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Airborne 04.16.18: Terrafugia Jobs, Planes Of Fame Airshow, King Schools

Also: A321LR Goes Long, Elbit Acquires Universal, Becker Avionics, Avionica MiniQAR

Terrafugia created 75 new US-based jobs within the past 12 months and is on track to add at least another 50 more by the end of the year, according to the company. Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group (Geely Holding) acquired Terrafugia in Fall 2017. Aviation enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that the lawsuit between Yanks Air Museum, Flying Tigers Aviation FBO and Planes of Fame Air Museum has been settled and the air show will go on this year. The settlement was reached with all parties interested in reuniting the aviation

Airborne-Unmanned 04.17.18: XPO 2018, Drone Broadcasts, Airbus Inspection Drone

Also: NZ AFB Drone Incident, Police UAVs, Inaugural Drone Boot Camp, Predator 5M Flight Hours

This is it! THE major unmanned exposition of the year -- AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018 starts Monday, April 30, 2018 at 1:00 PM and runs through Thursday, May 3, 2018, 4:00 PM (MDT) at the Colorado Convention Center, in Denver, CO. This premier event unites the largest global community of drone, intelligent robotics and unmanned systems leaders to shape the future of the industry. Featuring the largest and most comprehensive trade show, this event is the spot to learn from daily keynotes with tech visionaries and 200+

Airborne-Unmanned 04.10.18: Section 336 Opposed, LAANC Partners, UAVs v Nuke

Also: Oregon SAR Drone, AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards, SenseFly & Trimble, Drone Imaging In Forestry

The Commercial Drone Alliance has called for Congress to repeal Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012. Since the implementation of the FAA’s Part 107 in 2016, which broadly authorized commercial drone operations in the U.S., drone use has been growing at an exponential rate. CDA claims that Section 336 of the 2012 FMRA currently prohibits the FAA from regulating qualifying model aircraft. CDA alleges that this exemption has been misinterpreted and abused—giving all m

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.17.18)

“Our aviation system is essential to our economy and to the American way of life. This bill provides many important reforms that will help U.S. manufacturers and job creators lead in a very competitive global marketplace.” Source: House Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA), on the introduction of a new long-term FAA funding bill.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.17.18): Steep Turns

In instrument flight, any turn greater than standard rate; in visual flight, anything greater than a 45° bank.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.17.18)

Opinion: Safe Hobby Flying Requires Education, Not More Drone Regulation

From Forbes, contributor John Goglia makes the case for saving Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The section precludes the FAA from making new regulations regarding model aircraft operated by hobbyists.