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June 29, 2018

Airborne 06.29.18: PC-24 In The Boonies!, KSMO Decline, Cessna Shelves Another

Also: Australia’s SOAR Aviation, New Tower At Sarasota FL, GA-ASI Guardian, AEGEAN Airlines A320neo Order

The PC-24 has made its first landing on an unpaved runway as the aircraft undergoes a program of post-certification tests with special emphasis on unpaved runway operations. Pilatus plans on obtaining “Rough Field” certification in the fourth quarter of 2018. Woodbridge Airfield to the north east of London offers optimum test conditions. Pilatus spent two weeks there testing the PC-24’s landing and take-off capabilities on the airfield’s unpaved runway for the first tim

Airborne 06.29.18: PC-24 In The Boonies!, KSMO Decline, Cessna Shelves Another

Also: Australia’s SOAR Aviation, New Tower At Sarasota FL, GA-ASI Guardian, AEGEAN Airlines A320neo Order

The PC-24 has made its first landing on an unpaved runway as the aircraft undergoes a program of post-certification tests with special emphasis on unpaved runway operations. Pilatus plans on obtaining “Rough Field” certification in the fourth quarter of 2018. Woodbridge Airfield to the north east of London offers optimum test conditions. Pilatus spent two weeks there testing the PC-24’s landing and take-off capabilities on the airfield’s unpaved runway for the first time. Aircraft departures at KSMO have been steadily declining in the five months since the city disastrously shortened the airport's runway. The most recent data shows departures fe

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Transport Canada Reinstates Island Express Air's Air Operator Certificate

Follows 'Robust Review' Of Company's Operations

Transport Canada has reinstated Island Express Air's Air Operator Certificate for its air taxi operations after a robust review of the company's operations. The reinstatement allows the company to provide commercial air service in North America.

First Flight For Wingfoot 3

Goodyear's Newest Blimp Flew For The First Time Monday

Monday marked a milestone for Goodyear's newest blimp Wingfoot 3, which departed from the Wingfoot Lake blimp base where it was built.

Youth Exposed To Potential High-Flying Careers At MTSU Summer Aviation Camp

Nearly Three Dozen Students Get A Look At Multiple Options For Aviation Careers

Nearly three dozen middle and high school students have gained valuable hands-on experience in how to aviate, navigate and communicate in what could be a future career at the recently-completed Middle Tennessee State University seventh annual Introduction to Aviation and Professional Pilot Advanced Camp.

Boeing HorizonX Ventures Invests In On-Demand Urban Aerial Delivery Startup

Matternet Autonomous Logistics Platform Will Enable Global, Next-Generation Cargo Air Transportation

Boeing has made an investment in Matternet, a Menlo Park, CA-based startup pioneering safe, on-demand unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery operations in urban environments. Matternet's advanced logistics platform – combined with Boeing's expertise in complex logistics, integration and manufacturing capabilities – will further enable reliable, efficient cargo air transportation.

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Iberia Takes Delivery Of Its First A350-900

Reinforcing Its Long-Haul Services To The Americas

Iberia, Spain’s flag carrier and a founding member of the IAG’s group of airlines, has taken delivery of its first of 16 A350 XWB on order, becoming the 18th airline to operate the world’s newest and most efficient twin-engine widebody.

Airbus Helicopters Completes Delivery Of Four H125s To Nova Scotia DNR

Missions Include Search And Rescue, Forestry Programs, Aerial Surveys And Firefighting

Airbus has delivered four H125 helicopters to Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR), completing the province's air fleet renewal, following a competitive bid in 2016.

Boeing Makes Additional $350,000 Grant To 'A Better Chance' Nonprofit Partner

Contribution Adds To Previously Announced $500,000 Multi-Year Investment

Boeing recently announced an additional grant award of $350,000 to "A Better Chance" (ABC) – a nonprofit organization working to increase the number of well-educated young minorities in the United States. Grant dollars will help fund the College Preparatory Schools Program (CPSP) and Alumni Relations program.

Robertson Fuel Systems And StandardAero Reach Another Safety Milestone

EASA Certifies Retrofittable Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank For Airbus Helicopters AS350/EC130

EASA has granted certification to StandardAero for their retrofittable crash-resistant fuel tank (CRFT) system for the Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130 family of light single helicopters. The newly approved CRFT was developed in partnership with Robertson Fuel Systems, the leader in the design and manufacture of fuel containment systems.

Errant Hijack Code Causes Stir At JFK Airport

JetBlue Flight Boarded By Authorities After A 'Radio Equipment Problem'

Authorities received a special code from JetBlue Flight 1623 lined up on a taxiway at New York's JFK Airport Tuesday, and police quickly surrounded the aircraft.

GA-EMS Advanced Arresting Gear Continues Successful Aircraft Recovery Testing

Turbo-Electric System Designed For Controlled And Reliable Deceleration Of Aircraft

The Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) system developed by General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) recently completed its first successful C2-A Greyhound aircraft arrestment at the Runway Arrested Landing Site (RALS) in Lakehurst, NJ. The next day, AAG successfully completed its first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye arrestment, with the E-2C+ Hawkeye following on June 8. GA-EMS, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, is conducting AAG Performance Testing for the C-2A, E-2C+, and E-2D aircraft at RALS in preparation for the commencement of testing aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

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Air Wisconsin Airlines Announces A New Maintenance Base Facility At Appleton, WI

Will Support Significant Job Growth In The Region, Carrier Says

Air Wisconsin Airlines, operating as United Express on behalf of United Airlines, has announced plans in conjunction with Appleton International Airport (KATW) and Outagamie County, WI to build a new aircraft maintenance base facility in Appleton.

Esterline Signs Memorandum Of Agreement With LMC

Partnership Will Mainly Concern Avionics And Rugged Display Products

Esterline Belgium (formerly Barco Defense & Aerospace) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Lockheed Martin as part of the F-16 Replacement Program’s Essential Security Interests. Through this agreement, both companies will seek to develop further long-term partnerships if the Belgian government decides to choose the F-35 as successor for its F-16s.

State Of Maryland Files Petitions Regarding FAA NextGen Flight Paths

Seeks Review Of KDCA Runway 19 Approach, Environmental Assessment Of KBWI Procedures

The State of Maryland has filed two petitions regarding flight paths at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI). The first action is a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding the FAA's implementation changes to the approach flight path for Runway 19 at DCA. The second is an administrative petition, filed with the FAA, that requests a supplemental environmental assessment as well as revisions to area navigation routes and procedures for BWI.

Jet Airways Firms Order For 75 737 MAX Airplanes

Order First Announced In April

Indian carrer Jet Airways has informed the Indian stock exchange about its agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 75 737 MAX airliners. The order was initially placed in April. It is in addition to 75 aircraft ordered by the carrier in 2015.

WomenVenture Begins its Second Decade At AirVenture

Events Scheduled Through The Week, Including Popular Group Photo

Now in its 11th year, WomenVenture, a partnership between EAA and Women in Aviation International, will take place at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh all week long. Starting on Monday, July 23, 2018, AirVenture’s opening day, is a WomenVenture ice cream social, sponsored by Endeavor Air. Registration is requested for this event, held in Forum Building 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Soaring Competition Set For Adrian, MI

Will Include A Juniors Contest And Development Camp

The Sandhill Soaring Club and Adrian Soaring Club have teamed up with the Soaring Society of America (SSA) to host the 2018 U.S. Juniors Contest and Development Camp and concurrent Region 6 North Sports and Club Class contests at Lenawee County Airport (KADG), in Adrian, Michigan July 1-7.

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New Version Of ForeFlight Available For Download

Includes Aeronautical Map Toggles, Flight Delay Notifications, And More

ForeFlight 10.1 is available for download now on the App Store. This update delivers enhancements to planning, mapping, and navigation, including Aeronautical Map Toggles, Flight Delay Notifications, and more.

Klyde Morris 06.29.18

Be Careful About Pulling Back That Curtain, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Dozens Of Drones Fly Simultaneously In Switzerland In Air Traffic Demonstration

Demo Was Part Of The Drone Innovators Network Event Put On By The World Economic Forum

Swiss air navigation service provider Skyguide and drone airspace management platform developer AirMap have successfully demonstrated Swiss U-space services nationwide in Switzerland. The demonstration was part of the Drone Innovators Network event put on by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) and Presence Switzerland.

Airborne 06.27.18: OSH Innovation Forum, SolarStratos, Aldrin Files Lawsuits

Also: First KC-46A Delivery, Boeing 797 Discussions, TSA New Rules, Trig Avionics New Hub

Leaders from the aviation industry worldwide will offer inspiring and provocative presentations and discussion regarding leading-edge concepts shaping the future of aviation during the Lindbergh Innovation Forum on July 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. The Lindbergh Innovation Forum is an expert-curated forum to showcase the leading edges of aviation innovation. Using a format of multiple speakers and short, compact presentations, it will feature key breakthroughs and innovations that wil

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.29.18)

“The FAA must follow required procedures before implementing changes to flight paths that impact thousands of Maryland residents.” Source: Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.29.18): Runway Visual Range (RVR)

The instrumentally derived horizontal distance a pilot should be able to see down the runway from the approach end.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.29.18)

ERAU Alumnus and Alaska Airlines Captain Seeks to Increase Female Minority Pilots Nationally

Capt. Tara Wright on a mission of educating more young women that they too can be in the flight deck. She points to her Embry-Riddle training and education that has allowed her to stand out from other pilots during her 25-year career flying and instructing for various companies.

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