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February 14, 2020

Airborne 02.14.20: Airbus Blended Wing, GoFly FlyOff, Boeing Woes

Also: Starliner Problems, NATA Update, NBAA v Congress, Iran Fails, Jerks on Planes

Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. At 6.5 feet long and 10.5 feet wide, with a surface area of about 24 square feet, MAVERIC features a disruptive aircraft design that Airbus says has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up-to 20 percent compared to current single-aisle aircraft. Launched in 2017, MAVERIC first took to the skies in June 2019. Since then the flight-test campaign has been on-going and will continue until the end of Q2 2020. The culmination of the GoFly global competition ... the GoFly Final Fly Off ... is slated for February 2

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Bell Teams Up With Sumitomo And Japan Airlines To Explore Air Mobility

Bringing Together A Comprehensive Set Of Partners With Complementary Capabilities To Unlock The Future Of Transport

Bell Textron has announced a signed memorandum of understanding with Sumitomo Corporation and Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., to explore Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and to foster the required infrastructure and regulatory environment. This collaboration will inform the development of an on-demand air mobility ecosystem utilizing Bell’s air mobility solutions including Bell’s Air Taxi, the Nexus 4EX, in Japan.

ETRI Develops Drone And AI Technology To Predict Algal Blooms

The Technology Analyzes Water Quality With Drones And Artificial Intelligence To Predict The Level Of Algal Bloom

The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has developed a technology for analyzing water quality with drones and using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the level of algal bloom. The technology is expected to reduce public anxiety about algal blooms that reoccur each summer and help manage drinking water safety.

Airbus And CAAS Collaborate To Enable Urban Air Mobility

MOU Advances A Longstanding Partnership Between The Two Entities

Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable urban air mobility (UAM) in Singapore.

Bell Boeing Delivers First V-22 For US Navy's Aircraft Carriers

Latest V-22 Variant Will Replace C-2A Greyhound Fleet

Boeing and Bell Textron have delivered the first CMV-22B Osprey, which is the V-22 variant the U.S. Navy will use for transporting personnel and cargo to aircraft carriers at sea.

SME Recognizes 20 Exceptional Women In Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Honorees Represent A Comprehensive Cross Section Of Smart Manufacturing

SME, the professional organization for manufacturing professionals, academia and communities, is celebrating the accomplishments of 20 dynamic women leaders who are working to expand the rapidly growing aerospace and defense smart manufacturing market globally.

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PNG Air Purchases Three ATR 42-600S Aircraft

Papua New Guinean Airline Will Use STOL Variant To Ensure Essential Connectivity Throughout The Region

ATR has announced an order for three ATR 42-600S aircraft from PNG Air. The deal also means that PNG Air will be a launch customer for the STOL version.

Japan Airlines Signs GEnx Service Agreement

Deal Is Valued At $1.3 Billion Over The Life Of The Contract

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a nine-year TrueChoice Flight Hour Agreement that covers the airline's GEnx-1B engines on its Boeing 787 international fleet. The agreement is valued at $1.3 billion over the life of the contract.

Boeing And U.S. Navy Successfully Link Piloted, Unmanned Growlers

Test Show Ability of F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler Pilots To Remotely Control Fighter And Attack Platforms From The Cockpit

Boeing and the U.S. Navy successfully flew two autonomously controlled EA-18G Growlers at Naval Air Station Patuxent River as unmanned air systems using a third Growler as a mission controller for the other two.

Clay Lacy Aviation Engages World Kinect Energy Services

Will Develop A Comprehensive Sustainability Program

Clay Lacy Aviation has engaged World Kinect Energy Services, a subsidiary of World Fuel Services Corporation, to assist in developing a comprehensive sustainability program with the goal of significantly reducing Clay Lacy’s carbon footprint as a large business aviation operator. The multifaceted program will attempt to reduce the carbon footprint of Clay Lacy facilities, as well as offering Clay Lacy Aviation’s clients a simpler way to purchase carbon credits to offset their flying activity.

P&W Celebrates GTF Engine Overhaul Capability At Eagle Services Asia

Services Offered At Singapore Facility For One Full Year

Pratt & Whitney today celebrated the one year anniversary of the overhaul capability for the GTF PW1100G-JM variant at its Singapore engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA). The line capability is part of the $85 million modernization of the Singapore facility, which is one of three GTF engine centers in Asia Pacific. It is a joint venture between SIA Engineering Company and Pratt & Whitney.

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Bombardier Completes Its Strategic Exit From Commercial Aviation

Airbus And The Government Of Québec Become Sole Owners Of The A220 Program

Airbus SE, the Government of Québec and Bombardier have agreed upon a new ownership structure for the A220 program, whereby Bombardier transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus and the Government of Québec. The transaction is effective immediately.

Dickson Outlines Steps For 737 MAX Return To Service

Airliners Have Been Grounded For 11 Months

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said there is a "waterfall" of actions that need to be completed to return the Boeing 737 MAX to service.

Virginia Tech-Malawi Becomes AUVSI Top Certified Training Provider

UNICEF-Sponsored African Drone And Data Academy To Run Program Training Students To Build, Fly And Maintain Drones

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced that the African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) – Virginia Tech is the latest Certified Training Provider for the AUVSI Trusted Operator Program (TOP). With this certification, Virginia Tech will train students in Malawi, Africa, to become unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators.

Judge In Michigan Rules In Favor Of Drone Operators

Genesee County Violated State Law Prohibiting Local Governments From Enacting Drone Restrictions

After more than a year in the making, the challenge to a drone ordinance passed in Genesee County, Michigan has resulted in what is being described as "a huge win" for drone operators.

GAMA And IAOPA Europe Launch The 2020 European General Aviation Survey

Will Aid In Providing A Better Understanding Of The Trends In General Aviation

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA), with the support of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and AERO Friedrichshafen, launched the 2020 European General Aviation survey. The annual survey will aid in providing a better understanding of the trends in general aviation flight activity, aircraft equipment and fleet composition trends to support safety analysis in Europe.

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Order Placed For First Tecnam First P2012 In 'SMP' Configuration

AirborneHydroMapping Will Use The Aircraft For Survey, Other Missions

The Austrian-German engineering and surveying company AirborneHydroMapping GmbH (AHM GmbH) is extending its fleet and survey possibilities with the new Special Mission Platform Tecnam aircraft for aerial mapping based on the 11-seat P2012 Traveller.

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Airborne 02.12.20: Rough Field PC-24, Remote ID NPRM, GAMI Buys Osborne

Also: WAI Appoints McKay, Bombardier-Textron Tie-Up, Chicago Exec, RV-12/RV-12iS Three-Blade Prop

Pilatus has now obtained full rough field certification for the PC-24. Certification for operations on dry sand and gravel was delivered in 2018. A comprehensive post-certification test campaign was conducted throughout 2019 to certify the Super Versatile Jet for operation on unpaved runways and in differing conditions. With immediate effect, all PC-24s may now also be operated on wet and snow-covered unpaved runways. The PC-24 was developed for use on rough fields from the outset. Its performance on short

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.14.20)

"This agreement with Bombardier and the Government of Québec demonstrates our support and commitment to the A220 and Airbus in Canada. We are committed to this fantastic aircraft program and we are aligned with the Government of Québec in our ambition to bring long-term visibility to the Québec and Canadian aerospace industry.” Source: Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.14.20): Permanent Echo

Radar signals reflected from fixed objects on the earth’s surface; e.g., buildings, towers, terrain. Permanent echoes are distinguished from “ground clutter” by being definable locations rather than large areas.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.14.20)

Alaska Airmen's Association

With more licensed pilots per capita than any state in the union, the Alaska Airmen include 2,200 members, one of the largest General Aviation state memberships in the country.

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