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September 07, 2016

Airborne 09.07.16: SpaceX Fallout, Red Bull Races, Skydiving Safety

Also: TSA Proposal, Aviator Sean O’Donnell, Sentinel-1A Satellite, sUAS Rules, Metro Aviation, HFI Scholarships, Esterline CMC

After the loss of the SpaceX booster, and its AMOS-6 satellite last weekend in the fiery accident that has been widely viewed, it is not surprising that the owner of the satellite seeks to be compensated. According to a Reuters report, the Israeli-based Company, Space Communications Limited, is asking for $50 million or a free satellite launch from SpaceX. In earlier reports the value of the launch was placed at something over $200 million, and in the Reute

Airborne 09.07.16: SpaceX Fallout, Red Bull Races, Skydiving Safety

Also: TSA Proposal, Aviator Sean O’Donnell, Sentinel-1A Satellite, sUAS Rules, Metro Aviation, HFI Scholarships, Esterline CMC

After the loss of the SpaceX booster, and its AMOS-6 satellite last weekend in the fiery accident that has been widely viewed, it is not surprising that the owner of the satellite seeks to be compensated. According to a Reuters report, the Israeli-based Company, Space Communications Limited, is asking for $50 million or a free satellite launch from SpaceX. In earlier reports the value of the launch was placed at something over $200 million, and in the Reuters report it says that the Israeli Company could also collect $205 million from the Israeli Aerospace Industries, who are said to have built the satellite. According to reports, the Red Bull Air

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SpaceX Will Shift To New Launch Pad Following Explosion Last Week

Launches Will Be Conducted From Pad 39A ... Which Is Still Under Construction

The explosion of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket last week caused extensive damage to Launch Complex 40, and left the company with few options to continue its launch schedule.

Drones In Europe Must Be Safe, Industry Says

Joint Statement Issued By 'Entire Spectrum' Of Manned Aviation Stakeholders In Europe

As drones continue to take the world by a storm, key stakeholders are warning that the safety risks of drone operations may be seriously underestimated and deserve urgent attention. A Joint Statement, signed by the entire spectrum of manned aviation stakeholders – from pilots to airlines, helicopter operators to air traffic controllers – calls for “a robust harmonized EU-wide regulatory safety framework”.

Garmin To Embark On $200 Million Campus Expansion

New Facilities Support Long-Term Growth Initiatives

Garmin International has broken ground on a $200 million dollar facility expansion at its Olathe, Kansas campus. The campus expansion is designed to position the technology company as a leading innovator well into the future.

senseFly Ups The Agricultural Ante

Launches High Precision, Large Coverage eBee SQ Drone

Swiss professional drone manufacturer senseFly has expanded its portfolio with the launch of the new eBee SQ fixed-wing agricultural drone. This cutting-edge unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is built for the Parrot Sequoia multispectral camera and can cover up to 10 times more ground than small quadcopter drones.

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Afghanistan's Safi Airways Grounded For Non-Payment Of Taxes

All Flights Cancelled As Of September 8th

Safi Airways has been grounded by the Afghan Civil Aviation Authority for failure to pay about $16.7 million in taxes between Marcy 2011 and March 2013, despite repeated warnings to do so.

Gone West: Tuskegee Airman Dabney Montgomery

Marched With MLK From Selma After The War

Dabney Montgomery, a ground crewman with the Tuskegee Airmen in WWII, has Gone West at the age of 93.

Infinity Awarded NASA Contract For Advanced Fuel Cell Development

Will Fund Development Of Components For NASA's Space Launch System

Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen has announced that NASA's Glenn Research Center will fund further development of air independent fuel cells for a possible Space Launch Systems (SLS) vehicle application.

Drone USA Expects Commercial Drone Market To Increase

Says Part 107 Aligns With Its Business Model And Growth Projections

Drone USA has announced that Small UAS Rule, a new regulation that was passed by the FAA governing the operation of drones, or unmanned aerial systems (UAS), in United States airspace, is aligned with Drone USA's business model and growth projections for the commercial drone segment of the Company.

FalTech Launching Iridium Repeater System

Compact Outdoor Unit Installed On Roof Of The Building

Iridium two-way satellite telephones are used all over the world. They generally can’t operate indoors, because the structure of the building blocks ingress and egress of the signal. When it isn’t practical or safe to leave the building to use a satphone, a repeater system overcomes the barrier put up by the building and allows satellite communications at distance of up to 3 km (approx. 1.8 miles) from the outdoor antenna location.

Purchase Of Crop-Duster Does Not Qualify For Arkansas Agricultural Exemption

Ruling Issued By State's Department Of Finance And Administration

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration recently issued a ruling on the application of the Arkansas agricultural exemption to a taxpayer's purchase of an aircraft. The taxpayer in question operated an agricultural flying service and purchased a used aircraft outside the state and brought it into Arkansas to use in the business.

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Aero-TV: Kitfox On Steroids - 180 HP(!) for Your Kitfox STi

Kitfox Innovates With Their STi Variation Of The Series 7 Super Sport Kit Airplane

When visiting EAA AirVenture it can be fun to walk around to see what’s new; to look at what’s never been there before. However, sometimes what is new is when you find a well-established company that has weathered the aviation storm and is still innovating. An example of this is the Kitfox Aircraft Company.

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Aero-TV: Kitfox On Steroids - 180 HP(!) for Your Kitfox STi

Kitfox Innovates With Their STi Variation Of The Series 7 Super Sport Kit Airplane…

When visiting EAA AirVenture it can be fun to walk around to see what’s new; to look at what’s never been there before. However, sometimes what is new is when you find a well-established company that has weathered the aviation storm and is still innovating. An example of this is the Kitfox Aircraft Company. While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, visited with John McBean, the President and CEO of Kitfox Aircraft to talk about a new variation of the STOL inspired kit airplane. To find out what&rs

FAA Moves Forward With SoCal Airspace Modernization

Issues Finding Of No Significant Impact/ Record Of Decision For The Southern California Metroplex project

The FAA’s effort to modernize Southern California’s airspace is moving forward. The FAA has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/ Record of Decision for the Southern California Metroplex project.

Charlotte Douglas Airport Temporarily Closes Runway 5/23

Airfield Improvements Scheduled To Begin

Runway 5/23 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be temporarily closed through November 19 for maintenance-related activities. During this time, the FAA will replace and update the runway’s navigational aids, and the Airport will resurface Taxiway ”C”, which intersects the runway. CLT and the FAA are conducting this work to ensure continued safety of the airfield.

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NTSB Recommends Emergency Training For Air Traffic Controllers

Follows Investigations Of Five Accidents Around the Country

The NTSB has issued two safety recommendations to the FAA addressing emergency identification and response training for air traffic controllers derived from its investigations of five accidents.

Republic Airways Holdings, AA Reach Comprehensive Long-Term Agreement

Revised Relationship With American Secures Republic’s Viability And Is A Critical Step In Republic’s Reorganization

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has reached an agreement with American Airlines that secures a long-term relationship between the two airlines and today has filed a motion for its approval in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

AeroSports Update: Red Bull Race In Lausitz Was Wild

Australian Pilot Hall Snatches Second Win In A Row With Victory At EuroSpeedway Lausitz

Australia’s Matt Hall denied Germany’s Matthias Dolderer a home Red Bull Air Race win at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz last Sunday, in a heart-stopping final that now sets up a fierce duel for the world championship in the final two races of the season.

Bombardier Safety Standdown Celebrates 20 Years Of Leadership In Aviation Safety

Forward-Thinking Agenda To Cover New Topics Such As Aviation Security, Preventing Collisions With Drones, The Impact Of People And Perceptions On Work

Bombardier Business Aircraft revealed Tuesday the topics and speakers that will contribute to marking the 20th anniversary of its annual Safety Standdown event. One of the most comprehensive human factors safety conferences in the industry, this year's event will take place September 27-29, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Wichita, Kansas.

Airborne 09.06.16: Balloon Retrenchment, Streamlined Certification, A-10 Pilots

Also: Aero-Calendar, Final Phantom, Lily Mess, Drone Advisory, Long March 4C Failure, Pilot Careers, GE CF6-80A

In the wake of a tragic balloon accident that occurred near Maxwell, Texas, which took 16 lives, the Balloon Federation of America has created what they’re calling the 2016 BFA/FAA Action Plan. This extensive plan addresses new numerous aspects of balloon operation. In a press release from the BFA, they say that in the last few years the BFA has, through its Professional Ride Operator’s Division, developed a suite of Best Practices designed to establish a common ope

Embraer Signs Sales Agreement With Colorful Guizhou Airlines

Carrier Will Acquire Up To Five E190s

Embraer has signed an agreement for up to five E190s with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, including two firm orders and three purchase rights. The firm order will be included in Embraer’s 2016 third-quarter backlog. The contract has an estimated value of $249 million at the current list price, if all purchase rights are exercised. The two aircraft will be delivered in 2017.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.07.16)

"The NTSB recommends that the FAA develop ... and require recurrent national training for air traffic controllers, including scenario-based training, to instruct them on identifying and responding to emergency situations." Source: NTSB report on Air Traffic Controller safety training making recommendations about such training to the FAA.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.07.16): Bearing

The horizontal direction to or from any point, usually measured clockwise from true north, magnetic north, or some other reference point through 360 degrees.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.07.16)

P-47 42-27609's Story, Photos and Updates

AirCorps Aviation specializes in the restoration, maintenance, and rebuilding of vintage WWII aircraft. They bring forth experience, dedication, passion, and award-winning detail that shows in every project we take on.

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