November 19, 2018 - No. 091 In This Issue Jet Aviation wins Asian Business Aviation Association award Paulding aviation academy plans encounter turbulence Unit removes time obstacle, student finishes course in 1 week West Star Aviation's Newly Expanded Chattanooga (CHA) Facility Celebrates Operational Milestones Rossiya Concentrates On Airbus Maintenance, Outsources Most Boeing Work New $80m passenger terminal opens at Seletar Airport Aviation unions support FAAN's proposed increase in passenger service charge US regulators scrutinize Boeing's 737 MAX after deadly Lion Air crash Industry Talks EVTOL With European Regulators FCC gives SpaceX green light for 7,518 new satellites Jet Aviation wins Asian Business Aviation Association award SINGAPORE, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Aviation won its fourth consecutive award for best aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider at the Asian Business Aviation Association's (AsBAA) 2018 "Icons of Aviation" event held in Hong Kong on November 10, 2018. The annual event recognizes and celebrates excellence in the business and general aviation industry in Asia. AsBAA also honored former Hawker Pacific CEO, Alan Smith, with the Lifetime Achievement award. Hawker Pacific was acquired in May 2018 by Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. The acquisition expands Jet Aviation's footprint and customer offerings across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. "It's a great honor to receive this award and have our MRO operations lauded by the industry," said John Riggir, vice president of Regional Operations and general manager of Jet Aviation's Singapore operations. "I am very proud of the team and pleased to see their collective efforts recognized. They give everything they have to ensure our customers remain safe and mobile. Their commitment to the highest standards is unwavering." "AsBAA once again organized a spectacular event to acknowledge the great efforts of so many dedicated business aviation professionals," said David Best, Jet Aviation's vice president of Business Development. "Today is a day on which we should all be proud of what we have achieved. Personally, I am delighted to see Alan recognized for his life's work and commitment to the business aviation industry. He's a true professional." Both Best and Riggir currently serve on AsBAA's Board of Governors. Jet Aviation will exhibit at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) in Dubai from December 10 to 12. Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics GD, +0.39% was founded in Switzerland in 1967 and is one of the leading business aviation services companies in the world. More than 4,800 employees cater to client needs from close to 50 facilities throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North America and the Caribbean. The company provides maintenance, completions and refurbishment, engineering, FBO and fuel services, along with aircraft management, charter services and personnel services. Jet Aviation's European and U.S. aircraft management and charter divisions jointly operate a fleet of some 300 aircraft. Please visit http://www.jetaviation.com/ and follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/jetaviation. More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com. https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/jet-aviation-wins-asian-business-aviation-association-award-2018-11-16 Back to Top Paulding aviation academy plans encounter turbulence A developer seeking to commercialize Paulding County's airport has filed a lawsuit against the Paulding airport authority, alleging the authority breached its contract and had concealed plans for an aviation academy announced by Gov. Nathan Deal in October. It's the latest in a series of lawsuits filed over the Paulding airport and efforts to attract airline flights. Deal last month flew to the Paulding airport to announce plans for a Chattahoochee Technical College facility to train aircraft mechanics there. The small general aviation airport sits about 38 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. The Paulding County Airport Authority and the developer that has a lease at the airport, Silver Comet Partners, have attempted for the last five years to move forward a plan to get certification for commercial flights and launch airline service. Yet they encountered powerful opposition, including from local residents who raised concerns about traffic and noise and criticized how the airport authority and county quietly developed plans to commercialize the airport, holding discussions in executive session closed to the public and only announcing the deals a year later. Also vociferously opposing the commercialization are Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and the City of Atlanta, which have interests in blocking competition to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. A series of lawsuits and legal challenges by residents and others have thwarted the commercialization effort so far. And the aviation academy appeared to further hamper the potential for commercialization. That's because Deal cited concerns about mixing airline service with an aircraft maintenance training facility. "I think the requirement of safety as it relates to a training facility where you're training mechanics such as this requires it be a general aviation airport," Deal said at the press conference announcing plans for the academy. The suit filed this month by Silver Comet alleges the Paulding airport authority acted in bad faith when it secretly helped develop plans for the aviation academy, working with state officials and the Paulding County Board of Commissioners. "The Airport Authority deliberately waited until the last possible moment to disclose to Silver Comet the proposed 'Aviation Academy,'" says the lawsuit filed by Silver Comet Partners. The airport authority moved to terminate Silver Comet's lease option rights to airport property, alleging the developer did not begin marketing the property as it was obligated to in the agreement. Silver Comet said it had begun marketing the airport but was "impeded in its good faith efforts by opposing forces secretly funded by Delta Air Lines, Inc. "The lawsuit also alleges the airport authority wanted to terminate Silver Comet's lease option rights because it was acting "in collaboration with the Paulding County Commission to prevent commercial passenger service at the Paulding County Airport. "That, according to Silver Comet, breaches the airport authority's obligation in a lease agreement to "use its best efforts" to get commercial airport certification. Paulding airport authority director Terry Tibbitts last month said the airport authority has "done everything the contract said we should do." Tibbitts this week declined to comment on the litigation. Silver Comet is seeking to recover its fees and expenses, and says in the lawsuit that the projected value of the Paulding airport with commercial passenger service "was estimated to be greater than $200 million." Silver Comet Partners, run by Brett Smith and his New York-based firm Propeller Investments, also cited other commercial airports that have aircraft maintenance training facilities, and separately alleged the airport authority violated the open records act by not producing documents Silver Comet had requested. Yet to be seen is what the next governor will do with funding for the academy and the terms for commercialization. Deal's administration had originally planned to include funding for the aviation academy in the state's amended budget next year. The governor then proposed to include funding for the aviation academy in a spending measure to be approved during a special session this week, but subsequently asked lawmakers to redirect the money to hurricane relief. The aviation academy could still be funded next year. https://www.ajc.com/business/paulding-aviation-academy-plans-encounter-turbulence/ornOE6yKDk1rgrT00DQJ1J/ Back to Top Unit removes time obstacle, student finishes course in 1 week SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Thirty-nine academic days. That's how long it takes most Airman to complete the avionics fundamentals course in the 365th Training Squadron. However, taking to heart the call of Air Education and Training Command Commander Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast that "time is no longer the constant," the unit helped one student complete it in a week. Admittedly, New Mexico Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Joshua Sandoval is not typical of most Airmen - but that is exactly the point. A 31-year-old native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandoval earned an aviation maintenance technology degree from Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell and has spent that past five years working as director of maintenance for the New Mexico State Police. He said he is licensed in airframe and aircraft power plants, and he wanted to be trained in the avionics aspects of aircraft maintenance to round out his expertise. He arrived at Sheppard AFB a few months ago to begin avionics training, electronic countermeasures, to be specific. Because of his advanced knowledge, he initially bypassed the fundamentals of avionics course. It was determined, however, that he still had to check off the box for the introductory course. Extenuating circumstances and cooperation between Active and Guard leadership resulted in Sandoval being able to fast-track the 39-academic-day course and 82 mandatory objectives in less than a week. "It's a lot," he said. "When everyone else gets to go on break, I don't. I'm reading. I'm still studying. It's information you have to retain for testing materials. It's long days and a lot of dedication." Sandoval said he was still required to do the same regular activities as other Airmen in training, such as physical training and troop formations. But it was a relationship of trust between him and leadership that enabled him to accomplish such a big task in such as short amount of time. His success, Sandoval said, also comes from the tremendous amount of support and understanding, which began with the unexpected decision to expedite his fundamentals of avionics training. That continued with the instructor cadre that worked with him during the process. "We always say back home that the Air Force is just a big family," he said. "This is showing me that's exactly what this is. They're willing to take care of their Airmen and do right by them and get them trained and active, productive Airmen." Master Sgt. Brion Kennedy, flight chief for the course, they have expedited the fundamentals course to some extent for cross-trainees from other career fields, but having a new Airman in training complete the course is rare and definitely a case-by-case situation. Sandoval's hard work and dedication proved there could be a more efficient and cost-effective manner of getting Airmen through the course. He said he can envision an online course that would enable Airmen in training to test out of some of the basic concepts until they reach a point that in-class instruction is needed for them to advance. "I don't think there is anything wrong with someone, who has a certain knowledge level, testing through the blocks and not being penalized if they can't pass," he said. "But everything they can pass through their knowledge and moving them to the next (block), if they can pass the first three blocks, I don't see making them sit through a class for no reason." Kennedy said that concept has been discussed, but he isn't sure how close they are to making it come to fruition. He said the goal is to make the fundamentals course more student-centered with instructors providing assistance and hands-on training along the way. Master Sgt. Brandon McCurdy, another flight chief and instructor supervisor for the course, said technical colleges throughout the country are using a modular classroom concept. He said the Air Force could see real gains through that model and sees a future for it in the service. Kennedy concluded the online, modular-style concept is one that could also safe the Air Force money. He said it costs the Air Force about $250 daily per Airmen while they are in technical training. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/300306/unit-removes-time-obstacle-student-finishes-course-1-week Back to Top West Star Aviation's Newly Expanded Chattanooga (CHA) Facility Celebrates Operational Milestones November 16, 2018 - West Star Aviation highlighted the new Paint and Maintenance Hangars at the Chattanooga facility Open House, November 7, 2018, attended by customers, vendors and employees. With over 300 people in attendance at the open house, including Mayor Jim Coppinger and Charles Wood, VP of Economic Development with the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce who both gave remarks at the open house, the expansion is a welcome addition to the local community. With the completion of these new facilities, West Star now occupies over 175,000 sq. ft. of space at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. "The open house was a great way to showcase our new facilities, and to demonstrate to our customers in this area of the country that we are continuing with our heritage of quality, world-class service," said Jim Rankin, CEO, West Star Aviation. The recently completed expansion includes a new 65,000 sq. ft. maintenance facility that includes 40,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, and over 25,000 sq. ft. of office and support space. This completion also includes a 45,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art paint facility that can accommodate the paint needs of most business aircraft flying today, including Gulfstream G550, Embraer Lineage, and Embraer Legacy 600. They have input their first customer paint & maintenance project at their newly expanded Chattanooga (CHA) facility. The first customer project to be completed will include a 3C Inspection, Service Bulletins, an avionics installation and a full paint job on a Falcon 2000. This project is anticipated for completion before Q1 of 2019. "We are pleased to have our first customer in service at the new expansion to our Chattanooga facility. This completed expansion provides our team the capacity to ensure we are working efficiently, and meeting deadlines to get our customers back in the air as quickly as possible," said Steve Goede, General Manager of West Star Aviation, Chattanooga https://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12436981/west-star-aviations-newly-expanded-chattanooga-cha-facility-celebrates-operational-milestones Back to Top Rossiya Concentrates On Airbus Maintenance, Outsources Most Boeing Work Russian aviation has developed fast and unevenly, with early commitments often determining the shape of maintenance departments. For example, St. Petersburg-based Rossiya Airlines now flies 29 A320-family jets, but even more Boeing aircraft: 16 737s, ten 777s and nine 747s. But historically, Rossiya operated more A320-family than Boeings. Therefore, its in-house maintenance has focused on the Airbus jets. During a reorganization of the airline in 2016, managers decided to outsource maintenance of 737-800s, 747-400s and 777-300s when the company began to operate these types. Nevertheless, Rossiya has expanded line maintenance on Boeing aircraft and opened several line stations for 737-800s. It has also decided to continue expanding the scope of Airbus fleet maintenance. Last month, the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority approved a program for six-year and 12-year checks on A319s, A320s and A321s, checks with include complex structural tasks. Currently, Rossiya is seeking to increase the number of these six- and 12-year checks it does in-house. Simultaneously, it wants to develop more capabilities for component maintenance and for repairing aircraft structural parts. At present the airline has about 720 people in maintenance and engineering, excluding its Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization, financial and contract staff. Maintenance done under EASA Part-145 involves 407 employees, of which 224 of them are certifying staff. Maintenance done in accordance with OTAR [Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements] Part-145 involves 425 employees, of which 227 are certifying. An additional 70 employees work at line stations at Rostov on Don, Adler/Sochi, Koltsovo and Orenberg. The airline want to expand MRO staff, but this can be challenging. The substantial growth of western-built jets in Russia in recent decades has led to a number of MRO centers for these aircraft in the country. "This has led to the formation of a competitive labor market," one Rossiya MRO manager says. "Domestic MRO centers, and sometimes foreign ones, are fighting for the opportunity to hire qualified Russian MRO specialists." https://www.mro-network.com/airlines/rossiya-concentrates-airbus-maintenance-outsources-most-boeing-work Back to Top New $80m passenger terminal opens at Seletar Airport SINGAPORE - All operations at Seletar Airport have moved to a new $80 million passenger terminal, pulling the shutters down on the old facility that started handling civil flights 50 years ago. The new terminal comprises one section for scheduled commercial flights and another for business aviation involving passengers travelling on chartered business flights and private jets. The business aviation wing opened on Monday (Nov 19), said Changi Airport Group (CAG), which manages both Changi and Seletar airports. From Dec 1, Seletar Airport will also handle all scheduled turboprop flights in Singapore, the airport operator said. Turboprops, which come with propellers, fly at lower altitudes, and are able to land at smaller airports with short runways, unlike most jet planes. Currently, only Malaysia's Firefly operates turboprops at Changi Airport. It offers 20 daily flights at Changi Airport - to and from Subang, Ipoh and Kuantan. But with two weeks to go before the move to Seletar, the airline has yet to inform its customers of the planned move. A spokesman for the airline told The Straits Times that no final decision has been made. "We will move to Seletar Airport for sure. As to when that will happen, we are still in the midst of settling some issues internally and with CAG. "We hope to be able to finalise everything by Wednesday. In the meantime, we will continue to sell tickets for our flights to Singapore. Our customers are the main priority and we will inform them of any changes." Firefly passengers, who now pay $47.30 in airport fees and levies at Changi, will pay $29 when the airline moves to Seletar. The new Seletar development is to provide more space for Singapore's private and business jet traffic to grow, and free up capacity at Changi Airport for larger planes. In a Facebook posting, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said that with the opening of the new terminal, all passengers, including those on chartered and private jets, will enjoy bigger, better facilities and easier transition from airside to landside. "A lot of hard work has gone into ensuring that the new Seletar passenger terminal is in tip-top condition," he added. CAG said Seletar Airport meets the relevant requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation on airport design and operations. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has certified that the new facilities and infrastructure at Seletar Airport are ready for aircraft operations. These include both scheduled and non-scheduled services. To prepare for the opening, extensive trials involving more than 2,000 participants have been carried out since June 2018, the airport operator said. These included the processing of departing and arriving passengers, systems for check-in, baggage handling, and immigration and security clearance. Spanning 10,000 sq m, the new two-storey terminal is designed to handle up to 700,000 passengers a year. In the departure area, there are four check-in counters, six immigration lanes, two security screening stations and a gatehold room - where passengers wait to board their flight - big enough for about 200 passengers. The business aviation centre has a separate drop-off area, as well as a dedicated check-in and lounge area. On the second floor, there are facilities where passengers can conduct meetings. Mr See Seng Wan, general manager of Seletar Airport, said the new facility will provide better comfort to passengers and visitors "in a pleasant terminal that is easy to use". He added: "With the new facilities, we look forward to providing a new level of travel experience to our passengers at Seletar Airport." The construction of the new passenger terminal at Seletar is part of a renewal of the airport located within Seletar Aerospace Park, which houses more than 60 aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul firms. Since 2008, Seletar Airport has seen several enhancements, including the lengthening of its runway, the construction of a new control tower and fire station, a doubling of the number of parking stands, additional taxiways and upgraded aircraft parking aprons. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-80m-passenger-terminal-opens-at-seletar-airport Back to Top Aviation unions support FAAN's proposed increase in passenger service charge Some unions in the aviation sector have expressed support for the proposed increment in the Passenger Service Charge by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. The unions - Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals and the National Union of Air Transport Employees - made their position known to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Passenger Service Charge is collected by the airlines upon purchase of tickets and paid to FAAN after completion of the flight. The charges are used to cover the cost of maintaining common areas in the passenger terminals, providing passenger information, maintaining security and ensuring that customers use the airport in comfort. NAN reports that the Passenger Service Charge was last increased in 2011 when the local currency was more than twice the current value and cost of operation was far lesser than what obtains currently. The National Secretary of ANAP, Mr. Abdulrasaq Saidu, said the increment would enable FAAN to meet up with its responsibility of providing quality services to passengers. Saidu said the increment was justified after eight years since the last review, stressing that factors such as inflation and naira devaluation had made unavoidable. He said, "Airlines and other airport users have reviewed their charges several times within this period. "We have four new terminals built to international standards; the Passenger Service Charge tariff fixed eight years ago will not be suitable for these new terminals owing to new technology, maintenance and other related costs.'' According to him, passenger traffic has also grown by more than 65 per cent between 2011 and 2018. Saidu said the effect of this increased traffic on the airport facilities needed to be taken into consideration. He, however, cautioned that the increase should be moderate in order not to inflict more burden on passengers as some airlines might be forced to also increase their air fares. Similarly, Mr. Ben Nnabue, National President of NUATE, said that the cost of maintaining safety and efficiency was high, hence FAAN needed to adjust its charges to meet the current realities. "Safety and efficiency are expensive. For FAAN to maintain airport facilities to world class standard, there is need to increase their charges. "Since the last increment eight years ago, the value of foreign currencies has increased while the costs of electricity generation and diesel have also risen,'' he said. https://punchng.com/aviation-unions-support-faans-proposed-increase-in-passenger-service-charge/ Back to Top US regulators scrutinize Boeing's 737 MAX after deadly Lion Air crash Boeing is grappling with intensifying pressure from government regulators and airline pilots after Indonesian investigators cited a technical glitch in a Lion Air crash that killed 189 passengers aboard the latest version of the company's most popular jetliner. A sensor problem on the downed single-aisle 737 MAX caused an "erroneous input" to a device that tracks the plane's ascent to prevent stalling, forcing the plane downward too quickly for the pilot to compensate, authorities in the southeast Asian country said. U.S. regulators, which required airlines this month to update operations manuals on the handling of such issues, are working with Boeing to determine whether any software or design changes are necessary. "There appears to be a significant information gap, and we want to ensure that pilots operating these aircraft have all of the information they need to do so safely," Capt. Tim Canoll, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, said in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration, citing reports that Boeing had added an automatic pitch-control system to the MAX that earlier 737s didn't have. News accounts have suggested that neither airlines nor flight crews and maintenance workers were properly trained on the new equipment, the union leader added, and "the lack of critical safety information being provided" is a concern. Separately, the parents of Dr. Rio Nanda Pratama - a passenger on Flight 610 - sued Boeing Thursday in connection with the crash. "All of the families of the victims want to know the truth and causes of this tragedy, the same mistakes must be avoided in the future and those responsible must be brought to court," Pratama's father, H. Irianto, said in a statement. Boeing declined to comment on the lawsuit, but a spokeswoman said the Chicago-based firm remains confident in the 737 MAX's safety. "We are taking every measure to fully understand all aspects of this incident, working closely with the investigating team and all regulatory authorities involved," the spokeswoman said in an e-mailed statement. "We have provided two updates for our operators around the world that re-emphasize existing procedures for these situations." The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting their own reviews. The FAA is evaluating "the need for software and/or other design changes to the aircraft, including operating procedures and training, as we learn more," according to a Wednesday statement. The 737 is one of the world's most popular jetliners, and Boeing has booked more than 4,700 orders for the more fuel-efficient MAX variant. To date, only 219 have been delivered. Boeing's stock has dropped nearly 8 percent since the sensor issue was identified, touching $338.12 in New York trading on Friday. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/business/u-s-regulators-scrutinize-boeings-737-max-after-deadly-lion-air-crash Back to Top Industry Talks EVTOL With European Regulators Thirty corporate officials from eight countries met with European regulators this week in Cologne and Brussels to discuss the needs of the burgeoning electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (EVTOL) sector, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Dorothee Bär, the German Federal State Minister for Digitization, a major advocate of urban air mobility in Europe, joined in the dialogue with corporate officials and those from the European Aviation Safety Agency, the European Commission, and the Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU). Bär praised the efforts of industry and EASA to develop common standards and said that "there is tremendous potential for Europe and beyond, once urban air mobility will become part of our daily life." GAMA said that the discussions are a key part of its efforts to increase automation, autonomy and de-carbonization in aviation. GAMA said that it is focused on the safe introduction of new technologies while "making flying more accessible to the general public." "Air taxis" under the urban air mobility concept "offer extremely quiet, green operations for a wide array of uses," GAMA said. "Discussions focused on the regulatory framework needed for the safe and sustainable integration of these vehicles into Europe's airspace. Topics raised include certification, maintenance, operations, licensing and the development of U-Space (unmanned traffic management)." Companies around the world have worked with GAMA over the past year to address the support structures needed for EVTOL. Anna Dietrich, the co-chair of GAMA's EVTOL subcommittee and co-founder of Terrafugia, said in a statement that "leveraging the body of existing rules and standards wherever possible while appropriately addressing the new aspects of this industry will help us efficiently achieve our shared goals for safe, innovative vehicles that provide significant value to society." The subcommittee met with Trevor Woods, the EASA certification director, and other top EASA officials. The United States appears to be moving in tandem with Europe on easing the movement of innovations, such as EVTOL, into the mainstream. "I want to create an innovation incubator inside the FAA," Daniel Elwell, the acting administrator of the FAA, told the Aero Club of Washington, D.C., Nov. 5. "It'll separate out early innovation from real-time operations so that good ideas don't die on the vine." https://www.aviationtoday.com/2018/11/16/industry-talks-evtol-european-regulators/ Back to Top FCC gives SpaceX green light for 7,518 new satellites Elon Musk's SpaceX is cultivating a larger presence in space. The private space company has just won permission from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy 7,518 satellites into low-Earth orbit. This is thousands more than the approximately 2,000 total satellites now orbiting and operating around Earth. Launching Satellites SpaceX currently has two test satellites in orbit and the company has previously received permission to deploy 4,425 satellites. These satellites, in addition to the newly-permitted ones, are built to provide broadband communications. SpaceX will begin launching the satellites next year, according to a statement. Today, satellites are developed to be smaller, cheaper, and more effective than older models. In fact, some of these satellites are just four inches long and as light as three pounds. But, despite their minuscule size, even tiny satellites can run into major problems in space. Space Junk There is a wealth of debris floating around Earth. From defunct satellites to pieces of old spacecraft, there are over 21,000 pieces of space junk larger than four inches and millions of debris measuring less than one-third of an inch orbiting our planet. As it collides and breaks apart, this junk could cause harm to working satellites and spacecraft. Satellites damaged and destroyed by collisions with this debris would only contribute to this "space junk" surrounding Earth. And the tiniest pieces of debris can severely damage satellites. "Even a centimeter-wide object can wreak devastating damage to satellites," FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said Thursday before voting on space topics like SpaceX's proposed satellites. So, with thousands of new satellites from SpaceX, each will be vulnerable to damage from space debris. The FCC voted 4-0 to advance rules that would require more calculations to show that a spacecraft poses a minimal risk of colliding in orbit. Still, the issues of an increasingly crowded orbit will be worsened by the growing number of small satellites, Henry Hertzfeld, the director of George Washington University's Space Policy Institute, said in the statement. http://www.astronomy.com/news/2018/11/fcc-gives-spacex-green-light-for-7518-new-satellites Curt Lewis