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April 27, 2017

Airborne 04.27.17: HondaJet Records, More UAL Fallout, Avenger Gathering

Also: Peggy Whitson!, AUVSI 2017 Live, Air Medical Group, Canadian Airports, GLO Bankrupt, WestJet, Second T-X

A HondaJet has officially secured its first speed records over two recognized courses from Teterboro, New Jersey to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Boston, Massachusetts to Palm Beach, Florida. In setting the record between New Jersey and Florida, the HondaJet departed Teterboro Airport at 2:15 p.m. EST on April 9, 2016 and landed at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport at 5:06 p.m. Despite average headwinds of 60 knots, the flight took two hours and 51 minutes at a cruising altitude of 43,000 feet w

Also: Airborne at XPONENTIAL, AMA On Mil-Airspace, Canadian Drones, AMA Legislative Efforts

With an appearance not all that different than many of the multi-copters we’re all flying these days, Google’s Larry Page, has entered the aviation arena with a personal flying machine that is supposed to operate in the 'ultralight' category. The 'Kitty Hawk Flyer' is an all-electric aircraft. Page's effort claims the aircraft to be "safe, tested and legal to operate in the United States in uncongested areas under the Ultralight category of FAA regulations. We’ve designed our first version speci

Also: Airborne at XPONENTIAL, AMA On Mil-Airspace, Canadian Drones, AMA Legislative Efforts

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Airborne 04.27.17: HondaJet Records, More UAL Fallout, Avenger Gathering

Also: Peggy Whitson!, AUVSI 2017 Live, Air Medical Group, Canadian Airports, GLO Bankrupt, WestJet, Second T-X

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Transport Canada, EASA Award Steep Approach Certifications To Bombardier CS100

Certifications Follow The Completion Of Steep Approach Demonstration Flights At London City Airport In March

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Transport Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) awarded the CS100 aircraft its steep approach certifications. The CS100 aircraft's capability to operate at challenging airports such as London City (LCY) Airport was validated by Bombardier's comprehensive flight test program. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will be the first airline to operate the C Series at LCY Airport.

Admitted To Operating Private Jets With Passengers Onboard Without Proper License

An Irvine, CA man who admitted that he illegally piloted private jet airplanes with passengers onboard without having a valid pilot’s license has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison.

London City Airport Announces Declan Collier To Step Down As CEO

Worldwide Search Will Be Conducted To Select His Replacement

Declan Collier has decided to step down as CEO at London City Airport, and an international recruitment firm has been appointed to undertake a search for a new CEO. Declan will be assisting the company in finding a successor.

First Flight Occurred April 7, 1967

Airbus Helicopters celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Gazelle’s maiden flight during a conference at the museum of aviation in St Victoret, near the company headquarters.

Wearer Sees What The Drone's Camera Sees

Dronemaker DJI has released more details about its soon-to-be-available first person VR goggles which have been in development for a year or so.

Garmin Works With Global Aviation Solutions On Avionics Upgrades

The Garmin G5000H integrated flight deck upgrade is now available for the existing fleet of Sikorsky S-70 and UH-60A/L Black Hawk helicopters through Global Aviation Solutions (GAS). The G5000H modernizes the cockpit, offers key safety enhancements, improves situational awareness and fulfills global airspace modernization initiatives.

No Decision Has been Made On Eventual Certification, Ky Says

With the first flight of the COMAC C919 airliner set for early May, EASA has begun to look into possible certification of the jet.

Based On Proven Technology, Company Says Production Is 'Imminent'

"Flying car" manufacturer PAL-V recently started the sales of its commercial models for delivery by the end of next year, the Liberty Pioneer and Liberty Sport. The first commercial flying car in the world is now a fact and the design model of the production vehicle was revealed by Prince Albert of Monaco.

Seagate And DJI Announce New Portable Drive

Fly Drive Will Store Up To 2 TB ... Or 60 Hours Of 4K Video Footage

Drones are creating more content than ever before, and with the announcement of the Seagate DJI Fly Drive, managing that surge of data is about to get easier. The first data solution to come from Seagate and DJI’s strategic partnership, Fly Drive will allow drone pilots to efficiently back up their photo and video content on location, thanks to its large storage capacity, integrated MicroSD card slot, quick transfer speeds and durable build. It also comes with a complimentary two-month subscription to Adobe Premiere Pro CC, part of Adobe Creative Cloud—placing the keys to creativity in the hands of drone enthusiasts everywhere.

Entry Essays Should Focus On Future Technology For RC Toys

The website RCJudge, which offers reviews of remote control "gadgets", offers a $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate students.

Grand Texas Airshow Will Be Held In July

Cleburne Municipal Airport (KCPT) will be the site of the Grant Texas Airshow, planned for July 1 this summer.

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Designed To Enhance Screening, Eliminate Insider Threats

Following a multi-year investigation into insider threats facing our nation’s airports, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday. The bipartisan Aviation Employee Screening and Security Enhancement Act will help mitigate an increasingly disturbing threat to the safety of the traveling public by enhancing screening of airport and aviation employees.

Makes Three Recommendations To The Agency For Improvements

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has concluded that the FAA's actions are not fully consistent with requirements, agency guidance, and leading practices related to the management of its research and development (R&D) portfolio.

NTSB: Decision-Making, Company Culture, Cause Fatal Crash Of Sightseeing Plane

Board Determines Probable Cause In June, 2015 Accident

A pilot’s decision to continue flying under visual flight rules in weather conditions warranting instrument flight rules, coupled with a company’s culture and lack of a formal safety program, caused a 2015, Ketchikan, Alaska, plane crash, according to a determination made Tuesday by the NTSB.

Will Take Into Account Evolution Of Precision Guidance Systems

EASA has proposed new certification specifications (CS) for aerodrome design in order to facilitate the operations of modern large aeroplanes at existing aerodromes. Modern aircraft have very precise guidance systems for landing / take-off and taxiing; this means that the current international and European provisions for designing runway, taxiway and other areas can be lightened without compromising safety. The new proposal is meant to take this technological evolution into account.

Evada Will Continue To Operate As A Separate And Independent Operation, CEO Says

Aircraft manufacturer PM&E has agreed to the purchase of Evada Aircraft by publicly traded, Seilon, Inc.

Transparency, Improvements, And Compensation To Keep Every Ticketholder Safe (Tickets) Act Would Strengthen Consumer Protections For Flying Public

U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) have introduced legislation to strengthen consumer protections for the flying public and help prevent future incidents like the one that occurred on United Flight 3411 when a ticketed passenger was forcibly removed from the aircraft. The Transparency, Improvements, and Compensation to Keep Every Ticketholder Safe (TICKETS) Act will guarantee that a boarded passenger has the right to fly, address compensation limits for ticket-holding travelers, improve transparency, review ticket over-selling practices, and require flight crews seeking accommodations to provide more ad

Continuing To Explore The Skies Above The Sierra Nevada

Airbus Perlan Mission II, an initiative to fly a glider without an engine to the edge of space to collect ground-breaking insights on high-altitude flight, weather, and climate change, returned to flight this week at its U.S. headquarters at the Minden-Tahoe Airport. Perlan Project Pilots Jim Payne and Miguel Iturmendi soared the pressurized glider to its highest altitude to date, reaching 30,615 feet.

“There remain serious vulnerabilities and gaps in employee screening at airports nationwide." Source: Congressman John Katko (R-NY) on the passage by the U.S. House of the Aviation Employee Screening and Security Enhancement Act.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.27.17): Circle-To-Land Maneuver

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

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