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August 05, 2019

Airborne 08.05.19: Record-Setter! AirVenture 2019, SWA Hiring, Jessica Cox

Also: Homeland Security, Red Arrows, Duncan Aviation, Honda Aircraft

Despite a soggy opening, Oshkosh 2019 turned out even better than expected... A record number of aviation enthusiasts attended AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Some 642,000 people came through the turnstiles, an increase of 6.8 percent above 2018. More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin. At Wittman alone, there were 16,807 aircraft operations in the 11-day period from July 19-29, which is an average of approximately 127 takeoffs/landings per hour. There were a total

Airborne 08.05.19: Record-Setter! AirVenture 2019, SWA Hiring, Jessica Cox

Also: Homeland Security, Red Arrows, Duncan Aviation, Honda Aircraft

Despite a soggy opening,. Oshkosh 2019 turned out even better than expected... A record number of aviation enthusiasts attended AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Some 642,000 people came through the turnstiles, an increase of 6.8 percent above 2018. More than 10,000 aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh and other airports in east-central Wisconsin. At Wittman alone, there were 16,807 aircraft operations in the 11-day period from July 19-29, which is an average of approximately 127 takeoffs/landings per hour. There were a total of 2,758 showplanes, including 1,057 homebuilt aircraft (including a record 592 homebuilt aircraft campsites), 939 vintage airplanes, 400 warbirds (6 percent increase), 188 ultra

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University Of Kansas Engineer Explains Multirotor UAV For Glacier Research

Wins Grant Of More Than $600,000 For Research

A University of Kansas aerospace engineer has earned the National Science Foundation's most prestigious award for young faculty to design, build and fly a radar suite and integrate it on a helicopter-based unmanned aerial system (UAS) to gather data on some of the world's most critical glaciers.

AUVSI To Host Webinar On Drone Laws And Safe Practices

Legal Experts Will Discuss The Laws And Safe Practices For Commercial Drone Operations

AUVSI will host a webinar to discuss the laws and safe practices for commercial drone operations. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at 3 p.m. EDT.

Robinson To Host USHST Safety Conference

Meeting To Be Held August 13-16 In Torrance, CA

On August 13th-16th Robinson Helicopter Company will host the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team’s (USHST) annual meeting at its Torrance, California factory. The meeting follows the USHST’s recent call to action to the helicopter community to address rising accident rates.

Navy Blocks New Runway At Norfolk Airport

Says It Would Conflict With Crucial Military Aircraft Training And Support

Official at Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, VA (KORF) had proposed to build a second runway parallel to its existing runway to support growth at the civilian airport. But the Navy says "no".

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Wing To Introduce Air Delivery In Queensland, Australia

Will Offer Home Delivery Of A Variety of Items Via Drone

Wing will soon be flying in Queensland skies — delivering a range of items such as fresh bread, hot coffee and food items directly to homes in minutes.

CDB Aviation Delivers 737-800 To New Russian Customer

NordStar Airlines Will Utilize the Aircraft To Enhance Its Expanding Flight Operations

CDB Aviation has announced the placement of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on a long-term lease to a new customer in Russia, Joint-stock company NordStar Airlines, with airport bases in Krasnoyarsk and Moscow (Domodedovo).

Liteye, Red Six 'Sharpen Their Blade' Against Iranian Small UAS Threat

Provides Current And Future Defense Against Small UAS

Liteye Systems is teaming with a red team strategic advisory company, Red Six Solutions, LLC. Liteye is the manufacturer, integrator, training, and services provider of the Anti-UAS Defense System (AUDS) currently being utilized by the U.S. Government for countering Unmanned Aerial System threats being used by adversarial militaries and terrorist organizations worldwide.

Aircalin Takes Delivery Of Its First Of Two A330neo Aircraft

Will Enter Revenue Service Later This Year

New Caledonia’s Aircalin has taken delivery of its first of two A330-900 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, with the second aircraft joining the fleet later in 2019, replacing its existing two A330s. Aircalin is also a customer for the A320neo and will replace its existing two A320s to become an operator of two A330-900s and two A320neos.

Duncan Aviation Calibration Laboratory Fulfills A Need For Aviation FBOs

Now Offers A Full Spectrum Of Required Calibration Services

Duncan Aviation’s Calibrations Lab recently invested in additional testing equipment and the purchase of standards to calibrate thermohydrometers, both working and masters. This investment allows the company to now offer the full spectrum of calibration services required for FBOs (Fixed Based Operations) to comply with the ATA 103 Standard for Jet Fuel Quality at Airports and Military compliance.

Milestone Dash 8-400 Delivered To Ethiopian Airlines

Aircraft Carries The Serial Number 4600

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada and Ethiopian Airlines recently celebrated the delivery of the milestone Dash 8-400 aircraft bearing serial number 4600. The aircraft is also the 25th Dash 8-400 aircraft delivered to Ethiopian Airlines.

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Ascent Vision Technologies Products Down Iranian Drone

Brought Down Aircraft That Flew Within 1,000 Feet Of A U.S. Navy Vessel

On July 17th, a variant of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) family of counter drone systems, the LMADIS, in use by the USMC, downed an Iranian drone in the Persian Gulf, which flew within 1,000 yards of a U.S. Navy Vessel. The LMADIS is the product of a rapid development effort by Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT), the USMC Ground Based Air Defense team, and other partner suppliers.

UAL's Sharon Grant Named One of Corporate America's Most Influential Women

Savoy Magazine Recognizes United Airlines' Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership

Savoy Magazine recently named Sharon Grant, Chief Community Engagement Officer at United Airlines, one of Corporate America's most influential women. Savoy is a leading African American lifestyle and business publication.

First UAS Part 77 Survey Of Washington State Airports Completed

AeroTEC's Aerial Photogrammetry Technology Used To Analyze Airport Obstacles For WSDOT

The first proof-of-concept UAS surveys at two Washington state airports have been completed by Seattle-based AeroTEC, in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division.

Swift Fuels’ Unleaded Avgas UL94 To Be Offered At San Carlos, California

KSQL Will Be The First Airport In California To Sell Unleaded Aviation Gasoline

Rabbit Aviation Services at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) has completed a planned upgrade to its aviation fuel tank facility and will be the first airport with a fully-dedicated Unleaded Avgas storage system in California to sell Swift’s unleaded UL94 aviation gasoline for its piston aircraft customers. Pilots can expect to resume purchasing UL94 unleaded avgas at KSQL starting September 15, 2019.

ExpressJet Airlines Names Capt. Scott Hall As VP Of Flight Operations

Led The Recent Launch Of Expressjet's Embraer E175 Aircraft Program

ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, has named Captain Scott Hall as vice president of Flight Operations. Hall will be responsible for ExpressJet's 1,300 pilots and will serve as the airline's FAA 14 CFR 119.65 Director of Operations. He replaces Greg Wooley who is retiring after more than 20 years at ExpressJet.

Klyde Morris (08.05.19)

Klyde Lives and Shares The Life of the Average Corporate Pilot

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Drones Will Fly For Days With This New Technology

Berkeley Lab Continues To Improve Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

Researchers with Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley just broke another record in thermophotovoltaic efficiency, an achievement that could lead to ultralight engines that can power drones for days.

Red Arrows Set To Soar Across Canada

Will Perform Over Six Canadian Cities During 11-Week Deployment

Final preparations are being made for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team's biggest-ever tour to North America, which includes performance or flypasts over 6 Canadian cities.

Tecnam U.S. announces New Hourly Maintenance Program

Partners With PistonPower For The 'Tecnam Airframe And Engine Hourly Cost Maintenance Program'

Tecnam U.S. has announced the formation of a partnership with PistonPower to offer the Tecnam Airframe and Engine Program on ALL new delivered aircraft, as well as ALL in-service Tecnam aircraft, through their Authorized Dealers and Authorized Service Centers in the U.S. & Canada.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.05.19)

Aero Linx: TwinNavion.com (The Home of Everything Related to Twin Navion and Camair aircraft) The Twin Navion is one of general aviation's most misunderstood light aircraft, stemming from the fact that three distinct (and one not so distinct) versions were marketed, each in relatively small numbers. Although the single Navion has been an easily recognizable fixture on airports around the globe since 1946, few people are familiar with any of the conversions offered to turn the Navion into the world's first post-war light twin. This website is our attempt at correcting misconceptions, dispelling rumors and giving owners and enthusiasts resources and information.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.05.19): Clutter

Clutter In radar operations, clutter refers to the reception and visual display of radar returns caused by precipitation, chaff, terrain, numerous aircraft targets, or other phenomena. Such returns may limit or preclude ATC from providing services based on radar.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.05.19)

"I'm truly honored to have received this recognition. I'm humbled to be on a list that includes an exemplary group of African American women who are not only achieving professional success but also working toward making a difference in their communities." Source: Sharon Grant, Chief Community Engagement Officer at United Airlines, one of Corporate America's most influential women, as recently named by Savoy magazine. Savoy is a leading African American lifestyle and business publication.

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