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March 21, 2020

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Under Self-Quarantine

Held A Brief Meeting With Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Who Has Tested Positive For The Virus

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson has placed himself under self-quarantine for seven days after having a brief meeting with U.S. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) ahead of a House hearing held on March 11. The Congressman has tested positive for the Coronavirus.

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FAA Closes Control Tower In Las Vegas

Move Follows A Positive Test Of An Air Traffic Controller For Coronavirus

The FAA has closed the control tower at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas after an air traffic controller tested positive for Coronavirus.

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First Flight For Mitsubishi SpaceJet In Final Configuration

Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10) Conducts Nearly Two-Hour Flight

The maiden flight of Mitsubishi Aircraft's Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10), the first Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 in final, certifiable baseline configuration, has been completed.

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USAF Releases Important Information For Reserve Citizen Airmen

Encourages All To Visit The Air Force’s COVID-19 Web Page

In an effort to inform Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families with facts on COVID-19 effects, Air Force Reserve leaders encourage all to visit the Air Force’s COVID-19 web page for the latest on the virus and how it is affecting the service. The site contains the latest DoD and Air Force guidance, news, and links to helpful resources from the Centers for Disease Control, Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, travel advisories, frequently asked questions and answers, COVID-19 affected activities and gatherings, and health protection measures.

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NASAO Issues Letter To Congress Regarding COVID-19

Calls For $10 Billion In Immediate Relief From The Existing AIP Program

In response to COVID-19's continuing impact on the aviation industry, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) - who represents state aviation agencies across the nation - has issued a letter to congress encouraging financial resources be made available to the nation's airports and airlines.

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Airborne 03.18.20: More Icon Double-Talk, EBAA Cancelled, Tamarack Reorganizes

Also: NAA Postpones Collier, UAL Cuts 60%, Artemis I Mission Update, Norwegian Cancels 85 Percent

Special Note: Tomorrow's episode of the AMA Drone Report will be put off a week in order to present an Airborne Unlimited program so that we may keep you properly updated about the turbulent issues the aviation world is current facing. Recent Icon Aircraft communications indicate that the company’s days of hype may not be over. Thomas Wieners, Icon’s most recent President and COO, seemed to be more upfront than past Boss, Kirk Hawkins, until he ramped up the puffery in company communicati

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CUPE Calls For Expanded Support For Airline Workers

Praises Canadian Government For Measures Taken So Far

Canadian union CUPE, which represents 15,000 flight attendants at nine different airlines in Canada, including Air Canada, WestJet, Sunwing and Air Transat, is reassured to see federal measures to support workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but is urging the federal government to deliver urgently needed help for airline workers right away.

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Swoop Suspends All International Flights Through May 31

Commits To Bringing Home 2,349 Canadian Travelers

Swoop is altering its international operations to help with the global efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. At the end of the operating day on Sunday, March 22, Swoop is suspending all international and transborder flights and will begin its efforts to bring ho

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Skyborne Launches Skills Continuation Training

Supports Graduates In The Event Of Delays In Securing Airline Placements Due To Coronavirus

Skyborne Airline Academy is launching a Skills Continuation Training program to support graduates in the event of delays in securing airline placements due to Coronavirus.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.21.20)

“For the next week, like many of you, I will be teleworking from home. From there, I will continue to support the courageous efforts of our 58,000 employees and contractors during this trying period for our nation.” Source: FAA Administrator Steven Dickson,

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.21.20): Angle Of Incidence

The acute angle formed between the chord line of an airfoil and the longitudinal axis of the aircraft on which it is mounted.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.21.20)

Intrepid Sea, Air, And Space Museum

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a historic, cultural and educational institutions. Opened in 1982, the Museum has welcomed more than 10 million visitors.

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