Thomas Walls, N.C. Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program training specialist, is on cloud nine after being awarded the Outstanding Government Service Award during the Governor’s Awards for Excellence presentation. “I am really humbled,” Walls said. “It’s a great honor, but I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our family at the Division […]
Month: October 2022
Textron Aviation Defense Delivers 1,000th Beechcraft T-6 Texan II
Textron Aviation Defense announced the delivery of the 1,000th Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft and the achievement of the 5 million flight hour milestone across the global T-6 fleet. All Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft are designed and manufactured at the company’s Wichita, Kansas facilities. “It’s an honor to celebrate the 1,000th delivery of a […]
Drone Specialists from Across UK Learn from Cumbria Team at Collaboration Event
A FUTURE innovation campus site was the focus of the UK drone community for an event looking at how cutting-edge technology can be used across a range of industries. Sellafield Ltd’s Engineering Centre of Excellence at Cleator Moor, Cumbria, hosted a national COMIT2drones (C2D), event earlier this month when representatives from a range of industries […]
Canadian Government Announces Important Investments at Nunavut Airports
The Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar Alghabra, announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at local and regional airports in Nunavut. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, four airports in Nunavut will receive over $5.4 million for safety-related projects and equipment that will help maintain safe airport operations for […]
NBAA Board Elections Announced at NBAA Annual Meeting
The voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) re-elected two individuals to the association’s Board of Directors during an annual meeting held as part of NBAA’s annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Charlie Precourt recently retired as the vice president and general manager of the Propulsion Systems business at Northrop Grumman. He […]
Sierra Charlie Aviation Enhances ‘Aviator’ Program with Second ALSIM AL172 Simulator
Sierra Charlie Aviation has renewed its trust in ALSIM by purchasing the second AL172 simulator. The ALSIM AL172, built to FAA FTD Level 5 standards and already certified as an AATD, is an exact replica of a brand-new Cessna 172SP Skyhawk with a real Garmin G1000 NXI and GFC700 auto pilot. Scott Campbell, Sierra Charlie […]
FAA Updates Recreational Drone Flying Guidance
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued guidance on how to become an FAA-recognized community-based organization for recreational drone flying. Under federal law, recreational drone flyers must follow the safety guidelines of a FAA-recognized community-based organization. The organization is required to develop its safety guidelines in coordination with the FAA and […]
RTCA and EUROCAE Host Global Aviation Spectrum Summit December 13-14
RTCA and EUROCAE are hosting a global summit to address the opportunities and challenges of the evolving aviation frequency spectrum allocations and how they will drive innovation to meet future technology needs. The Global Aviation Spectrum Summit’s objective is to bring together key stakeholders and decision-makers on spectrum allocation, regulation, and usage for a discussion […]
RTCA Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors
RTCA, Inc. announced the appointment of Chris Rocheleau and Dr. Kerry Buckley to its Board of Directors. Chris Rocheleau was recently named the new chief operating officer for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). In that role he oversees all of NBAA’s activities related to aircraft and flight department operations, including administrative, financial, and human […]
Cessna Caravan to Join Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Aviation Unit
Textron Aviation Inc. announced a signed purchase agreement for one Cessna Caravan aircraft destined for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement. The Cessna Caravan will join two Bell 505 helicopters recently placed on order by the FWC. “The Cessna Caravan is a proven platform for public safety agencies around […]
