Sanborn Map Company, Inc. announced that several of its seasoned pilots have completed extensive unmanned aircraft system (UAS) training and now are qualified to perform commercial flights with the firm’s UAS. Earlier in 2015, the FAA granted Sanborn a Section 333 Exemption to commercially operate a UAS. “Our pilots are among the nation’s most skilled at […]
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Washington State to Provide AWOS at Methow Valley State Airport
The forecast for February 2016 shows a new weather reporting system coming to the Methow Valley State Airport. The Washington State Department of Transportation will purchase and operate the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) – for use at the airport in Winthrop and neighboring airports. Once activated, the AWOS will broadcast weather information via radio […]
Yuma Airport Authority Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Yuma County Airport Authority celebrated its 50th anniversary on December 29th having been established by the Yuma County Board of Supervisors to take over the airport and associated activity. The Airport is managed by the Airport Director with the guidance of an eleven (11) member Board of Directors. “Our mission, as the YCAA, is […]
Merlin, Personal Sport Aircraft, New to U.S.
New to the U.S., the Merlin PSA, an affordable high-performance single-seat Personal Sport Aircraft, is an all-aluminum aircraft with a cantilevered wing, 120 mph cruise speed, plenty of cabin and luggage space, all for under $35,000. This includes the builders’ assistance program in Florida. The Merlin PSA is available now as a quick-build E-AB (Experimental […]
Springfield, IL Airport Authority Records Solid Financial Report, Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (Springfield, IL) received an unqualified, or “clean opinion” of its financial report from the CPA firm of Eck, Schafer & Punke. Jim Hogge from the CPA firm said, “We found no deficiencies during the audit. The Airport Authority’s staff did a fantastic job […]
CANADIAN SNOWBIRDS INCLUDE AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH ON 2016 SCHEDULE
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, one of the most popular military aerial demonstration teams in the world, announced EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is part of its 2016 schedule, which would be the first time in more than 30 years that the team would be back at Oshkosh. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in […]
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EASES STRESS AT SECURITY WITH SITA TECH
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is reducing stress for travelers and enabling more accurate resource planning with intelligent queue management technology from SITA, the global air transport IT provider. SITA QueueAnalyzer is providing the airport with a real-time view of the TSA checkpoints, enabling rapid response to unexpected conditions. It also provides historical wait-time data to […]
MOONEY INTERNATIONAL M10 POC ACHIEVES FIRST FLIGHT
Mooney International Corp. has successfully completed the first flight of the M10T Proof of Concept (POC) aircraft. The first flight was performed by test pilot Len Fox on Wednesday, December 23rd in the vicinity of the Chino Airport in California. The flight lasted approximately 15 minutes, with Len Fox conducting basic flight maneuvers and verifying […]
Honda Aircraft Company Begins HondaJet Deliveries
Honda Aircraft Company announced it has begun deliveries of the HondaJet, the world’s most advanced light jet. The company delivered the first aircraft last week at its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. This milestone follows final type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which the HondaJet received on Dec. 8. “We are very […]
Lee County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Expands with New Airbus Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters Inc. has delivered a new H125 AStar to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Ft. Myers, Fla. The new H125, when completed, will increase the Lee County AStar fleet from two to three helicopters. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office performs a wide variety of missions including law enforcement patrol and searches for lost […]
