FLIR Systems, Inc. and DroneSense, Inc. announced that FLIR has completed a strategic investment in DroneSense, makers of a unique software platform that serves the growing needs of public safety organizations in utilizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to better perform their missions. The minority investment by FLIR in DroneSense will create opportunities for the companies […]
Month: April 2018
ABACE 2018 Makes Shanghai the World’s Business Aviation Center This Week
The seventh annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2018) will open on April 17-19 at the business aviation base at Shanghai’s Hongqiao International Airport. This year ABACE incorporates a brand-new hangar at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, allowing an exhibit floor that spans both hangars and a pavilion, showcasing more than 170 exhibitors. ABACE continues […]
Trig Avionics Announces Spring Promotion Deal
As the weather starts to improve the flying season is getting underway. Right now Trig Avionics is offering two Spring promotional deals that will enhance your flying experience and serve as a great investment for your aircraft. Customers looking to update their stack radio in certified aircraft should consider the Trig TY96A stack VHF radio. Packed with pilot […]
Swift Fuels’ Unleaded Avgas Now Offered in Illinois at Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field
Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field announced that it has finalized details with Swift Fuels, LLC, and has begun selling Swift’s unleaded UL94 aviation gasoline for its piston aircraft customers. The nationwide transition to unleaded aviation gasoline continues to pick up momentum for Swift Fuels, which produces and sells the only commercially-available UNLEADED avgas in the United […]
Guardian Flight Appoints Industry Veteran Randy Lyman as VP of Base Operations
Guardian Flight Inc. has named Randy Lyman Vice President of Base Operations for the leading air medical transport company. As a member of the Executive Management Team, he reports to Fred Buttrell, Guardian Flight President and President and CEO of Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), which is Guardian’s parent company. Lyman is responsible for all […]
Pulsar Aviation Services Inc. Delivers Pro Football Team B767 Aircraft
Pulsar Aviation Services Inc. (Pulsar) announced that the company has delivered the first of two B767 aircraft to be owned by an NFL team. The aircraft will be used for team transport operations. Pulsar performed complete maintenance requirements, modified the aircraft interior to executive configuration, and painted the aircraft in team livery. All work was […]
Alliance for Drone Innovation to Provide Voice for Personal and Professional Drone Makers, Innovators, and Flyers
The Alliance for Drone Innovation (ADI) (droneinnovation.org), a new policy-oriented coalition of manufacturers, suppliers, and software developers of personal and professional drones, has commenced operations to represent the interests of individuals, businesses, governments, scientists, academics and others who fly unmanned aircraft in the United States. Jenny Rosenberg, former Department of Transportation Acting Assistant Secretary for […]
Quest Aircraft Appoints New Dealer for Northeastern United States
Photo above – Chris Hand (left), Senior Vice President, Northeast for Clay Lacy Aviation shakes hands with John Hunt, VP of Sales for North, Central and South America for Quest Aircraft. Quest Aircraft announced today the appointment of Clay Lacy Aviation as an authorized dealer for the northeastern US. Based in Oxford, Connecticut, Clay Lacy […]
Airbus launches advanced indoor inspection drone to reduce aircraft inspection times and enhance report quality
At MRO Americas, Airbus is demonstrating for the first time a drone-based, innovative maintenance tool – Airbus’ Advanced Inspection Drone – for use inside a hangar, which accelerates and facilitates visual checks, considerably reducing aircraft downtime and increasing the quality of inspection reports. Combining Airbus’ extensive aircraft knowledge with best-in-class drone technology, this new product […]
Skyfire Partners With Darley to Give Away a Drone Program Skyfire Consulting
Skyfire Consulting, an Atlanta-based public safety drone consultancy, is partnering with equipment giant W.S. Darley and Co. to give away a complete drone program to a public safety agency. The program, valued at over $25-thousand, will include equipment, training and FAA authorizations for the winning department. “This is everything an agency needs to start a […]
