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September 27, 2018

AMA Drone Report 09.27.18: AMA v FAA, Mexico's Tough UAV Regs, Florence Response

Also: Government To ‘Disable’ Drones?, GoPro Karma Upgrade, UAVs v Alzheimer's, State Farm Waiver

Despite the amazing and hard-fought efforts of the AMA and other pro-aviation organizations, the House has passed the FAA Reauthorization bill -- with language that concerns AMA a great deal. The House passed the bill Wednesday 398-23 and is expected to also pass a short-term extension carrying the works through October 7 in the event that the Senate can’t get its act together before the September 30 deadline. However; knowledgeable insiders expect the Senate to pass the long-term bill wit

AMA Drone Report 09.27.18: AMA v FAA, Mexico's Tough Drone Regs, Florence Response

Also: Government To ‘Disable’ Drones?, GoPro Karma Upgrade, UAVs v Alzheimer's, State Farm Waiver

Despite the amazing and hard-fought efforts of the AMA and other pro-aviation organizations, the House has passed the FAA Reauthorization bill -- with language that concerns AMA a great deal. The House passed the bill Wednesday 398-23 and is expected to also pass a short-term extension carrying the works through October 7 in the event that the Senate can’t get its act together before the September 30 deadline. However; knowledgeable insiders expect the Senate to pass the long-term bill with strong, bipartisan support. While many damaging provisions fought by the General and Commercial aviation community were killed off, a number of severe restrictions that are coun

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Republic Airways, Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement For Flight Attendants

New Five-Year Contract Covers Some 2,100 FAs

Teamsters Local 135 and Republic Airways have reached a tentative agreement on terms of a new five-year contract for the roughly 2,100 Republic flight attendants represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (“IBT”).

Airbus Demonstrates Manned-Unmanned Teaming

Future Air Combat Systems Will Rely On Both Types Of Aircraft

The ability to control unmanned systems from a manned aircraft is an important “force multiplier” in Airbus’ vision for future air power that is smart, modular and connected. This know-how has been confirmed in a dynamic and interactive way during manned-unmanned teaming (MUT) test flight campaigns successfully performed by the company.

JetBlue Celebrates Puerto Rico, Supports Tourism To The Island

Introduces Its Newest Livery: Bluericua

JetBlue has unveiled its latest special livery, which is dedicated to “La Isla del Encanto.” The Airbus A320 aircraft – tail N779JB - is named “Bluericua,” blending JetBlue’s brand with the affectionate name for people of Puerto Rican descent. This custom-designed livery is inspired by JetBlue’s admiration for Puerto Rico’s dynamic culture, stunning beauty and the passionate spirit of its community.

ATP Takes Delivery Of 100th Piper Archer

Completes Order First Placed In April, 2013

Piper Aircraft, Inc. has completed delivery of the 100th Piper Archer to go to ATP Flight School. The delivery comes as part of an original agreement made in April of 2013 for up to 100 aircraft to the flight school.

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Ariane 5 - 100 And Counting Delivers Two Payloads Following Milestone Launch

Delivers Two Payloads Following Milestone Launch

An Ariane 5, on its milestone 100th launch, has delivered the Horizons-3e and Azerspace-2/Intelsat-38 telecom satellites into their planned orbits. Arianespace announced liftoff at 22:38 GMT Tuesday from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The mission lasted about 42 minutes.

Garmin G950 NXi Integrated Flight Deck Certified For USFS Sherpa Aircraft

Installation And Certification Was Completed By Field Aerospace In Oklahoma City

Garmin has announced the certification of the G950 NXi integrated flight deck for the United States Forest Service (USFS) fleet of Sherpa aircraft (Shorts SD3-60). The installation and certification was completed by Field Aerospace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The G950 NXi provides the USFS with an advanced avionics suite that solves avionics obsolescence, exceeds regulatory requirements and expands the operational life of these versatile, mission-driven aircraft.

Fortem Technologies Launches Portable SkyDome

Monitors Designated Airspace To Ensure Awareness, Safety And Security

Fortem Technologies has launched its Fortem Portable SkyDome, their newest solution created to empower field agents, border patrol, law enforcement and security professionals by substantially expanding situational awareness and officer safety.

IBAC Accepts Advanced Aircrew Academy's SMS For Accreditation

Safety Managers Online Training Module Gains Approval

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has accepted Advanced Aircrew Academy's new Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Safety Manager online training module for accreditation.

Airbus Wins ESA Studies For Future Human Base In Lunar Orbit

The Gateway To Serve As A Staging Point And Hub For Human Missions To The Moon Or Mars

The European Space Agency (ESA) has commissioned Airbus for two studies for possible European involvement in the future human base in lunar orbit. The Gateway, previously known as the Deep Space Gateway (DSG) or Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway (LOP-G), is a project involving the US, Russian, Canadian, Japanese and European space agencies (NASA, Roscosmos, CSA, JAXA and ESA).

Airbus’ E-Aircraft Systems Test House Takes Shape

Facility Will Provide The Infrastructure To Install Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems

Airbus has celebrated the topping out of the E-Aircraft Systems Test House at its Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn site near Munich in Germany.

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NTSB: Canadian Flight Crew Misidentifies Runway, Causes Taxiway Overflight

Descended To An Altitude Of Just 100 Feet AGL Before Initiating Go-Around

The NTSB determined Tuesday an Air Canada flight crew’s lack of awareness caused the July 7, 2017, overflight of a taxiway at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO).

FAA Bill Would Fund Program To Improve Rural Airports

AIP Discretionary Program Funding Levels Would Increase Annually Through 2023

The FAA Reauthorization Bill pending before Congress this week would increase the discretionary AIP grant program that is targeted towards helping small and rural airports.

NTSB Fatigue Findings A Wakeup Call For Ottawa

The Air Canada Pilots Association Calls On Canadian Government To Close The Two-Hour Gap To Protect Canadian Passengers

The Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) has endorsed recommendations made by the U.S. NTSB, which calls on the Government of Canada to fix its outdated fatigue regulations to ensure the safety of Canada's passengers and pilots.

Airbus A330-900 Receives EASA Type Certification

First Aircraft Ready For Delivery To Launch Operator TAP Air Portugal Soon

The A330-900 has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The Type Certificate was signed by EASA’s Certification Director, Trevor Woods, and handed over by EASA’s Head of Large Aeroplanes Certification, Ludovic Aron, to Airbus’ Head of Engineering for Commercial Aircraft, Jean-Brice Dumont. FAA certification is expected to follow shortly.

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Schiebel Camcopter S-100 Impresses With Flight Display At Red Bull Air Race

Demonstrated Capabilities At The Series Stop In Austria

Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) entertained an international audience with a flight display at the prestigious Red Bull Air Race in Wiener Neustadt, Austria.

Delta Flights Grounded Tuesday Due To IT Issues

Flights Resumed Tuesday Night, Residual Effects Expected To Be Minimal

Delta Airlines flights were grounded Tuesday due to an IT issue that took the airline about an hour to correct, though the cause of the problem has not been identified.

NASA Administrator Talks Training, Future Missions With 2017 Astronaut Class

Will Be Presented On NASA TV And Streamed On The Agency's Website

NASA's newest class of astronaut trainees will join agency Administrator Jim Bridenstine Thursday to talk about their experiences in the training program, hopes for future missions, and more, in a live episode of Watch This Space. The one-hour program will air at 10 a.m. EDT on NASA Television and the agency's website.

AMA Drone Report 09.20.18: Section 336 Update, LAANC Course, Drones In Florence

Also: FAA Reauthorization Stalled, Golf Course Drone Delivery, eBee X Fixed-Wing, Drone Locates Missing Woman

AMA president Rich Hanson has sent letters to the House and Senate, requesting they consider a risk-based approach to regulating recreational UAS. This would ensure the safe integration of UAS into the nation’s airspace while continuing to allow responsible model aircraft operators to fly safely. It is still uncertain if Congress will pass an FAA Authorization bill by the September 30 deadline, but legislators have begun work to resolve some of the issues surrounding the Special Rule for M

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.2718)

“The mistakes identified in this report highlight the need for further review of approach and landing procedures. This event could very easily have had a catastrophic outcome.” Source: NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt, commenting on the NTSB report on the July 7, 2017, overflight of a taxiway at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.27.18): Airport Diagram

The section of an instrument approach procedure chart that shows a detailed diagram of the airport.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.27.18)

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