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January 31, 2019

Airborne 01.30.19: TBMs Over S Pole, Big Tecnam Buy, V-280 Valor

Also: True Blue Power On Tecnam Traveller, Thunderbirds at Super Bowl, A330neo 'Beyond 180 Minutes' ETOPS, Abandoned Airliner

Daher is calling attention to the exceptional flights performed this month by owner-pilots on two TBM aircraft that traversed Antarctica and overflew the magnetic South Pole. These achievements marked the first legs in earning the Polar Diamond Circumnavigator Diploma, recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, which has only been awarded once before. One of the TBM owner-pilots – Sebastian Diaz from Santiago, Chile – reunited three generations of pilot

AMA Drone Report 01.31.19: No Drone Super Bowl, Flightwave Tiltpod, Newark Hoax?

Also: DJI Provides Details, Rover Team, BIG Russian Okhotnik, Aero-TV: Camp AMA

The FAA will establish airspace restrictions affecting UAS operations January 31 to February 3, 2019 centered on Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA due to pre-Super Bowl and Super Bowl activity. NOTAMs will be issued depicting a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) with all UAS aircraft flight operations prohibited during Specific times. UAS operations are authorized within the defined SSI airspace if in compliance with published requirements. The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators check NOTAMs OFTEN for mandatory ai

AMA Drone Report 01.31.19: No Drone Super Bowl, Flightwave Tiltpod, Newark Hoax?

Also: DJI Provides Details, Rover Team, BIG Russian Okhotnik, Aero-TV: Camp AMA

The FAA will establish airspace restrictions affecting UAS operations January 31 to February 3, 2019 centered on Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA due to pre-Super Bowl and Super Bowl activity. NOTAMs will be issued depicting a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) with all UAS aircraft flight operations prohibited during Specific times. UAS operations are authorized within the defined SSI airspace if in compliance with published requirements. The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators check NOTAMs OFTEN for mandatory airspace restrictions prior to operations within this region. Let’s be careful out there, folks... The next-generation of quadcopter could take on new appearances and capabili

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FlightSafety International Names Company Transformation Leadership

Daniel MacLellan Tapped As SVP, Operations

FlightSafety International announces that Daniel MacLellan will jointly lead a company-wide transformation team as Senior Vice President. Dan most recently served as Senior vice president, Operations.

Sikorsky Australia Moves Forward Stocking Location To Perth

Intended To Further Improve The Availability Of S-92 Helicopters Throughout The Region

Sikorsky has relocated its Forward Stocking Location (FSL) from Australia’s East Coast in Brisbane to the West Coast in Perth.

Airborne Response Conducts UAS Training Exercise With National Guard, Others

Full-Scale Training Scenario Was Called Exercise Lightning Shield

A full-scale training exercise called Exercise Lightning Shield was conducted by Airborne Response last week, during which it provided aerial support for the U.S. Army National Guard, as well as specialized elements of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida.

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Signature Flight Support Partners With FlightAware

The Strategic Partnership Will Enhance Service To Aircraft Operators

Signature Flight Support is deploying FlightAware's FBO Toolbox across their FBO network. The move will establish even better communications between aircraft operators and FBOs by enabling a new level of coordination and service to the flight support industry.

Norwegian Secures $353.2 Million Through Fully Underwritten Rights Issue

Company Growth Will Slow, Profitability Expected To Increase

Norwegian is strengthening its balance sheet through a fully underwritten rights issue of three billion Norwegian kroner (NOK) (approximately $353.2 million) in order to increase its financial flexibility and create headroom to the covenants of its outstanding bonds. The company has during the past years made considerable investments in new aircraft and launch a wide range of new routes, not least intercontinentally. The growth will now abate and the profitability increase.

Southwest Airlines Announces Recipients Of $1 Million Grant

Carrier To Support Two-Dozen Nonprofit Organizations Across The Country

Southwest Airlines has announced the 24 nonprofit organizations across the United States will be receiving a portion of a $1 million grant program, sponsored by the Texas-based carrier, to strengthen communities throughout the nation. Each of the receiving organizations is tasked with using the funds to support one of the following programs: K-12 STEM Education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), building a resilient workforce, and leadership development.

Pacific Sky Aviation Chooses Britannica's Fox Training Management System

Will Oversee Pilot Training In Twin Otter, CL Water Bomber Aircraft

Pacific Sky Aviation Inc. has purchased the Fox Training Management System by Britannica Knowledge Systems as its new cloud-based training management platform. Pacific Sky is a Transport Canada and EASA-approved provider of new pilot initial licensing and ratings as well as Multi-Engine, IFR and Twin Otter pilot training.

Photos Emerge Of Russian Okhotnik Heavy Drone

Reportedly Capable Of Carrying Ordnance Weighing Two Metric Tons

Photos of what is reported to be Russian Sukhoi Okhotnik (Hunter) heavy drone prototype have surfaced on the internet.

Cubic Updates Manufacturing Facility

San Diego Headquarter Campus To Produce Components For Air Combat Training Solutions

Cubic Corporation has announced that it is completing the renovation and upgrade of its San Diego manufacturing facility to accommodate the production and testing of components for pods, ground subsystems and secure components for its live, virtual and constructive (LVC) air combat training systems.

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SDASM Continuing To Offer Free Admission To Federal Employees

Offer Will Continue Through Feb. 21

The San Diego Air & Space Museum will continue offering free admission to federal employees through Feb. 21, the Museum announced Monday.

Gatwick Drone Incident Had $64.5 Million Impact

Airport Was Closed For 33 Hours Just Before Christmas

The closure of Gatwick Airport for 32 hours due to multiple drone sightings cost airlines £50 million, or about $64.5 million.

Republic Of Korea Air Force Receives First Airbus A330 MRTT

Becomes Seventh Operator Of The Multi Role Tanker Transport

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.

Boeing Reports Record 2018 Results And Provides 2019 Guidance

Reflects Highest-Ever Commercial Airplane Deliveries, Increases In Defense And Services Sectors

The Boeing Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $28.3 billion, GAAP earnings per share of $5.93 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) of $5.48, all company records. These results reflect record commercial deliveries, higher defense and services volume and strong performance which outweighed favorable tax impacts recorded in the fourth quarter of 2017. Boeing generated operating cash flow of $2.9 billion, repurchased 1.6 million shares for $0.6 billion, paid $1.0 billion of dividends and completed the acquisition of KLX.

FSANA Officially Requests Relief For Affected Concerns From Government Shutdown

FAA Will Require Time To Clear Its Backlog

There are direct and real effects on the pilot training system in the United States as a result of the partial government shutdown that can be in at least part alleviated through some allowance of extension of currencies of various parties engaged in the business of flight training, according to the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA).

AUVSI Announces XPONENTIAL 2019 Show Features

Annual Unmanned Systems Industry Conference Will Highlight Education, Networking, Live Demonstrations, Tech Showcases And More

The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) will provide opportunities for education, networking, live demonstrations, national and international technological developments and more at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019, on April 30 to May 2, 2019 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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AMA Drone Report 01.24.19: AMA Responds, FAA UAS Symposium, DJI Urges Caution

Also: New Canada Rules, DJI Investigating, Police Drones, AMA Expo East 2019

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking on the Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People and an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on Safe and Secure Operations of sUAS, recently. AMA’s Executive Director, Chad Budreau, commented... “The proposed rulemakings on flying over people, night flying, and safe and secure operations are a step toward opening up the airspace for more commercial UAS operators. For model aircraft hobbyists, however, we do not anticipate these rules w

Radiant Technology Introduces its New Universal Airspeed Indicator

Designed For Experimental, LSA And Ultralight Aircraft

Radiant Technology is now shipping its new Universal Airspeed Indicator. Over the years Radiant Technology (a Belite Enterprises Company) has developed and improved technology for this instrument which is suited for experimental, light sport and ultralight aircraft. The new instrument works across 3 different speed ranges and Knots / MPH.

Majority Of FBOs Report Positive Fuel Sales In 2018

FBO Industry Forecasts Slow To Moderate Growth In 2019

Results of Aviation Business Strategies Group's (ABSG) Annual FBO Fuel Sales Survey indicates that 75% of FBOs in the U.S. experienced positive fuel sales in 2018 compared to 2017. According to ABSGs Principals John Enticknap and Ron Jackson, the survey results were upbeat including reports of increased transient ramp traffic recorded by 43% of responding FBOs.

Bigger, Better Drone Arena Takes Flight At ISE 2019

Will Be Operating Every Day Of The Show

Powered by the combined resources of Exertis Pro AV Solutions and sister division Stampede, the Drone Arena will return next week to ISE 2019 offering more participating manufacturers, vertical market demonstrations, customized training and education than ever before, according to Warren Lewis, Head of Europe at Exertis ProAV Solutions. The Drone Arena will be up and running all day every day of the show.

Garmin Announces Availability Of The GPS 3000

Enabling ADS-B And WAAS/SBAS Operational Capability

Garmin has announced the availability of the GPS 3000, a high-integrity GPS position sensor that seamlessly interfaces to existing avionics to help meet Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out requirements. Also, targeting the air transport and defense markets, the GPS 3000 is designed as a WAAS/SBAS position source for select Flight Management Systems (FMS). Aircraft that are eligible to utilize the GPS 3000 as an ADS-B position source include the Embraer E135/E145 and the Legacy 600/650.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.31.19)

"Our financial performance provided a firm platform to further invest in new growth businesses, innovation and future franchise programs, as well as in our people and enabling technologies. In the last 5 years, we have invested nearly $35 billion in key strategic areas of our business, all while increasing cash returns to shareholders." Source: Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.31.19): Catch Point

A fix/waypoint that serves as a transition point from the high altitude waypoint navigation structure to an arrival procedure (STAR) or the low altitude ground−based navigation structure.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.31.19)

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