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May 14, 2018

Airborne 05.14.18: GA Sales Report, Oshkosh Update, Helio Courier

Also: Robinson Safety Alert, Latitude DL150, F-16 Life Extension, Aviation Tech Shortage

GAMA has published the first quarter 2018 aircraft shipment report. The overall delivery of airplanes and rotorcraft rose compared to the same quarter of 2017, but with some mixed performance within the types. “We are pleased to see the industry is, overall, trending positively,” said GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce (pictured). “Training needs are driving the demands in the rotorcraft segment, while a stabilizing used market, overall global economic growth and aviation innovation are driving the

Airborne 05.14.18: GA Sales Report, Oshkosh Update, Helio Courier

Also: Robinson Safety Alert, Latitude DL150, F-16 Life Extension, Aviation Tech Shortage

GAMA has published the first quarter 2018 aircraft shipment report. The overall delivery of airplanes and rotorcraft rose compared to the same quarter of 2017, but with some mixed performance within the types. “We are pleased to see the industry is, overall, trending positively,” said GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce (pictured). “Training needs are driving the demands in the rotorcraft segment, while a stabilizing used market, overall global economic growth and aviation innovation are driving the other segment increases. We expect the introduction of new products to drive future growth, which underscores just how important it is for the U.S. Congress to pass a long-term FA

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Republic Airways Awards Annual Aviator Scholarship

University Of Dubuque Flight Instructor Dallas Syverson Is The Fourth Recipient Of The $5,000 'Nothing But Blue Skies' Aviator Scholarship

Republic has awarded its “Nothing but Blue Skies” Aviator Scholarship to Dallas Syverson, a certified flight instructor and recent graduate of the University of Dubuque. This is the fourth consecutive year Republic has sponsored the $5,000 scholarship, which is intended to encourage female pilots to continue flight training and help expand workforce diversity.

FAA Issues SAIB For Helio Courier Aircraft

Requires Inspections For Corrosion On Main Landing Gear Legs

The FAA says there have been several instances of cracking at drag brace attachment location within the MLG of the Helio Courier Models H-391B, H-395, H-395A, H-250, and H-295 airplanes. While the current maintenance procedures include a visual inspection in the MLG leg for cracks, there have been instances where the cracks remained undetected and have led to landing gear failures. An improved inspection technique will improve the success rate of crack detection.

NATA Announces 2018 Aviation Maintenance Technician Employer Recognition Awards

Three Dozen Companies Will Be Honored

NATA has announced the recipients of the 2018 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Employer Recognition Awards. These awards are presented annually to companies that provide qualified new and recurrent AMT training to their employees. Award winners receive either a one, three or five-star award depending on the percentage of employed AMTs meeting the training requirements.

Latitude DL150 Now Certified On Gulfstream G450, G550

Gulfstream Finalizes STC Certification For The Installation

Gulfstream has finalized STC certification of the Latitude DL150 Satellite Data Unit (SDU) for Gulfstream G450 and G550 series aircraft. Supporting CPDLC/ADS-C/ACARS satellite data link services, the DL150 is a TSO-C159b approved communications link enabling Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS 1/A+).

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Transport Canada Reinstates West Wind Aviation's Air Operator Certificate

Follows Review Of Charter Carrier's Operations

Transport Canada has reinstated West Wind Aviation's Air Operator Certificate for its commuter operations after a review of the company's operations. The reinstatement is effective immediately and allows the company to provide commercial air service in Canada.

ATAC And HAC Call For Sector By Sector Air Transport Regulations In Canada

Ask Transport Minister To Review Proposed Changes In Flight Time And Duty Rules

The Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) and the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) are asking Minister Garneau to review his proposed changes in Flight and Duty Time regulations to consider aviation sector differences.

AirMap Selected As UAS Service Supplier In Six UAS IPP Awards

AirMap To Provide UTM Services To Advance High-Scale Commercial Drone Operations Across The United States

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA have announced the state, local, and tribal governments approved to enable complex drone operations in 10 locations, and AirMap is included in six of them. The announcement comes as part of the U.S. DOT's UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), designed to accelerate the integration of drones into the national airspace through public-private partnerships.

Flirtey Partners With Four Governments In Drone Integration Pilot Program

Lifesaving AED Drone Delivery Program To Launch This Year

Flirtey has partnered with 4 of the 10 governments selected for the nationwide Drone Integration Pilot Program. Flirtey and its government partners will now have access to fast-tracked regulatory approvals as they work to expand lifesaving drone delivery operations across America.

F-16 Service Life Extension Program A ‘Great Deal’ For DoD, Taxpayers

Some 300 C And D Models Will Receive Structural Modifications

The Ogden Air Logistics Complex reached a major milestone in extending the life of one of the Air Force’s most tested and flown multi-role fighter fleets. An Air Force Thunderbird jet is the first of what will be roughly 300 refurbished C and D model F-16’s that will roll off the shop floor of the 573rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here after receiving multiple structure-strengthening modifications.

ESA Selects Three New Mission Concepts For Study

Final Decision Expected In 2021

A high-energy survey of the early Universe, an infrared observatory to study the formation of stars, planets and galaxies, and a Venus orbiter are to be considered for ESA’s fifth medium class mission in its Cosmic Vision science programme, with a planned launch date in 2032.

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NGC Delivers Advanced F-35 EW Simulation Capability To The Navy

To Be Operational Soon At NAWCWD Point Mugu

Preparing the F-35, the U.S. Navy’s most advanced fighter, for missions in today’s complex electromagnetic spectrum environment requires an equally advanced test environment. Northrop Grumman’s multispectral testing solution recreates the most accurate mission-like conditions in the laboratory and on the range. Recently, NAWCWD Point Mugu took delivery of the most sophisticated test environment the company has ever created.

UTC Aerospace Systems Providing Key Power Transmission Components For CH-53K

Supplying Integral Technologies For The King Stallion, Set To Become The Largest, Most Powerful Helicopter In The U.S. Military Fleet

Recently described by the U.S Marine Corps as the most powerful helicopter the United States has ever fielded, the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion will also be the largest. UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies, is providing a number of technologies from its Power Transmission Systems business unit that are designed to improve the platform's performance and reliability.

Two Students Earn EAA/Daher Intern Scholarships

Recipients Will Work Overseas At Daher Facility In France

Noa Garcia-Brown of Belmont, California, and Riley Ferguson of Lexington, Kentucky, will receive the work internships of a lifetime, as they are the recipients of this year’s EAA/Daher Intern Scholarships.

Uber Signs Karem Aircraft To Develop eVTOL Concept

Latest Design ... Dubbed 'Butterfly' ... Is A Tilt-Rotor Electric Aircraft

As part of its second annual Elevate Summit, Uber and Karem Aircraft have formally announced a partnership to develop eVTOL technology. Abe Karem, Karem Aircraft’s Founder, is a pioneer in VTOL technology, with decades of experience designing flying concepts including the Predator drone and A160 Hummingbird. His newest invention — Butterfly — represents a rider-friendly adaptation of optimum speed rotor technology pioneered by Karem’s team, the newest vehicle partner on the Uber Elevate Network.

New Conference Announced For San Francisco Bay Area Pilots

BAY FLIGHT 2018 To Be Held On Saturday, October 27

On Saturday, October 27th, San Carlos Flight Center, SCFC, will host a full day conference for San Francisco Bay area general aviation pilots. Launching a new annual conference, “BAY FLIGHT 2018” will feature safety seminars, panel discussions, and speakers for pilots interested in staying current about the latest topics in aviation, learning new skills and techniques, and hearing from leaders in the field.

AUVSI Supports FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program Participants

Ten Entities Selected To Assist In Development Of National UAS Policy Framework

One of the nation's leading organizations focused on unmanned technology, AUVSI, has weighed in on the announcement of the 10 participants in the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program.

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Klyde Morris (05.14.18)

Klyde Relates More Lore From The TSA...

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ICAO Secretary General Stresses Role Of Air Law In China Speech

Addressed The 'Belt And Road' Aviation Law Conference At Wuhan University

Dr. Fang Liu, Secretary General of ICAO, together with Mr. Wang Zhiqing, Deputy Administrator of China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) and Ms. Feng Youmei, First Vice President of Wuhan University, opened and participated in a ‘Belt and Road’ Aviation Law Conference on April 28-29 at Wuhan University.

Uber’s Flying Taxis Could Achieve Massive Scale With Corgan’s Future Skyport

Concept Introduced At Second Annual Uber Elevate Summit

At the Uber Elevate Summit last week, Corgan revealed their Uber Mega Skyport concept, CONNECT, providing the infrastructure to support and scale UberAIR service. The leading architecture and design firm’s plans support vertical take-off and landing, passenger throughput and maintenance for a fleet of aerial vehicles with the flexibility to scale up to 1,000 landings per hour—revolutionizing point to point transport into a seamlessly integrated urban ecosystem.

Airborne 05.11.18: Pilot Bucks!!!, Tweed Airport Expansion, Embraer eVTOL

Also: West Wind Aviation Reinstated, Airline Profits, San Francisco Pilot Conf., NTSB Factual Report

Maybe you actually CAN make some money in aviation... Private jet charter operator GrandView Aviation announced a five-year retention package of up to $80,000 to attract highly qualified flight crews to fly their expanding fleet of Phenom 300 jets. Depending on the pilot's experience, a signing bonus of $5,000 to $10,000 will be paid upon completion of Phenom 300 training and company onboarding. At the end of year one, pilots will receive another $5,000 and an additional $5,000 at the end of year two. Gr

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.14.18): Navigation Reference System (NRS)

Navigation Reference System (NRS) The NRS is a system of waypoints developed for use within the United States for flight planning and navigation without reference to ground based navigational aids. The NRS waypoints are located in a grid pattern along defined latitude and longitude lines. The initial use of the NRS will be in the high altitude environment in conjunction with the High Altitude Redesign initiative. The NRS waypoints are intended for use by aircraft capable of point−to−point navigation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.14.18)

Aero Linx: The Subsonic Aerodynamic Testing Association The Subsonic Aerodynamic Testing Association was formed in March 1965 to provide a world-wide organization for operators of low speed aerodynamic testing facilities. Objectives: To provide at the operational level a means of interchange of ideas, techniques, and solutions of problems. The general area of interest will include, but not be limited to: Design, performance, and economics of test facilities, Physical measurement, instrumentation, and handling and reduction of data and Facility operation and maintenance.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.14.18)

“NATA is proud to once again recognize businesses that are committed to the high quality training of AMTs. Their dedication is critical to addressing our industry’s current workforce challenges and these awards demonstrate the investment needed to continue attracting and retaining maintenance staff.” Source: NATA president Marty Hiller, commenting on NATA's announcment of the recipients of the 2018 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Employer Recognition Awards. These awards are presented annually to companies that provide qualified new and recurrent AMT training to their employees.

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