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September 26, 2019

Airborne 09.25.19: Longitude Cert, Chipper Biz 4 Sale, MQ-25 1st Flight

Also: Lawsuit Filed In Amazon Accident, FedEx Pilot Arrested, Dixon Flies MAX Sim, Pilot Barbie

The FAA has awarded Type Certification to Textron Aviation's Citation Longitude business jet, paving the way for customer deliveries. FAA Type Certification follows ‘the most robust’ flight, structural and component qualification testing completed on a Citation to date. The experimental and demo fleet completed close to 6,000 hours of flight time. In addition to 11,000 test points during the certification process, the Longitude also completed a 31,000-nautical mile world tour. The Longitude is pro

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AMA Drone Report 09.26.19: AMA Expo West, Skymagic Drone Show, DJI

Also: Massive TFR Continues, Oceans Unmanned, Area 51 Drone TFR Went Nowhere, FAA: Think Drone Safety

It’s THAT time of year... again... as the 2019 AMA Expo West is coming up in just a few weeks. Scheduled for November 1st to November 3rd, this year’s event is packed with attractions and activities. One of the pivotal aspects is the ever popular Expo Floor, where you can see the latest and greatest offerings in Model Aviation. The Expo Floor and their exhibits are open 1100-1700 on the 1st, 100-1700 on the 2nd, and 1100-1600 on the 3rd. Other indoor attractions on the HUGE list of interesti

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AMA Drone Report 09.26.19: AMA Expo West, Skymagic Drone Show, DJI

Also: Massive TFR Continues, Oceans Unmanned, Area 51 Drone TFR Went Nowhere, FAA: Think Drone Safety

 

It’s THAT time of year... again... as the 2019 AMA Expo West is coming up in just a few weeks. Scheduled for November 1st to November 3rd, this year’s event is packed with attractions and activities. One of the pivotal aspects is the ever popular Expo Floor, where you can see the latest and greatest offerings in Model Aviation. The Expo Floor and their exhibits are open 1100-1700 on the 1st, 100-1700 on the 2nd, and 1100-1600 on the 3rd. Other indoor attractions on the HUGE list of interesting things to do and see include a Swap Shop, a number of Speakers & Special Guests, a Static Model Competition, a ‘Make-n-Take’ opportunit

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DJI Commits Drone Technology To Increase Support For National Disaster Response

New Disaster Relief Program Will Provide Emergency Responders With DJI Drone Technology And Training

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has unveiled a new Disaster Relief Program to support first responders in the United States with access to DJI’s industry-leading drone technology, for response and recovery efforts during and after major disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and local emergencies.

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NASAO Commends U.S. DOT's $986 Million In Grants To Nation's Airports

AIP Awards Will Support Multiple Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation will award $986 million in infrastructure grants to 354 airports spanning 44 states, Puerto Rico and Micronesia. The grants are the fifth round of distribution from the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding. In total, the AIP funding allotment is $3.18 billion for airports across the U.S.

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RelmaTech Incorporates In The U.S.

Aims At Global Remote ID Market

RelmaTech, a remote identification and tracking company based in London, has incorporated in the United States to market to the worldwide remote ID market for identifying drones.

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Hydrogen-Powered Drone Flies Above The Netherlands

Providing Additional Insights Into Research And Development Of Alternative Fuels For Sustainable Aviation

It has not previously been done in Dutch airspace: NLR is flying a hydrogen-powered drone in what the organization says is a step towards sustainable aviation.

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Flying Colours Corp. Appoints Graham Dickie As CFO

Appointment Is Effective Immediately

Flying Colours Corp. the North American MRO business has appointed Graham Dickie as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Based at the company headquarters in Peterborough, ON. Graham will be responsible for managing the company’s finances, reviewing near and long-term financial planning, and working with the senior executive team to manage international growth.

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Safran Joins Team To Design New European UAS Turboprop

Will Be Based On Safran's Ardiden 3 Engine

Safran Helicopter Engines, ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH (ZFL) and MT-Propeller have agreed to cooperate on a new turboprop engine intended for European unmanned applications. This 100 percent European turboprop will be based on Safran's Ardiden 3 and use technologies matured through its Tech TP technological demonstrator, which ran for the first time in June 2019. Within this partnership, MT-Propeller will be responsible for the propeller and ZFL for the PAGB (propeller and accessory gearbox).

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Hensoldt Develops Mission Computer For Airbus Helicopters

Further Developing The Computer Will Give The NH90 New Capabilities

The leading, independent sensor house HENSOLDT has been commissioned by Airbus Helicopters to provide the EuroGrid Tactical Mission Computer (ETMC) for helicopters with new functions. The two-year further development contract includes a guarantee for the acquisition of 200 production units in the subsequent years.

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Airbus Services Extends Its Training Offer With New Composite Training

Proposes A Modular Approach And Learning Path Per Job Profile On The A350 XWB

Airbus Services has launched a new Structure Training offer focusing on composite materials that is now available for customers worldwide.

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Naval Aviation Achieves SECDEF Readiness Target

Shifts Focus To Readiness Sustainment

Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) announced Sept. 24 that Naval Aviation has achieved its Secretary of Defense-mandated readiness target of an 80 percent mission-capable (MC) rate for both its operational F/A-18 E/F “Super Hornet” and EA-18G “Growler” fleets.

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CloudAhoy Introduces A Pro Version

New Release Includes CFI Assistant Provide Automatic Scoring

CloudAhoy has released CFI Assistant, for automatic scoring of pilot performance. The CFI Assistant is included in CloudAhoy Pro, along with additional advanced features for post-flight debriefing. It is released as part CloudAhoy 6.0 which has numerous new capabilities and enhancements. 

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AMA Drone Report 09.19.19: Flts Over People, Women & Drones, China UAV Ban?

Also: NASA's Dragonfly, Area 51 TFR, KDOT UAV Airport Inspections, Commercial Drone Market Gains

OK... this episode is loaded with a lot of regulatory stuff... so strap in and hang on... Since Part 107 came into effect in the summer of 2016, UAS operators in the United States have attempted to figure out how to get FAA approval to operate over people. These attempts had very limited success as thousands of waiver applications were rejected. All that changed this past June. Hensel Phelps, a general contractor out of Colorado, successfully secured a 107.39 for operations over people using the new ParaZero

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Boeing Board Establishes Permanent Aerospace Safety Committee

Delivers Recommendations Following Independent Review To CEO Muilenburg

Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg and the Boeing Board of Directors today reaffirmed the company's longstanding commitment to aerospace safety and the safety of its products and services. Muilenburg and the board announced the establishment of a permanent Aerospace Safety Committee of the Board of Directors. The board also delivered to Muilenburg and senior company leaders the recommendations of its specially-appointed Committee on Airplane Policies and Processes, which also were adopted by the full board.

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Emissions Offsetting And Innovation Priorities Set Stage For 40th ICAO Assembly

Stresses The Need For Strong Support Of The CORSIA Emissions Offsetting Framework

Over 2,600 Ministers and high-ranking government officials gathered at the Montréal Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Tuesday for the launch of the UN aviation agency’s 40th Assembly.

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Sikorsky Combat Rescue Helicopter Approved To Enter Production

Will Perform Critical Combat SAR And Personnel Recovery Operations For All U.S. Military Services

The Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program achieved a Milestone C decision from the U.S. Air Force, which moves the program into low rate initial production. The Combat Rescue Helicopter will perform critical combat search and rescue and personnel recovery operations for all U.S. military services.

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UAV Turbines’ Monarch 5 Engine Completes Successful First Flight

Ushers In New Era Of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

UAV Turbines, has  announced the inaugural flight of its Monarch 5 engine, a first-of-its-kind microturbine propulsion system, at Griffiss International Airport (KMRE) in Rome, NY.

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Register Now For The Indoor Skydiving 2020 | First Global Summit By FAI

List Of Confirmed Panelists Is Getting Longer By The Week

Indoor Skydiving 2020 | First Global Summit by FAI (ISGS) is starting to take shape. The topics of the summit sessions have all been defined and background information on them is published regularly on the legacy site.

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JetBlue Ushers In The Future Of Its Fleet

Airline Inaugurates First Airbus A321neo Aircraft And Honors Founder David Neeleman

JetBlue has announced its newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, has officially entered scheduled service marking the start of a new and exciting future for the customer-favorite airline’s modern fleet. Featuring increased fuel efficiency, an extended range and the very best in customer comfort, the aircraft will benefit the airline’s customers, crewmembers and investors.

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Bolen: Continued Aviation System Modernization A Top Business Aviation Priority

Testifies Before The Senate Committee On Full Implementation Of NextGen

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen on Tuesday told members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation and Space that full implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is critical to maintaining America’s lead in global aviation – a shared priority for all stakeholders, including business aviation.

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ALPA Urges Modernization To Air Traffic Control System

Additional Investments Are Critically Needed To Expand National Air Space

The Air Line Pilots Association testified Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation and Space regarding the need for continued modernization of the national airspace system.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.26.19)

"The independent committee review was extensive, rigorous and focused on delivering specific recommendations to ensure the highest levels of safety in Boeing airplanes and aerospace products and services and for all who fly on Boeing airplanes." Source: Adm. Edmund Giambastiani, Jr., (Ret.), the chair of Boeing's newly-formed Aerospace Safety Committee.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.26.19): Departure Sequencing Program

A program designed to assist in achieving a specified interval over a common point for departures.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.26.19)

Naval Helicopter Association

NHA was founded in 1976 and is incorporated in California as a 501(C)(7) nonprofit professional organization to promote the development and use of naval vertical lift aircraft in the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard; provide a forum whereby persons in these organizations involved with vertical lift aircraft can interact with each other at meetings and conventions; to provide recognition to those persons who have made significant contributions to those purposes.

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