FAA Selects Mississippi State University Team As Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

After a rigorous competition, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selected a Mississippi State University team as the FAA’s Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (COE UAS). The COE will focus on research, education and training in areas critical to safe and successful integration of UAS into the nation’s airspace. The […]

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FAA-Industry Initiative Will Expand Small UAS Horizons

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a partnership with industry to explore the next steps in unmanned aircraft operations beyond the type of operations the agency proposed in the draft small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) rule it published in February. “Government has some the best and brightest minds in aviation, but […]

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T. F. Green Airport Moves to SITA’s Cloud Technology to Attract International Airlines to Rhode Island

In a move to make T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, Rhode Island more attractive to international carriers, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation is investing in the latest technology for passenger management. Now international airlines that wish to fly to the airport can use a check-in and boarding platform provided by the global airport technology […]

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Scientist Talks UAS with STEM Students

Woolpert research scientist Matt Hutchinson visited Dayton Christian School recently to discuss the technology, applications and future of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Hutchinson, an Australian native who has been with Woolpert for seven years, spoke to high schoolers and eighth graders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classes focused […]

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Georgia DOT Searching for Aviation Planning Manager

Aviation Planning Manager On behalf of our client, we are seeking applications for an Aviation Planning Manager. Under minimum supervision, our client is seeking a self-starting experienced aviation planner who is customer oriented and driven to complete airport system planning function at a state level. Selected candidate will perform reviews, assessments, planning, analyzing, and maintain […]

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Georgia DOT Seeking Aviation Project Manager

Project Manager (Aviation) On behalf of our client, we are seeking applications for a Project Manager (Aviation). Under minimum supervision, our client is seeking a self-starting experienced project manager who is customer oriented and driven to complete projects within budget, on time and with high standards implemented. The PM is responsible for the direction, coordination, […]

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Statewide Study Highlights Airports’ Contributions to Billions in Economic Activity for Massachusetts

MassDOT announced the results of the latest comprehensive Statewide Airport Economic Impact study that finds Massachusetts public airports generate an economic output of $16 billion in economic activity and support more than 162,000 jobs. “The Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study demonstrates the value that airports add to the Commonwealth by bringing in money, creating jobs, […]

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Sonex and NASC Collaborate on Teros UAV

Sonex Aircraft announced that a formal Business Collaboration Agreement has been signed with Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) for research, engineering and production of Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs), beginning with a Xenos-based line of aircraft dubbed “Teros.” As the next addition to NASC¹s line of UAVs, which includes the TigerShark and Mako series of aircraft, […]

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