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July 02, 2018

Airborne 07.02.18: Boeing Hypersonic!, Facebook Dumps Aquila, Wingfoot 3

Also: Soaring Competition, Clay Lacy Opens NY Office, FSANA: Checkride Scheduling Probs, Warrant For Missing Pilot

A hypersonic airliner concept was unveiled by Boeing, at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Atlanta. The passenger concept could have military or commercial applications; this is just one of several hypersonic vehicle concepts spanning a wide range of potential applications company engineers are studying. Engineers are working companywide to develop enabling technology will position the company for the time when customers and markets are ready to reap the benefits of

Airborne 07.02.18: Boeing Hypersonic!, Facebook Dumps Aquila, Wingfoot 3

Also: Soaring Competition, Clay Lacy Opens NY Office, FSANA: Checkride Scheduling Probs, Warrant For Missing Pilot

A hypersonic airliner concept was unveiled by Boeing, at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Atlanta. The passenger concept could have military or commercial applications; this is just one of several hypersonic vehicle concepts spanning a wide range of potential applications company engineers are studying. Engineers are working companywide to develop enabling technology will position the company for the time when customers and markets are ready to reap the benefits of hypersonic flight. Facebook has abandoned its efforts to use a high-altitude solar-powered drone to relay internet connectivity to people living in remote areas without such servi

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Plans Underway for WAI Girls in Aviation Day 2018

Worldwide outreach scheduled for October 13, 2018

Women in Aviation International’s network of more than 115 chapters, corporate members, and partners, are making their plans for individual events for Girls in Aviation Day 2018. Celebrated worldwide, Girls in Aviation Day is now in its fourth year as a global event and is designed to introduce and educate girls 8 to 17 years of age on the many career choices and lifestyle possibilities offered by the aviation/aerospace industry.

Airbus Helicopters, Safran Roll Out Major Competitiveness Boost To H125 And H130

Increases TBO For Arriel 2D Engines Installed On New And In-Service Helicopters

Airbus H125 and H130 helicopter customers will get a boost in their operations thanks to a significant reduction in direct maintenance costs for the Safran Arriel 2D engine, which equips both single engines. The two main improvements provided by Safran are the extension of 25 percent of the time between overhaul (TBO) to 5,000 hours for new and in-service helicopters, and the new three year/ 2,000 hours warranty conditions – replacing the previous two year/1,000 hours warranty – for all H125 and H130 helicopters delivered in 2018.

Trilliant Flying High With Innovative Site Surveying Technology

Introduces Cutting Edge Drone Site Radio Frequency Surveying Tool

Wireless communications company Trilliant has introduced a cutting- edge site surveying tool utilizing drone technology. The Trilliant drone is an advanced device that will be applied for improved efficiency across field related processes.

Airbus To Provide An End-To-End Geo-Information System To Thailand

Earth Observation Satellites, Capacity Building, Integrated Geo-Information Platform To Support The Kingdom Of Thailand’s Key Development Priorities

The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand (GISTDA) has selected Airbus as partner for its next-generation national geo-information system. The end-to-end system will make Thailand one of the few nations able to fully exploit geo-information for societal benefits. Fully in line with Thailand’s 4.0 policy, the THEOS-2 program will constitute a major milestone in the development of Space in the Eastern Economic Corridor and its Digital Park.

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NAA Issues Call For Nominations For Upcoming Awards

Association Presents More Than A Dozen Awards Each Year To Honor Aviation Achievements

Part of NAA's mission is identifying and recognizing those who have contributed to the "art, sport and science of aviation and space flight in the United States." NAA presents more than a dozen awards throughout each year to honor achievements in aviation and space.

Airbus And THAI Sign Agreement To Proceed With Joint Venture MRO

State-Of-The Art Facility To Be Developed At U-Tapao International Airport

Airbus and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture maintenance and overhaul (MRO) facility at U-Tapao International Airport near Bangkok.

Clay Lacy Opens New York Office At Westchester County Airport

Nationwide Charter Fleet Expands In Second Quarter With Five New Aircraft

Private jet operator Clay Lacy Aviation has opened a new office at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York. This office is an extension of the company’s East Coast headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut, further enhancing service and support for aircraft management, jet charter, and maintenance clients in the New York area.

Guardian Flight Names Steve Kelly Safety Director

Will be Based At The Company's South Jordan, UT Facility

Guardian Flight Inc. appointed Steve Kelly Director of Safety for the leading air medical transport company. As a member of the Executive Management Team, Kelly reports to Fred Buttrell, Guardian Flight President and President and CEO of Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), which is Guardian Flight's parent company.

Korean Telecom Company Unveils Emergency Platform Using Drones

Aircraft Will Scan For Mobile Signals From People In Need Of Rescue

KT Corp., South Korea's second-largest mobile carrier, has unveiled an emergency network service platform that features unmanned drones for search and rescue operations. Skyship, co-developed by local drone maker Metismake Inc., features a helium-powered airship and a high-resolution camera that can scan for mobile signals of people in need of rescue.

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Build F-16 Block 70 Aircraft For Bahrain

World's First Block 70 Aircraft Will Be Built In Greenville, SC

Lockheed Martin has received a $1.2 billion contract from the U.S. government to produce 16 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Royal Bahraini Air Force. The Undefinitized Contract Action award represents the first F-16 Block 70 sale and the first F-16 production program to be performed in Greenville, South Carolina.

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NASA Puts In-Space Assembly Robots To The Test

May One Day Be Used To Build Large Structures In Space

Engineers will test several components of the Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) project at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia that may one day be used to build large space structures.

USAF Selects Citadel Defense Drone Countermeasure Technology

Chosen For Elite U.S. Air Force Innovation Development Program At AFWERX

Citadel Defense's drone threat mitigation technology received significant third-party affirmation of its unique and combat theater-tested approach to Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (C-UAV).

House Approves Space Technology And Commercial Space Bills

Bills Will Ensure America Remains A Leader In Space Exploration And Development

The U.S House of Representatives has approved two bipartisan space bills that promote the Nation’s leadership in rocket propulsion development and provide licenses for commercial space support vehicles and flights. These bills will ensure America remains a leader in space exploration and development.

NASA Completes Webb Telescope Independent Review

Commits To Launch In March 2021

The Independent Review Board (IRB) established by NASA to assess progress on its James Webb Space Telescope has unanimously recommended that development on the world's premier science observatory should continue; NASA has established a new launch date for Webb of March 30, 2021.

AUVSI Launches Jacksonville Chapter

Will Highlight Emerging Unmanned And Robotic Vehicle Systems, Including Drones

Highlighting Jacksonville’s growing investment in autonomous transportation technology, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is launching a local chapter that is focused on unmanned and robotic vehicle systems, such as drones, driverless cars, and unmanned boats and submarines.

FAA Surveys Commercial Drone Operators

Hobbyists Are Not Included In The Survey Sample

If you’ve registered a commercial drone, the FAA wants to hear from you. On June 19, the FAA sent a questionnaire to everyone who has registered a commercial drone – more formally, an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) – for anything but recreational or hobby use.

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Two Dates Announced For 2018’s FAI Swoop Freestyle World Championships

Events To Be Held In Copenhagen, Denmark And San Diego, CA

Following the highly successful inaugural Championships in 2017, two FAI Swoop Freestyle World Championships will take place this year.

United Airlines Announces $1 Million Grant In National Capital Region

Part Of Plan To Boost Each United Hub Community Across The U.S.

United Airlines has announced a $1 million grant to the Year Up National Capital Region to provide professional skills and transportation resources to the students in the program. The announcement represents United's commitment to invest in and lift up the communities where many of its customers and employees live and work.

Klyde Morris 07.02.18

Have A Little Vision, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.02.18): Cruise

Cruise Used in an ATC clearance to authorize a pilot to conduct flight at any altitude from the minimum IFR altitude up to and including the altitude specified in the clearance. The pilot may level off at any intermediate altitude within this block of airspace. Climb/descent within the block is to be made at the discretion of the pilot. However, once the pilot starts descent and verbally reports leaving an altitude in the block, he/she may not return to that altitude without additional ATC clearance. Further, it is approval for the pilot to proceed to and make an approach at destination airport and can be used in conjunction with: a. An airport clearance limit at locations with a standa

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.02.18)

Aero Linx: The Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association ADMA strives to further the development of the aviation marketplace through the services and products produced and distributed by members through awareness of the advantages of the aviation marketplace and the resulting benefits to the customer. Members benefit from the knowledge, contact and dedication of the Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association - committed to developing a long-term, business relationship for Distributors and Manufacturers through the promotion of service and strategies consistent with the dynamic and ever changing aviation marketplace. ADMA provides the unique opportunity for CEOs and Executive Manage

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.02.18)

"The high-adrenalin sport of swoop is growing rapidly in popularity and is a thrilling spectator sport. Following the success of 2017’s inaugural Swoop Freestyle World Championships, the FAI is delighted to work with A. Sports again to showcase the sport at the two international events in 2018." Source: FAI President Frits Brink, explaining how after the highly successful inaugural Championships in 2017, two FAI Swoop Freestyle World Championships will take place this year. Both events scheduled for 2018 will be held in easily-accessible urban locations to increase public interest and attendance: Copenhagen, Denmark August 24-25 and San Diego, CA September 14-15th. Swoop - Freestyle Canopy Piloting - is a high-impact, adren

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