The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s grant of an exemption to Zipline to conduct commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Robbins issued the following statement: “Zipline has proven its ability to provide critical services to the public with the highest degree […]
Month: September 2023
FAA Authorizes Zipline International, Inc. to Deliver Commercial Packages Using Drones That Fly BVLOS
The FAA authorized Zipline International, Inc., to deliver commercial packages around Salt Lake City and Bentonville, Arkansas, using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight. Zipline is an FAA-certificated Part 135 operator and will use its Sparrow drone to release the payload via parachute. Data collected from these operations will inform the […]
Anna-Maria Kirchner New Head of Global Sales at Finnair Cargo
Anna-Maria Kirchner has been appointed as the Head of Global Sales Finnair Cargo from 15th September. “We are happy to welcome Anna-Maria to our team. As we are looking to strengthen our sales team and develop our product and digital solutions to our customers, Anna-Maria is a valuable addition to the team with her background […]
Ambassador Carol B. Hallett to Receive the 2023 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence
The Board of Governors of the Aero Club of Washington is pleased to announce that Ambassador Carol B. Hallett has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence. Hallett is being honored for her visionary leadership and lifelong dedication to shaping the future of aviation during […]
Aerial Applicators Seeding Cover Crops by Air Early This Fall
While the farm season is winding down, aerial applicators are still working by seeding cover crops via aircraft. You may continue to hear the hum of an aircraft’s engine until early fall. One of the most promising conservation practices aerial applicators can assist farmers with is aerially applying cover crop seeds, which are grasses, legumes, […]
Ross Perot Jr. Named Recipient of 2023 Whitman Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Mr. Ross Perot, Jr. has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy. Perot is being honored for his commitment to preserving, recognizing, and sharing the impact of America’s military heroes for the inspiration of aviators to come. A native of Dallas, graduate […]
Tennessee Aeronautics Commission Announces Appointment of Wayne Overman
TDOT Aeronautics has announced the appointment of Mr. Wayne Overman to the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission. The Tennessee Aeronautics Commission (TAC) is a governor appointed five-member advisory board to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation who are assigned the duties of assisting in the formulation of relevant policy planning and approving/disapproving all proposed changes in […]
All In Aviation’s Stephanie White Earns Prestigious Gold Seal Certification
All In Aviation, Southern Nevada’s premier flight school and full-service aviation company, has announced that certified flight instructor (CFI), Stephanie White, has joined only a handful of CFIs in the nation to earn a gold seal certification. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to flight instructors who have demonstrated excellence […]
Two New Employees Join the S.C. Aeronautics Commission
Two new employees have joined the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Christopher S. Eversmann, P.E., A.A.E., will be the Airport Development Program Manager and Ronnie L. Gannt will be a pilot with the Commission. Gantt starts his new position this month and Eversmann will join the Commission in October. Gannt has worked in the aviation industry […]
Flytrex Partners with Leading QSRs to Launch New Autonomous Order Pickup Capability
Flytrex, on Thursday, unveiled Autonomous Pickup, the newest capability allowing for a fully autonomous delivery process — from order placement, to pick-up, through delivery to customers’ yards. By cutting delivery time significantly, to roughly five minutes from the time orders are ready, this new innovation is creating new growth opportunities for major quick serve restaurants […]
