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January 07, 2020

Airborne-Unmanned 01.07.20: Remote ID, Drone ‘Squadron’, Pegasus Mini

Also: AUVSI Supports NPRM, Milestone Drone Delivery, NBAA Comments, Leonardo M-40 Target Drone

The FAA has announced a proposed rule that would continue the safe integration of UAS, commonly called drones, into the nation’s airspace by requiring them to be identifiable remotely. “Remote ID technologies will enhance safety and security by allowing the FAA, law enforcement, and Federal security agencies to identify drones flying in their jurisdiction,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The FAA will seek input on the NPRM for Remote Identification (Remote ID) of UAS.

Airborne-Unmanned 01.07.20: Remote ID, Drone ‘Squadron’, Pegasus Mini

Also: AUVSI Supports NPRM, Milestone Drone Delivery, NBAA Comments, Leonardo M-40 Target Drone

The FAA has announced a proposed rule that would continue the safe integration of UAS, commonly called drones, into the nation’s airspace by requiring them to be identifiable remotely. “Remote ID technologies will enhance safety and security by allowing the FAA, law enforcement, and Federal security agencies to identify drones flying in their jurisdiction,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The FAA will seek input on the NPRM for Remote Identification (Remote ID) of UAS. In the coming days, it will be accompanied by a 60-day comment period to receive public feedback and help the FAA develop a final rule to enhance safety in the skies over the US

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Robotic Research To Unveil Pegasus Mini At CES 2020

Said To Be The First Football-Size Transformable Drone

Robotic Research LLC, a leading provider of autonomy and robotic technologies to commercial and federal customers, will be debuting a new football-size transformable drone, the Pegasus Mini, at CES 2020. The Mini is a smaller version of the original Pegasus, introduced in August, which established a new category of transformable unmanned autonomous vehicles (hybrid unmanned aircraft system/unmanned ground vehicle) that both drive on land and fly.

Six S-64 Air Crane Helicopters Continue Fight In Australia

Wildfires Continue To Burn Into The New Year

Erickson is continuing to fight the devastating Australian bushfires into the new year armed with Six Air Crane helicopters. As of Thursday, January 2nd, New South Wales declared a 7-day state of emergency as Australia's deadly bushfires rage.

StandardAero, Thales Team To Certify Autopilot System For Light Helicopters

System Will Initially Be Certified For Installation On The Airbus Helicopters AS350 Platform

StandardAero and Thales announced recently signed teaming agreement formalizing a mutual commitment for developing and certifying an advanced autopilot system for the light helicopter market. The system will initially be certified for installation on the popular Airbus Helicopters AS350 platform.

Canada Announces Appointment To The ICAO

Captain Claude Hurley Is Canada's New Permanent Representative

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Canada's Minister of Transport, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced the appointment of Captain Claude Hurley as Canada's new Permanent Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), effective immediately.

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Elon Musk to Keynote Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium

Will Participate In A Fireside Chat With Gen. John W. 'Jay' Raymond

Elon Musk, SpaceX's Chief Engineer, will participate in a fireside chat with Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, during the Air Force Association's 2020 Air Warfare Symposium, Feb. 26 – 28.

New Phone Drone Looking For Backers

FPQ-1 Flying Phone In The Concept Stage On Indiegogo

Leshtronix Corp., (Neil J. Lesher) has designed a unique hardware platform which enables people to experience hands-free communication, picture and video functionality using a compact, durable and foldable drone.

Swoop Celebrates Its Two-Millionth Traveller

Milestone Reached In Less Than Two Years Of Operation

Over the weekend, Swoop, Canada's ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., announced that it has carried two million travellers since its first flight took off in June 2018. To commemorate this milestone achievement, Swoop presented an unsuspecting guest with a round-trip flight to anywhere Swoop flies. The lucky traveller, Travis Pickering, was surprised by Swoop on-board a flight from Edmonton International Airport (EIA) to McCarran International Airport with his wife and two children.

Delta FAs Sue Over 'Toxic' Uniforms

Employees Say Clothing Is Linked To Multiple Health Issues

Uniforms created for Delta Airlines flight attendants and other employees by fashion designer Zac Posen in 2016 are the subject of a lawsuit filed by more than 500 of the airline's employees who say the clothing has made them sick.

Airbus Teams Up With Aston Martin To Launch The ACH130

Aston Martin Edition Helicopter Designed For Owners Who Want To Fly Their Own Aircraft

ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is the first offering from the recently-announced partnership between Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters. Four unique Aston Martin signature designs available.

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Airborne 01.06.20: Evolution E5 Upgrade, Super Bowl TFR, FSANA 2020

Also: Master Instructors, Base Jumper Rescue, FAA v Nantucket Express, Rolls-Royce Pearl 15

Aspen Avionics has announced new features and functions for the E5 EFI. When introduced in 2018, the Evolution E5 EFI combined an attitude indicator plus DG/CDI into a single display. Aspen has since responded with a new software release for those who prefer a more traditional HSI. Aircraft owners who already own Aspen’s Evolution E5 can update their current display through an Aspen authorized dealer who will enter the change with a logbook entry. New E5 displays will begin shipping immediately with the HSI

Airborne-Unmanned 12.24.19: Skyryse Flight Stack, AFRL LEAP, New FAA MOUs

Also: Airmen Certificate Testin, Unmanned BVLOS Operations, UAV Turbines, OSU Drone Grant

Skyryse has unveiled the Skyryse Flight Stack, a suite of automation technologies that will help the company make safe urban flight mainstream. The Skyryse Flight Stack comprises technology that automates flight in FAA-approved helicopters, safety and communication systems, and a network of smart helipads to ultimately create a new transportation system in the sky. The company also demonstrated the Flight Stack in action, completing a fully autonomous flight – without a pilot's hands on the controls or remote

AEA's Avionics Technician Apprenticeship Program Receives DOL Approval

Offers A Competency-Based Occupational Framework That Meets Industry Standards

The United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship recently approved the avionics technician apprenticeship program that was created by the Aircraft Electronics Association and submitted through its partnership with the Urban Institute. The apprenticeship program offers a competency-based occupational framework that meets industry standards.

Bell Reveals The City Of The Future At CES 2020

Showcasing The Evolution Of The Bell Nexus ... The Bell Nexus 4EX

Bell Textron has presented a vivid look into the future of the smart city ecosystem at CES 2020. The Bell Nexus air taxi and the Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) – both groundbreaking technologies – will coexist to move people, products and information across connected cities.

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Pentagon And Lockheed Martin Sign 2020 F-35 Sustainment Contract

Supports Current Fleet And Builds Enterprise Capacity For The Future

The F-35 Joint Program Office has awarded the Lockheed Martin industry team a $1.9 billion contract to support operations and sustainment of the global F-35 fleet, while improving mission readiness and further reducing costs.

Aeromexico Announces Compensation Agreement With Boeing

Latest Fallout From The Grounding Of The 737 MAX

Grupo Aeromexico has recently reached a confidential compensation agreement with The Boeing Company to mitigate Aeromexico's costs arising from the temporary grounding of the airline's Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

TM-1 Thunder Mustang Down In California

Pilot Fatally Injured When The Plane Impacted Terrain And Caught Fire

A plane identified by the FAA as a home-built TM-1 Thunder Mustang went down Saturday in Los Angeles County, CA, resulting in the fatal injury of the pilot of the aircraft.

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch Sets Space Endurance Record

Is Now The Woman To Have Spent The Most Time In Space On A Single Flight

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch set a record for the longest continuous single spaceflight by a woman on December 28, according to NASA. On that date, Koch passed the record of former Station Commander Peggy Whitson, who spent 288 days in space. By the time she arrives back on Earth in February 2020, she will have spent 328 days in space.

Helicopter Association International Names James A. Viola As President And CEO

Matthew S. Zuccaro Announced His Retirement Last Fall

The Board of Directors of Helicopter Association International (HAI) has named James A. Viola as the organization’s next president and CEO effective Jan. 16, 2020. Viola replaces Matthew S. Zuccaro, who announced his retirement last fall.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.07.20)

"The avionics technician apprenticeship program offers a new career pathway where individuals can simultaneously earn a competitive wage, gain knowledge with structured learning and on-the-job training, and achieve industry-recognized credentials." Source: Mike Adamson, AEA president and chief executive officer.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.07.20): Known Traffic

With respect to ATC clearances, means aircraft whose altitude, position, and intentions are known to ATC.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.07.20)

Remote ID Proposal Outlaws Home-Built RC Aircraft

In an article posted to Facebook, software developer and RC aircraft enthusiast Patrick McKay writes that there is a myth that the FAA's proposed Remote ID rules for drones will leave homebuilt RC airplanes largely alone.

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