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February 06, 2019

Airborne 02.06.19: Carter Copter Acquired, Whelen Buys Lopresti, Enstrom 480B

Also: Gone West-WASP Mildred Doyle, Red Bull Selects Hartzell, Jazz Pilots Ratify, Sala Malibu Located

A startup Urban Air Mobility (UAM) company has acquired the rights to the Carter slowed-rotor compound (SR/C) technology developed by Carter Aviation Technologies for personal and air taxi aircraft. Jaunt Air Mobility was introduced at the Vertical Flight Society symposium in January. Little is known about the company other than it was founded last May by New Jersey engineer and entrepreneur Kaydon Stanzione. The technology acquired by Jaunt is the similar to that used by Carter's Personal Air Vehicle,

Airborne 02.06.19: Carter Copter Acquired, Whelen Buys Lopresti, Enstrom 480B

Also: Gone West-WASP Mildred Doyle, Red Bull Selects Hartzell, Jazz Pilots Ratify, Sala Malibu Located

A startup Urban Air Mobility (UAM) company has acquired the rights to the Carter slowed-rotor compound (SR/C) technology developed by Carter Aviation Technologies for personal and air taxi aircraft. Jaunt Air Mobility was introduced at the Vertical Flight Society symposium in January. Little is known about the company other than it was founded last May by New Jersey engineer and entrepreneur Kaydon Stanzione. The technology acquired by Jaunt is the similar to that used by Carter's Personal Air Vehicle, which is still undergoing flight tests. The PAV first flew in 1998. Whelen Engineering Company has completed an acquisition and spin-off of its Aviation Division with LoPresti Av

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Air Canada, Chorus Finalize Amended And Extended Capacity Purchase Agreement

Secures Jazz's Place In Air Canada's Regional Network For The Next 17 Years

Air Canada and Chorus Aviation, parent company of Jazz Aviation LP, have confirmed that all conditions have been met and the previously announced amendment and extension of the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) between Air Canada and Jazz has become effective. As announced on January 14, 2019, the improved CPA is effective retroactively as of January 1, 2019 and extends to December 31, 2035.

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation Recognizes Record Year

Presents First-Ever Commercial Space Leadership Awards

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF) is excited to announce the winners of its Inaugural Commercial Space Leadership Awards, which seek to recognize the leading innovators, investors, educators, journalists, and policymakers for their significant contributions to the success of the commercial space enterprise. The United States is undergoing a renaissance in space, with the commercial industry playing a leading role. Animated by a reinvigorated entrepreneurial spirit, 2018 marked a record year for commercial space and we are excited to see all that 2019 will hold.

Airbus Helicopters Appoints New Executive Committee Members

Alain Flourens, Stefan Thomé Named To New Positions

Alain Flourens, 61, currently Head of Engineering for Airbus Helicopters, has been appointed Head of Industry for Airbus Helicopters, following Christian Cornille’s departure from Airbus. Alain will be replaced in his current position by Stefan Thomé, 47, currently Head of New Business Models & Services at Airbus Defence and Space. These management changes are effective on 1 April 2019.

CFM Logs More Than 3,300 Orders In 2018

Orders Valued At More Than $48 Billion At List Prices

Orders for CFM International's two product lines again achieved near-record levels in 2018, with the company booking orders for a total of 3,337 engines, including 126 CFM56 engines (commercial, military and spares) and 3,211 LEAP engines (including commitments and spares).

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Collins To Provide ACES 5 Ejection Seat, Landing Gear For Boeing T-X Trainer

Seat Offers Passive Head And Neck Protection, Arm And Leg Flail Prevention

When the U.S. Air Force flies its new advanced pilot trainer from Boeing and Saab, it will be equipped with an ACES 5 ejection seat from Collins Aerospace, along with a fully integrated landing gear system.

DCGA Grants First Approval For Autonomous Drone Flights In Europe

Azur Drones' Skeyetech System Authorized For Security Operations

The French Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC), which regulates drones uses in France, has approved the use of a fully-automated drone with no pilot, paving the way to new applications.

Fuel-Cell-Powered UAV Flies For More Than 10 Hours

Intelligent Energy UAV Fuel Cell Power Module Selected For Korean Customer’s Record-Breaking Endurance Flight

South Korean liquid hydrogen specialist MetaVista has demonstrated a record breaking 10 hour and 50 minute multi-copter test flight using an Intelligent Energy Fuel Cell Power Module.

Dashcam Captures Cessna 414 Bursting Into Flames In Mid-Air

Aircraft Impacted A House In Yorba Linda, CA, Fatally Injuring 5

Video from an automobile dashcam happened to capture the moment a Cessna 414A burst into flames in mid-air before impacting a house in Yorba Linda, CA. The pilot and four people inside the home were fatally injured.

U.S. Army Selects GE's T901 Engine For Improved Turbine Engine Program

Will Be Used To Re-Engine AH-64 Apache And UH-60 Black Hawk Aircraft

The U.S. Army has selected GE Aviation’s T901-GE-900 engine for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), the U.S. Army’s endeavor to re-engine its Boeing AH-64 Apaches and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks.

U.K. Glider Pilot Escapes Landing In The Trees

Coast Guard Helicopter Assists In The Extraction

A glider pilot found himself tangled in some trees Saturday afternoon, and a helicopter from the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency got the call to assist with the rescue.

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C-21 Community Celebrates ‘Year Of The Lear’

A $38 Million Avionics Upgrade For The Fleet Is Underway

After 35 years of C-21 operations, mobility Airmen are celebrating 2019 as the "Year of the Lear” with upgrades for the airframe and changes within the units that fly it. The C-21 is the military version of the Learjet 35A. A $38 million avionics upgrade for the fleet is underway and a consolidation effort is moving four aircraft from Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, to join Scott AFB’s 10 C-21s by late summer.

SpaceX Ship 'Mr. Steven' Steaming Towards Port Canaveral

Vessel Designed To Capture Fairings After Launch

The SpaceX vessel Mr. Steven is steaming towards Port Canaveral in Florida, where it will support several SpaceX missions planned for 2019. The ship was last spotted off the coast of Mexico, where it was preparing to transit the Panama Canal before resuming its voyage through the Florida Straits and up the east coast to Port Canaveral in Central Florida, likely in mid-February.

Airborne 02.04.19: Flt School Goes Pipistrel, Navy Remembrance, Plane Thief

Also: Mars' Vera Rubin Ridge, Air Force Space Legend, 79th RQS Named Top Rescue Squadron, LGBT Av Community Jobs

California's San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD) has become the home of World Wide Wings flight school for commercial pilots. And while World Wide Wings is new to San Bernardino, the school and its administration has more than 40 years of experience in training commercial pilots at its campus in Miami. 20 to 30 students are enrolled in the school’s various programs and the school expects to grow to 50 students by June and 150-plus by the end of the year. The school is utilizing

NTSB Issues 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List Of Transportation Safety Improvements

Includes Upping The Safety Of Part 135 Aircraft Flight Operations

The National Transportation Safety Board announced its 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements, during an event held at the National Press Club, Monday.

Boeing Partners with Aerion To Accelerate Supersonic Business Travel

Aerion's AS2 Will Be The First Supersonic Business Jet To Market

Boeing has announced a partnership with Reno, NV-based supersonic aircraft developer Aerion, making a significant investment in the company to accelerate technology development and aircraft design, and unlock supersonic air travel for new markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Intel Drone Light Show Enhances Super Bowl LIII Halftime

One Hundred Fifty Custom Intel Drones Illuminate The Stadium During The Midgame Break

Intel Corporation partnered with the NFL to create the first-ever live drone light show during a Super Bowl Halftime Show. As Maroon 5 began the song “She Will Be Loved,” 150 enhanced Intel Shooting Star drones floated up and over the field in a choreographed performance to the music to form the words “ONE” and “LOVE.” Intel enhanced the Intel Shooting Star drones specifically for the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show to emulate the experience of floating lanterns.

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NASA Pays Tribute To Fallen Heroes

Holds Annual Day Of Remembrance February 7

NASA will honor members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery, including the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, during the agency's annual Day of Remembrance Thursday, Feb. 7.

Airbus Creates The First Electric Airplane Race With Air Race E

Inaugural Series Planned For 2020

Airbus has announced a global partnership with Air Race E, the world’s first electric airplane race set to launch its inaugural series in 2020. Airbus is the Official Founding Partner of Air Race E. The competition aims to drive the development and adoption of cleaner, faster, and more technologically advanced electric engines that can be applied to urban air mobility vehicles and, eventually, commercial aircraft.

TSB Makes Four Runway Safety Recommendations For Canada's Busiest Airport

Follows 27 Runway Incursions That Occurred Over A Five-Year Period At One Airport

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is making four recommendations, following its safety issue investigation (A17O0038) into 27 runway incursions that occurred between two closely spaced parallel runways at Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario, between June 2012 and November 2017.

Diamond Aircraft Hangs Out The 'Help Wanted' Sign

Looking To Hire Additional People In Austria And Canada

After one year under the new management of the Diamond Aircraft Group, the company is on a very good way to achieve its goal to be the leading company in General Aviation in its class worldwide. After a huge staff increase in 2018, the company now is looking to employ even more people in 2019 as production is doubling.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.06.19)

“We want to motivate manufacturers to showcase their technologies across the full spectrum of electric propulsion systems and components.” Source: Grazia Vittadini, Chief Technology Officer of Airbus, announcing plans for Air Race E, an electric airplane race.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.06.19): Closed Runway

A runway that is unusable for aircraft operations.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.06.19)

FAA Radio Communications Phraseology And Techniques

Radio communications are a critical link in the ATC system. The link can be a strong bond between pilot and controller or it can be broken with surprising speed and disastrous results. This pamphlet provides basic procedures for new pilots, and highlights safe operating concepts for all pilots.

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