Airworthiness

A Seatbelt Saved The Life Of This Alaska Flight 1282 Passenger

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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SEATTLE, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuong Tran's life was saved by his seatbelt when the side of the aircraft he was on tore away leaving a door sized hole just in front of his Row 27 window seat on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. The plane rapidly decompressed as air rushed out of the hole, pulling on everything inside, including Tran and others nearby.

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  • SEATTLE, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuong Tran's life was saved by his seatbelt when the side of the aircraft he was on tore away leaving a door sized hole just in front of his Row 27 window seat on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 .
  • The plane rapidly decompressed as air rushed out of the hole, pulling on everything inside, including Tran and others nearby.
  • Tran's leg was jerked so violently that his foot was injured when it got trapped in the seat structure in front of him.
  • A door plug allows an emergency exit row door to be sealed up so that normal seating can be used.

INVICTA by Jetaire Selected by Canadian North and Nolinor Aviation as Preferred Ignition Mitigation Solution

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian North and Nolinor Aviation, two prominent Canadian airline operators, have recently selected INVICTA by Jetaire as their preferred ignition mitigation means and method of compliance to FAA airworthiness directive 2020-18-13. This strategic decision underscores both operators' commitment to meeting regulatory requirements for fuel tank safety well ahead of the upcoming 2026 mandatory timeline.

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  • FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian North and Nolinor Aviation, two prominent Canadian airline operators, have recently selected INVICTA by Jetaire as their preferred ignition mitigation means and method of compliance to FAA airworthiness directive 2020-18-13.
  • INVICTA by Jetaire is a cutting-edge ignition mitigation system that has garnered acclaim for its advanced technology and proven effectiveness in preventing ignition sources in aircraft fuel tanks.
  • Its adoption by Canadian North and Nolinor Aviation reflects their dedication to staying at the forefront of safety and innovation in the aviation industry.
  • The adoption of INVICTA by Canadian North and Nolinor Aviation marks a significant step in bolstering aviation safety and compliance within the Canadian aviation industry.

Matternet Receives First FAA Type Certification Amendment for its M2 Drone Delivery System

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Matternet, the developer of the world’s leading urban and suburban drone delivery system, today announced that the Matternet M2 drone has achieved approval for an amendment to its first-ever UAS Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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  • Matternet, the developer of the world’s leading urban and suburban drone delivery system, today announced that the Matternet M2 drone has achieved approval for an amendment to its first-ever UAS Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102809938/en/
    "We are thrilled with the FAA’s decision to grant this amendment, the first-ever to a UAS Type Certification," said Andreas Raptopoulos, Founder and CEO of Matternet.
  • In 2022, Matternet’s M2 drone became the first non-military unmanned aircraft to achieve Type Certification (September 2022) and Production Certification (November 2022) in the United States.
  • The aircraft underwent a rigorous evaluation process by the FAA, which resulted in the M2 drone proving to be airworthy and eligible for scaled commercial delivery operations.

After Archer Recently Received FAA Certificate Necessary To Begin Flying Midnight, It Continues Hitting Key Certification Milestones On Schedule As FAA Starts To Approve Midnight’s Certification Plans

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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These milestone achievements pave the way for Archer to start “for credit” testing of piloted Midnight aircraft, which is expected in early 2024.

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  • These milestone achievements pave the way for Archer to start “for credit” testing of piloted Midnight aircraft, which is expected in early 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816661718/en/
    Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft at the company's flight test facility in Salinas, CA.
  • The company is on schedule to hand off its Midnight aircraft to the U.S. Air Force by the end of this year or early in 2024.
  • With a range of up to 100 miles, Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time in between flights.

AIR Welcomes Matthew Smith as Director of Certification & Airworthiness

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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PARDES HANNA, Israel, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AIR, creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, today announced that it has brought on Matthew Smith as Director of Certification & Airworthiness. Smith brings with him over 30 years of demonstrated experience in aerospace, having played a pivotal role in the FAA certification of many new and novel aircraft.

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  • Smith's expertise and experience with FAA certification will help accelerate the certification of AIR's personal eVTOL vehicle, AIR ONE, as an everyday, viable option for transportation for the consumer market
    PARDES HANNA, Israel, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AIR , creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, today announced that it has brought on Matthew Smith as Director of Certification & Airworthiness.
  • Smith brings with him over 30 years of demonstrated experience in aerospace, having played a pivotal role in the FAA certification of many new and novel aircraft.
  • Prior to joining AIR, Smith managed the certification of multiple Department of Defense (DOD) aircraft, directed the engineering department at Gulfstream Aerospace, and also served as the lead FAA Organizational Delegation Authorization (ODA) administrator on the certification of numerous aircraft.
  • "I am thrilled to be coming onboard at AIR, where together with an exceptional team, we will propel the certification process of AIR's revolutionary vehicle, AIR ONE," said Smith.

MolyWorks Streamlines Production, Broadens Customer Offering with 3D Systems’ Direct Metal Printing Solution

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Metal additive manufacturing (AM) has become a trusted technology to create airworthy parts with reduced weight and improved performance.

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  • Metal additive manufacturing (AM) has become a trusted technology to create airworthy parts with reduced weight and improved performance.
  • As the producer of metal powder that is used to produce high-quality metal parts, MolyWorks needed an AM solution that seamlessly integrated with their workflow.
  • "The high-value applications we are addressing with additive manufacturing require us to have a metal 3D printing solution that can maintain a very low internal oxygen level,” said Devin Morrow, director of AM, MolyWorks.
  • Having this industry-leading solution in our facility is expanding our vision of what can be 3D printed in our processes.

Opening of Archival Displays to Accompany Walt Disney's Grumman Gulfstream I Airplane at The Palm Springs Air Museum

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Rarely exhibited items from the aircraft's interior will be on display to visitors at the Palm Springs Air Museum.

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  • Rarely exhibited items from the aircraft's interior will be on display to visitors at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
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    Walt Disney's Grumman Gulfstream I plane journeyed from D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim to Palm Springs, California last month.
  • The airplane, which is on a long-term loan, is now displayed alongside the Palm Springs Air Museum collection.
  • The Palm Springs Air Museum is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to Preserve, Educate and Honor.

Matternet Receives FAA Production Certificate for its M2 Drone Delivery System

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Matternet , the developer of the worlds leading drone delivery system, today announced that it has been granted a Production Certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Matternet M2 drone.

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  • Matternet , the developer of the worlds leading drone delivery system, today announced that it has been granted a Production Certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Matternet M2 drone.
  • Receiving an FAA Production Certificate is yet another milestone establishing Matternet as the first and currently only company able to produce certified delivery drone systems in the United States, said Andreas Raptopoulos, founder and CEO of Matternet.
  • For instance, the Matternet drone delivery system can enable the fast, on-demand and routine delivery of biological lab samples to offsite testing facilities.
  • In 2019, Matternet and UPS partnered to launch drone delivery services in the U.S. and together started the first revenue drone delivery operations in the U.S.

F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter Unveiling With Nighthawk Pilot Maj Gen Gregg "Beast" Feest, USAF, Ret.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly refurbished F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter will be unveiled at the Palm Springs Air Museum on Saturday November 12, 2022 at 1 PM. There will be a special ceremony to debut the aircraft on permanent loan from the United States Air Force. "This is the most comprehensive F-117 exhibit anywhere," said Museum Vice Chairman Fred Bell. "Exhibits and artifacts that further explain stealth technology are included. This is one of the most significant designs in US History."

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  • There will be a special ceremony to debut the aircraft on permanent loan from the United States Air Force.
  • "Exhibits and artifacts that further explain stealth technology are included.
  • Special Guest of Honor Maj Gen Greg "Beast" Feest (USAF, Ret) will speak.
  • Feest was the first pilot to fly combat missions in the F-117 during Operation Desert Storm and Panama.

Matternet M2 Drone Delivery System First to Achieve FAA Type Certification

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matternet, developer of the world's leading urban drone delivery system, today announced that the Matternet M2 drone has achieved Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As the first non-military unmanned aircraft to achieve Type Certification in the US, this gives Matternet a strong competitive advantage in the drone delivery market. The completion of the four-year rigorous evaluation by the FAA proves the safety and reliability of the M2 aircraft, a key step in scaling US commercial drone operations.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matternet , developer of the world's leading urban drone delivery system, today announced that the Matternet M2 drone has achieved Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • As the first non-military unmanned aircraft to achieve Type Certification in the US, this gives Matternet a strong competitive advantage in the drone delivery market.
  • "We are incredibly proud that Matternet M2 has met the very rigorous safety standards of the FAA and is the first drone delivery system to be Type Certified in the United States," said Andreas Raptopoulos, founder and CEO of Matternet.
  • In 2022, Matternet M2 became the first drone delivery system to achieve Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration in the US.