Dedrone has announced the launch of DedroneBeyond, its solution to enable drone operations to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for state, local, territorial and tribal (SLTT) law enforcement and emergency services when deploying drone as first responders (DFR). Powered by the same computer-vision-enabled, sensor-fusion AI that currently protects over 500 sites around the […]
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Adacel Awarded New FAA Contract for Tower Simulation System Support & Technical Refresh
Adacel has announced a new contract award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following a competitive bid process. Valued at USD$59 million over five years, this contract will encompass a comprehensive range of services connected with the existing installed network of Tower Simulation Systems (TSS), including the maintenance and support of the TSS hardware and […]
New Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Response Center Dedicated in Greensboro
On Tuesday, the Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Response Center at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina was dedicated. The facility was built to support the organization’s two largest cargo aircraft—a Douglas DC-8 and a newly acquired Boeing 757. The more than 62,000-square-foot response center includes a 55,000-square-foot hangar, office space, and the capacity […]
Cirrus Aircraft Celebrates its Innovation Center Grand Opening in Duluth
Cirrus Aircraft announced the grand opening of its Innovation Center located at its headquarters at the Duluth International Airport (KDLH) in Minnesota. The Innovation Center is dedicated to the development of the next-generation innovation that supports Cirrus Aircraft’s products and services while preserving the mission they serve and making personal aviation more approachable. Cirrus Aircraft […]
VoltAero Performs World’s First Flight of An Electric-Hybrid Aircraft with 100% Sustainable Fuel from TotalEnergies
In an aviation industry first, VoltAero has flown the proprietary electric-hybrid powertrain for its Cassio family of aircraft with 100% sustainable fuel provided by TotalEnergies. Conducted from VoltAero’s development facility at Royan, France, the milestone flight utilized the hybrid powertrain’s electric mode and its internal combustion engine – which was fueled by TotalEnergies’ Excellium Racing […]
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, […]
NASAO Announces 2023 – 2024 Board Members
Photo above – The 2023–2024 NASAO Board of Directors was announced during a general session on Tuesday afternoon. The ushering in of the new board was commemorated by the passing of the gavel from NASAO Immediate Past Chair, David Ulane (CO) (right), to Chair Kyle Wanner (ND). The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) […]
Volatus Infrastructure Signs MOU with LEO Flight
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with LEO Flight to provide manufacturing support of LEO’s wireless VertiStop charging technology. Volatus will also supply the Indiana-based electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle manufacturer with vertiport infrastructure. “The Volatus team is honored to fulfill LEO’s eVTOL infrastructure needs and excited to […]
Qatar Airways Cargo Partners with DSV to Launch New Route from Huntsville
Qatar Airways Cargo has partnered with DSV Global Transportation and Logistics to launch a new route from Huntsville, Alabama, enhancing North America’s connectivity to Europe, Middle East and beyond, effective 7th September 2023. The route, named by DSV as the “Gateway Star”, will see twice weekly Boeing 777 freighters operating from Felipe Ãngeles International Airport […]
GAMA Releases Second Quarter 2023 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the second quarter 2023 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry’s results for the first six months of 2023, when compared to the same period in 2022, show increased aircraft deliveries across all segments along with an increase in the overall value […]
