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April 13, 2018

Airborne 04.13.18: Sun Flyer 2 Flies!, 300th G650, ValuJet Mech Still Sought

Also: Radiant Tech New IOS APP, NPS Air Tour Exemption List, SpaceX Gulf Of Mexico, 'Learn to Skydive Month'

Bye Aerospace has confirmed that the prototype Sun Flyer 2 aircraft has made its first flight. The prototype aircraft flight test program, which began in late March, is being conducted at Centennial Airport (KAPA), south of Denver, Colorado, and are now progressing to increased speed, altitude and endurance capabilities. EP Systems provided the energy storage system for the Sun Flyer 2 prototype aircraft being flight tested, including battery modules (packs), battery management unit and power distribution unit. The battery cells are LG Chem “MJ1” lithium-ion battery cells with a 260 Wh/kg energy density. Bye Aerospace will soon announce who its electric motor

Zuma Satellite Lost Due To Modified Part

Lockheed Martin Reportedly Made Changes In Payload Adapter That Did Not Operate Properly

A piece of hardware called a payload adapter that was modified by Lockheed Martin prior to the launch of the Zuma Satellite in January was what caused the loss of the secretive military payload, according to investigators looking into the matter.

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