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Very First SpaceShip III Unveiled

VSS Imagine Will Commence Ground Testing and Glide Flights This Summer

Virgin Galactic has added the first SpaceShip III to its fleet. VSS Imagine will commence ground testing, with glide flights planned for this summer from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The livery design, finished entirely with a mirror-like material, reflects the surrounding environment, constantly changing color and appearance as it travels from earth to sky to space. Along with providing thermal protection, this dynamic material is appealing to the human eye.

Airborne-Unmanned 03.23.21: Skyfront Record, Airspace Control, Drone Tests

Also: Drone Reg Drops, Web Teks Acquired, SkyPixel Winners, SmallRig

Skyfront broke a multi-rotor drone flight time record by staying airborne for 13 hours and 4 minutes and traveling a distance of 205 miles. The world record-breaking flight was achieved by the Skyfront Perimeter 8—the company’s most advanced eight rotor drone. The event was captured via the drone’s onboard 360 cameras. The rationale behind their flight is the Skyfront proprietary fuel-injected hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain. If you think things have been messed up, just wait and see what happens if Senator Mike L

Full Compliment 'Inspiration 4' Crew Named

Final Crew Members Named for All-Civilian Mission to Space

Inspiration4 has disclosed the final two members of the four-person crew that will undertake a historic voyage to the stars later this year. Christopher Sembroski of Everett, WA and Dr. Sian Proctor of Tempe, AZ will join previously announced crew member Hayley Arceneaux under the command of Jared Isaacman. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch the crew aboard a Dragon spacecraft later this year.

CAF Announces Interactive Theater Honoring Tuskegee Airmen

Theater Will Feature Two Compelling Original Short Films

The CAF is nearing completion of a major education center at Dallas Executive Airport. The Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center is a 47,000 square foot facility that comprises a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Innovation Hangar, workshops, classrooms, and display atrium and Gallery for a selection of the CAF's collection of World War II artifacts. This week, the CAF announced plans to incorporate the Brig. Gen. Charles McGee (shown below chatting with ANN's Jim Campbell) and Don Hinz Theater as part of the Education Center.

EAA: We're Coming To Sun 'n Fun, Too!

It's Starting To Look Like SnF21 Is Going To Be VERY Busy

The annual SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo is just around the corner, and aviators and EAA members are making plans for the journey down to the unofficial kickoff of the flying season. SUN ’n FUN takes place April 13-18 at Florida’s Lakeland Linder Airport (LAL) and will feature the US Navy Blue Angels and the first performance of their new Super Hornets. If you plan to attend, don’t forget that EAA members can save on admission by using the discount code EAA902 while purchasing online, or by showing an EAA member card at the admission gates. EAA volunteers will be at the main gate to verify memberships and assist with renewals. Members will save $7 on daily tickets and $3

Singapore Receives Its First H225M Helicopter

H225Ms Have Accumulated More Than 143,000 Flight Hours

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has taken delivery of its first H225M helicopter in Singapore. Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with Singapore’s Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of H225M Medium Lift Helicopters in 2016. Congratulating Singapore on the H225Ms, Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even said: “Airbus is very happy to celebrate this important milestone with the RSAF. This delivery is exceptionally significant as Airbus and the RSAF overcame the COVID-19 pandemic challenges in 2020 to achieve a smooth handover of the helicopter.”

Doesn't Get Much Bigger Than This... ARTEX Gets Boeing Nod For ELT Selection

Boeing Selects ARTEX Distress Tracking Emergency Locator Transmitter for GADSS Compliance

ACR Electronics has been tapped by Boeing to supply its new distress tracking ARTEX ELT 5000 (DT) with crash survivability, enabling compliance with the new Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) regulations. The next generation ARTEX ELT will be available to support Boeing production aircraft to meet the new ICAO GADSS initiative recommendations that are being adopted into regulations by various regulatory bodies, such as EASA.

Classic Aero-TV: Goodyear's Wingfoot One - What it Takes to Tour in a Zeppelin

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Fly Along With Chief Pilot Hissem…

Goodyear’s Wingfoot One Zeppelin is not the blimp (Navy slang, “Poopy Bag”) that you have known from the past. It’s a modern lighter-than-air machine, and this video will provide a fascinating insight as to how it operates and what makes it work. Your guide in this captivating video is Spirit of Goodyear chief pilot, Gerald Hissem. The first part of the video discusses the operational requirements of the zeppelin, and you’ll probably hear things that you have never thought of before. Hissem formats his discussion by describing his tr

NBAA Promotes Capitol Hill Focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuels

The BizAv Community Has Been At The Forefront Of SAF Development

NBAA is recognizing a bipartisan congressional request to the GAO for a study exploring effective policy measures to expand awareness, availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). "This study offers an opportunity to answer the industry's central question around SAF: when it comes to availability and use of these pioneering fuels, how far can we go, and how quickly can we get there?" said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "These fuels hold the promise of dramatically reducing carbon emissions, and we know there is strong demand, which is why we are actively supporting a targeted blender's tax credit to increase availability."

NTSB Prelim: Tecnam P92

Airplane Suddenly Began To Vibrate Severely... Followed By A Marginal Reduction In Engine RPM

On September 28, 2020, about 1800 eastern daylight time, a Tecnam P92 airplane, N562TU, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Centerville, Maryland. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. According to the flight instructor, he and a student pilot were flying straight and level, about 1,700 feet above mean sea level, on a southwest heading, 10 to 12 miles from Bay Bridge Airport (W29), Stevensville, Maryland, when the airplane suddenly began to vibrate severely. This was followed by a marginal reduction in engine

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.31.21)

Aero Linx: Mission Safety International (MSI) Since its incorporation as a non-profit mission agency in 1983, Mission Safety International (MSI) has worked tirelessly to meet the safety needs of mission aviation departments spread from one side of the globe to the other. While small and agile as an organization, MSI has developed connections with a host of experienced aviation and safety volunteers who can be called upon at a moment’s notice to meet specific needs just about anywhere in the world.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.31.21): Back-Taxi

Back-Taxi A term used by air traffic controllers to taxi an aircraft on the runway opposite to the traffic flow. The aircraft may be instructed to back-taxi to the beginning of the runway or at some point before reaching the runway end for the purpose of departure or to exit the runway.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.31.21)

“We are very fortunate to be in the position to fund this theater in Dallas. To pay tribute to Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman, and Don Hinz, our group’s founder, in this way is tremendous. We are certain that thousands, if not millions, of people who come through the theater will be touched by these real stories of heroes. Our hope is that people who view these films will be emboldened to reach their own goals, and possibly ignite an interest in flying.” Source: Doug Rozendaal, leader of the Red Tail Squadron, explaining the effort to incorporate the Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and Don Hinz Theater as part of the Education Center. The theater is generously supported by the CAF Red Tail Sponsor Group, an affiliate

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Airborne 03.31.21: SpaceShip III Unveiled, Inspiration 4, Kodiak 100 Series III

Very First SpaceShip III Unveiled

VSS Imagine Will Commence Ground Testing and Glide Flights This Summer

Airborne-Unmanned 03.23.21: Skyfront Record, Airspace Control, Drone Tests

Also: Drone Reg Drops, Web Teks Acquired, SkyPixel Winners, SmallRig

Full Compliment 'Inspiration 4' Crew Named

Final Crew Members Named for All-Civilian Mission to Space

CAF Announces Interactive Theater Honoring Tuskegee Airmen

Theater Will Feature Two Compelling Original Short Films

EAA: We're Coming To Sun 'n Fun, Too!

It's Starting To Look Like SnF21 Is Going To Be VERY Busy

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Singapore Receives Its First H225M Helicopter

H225Ms Have Accumulated More Than 143,000 Flight Hours

Doesn't Get Much Bigger Than This... ARTEX Gets Boeing Nod For ELT Selection

Boeing Selects ARTEX Distress Tracking Emergency Locator Transmitter for GADSS Compliance

Classic Aero-TV: Goodyear's Wingfoot One - What it Takes to Tour in a Zeppelin

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Fly Along With Chief Pilot Hissem…

NBAA Promotes Capitol Hill Focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuels

The BizAv Community Has Been At The Forefront Of SAF Development

NTSB Prelim: Tecnam P92

Airplane Suddenly Began To Vibrate Severely... Followed By A Marginal Reduction In Engine RPM

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.31.21)

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.31.21): Back-Taxi

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