NASA is preparing for the next mission to Mars timed for a launch in 2020. Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is among the partners providing measurement equipment for the new Mars 2020 Rover. The pressure and humidity measurement devices are based on Vaisala’s sensor technology and are similar to the ones already delivered to Mars on […]
Author: Kim Stevens
NCDOT Named to AUVSI Trusted Operator Program
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation will be playing a leading role in a new group set up to improve and standardize the nationwide drone industry. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has appointed NCDOT to the steering committee that will help develop a new Trusted Operator Program (TOP) for drone […]
IS-BAH™ Achieves Century Milestone with 100 Registered Aircraft Handler Locations since Inception
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced its International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) programme has reached 100 registered handler locations since it was introduced in July 2014. The IS-BAH follows the structure of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) programme and incorporates the NATA Safety 1st Ground Audit Program. IS-BAH is […]
Public Invited to Comment on Arizona State Aviation System Plan Update
As the Arizona Department of Transportation continues the State Aviation System Plan Update, members of the public are invited to provide input that could help shape the future of the state’s aviation system. The purpose of the plan update is to evaluate the current and future performance of Arizona’s 67 publicly owned, public-use airports. This […]
GAMA Accepting Scholarship Applications from High School Students
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced today that it is now taking applications for its prestigious Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Award, which comes with a $2,000 cash prize. The award is named for founder and past President of GAMA, Edward W. Stimpson. Given annually, the scholarship goes to a graduating high school senior […]
AOPA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP WITH SIRIUSXM
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and SiriusXM announced a new agreement today that will support AOPA Air Safety Institute programs and feature SiriusXM Aviation services in the AOPA You Can Fly Ambassador Program that educates and engages pilots in order to build a stronger, more vibrant pilot community. AOPA is the world’s largest […]
Vulcanair Receives FAA Type Certificate, Deliveries to Begin Prior to Sun ’n Fun
Remo De Feo, CEO of Vulcanair, and Chris Benaiges, CEO of U.S. distributor Ameravia, announced receipt of FAA type certificate on December 20, 2017, for the Vulcanair V1.0. It was promised at AirVenture 2017 that Vulcanair would have the certification before the year’s end, and that goal has been met. This FAA certification elevates the […]
Insitu Demonstrates Broad-area Airspace Situational Awareness System for Unmanned Air Systems
Insitu, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, announced the successful completion of a flight demonstration for its ground-based Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) airspace situational awareness system. Insitu is tackling one of the toughest challenges for UASs — the ability to detect nearby aircraft flying both within and beyond UAS operators’ line of sight. Insitu […]
Fortress UAV Expands Drone Repair Capabilities with Additional DJI and Parrot Models
Fortress UAV, a North American supplier of repair, support and after-market services for the drone market, announced today that it has expanded repair and replacement support for many popular drone models including the DJI Mavic, the DJI Spark as well as the Parrot Bebop 2 drone brands. By early accounts, the 2017 holiday season has […]
Secretary Chao Says FAA Drone Registry Tops One Million
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced at the Consumer Electronics Show that the total number of drones now registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has eclipsed one million. The 1,000,000 total registration figure includes 878,000 hobbyists, who receive one identification number for all the drones they own, and 122,000 commercial, public […]
