United Rotorcraft announced recently that they have received a contract from Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Air Operations (LACoFD Air Ops) to complete their fourth FIREHAWK® helicopter. The contract is for the conversion of a new Sikorsky S-70i helicopter into a multi-mission firefighting aircraft. United Rotorcraft’s Decatur, Texas, team has already painted two new S-70i […]
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Burns & McDonnell Expands Aviation and Federal Services in California
Pablo Lorenzo joins Burns & McDonnell’s Aviation & Federal Group in California as a mechanical and commissioning section manager, providing commissioning and design services for the region. “With airport traffic at record levels and IT facility upgrades top of mind across industries, we have made it a priority to hire top-notch talent to meet the […]
3DR and Yuneec Announce Joint Venture Based on Dronecode Platform
3DR and Yuneec, two founding members of the Dronecode software consortium, announced a U.S.-headquartered joint venture to bring products based on the Dronecode platform to market. The joint venture, which will operate as 3DR Government Services, will have a particular focus on serving the security and open platform needs of U.S. government customers and their […]
California Pacific Airlines Announces Its Inaugural Schedule and Fares
California Pacific Airlines (CPA) recently announced the details of its inaugural west coast service that will commence November 1, 2018. Flying from its base at the McClellan – Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California, CPA will initially offer service to the communities of San Jose, CA; and Reno-Lake Tahoe, NV. On November 15th CPA will add […]
Kespry Announces First Drone-Based High-Resolution Thermal Inspection Capabilities for Commercial Property and Industrial Facilities
Kespry has announced new high-resolution thermal inspection capabilities for commercial property and industrial facilities. Thermal building inspection is critical for organizations as they look to reduce investment risk in the $750 billion combined commercial real estate, insurance, and management industry. Until today, property managers, owners, and insurers were forced to rely on expensive and inaccurate […]
Students Complete Week Long Aviation Academy at Van Nuys Airport
Twenty middle school and eighteen high school students participated in the annual Aviation Careers Education (ACE) Academy hosted by Van Nuys Airport (VNY). “This program gave middle school and high school students a weeklong, in-depth look into the world of aviation; including career options and daily operations,” said Diana Sanchez, Van Nuys Airport’s Public and […]
Silver Air Expands Los Angeles Fleet with Gulfstream GIV
Silver Air, the private jet management and charter company, has signed another Gulfstream GIV under its PURE Jet Management program. Based out of Van Nuys, California, (VNY) the jet is now available for charter operations. The 11-seat cabin delivers luxurious comfort with a partitioned cabin for privacy, a full service galley, plus a 6-passenger sleeping […]
Court’s SMO Ruling Procedural Only; Battle to Preserve Airport Continues
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) called “disappointing” a recent court’s decision to deny, on procedural grounds, the association’s petition to overturn a questionable agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the city of Santa Monica regarding the city’s airport, but noted the ruling does not address the merits of NBAA’s legal filing and […]
Silver Air’s Boeing Business Jet Ready for Charter
Silver Air’s Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) is fully operational and ready for charter service at Van Nuys Airport (VNY), one of the largest private aviation hubs in the country. It is currently being booked for global charter operations. “Executive management teams, domestic and international music tours, and VVIP individuals that require the ultimate private travel […]
Historic Stearman Speedmail Biplanes to Carry Mail from San Diego to Seattle
Like a flight back in time, historic Stearman Speedmail biplanes will carry mail from San Diego to Seattle from Sunday, May 13, to Friday, May 18, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of airmail service in the United States. The Mail Centennial Celebration includes a stop in Olympia where the public can view these rare planes. […]
