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January 14, 2020

Airborne 01.13.20: Continental MSB, First Colt LSA, Tamarack Update

Also: E-2D Sustainment Pilot Program, Upwind Summer Scholarship, Collins HUD Training Device, USAF Birthday

Concerns about the amount of voluntary compliance with a low-cost Service Bulletin affecting certain 520 and 550 series engines have caused Continental Aerospace Technologies to turn it into a Mandatory Service Bulletin, with Continental shouldering the costs for the actual required work. Continental is re-categorizing SB18-08A to an MSB MSB18-08B. This re-categorization is needed due to the low percentage of compliance. CAT notes that, “We have not seen any cylinder failures in the field th

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Airborne-Unmanned 01.14.20: 1st US EHang Flt, $6M For Kratos, Unlawful Drone Ops

Also: Karma Firmware Update, Swift Tactical Systems, Drone-Based Home Security, Drone Swarms (Again)

EHang conducted its first-ever US trial flight of its two-seater passenger-grade AAV, the EHang 216 on Jan 7, as part of the North Carolina Transportation Summit hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on January 8 and 9. This represents the first time that the EHang 216 has received flight approval from the FAA. While this was a non-passenger flight, EHang is working with the FAA to secure approval for a passenger trial flight of the EHang 216 in the near future. Kratos Defense

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Gone West: Former NAA Chairman Walter Boyne

Also Served As Director Of The Smithsonian's National Air And Space Museum

Col. Walter Boyne, USAF (Ret.), Command Pilot, Combat Veteran, Aviation Historian, Author, former Director of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, and former Chairman of NAA passed away on January 9, 2020. He was 90.

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Captain James Lovell To Receive The Jeff Bezos Freedoms Wings Award

Prestigious Award Honors Advancing Principles Of Freedom

John Travolta, the "Official Ambassador of Aviation" will host the 17th annual "Living Legends of Aviation Awards" on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The event honors those who have made significant contributions to aviation/aerospace. It will be a star-studded night with celebrities and Legends attending the Awards.

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Brunswick, ME Seeks Airport Manager For Growing Operation

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Airborne-Unmanned 01.07.20: Remote ID, Drone ‘Squadron’, Pegasus Mini

Also: AUVSI Supports NPRM, Milestone Drone Delivery, NBAA Comments, Leonardo M-40 Target Drone

The FAA has announced a proposed rule that would continue the safe integration of UAS, commonly called drones, into the nation’s airspace by requiring them to be identifiable remotely. “Remote ID technologies will enhance safety and security by allowing the FAA, law enforcement, and Federal security agencies to identify drones flying in their jurisdiction,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The FAA will seek input on the NPRM for Remote Identification (Remote ID) of UAS.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.14.20)

"I'm honored to lead the talented people of Boeing as we face our challenges. Working together, we will strengthen our safety culture, improve transparency and rebuild trust with our customers, regulators, suppliers and the flying public." Source: New Boeing CEO David L. Calhoun.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.14.20): Flight Information Service

A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.14.20)

Astronaut's Blood Clot Treated By Doctors On Earth

From Fox News, scientists have described how, for the first time, a space station astronaut’s blood clot was successfully treated by doctors more than 200 miles away on Earth.

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