressure, power, and electric tension throughout the ERA aircraft. The Electric Regional Aircraft (or ERA in current nomenclature), is a prospective 19-seat, sustainable commuter aimed at stealing market share from more established, point-to-point turboprops.

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NTSB Prelim: Vans RV6

The Airplane Was In A “Very Steep” Or “Knifeedge” Tight Circle, Only About 100 Ft Above The Ground

On June 7, 2023, at 1015 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Vans, RV-6, N835BC, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Colonial Beach, Virginia. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A witness stated he was a lifelong friend of the passenger, and the passenger’s son, the pilot. He stated the pilot, and his father flew to his house on June 6, 2023, about 1900, from Wilmington, North Carolina.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.04.23)

Aero Linx: STEM Flights

STEM Flights was a concept that had been percolating in the mind of its founder, retired Brigadier General Dave Brubaker (Gen Bru) for many years.  It began soon after a 34-year career in the United States Air Force & Air National Guard – most of it flying fighter jet aircraft (F-100, F-4 and the F-16).  As he transitioned back to civilian life in 2005, he continued his passion for flying and purchased a Cessna 172 for personal use. Over the ensuing years he made it a point to share his love of flying by giving countless rides to family, friends, friends of friends, and even strangers who just showed an interest or desire to fly.  

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.04.23): 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.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.04.23)

“These two were very close friends, they were both flying the same type of aircraft. The friend was flying about a quarter mile behind the crashed one—he was able to see the impact when it hit the water.”

Source: Part of the narrative surrounding yet another Icon A5-related accident and tragedy, as detailed by The Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office. 

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