While fatal accident totals in amateur-built aircraft remain at historic lows, a slight increase in the total for the last 12-month reporting period shows the continuing necessity for dedicated educational efforts to push the total even lower, according to the Experimental Aircraft Association. The Federal Aviation Administration reports that for the 12-month period from October […]
Month: November 2019
Helios Visions Releases Guide to Flying Drones in Chicago and Illinois
Aerial Drone Services Company Helios Visions has recently released a complimentary Guide to Flying Drones in Chicago. This guide was created to inform seasoned drone professionals, as well as drone enthusiasts on the best practices for safely and legally operating drones in Chicagoland. To create the guide, Helios Visions retained the services of Dr. Ryan […]
Coflyt Introduces New App for Pilot Peace of Mind
The Coflyt team has launched their new app on the Apple and Google Play stores. Coflyt is intelligent aircraft software that provides pilots peace of mind by combining required inspections, maintenance tracking, scheduling, and billing into a simple app to provide convenience to aircraft owners and pilots. With the launch of Coflyt, pilots can fully […]
GAMA Announces 2020 Executive Committee Leadership
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has announced its 2020 executive leadership and the establishment of a new senior level policy committee. David Paddock of Jet Aviation will serve as Chairman of GAMA in 2020. Mr. Paddock previously served as GAMA’s Vice Chairman and chaired the association’s Communications committee. Nicolas Chabbert of Daher will serve […]
Paramount Group Powers Draken’s First Mirage F1 Flight
Paramount Aerospace Systems, a subsidiary of Paramount Group, the global aerospace and technology company, provided upgrade and engineering support for Draken International’s first regenerated Mirage F1 that took to the skies on its maiden flight over Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland, Florida. The supersonic, radar-equipped F1 is part of a fleet of ex-military fighter aircraft […]
Michelin Selected by Pilatus as Exclusive Tire Supplier for PC-24 Aircraft
Michelin has been selected by Pilatus as the exclusive supplier of the Pilatus PC-24, the world’s first “Super Versatile Jet”. Designed for business, freight, medical evacuation, shuttle or special government mission applications, this business jet can take off and land on paved and unpaved runways, such as grass or gravel, increasing accessibility at nearly 40,000 […]
Canada’s Airports Congratulate Marc Garneau on his Reappointment as Transport Minister
Canada’s airports look forward to a seamless collaboration with government, with the news that the Honorable Marc Garneau will be returning to the Transport portfolio. “Canada’s airports have worked to build a strong, cooperative relationship with Minister Garneau over the last four years,” said Daniel-Robert Gooch, president of the Canadian Airports Council. “Welcome back, Minister […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $485 Million to 108 Airports in 48 States
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced recently that the Department of Transportation will award $485 million in airport infrastructure grants to 108 airports in 48 states and the U.S. Territories of Guam and Virgin Islands. With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested a historic $10.8 billion to more than two thousand airports […]
Air Zoo Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Hosts Birthday Bash
Photos and Article by Kenn Potts On November 18, 1979, founders Pete and Sue Parish opened the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum known as the Air Zoo with nine aircraft. The name “Air Zoo” comes from the animal names of four of the aircraft in the collection which included the Wildcat, Hellcat, Bearcat, and the Flying […]
WavDrone to Begin Flight Testing at Griffiss Airfield
WavDrone, Ltd. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Power Industry Corporation has announced that they will begin comprehensive flight testing of its carbon-nanotube drones and drone intercept technologies at Griffis International Airport, formerly Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, N.Y. Griffiss International Airport is one of just seven FAA-designated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle test sites in the […]
