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December 20, 2019

Airborne 12.20.19: FW-190 Flies Again, Lilium Jet Testing, Enstrom's 60th

Also: Tyndall AFB Rebuild, Gulfstream SAF Milestone, Congress Creates 'Space Force', Delta Rejoins A4A

A Focke-Wulf FW 190 belonging to the Tri-State Warbird Museum in Cincinnati, OH, has made its first flight. The flight is the culmination of a project that has been underway for several years. According to Charlie Hotel Aviation, the plane was built around the nameplate of an FW190 F-8 which was shot down in 1944. It was manufactured by Arado company which was one of several companies building FW 190s during the war. This nameplate was salvaged together with other parts and shipped to the U.S. in 2000. Rebuilding around a nameplate reportedly makes the airplane a genuine FW-190, and not a replica, according to Charlie Hotel Aviation. Lilium Jet has released a video of a three-m

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Boeing Starliner Suffers An 'Anomaly' On Initial Launch

Failed To Achieve Proper Orbit For Rendezvous With ISS

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle was carried into orbit early Friday morning on a ULA Atlas 5 rocket, but the spacecraft experienced what Boeing called an "off-nominal insertion" and failed to reach the proper orbit for rendezvous with the International Space Station.

Lilium Jet Video Shows Test Flight Of The Aircraft

Flight Lasted About Three Minutes

Lilium Jet has released a video of a three-minute test flight that was conducted on October 1st. The flight, which lasts approximately three minutes, formed part of our controllability tests and looked specifically at how the aircraft performs during banked turns in transition flight.

Open Airplane Is Closing

Reservations Will Be Suspended As Of Monday, December 23

Open Airplane, which was designed to make it easier to rent an airplane, and FlyOtto, which matched passengers with pilots traveling to their destination, are shutting down as of Monday, December 23.

NTSB Releases Probable Cause Report From 2017 NC Accident

NASCAR Driver Ted Christopher Was Fatally Injured

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from an accident which occurred on September 16, 2017 in North Branford, CT. A Mooney M20C went down fatally injuring NASCAR driver Ted Christopher, and 81-year-old Charles Dundas, who was piloting the plane.

Lockheed Martin Delivers Mars 2020 Rover Aeroshell To Launch Site

Heat Shield And Backshell Will Protect NASA's Rover During Descent To Mars

The capsule-shaped aeroshell that will protect NASA's Mars 2020 rover has been delivered to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Built by Lockheed Martin, the aeroshell will encapsulate and protect the Mars 2020 rover during its deep space cruise to Mars, and from the intense heat as the entry system descends through the Martian atmosphere to the surface of Mars.

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AFRL Successfully Completes Two And A Half-Day Flight Of LEAP Drone

Ultra Long Endurance Unmanned Air Platform Demonstration Took Place Earlier This Month

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) has successfully completed initial flight tests for a revolutionary Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with a customizable suite of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) tools that supports extended missions.

FW 190 Makes First Flight

Aircraft Build Around The Nameplate Of An Airplane That Was Shot Down In 1944

A Focke-Wulf FW 190 belonging to the Tri-State Warbird Museum in Cincinnati,OH has made its first flight. The flight is the culmination of a project that has been underway for several years.

CDB Aviation Delivers First Of 2 A320neo Aircraft To Viva Aerobus

Mexican Carrier Will Utilize The Aircraft To Advance Its Firm Expansion Strategy

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, has delivered the first of two Airbus A320neo aircraft as part of a sale and leaseback transaction with a new airline customer, Mexico's ultra-low-cost carrier, Viva Aerobus.

Elevate Innovation, Less Emissions Announce Carbon Offset Commitment

Will Voluntarily Offset All Customer Trips On Private Aircraft

Elevate Innovation, a provider of business aviation and aviation consulting services based in the greater Toronto area, has announced a partnership with Less Emissions, Bullfrog Power's sister company which provides exceptional carbon offset solutions. Less Emissions helps individuals and businesses mitigate travel emissions quickly and effectively with the highest quality offsets in Canada. Their projects are verified, and independently audited.

Irish Department Of Defense Orders Two Airbus C295 Aircraft

Becomes The 33Rd C295 Operator Worldwide

Ireland’s Department of Defense has announced the acquisition of two Airbus C295 medium airlifters in a maritime surveillance configuration.

NBAA Welcomes Fraser, Precourt To Association Board of Directors

Board Is Responsible For Managing The Affairs Of The Association

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the addition of Kate Fraser and Charlie Precourt to the association’s Board of Directors.

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'Jeff Bezos Freedom's Wings' Award' To Be Presented In January

Will Be A Highlight Of The Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards

John Travolta, the "Official Ambassador of Aviation," will host the 17th annual "Living Legends of Aviation Awards" on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California. The event honors those who have made significant contributions to aviation/aerospace.

Avion Express To Lease Four Airbus A320 Aircraft To LOT

Aircraft Will Be Deployed In Warsaw And Fly Domestic And International Routes

Avion Express, the largest narrow-body ACMI operator in the world, has reached an agreement to wet-lease four Airbus A320 aircraft to the Polish National Airline LOT.

Airborne 12.18.19: Delta is HIRING!, Aspen Evolution MAX, U2 Pilot Booted

Also: TBirds and F-35 at SnF2020, San Diego Air & Space Museum, WAI 2020 Pioneer Hall Of Fame, LA Sues FAA

Polish off those resumes! Delta is set to hire and train more than 1,300 pilots in the next year — the largest single-year hiring event in more than two decades. Pilots hired in the next year will fill positions across a broad range of mainline fleet types at Delta crew bases in New York, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Detroit, Seattle and others. The latest hiring plan is part of a broader effort to onboard more than 8,000 aviators in the next decade to backfill current pilots who are reaching th

FAA Issues Important Charter Guidance To Pilots And Passengers

Cautions Potential Charter Customers To Be Aware Of Requirements For Pilots

Today, booking a charter flight can be as easy as tapping a few buttons on your mobile device. But that doesn’t mean the flight is legal or safe.

DOT OIG Reports On Maintenance Issues At Allegiant Air

Says FAA Needs To Improve Its Oversight Of The Carrier

The DOT Office of Inspector General (OIG) has determined that the FAA Needs To Improve Its Oversight To Address Maintenance Issues Impacting Safety at Allegiant Air, according to a recent audit.

AirVenture 2020 To Commemorate 75th Anniversary Of The End Of WWII

Comprehensive, Chronological World War II Aviation Highlights Throughout Week

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 will feature expanded warbird flying activities as the annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The 68th annual EAA fly-in convention takes place July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

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Pentagon Policy Bill Passed By Congress Creates The 'Space Force'

President Trump Has Indicated He Will Sign The Bill

In a compromise move, Congress approved a defense policy bill that creates a new Space Force that has been a priority for President Donald Trump. The new service was included in exchange for the establishment of paid parental leave for federal workers.

Australia Establishes New Rules For Sport And Recreational Aviation

Law Will Not Go Into Effect Until March 25, 2021

New regulations have been put in place in Australia covering sport and recreational aviation, ballooning and parachuting. The regulations largely consolidate existing requirements and will affect all participants as well as the sport aviation bodies that administer these activities.

Gulfstream Hits SAF Milestone For Corporate Aircraft

Company's Bizjets Have Flown More Than 1 Million Nautical Miles On Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Gulfstream's Savannah-based fleet has flown more than 1 million nautical miles on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the company has announced.

Klyde Morris 12.20.19

Klyde Takes A Walk Down Aviation's Memory Lane

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.28.19)

"I strongly believe in the future of Boeing and the 737 MAX. I am honored to lead this great company and the 150,000 dedicated employees who are working hard to create the future of aviation." Source: David L. Calhoun, who will assume the role of Boeing president and CEO following the removal of Dennis Muilenburg.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.20.19)

“Marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and telling all the aviation stories involved is a mammoth task. Our goal is to create the go-to event that properly commemorates the aviation story of World War II, from the Eagle Squadrons and American Volunteer Groups through the final Allied victories in 1945.” Source: Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of programs, publications, and marketing.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.20.19): Immediately

Used by ATC or pilots when such action compliance is required to avoid an imminent situation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.20.19)

Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)

The ASRS is an important facet of the continuing effort by government, industry, and individuals to maintain and improve aviation safety. The ASRS collects voluntarily submitted aviation safety incident/situation reports from pilots, controllers, and others.

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