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November 23, 2016

Airborne 11.23.16: Peggy Whitson @ISS, Operation Phalanx, sUAS Black Friday

Also: AW101 Merlin Mk4, Aero Electric Aircraft, Ameriflight, Global Commercial UAS Market, Weather Sat, Top Hawk Program, Kuwaiti F/A-18E/F's

When Peggy Whitson arrived at ISS this weekend, she became the oldest woman to fly in space at the age of 56. According to a report from NPR, Whitson will turn 57 during her stay on the space station, which is her third visit to the orbiting outpost. She will assume duties as the Station's Commander when the current crew returns to Earth, and when she returns to Earth next spring, she will hold the record as the U.S. astronaut having spent the most time in orbit. A program to provide aerial surveillance along the Mexican border has been quietly ended by the Department of Homeland Security. According to the U.S. Army, Operation Phalanx was

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TransAsia Airways Suspends All Flights

Has Experienced Two Major Accidents Since 2014

Struggling Taiwanese carrier TransAsia Airways has cancelled all of its flight and closed its doors.

Boeing Names New Senior Leaders, Launches Integrated Services Business

Vice Chairman And Commercial Airplanes Head Conner Plans End -Of-2017 Retirement

Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg has named Kevin G. McAllister president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, succeeding company Vice Chairman Ray Conner in that role. Muilenburg also appointed Stanley A. Deal president and CEO of Boeing Global Services, a new business unit to be formed from the customer services groups within the company's existing commercial airplanes and defense, space and security business units. McAllister joins Boeing from GE Aviation. Deal is a veteran Boeing executive.

OA-5 Mission Begins Next Phase, Performing Experiments In Space

Marks Second Time Cygnus Used As A Science Platform

The Cygnus spacecraft has successfully unberthed from the International Space Station, starting the second phase of its mission before it reenters Earth’s atmosphere. Orbiting on its own, free of the ISS, the “S.S. Alan Poindexter” Cygnus will conduct two secondary mission objectives as part of its flight program: the Saffire-II payload experiment and the deployment of CubeSats to enhance weather forecasting capabilities.

NTSB Investigating Structural Failure Of Aquila Drone

Issues Occurred Just Before Landing During June 28 Test Flight

The NTSB has recently released documents related to the structural failure of the Aquila drone being tested by Facebook as a way to deliver Internet service to remote areas.

Gone West: Tuskegee Airman Willie N. Rogers

Had Been The Oldest Surviving Member Of The Storied Unit

Another Tuskegee Airman has Gone West. Tampa, FL resident Willie N. Rogers passed away on Friday due to complications of a stroke. He was 101-years-old and at the time of his death was the oldest surviving member of the unit.

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Final EC135T2+ For Australian Military Training Program Delivered

Full Fleet Of 15 Helicopters Delivered Only Two Years After Contract Signature

Airbus Helicopters has achieved Factory Acceptance of the last six of the EC135T2+ for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF), completing on-time deliveries of the full fleet of 15 helicopters.

Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu Re-Elected As President Of ICAO Council

Will Serve A Second Three-Year Term Leading The Body

Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu was re-elected by acclamation Monday for a second three-year term as President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Report: Global Drone Payload Market To Exceed $7 Billion By 2022

Cameras and Sensors Expected To Generate The Largest Market Share

A new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "World Drone Payload Market by Type, End user, and Geography - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014 - 2022," projects that the world drone payload market is expected to garner in excess of $7 billion by 2022, registering a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 5.5% from 2016 to 2022.

First Grob Training Aircraft Delivered To RAF

Marks Major Milestone In Military Flight Training Program, Company Says

A joint venture between Elbit Systems and KBR Affinity Flying Training Services has reached a significant project milestone with the delivery of its first training aircraft.

Ameriflight Signs Career Path Pilot Program Agreement

Partners With Omni Air International For The Program

Ameriflight and Omni Air International have entered into a career program to facilitate pilot career needs. The mutually beneficial relationship is designed to offer a defined path under which pilots can advance to a Part 121 certificated air carrier. The program will also create incentives for Ameriflight employees and further assist Ameriflight in recruiting new pilots.

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Aero-TV: Realistic Simulator Financing! - Redbird Partners With Bank of the Ozarks

Redbird Flight Simulations Joins With Bank of the Ozarks to Place a Simulator in Your flight School…

We have all heard the joke about financing your aviation operation. It goes something like this; if you want to make $1 million in aviation, start with $2 million and know when to quit! However, there actually are ways to improve your business through financing, and Redbird Flight Simulations has now come up with a plan to make their simulator products not only fit your needs, they make reasonable financing easily available.

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Airborne 11.23.16: Peggy Whitson @ISS, Operation Phalanx, sUAS Black Friday

Also: AW101 Merlin Mk4, Aero Electric Aircraft, Ameriflight, Global Commercial UAS Market, Weather Sat, Top Hawk Program, Kuwaiti F/A-18E/F's

When Peggy Whitson arrived at ISS this weekend, she became the oldest woman to fly in space at the age of 56. According to a report from NPR, Whitson will turn 57 during her stay on the space station, which is her third visit to the orbiting outpost. She will assume duties as the Station's Commander when the current crew returns to Earth, and when she returns to Earth next spring, she will hold the record as the U.S. astronaut having spent the most

Aero-TV: Realistic Simulator Financing- Redbird Partners With Bank of the Ozarks

Redbird Flight Simulations Joins With Bank of the Ozarks to Place a Simulator in Your flight School…

We have all heard the joke about financing your aviation operation. It goes something like this; if you want to make $1 million in aviation, start with $2 million and know when to quit! However, there actually are ways to improve your business through financing, and Redbird Flight Simulations has now come up with a plan to make their simulator products not only fit your needs, they make reasonable financing easily available.

Trump May Look Favorably On ATC Privatization

Shuster Says He Has Discussed The Issue With The President-Elect Several Times

The chairman of the House Transportation Committee says that President-elect Donald Trump is open to the idea of privatizing Air Traffic Control in the U.S., as has been done in Canada and Europe. Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) said that he has discussed the idea with Trump several times both during the campaign and after the election.

Approval Expected Soon For Alaska/Virgin America Deal

Department Of Justice Review Should Be Completed By Month's End

An antitrust review of the proposed acquisition of Virgin America by Alaska Airlines should be completed fairly soon, according Alaska Airlines.

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GoPro Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Over Karma Drone Recall

Suit Filed On Behalf Of Shareholders Who Claim Violations Of The Exchange Act

While GoPro may be able to mollify people who purchased a Karma Drone with a full refund and a Hero5 Black camera, some investors may not be as easy to placate in light of the recall.

U.K. Airports Association Says Airport Passengers Duties Are Too High

Calls For APD To Be Cut In Half To Make The U.K. 'More Competitive'

Ahead of its Autumn Statement, the Airport Operators Association (AOA) is calling on the U.K. Government to cut Airport Passenger Duty (APD) by 50% to make the U.K. more competitive internationally and demonstrate the U.K. is open for business.

AeroSports Update: sUAS Black Friday

Will Small Recreational Drones Darken The Skies Following Black Friday Sales?

Dropping prices and increased sophistication are going to make small drones popular gifts. They are fun, exciting, and provide a great recreational activity and continuing hobby enjoyment. However, they come with legal attachments as they relate to federal regulations. This is a quick and simplified overview of what you get involved in when operating a small drone.

Retrofit Parachutes Now Available For Carbon Cub, Sport Cub

New Systems From BRS Aerospace Available For Installation On CubCrafters Fleet Of LSA, Kit, And Builder Assist Aircraft

CubCrafters is announcing the availability of new airframe parachute systems for the company’s existing fleet of adventure airplanes. In May of 2016, the company introduced systems for new production Carbon Cubs. Now, retrofit parachutes may be installed at CubCrafters, and at select Authorized Service Centers.

Lufthansa Pilots To Stage One-Day Strike Wednesday

Latest Action In Long-Running Pay Dispute

Lufthansa Airlines pilots are planning a 24-hour strike on Wednesday beginning at midnight local time. The strike is the latest job action in a long-running pay dispute between pilots and the airline.

Airborne 11.22.16: Karma Freebie, Bally Bomber Flies, Holloman AFB

Also: FAI Award, Aero-Calendar, NASA $$$, SOFIA Expanding, NBAA Security Conference, Hurricane-Tracking, Cassini Scientist For A Day

Amid the disappointment of a complete recall of GoPro's Karma drone, there appears to be one silver lining. The company is offering a GoPro Hero5 Black Camera to customers who return their aircraft, as requested in the recall, in addition to receiving a complete refund. About 2,500 people who had taken delivery of their Karma drones are eligible for the refunds. The company is offering the free camera as a goodwill gesture in the hopes that the buyers will

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.23.16)

"[H]e generally likes the idea. We do need to sit down and put meat on the bones." Source: House Transportation Committee chair Bill Shuster (R-PA), commenting on his conversations with President-elect Trump concerning ATC privatization.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.23.16): Irregular Surface

A surface that is open for use but not per regulations.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.23.16)

Opinion: Donald Trump's Presidency Could Devastate The U.S. Aviation Industry

Written by Airways Magazine contributor Vinay Bhaskara and published by Business Insider, the author parses the President-elect's stated policy against the backdrop of the aviation industry.

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