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January 29, 2023

Gulfstream G700 Claims 25 Speed Records During World Tour

High-Speed for the Long-Haul

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation—builder of eminently-covetable market-leading business aircraft—announced on 26 January 2023 that its Gulfstream G700 ultra-long-range jet has achieved no fewer than 25 speed records over the course of a recently completed G700 world tour. Gulfstream pilots flew two fully outfitted G700 production test aircraft to more than twenty countries across six continents for purpose of demonstrating the machine’s jaw-dropping performance and the flexibility and comfort of its cabin—the industry’s most spacious.

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TSB Canada Releases Report on 2021 Police Drone/Cessna 172 Collision

Unseen Perils of the Final Approach Course

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released its final report (A21O0069) on the agency’s investigation of an August 2021 incident in which a police drone collided with a small, single-engine Cessna near the Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) in Greater Toronto.

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Airborne 01.20.23: Hydrogen Plane, Admin Controversy, Unleaded Avgas

Also: Jet It to Gogo AVANCE L3, R66 Pressure Fueling, Navy Accident, 15th Annual Midwest LSA Expo

ZeroAvia, the British/American hydrogen-electric aircraft developer, announced on 19 January 2023 that it had successfully flown a 19-seat Dornier 228 testbed aircraft, the left-engine of which had been replaced with a full-size prototype of the company’s hydrogen-electric powertrain. The test aircraft’s right-engine remained the 776-shaft-horsepower Honeywell TPE-331 turboprop mill rightly bestowed upon the 228 by Dornier Flugzeugwerke. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is stating he will push to confirm Phillip Washington, Joe Biden’

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Airborne 01.20.23: Hydrogen Plane, Admin Controversy, Unleaded Avgas

Also: Jet It to Gogo AVANCE L3, R66 Pressure Fueling, Navy Accident, 15th Annual Midwest LSA Expo

ZeroAvia, the British/American hydrogen-electric aircraft developer, announced on 19 January 2023 that it had successfully flown a 19-seat Dornier 228 testbed aircraft, the left-engine of which had been replaced with a full-size prototype of the company’s hydrogen-electric powertrain. The test aircraft’s right-engine remained the 776-shaft-horsepower Honeywell TPE-331 turboprop mill rightly bestowed upon the 228 by Dornier Flugzeugwerke. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is stating he will push to confirm Phillip Washington, Joe Biden’

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MightyFly Announces 2nd-Gen eVTOL

600-Mile Range for Same-Day, Door-to-Door Delivery

MightyFly, an autonomous cargo transport company, has obtained an FAA Certificate of Authorization for long-range flight to begin testing its upcoming Cento aircraft. The company allowed their upcoming tester to strut its stuff in the public eye, highlighting its long range and utilitarian design to prospective investors and believers alike. MightyFly has plenty to be proud of, nearing flight tests in less than 2 years after receiving $5.1 million in seed funding - and only 9 months from being a paper concept. 

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Leonardo Delivers First of 24 AW169 Aircraft to 'Italian IRS'

Guardia di Finanza Adds to Multi-Mission Helo Fleet with All-Around Performer

Leonardo tendered the Guardia di Finanza with the force's first twin-engine AW169M helicopter, providing the financial enforcement arm with a heretofore unseen level of rotary wing performance. The handover took place at Leonardo's Vergiate assembly line, with company reps and Guardia staff on hand to commemorate the occasion. The helicopter is just the first of 24 in all, broken down into 6 fixed-gear and 18 skid-equipped AW169M light-intermediate twin engine helicopters overall.

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Klyde Morris (01.27.23)

Where Does Klyde Get This Stuff???

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Doroni Nabs 25 Unit Sale to 3Points

EVTOL Manufacturer Sees Large Buy for H1 "Personal Aircraft"

Doroni Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to sell 25 of its 2-seat H1 eVTOL to 3Points in Space Media, a Canadian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) operator. The deal cements 3Points as one of the larger Canadian dealers-to-be, with a plan to purchase and sell the H1 after it completes testing and certification up north. In exchange for early access to flying prototypes of the H1 ‘flying car’, 3Points agreed to assist in testing early versions of the vehicle prior to finalizing any purchase of the 25 aircraft.

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Coast Guard Kodiak Sprints to the Rescue for Wounded Fisherman

Rapid Response for Fishing Injury Saves the Day with 2-Leg Medevac

The team at Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak rescued an injured fisherman from a vessel near Dutch Harbor, Alaska on January 24th. The aircrew, forward-deployed to Cold Bay, responded to a request for a medevac when the Northern Eagle reported a crewman with an injured hand. The team responded with their MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and quickly hoisted the 47-year-old man from the 310-foot fishing vessel, then brought him back to Cold Bay for a wing-to-wing transfer with LifeMed Alaska personnel.

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American Corporate Airport Partners Nabs Rocky Mountain Metro Addition

Denver/Boulder Neighbor to See 30-Acre Expansion for Increased Activity

American Corporate Airport Partners (ACAP) has signed a long-term lease with Jefferson County, Colorado for the development of 30 acres near Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC). The spot is located in Broomfield, Colorado, a town 15 miles north of downtown Denver and 14 miles south of Boulder. The 30-acre span will help the strategically located airport in its expansion, leveraging its placement near one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country.

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NBAA Publishes First Group of Sustainability Accreditations

Gulfstream and Dow Aviation Sweep with All 4 Award Types Out the Gate

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced its inaugural group of business aviation entities to obtain its Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation. The new NBAA program includes 4 independent accreditations, recognizing sustainability in flight, ground support, operations and infrastructure. The program was aimed at addressing the wide variety of business operations seen throughout the industry, allowing every business to find a niche to motivate their change for the better.

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Classic Aero-TV: Best Kept Heli-Secret??? - Cicaré at Heli-Expo 2017

From 2017 (YouTube Version): Cicaré Helicopter Displays SVH-4 Single-Seat Training Device At HAI…

Cicaré Helicopters displayed the SVH4 single-seat simulator training device at HAI 2017 in Dallas this year. Mike Creed, CEO, DEA General Aviation (USA/China) for Cicaré Helicopters, told Aero-News CEO and editor in chief Jim Campbell that the SVH-4 can be used by student pilots for up to 10 hours credit towards their FAA Private Pilot certificate.

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NTSB Prelim: Piper PA46

Airplane Came To Rest Upright, And Both Wings Were Found Separated From The Fuselage

On January 17, 2023, about 1039 central standard time, a Piper PA-46-350P JetProp DLX airplane, N963MA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Yoakum, Texas. The pilot and copilot sustained fatal injuries. Two passengers sustained fatal injuries and one passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.29.23)

Aero Linx: The Beech Aero Club (BAC) The Beech Aero Club (BAC) is the international type club for owners and pilots of the Beech Musketeer aircraft and its derivatives, the Sport, Super, Sundowner, Sierra, Duchess and Skipper, aka Beech Aero Center aircraft. It traces its roots to the Spring of 1999 when James Fairhurst contacted Bob Steward for help in starting an e-mailing list for owners of the Beech Musketeer. James met Bob through the Grumman Gang, a similar mailing list for owners and pilots of Grumman aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.29.23): Obstacle

Obstacle An existing object, object of natural growth, or terrain at a fixed geographical location or which may be expected at a fixed location within a prescribed area with reference to which vertical clearance is or must be provided during flight operation.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.29.23)

“The G700 world tour was a tremendous success. We knew the aircraft would perform exceptionally well, and they exceeded even our own high expectations for both reliability and performance across a variety of routes. Showcasing the outfitted aircraft to our customers and prospects around the world bolstered the already strong demand we are seeing for the G700.” Source: From a  little bragging by Gulfstream CEO Mark Burns (but is it bragging, when it's true?) who discussed their recent G700 world tour.   

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