This year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the participation of two airports in the Military Airport Program (MAP) – Millington Regional Jetport in Millington, TN, and Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport in Waynesville, MO. The program uses federal funds to convert former military airports to civilian use and supports improvements to joint-use airports. The […]
Author: Kim Stevens
Daher’s TBM Air Taxi Takes Center Stage at France Air Expo Lyon
With European skies now opened to commercial operations with pressurized single-engine turboprop aircraft, Daher is using its presence at this week’s France Air Expo Lyon event to highlight the TBM aircraft family for fast and efficient air taxi service. France Air Expo Lyon is the only gathering of its type in France devoted to general […]
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Achieves FAA Certification
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced that its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Through the flight test program, the Bell 505 underwent rigorous certification activities and achieved more than 1,000 flight test hours. The Bell 505 continues to surpass significant milestones – achieving type certification […]
Frontier Precision Brings Microdrones® UAV Mapping Systems to Western U.S.
Frontier Precision announced they are now offering Microdrones unmanned aerial mapping solutions. “We’re very excited about this technology and our partnership with Microdrones,” said Steve Richter, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Frontier Precision. “We know this is a big part of our future.” The 25-year-old company services geospatial survey and GIS mapping, field […]
Project Lifesaver Partners With DART Drones for UAV Pilot Training
Project Lifesaver International and DARTdrones have announced a formal partnership between their organizations, in which DARTdrones will provide comprehensive training and preparation for the FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Test to PLI Member agencies undergoing certifications for the implementation of the PLI Indago UAV. The PLI Indago System is a military grade, quad rotor unmanned […]
WSDOT seeks new director of aviation
The Washington State Department of Transportation has an opportunity for a uniquely qualified, executive-level professional who will serve as the agency’s director of aviation. WSDOT’s director of aviation is responsible for developing and implementing statewide programs that protect and promote aviation; airport improvements and investments; and the state’s aviation system in partnership with federal and […]
INTERNATIONAL YOUNG EAGLES DAY IS JUNE 10, 2017
With the goal of introducing and inspiring young kids to the world of aviation, the sky is no longer the limit because of the Experimental Aircraft Associations  Young Eagles program. For the past 25 years, the program has been dedicated to giving kids ages 8-17 their first flight, free of charge. This year, International Young […]
Redbird Flight to Host Aviation Simulation STEM Classes at AirVenture
Redbird Flight Simulations will host a STEM Lab in its booth during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The Redbird STEM Lab will integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into aviation themed classes while incorporating Jay Velocity flight simulators into the lessons. One goal of the STEM Lab is to highlight how impactful, hands-on training makes […]
Hartzell Specially Designed 5-Blade Prop for PC-12 Passes 200 Milestone
Hartzell Propeller has delivered more than 50 new Top Prop five-blade composite swept tip props for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet since introduction 18 months ago. In addition, Hartzell has delivered more than 160 of the new propellers to Pilatus for new PC-12NG aircraft over that time period, bringing to more than 200 the total PC-12s […]
Williams Int’l Turbofan Selected as Engine to Power EA700 “Project Canada”
ONE Aviation announced at the Eclipse Jet Owners and Pilots Association (EJOPA) Annual Convention the selection of the Williams International FJ33-5A-12 turbofan as the engine to power the EA700 “Project Canada”. The “Canada” project was announced last year as an upgrade to the Eclipse 500/550. Relative to the EA550, the “Canada” holds more fuel in […]
