Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the winners of the fifth annual XCELLENCE Awards during an awards ceremony at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022. The awards recognize companies and organizations, and individuals that achieved significant accomplishments in operations, technology and innovation across the uncrewed systems community. “During AUVSI’s 50th anniversary year, we are celebrating […]
Month: May 2022
AUVSI Partners with MDNA to Expand XPONENTIAL Trade Show in 2023 and Beyond
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of uncrewed vehicle systems and robotics, and Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), one of the world’s largest organizers of international trade shows, have formed a partnership to co-host the world-leading uncrewed systems show, XPONENTIAL. This partnership is the natural […]
Marsh Brothers Expands into Europe with Aviation Parts Services Partnership
Photo above – aps will market and sell to end-users and maintenance service providers all Marsh Brothers’ product lines to the EU general and regional aircraft market. Marsh Brothers Aviation, Canada’s leading supplier of advanced polymer bearings and seals to the general aviation sector, announced today an authorized distribution agreement with aps Aviation Parts Services […]
IBAC Partners with Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) for RPAS Auditor Training
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and the Unmanned Safety Institute have announced plans to develop and implement the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) auditor training program. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems are quickly becoming part of existing business aviation operations, or as completely new aviation programs for many […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Inducts Four New Members into Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
Photo above – Valerie Mosley, Dr. Bernard Harris, Gillette and Donald Herrington. The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) has inducted four new members into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame (TAHOF) including aviation legend and record holder Bruce A. Bohannan, astronaut Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., air race pioneer Marion P. Jayne and U.S. Air […]
Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship Announces First Annual Black-tie Fundraising Gala
The Ashton Johnson Memorial CloudDancer Scholarship has announced its first annual Black-tie Fundraising Gala to be held at the CR Smith Museum on October 15, 2022, at 6 pm. There will be VIP sponsor tables as well as tables for individual donors. The evening will consist of a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, and a […]
FAA Accepting Applications for Aviation Workforce Development Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is seeking applications for two Aviation Workforce Development Grant programs aimed at developing and inspiring a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians to join the next generation of aviation professionals. This is the FAA’s second funding opportunity for these programs. A total of $10 […]
FAA Drone Safety Day Coming in June
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on Saturday, June 18. This year’s campaign will be a one-day national event, to encourage drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT.” This year’s safety messages will focus on: Register your drone Interact with […]
Cirrus Aircraft Continues Global Expansion with New European Locations
During the AERO Friedrichshafen press conference, Cirrus Aircraft announced its continued global expansion with investment in two new European locations to meet increasing customer demand. The company will open a European regional operations office in Rotterdam, Netherlands, scheduled to launch in June 2022, in addition to the recently announced aircraft sales presence based in Valenciennes, […]
North Dakota Utilizes UAS Network to Assist Weather Disaster Recovery Efforts with Drones
After another round of severe weather brought blizzard conditions, heavy snow and ice to western North Dakota this past weekend, the state has enlisted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies to help restore services to residents and assist recovery efforts, Gov. Doug Burgum announced today in a joint release with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site […]
