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August 01, 2017

Airborne-Unmanned 08.01.17: Oshkosh Unmanned!, Aerovironment, New NC Drone Laws

Also: AirVenture Innovation Preview, Laser v Drones, Aussie Drone Fines, UAS Facility Maps

The world’s largest aviation event features a little bit of everything... but when it comes to unmanned vehicles, a LOT of focus was put on one of the aviation world’s fastest growing industries. From speeches and interviews conducted with high-ranking government officials such as FAA Administrator Michael Huerta to US Senator James Inhofe, it was obvious that UAS remained not only a hot topic, but a primary one. EAA, this year, upgraded both the Drone Cage and the Drone pavilion, locat

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Airborne-Unmanned 08.01.17: Oshkosh Unmanned!, Aerovironment, New NC Drone Laws

Also: AirVenture Innovation Preview, Laser v Drones, Aussie Drone Fines, UAS Facility Maps
 
The world’s largest aviation event features a little bit of everything... but when it comes to unmanned vehicles, a LOT of focus was put on one of the aviation world’s fastest growing industries. From speeches and interviews conducted with high-ranking government officials such as FAA Administrator Michael Huerta to US Senator James Inhofe, it was obvious that UAS remained not only a hot topic, but a primary one. EAA, this year, upgraded both the Drone Cage and the Drone pavilion, located close to their Innovation buildings in a spot that was both highly visible as well as well-trafficked. Drone courses and seminars were provided throughout the week, ad

Galileo Arrives On The Space Station

Will Allow European And U.S. GPS Signals To Be Received Simultaneously For Experiment

If one’s good, two are better, and this is especially true when it comes to developing new applications for navsat systems like Galileo and GPS. That’s why an experiment on the International Space Station will start receiving signals from both simultaneously. studies, large-scale climate monitoring, and tracking of long-term changes in Earth’s geology.

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Airbus Helicopters H145 Makes U.S. Law Enforcement Debut

LVMPD Will Be The First To Operate The Type In The U.S.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) will soon become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to operate the versatile twin-engine Airbus Helicopters H145.

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Continental Announces Special Promotion On Their New Line Of Cylinders

Lycoming And Titan Engine Customers Can Save Up To $600

Continental Motors Group has announced a limited-time promotion on their range of FAA approved cylinders for Lycoming and Titan engines. Continental Motors will refund up to $600 to the customers that have purchased one or more cylinder kit(s) (1 to 12 fully equipped cylinders per customer) between July 17, 2017, and September 17, 2017.

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Airbus Delivers 100th A350XWB

China Airlines Takes Delivery Of The Milestone Aircraft

When China Airlines received its seventh A350 XWB today, the carrier took possession of the 100th jetliner delivered from this newest family in Airbus’ industry-leading widebody product line.

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Has Cassini Found A Universal Driver For Prebiotic Chemistry At Titan?

Cassini-Huygens Mission Makes Molecular Discovery

The international Cassini-Huygens mission has made a surprising detection of a molecule that is instrumental in the production of complex organics within the hazy atmosphere of Saturn’s moon Titan.

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NY DEP Police Order AW119Kx Helicopter

Will Provide Surveillance, Monitoring For The Agency

The AW119Kx helicopter has been selected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police for operations in support of water supply protection. Delivery of the aircraft is expected in 2018.

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Complete Contents Of Heathrow Airport Terminal 1 Up For Auction

Baggage System. Gate Desks, Other Furnishings All To Go Under The Gavel

A sale of epic proportions is taking flight as CA Global Partners, in conjunction with Indassol, is preparing to liquidate the entire contents of Heathrow Airport's historic Terminal 1. The Terminal was opened in 1968 and was formally dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II in April 1969. At the time Terminal 1 was the biggest short-haul terminal of its kind in Western Europe.

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Gary Buzel joins King Schools As Vice President Of Video Production

Brings Years Of Aviation Video Experience To The Company

After over 30 years of producing video courses teaching pilots, King Schools has added a new resource that will help continue their video legacy. Gary Buzel has joined King Schools’ executive team as Vice President of Video Production. Barry Knuttila, CEO of King Schools, commented, “Gary’s unique and eclectic experience in fields including aviation, broadcasting and law enforcement have prepared him for his role imagining and managing the creation of King Schools aviation training videos.”

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Phillips 66 Aviation Announces Shift In Executive Leadership

Lindsey Grant Appointed Manager, General Aviation, U.S.

Phillips 66 Aviation has announced a few changes within its General Aviation team. Those changes include the appointment of Lindsey Grant, Manager, General Aviation, U.S., and Eric McMurphy, Director of Sales, General Aviation, U.S. Grant will replace R.G. (Greg) Still, who will become Manager, Sales Optimization, Branded Sales, U.S. Sales.

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Margo Chase Fatally Injured In Aerobatic Practice Accident

Founder Of Chase Design Group Had Been An Experienced Aerobatic Pilot

The founder of the Chase Design Group, Margo Chase, was fatally injured Saturday in an accident while practicing an aerobatic routine on July 22.

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PRODUCT: Certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes.

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Airborne-Unmanned 07.25.17: Airspace Auto-Authorization, Bogus UAV Hit, CA Regs

Also: “Drone Billboard”, Eagle v Drone, Self-Driving Cars, Drone Locates Lost Man, Airborne-Unmanned-Help Wanted

Greatly anticipated, it appears that this fall, some 50 airports will begin providing Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), which will give UAS operators the ability to “apply for instant, digital approval to fly in U.S. controlled airspace using the same applications they use for flight planning and in-flight situational awareness.” Currently, FAA authorization is required for flights in controlled airspace, at certain times of day, or near sensiti

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Senate Appropriators Reject Air Traffic Control Privatization

Include NATA-Supported Provisions To Enhance Safety And Regulatory Consistency

The Senate Appropriations Committee late last week approved the Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill, providing the Federal Aviation Administration with $16.97 billion in total budgetary resources for the fiscal year beginning on October 1st. The legislation rejects the Trump Administration’s proposal to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system and provides $1.1 billion for FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), and additional resources to fund airport improvements.

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Astrobotic And ULA Announce Mission To The Moon

Rust Belt Company, Astrobotic Selects ULA To Launch Its Peregrine Lander In 2019 For Lunar Mission 50 Years After Apollo 11

Astrobotic and United Launch Alliance (ULA) proudly announce today that Astrobotic’s Peregrine Lunar Lander will be carried by a ULA launch vehicle in 2019, during the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. 

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Soaring, The Silent Flight, Can Make You A Better Pilot

Here's How Young Pilots Can Get Involved

By Tom Woodward Before Orville and Wilber soloed a power aircraft they were already experienced glider pilots. Building on the research and experience of people like Otto Lillienthal they developed their skills gliding down the sand dune of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in the early 1900s. Though Lillienthal came to grief in a gliding accident his legacy and accomplishments are memorialized with the Lillienthal Medal, the highest award in gliding.

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Swift Fuels Powers First Transatlantic Flight On UL94 Aviation Gasoline

Journey Completed In A 1950 Model Beech Bonanza

Swift Fuels, LLC, a global leader in the development of high-performance unleaded aviation gasoline, announced today that the first ever transatlantic flight was completed entirely on unleaded avgas, Swift Fuels UL94.

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Mosquito Discovered At AirVenture 2017

British Gents Delight In Hidden Treasure At EAA Pioneer Museum

The enormity of EAA's collection of rare and historic aircraft is sometimes taken for granted by those who have frequented AirVenture. But walking through the hangar at the EAA Pioneer Airport complex were three aviation enthusiasts absolutely marveling over a De Havilland (DH) Mosquito that almost seemed desolate and ignored behind the rows of chairs, for EAA visitors waiting for helicopter tours.

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FAA Certifies Robinson R66 Turbine Newscopter

First ENG Aircraft Delivered To Sky Helicopters Of Dallas, TX

Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA certification for its R66 Turbine Newscopter. The turnkey ready R66 ENG (Electronic News Gathering) helicopter is the ideal solution for television news outlets wanting a reliable, economical, turbine powered helicopter with a state-of-the-art news broadcasting system.

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Continental Announces New Pricing For Lycoming, Titan Parallel Valve Cylinders

Cylinders Certified By The FAA For Certified And Experimental Engines

Continental Motors Group has announced new pricing for Parallel valve cylinders for Lycoming and Titan Engines. These cylinders are certified by the FAA and are approved for installation on certified engines as well as on experimental engines. The new pricing structure brings even more value for money to Continental’s customers, while expanding their options. In addition to steel bore cylinders, Continental Motors also offers a unique innovation with its proprietary/optional NiC3 coating that helps prevent corrosion and premature wear.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.01.17)

“NATA commends Senate Appropriators for rejecting the Trump Administration’s proposal to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system.” Source: Prepared statement from NATA president Martin Hiller.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.01.17): Vertical Navigation (VNAV)

A function of area navigation (RNAV) equipment which calculates, displays, and provides vertical guidance to a profile or path.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.01.17)

British Parachute Association The British Parachute Association (BPA) was founded in 1961 and incorporated as a company limited by guarantee, British Parachute Association Limited, in 1966. 

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