Will Place A Phenom 300 Light Jet Into Service At KPDK

GrandView Aviation, one of the largest owned & operated charter fleets of Phenom 300 light jets and an Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Company, is opening a new base in Atlanta at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Spring 2020. GrandView Aviation will be placing a Wi-Fi enabled Embraer Phenom 300 light jet into service at KPDK airport. Private fliers in Atlanta will now have access to the best selling light jet in recent years on a pay-per-flight basis.

Named Vice President Strategic Performance At Its Seattle Hub

Alaska Airlines board of directors has elected Brooke Vatheuer to the new position of vice president strategic performance – Seattle, where she will lead the airline's growing, hometown hub at Sea-Tac International Airport.

Value Could Reach $11 Billion By 2023

The global drone services market and the market is poised to experience spend growth of more than $11 billion between 2018-2023 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 50% during the forecast period, according to a new report from Send Edge.

Jamie Eastman And Benjamin Summer Selected For The Financial Assistance

The MedEvac Foundation International has announced the recipients of the 2020 Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI) Scholarship are Jamie Eastman, Quality Committee Chairperson for Duke Life Flight, and Benjamin Summer, Regional Manager for Life Link III. MTLI enhances leadership and management of medical transportation through formal education programs that emphasize the direct practical application of management theory. The scholarships are awarded annually to individuals who excel in the air medical and critical care transport industry and strive toward the betterment of the industry.

Two Brought On Board To Research Environment And Aerospace As Interdependent Subjects

Cranfield University’s commitment to green aviation has been enhanced with two new appointments to research environment and aerospace as interdependent subjects.

One-Third Smaller And 50% Lighter Than Legacy Solutions To Accommodate Small Satellites

L3Harris Technologies has introduced a new small satellite reflector antenna that will help decrease the size, weight and overall time to produce smallsats.

Final Participant In Original Field Of Three Qualifiers Fails To Launch Following Successful Countdown Procedure

Less than two years from its start, DARPA’s effort to stress the approaches and processes associated with space launch ended March 2 with the lone Launch Challenge participant – Astra – scrubbing its launch with less than a minute left in the countdown before liftoff. Astra faced technical and weather-related issues during the roughly two-week window of the Challenge campaign, which ran February 17-March 2 in Kodiak, Alaska.

Available For Installation On Both Forward And Aft Muffler Assemblies

The FAA has approved PMA certification for the Nicrocraft Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX III forward and aft muffler assemblies. 

How Wind Tunnel Testing Is Essential To Preparing For The Demonstrator’s First Flight

Wind tunnel testing is a critical milestone for any aircraft. For the E-Fan X, the test program has offered invaluable insight into the hybrid-electric demonstrator’s aerodynamic design, low-speed performance and handling qualities in preparation for its first flight in 2021.

Configurable For Both Single- And Multi-Engine Training

Turkish flight training school Istanbul Aviation Academy has signed a contract for the purchase of an Alsim AL250 flight simulator.

A New Precision Farming Solution For Commodity And Permanent Crops

Airbus has launched AgNeo, its new integrated precision farming solution for commodity and permanent crops. Delivering in-season actionable information based on satellite imagery and premium agronomic analytics, AgNeo will help customers save time, optimise inputs and increase yields.

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We knew something like this was coming... but we had hopes for the best. Now, the folks at Sun 'n Fun have made what had to be a truly difficult decision... Sun 'Fun Statement (Official): "SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence are deeply concerned about the developing crisis with COVID-19 and understand our responsibility to help in the fight against the spread of the disease. Our first priority is always the health, safety, and well-being of our patrons, partners, staff and volunteers. Wit

Chinese Investment Company Looks To Acquire 100 Percent Of The Company

ONE Aviation, a U.S.-based aircraft manufacturer of very light jets, has obtained clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for its 100% acquisition by Citiking International US LLC (Citiking), a Chinese-controlled investment company. Citiking will acquire ONE Aviation from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will support its operations post-bankruptcy.

First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge Offers Up To $552K In Prizes

If you look around, there are plenty of drone challenges sponsored by industry, academia, non-profits, and government agencies. But the organizers of the First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge say theirs will be the one most worthy of your time.

Will Pair Enterprise Drone Imagery With Interactive Mapping

European drone group Parrot and Survae, a software platform for managing aerial and ground-based imagery, have launched a partnership through Parrot’s SDK program to combine Parrot’s ANAFI and ANAFI Thermal hardware and Survae’s software for professional drone use.

Éric Martel To Succeed Alain Bellemare As President And Chief Executive Officer

Éric Martel has been appointed president and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier, and a member of the company's Board of Directors, effective April 6, 2020.

Tentative April 16 Date For Resumption Of Vintage Airliner Tour

The national tour for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 1929 Ford Tri-Motor aircraft will pause for one month in consideration of the current coronavirus/COVID-19 situation and the health of flight crew and passengers.

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Will Place 22 New Boeing 787-8 Aircraft With The Carrier

Leasing company BOC Aviation has signed an agreement with American Airlines (“American”) for the lease of 22 new Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The aircraft are powered by General Electric GEnx engines, and are scheduled for delivery in 2020 and 2021.

Aero Linx: The Tennessee Aviation Association (TAA) The Tennessee Aviation Association (TAA) is an airports advocacy organization representing our statewide system of airports. The mission of TAA is to promote and encourage communications among its members, governmental entities and the general public; and to foster a better understanding of the value of all airports in the State of Tennessee. Celebrating more than 25 years of statewide advocacy, TAA membership includes representatives from airports, local governments, consultants, vendors and other suppliers that serve the aviation industry. We are proud to produce the annual Tennessee Airports Conference which is the single best even

VFR-On-Top ATC authorization for an IFR aircraft to operate in VFR conditions at any appropriate VFR altitude (as specified in 14 CFR and as restricted by ATC). A pilot receiving this authorization must comply with the VFR visibility, distance from cloud criteria, and the minimum IFR altitudes specified in 14 CFR Part 91. The use of this term does not relieve controllers of their responsibility to separate aircraft in Class B and Class C airspace or TRSAs as required by FAAO JO 7110.65.

“As much as EAA thoroughly enjoys bringing the history of early aviation to communities through our Ford Tri-Motor’s national tours, the health and safety of our guests, crews, and volunteers is the top priority. Given the uncertainty of the situation throughout the country regarding the transmission of the coronavirus, we made the decision to pause the tour at this time and begin again next month.” Source: Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety, discussing the news that the national tour for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 1929 Ford Tri-Motor aircraft will pause for one month in consideration of the current coronavirus/COVID-19 situation and the health of flight crew and passen