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February 11, 2020

Airborne 02.10.20: Bryant Crash Update, Army Aviator Pay, ABACE 2020 Nixed

Also: NBAA Rallies Members, EAA and FAA Meet, United Buys A Flight School, San Diego Air & Space Museum

NTSB has issued an investigative update for its ongoing investigation of the fatal, Jan. 26, 2020, helicopter crash near Calabasas, California. The Sikorsky S-76B helicopter collided with hilly terrain and was destroyed by impact forces and fire. The pilot and eight passengers were fatally injured. "Our investigators have already developed a substantial amount of evidence about the circumstances of this tragic crash," said NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt. "And we are confident that we will be able

Airborne-Unmanned 02.11.20: Cora Air Taxi Trial, TEROS UAV, Flirtey Patent

Also: Madrid Airport Drone Sighting, UAV Power Line Inspection, senseFly, Remote ID NPRM

The New Zealand Government and Wisk have announced an MOU to establish a passenger transport trial in Canterbury, New Zealand. Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi, called Cora, is the aircraft selected for the trials. In October 2019, the New Zealand Government announced that it was establishing an industry-wide Airspace Integration Trial to work with leading, innovative domestic and international industry partners to safely test and demonstrate unmanned aircraft. Wisk, based in the United States a

Airborne-Unmanned 02.11.20: Cora Air Taxi Trial, TEROS UAV, Flirtey Patent

Also: Madrid Airport Drone Sighting, UAV Power Line Inspection, senseFly, Remote ID NPRM

The New Zealand Government and Wisk have announced an MOU to establish a passenger transport trial in Canterbury, New Zealand. Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi, called Cora, is the aircraft selected for the trials. In October 2019, the New Zealand Government announced that it was establishing an industry-wide Airspace Integration Trial to work with leading, innovative domestic and international industry partners to safely test and demonstrate unmanned aircraft. Wisk, based in the United States and New Zealand, was announced as the first industry partner to join this program. Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) has successfully completed a test flight of the NASC T

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NTSB: Airplane Made 'Popping' Sound Prior To Impact In Utah Accident

Preliminary Report Includes Statements From Witnesses

In a preliminary report from an accident which occurred on January 15, the NTSB says several witnesses reported hearing a "popping" noise coming from Cessna T-310P prior to it entering a steep nose-down attitude and impacting terrain near Roy, Utah. The commercial pilot was fatally injured in the accident. No flight plan was filed for the local flight that originated from Skypark Airport (KBTF), Bountiful, Utah, at 1500 and was destined for Ogden Airport in Ogden, Utah (KOGD).

Flirtey Granted Patent That Enhances Safety In Drone Delivery

Recognizes The Ability Of A Drone's Technology To Detect An Error In Operation While The Aircraft Is In Flight

Drone delivery service provider Flirtey has been granted a key patent that will enhance its fundamental technology with an additional component to safety in drone flights and deliveries. This granted patent will enhance safety when drone manufacturers implement technologies such as parachutes, while a drone is in flight and when it is delivering a package.

GoFly Final Fly Off Is February 27-29

EAA Is An Official Sponsor For The Competition

The culmination of the GoFly global competition ... the GoFly Final Fly Off ... is slated for February 27-29, 2020 at Moffett Federal Airfield at NASA's Ames Research Center, Mountain View, California.

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Petition Seeks To Save Runway 6-24 At Chicago Exec

Addressed To Of The Village Of Wheeling And City Of Prospect Heights, IL

A petition has been launched on the website Change.org by to prevent the closure and removal of runway 6-24 at Chicago Executive Airport.

China's Air Force Sends Aerobatic Team To Singapore Air Show

Attending The Event Despite Coronavirus Travel Ban

While there have been multiple reports of exhibitors pulling out of the Singapore Air Show due to concerns about the coronavirus, the Chinese Air Force Aerobatics Team is not among them.

Madrid Airport Operations Disrupted By Drone Sighting

Was Closed For Nearly An Hour On February 3

For over an hour on Monday, February 3, Madrid's international airport was closed after a reported drone sighting.

Four H160s To Fly For The French Navy’s Search And Rescue Missions

Will Be Supplied By The French Armament General Directorate (DGA)

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) is to supply four H160s to the French Navy for search and rescue missions through a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines. The French Navy will start operating these helicopters in 2022 for a period of ten years.

Bombardier Looks To Leave A220 Joint Venture

Looking To Sell Multiple Business Units To Generate Cash

Bombardier is in the late stages of negotiations with Airbus to leave the A220 joint venture, according to reports.

FreeFlight Systems Announces 2019 Sapphire Elite Dealers

Honors Top Performing Partners

NextGen avionics leader FreeFlight Systems announced today the 2019 class of Sapphire Elite partners. This is the company’s second year recognizing avionics dealerships around the world as a part of the Sapphire Elite recognition program, established in 2018 to honor the ten highest-performing partnerships per calendar year.

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Elon Musk Plans To Spin Out Internet Business

Will Pursue IPO For 'Starlink' Satellite-Delivered Broadband System

Elon Musk is looking at separating the Starlink Internet broadband business under development and giving the public an opportunity to invest in the idea.

First U.K. Night Flights Land In HMS Queen Elizabeth

Exercise Lighting Fury Taking Place Over The North Sea

Four F-35 Lightning jets have completed night landings in HMS Queen Elizabeth flying over U.K. waters on operational training. Exercise Lightning Fury training over the North Sea is aimed at ensuring 207 Squadron achieves essential carrier flying and Landing Signals Officer (LSO) supervisory qualifications.

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Airborne-Unmanned 02.04.20: DoI China Ban, Remote ID Ext Denied, Skyfront/Silvus

Also: AUVSI v Federal Preemption, Bryant Accident TFR, Spraying Crops By Drone, DroneUp Airspace Planner

After grounding approximately 800 drones in its fleet in Oct. 2019, the Department of the Interior has formally banned its staff from using Chinese-made drones as of January 29th. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says the department decided to ban Chinese-made drones over potential espionage concerns, and over concerns that images taken with drones could be “valuable to foreign entities, organizations, and governments.” In response to the ban, industry heavyweight DJI said that it

NATA Announces Leadership Changes

Timothy R. Obitts Named President And CEO Of The Association

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Timothy R. Obitts as its president and CEO. He succeeds Gary Dempsey, who assumed the role of NATA’s president after six years of service on the Association’s Board of Directors, including a term as Chairman of the Board.

NBAA Cancels ABACE 2020

Move Comes Over Concerns About The Coronavirus

The NBAA has announced the decision to cancel this year’s Asian Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (ABACE), given health concerns and other special challenges for event participants, which have arisen in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. ABACE 2020 was scheduled to take place in Shanghai from April 16-18.

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Honda Aircraft Company's Debut Of HondaJet Elite At Singapore Airshow 2020

Aircraft Obtains Pakistani Type Certification

The HondaJet Elite will make its first appearance in Singapore at the Singapore Airshow 2020 this week. The debut of a HondaJet Elite in Singapore at the Changi Exhibition Center marks an important milestone in the company's global expansion.

WAI Board Appoints Allison McKay New CEO To Lead Strategic Vision

Fundraising, Strategic Planning, And Workforce Development Are Priorities

The WAI Board of Directors is pleased to announce Allison McKay will join Women in Aviation International as CEO on February 18, 2020, and is responsible for the future strategic vision of the 14,500-member strong organization while overseeing the board of directors, professional staff, and daily operations. She previously served as vice president of the Helicopter Association International Foundation since 2015 commissioning the first academic study of staffing projections for the rotorcraft industry as well as creating a workforce development initiative.

New Coalition Launches to Protect Model Aviation Hobby Industry

Will Start With A Fight For A Better Remote ID Rule

A new coalition has been launched to protect the model aviation hobby industry, starting with the fight for a better rule on remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). As written, the proposed remote ID rule would seriously disincentivize participation in the model aviation hobby. The coalition of aviation associations, hobby shops and manufacturers is deeply concerned about the impact this rule and future regulations will have on the model aviation hobby, the many jobs and businesses that support it and the STEM learning opportunities the hobby provides.

Solar Orbiter Launch Takes Solar Science To New Heights

Collaborative Mission With ESA Launches Sunday Morning From Cape Canaveral

Solar Orbiter, a new collaborative mission between ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA to study the Sun, launched at 11:03 p.m. EST Sunday on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

UPS, Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement On Two-Year Contract Extension

Provides For Contract Improvements In Compensation And Retirement

The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) and UPS Airlines have announced a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract extension. The short term agreement provides for contract improvements in compensation and retirement. Specific details of the agreement will not be disclosed before the IPA presents the proposed contract to all UPS pilots.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.11.20)

“While the Chinese government is taking commendable steps to address the Coronavirus outbreak, the current situation has presented a very challenging environment for decision-making and action for ABACE participants to fully prepare for the event.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. NBAA is cancelling ABACE 2020 due to the Coronavirus outbreak in China.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.11.20): Nonapproach Control Tower

Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.11.20)

Someone Has Uploaded Almost An Hour Of Microsoft Flight Simulator Footage

From PC Gamer Magazine online, Content from the new Microsoft Flight Simulator alpha version is still under wraps, but someone has gone ahead and uploaded a couple of test flights anyway.

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