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December 12, 2019

Major 'Remote ID' Drone Tracking Standard To Be Published By ASTM International

Supports Technology That Allows The General Public And Public Safety Officials To Identify A Drone Using An Assigned ID

A highly anticipated ASTM International standard aims to satisfy the growing demand for better identification and tracking of unmanned aircraft systems (commonly known as drones) in airspace systems worldwide.

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Gulfstream Delivers 400th Aircraft From G650 Family

Milestone Highlights Aircraft's Superior Performance And Market's Continued Demand

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today delivered the 400th aircraft from the record-breaking, ultralong-range Gulfstream G650 family to a customer. The extended-range Gulfstream G650ER will be based in the U.S.

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FAA Issues SAIB For Air Tractor Airplanes

Focus Is On Flap Motor Mounting Studs

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) notifying owners and operators of procedures to replace one configuration of the flap motor mounting studs with an improved configuration, and to inspect for and correct cracking and separation of the flap motor mounting studs, which if left uncorrected, could result in loss of control.

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FAA SAIB: Gulfstream Flight Compartment Windows

Agency Has Received At Least 20 Reports Of Windshield Failures Since 2013

The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) following reports of multiple windshield failures on  Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G-1159A (G-III), G-IV, GIV-X, GV, GV-SP, and GVI airplanes.  It also provides information on a new windshield design that should be used if replacement of an existing windshield becomes necessary.

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P&W Invests $30 Million In West Virginia Facility

Will Provide MRO For PW800 Engines

Pratt & Whitney has made a $30 million US investment in its engine services facility in Bridgeport, West Virginia for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of PW800 engines. Specifically, the site will service the market leading PW814GA and PW815GA engines that power the Gulfstream G500 and G600 aircraft, respectively, with the capacity to expand its capabilities to other PW800 engine models in the future.

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UAV Turbines Expands Its Microturbine Capabilities

HREX Will Provide Unmatched Onboard Power And Flight Time To Commercial And Military UAVs

UAV Turbines has successfully demonstrated its Monarch Hybrid Range Extender (HREX), a microturbine powered generator technology that extends the range of electrically powered medium-sized unmanned aircraft (UAVs). The HREX developmental system can extend the endurance of a wide variety of electrically powered UAVs now in development, while simultaneously providing the proven reliability of a gas turbine system.

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Aston Martin And Airbus Prepare To Take To The Skies

New Partnership Brings Together Automotive And Aeronautical Design Teams

Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters have revealed a new partnership that brings together the best of automotive and aeronautical design. For the past 12 months designers from both brands have worked together on the aesthetic styling of the first product from this collaboration, which is set to be revealed early in Q1 2020.

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NTSB Calls For Halt To Doors-Off Helicopter Rides Using Supplemental Restraints

Recommends Closing A Regulatory Loophole

The National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday called for a halt to doors-off helicopter flights that place passengers in supplemental passenger restraints until federal regulators can better evaluate the safety of the restraints, which could interfere with the aircraft and hamper escape.

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Garmin Adds The G1000 NXi Upgrade For The Embraer Phenom 100

Offers Improved Readability And State-Of-The-Art Processors Support Smoother Panning And Faster Map Rendering

The FAA has certified the Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck upgrade for Embraer’s Phenom 100 business jets equipped with the Prodigy Flight Deck. The G1000 NXi offers these aircraft owners and operators an array of modern features, including wireless connectivity, SurfaceWatch runway monitoring technology, visual approach guidance, HSI map and more. The displays also preserve the same footprint and connectors so time to complete the G1000 NXi upgrade is minimized.

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