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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (05.02.23): Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) GNSS refers collectively to the worldwide positioning, navigation, and timing determination capability available from one or more satellite constellations. A GNSS constellation may be augmented by ground stations and/or geostationary satellites to improve integrity and...

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Airborne-NextGen 05.02.23: Virgin Orbit, DJI Ag-Drones, Joby-Toyota

Also: Reliable Robotics, GAMA, GE-25M Drones, Teal 2 UAS The unsecured creditors of Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson’s imperiled Virgin Orbit have prevailed upon a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject the satellite launch concern’s request to access nearly $32-million in...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (05.02.23)

Aero Linx: The Alaska Airmen's Association The Alaska Airmen's Association includes over 2,000 members—we are one of the largest General Aviation communities in the country. We strive to promote aviation, enhance safety and support initiatives that benefit pilots and grow...

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Airborne 04.26.23: Aldrin Promoted, PS Engineering, Gustnado v Flt School

Also: Mavic 3 Pro Cinematic Drone, 350,000 Traps, “No Credible Evidence” of UFOs, Ingenuity's 50th Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Buzz Aldrin—Apollo 11 lunar module pilot and the second man, after Apollo 11 mission commander Neil Armstrong, to walk on...

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Airborne 04.25.23: Genesys IFR Helis, Aspen Update, True Blue Power

Also: MKC Gustnado, Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight, WWII B-24 Pilot Found, AEA-LIVE Continues Genesys Aerosystems is working jointly with Airbus Helicopters for the development of IFR capabilities for the single-engine H125. The Genesys Helicopter Suite will be certified to allow...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.02.23)

"At that point, with extremely limited time and information, he [the air traffic controller] did everything within his power by issuing an alert about the impending collision only two seconds after he heard the inbound Cessna's call... The primary purpose...

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Airborne-Flight Training 04.27.23: DSU Expands, School Planes Trashed, Allegiant

Also: Nolen to Step Down, Copa Airlines, KY Mechanics School, GA Awards A new partnership is bringing helicopter training to Delaware State University’s (DSU) Aviation program. Delaware State university President Tony Allen and Deputy Commanding General Amanda Azubuike of the...

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FAA Releases Airspace Blueprint for Air Taxis

Developed with NASA, Industry Stakeholders. Expected to establish corridors to manage high number of air taxis.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.29.23)

“The aircraft owners and customers we fly engage our pilots in conversations every day, including about their jobs and a wide variety of other topics. It is only natural that they would ask us for basic information about our current...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (04.29.23)

Aero Linx: The National Waco Club The National Waco Club is recognized as the oldest “Type Club” in the United States. Membership is open to anyone with a love for Waco airplanes, be it a current owner, former owner, employee,...

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