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June 18, 2018

Airborne 06.18.18: XP-82 Twin Mustang, Tuskegee Airmen, Supersonic Reg Change

Also: Thunderbirds/Snowbirds To N TX, AK Mid-Air, Gogo AVANCE L5, Sikorsky's New Parts Supply Site

The restorers of a North American XP-82 “Twin Mustang,” one of the most unusual fighter/escort aircraft ever deployed by the U.S. military, are aiming to make EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 its first public appearance to celebrate completion of an arduous 10-year restoration project. The 10-year restoration project in Douglas, Georgia, began after aircraft restorer Tom Reilly discovered the complete airframe on a farm in Ohio. Reilly then scoured the earth seeking engines, propellers and a multitu

Airborne 06.18.18: XP-82 Twin Mustang, Tuskegee Airmen, Supersonic Reg Change

Also: Thunderbirds/Snowbirds To N TX, AK Mid-Air, Gogo AVANCE L5, Sikorsky's New Parts Supply Site

The restorers of a North American XP-82 “Twin Mustang,” one of the most unusual fighter/escort aircraft ever deployed by the U.S. military, are aiming to make EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 its first public appearance to celebrate completion of an arduous 10-year restoration project. The 10-year restoration project in Douglas, Georgia, began after aircraft restorer Tom Reilly discovered the complete airframe on a farm in Ohio. Reilly then scoured the earth seeking engines, propellers and a multitude of other XP-82 parts to continue the restoration. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has announced that Tuskeg

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Thunderbirds, Snowbirds Head To North Texas

Will Be Performing At The Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 13-14

The renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Air Demonstration Squadrons will soar through the North Texas skies at the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 13-14 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Gates open at 9 a.m. and performances begin around 10 a.m.

Helping Women Fly With SUU Aviation

Southern Utah University Partners With I Hart Flying To Provide $20,000 In Scholarships

I Hart Flying, a California-based nonprofit, and Southern Utah University (SUU) have partnered to establish a scholarship program to help young women achieve their aviation goals. Through the partnership, SUU Aviation aims to provide up to $20,000 in flight scholarships, helping young women interested in aviation pursue their pilot’s license and increase the number of female aviators.

Tuskegee Airmen To Appear With CAF Red Tail Squadron At EAA AirVenture

Col. Charles Mcgee And Lt. Col. George Hardy Will Be Special Guests

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, is proud to announce that Tuskegee Airmen Col. Charles McGee and Lt. Col. George Hardy will join them as special guests at EAA AirVenture July 23-28, 2018 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The group’s RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit mobile movie theater will be a featured attraction at the event’s KidVenture “Future Pilot” activity program to help inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals.

SNC, Embraer Deliver A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft To Lebanese Air Force

Airplanes Tasked With Close Air Support Role

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Embraer Defense & Security have confirmed delivery of four A-29 Super Tucanos to the Republic of Lebanon. The delivery comes two months ahead of schedule and completes the original order of six aircraft. The first two A-29s arrived in country in October 2017.

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P&W Says Geared Turbofan Engine Has Reduced Fuel Burn By 40 Million Gallons

Engine First Entered Service In Early 2016

Pratt & Whitney estimates that its customers have saved more than 40 million gallons of fuel worth more than $75 million, while reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions since the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine entered service in early 2016.

Tom Carlson Joins Wipaire, Inc. As Services & Components Sales Manager

Will Cover Consulting And Advising Aircraft Owners And Operators On Services

The Wipaire sales team has been further expanded and enhanced with the addition of Tom Carlson as the services and components sales manager. Tom brings a unique blend of experience from entrepreneurial ventures to Fortune 500 corporations, including two masters’ degrees and a commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument privileges.

RelmaTech And Network Designs Partner To Incorporate AirRegs Into UTM Services

Safer UAS Operations Enabled By Including A Unique Cloud-Based Aviation Regulation And Compliance Knowledge Center Application Within The UTM Services Suite

The UAS community stands to benefit enormously from a collaboration partnership between RelmaTech Limited, UK and Network Designs Inc (NDi), USA. The partnership, announced earlier this month at the AUVSI Xponential 2018 in Denver, Colorado USA, will offer a SaaS platform that incorporates NDi’s unique AirRegs comprehensive cloud-based, FAA Regulatory Documentation Application within RelmaTech’s Secure Integrated Airspace Management (SIAM) system.

Sikorsky Opens New Parts Supply Site And S-92 Blade Repair Capability

Relocates Its Brazil-Based Forward Stocking Location

Sikorsky has announced the relocation and expansion of its Brazil-based forward stocking location (FSL) at a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local operator CEOs and Sikorsky officials. The strategic decision positions Sikorsky products closer to operators and further bolsters the company’s dedication to maximizing customers’ fleet availability.

DigiLens' AR Waveguide Now In Production At Rockwell Collins

Will Be Integrated Into HGS-3500 Head Up Display

DigiLens Inc., the Silicon Valley-based startup working on augmented Reality (AR) displays through innovative waveguide optics, has announced that Rockwell Collins is now in production of the DigiLens waveguide which integrates into the Rockwell Collins HGS 3500 Head-up Guidance System. Embraer, a leading manufacturer of commercial, business and defense and security aircraft and systems, is the first customer to install and certify the DigiLens waveguide-based head-up display (HUD) into its aircraft.

ERAU Eagles Selected To Construct New Space Tool

Could Help NASA Explore Beneath Ice-Covered Surfaces On Future Missions

Using 3D printing, fiberglass and stainless steel, a team from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University developed a tool that could help NASA explore underneath ice-covered surfaces in space. Embry-Riddle was one of 25 teams across the U.S. selected to participate in a simulated microgravity challenge at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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Avianca Holdings And CAE Establish Joint Venture

Will Train All Of Avianca’s Pilots As Well As Offer Training In Colombia To Other Airlines In The Region

An agreement has been signed forming a joint venture between Avianca Holdings S.A. and CAE for training services, including full-flight simulator training for commercial aviation pilots in Colombia. In addition, as part of a 15-year exclusive training agreement, Avianca will conduct all its pilot training at the Avianca-CAE joint venture. The equally-owned joint venture will also offer training in Colombia to airlines in the region. The creation of this joint venture was approved in May by Colombia’s Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC).

All-Systems-Go For Swoop's June 20 Inaugural Flight

Receives Air Operators Certificate Approval From Transport Canada

Swoop has officially been granted its air operating certificate (AOC) approval by Transportation Canada. With Swoop's inaugural flight from Hamilton, ON to Abbotsford, BC imminent, the past few days have been filled with milestone moments for Canada's first true ultra-low cost airline.

Airbus Inaugurates Hamburg’s Fourth A320 Family Production Line

Key Enabler In Airbus’ Single-Aisle Ramp-Up

Airbus has inaugurated the fourth Hamburg A320 Family production line. Making use of digital technologies and a more flexible industrial set-up, the innovative state-of-the-art line is a key enabler for ramping up the single aisle program to 60 aircraft per month by mid-2019.

K State Adds Graduate Certificate In UAS Information Assurance

Courses Will Be Offered Online Beginning This Fall

Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is expanding its program options with a new offering for individuals interested in cybersecurity of unmanned aircraft systems.

Chambliss Trains For Red Bull Air Racing Using Hot Air Balloons

Pilot Prepping For Next Races In The Series

Air racing is, by any estimation, a specialized skill, and one that required a lot of training. But training for a pylon race like the Red Bull Air Race Championship could be challenging because of a lack of pylons around which to fly.

London Gatwick Takes Investment To Over $4 Billion

Implements New New Five-Year Plan Anticipated For Airline Growth

Gatwick expects to continue growing its long-haul operation and predicts that passenger numbers will increase to nearly 53 million by 2023. The airport is committed to exploring how to grow sustainably, while supporting the local and national economy, improving facilities and continuing to transform services for passengers.

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K2 Unmanned Systems Partners With Robotic Skies

Will Provide A 'Full Customer Service Experience'

K2 Unmanned Systems, Inc, a U.S. commercial drone manufacturer, flight ops, and training company, has announced their partnership with Robotic Skies to provide K2 customers the complete customer service experience.

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Re-Generatively Cooled RL10 Thrust Chamber Assembly Tested

Validates 3-D Printing Techniques, According To Aerojet Rocketdyne

Aerojet Rocketdyne recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing a series of hot-fire tests of an advanced, next-generation RL10 engine thrust chamber design that was built almost entirely using additive manufacturing; commonly known as 3-D printing.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.18.18): Knot (kt)

Knot (kt) Standard unit of speed in aviation and marine transportation, equivalent to one nautical mile per hour. One knot equals 1.1515 mph, and one nautical mile equals 6,080 feet. The word “knot” replaces “nautical miles per hour”, and one should never say for example “60 knots per hour”.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.18.18)

Aero Linx: American Yankee Association The purpose of this organization shall be to bring together in good fellowship those who share a common bond of affection and interest in the American Yankee, Model AA-1, and its descendants, Models AA-1A, 1B, 1C, 5, 5A, 5B, GA-7, AG5B and Tiger aircraft. Furthermore, it is to provide a forum for owners and pilots of Grumman American aircraft to exchange information on parts and aircraft availability and to further the education and exchange of methods, ideas and modifications concerning the operation, maintenance and characteristics of these aircraft.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.18.18)

“It is such an honor to enjoy the continued support of Tuskegee Airmen Charles McGee and George Hardy. For years these gentleman have lent their support to help us create a meaningful educational outreach program to tell the story of perseverance of their fellow Tuskegee Airmen. Having them join us at AirVenture is a privilege and we hope their presence makes a lasting impact on the families that come visit our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit.” Source: CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader Doug Rozendaal, discussing plans by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, to have Tuskegee Airmen Col. Charles McGee and Lt. Col. George Hardy join them as special guests at EA

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