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November 26, 2019

Airborne 11.25.19: AEA 3Q Sales, $20K Drone Fine, NTSB OV-1D Prelim

Also: AMA Expo Shutdown, Boeing on SWA 1380, Air Wisconsin Pilots, Tunisair Express, ANN Staff Openings

AEA has released its third-quarter 2019 Avionics Market Report. In the first nine months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $2,287,701,583.05, or more than $2.2 billion as reported by the participating companies. The figure represented a 14.3% increase in total sales compared to the first nine months of 2018. During the third-quarter months of July, August and September, sales increased 14.9% compared to the same time frame one year ago. Sometimes, me

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Disney Testing SUV-Sized X-Wing Drones

But The Public May Never See The Aircraft

Disney is reportedly testing a pair of X-Wing drones ... but not the $35 toys you might find available for the holidays.

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Aero-TV: The Tecnam Revolution Continues - Sport Aircraft To Next-Gen Airliners

Solid, Back-To-Basics Commuter Airplane

Tecnam had its new P2012 Traveller on static display at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. The airplane was certified by the FAA in August, and is ready for deliveries in the U.S. Powered by two 375 HP turbo-charged Lycoming engines, the Tecnam P2012 Traveller features a modern design and state-of-the-art equipment, allowing single-pilot operations, depending on individual country regulations.

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Airborne-Unmanned 11.19.19: VSR700 1st Flt, DJI v Malaria, Drone Penalty

Also: Drone Industry Workshop, Drones Monitor Scottish Seas, Public Safety UAS Summit, 50-Mile Drone Corridor

The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system has performed its first flight at a drone test center in the south of France. The VSR700 performed several take-offs and landings on Friday 8th of November with the longest flight lasting around 10 minutes. The VSR700 was tethered with 100-foot cables to fully secure the flight test zone. The subsequent phases of the flight test program will now evolve towards free flight, and then progressively open the flight envelope. DJ

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Airborne-Unmanned 11.26.19: Leonardo Invests, WavDrone Flt Test, Drone Fine

Also: Terra Drone Indonesia, FLIR Intro's StormCaster, AMA Expo's Canceled, Sensefly Partnerships

Leonardo is investing in Skydweller Aero Inc., a U.S./Spanish start-up specializing in large-scale solar-powered unmanned air systems. The initiative will result in the development and deployment of the Skydweller drone, a  fully electric unmanned aircraft capable of carrying large payloads with unlimited range and ultra-persistent endurance. Skydweller has the capability to operate from existing airbases around the world, deploy thousands of miles away to areas of high need, and remain overhead for or

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.26.19)

“The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America’s airports which will address safer airport operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers.” Source: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.26.19): Ident

A request for a pilot to activate the aircraft transponder identification feature.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.26.19)

National EMS Pilots Association

Formed in 1984, NEMSPA helps EMS helicopter and fixed-wing pilots to keep abreast of current industry issues, thereby contributing to each flight program that has NEMSPA members.

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