![]() John describes the process he employed in designing and developing the Synergy. John McGinnis is founder and CEO of Synergy Aircraft LLC, a seed-stage company developing a quiet, roomy, fuel-efficient aircraft using advanced aeronautical and manufacturing technologies. In the news, we look at airliner nose strikes, new security measures at airports worldwide, the credibility of United Airlines top management, the A330neo maiden flight, and the passing of aviation journalist Ben Sandilands. The founder and CEO of Synergy Aircraft describes the unique personal airplane he is developing. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:43:43 - 47.5MB) This entry was posted in Episodes and tagged air racing, Boom Supersonic, GAO, NCAA, security, Singapore, Southwest on Octoby maxflight. NBAA honors pilots who landed Citation after dual flameouts Redbird Migration 2020, a free virtual flight training conference Wed, Oct 21, 2020, 09:00 AM – Thu, Oct 22, 2020, 05:00 PM, America/Chicago Time. New England Air Museum, restoring the Burnelli CBY-3. Twelve teams have formed from nine countries: the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, Ukraine, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Air Race E says pilots will fly in fields of eight electric-powered aircraft, wingtip-to-wingtip, at 280 mph 10 meters above the ground, over a 1.5-kilometer oval circuit. Video: XB-1 Supersonic Rollout, hosted by Boom Founder and CEO Blake Scholl.Īll-electric aircraft racing league announcedĪn all-electric aircraft racing league is being formed and they plan to start racing in 2022. A step in that development is the XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft, frequently called the “Baby Boom.” Boom Rolls Out Its XB-1 “Baby Boom” Supersonic Demonstrator Jetīoom Supersonic is working toward the 55-seat supersonic airliner called the Overture. Reservations for October 24th and 25th sold out in 30 minutes. Singapore Airlines converted two Airbus A380 planes parked at Changi Airport into restaurants. See: H.R.8532 – To establish the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Grounded airline planes turned into pop-up restaurants sell out in 30 minutes The NCAA “would create an independent center to facilitate collaboration among commercial, general, and military aviation sectors to address the mounting workforce challenges facing the industry.” More than 130 organizations representing all segments of aviation support the legislation, including AOPA. Congress that would create a National Center for the Advancement of Aviation (NCAA). Two bipartisan bills have been introduced in the U.S. Momentum grows for creation of National Center for the Advancement of Aviation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the industry to burn $77 billion in cash in the second half of 2020. ‘The worst is not behind any airline’: Qatar Airways CEO warns more collapses coming for industryįorty-three commercial airlines have folded so far this year. Winter is coming for the world’s airlinesīloomberg says that “the worst period for the aviation industry is probably ahead of it, rather than behind.” Carriers have been using their bank balances, government bailout money, and some cost-cutting measures. The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is concerned that the across-the-board reduction and force majeure clauses could allow the airline to furlough pilots anyway. ![]() Management proposed a 10% pay cut for pilots, but the pilot’s union is balking. Southwest Airlines has never had a furlough and the company is trying to avoid that for 2021. Southwest pilots’ union pushes back on 10% pay cut proposal Listen to the GAO podcast episode Watchdog Report, Protecting Air Travel from Cyberthreats. But evolving cyber threats and increasing connectivity between airplanes and other systems could put future flight safety at risk if the FAA doesn’t prioritize oversight… We recommended that the FAA strengthen cybersecurity oversight for airplanes.” The GAO says, “Airplane manufacturers have cybersecurity controls in place and there haven’t been reports of successful cyberattacks on commercial airplane IT systems to date. On Oct 9, 2020, the Government Accountability Office issued a report, FAA Should Fully Implement Key Practices to Strengthen Its Oversight of Avionics Risks. Aviation News Computers Aboard Airliners Vulnerable to Hacking, Watchdog Says The GAO issues aircraft cybersecurity recommendations, the Southwest pilot’s union balks at a pay cut, some think commercial aviation hasn’t seen the worst of it yet, Congress looks to establish the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation, Singapore Airlines has a new use for idled A380 aircraft, the Boom Supersonic XB-1 demonstrator rolls out, and an all-electric airplane racing league is announced. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:23:08 - 38.1MB)
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