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September 15, 2021

Airborne 09.13.21: Jetpack Sale!, Virgin Delayed, Last Doolittle Raider

Also: Top Gun Sequel, ThrustSense STCs, Inspiration4 Crew Arrives, King Air 360/360ER And 260

California's JetPack Aviation has made their first sales, following through on the plan that the JB-Series jetpacks would go on sale one day. The company announced its very first jetpack sales: two JB-12 units, which sold for US$400,000 apiece to an "undisclosed military customer in South-East Asia," deliverable within about six months. The JB-12 will weigh in at 105 lbs. It'll max out at 528 lb of thrust, and be capable of speeds up to 120 mph. Images of the JB-12 jetpack itself are classified at the moment, but like the current model JB-11, it uses three sma

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Aero-TV At OSH21: Flight Design Speaks With ANN At Oshkosh

President Tom Peghiny Reveals Details About The F2

Flight Design is now producing six airplanes per month out of their facilities in Germany, Czech Republic and Ukraine. The F2 was approved by the FAA as a special light sport aircraft on July 8th, according to President of Flight Design USA, Tom Peghiny. Peghiny spoke with ANN about the newly approved F2 at Oshkosh. “The F2 has a longer wingspan than the CT Series, it’s just under 33 feet and the CTLS and CTSW are just over 27. It gives good higher altitude performance and a true airspeed cruise, the higher you go, the more it likes it. It has a larger cabin, its 51 in

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Airborne-Flight Training 09.09.21: VAX Mandates, Adaptive Paragliding, Piedmont

Also: Whirly-Girls 2022, USAF VAX, MSU and McAir Aviation, Pilot Peer Support

Alaska and Horizon Airlines are requiring full vaccination by the date of hire for new employees. They will also stop quarantine pay to unvaccinated employees that contract COVID-19. Alaska employs around 23,000 people. “In addition, current unvaccinated employees who become exposed to or infected with COVID-19, will no longer be paid for their quarantine time," the airline said. “We appreciate every employee who has put in the effort to get vaccinated, and we continue to encourage our employees to get the vaccine.” A Utah based organization called Project A

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Airborne-Unmanned 09.08.21: Bristow-Electra, Embraer Eve, Perseverance

Also: Drone Catches Arsonist, New Shepard Model, Hypoint And Piasecki, Drone v Gas leak

Bristow Group and Electra.aero, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue a Joint Development Agreement and Purchase Agreement. The two firms will work together on the technical development, marketing and certification of Electra’s hybrid-electric short take-off and landing aircraft, seeking to collaborate on 50 aircraft. In addition to seeking certification with the FAA, EASA and Transport Canada the two companies also aim to focus on “middle mile” logistics. Embraer’s Eve Urban Mobility is working alongside its partners and

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.15.21)

Aero Linx: Asian Business Aviation Association AsBAA is a non-profit association representing business and general aviation entities based in Asia and around the world. Our members include major operators, aircraft manufacturers, aviation service providers, finance and insurance providers and any organisation or individual with an interest in seeing BA/GA thrive in Asia. Through AsBAA, our members obtain support with operational challenges and in turn, also support the greater advancement and development of the business and general aviation industry in Asia.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.15.21): Stopway

Stopway An area beyond the takeoff runway no less wide than the runway and centered upon the extended centerline of the runway, able to support the airplane during an aborted takeoff, without causing structural damage to the airplane, and designated by the airport authorities for use in decelerating the airplane during an aborted takeoff.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.15.21)

“We are thrilled to launch a business jet that features all the best-selling elements of the Challenger platform – impressive performance, consistent reliability, exceptional smooth ride – while elevating the cabin experience for our customers. Building on the success of the unrivalled Global 7500 business jet cabin, the Challenger 3500 aircraft prioritizes what our customers value most: a truly exceptional cabin experience.” Source: Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier, commenting on the unveiling of Bombardier's new Challenger 3500.

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