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March 09, 2018

Airborne 03.09.18: New Stemme's!, Zenith Chimp Transport, Sporty’s IFR Course

Also: F-35B Lands On Wasp, Executive AirShare, Modernize F/A-18 Super Hornets, BizJet Loan Default

The Aircraft manufacturer Stemme AG announced that it will present two new aircraft models at this year’s Aero in Friedrichshafen. The two new models S12-SW and S12-G strengthen Stemme’s range of products and extend the existing product portfolio with a short wing variant with a 71-foot wingspan as well as a state-of-the-art glass cockpit variant with a wingspan of 82 feet. The S12-G supersedes the S12 as the new top-model, whereas the S12-SW will be the new entry-level model. Stemme will start

Airborne 03.09.18: New Stemme's!, Zenith Chimp Transport, Sporty’s IFR Course

Also: F-35B Lands On Wasp, Executive AirShare, Modernize F/A-18 Super Hornets, BizJet Loan Default

The Aircraft manufacturer Stemme AG announced that it will present two new aircraft models at this year’s Aero in Friedrichshafen. The two new models S12-SW and S12-G strengthen Stemme’s range of products and extend the existing product portfolio with a short wing variant with a 71-foot wingspan as well as a state-of-the-art glass cockpit variant with a wingspan of 82 feet. The S12-G supersedes the S12 as the new top-model, whereas the S12-SW will be the new entry-level model. Stemme will start to sell all three models of the Stemme S12 product family starting with their presentation at the Aero. Zenith Aircraft called our attention to a video of a baby chimp being resc

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FAA, EASA Approve Garmin G500 TXi And G600 TXi

Clean-Sheet Design Touchscreen Units Are Now Shipping

The FAA and EASA have approved the Garmin G500 TXi and G600 TXi flight displays, and initial shipments have begun. Boasting a clean-sheet touchscreen design and vibrant presentation, the TXi family incorporates greater situational awareness tools and an innovative feature set into a contemporary avionics platform. Three displays are available, offering optimal flexibility for panel configurations, including a large 10.6-inch display, and two versions of 7-inch displays, in portrait and landscape orientations.

Boeing Expands Pilot Development Program With Okay Airways

Will Oversee Screening, Selection And Training Of 100 Okay Airways Pilot Cadets Over The Next Five Years

Boeing has expanded its commercial Pilot Development Program (PDP) with the addition of Okay Airways to its growing customer list. The airline joins recent customers Kunming Airlines and YTO Airlines. All three carriers are based in China.

Aerion Appoints Tom Vice As President And COO

Will Be Responsible For All Aspects Of Aerion’s AS2 Design, Development, Certification, And Customer Delivery

Tom Vice, the former president of Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector, has been named president and COO at Aerion, which is working to develop a supersonic business jet designated AS2. Vice will play a leading role in the development of the development of the aircraft.

Google Working With The Pentagon On AI For Drones

Artificial Intelligence Would Analyze Video Captured By UAVs

Google has entered into a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to work on Project Maven, which is designed to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify objects in video and still images captured by drones. And according to Gizmodo, some company employees are not happy that their work is being offered to the Pentagon.

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GE Aviation Expanding Two North Carolina Plants

Necessary To Meet Growing Demand For Jet Engines, Company Says

Just five years after breaking ground, GE Aviation is investing an additional $105 million in its Asheville, NC, production facility to meet growing demand for the revolutionary ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components produced at the plant. As part of the investment, GE Aviation will create 131 new jobs at the Asheville facility, a significantly increasing its workforce of 425 employees. GE Aviation also is adding 15 new positions at its West Jefferson, NC, manufacturing plant, which currently employs more than 270.

ERAU Student Receives Scholarship From MD Helicopters

Leah Murphy Awarded Transition Training Scholarship Valued At $12,000

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus student Leah Murphy has been awarded the 2018 MD 500 Transition Training Scholarship by MD Helicopters, Inc. This unique training opportunity has a value of approximately $12,000.

Able Aerospace Services Rolls Out Bell 505 Capabilities

Prepares For 'Next Generation' Of Rotor-Wing Maintenance Requirements

Preparing for the next generation of modern rotor-wing maintenance requirements, Able Aerospace Services has rolled out comprehensive component assembly-level support for the Bell 505 helicopter. In conjunction with its full Bell 429 capabilities, this further bolsters Able as the go-to source for cutting-edge helicopter component repair, overhaul, parts and completion solutions.

Audi, Italdesign And Airbus Combine Self-Driving Car And Passenger Drone

'Pop.Up Next' Concept Shown At Geneva Autosalon

At the Geneva Autosalon through March 18, Audi, Italdesign and Airbus are presenting “Pop.Up Next”, an entirely electric, fully automatic concept for horizontal and vertical mobility. In the distant future this vehicle could transport people in cities quickly and conveniently on the road and in the air, at the same time solving traffic problems. The dominant interior feature is a 49-inch screen, while interaction between humans and the machine is performed by speech and face recognition, eye-tracking and a touch function.

Airbus Demonstrates Advantage Of Hybrid Critical Communications Solutions

Participates In 'Future Policing' Forum At ISNR 2018

Airbus turned the spotlight on the key benefits and advantages to be gained from using Hybrid Critical Communications solutions at the 'Future Policing' forum during their participation at this year's edition of the International Exhibition of National Security and Resilience (ISNR), held this week at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi.

P-8A Poseidon Supports U.S. 5th Fleet Missions

Conducted Missions Spanning The Area Of Operation In The Arabian Gulf, Strait Of Hormuz, Gulf Of Oman, Red Sea And Arabian Sea

A P-8A Poseidon from the "Mad Foxes" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 supported maritime operations in U.S. 5th Fleet under Commander, Task Force (CTF) 57, Feb. 24 - March 3. The first time a P-8A had deployed to U.S. 5th Fleet since 2016, the aircraft conducted missions spanning the area of operation in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and Arabian Sea.

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Collaboration Will Be Key To Technology, Regulation For UAV Airspace Integration

Panel Discussion Held On Day Two Of FAA UAS Symposium

Government-industry collaboration will be needed going forward to integrate unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System, both for developing technology for such critical functions as remote identification, and for establishing government regulations that will help the industry grow.

Industry Supports Senate Bill On Aviation Workforce Shortage

NATA, GAMA, Others Say The Need For Such Legislation Is Great

Seventeen aviation industry organizations are praising legislation introduced Wednesday by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators to help stabilize the country's technical aviation workforce.

Airbus Helicopters Secures Orders For More Than 50 Aircraft At Heli-Expo

New Orders And Support Contracts Highlight The Company’s Commitment To Customer Satisfaction

Airbus Helicopters, the leader in the civil and parapublic helicopter market, has wrapped up Heli Expo 2018 in Las Vegas with orders for over 50 of the company’s wide range of helicopters for customers worldwide. The most anticipated sales include the H160’s launch customer as well as the first orders placed for this new-generation helicopter in the North American market. In addition, the H145 and H125 families received solid bookings, showcasing their impressive performance and continual popularity.

Able Flight Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients

Organization Has Awarded Seven Flight Training Scholarships To Applicants From Across The Country

The Able Flight Class of 2018 includes a woman paralyzed due to an accident, two future pilots who are deaf, a former Navy crewman who became disabled due to disease, a man who became paralyzed due to an auto accident, a man who was born with a condition affecting all four limbs, and a soldier wounded in combat. In May, five of the aspiring new pilots will report for training at Purdue University and two will train at The Ohio State University.

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Stemme To Introduce New Aircraft At Aero Friedrichshafen

One Variant To Be Equipped With A Garmin Glass Cockpit

The aircraft manufacturer Stemme AG announced that it will present two new aircraft models at this year’s Aero in Friedrichshafen.

NTSB: Cessna 441 Pilot Had Difficulty Controlling The Airplane Prior To Accident

Pilot Reported Multiple Control Issues During Flight

The NTSB has released a preliminary report form a loss of control accident which occurred on February 22, 2018 in Rossville, Indiana. The aircraft, a Cessna 441 Conquest II airplane impacted terrain resulting in the fatal injury of the airline transport rated pilot and two passengers. The airplane was destroyed.

Klyde Morris 03.09.18

Methinks He Doth Protest Too Much, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 03.07.18: F-104 Flt Training!, Boeing-Embraer?, RW Pilot/Mech Shortage

Also: Airport Noise Zealot Files 800+ Complaints, Embraer E190-E2, Pre-Owned P&Ws, AAL v Chicago

American businessman John Rost has become the first to complete a new FAA-approved F-104 flight training program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The adventurer, pilot and CEO of Fiesta Insurance completed four training flights in the Mach 2+ Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, the same supersonic plane used to prepare Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts for space travel. His ground school and flight training was completed at NASA’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), providing an opport

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.09.18)

“Your legislation would incentivize businesses, labor organizations, schools, and governmental entities to work together to pursue innovative new strategies to develop technical talent and encourage workers to pursue aviation careers.” Source: Letter sent by 17 aviation organizations to the U.S. Senators who introduced the Aviation Maintenance Workforce Development Pilot Program.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.09.18): Licensed Empty Weight

The empty weight that consists of the airframe, engine(s), unusable fuel, and undrainable oil plus standard and optional equipment as specified in the equipment list.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.09.18)

International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is a Council of business aviation associations from around the world. Governance is established through the IBAC Governing Board, with representation from each of the Member Associations.

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