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January 29, 2020

Airborne 01.29.20: Kopter Acquired, Bearhawk Companion, Collings Standdown

Also: Hartzell's Frigge Promoted, Space Cookies, VAC Postpones, Enstrom Selects AEM

Since the HAI Heli-Expo is ongoing at this time, we expected quite a bit of helicopter news... but the announcement that Leonardo has acquired the Kopter program is a bit of a surprise... and probably a welcome one to the folks who have been developing the SH09 Kopter program over the last decade. Leonardo has signed a contract with Lynwood (Schweiz) AG to acquire 100% of Kopter Group AG. This move allows Leonardo to further strengthen its position in the rotorcraft sector. Kopter’s SH09, a new single engine helicopter, is lauded as a perfect fit for Leonardo’s product range. Bearhawk Aircraft’s first two Bearhawk Companion kits have arrived at their res

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Leonardo Announces Acquisition Of Kopter

Buys 100% Of The Swiss Helicopter Company From Lynwood

Leonardo has signed a contract with Lynwood (Schweiz) AG to acquire 100% of Kopter Group AG (Kopter). This move allows Leonardo to further strengthen its worldwide leadership and position in the rotorcraft sector; leveraging innovation, new capabilities and engineering skills which have been developed by the young, agile Swiss Company.

MD Helicopters Capitalizes On Joint Operational Capability

Will Work To Improve Production Processes For Single And Twin Engine Aircraft

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has expanded and enhanced helicopter production capabilities at its Mesa, AZ world headquarters. Certified as a joint military and commercial manufacturing and completion center, with both Government (“GFRC”) and FAA oversight, MDHI has improved the production processes for its full range of single-engine and light twin-engine aircraft.

AUSVI Announces Keynote Speakers For XPONENTIAL 2020

Iconic Leaders Will Share Insights On Trends And Policy Shaping The Future Of Unmanned Systems

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced its initial lineup of keynote speakers who will present on the technology, policies and trends shaping the future of unmanned and autonomous systems at AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2020 on May 4 to 7, 2020 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston.

NUAIR Partners With DroneResponders

Advances Services To New York State Public Safety Organizations And Compliments 'NYFLY' Initiative

Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) has partnered with DroneResponders, a nonprofit program supporting the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – commonly referred to as “drones” – by public safety and emergency services professionals. NUAIR has helped over 25 state, county and local municipality emergency responders implement UAS programs, enhancing their operations and helping save lives. This new partnership will enhance UAS educational services and training programs for public safety organizations.

First Vertically Integrated, End-To-End UAS Manufacturer Launches

CP Aeronautics Offers American Built Combat Proven Unmanned Aerial Systems For Defense, Homeland Security, And Civil Applications

CP Technologies launched a new division, CP Aeronautics, to provide integrated turnkey solutions based on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms, payloads, data links, ground control stations (GCS), and communications for defense and civil applications.

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Autonomous Cargo Delivery Drone To Be Unveiled At Farnborough

Silent Arrow GD-2000 WB (Wide-Body) Launched In Yates Electrospace Corporation's Heavy Payload UAS Line

Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC) has announced the design completion and specifications of a wide-body version of its successful GD-2000 cargo delivery drone, with unveiling set for July 20-24, 2020 at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Astronautics Nears FAA Approval On STC For RoadRunner EFI On Bell 212 & 412

Provides An Easy And Cost-Effective Upgrade For The Aircraft

Astronautics Corporation of America, in partnership with Rotorcraft Services Group (RSG), has completed submission for an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its AFI4700 RoadRunner Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) on Bell 212 and 412 aircraft with certification expected near term.

StandardAero Delivers First AS350/EC130 Crash-Resistant Fuel Tanks In Canada

Ontario-Based Zimmer Air Services Is The Canadian Launch Customer

StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems have announced the delivery of two crash-resistant fuel tanks (CRFTs) to the first operator in Canada to adopt this potentially lifesaving equipment. The CRFTs will be installed on one AS350 BA helicopter and one AS350 B2 helicopter owned and operated by Ontario-based Zimmer Air Services Inc., both of which have incorporated HeliLynx FX2 or Soloy SD2 modifications utilizing LTS101 engines.

Bell Announces Technological Enhancements For Full Commercial Aircraft Portfolio

Latest Offerings Include Newly Certified IFR Solution, Modern Avionics Suites Among Other New Standard Equipment

Bell Textron has announced new equipment enhancements across its current in-production commercial aircraft during Helicopter Association International’s annual Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California.

Astronics' EVS Receives Canadian Approval For Bell 407 Helicopters

FAA Validation Expected To Follow Within Six Months

An amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for Astronics' Max-Viz 1400 and 1200 Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) on Bell 407 helicopters.

Three Firefighting Agencies Select Collins Aerospace Goodrich Hoists

Will Be Installed On S-70i Firehawk Helicopters

Collins Aerospace Systems has announced that three of the world's top aerial firefighting agencies are equipping their helicopters with the company's newest rescue hoist, the Goodrich 44318. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) selected the hoist for their S-70i Firehawk helicopters, while the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) selected the hoist for an HH-60L Black Hawk helicopter it is converting to aerial firefighting configuration.

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Kaman K-MAX Advances Civil And Military Autonomous Flight Programs

New Unmanned Kit Will Be Installed On Existing Aircraft As Well As On New Production K-MAX Helicopters

Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation, has announced the advancement of its military and commercial K-MAX Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) programs. Kaman continues the development of the next generation of K-MAX UAS to support US Marine Corps future operating concepts. These logistics systems add flexibility and speed of distribution to all sizes of ground formations, while reducing the risk to our service men and women.

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FAA Issues Record Of Decision For Denver Metroplex Project

Issues A Finding Of No Significant Impact/Record Of Decision

The FAA has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Denver Metroplex project. The Finding of No Significant Impact/ Record of Decision, as well as the Final Environmental Assessment, are available on the Denver Metroplex website.

NASA Authorization Bill Introduced In The House Science Committee

Reaffirms NASA's Foundational Authority As A Multi-Mission Agency

Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairwoman Kendra Horn (D-OK) along with Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Ranking Member Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), and Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-OK) have introduced H.R. 5666, the “National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020.” H.R. 5666 reaffirms NASA's foundational authority as a multi-mission agency and emphasizes the importance of balanced exploration, science, aeronautics, technology, and education portfolios.

FlightSafety Expands Its Helicopter Training Programs And Services

Adds New Level D Qualified Simulators For The Airbus Helicopters EC145 And Leonardo AW139

FlightSafety International announces the expansion of its helicopter training programs and services with new Level D qualified simulators for the Airbus Helicopters EC145 and Leonardo AW139.

Boeing And Embraer Welcome Brazilian Approval

Decision Could Become Final Within The Next 15 Days

Boeing and Embraer welcome the unconditional approval of their strategic partnership by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE)'s General-Superintendence (SG) in Brazil. The decision will become final within the next 15 days unless a review is requested by CADE Commissioners. The partnership has now received unconditional clearance from every regulatory jurisdiction with the exception of the European Commission, which continues to assess the deal.

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Universal Flight Concepts More Than Doubles Its Baylor University Tecnam Fleet

Signs A Purchase Agreement To Add 18 Aircraft To Its Waco Texas Location

After a successful Fall semester of providing flight training for the Baylor University aviation sciences program using a fleet of 10 Tecnam aircraft, Universal Flight Concepts (UFC) has entered into a purchase agreement to add an additional 18 aircraft to its Waco Texas location serving Baylor University in 2020.

Botswana Police Air Support Orders 3 Enstrom 480B Helicopters

Announced On Opening Day Of Heli-Expo In California

Enstrom kicked off opening day of Heli-Expo 2020 in Anaheim with the announcement of a multi aircraft agreement with the Botswana Police-Air Support Branch.

NASA To Pay Tribute To Fallen Heroes With Day Of Remembrance

Tributes To Be Held At Various Locations Around The Country

NASA will honor members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery, including the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, during the agency's annual Day of Remembrance Thursday, Jan. 30.

Airborne 01.27.20: Aviation Tragedies - Bryant, Andelin, Nowosielski

Also: Boeing 777X, Master Instructors’ Sandy Hill, Helicopter Foundation Int'l, FreeFlight Systems

A Sikorsky S-76B helicopter carrying NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant, has gone down with the loss of all on board. The total fatalities stand at nine people, all reportedly traveling in the rotorcraft. The accident site is in Calabasas, California. The weather was overcast with impaired visibility, while the accident was reported to have occurred at approximately 0945 local time. Sources confirm that the aircraft involved was a Sikorsky S-76B, N72EX, owned by Island Express Holding Corp. The S-76B series was

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.29.20)

"This latest clearance is yet another endorsement of our partnership, which will bring greater competition to the regional jet marketplace, better value for our customers and opportunities for our employees." Source: Marc Allen, Boeing's president of Embraer Partnership & Group Operations.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.29.20): Common Point

A significant point over which two or more aircraft will report passing or have reported passing before proceeding on the same or diverging tracks.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.29.20)

Nebraska High School Student Earns Private Pilot Certificate

We all have a story about what sparked our interest in aviation. For Kearney, NE high school student Alexis Barth, it was watching wide-eyed through the window when her father Gary flew the family in his Cirrus SR22 to vacations in Galveston, Cincinnati and beyond.

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