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Rally To Save Hobby Flight Feb 28th And 29th

RC Aircraft And Drone Hobbyists Rally Against Remote ID NPRM

A rally organized by a community of RC hobby aircraft and drone pilots is taking place today and tomorrow in Hancock Park, Washington, DC, against new FAA rules for RC model hobby aviation.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Alaska Commuter Flight Accident

Five Fatally Injured When The Aircraft Impacted Terrain

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred on February 6 at about 1110 Alaska standard time involving a PA-32R-300 airplane. All five people aboard the aircraft were fatally injured when the aircraft impacted terrain about 30 minutes after takeoff.

October 2019 Accident Attributed To Likely Fuel Starvation

Pilot And Pilot-Rated Passenger Both Survived The Forced Landing

The NTSB has released a factual report from an accident which occurred October 10, 2019 which resulted in a forced landing during a cross-country flight.

GAMA Announces Team Promotions And Addition

Two Elevated To Senior Leadership Positions With The Organization

GAMA has announced the promotions of Kyle Martin to vice president of European Affairs and Amanda Joyner to Managing Director of Government Affairs. GAMA also announced the addition of Marc Ehudin as Director of Government Affairs.

FAA Proposes AD Concerning Boeing 737 Flight Computer Software

Would Apply To 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes

The FAA has posted an NPRM to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-21-08, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes.

Dimitri Partafyllas Recognized As SC GA Flight Instructor Of The Year

Received The Award Last Week At The South Carolina Aviation Association’s Annual Conference

The FAA has recognized Dimitri Partafyllas, with Stratos Aviation in Greenville, SC, as the South Carolina General Aviation Flight Instructor of the Year. Partafyllas received the award last week at the South Carolina Aviation Association’s Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Piaggio Aviation Is For Sale

Piaggio Aerospace Calls For Expressions Of Interest In The Company

After receiving the relevant authorization from the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, Piaggio Aero Industries and its subsidiary Piaggio Aviation officially launch an international call for the sale of their business complexes with a notice published in a selected number of financial newspapers. The two companies, currently under Extraordinary Administration, operate under the Piaggio Aerospace brand.

NASA Selects Proposals For Student Aeronautics, Space Projects

Awards Total More Than $39.8 Million

NASA has awarded more than $39.8 million through the agency’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project to increase student and faculty engagement in STEM at community colleges, technical schools and universities across the nation.

SonicEnergy Announces Development Partnership With Airbus

Will Focus On Long-Range Wireless Power In Aerospace Applications

SonicEnergy, the inventor of ultrasonic power at a distance, is excited to announce a wireless power development program in conjunction with Airbus, a leading international designer and manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters and other products, aimed at supporting better connected solutions for their customers on a global scale.

Petition Urges Airlines To Allow Families To Sit Together Without Paying More

Says Practice Of Charging For Seat Selection Can Force Children To Be Seated Away From Parents

One of more common fees charged by airlines these days is a seat selection fee, which forces passengers to pay for particular seats on an airplane. But a consumer publication says that the practice can force families looking to save money to be separated on an airliner.

Cargojet To Implement Increased Foreign Ownership Levels

Completion Of The Plan Of Arrangement Is Subject To Shareholder And Government Approval

Canadian freight carrier Cargojet will seek shareholder approval at its 2020 annual and special meeting of shareholders to amend its articles of incorporation to increase the limits of foreign ownership and control of its voting shares to those permitted by amendments made to the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) in 2018. The amendments to its articles will be undertaken by way of a court supervised and shareholder approved statutory plan of arrangement.

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

Armstrong Flight Research Center Is Enhancing Its Abilities In Anticipation Of Commercial Space Flights

As the number of flights increase to the International Space Station from commercial spaceships delivering U.S. astronauts and supplies and Russian Soyuz flights continue, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California is enhancing its abilities to be ready to help.

AD: Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2020-03-21

PRODUCT: Certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes.

Airborne 02.26.20: Harriers 4 Sale!, FAA Nixing NOTAM Pubs, SpaceX Tourism

Also: Gone West: NASA's Katherine Johnson, Flying Without A License, Laser v Aircraft, FreeFlight Acquired

Courtesy Aircraft of Rockford, IL announced at the National Warbird Operators Conference a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: A three-aircraft Harrier package has been placed on the market. The three-aircraft package includes the world's only civilian “jump jet” harrier certified to be airworthy. In addition, the package also includes two additional aircraft; one TMK-8 dual controlled Harrier that is undergoing inspection for certification, and a GR-3 Harrier that is very complete and woul

Senators Introduce Legislation To Overhaul Aviation Industry Self-Regulation

Bill Would Create New Commission To Prioritize Consumer Safety, Ensure Robust Oversight Of The Aviation Industry

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Tom Udall (D-NM), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, have introduced comprehensive legislation revamping oversight of the aviation industry to prioritize consumer safety. The Restoring Aviation Accountability Act would reform the federal government’s role in certifying safety in the aviation industry following two Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes.

Environmental Concerns May Thwart Heathrow Third Runway Plans

U.K. Court Of Appeal Says Runway 'Unlawful' Under Paris Climate Accord

The U.K. Court of Appeal has issued a ruling that a third runway at Heathrow Airport is "unlawful" because of the country's commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement.

RTCA And ASTM International Sign Memorandum Of Understanding

MOU Mentions Several Areas For Potential Cooperation On Standardization

The Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) and ASTM International – two widely respected standards developers that support the global aviation community – signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The two organizations will explore ways to cooperate in developing standards and solutions for their members and other stakeholders.

Australia Indefinitely Delays Drone Registration

Official Points To A 'Process Issue' Due To The High Number Of Aircraft

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has indefinitely postponed a plan to require the registration of commercial and hobby drones, with no new deadline set for the amendments to its drone regulations to go into effect.

Rigging Innovations To Merge With Sun Path

Will Continue Under The Sun Path Brand

On Friday, February 21st at the First Regular PIA Meeting hosted in Myrtle Beach, Sun Path Products and Rigging Innovations announced the planned merger of business operations to unify as one company under the Sun Path Products brand.

FAA selects Thales For Mode S Beacon Replacement System Contract

Will Supply Up To 142 Secondary Surveillance Radars For The Mode S Beacon Replacement System

The FAA selected Thales secondary radar technology to support the Mode S Beacon Replacement System (MSBRS) contract, being delivered with Leidos. Under the contract, Thales will supply up to 142 secondary surveillance radars to support Air Traffic Control management.

Klyde Morris 02.28.20

Maybe The Show Does Not ALWAYS Have To Go On, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.28.20)

“Reform is vital to putting aviation safety first. Left to its own devices, the aviation industry has put corporate profits before consumer safety." Source: Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), on the introduction of the Restoring Aviation Accountability Act in the U.S. Senate.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.28.20): Flight Check

A call sign prefix used by FAA aircraft engaged in flight inspection/certification of navigational aids and flight procedures.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.28.20)

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February 28, 2020

RC Aircraft And Drone Hobbyists Rally Against Remote ID NPRM

Five Fatally Injured When The Aircraft Impacted Terrain

Pilot And Pilot-Rated Passenger Both Survived The Forced Landing

Two Elevated To Senior Leadership Positions With The Organization

Would Apply To 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes

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Received The Award Last Week At The South Carolina Aviation Association’s Annual Conference

Piaggio Aerospace Calls For Expressions Of Interest In The Company

Awards Total More Than $39.8 Million

Will Focus On Long-Range Wireless Power In Aerospace Applications

Says Practice Of Charging For Seat Selection Can Force Children To Be Seated Away From Parents

Completion Of The Plan Of Arrangement Is Subject To Shareholder And Government Approval

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Armstrong Flight Research Center Is Enhancing Its Abilities In Anticipation Of Commercial Space Flights

AD NUMBER: 2020-03-21

Also: Gone West: NASA's Katherine Johnson, Flying Without A License, Laser v Aircraft, FreeFlight Acquired

Bill Would Create New Commission To Prioritize Consumer Safety, Ensure Robust Oversight Of The Aviation Industry

U.K. Court Of Appeal Says Runway 'Unlawful' Under Paris Climate Accord

MOU Mentions Several Areas For Potential Cooperation On Standardization

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Official Points To A 'Process Issue' Due To The High Number Of Aircraft

Will Continue Under The Sun Path Brand

Will Supply Up To 142 Secondary Surveillance Radars For The Mode S Beacon Replacement System

Maybe The Show Does Not ALWAYS Have To Go On, Klyde

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