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Pilot Shortage Forces Flight Cancellations At California Pacific Airlines

All Flights To And From Carlsbad, CA Have Been Eliminated

California regional carrier California Pacific Airlines has all of its flights to and From Carlsbad, CA citing the nationwide pilot shortage.

U.S. Start-Up Airline 'Moxy' Confirms Order For 60 Airbus A220-300s

Low-Cost Carrier Selects New Airbus Model For Operational Efficiencies And Passenger Comfort

The start-up U.S. airline code-named “Moxy” has signed a firm order with Airbus to purchase 60 A220-300 aircraft. Moxy is the new airline venture led by David Neeleman, one of the industry’s most innovative entrepreneurs and founder of JetBlue Airways. In addition to JetBlue, Neeleman also founded Azul Brazilian Airlines and is the controlling investor in the revitalization of TAP Air Portugal.

Pegasus Aerospace Develops 'ShockWave Tactical UAS'

Developed For Government, Law Enforcement, S.W.A.T. And Private Security Applications

Because lives matter, and a lack of a true Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems exist in the UAS marketplace today, Pegasus Aerospace has developed a Tactical UAS for use by Government, Law Enforcement, School Resource Officers and Private Security Firms, to enable them to safely and accurately achieve their missions without risking and endangering first responder lives, in case of a life-threatening situation.

Former Airline Transport Pilot Convicted At Trial

Charged With Operating An Aircraft Without An Airman’s Certificate

A Federal jury in U.S. District Court, Burlington, Vermont, last month convicted Angelo Efthimiatos of Sudbury, Vermont, on one count of knowingly and willfully serving as an airman without an airman’s certificate. He was indicted in April 2018.

One Base, One Boss: 355Th Wing Strengthens Mission Competence

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Now Home To Hercules, Pave Hawk And A-10 Squadrons

After winning the 2018 U.S. Air Force Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base continued to strengthen its mission competence by officially re-designating as the 355th Wing, Jan. 2, 2019.

The New Czech L-39NG Makes First Flight

Sortie Included First Development Tests

The first pre-serial L-39NG trainer and light attack aircraft with serial number 7001 made its first flight last month at Aero Vodochody Airport. The new generation of the Czech jet trainer was piloted by Aero’s test pilots David Jahoda and Vladimír Továrek. At 10:38am, the aircraft took off from the runway, climbed up to 5,000 ft. and after 26 minutes successfully landed at Aero Vodochody. The maturity of the platform allowed the execution of some development tests during the flight.

Meridian Voted Among Top FBOs In 2018

Recognized By AIN, Professional Pilot, And FltPlan.com Surveys

Private aviation company Meridian has again received top industry recognition in 2018. The company’s Fixed Base Operator (FBO) in Teterboro was again voted the top FBO in the Northeast by readers of Aviation International News (AIN) and by registered members of FltPlan.com in their 2018 FBO surveys. Readers of Professional Pilot (ProPilot) once again recognized two of Meridian’s customer service representatives among the top five in the nation in its annual PRASE Survey.

Lucy Finds Its Place In The Solar System

Navigating NASA's First Mission To The Trojan Asteroids

In science fiction, explorers can hop in futuristic spaceships and traverse half the galaxy in the blink of a plot hole. However, this sidelines the navigational acrobatics required in order to guarantee real-life mission success.

AerCap Leased, Purchased And Sold 436 Aircraft In 2018

Company Set Records In The Fourth Quarter

AerCap Holdings N.V. has announced its major business transactions during the full year and fourth quarter 2018.

SpaceIL, IAI To Send Time Capsule On Israel’s Historic Moon Mission

The Time Capsule Will Include Israeli National, Cultural And Traditional Symbols

Israeli nonprofit SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) presented today at IAI's Space Division a time capsule that will travel to the moon - and remain there indefinitely - with the first Israeli spacecraft, which will launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in February, 2019.

Surfing Contest Organizers Down Drone With A Helicopter

World Surfing League Says It Was Protecting Its Intellectual Property

A surfing event in Hawaii recently took an unusual approach to protecting its intellectual property when an unauthorized drone was spotted capturing images of the event.

New Movie Casts DJI Drone As The Villain

Phantom UAV Is 'Possessed' By An Evil Serial Killer

Drones are exciting new technology that have the potential to enhance public safety and save lives, but what might happen if one were in the hands of a deranged serial killer?

Airborne 01.04.19: Jetpack Racing!, TH-119 1st Flt, SpaceX 'Starship'

Also: Experimental Category Aircraft, Ryanair Fires Netherlands Crews, Aging USAF Planes, Dream Chaser

Are you ready for Jetpack Racing? It could be the hot new sport in 2019, according to JetPack Aviation CEO David Mayman. After 12 months testing two of its jetpacks in side by side flights, JetPack Aviation has announced the launch of its racing league. And it is inviting the world to join in. The company has spent the past 12 months test flying to determine whether its jetpacks can be flown safely in close proximity to each other. Just after Christmas, it released a video of two of its company pilots

AIA Calls On President Trump And Congress To Reopen Government

Says Essential Aerospace Work Is Being Unnecessarily Delayed

Shutting down portions of the government takes unnecessary risks and imposes needless delays on key government programs, according to the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). America needs an immediate bipartisan solution that fully funds the government for the rest of Fiscal Year 2019.

Electric VTOL Aircraft Meeting Set For Mesa, AZ

One Hundred Experts to Speak At 6th Annual eVTOL Symposium And 8th Biennial Autonomous VTOL Technical Meeting

More than 100 technical experts will speak at the Vertical Flight Society’s (VFS) 6th Annual Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft Symposium and 8th Biennial Autonomous VTOL Technical Meeting in Mesa, Arizona on January 29-31, 2019.

New ASTM International Standard Will Help Evaluate Plane Alterations

New Standard Soon To Be Published As F3361

A new ASTM International standard will provide guidance in evaluating aircraft alterations. ASTM International’s aircraft systems committee (F39) approved the standard, which will soon be published as F3361.

Anti-Drone Market worth $2.2 Billion By 2024

Rising Incidences Of Security Breaches By Unidentified Drones Driving Growth Forecast

The anti-drone market is expected to grow from $499 million in 2018 to $2.2 billion by 2024, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 28.8%, according to ASDReports. Major factors driving the growth of this market are rising incidences of security breaches by unidentified drones and increasing terrorism and illicit activities across the world.

Study: Aviation Growth In India Will Drive Need For More Airports

Government Has Approved Construction Of 18 Additional Airports As Passenger Growth Continues

The aviation market in India is experiencing the fastest expansion in the world. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), India will reach 487 million passengers (based on trips) by 2036. While that is an enviable position, there is a major roadblock in this unprecedented growth of the industry - the country's airports are currently straining to meet the rising demand. As the growth has continued, the Indian airport infrastructure has been placed under increasing pressure, and a steadfast build-up in airport capacity is what the country needs urgently, according to analysts.

Klyde Morris 01.04.19

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Airborne 12.28.18: Gatwick Drone Paranoia, Blue Angels, SB>1 DEFIANT

Also: Alternative Jet Fuels, A319neo With CFM LEAP-1A, Laser Strike, Pilot Sign-On Bonus

The details of the alleged drone incursions on or near the UK’s Gatwick airport get stranger by the day... The runway at London's Gatwick airport was closed barely a week before Christmas for what was termed “a deliberate disruption of air travel using drones.” Despite numerous reports, and no small amount of hysteria from local and national officials as well as the media, and innumerable instant drone experts, little evidence of actual drones exist... outside of some often questionable eyewitness

Garmin Announces Certification Of The G500H TXi Flight Displays

Now Available For Normal Category VFR Helicopters

The G500H TXi touchscreen flight display has recently been certified and is now available for normal category VFR helicopters. Garmin says the G500H TXi features a vastly expanded feature set that offers an array of panel possibilities and a streamlined upgrade path for helicopters already equipped with the original G500H flight display.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.04.19)

“A lot of people in the aviation industry dismissed the concept a few years ago, but our past symposia have shown that electric VTOL aircraft passenger service is not only possibly but likely within the next few years.” Source: Mike Hirschberg, Vertical Flight Society Executive Director.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.04.19): Air Data Computer (ADC)

An aircraft computer that receives and processes pitot pressure, static pressure, and temperature to calculate very precise altitude, indicated airspeed, true airspeed, and air temperature.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.04.19)

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All Flights To And From Carlsbad, CA Have Been Eliminated

Low-Cost Carrier Selects New Airbus Model For Operational Efficiencies And Passenger Comfort

Developed For Government, Law Enforcement, S.W.A.T. And Private Security Applications

Charged With Operating An Aircraft Without An Airman’s Certificate

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Now Home To Hercules, Pave Hawk And A-10 Squadrons

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Sortie Included First Development Tests

Recognized By AIN, Professional Pilot, And FltPlan.com Surveys

Navigating NASA's First Mission To The Trojan Asteroids

Company Set Records In The Fourth Quarter

The Time Capsule Will Include Israeli National, Cultural And Traditional Symbols

World Surfing League Says It Was Protecting Its Intellectual Property

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Phantom UAV Is 'Possessed' By An Evil Serial Killer

Also: Experimental Category Aircraft, Ryanair Fires Netherlands Crews, Aging USAF Planes, Dream Chaser

Says Essential Aerospace Work Is Being Unnecessarily Delayed

One Hundred Experts to Speak At 6th Annual eVTOL Symposium And 8th Biennial Autonomous VTOL Technical Meeting

New Standard Soon To Be Published As F3361

Rising Incidences Of Security Breaches By Unidentified Drones Driving Growth Forecast

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Government Has Approved Construction Of 18 Additional Airports As Passenger Growth Continues

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