Aero-News Network: The aviation and aerospace world's daily/real-time news and information service

Airborne 05.28.19: Tamarack Grounding, 'Fat Albert' Retires, UFO Report

Also: DJI Adds Airplane And Helicopter Detection, Inspection Reports Falsified, Dulles Aviation FBO, AA Suit

The FAA has grounded Cessna Citation business jets equipped with the Tamarack ‘ATLAS’ active winglet system, stating that, “An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD.” According to the AD, “...the active load alleviation system (ATLAS), when operational, deflects the Tamarack active control surfaces (TACS) on the outboard wings. Recently, occurrences have been reported in which ATLAS appears to have malfunctioned, causing upset events

Pentagon Admits It Investigates UFO Reports

Admission Called A 'Bombshell' By Civilian Investigator

The Department of Defense has owned up to the fact that it continues to investigate "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena" ... which most of us would call a UFO.

Airborne 05.24.19: Amazon 2 Lakeland, New Boeing?, Apollo 12 LM Impact Site

Also: NASA Invites Public, Flooding Cancels Airshow, Corporate Angel Network, Bird Strike In Ethiopian Accident?

The Lakeland, FL City Commission has given unanimous approval to a plan that will see an Amazon cargo facility built at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL). The 20-year deal gives Amazon a 20-year lease on 47.2 acres at the airport. The company plans to build a seven-jet cargo hangar and bring between 800 to 1,000 jobs to the region. Airport director Gene Conrad called the deal "a home run for us." Amazon will pay some $80,000 per month in rent, and 85 cents per 1,000 pounds of cargo

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.28.19)

"Together with DHL we are very glad to bring the first smart drone delivery service route to China in Guangzhou; this marks a new beginning in building air logistics for smart cities." Source: Hu Huazhi, Founder & CEO of EHang, announcing the launch of last-mile delivery services in China with DHL.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.28.19): On Condition Item (OC)

A primary maintenance process requiring repetitive inspection or test to determine the condition of units, systems or portions of structure to assure continued serviceability.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.28.19)

British Parachute Association (BPA)

The National Governing Body for Sport Parachuting, the British Parachute Association (BPA), was founded in 1961 and incorporated as a company limited by guarantee, British Parachute Association Limited, in 1966.