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January 30, 2020

Airborne 01.29.20: Kopter Acquired, Bearhawk Companion, Collings Standdown

Also: Hartzell's Frigge Promoted, Space Cookies, VAC Postpones, Enstrom Selects AEM

Since the HAI Heli-Expo is ongoing at this time, we expected quite a bit of helicopter news... but the announcement that Leonardo has acquired the Kopter program is a bit of a surprise... and probably a welcome one to the folks who have been developing the SH09 Kopter program over the last decade. Leonardo has signed a contract with Lynwood (Schweiz) AG to acquire 100% of Kopter Group AG. This move allows Leonardo to further strengthen its position in the rotorcraft sector. Kopter’s SH09, a new single engine helico

AMA Drone Report 01.30.20: FAA Kills NPRM Extension, UAVs v Pythons, NTSB

Also: AMA Government Affairs Update, Remote ID Rule, FAA Knowledge Tests, DJI v DOI

Inconceivably; the FAA has failed to listen to some of the most expert and authoritative voices, in aviation, once again. Earlier this month, AMA, EAA and several other groups requested that the FAA extend the official comment period on the proposed rule for remote identification of UAS (Remote ID). AMA has been informed that the FAA has declined this request. The comment period will end on March 2, 2020. Fighting for a better remote ID rule continues to be AMA’s top priority. To achieve the best possible outcome, they request that everyone in the model aviation community help. Please submit a formal comment to the FAA ASAP, before the deadline on March 2, 2020. A bill filed in the Florida

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Airbus Helicopters To Deliver 16 New H125S To Customs And Border Protection

Aircraft Are Part Of Fleet Upgrade Initiative For The More Than 100 Airbus Helicopters Delivered To CBP

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) will enhance its patrol and surveillance capabilities with the addition of 16 new Airbus H125 helicopters.

Empire Drone Company Receives FAA Approval To Spray Crops By Drone

One Of Only A Few Companies To Gain Part 137 Approval In The U.S.

Empire Drone Company has received a Part 137 certification from the FAA. This certification allows Empire Drone Company to spray crops by drone. They are now one of only a few companies which have this authorization in the United States.

Firehawk Helicopter Described As ‘Best All-In-One’ Aerial Firefighter

Sikorsky Honors California Fire Chiefs Who’ve Selected S-70i Firehawk Helicopter

Sikorsky has recognized and thanked the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue and the State of California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for their commitment to aerial fire-fighting operations with the S-70i Firehawk helicopter.

Bell And Wintershall Dea Set Sights For Innovative North Sea Operations

Bell 525 Introduces New Technology For Transport And SAR Requirements

Bell has announced a collaboration with Norwegian oil and gas operator, Wintershall Dea Norge AS, to bring enhanced helicopter operational safety to the North Sea.

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FAA Awards STC To Maxcraft Avionics

Authorizes Installation Of Garmin GTN750H Navigator In AS-365 Dauphin Helicopters

The FAA has awarded an STC to Canadian avionics shop Maxcraft Avionics Ltd authorizing the Garmin GTN725H or GTN750H Navigator to be installed in a series of Airbus Helicopter Dauphin models, including SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2 and AS-365N3. The system is fully approved to conduct LPV and LNAV/VNAV coupled approaches. This new FAA STC follows Maxcraft’s initial Canadian TCCA STC.

Goldfein Offers Optimistic Update On Air Force’s Evolution And Future

Says Service Is Making Significant Strides In Harnessing And Using Data For Deterrence, Decision-Making And Warfighting

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said during a Jan. 27 appearance at the Center for a New American Security that the service is making significant strides in harnessing and using data for deterrence, decision-making and warfighting while also maintaining dominance in space.

Queensland, Australia Lifestyle Clothing Brand, Now Available Via Wing

Drones Will Deliver Apparel Directly To Customer's Doors

Growing up in Logan’s Cornubia, 16-year-old Jason Daniel didn’t want to start a business when he became an adult — he wanted to start one right away.

Astronautics Roadrunner EFI Brings Enhanced Capability To Santa Barbara Firehawk

Part Of An Upgraded Avionics Package And Instrument Panel On A UHH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter

Astronautics Corporation of America is providing its AFI4700 RoadRunner Electronic Flight Instruments (EFIs) to Arista Aviation as cost-effective, easy-to-install replacements on a Firehawk helicopter to be operated by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD).

FAA Places TFR Around Kobe Bryant Accident Site

Prompted In Part By A Large Number Of Drones Flying Over The Area

The FAA issued a NOTAM late Sunday night that placed a TFR over the site where the helicopter carrying former NBA star Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven others on board went down, largely due to a large number of drones flying over the site.

SpaceX Launches 60 Satellites For The Starlink Constellation

Recovered One Of Two Fairings At Sea

SpaceX successfully launched and deployed another 60 satellites for its Starlink constellation, which the company hopes to use to offer broadband internet access.

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Fewer Opportunities Available For Warbird Flights

Two Organizations Announce Suspension Of Such Experiences

In the wake of last year's fatal accident involving a Collings Foundation B-17G in Connecticut, other organizations offering flight experiences in WWII aircraft are being forced to suspend those operations due to rising insurance costs.

Two Rescued From Cirrus SR22T 'Chute Pull

Plane Went Down In Mountainous Terrain Near Aspen, CO

The pilot and a passenger aboard a 2017 Cirrus SR22T airplane were rescued uninjured after they were forced to use the plane's full-airframe parachute system following an in-flight emergency.

AMA Drone Report 01.23.20: DJI Phantom ReIntro, Autel Evo II, EAA v RID

Also: Drone Test Site Program, FoxFury D3060, Airbus eVTOL Vahana, Super Bowl TFR

The DJI Phantom line of drones, considered by some to be the industry standard, vanished from store shelves about 14 months ago. At the time, DJI cited a "parts shortage" that prevented it from manufacturing new Phantom drones. Well, the Phantom 4 Pro is back. DJI posted a statement saying that the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is again available for purchase as of January 6, 2020. A new drone from Autel Robotics was introduced at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. The 8K Autel Evo II is billed as a potential "Mavic Killer" by the company. Autel

FAA Announces Super Bowl LIV Safety Plan

Working With Local And State Agencies For A Comprehensive Approach

The FAA is working with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, the aviation community and the National Football League to ensure safe, secure, and efficient operations before, during and after Super Bowl LIV, on Feb 2, 2020, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.

Textron Reports Fourth Quarter 2019 Results

Revenue Growth Of $285 Million, Up 7.6% From Prior Year

Textron has reported fourth quarter 2019 net income of $0.87 per share. Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure that is defined and reconciled to GAAP in an attachment to this release, was $1.11 per share for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to $1.15 per share in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Erickson Announces The S-64F+ Air Crane Helicopter

New Production Line Of The Legacy Aircraft

Erickson Incorporated has announced at Heli Expo, a new production line of the legacy Air Crane helicopter, introducing the S-64F+ to the market.

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StandardAero, Thales Announce Launch Customer For H125/AS350 Autopilot

WeatherTech Will Be The First To Install The Advanced Autopilot System

StandardAero and Thales have announced WeatherTech as the launch customer for their advanced 4-axis Compact Autopilot System for the Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 platform. Derived from certified transport category solutions, the Lightweight Compact Autopilot brings advanced, state-of-the-art 4-axis capability, performance and enhanced levels of safety to the light helicopter market, while eliminating the need for a traditional dedicated flight control computer.

New Advancements Unveiled For The Cabri G2

Includes New Cockpit Developments And An Advanced New Payload Mount

The French light helicopter manufacturer, Helicopteres Guimbal is introducing an advanced new payload mount and new cockpit developments. The latest delivered unit of their Cabri G2 is on display at Heli-Expo, shared with Precision Helicopters, their Oregon-based distributor for the United States.

FAA Proposes $57,400 Civil Penalty Against Alaska Air Group

Alleges Violations Of Alcohol Testing Policies

The FAA proposes a $57,400 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines of Seattle, WA for alleged drug and alcohol testing violations.

DroneUp Launches Airspace Planner With Native LAANC Integration

Will Increase Efficiency For Drone Pilot Management

DroneUp, LLC, an end-to-end drone pilot service provider for aerial data collection, is pleased to announce that it has been named an Unmanned Aircraft System Service Supplier (USS) to provide the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative for the FAA. DroneUp’s LAANC capability will be available in-app through Airspace Planner providing its client base the next level of efficiency for complete drone pilot management.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.30.20)

“Textron Aviation saw double digit revenue growth in the quarter driven largely by initial deliveries of our new Citation Longitude, reflecting our continued investment in new products. We also saw growth from strong commercial volume at Bell.” Source: Textron Chairman and CEO Scott C. Donnelly.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.30.20): Confidence Maneuver

A confidence maneuver consists of one or more turns, a climb or descent, or other maneuver to determine if the pilot in command (PIC) is able to receive and comply with ATC instructions.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.30.20)

Abandoned Twin Beech Being Auctioned In Nevada

From the Reno Journal Gazette, an abandoned Beech Model 18 is up for auction at Yerington Municipal Airport. The airplane has been sitting on the tarmac at the airport since being abandoned more than a decade ago by John Mouchou of Reno.

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