Will Be Held June 16-18 In Baltimore, MD

The FAA and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host the 5th Annual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium on June 16-18, 2020, at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD.

A Very Fast Turboprop TBM 940 Aircraft Receives A Personal Touch For Two Long-Time Owners

Daher has announced the delivery of its 300th TBM 900-series very fast turboprop aircraft, which incorporates a personalized paint scheme for its owners – Dr. Ian Blair Fries and his wife Susan Fries, who received this TBM 940 version as the fourth TBM-family airplane they have acquired over the past 20 years.

Business Grows and Celebrates Milestone

Tamarack Aerospace Group recently celebrated the 100th installation of its revolutionary Active Winglet System at the Sandpoint, ID headquarters. The Tamarack team developed the first of its kind and only Active Winglet technology enabling aircraft to use much less fuel, fly farther with greater payloads and a more sustainable carbon footprint. The 100th installation milestone celebrates Tamarack’s continued growth and global leadership in winglet technology and aviation sustainability.

Provides Centimeter-Level Precision And Easy Integration

UAV Navigation announced today that its flight control solutions for Remotely Piloted Air Systems/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (RPAS/UAVs) are compatible with the Trimble UAS1, a high-precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver. The core benefits of Trimble’s GNSS solution include centimeter-level precision and easy integration.

SAIM Solution Operates On The Iridium Internet Service

UAS/UAV and spatial management technology company RelmaTech has confirmed that truly-global identification and tracking of all flying and moving objects is technically and commercially viable. This represents a significant leap toward achieving continuous geographic coverage and global access to multi-device tracking services.

Provides An Easy And Cost-Effective Path To Upgrade For A109E Helicopters In India

Astronautics Corporation of America’s AFI4700 RoadRunner Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) has received FAA STC validation from the India Directorate General of Civil Aviation for A109E helicopters.

Will Enhance Operational Performance For Fleet of Dash 8 Aircraft

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has signed service agreements with Maldivian that will significantly enhance the airline's operational performance. The agreements will provide A and C Check Maintenance Interval Extensions, as well as Enhanced Structural Inspection Requirements (ESIR) for the airline's fleet of 10 Dash 8-200 and Dash 8-300 aircraft.  Maldivian, owned and operated by Island Aviation Services Limited, is the National Airline of the Maldives, one of the most geographically dispersed countries in the world.

Deal Valued At Approximately $200 Million

Collins Aerospace Systems has signed a five-year tailored FlightSense agreement, valued at approximately $200 million, to service air management and electric power components for Japan Airlines' (JAL) growing fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft. The agreement with JAL, which builds on a 14-year relationship between the two organizations, now includes a total of 51 aircraft through 2025.

Lockheed Martin Strengthens Commitment To India

Lockheed Martin signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to explore industrial opportunities in the F-21 program today at DefExpo 2020. Lockheed Martin is strengthening and growing its partnerships with the Indian industry to support the company's F-21 proposal for the Indian Air Force.

Will Develop Propulsion Technology For The Hypersonic Defense Program Glide Breaker

Aerojet Rocketdyne has been awarded a contract worth up to $19.6 million by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop enabling technologies for an advanced hypersonic defense interceptor known as Glide Breaker.

Improves Composite Blades For Installation On Unmanned Helicopters

UAVOS, a developer of professional unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has announced that it has completed its tests of the new version of the main rotor blades for installation on helicopters with a take-off mass of 110 pounds and a rotor diameter of 102 inches. Composite blades are improved by gluing into the leading edge an all-metal edging.

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Evaluating Aircraft Performance With Updated Software

Boeing is conducting test flights with a 737 MAX in an effort to evaluate the airplane's functions using new software.

Brings More Than 25 Years Of Government Relations And Management Experience In The Aviation And Transportation Sectors To The Role

The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has selected Greg Pecoraro as its new President and CEO. In this role, Pecoraro will work closely with the NASAO Board of Directors and other state aviation leaders to fulfill the organization's mission to represent the interests of the states and the public before Federal policymakers.

Final Phase Of A Nine-Year Project To Develop Command And Control Data Link Waveform

Collins Aerospace Systems is entering the final stages of a nine-year project with NASA to enable unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to operate safely in the National Airspace System (NAS). The project, co-funded by Collins Aerospace and which is expected to be completed in Sept. 2020, has facilitated the development of a Command Non-Payload Control (CNPC) data link waveform that informed the initial certification standards for UAS Command and Control in the NAS.

Application Period Open From March 2-31

As NASA prepares to launch American astronauts this year on American rockets from American soil to the International Space Station – with an eye toward the Moon and Mars – the agency is announcing it will accept applications March 2 to 31 for the next class of Artemis Generation astronauts.

Klyde Looks Into The FAA's Thought Processes/Paper Wad Hockey Practice

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Event To Be Held May 1-3

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) are making major plans to host the biggest, baddest, loudest air show in Eastern North Carolina.

Event To Be Held March 5 In London

Embracing the number one issue affecting our industry today, the British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) is putting sustainability at the heart of its annual conference theme next month. Returning to Luton Hoo Hotel, U.K., on Thursday, March 5, the Association is pleased to confirm that environmentalist, former MEP and World Bank representative, author Stanley Johnson will be this year’s keynote speaker.

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“Based on the TBM’s proven design, the upgrades that Daher brings to each new model amply justified our purchases of the four aircraft... The TBM fits our transportation profile: I can plan for a 1,000-nautical mile flight under almost any conditions. And it is a pleasure to work with many of the same people for years, which is a credit to Daher. Additionally, I consider the five-year warranty of significant value alone in justifying a new acquisition.” Source: From comments made by Dr. Ian Blair Fries, as Daher has announced the delivery of its 300th TBM 900-series aircraft, which incorporates a personalized paint scheme for its owners, who received their TBM 940 version as the fourth TBM-family airplane t