Aircraft Equipment Manufacturer Sees Bright Future Under Expert Tutelage of Strategic Advisors and Industry Contacts

uAvionix has announced its impending acquisition by DC Capital Partners. The company will join the rest of the DC Partners portfolio, which will "propel uAvionix forward with the means to impact the broader aerospace and defense markets." The private equity investment firm retains more than $1 billion in total investments, with more than 60 acquisitions under its belt. That experience has allowed them to develop a strategic, systematic approach to shore up the efficiency of those companies that join the fold. DC Partners maintains that the inclusion of their strategic advisors are key to growing uAvionix.

Assets, Facilities, Products, and Designs Acquired by MidTex Aviation for Resurrection as Enstrom Aerospace

The recently defunct Enstrom Helicopter Corporation may soon rise from the dead, following the purchase of its remains by MidTex Aviation. Enstrom declared bankruptcy in January citing severe financial difficulties, allowing its assets to be sold off by a Michigan court. MidTex was able to purchase nearly everything from the company, including pre-owned aircraft, tooling, materials, drawings, intellectual property, and factory equipment. MidTex says they will reopen the factory for operation through a new subsidiary entity named Enstrom Aerospace, retaining the original, 64-year old brand name.

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The FAA has addressed some worries of locals eager to see the continuation of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, set for its 50th anniversary. Local event planners have been concerned over certain regulations that they worried would force the affair out of its home due to airspace restrictions and the lack of ADS-B equipment in the balloons. The city prides itself as "the hot air balloon capital of the world", and worries that ADS-B restrictions will neuter the industry in Albuquerque. Dynon has capitalized on the homebuilt assembly market with their new line of

15th Annual Female Booster Event Held July 27th

EAA WomenVenture has announced the theme for 2022, selecting "Be Bold" as the focus of their 15th year encouraging and supporting women in aviation. The 69th fly-in for the EAA's yearly AirVenture will see the near entirety of the aviation world descend upon the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The EAA's WomenVenture Center, a new addition to the week, will be placed in Aviation Gateway Park featuring a selection of network events to support the advancement of women in aviation, as well as resources for those currently in similar fields or looking to be a part of them in the future.

Air Race Champ, Speed Record Holder, and Jack-of-All-Trades Aviator Joins the Roster for 2022

The newest pilot to join the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation for their 2022 season has been introduced, and prior to taking to the skies he took a bit to interview with the team. Hinton, in a classic example proving aviation runs in the family, is son of recent Super Bowl flyover pilot Steve Hinton Senior, himself a longtime staple of the Heritage Flight program for more than a quarter century. The younger Hinton is a 7-time Reno Air Race Gold Champion, taking consecutive winds in the unlimited class from 2009 to 2014, then once again in 2016.

eVTOL Manufacturer Will Provide Knowledge, Know-How to Create Virtual Flight Training Equipment

Joby Aviation and CAE have partnered to develop a series of flight simulation training devices that will be used to train the future pilot cadre of their eVTOL aircraft. Using the foundation established by Joby over the past 5 years of their development process, CAE will work to develop pilot training devices specifically designed around the company's peculiar and distinctive aircraft. Joby intends to manufacture and operate its baby, which will require the company to retain training and simulation services for initial and recurrent flight training.

Klyde Actually Finds Redeeming Qualities In The Infamous TSA Officer Butchcut

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2nd Floor Will Expand Displays, Activities, and Education for Visitors

The 99s Museum of Women Pilots is expanding, taking up recently vacated space formerly used by its parent organization. The Museum has been located on the 2nd floor of the headquarters of The Ninety-Nines Inc, as a part of the International Organization of Women Pilots. With the organization's recent move, the Museum found a chance to expand into the new space, bringing more than 5,000 square feet to its exhibits.

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The FAA has addressed some worries of locals eager to see the continuation of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, set for its 50th anniversary. Local event planners have been concerned over certain regulations that they worried would force the affair out of its home due to airspace restrictions and the lack of ADS-B equipment in the balloons. The city prides itself as "the hot air balloon capital of the world", and worries that ADS-B restrictions will neuter the industry in Albuquerque. Dynon has capitalized on the homebuilt assembly market with their new line of

NetJets to Operate and Sell Lilium Jet to Clients, Use FlightSafety Training Systems

NetJets has announced its plans to add the Lilium Jet to its fleet, obtaining rights to purchase up to 150 of them under the firm's fractional ownership program. Not content to just buy the aircraft, NetJets has gone the whole 9 yards and contracted with FlightSafety International to provide their training services and "mixed reality training devices" to support future Lilium Jet operations. In addition to an agreement to purchase and operate the Lilium Jet as a part of its aircraft network, NetJets will undertake private sales campaigns to their clientele as well, allowing individuals to purchase Lilium aircraft through the company as a distributor

From 2015 (YouTube Version): The Airframes Displayed At AUVSI 2015 Were Quite Innovative

It’s common to visualize a small vertical lift UAV as having 4 to 6 propellers, it’s very maneuverable, but it has a short range and limited load caring capabilities. Well, NASA says you can have your cake and eat it too with something they call “Greased Lightning.” ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, spent time at the Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference and met with aerospace engineer Bill Fredericks to talk about what’s different with their vehicle.

Begins Repair Support for H155, H125 Series As Start to Portfolio

Cadorath of Canada has bolstered its parts repair capabilities for the entire range of Airbus Helicopters, adding more than 400 specific repairs to its catalog since completing its first D-Level single fix in December of 2019.  Recent efforts have earned them a place in the Airbus Helicopters Global Customer & Service Center Network, making them an official repair provider with Airbus' blessing.

First Identifiable Point Of Contact Were 3 Power Transmission Lines About 60 Ft Above The Surface

On February 24, 2022, about 1340 Pacific standard time, a Distar CZ AS, Sun Dancer, N588V, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Boulder City, Nevada. The pilot was fatally injured. The motor glider was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 repositioning flight. First responders reported that, it appeared that the motor glider had impacted 3 power lines. The power lines were about 60 ft above the surface, running east to west, black in color with debris entangled within the power lines.

Aero Linx: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is located northeast of Dayton, Ohio, and encompasses parts of Greene and Montgomery counties. The base has a rich aviation heritage. The pioneering work of Orville and Wilbur Wright from 1899 to 1903 enabled them to achieve the first manned, powered flight. After their success at Kitty Hawk, they returned home to Dayton, Ohio, where in 1904 and 1905 they perfected their flying skills while turning the Wright Flyer into the first practical airplane capable of fully-controlled flight. They accomplished this work at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field, now a part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. From 1910 to 1916 the brothers op

Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) [ICAO] A surveillance technique in which aircraft automatically provide, via a data link, data derived from on-board navigation and position fixing systems, including aircraft identification, four dimensional position and additional data as appropriate.

“Not only will we get a turn-key helicopter manufacturer with a great brand and an established customer base, we will also get an excellent springboard to launch an aerostructures and component manufacturing business. Most people don’t realize that Enstrom was vertically integrated, building nearly 90 per cent of the helicopters under one roof. They had the facilities to build almost anything.” Source: Michael Dixon, aviation manager for MidTex -- who sees a great deal of promise in their deal to purchase the assets of Enstrom Helicopter.