Satcom Direct (SD) has added a new Canadian state-of-the-art production campus to its global footprint in Ottawa, Ontario. The decision to develop the purpose-built engineering and production facility was driven by the industry shift towards the digitization of aviation and the need to innovate hardware that provides robust connectivity to support communications and the practical […]
Month: December 2020
China’s First National Standard for Express Delivery Service by Unmanned Aircraft Goes Into Effect January 1, 2021
The Specification for Express Delivery Service by Unmanned Aircraft (the “Standard”) issued by the State Post Bureau of PRC will be effective from January 1st, 2021. The Standard was jointly formulated by industry-leading players including EHang, JD.com, and ZTO Express. As China’s first industry standard for express delivery service by unmanned aircrafts, the implementation of […]
Xeriant Signs JV LOI with Coflow Jet to Develop Revolutionary “Green” Wing Technology
Xeriant, Inc., a new aerospace technology holding company, announced that it has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with CoFlow Jet, LLC, a leading innovator in the field of high-performance airfoils, to further develop and commercialize CoFlow’s revolutionary active flow control airfoil technology, which promises to dramatically improve the lift capability […]
FAA Issues Additional Restrictions on UAS Operations at DOD Facilities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) airspace restrictions over additional national security sensitive locations, effective December 30. In cooperation with its federal partners, the FAA will restrict UAS operations in the airspace over two locations. The first facility is Rock Island Arsenal located between Davenport, Iowa and Rocks Island, Illinois. […]
Gagarin Airport – Cosmic Architecture Inspired by the Infinite and the Beyond
Designed by the Asadov architectural bureau, Gagarin Airport in Russia, which was named after Yuri Gagarin, the first human in history to travel into outer space, is the city of Saratov’s new international airport. Spanning more than 247,000 sq. ft. (23,000 m²) in total, it includes an amazing VIP Lounge devised by VOX Architects, where […]
FAA Grants NATA Extension of Existing Relief and New Check Airman Exemption
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) was pleased to announce to its members the granting of COVID-related relief extending deadlines for proficiency and competency checks and completion of crew training. The Association worked to secure a vital exemption, FAA Exemption No. 18685, extending the timeframe for a check airman to conduct a proficiency or competency […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Two Much-Anticipated Drone Rules to Advance Safety and Innovation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced final rules for Unmanned Aircraft (UA), commonly known as drones. The new rules will require Remote Identification (Remote ID) of drones and allow operators of small drones to fly over people and at night under certain conditions. These rules come at a time when […]
South Dakota Civil Air Patrol Receives Unit Citation Award
South Dakota Civil Air Patrol has received a rare award for excellence. The Unit Citation Award, given by the organization’s national headquarters, recognized unprecedented growth and accomplishments during 2019. In the online presentation ceremony, CAP North Central Region Commander, Col. John O’Neill, praised South Dakota CAP members. He noted that the award is rare that […]
Robert Kraus named Dean of UND Aerospace
Robert Kraus, Ph.D., an experienced pilot, aerospace administrator, aerospace educator and a retired Air Force colonel, has been named Dean of UND’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences following a national search. Kraus currently serves as Associate Dean, Flight and Operations and Professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University […]
Eye On the Sky Transforms Detection with Quantum Radar
Radar equipment to detect small, slow moving objects is being installed at the University of Birmingham as part of a demonstration intended to test and prove the precision of quantum-enabled radar detection capabilities. A key part of keeping everyday life secure is being able to detect dangerous or unsafe situations before they occur. Quantum enabled […]
