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Aircraft Manufacturer Delivers 65 Agricultural Aircraft in 2023

Embraer’s Agricultural Aviation Division delivered 65 Ipanema airplanes in 2023, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. As a result, in December, the company reached the milestone of 1,600 units produced and delivered over the aircraft’s five decades of uninterrupted production.

Since the launch of the new version of the EMB-203 model in 2020, the company has seen continuous growth in sales and plans to increase production to 70 planes this year.

“Agribusiness has a significant positive impact on Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and we are very pleased to see how the Ipanema has contributed to the sector’s high productivity, efficiency, and sustainability,” says Sany Onofre, Manager of Embraer’s Ipanema Program.

As the leader in the Brazilian aerial applications market, the Ipanema brings innovations and improvements that increase robustness with low operating costs and carbon emissions. The Ipanema is the only agricultural airplane certified and produced in series to fly on ethanol, a renewable energy source that provides increased power to the aircraft’s engine.

 About Embraer

A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales.

Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.

Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high- value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

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Director of Aviation Sciences Institute of Southeastern Oklahoma State University Releases The Complete G1000: A Pilot’s Handbook

Sentia Publishing is proud to announce the release of “The Complete G1000: A Pilot’s Handbook” written and illustrated by author Michael G. Gaffney who is the Director of Aviation Sciences Institute of Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Abstract

The Complete Garmin G1000: A Pilot’s Handbook is a work of passion following nineteen years of development and 9 releases by the author to keep up with Garmin as they have continued to improve upon the de facto standard in general aviation aircraft avionics. This book was designed to be a flight training textbook but reads in a smooth and flowing manner making it an easy read for the pilot in training. The book consists of fourteen scenario based and illustrated chapters loaded with the author’s experience using the G1000 in a wide variety of aircraft platforms. The author leads the pilot on a step-by-step journey using the system in both VFR and IFR conditions. The chapters are full of advice from the experience of a seasoned flight instructor and A&P mechanic. Each chapter concludes with a scenario-based quiz helping the pilot determine if they are ready to proceed to the next chapter. This book is available in paperback and e-book format with a Kindle version being released soon. This is a must read for anybody learning to fly the G1000 cockpit avionics system. It is available on Amazon or on the Sentia Publishing site at https://sentiapublishing.com/the-complete-garmin-g1000-a-pilots-handbook-gaffney-online-textbook/

About the Author

Michael Gaffney is the Director of Aviation at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. With an industry background in aviation education, automation technology integration, and quality process management, he is a Gold Seal Master Flight and Ground Instructor, an ATP rated pilot, and an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic with over 4,500 flight hours in 46 aircraft types spanning over 47 years. He was recognized as the “National Flight Instructor of the Year” by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2007 and presented the 2007 “Flight Training Excellence Award” by the National Aviation Transportation Association (NATA). He has earned the industry designation of Master Certificated Flight Instructor (MCFI) every year since 2006 and was awarded Emeritus status in 2018 for lifetime aviation achievement. His articles on Technically Advanced Aircraft and aviation safety have appeared in many publications including FAA News and AOPA Flight Training magazine. His publications and articles have been used as reference by pilots all over the world.

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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE’s CEO Marc Parent to be Inducted as a Living Legend of Aviation

CAE President and Chief Executive Officer Marc Parent will be inducted as a Living Legend of Aviation during the organization’s annual gala on January 19, 2024. The Living Legends of Aviation are individuals who are recognized for their exceptional contribution to the field. This year’s other Living Legend inductees will include Prince Harry (The Duke of Sussex), Fred George (a U.S. Navy pilot and world-renowned aviation writer), and Steve Hinton (an American aviator who held a world-speed record from 1979 to 1989).

“For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about aviation and driven by the desire to make the world safer. I feel humbled to be joining the ranks of some of the most iconic figures of this industry,” said Marc Parent. “In the same way that I have been influenced by the Living Legends who came before me, I hope the stories of today’s aviation leaders inspire the next generation to take to the skies and become the Living Legends of tomorrow.”

Throughout a career spanning more than 40 years, Marc has helped shape the aerospace industry in Canada and around the world. At just 17, he earned his private pilot’s licence, two years before his driver’s permit. Marc graduated from Mechanical Engineering at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in 1984 and joined Canadair as an engineer on the Challenger and Canadair Regional Jet programs. From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Parent held numerous executive positions within Bombardier Aerospace, leading a number of facilities and product lines. He ran operations for Bombardier’s de Havilland site in Toronto. Later, he held the position of Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Operations, with responsibilities encompassing Learjet facilities in Wichita, Kansas, and Tucson, Arizona. In 2004, he returned to Montreal as Vice President and General Manager of the Challenger 300, 604, and 850/870 programs as well as the CRJ 200 Regional Aircraft product line.

Marc joined CAE in 2005 and became President and CEO in 2009. He has led the company to grow beyond simulation products to become the largest provider of civil aviation training services worldwide, and a global leader in training and mission support solutions for defence and security forces. Under his leadership, CAE has transformed into a tech leader, bringing the digital and physical worlds closer together through cutting-edge technology.

Committed to accelerating the development and safe adoption of world-changing innovations, Marc led CAE to become the first Canadian aerospace company to be carbon-neutral in 2020. Looking toward the future, Marc is continuing on his quest to make the aerospace industry more efficient, greener, and safer than ever before.

Marc’s impact was recognized in 2020 when he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest honour. In 2022, Marc was inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, named an Industry Leader of the Year by the Living Legends of Aviation, and won Aviation Week’s Philip J. Klass Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Marc is an active pilot holding an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) from Transport Canada. He currently resides in Montreal, Canada, and has three grown children. For his complete biography, click here.

About Living Legends of Aviation

The “Living Legends of Aviation” are a group of over 100 remarkable people of extraordinary accomplishment in aviation. The Legends are aviation entrepreneurs, innovators, astronauts, industry leaders, record breakers, pilots that have become celebrities and celebrities that have become pilots. They gather each year to celebrate individual accomplishments and advancements during aviation’s second century. The event is produced by Kiddie Hawk Air Academy, an organization that educates and sparks children’s interest in aviation.

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Italian Technical Institute Invests in New Simulator Manufactured by ELITE Simulation Solutions

Situated in the region of Calabria, Italy, the “Institute of Higher Education – IIS Augusto Righi” was founded back in 1964 and named after the famous physicist Augusto Righi (1850 – 1920). He researched mainly the phenomena of electrostatics and electromagnetism.

As part of their educational degree, the young students at “IIS A. Righi” take part in several aeronautical courses which so far have been covered by very simplified simulator devices (mainly a gaming chair and a screen). With the brand-new S311 G1000 Eco Flyer, the “IIS A. Righi” has now taken the right step into the future. “This is a huge benefit for the Institute and for our students”, as institute’s director Daniela Musarella told the local Italian press. The device is located in their newly built Aviation Laboratory.

Thanks to the curved visual screen and the dynamic control loading on the yoke the students are now in a position of coming much closer to real flying than before. The possibility of changing between SEP and MEP aircraft models adds even more extra value to the device. It’s main aircraft type at the “ISS A. Righi” will be the Beechcraft Baron B58.

René Huddlestone, sales manager at ELITE is pleased about sustaining the Italian Higher Educational market and says: “Obviously many Italian educators have now realized that only high quality products – such as our S311 G1000 Eco Flyer – can match the high expectations of today’s students.”

The S311 G1000 Eco Flyer comes with a touchscreen Instructor station, curved screen, pre-configured ELITE computers and free technical support plus two year warranty. It is an Approved Advanced Training Device (AATD).

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Newton Flight Academy Opens Flight Simulator Facility at Turkey’s Istanbul Airport

The new branch of the Newton Flight Academy was opened at iGA Istanbul Airport in cooperation with Boeing, iGA Istanbul Airport, FIRST Scandinavia, and Bilim Kahraman (Science Heroes) Association.

The event was attended by key figures, including Istanbul Airport Civil Administrative Officer İlker Haktankaçmaz and US Consul General in Istanbul Julie Eadeh. İGA Deputy Chief Executive Selahattin Bilgen expressed satisfaction with hosting the collaborative project, emphasizing the goal of fostering young people’s love for the aviation industry and integrating İGA Istanbul Airport as a global hub for aviation human resource development.

İGA Deputy Chief Executive Selahattin Bilgen said: We believe that Newton Flight Academy is an integrative project for İGA Istanbul Airport, which we position as the center of aviation in Turkey and the world. Thus, as a leading airport in aviation, I believe that we play an important role in raising and training the human resources needed by the sector. This In terms of the last two years, we have opened our doors to more than a thousand intern students on an annual basis and recently we had the pride of being the ‘Private Sector Organization Offering the Most Internship Opportunities’ in our country. Thanks to this strong step we took with our sector stakeholders, we have become not only an airport but also a global transfer and meeting center. We show once again that İGA Istanbul Airport approaches Turkey and our society with a service approach beyond borders.”

“We continue to invest in Turkey’s human resources in the aviation field,” added Bilgen.

Boeing Turkey and Central Asia General Manager Ayşem Sargın said: “In 2024, we plan to take our Newton Mobile Science Workshop to the regions where young people affected by the earthquake live, in cooperation with Turkish Airlines. We are happy to carry our activities in this field even further with the opening of the Newton Flight Academy. We will entrust the new century of the Republic to our young people and Turkey’s growing We would like to thank İGA Istanbul Airport, FIRST Scandinavia and Science Heroes Association for their contributions to this project for the future of the aviation industry. Within the framework of the Boeing Turkey National Aviation Plan, which we started to implement in 2017, we are investing in Turkey’s human resources in the aviation field with many of our projects, including the Newton Flight Academy. We continue to do so. I believe that the flight simulators and training modules at Newton Flight Academy will inspire our students and increase the contribution of Turkish youth in meeting the human resources needed by the rapidly growing aviation industry.”

Per-Arild Konradsen, CEO and Founder of FIRST Scandinavia, said: “We hope that this project will open new horizons for children and young people.”

Chairman of the Board of Science Heroes Association, Prof. Dr. Sıddıka Semahat Demir, said: “Newton Flight Academy Istanbul, in cooperation with Boeing, İGA Istanbul Airport and FIRST Scandinavia, is the second leg of a unique initiative that will introduce secondary and high school students to aviation-focused STEM experience. We believe that this project will inspire our young people to have a career in aviation and STEM fields. As the Science Heroes Association, we are very excited and proud of the Newton Flight Academy Istanbul, which we were able to offer to young people in Turkey with our valuable partners. We hope that this project, which was implemented on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Turkey, will open new horizons for children and young people.”

Implemented by the Science Heroes Association with the backing of Boeing and hosted by İGA, the Newton Flight Academy, conceived by FIRST Scandinavia, a Norwegian non-governmental organization, conducts activities aimed at students aged 11-18. The academy, located at İGA, features a total of 6 flight simulators, comprising 3 full-motion and 3 fixed simulators akin to those employed in professional training, alongside a designated laboratory area. It provides students with a hands-on learning experience, allowing them to grasp fundamental flight principles. The curriculum covers mathematical calculations, navigation, meteorology, aerodynamics, and biofuels, aligning with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) framework. The program encourages students to collaboratively plan and execute flights using specially designed training modules and simulators.

Originating in Bodo, Norway, in 2016, the Newton Flight Academy expanded to Glasgow, Scotland, in the past year and recently to Beijing, China. Over the years, these academies, visited by over 24 thousand individuals and offering flight training from 2016 to 2022, continue to broaden access to aviation-focused STEM education and hands-on flight simulator experiences. The most recent addition in Istanbul ensures that more young people gain exposure to this unique learning opportunity.

Source: Anadolu Agency
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Boeing Concludes Inaugural Pilot Roundtable for India and South Asia

Boeing successfully hosted the inaugural Pilot Roundtable in India, a two-day event that drew active participation from the pilot community across India and the South Asian region, featuring delegates from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Representing a unique gathering of diverse airline pilots within the region, the event served as an unparalleled platform fostering discussions between India’s pilot community and Boeing’s expert panel. It facilitated the exchange of industry-leading best practices in commercial aviation, focusing on safety, efficiency, and innovation.

“The Pilot Roundtable underscores Boeing’s commitment to supporting the expansion of the civil aviation sector, meeting the demand for pilots and technicians, and fostering self-reliance in the Indian aerospace and defence ecosystem,” said Ryan Weir, vice president, Commercial Sales and Marketing for India, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

The inaugural in-person India Pilot Roundtable follows two successful virtual editions in 2021 and 2022, signifying a significant shift towards more direct and impactful engagements. The sessions focused on achieving efficient flight operations through the implementation of Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) / Evidence-Based Training (EBT), optimizing fuel burn during flight operations, and exploring the potential of Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP AR) technology to alleviate airspace congestion. These discussions provide a crucial advantage for India’s rapidly growing aviation sector.

“A safe aerospace system ensures that commercial aviation can make good on its promise of improving people’s lives and supporting economic growth,” said Captain Karsten Liljegren, director of Global Operations Support at Boeing. “We are pleased to support the policymakers and leaders in the Indian and South Asian region as they continue investing in efforts to strengthen aerospace safety and efficiency.”

India’s commercial aviation market is expected to become the third largest in the world by 2041, and is projected to receive over 90% of South Asia’s airplane deliveries, requiring over 2,400 new aircraft, while its cargo market is set to expand significantly, with the fleet growing from 15 to 80 airplanes by 2042, driving a $135 billion demand for commercial services. Boeing’s 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts demand in South Asia for 37,000 pilots and 38,000 maintenance technicians over the next 20 to meet industry needs, driven primarily from growing demand in India. Boeing recently announced a $100 million investment in infrastructure and programs to train pilots in India, which will support India’s need for new pilots over the next 20 years.

About Boeing in India

Boeing is focused on delivering value to Indian customers with advanced technologies and is committed to creating sustainable value in the Indian aerospace sector – developing local suppliers, and shaping academic and research collaborations with Indian institutions. Boeing has strengthened its supply chain with more than 300 local companies in India and a joint venture to manufacture fuselages for Apache helicopters and vertical fin structures for the 737 family of airplanes. Annual sourcing from India stands at over $1 billion. Boeing currently employs over 6,000 people in India, and more than 13,000 people work with its supply chain partners. Boeing’s employee efforts and country-wide engagement serve communities and citizenship programs to inspire change and make an impact on more than 500,000 lives.

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US Air Force Announces Retention Bonus of up to $600,000

The Air Force recently announced the opening of two Regular Air Force FY24 Aviation Bonus programs – the FY24 Experienced Aviator Retention Incentive, formerly known as the Aviation Bonus, and the FY24 Demonstration Bonus.

Eligible active-duty aviators have until Aug. 1, 2024, to apply for EARI and the FY24 Demonstration Bonus; however, the program eligibility window will close early if the budgetary maximum number of contracts are met before Aug. 1.

Additionally, eligible Guard and Reserve aviators continue to have until Dec. 31, 2023, to apply for the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve’s current 2023 Aviation Bonus programs.

EARI builds upon the previous years’ offers to deliberately shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training, and mission readiness requirements to maintain the lethality of the force. Information will be announced separately in the future regarding the Reserve Component offering the FY24 EARI.

“In today’s strategic environment, the requirement to preserve critical skills in our Air Force has never been more important,” said Maj. Gen. Adrian Spain, Director of Training and Readiness, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at Headquarters, Air Force. “Specifically, aviation-related skillsets, formed through the crucible of combat and daily execution of high-intensity operations, is the foundation necessary to continue to effectively deliver warfighting capability to the Joint Force and the American people. Retaining these professional aviators’ experience and expertise within the Total Force is imperative in order to outpace future challenges that may emerge throughout the spectrum of conflict.”

EARI, combined with the Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Bonus, offers specific rated officers with experience in flying critical weapon systems, both monetary and non-monetary incentives to extend their service commitment.  The monetary options range from $15,000 per year to $50,000 per year for contracts ranging from three to 12 years of additional service.  Non-monetary options continue to include an assignment of choice, assignment declination, or remain in place.

EARI will be available for RegAF, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve rated officers. However, the Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program will be only available to select RegAF rated officers.

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