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February 05, 2020

Airborne 02.05.20: B-21 Reveal!, Singapore Airshow, US House v Moon Landing

Also: Falcon 9 Hard Ldg, Wings Over Dalton Cancelled, Airbus at Heli-Expo, Spitzer Space Telescope Finale

The veil of secrecy is lifting... at least a little bit, as the Air Force has authorized the release of artist renderings of a stealthy B-21 Raider concept in hangars at a number of Air Force bases. The images picture the B-21 in hangars at Dyess, Whiteman and Ellsworth AFBs and show some of the differences that are already becoming evident between the previous B-2 flying wing concept and the Next-Generation B-21 Raider. Four years ago, the USAF designated the next-generation bomber as the Raider in honor of the legendary Doolittle Raiders. The late Richard E. Cole, the last surviving Doolittle Raider, made the announcement in 2016. Every two years, high-level government and

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House NASA Authorization Bill Could Threaten The Artemis Program

Appears To Shift Manned Spaceflight To Boeing

The House Science Committee late last week released H.R. 5666, the authorization bill for NASA. An authorization bill does not appropriate funds, but does give insight to other legislators and affected agencies as to what the committee is willing to fund in future budgets.

WestJet Welcomes Angela Avery To Senior Management

Named To The Roles Of Executive Vice President, General Counsel And Corporate Secretary

Angela Avery will be joining WestJet as Executive vice president, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary starting February 17, 2020.

NASA Grants KBR The Right To Train Private Astronauts At NASA Facilities

First Such Authorization To Be Awarded By The Agency

NASA has signed a Space Act Agreement with KBR to make it the first company to train private astronauts at NASA facilities. KBR currently holds the only agreement with NASA to provide these services using the agency's facilities and capabilities.

Kopter And INAEC Launch SH09 In The Philippines

Will Be Operated By Helicopter Ride-Sharing Service Ascent

Kopter has signed an order for the purchase of one SH09 and one option with INAEC, leading helicopter operator in the Philippines. The SH09 will be dedicated to the expansion of Ascent, an urban air mobility service that was launched with INAEC in the largest metropolis of Southeast Asia, Metro Manila, in 2019.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center Conducting Nationwide Leadership Search

Accepting Applications For CEO And Executive Director

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is conducting a nationwide search for a CEO and Executive Director to lead the Center, which houses the world's largest collection of space artifacts and is home to the internationally renowned Space Camp education programs. The Center also serves as the official visitor information center for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, is a TVA visitor center and is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum.

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Ascent Helicopters Adds Third H125 To Its Growing Fleet

Operator Will Use The Single-Engine Aircraft In Support Of Power Line Work And Firefighting Missions

Ascent Helicopters will expand its fleet with a new Airbus H125, announced at this year’s Heli Expo trade show at the Anaheim Convention Center.

International Women’s Air & Space Museum Presents Dinner With A Slice Of History

Hosts Keith O’Brien, New York Times Bestselling Author Of 'Fly Girls'

On March 27, 2020, in honor of Women’s History Month, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host Dinner with a Slice of History featuring a special presentation by Keith O’Brien, New York Times Bestselling Author of the book “Fly Girls.” Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the program beginning shortly thereafter. O’Brien will host a book signing at the conclusion of the program.

Mike Peterson Joins Pentastar Aviation

Becomes Company Maintenance Sales Representative

Pentastar Aviation, a leader in the world of business aviation, announced today that Mike Peterson has joined the company as Maintenance Sales Representative. Peterson reports to Brad Bruce, Executive Vice President of Maintenance & Sales.

Liteye Systems And Chess Dynamics Sign Strategic Alliance

Will Provide Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) In The United States

Liteye Systems and Chess Dynamics, a Cohort plc company, have announced the signing of a new strategic alliance agreement between the two companies. The agreement grants Liteye the exclusive right to market a portfolio of Chess products and services in the United States. The strategic alliance provides a robust array of layered technologies available to address force protection and surveillance.

Airbus Helicopters Adds 250 More Helicopters To Global Support Contracts

Nearly 20 Percent Of The Worldwide Fleet Covered By HCare

Airbus Helicopters added 250 helicopters to HCare Smart and Infinite contracts in 2019, increasing to 2,250 the number of aircraft now covered by a global HCare material management contract. This means 19 percent of Airbus Helicopters’ worldwide fleet is now covered by HCare.

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Airbus Reaches Agreement In Principle With French, U.K. And U.S. Authorities

Investigations Related To Allegations Of Bribery And Corruption And To Inaccuracies In Filings Made With The U.S. Authorities

In the context of the investigations by the French Parquet National Financier (PNF), the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the U.S. authorities, Airbus has reached agreement in principle with the authorities.

AUVSI, CTA File Joint Amicus Brief Supporting Federal Preemption Of Airspace

Organizations File Amicus Brief On Behalf Of Photographer And Press Associations In Texas Lawsuit

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) argue a Texas law that restricts the use of drones for capturing images and operations over critical infrastructure unlawfully intrudes upon federal sovereignty over the national airspace. In a joint amicus brief filed in support of plaintiffs challenging the law in federal court, AUVSI and CTA also argue the law’s restrictions present a significant threat to the burgeoning unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry in the state.

A4A Applauds Approval Of New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pathway

Number Of SAF Pathways Grows To A Half Dozen

Airlines for America (A4A) supports the approval and publication of a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) specification that will further enable the use of environmentally friendly jet fuels by the U.S. airlines.

Airbus Helicopters Boosts Capabilities Of Its H135 Helicopters

Announces New Alternate Gross Weight

Airbus Helicopters has announced a new Alternate Gross Weight (AGW) available on the latest version of the H135 family of helicopters. H135 helicopters with the new alternate gross weight benefit from a 120kg (265 lb) increased take- off weight and useful load.

Passenger Charged With Interfering With Flight Crew And Attendants

Incident Occurred Aboard A United Airlines Flight Originating At Dulles Airport

On January 16, 2020, a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey charged Matthew Dingley with interference with flight crew members and attendants.

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Skyfront Partners With Silvus Technologies

Will Provide Long-Range Unmanned Aerial Vehicles For BVLOS Applications

Skyfront, a provider of hybrid-electric Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Silvus Technologies, a provider of Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) communications, have announced a partnership that combines Skyfront's five-hour endurance Perimeter UAV with Silvus' high-power StreamCaster radios. The combined product, the Perimeter XLRS, can fly for up to 5 hours while maintaining command and control links and streaming real-time video up to 60 miles from the ground control station.

Spanish Air Force Buys PC-21 Training System

Commits To Acquiring 24 Aircraft Replacing Casa C-101 Jet Trainers

The Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, is the third European air force to opt for the Swiss-produced PC-21, the Next Generation Trainer. Pilatus has committed to delivering a total of 24 PC-21s to Spain. The single-engine turboprop trainer aircraft will replace the Casa C-101 jet trainers used since 1980.

Airborne 02.03.20: Embraer Phenom 300E, Young Eagles, FAA Misconduct Report

Also: NTSB Safety Recommendation, Teamsters Lawsuit, Whirly-Girls 2020, Learjet 75 Liberty

Embraer has announced a series of improvements to its Phenom 300 series of business jets. The Phenom 300E is now the first single-pilot jet to reach Mach 0.80, offering a quieter cabin and upgrades to its avionics that include predictive windshear and a runway overrun awareness and alerting system. The Phenom 300E now delivers a high-speed cruise of 464 knots and a five-occupant range of 2,010 nautical miles with NBAA IFR reserves. The Phenom 300E’s avionics upgrades include a runway overrun awareness and al

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.05.20)

“As a small Swiss aircraft manufacturer I’m delighted at our repeated success in winning through over large, international competitors. This result is proof that, with our PC-21, we can deliver the very best training system in the world,” he said. Source: Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman of Pilatus, is enthusiastic about a major order from Spain. The Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, is the third European air force to opt for the Swiss-produced PC-21, the Next Generation Trainer. Pilatus has committed to delivering a total of 24 PC-21s to Spain. The single-engine turboprop trainer aircraft will replace the Casa C-101 jet trainers used since 1980.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.05.20): Known Traffic

With respect to ATC clearances, means aircraft whose altitude, position, and intentions are known to ATC.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.05.20)

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