Representatives from government, public safety and private aerospace companies learned more about the offerings of Texas’ only federally-designated test site for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at the ‘Range-Users Roundup’ at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on April 8 and 9. “The sky truly is the limit,” said Dr. Luis Cifuentes, Vice President of Research, Commercialization and […]
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TEXAS DOT RECOGNIZES TERRELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AS 2014 GA AIRPORT OF THE YEAR
The Texas Department of Transportation has recognized The Terrell Municipal Airport as its 2014 General Aviation Airport of the Year, making the announcement at its awards banquet on April 10th, 2014. Terrell was once the home to the top British Flight Training School for Royal Air Force cadets during World War II and is now […]
FAA Dedicates New Houston Air-Traffic Facility
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently dedicated a new air traffic control facility to better handle the expected growth in flight operations in the Houston area. Deputy FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker attended the dedication, joined by Acting FAA Southwest Region Administrator Michael O’Harra, Houston City Council Member Stephen Costello and Mario […]
SENATOR CORNYN AND U.S. REPRESENTATIVES FROM TEXAS CELEBRATE GA’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO ECONOMY
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (shown at right) and U.S. Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson, Sam Johnson, Pete Sessions, and Marc Veasey today joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and hundreds of manufacturing workers, local officials, business leaders, and aviation enthusiasts at Bombardier’s Dallas Service Center for a general aviation (GA) jobs rally. The event included […]
Two Unmanned Aircraft Put to the Test as New South Texas FAA Test Site Prepares for Operation
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi continued its preparations to be fully operational as one of only six federal test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with another series of test flight missions this week over South Texas ranchland. Researchers have been conducting missions twice a day with the University’s RS-16 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and another […]
Unmanned Technology Research Continues at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with South Texas Test Flights
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi continues its preparations to be fully operational as one of only six federal test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with another series of test flight missions planned for the week of March 10 in South Texas ranch land. Researchers will run missions twice a day with the University’s RS-16 unmanned […]
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Set to Conduct Drone Research Mission
Just weeks after its designation as one of six federally-approved test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will conduct several test flights over South Texas ranchland to continue research and training on the RS-16 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) test site designation, announced Dec. 30, is […]
Texas Governor Declares November ‘Aviation Appreciation Month’
Texas Governor Rick Perry declared November “Aviation Appreciation Month.” across Texas, noting that general aviation supports over 56,000 jobs and an economic output of more than $14.6 billion annually across the state. National aviation organizations last week commended the Governor for his action. “We applaud Governor Perry’s recognition of the critical role of general aviation, […]
Regents Approve Center for Development, Research and Testing of Unmanned Aircraft in Corpus Christi
The Texas A&M System Board of Regents has approved the establishment of the Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC) as a joint Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) center. The LSUASC will function in the general areas of research, development, testing and training to support […]
North Texas Business Aviation Announces First Safety Show-Down to be Held in April
The North Texas Business Aviation Association (NTBAA), recently announced they will be presenting their first Safety Show-Down event on April 3rd, 2013 at Million Air Dallas at Addison (KADS) Airport. The Association plans on making this an annual event. This one-day safety day event will include numerous industry experts with presentations on current issues […]
