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October 19, 2017

Airborne 10.19.17: 200th TBM 900-Series, MooneyShares, E-AB Accident Stats

Also: Supersonic Test, Kobe Steel, Sullenberger Awarded, A-29 Super Tucanos, Textron, 109th AW CDR

Daher recently rolled out its 200th TBM 900-series very fast turboprop aircraft since the introduction of this upgraded family in March 2014. The milestone airplane, serial number 1200, is a TBM 910 version delivered to Cutter Aviation in San Antonio. Daher’s TBM 900 family is the latest and sixth evolution of the company’s very fast turboprop concept, offered today in two production versions: the TBM 930 and the TBM 910. Aircraft manufacturer Mooney International and Partners in Aviation (PIA) have announced they have formed a partnership enabling buyers to realize price and cost-of-ownership advantages. MooneyShares makes available the new Mooney Ultra aircraft to cus

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AMA Drone Report 10.19.17: Drone/Airliner Midair?, FAA Sued, CNN 107 Waiver

Also: Swedish Drone Ban Lifted, Rocky Mountain Hobby-Expo, Drone Shark Detection, Kittyhawk DJI Sync 2.0

Recent reports about a midair collision between a jet and a drone have been mis-stated or based on pretty tenuous detail. Worse; Canada’s Marc Garneau, their Minister of Transport has jumped all over the story, even issuing a press release long before any real detail has emerged. What do we know? On 12 October 2017, a Skyjet Beech King Air A100 (a turbo prop... NOT a jet) was on an IFR flight to the Jean Lesage International Airport in Québec City, Quebec with 8 souls on board. The aircraft was approaching runway 24 and had just passed the final approach fix when the crew claims to have seen a drone at the extremity of the left wing. A drone operator from Arkansa

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AMA Drone Report 10.19.17: Drone/Airliner Midair?, FAA Sued, CNN 107 Waiver

Also: Swedish Drone Ban Lifted, Rocky Mountain Hobby-Expo, Drone Shark Detection, Kittyhawk DJI Sync 2.0

Recent reports about a midair collision between a jet and a drone have been mis-stated or based on pretty tenuous detail. Worse; Canada’s Marc Garneau, their Minister of Transport has jumped all over the story, even issuing a press release long before any real detail has emerged. What do we know? On 12 October 2017, a Skyjet Beech King Air A100 (a turbo prop... NOT a jet) was on an IFR flight to the Jean Lesage International Airport in Québec City, Quebec with 8 souls on board. The aircr

Airborne 10.19.17: 200th TBM 900-Series, MooneyShares, E-AB Accident Stats

Also: Supersonic Test, Kobe Steel, Sullenberger Awarded, A-29 Super Tucanos, Textron, 109th AW CDR

Daher recently rolled out its 200th TBM 900-series very fast turboprop aircraft since the introduction of this upgraded family in March 2014. The milestone airplane, serial number 1200, is a TBM 910 version delivered to Cutter Aviation in San Antonio. Daher’s TBM 900 family is the latest and sixth evolution of the company’s very fast turboprop concept, offered today in two production versions: the TBM 930 and the TBM 910. Aircraft manufacturer Mooney International and Partners in Aviation (PIA)

Textron Aviation Inks Order For 11 Aircraft

Will Support Air Ambulance Missions In Norway

Babcock Scandinavian Air Ambulance has placed an order with Textron Aviation for 11 aircraft, including the first medevac-configured Cessna Citation Latitude midsize jet and 10 Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprops. The aircraft will support Babcock’s contract with Air Ambulance Services of Norway to provide communities across Norway with vital air ambulance support.

Viking Names Ansett Aviation Training As Factory-Endorsed CL-415 Training Center

Becomes The Second Such Endorsed Center For The Firefighting Aircraft

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, BC, Canada has signed an agreement welcoming Ansett Aviation Training of Melbourne, Australia to the Amphibious Aircraft Division support network, joining Viking’s sister-company Pacific Sky Aviation Inc. as the second Factory Endorsed Training Center (“FETC”) for the Viking CL-415 aerial firefighting aircraft.

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Swedish Drone Ban Lifted

Law Covering Drones Equipped With Cameras Changed August 1

Last fall, the Swedish Supreme Administrative Court ruled that a camera mounted on a drone is considered a CCTV camera for purposes of the Swedish Camera Surveillance Act. The judgment meant that using a drone equipped with a camera, where the camera will be directed at a place to which the public has access, requires a license from the County Administrative Board.

Miracle Flights Announces Free Medical Flights For Victims Of Route 91 Shooting

Will Provide Free Commercial Air Travel To Those Needing Specialized Care

As recovery continues for victims of the Route 91 shooting, Las Vegas–based medical flight charity Miracle Flights has announced plans to provide free commercial air travel to those who may need access to specialized, distant medical care to treat their injuries. The offer is extended to residents of Las Vegas, those still hospitalized and those who have returned to their home states.

Daher Rolls Out 200th TBM 900-Series Very Fast Turboprop Aircraft

Delivered In The U.S. To An Authorized Dealer

Daher recently rolled out its 200th TBM 900-series very fast turboprop aircraft since the introduction of this upgraded family in March 2014. The milestone airplane, serial number 1200, is a TBM 910 version delivered to Cutter Aviation in San Antonio – a Daher-authorized TBM distributor for the U.S. states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri.

MQ-9 UAS Used to Support Fire Fighting Efforts In Northern California

California ANG Aircraft Assisting CAL FIRE With Video, SAR Capabilities

The California Air National Guard’s 163d Attack Wing operating out of March Air Reserve Base is using MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), with full-motion video (optical and infra-red) and ground imaging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capability, in support of CAL FIRE’s firefighting efforts in Northern California. SAR is able to see clearly through both clouds and smoke.

Boeing, AF Test Team Complete First KC-46 To KC-46 Refueling

Two Aircraft Successfully Refueled Each Other During Four-Hour Flight

A joint Boeing-U.S. Air Force test team recently refueled a KC-46A tanker from another KC-46A tanker for the first time.

Honeywell Upgrades Connected Cabin Software

Converts Honeywell's Popular CNX-900 Router Into A Single Solution To Support Wireless Cockpit Data Loading And Cabin Connectivity

Honeywell has released an upgrade to its popular CNX-900 router that allows business aviation operators to reap the benefits of wireless database loading. Connected Aircraft equipped with Honeywell's Primus Epic avionics system can now remotely stage their flight navigation databases onto aircraft from Honeywell's secure server. This simple software upgrade alleviates the manual hassle and logistics of getting the database to the aircraft, thus enhancing the data-loading experience for operators and maintainers while also giving passengers more flexibility in their connectivity options.

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U.K. MOD Introduces Mini-Drones For Surveillance

Defense Secretary Sir Michael Fallon Announces The Winners Of An Innovation Challenge

As part of a collaboration between the Ministry of Defense and the Home Office, the Defense Secretary has awarded funding to a range of small-and-medium-sized-enterprises (SMEs) with high-tech concepts to assess potentially hazardous scenes.

LMC To Develop Next-Gen Sensor Fusion Testbed

Goal Is To Enhance Helicopter Survivability

The U.S. Army has awarded a $12 million contract to Lockheed Martin for the development of a Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion (MMSF) testbed for rotary-wing aircraft.

Three Fatally Injured In Australia Skydiving Accident

Solo Jumper Apparently Collided With A Tandem Pair

A skydiving accident at Mission Beach near Cairns in northern Queensland, Australia has resulted in the fatal injury of three skydivers, according to media reports.

Arkansas Pilot May Be In Hot Water Over Turkey Drop

Birds Dropped From An Airplane At Annual Yellville Turkey Trot

We're not sure this is life imitating "art" ... or "art" imitating life, but this will strike a chord with anyone who watched the 1978 Thanksgiving episode of "WKRP in Cincinatti".

NTSB Calls On FAA To Add Medical Requirement To Balloon Pilot Certificates

Says Poor Piloting Decisions, Lack of Medical Requirements, Led to Fatal Texas Balloon Accident

The NTSB on Tuesday called on the FAA to remove its medical certification exemption for commercial balloon operators, saying it contributed to a July 30, 2016, balloon crash that fatally injured 15 passengers and the pilot.

CNN Receives Part 107 Waiver For Operations Over People

Will Operate A Vantage Robotics Snap UAS In A Broad Range Of Environments

The FAA has awarded the first Part 107 waiver for operation over people to CNN. This approval represents an industry milestone, as this new waiver for the first time will enable real-world UAS operations over people. The waiver allows CNN to fly the Vantage Robotics Snap UAS in a diverse range of environments, including operations over open-air assemblies (crowds) of people, up to an altitude of 150 feet above ground level (AGL).

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Middle East Carriers’ Fleet Size To More Than Double By 2036

Region's Fleet Demand Valued At $600 Billion

The fleet size of operators in the Middle East is forecast to more than double from 1,250 to 3,320 aircraft over the next two decades, according to the Airbus Global Market Forecast.

Fallout Continues From United Passenger-Dragging Incident

Two Officers Involved Have Been Fired By The Chicago Department Of Aviation

Two of the officers in which a passenger was bodily dragged off a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Louisville, KY in April have been fired, according to the city's Office of Inspector General.

The world Flies In For The 2nd FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships

More Than 200 Converge On Montreal, Canada

More than 200 of the world’s best indoor skydivers are converging on Montreal, Canada, for the 2nd FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships. The competition, which will see 23 nations take part, will take place from 20-22 October at the SkyVenture Montreal indoor-skydiving tunnel in Laval, Montreal.

UAS Stakeholders Send Letter To President Trump Concerning Regulations

Urge The President To Develop A Pilot Program For State And Local Policy Coordination

In a letter to President Trump, stakeholders from throughout the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) community – from manufacturers to business users to government officials – urged the creation of a pilot program for state and local governments to work with the FAA to integrate UAS into the skies above their communities.

Airbus’ Latest A330 Version Prepares For Its Initial Take-Off

First Flight Planned For Thursday

The new generation of Airbus’ popular A330 jetliner family is ready for its maiden flight this week. The A330neo features extensive technology transfers from the A350XWB, including new engines, wings, and systems as well as the signature Airspace cabin. These new features will provide significantly enhanced operating efficiency for airlines, and best-in-class comfort for passengers as well as impeccable environmental characteristics.

AMA Drone Report 10.12.17: NTSB--Drone v Blackhawk, City Drops Reg, DJI Privacy

Also: PassengerDrone, FAA Reauthorization Extension, UAS Pilot Certification, Workhorse Surefly

The NTSB is now offering public details of the alleged collision between a hobby drone and a US Army Blackhawk, including the fact that the drone pilot has been located... “The NTSB is investigating the Sept. 21 collision between a civilian drone and an Army UH-60 helicopter east of Staten Island, New York. At approximately 7:20 p.m. Sept. 21, the drone, or unmanned aerial vehicle, and the helicopter collided. The Army helicopter sustained damage to its main rotor blade, window frame and transmiss

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Airborne 10.18.17: Airbus C Series Deal, Red Bull!, Drone v Airline

Also: Glasair 2 And 3 Sold, Send Solutions, Blue Angels, SSBJ, D8 Airliner, Stage 5 Aircraft, Global Supertanker

Airbus SE and Bombardier are to become partners on the C Series aircraft program according to an agreement signed Monday. The agreement brings the power of the Airbus' ‘machine’ into Bombardier's upstart airliner family -- and probably causes serious heartburn at Boeing. Under the agreement, Airbus will provide procurement, sales and marketing, and customer support expertise to the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP). Upon completion, Airbus will acquire a 50.01% interes

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.19.17)

“The pilot’s poor decisions were his and his alone. “But other decisions within government, dating back decades, enabled his poor decision to fly with impairing medical conditions, while using medications that should have grounded him.” Source: NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.19.17): Circling Approach

A maneuver initiated by the pilot to align the aircraft with a runway for landing when a straightin landing from an instrument approach is not possible or is not desirable.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.19.17)

Aviation Secure USA The stated mission of Aviation Secure USA is to create a safe and secure aviation environment and through continued training and awareness, ensure the freedom and safety of passengers and pilots in the act of air transportation, assuring that threats, terrorism and other like criminal acts, which involve the imminent danger to human lives, are deterred by any means necessary to reduce the threat.

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