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The State Of Nevada Signs Historic Autonomous Systems Letter Of Intent

Partners With Poland And The European Union's Largest Coking Material Mining Group

The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS – an FAA-designated UAS Test Site) announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent with the European Union's largest Polish coking (coal) producing company, JSW SA.

Swiss Regional Carrier SkyWork Ceases Operation

Has Surrendered Its Air Operator Certificate, Will Seek Bankruptcy Protection

Financially troubled SkyWork Airline, a European regional carrier which provided up to 60 percent of the flights into and out of Bern, Switzerland, has ceased operations and surrendered its air operating certificate to Swill aviation authorities.

Republic Airways Welcomes First Aviation Training Academy Class Tuesday

Goal Is To Address Looming Pilot Shortage

The first class of future pilots at the Republic Airways Holdings' LIFT Academy will "take off" on Tuesday. LIFT Academy, a U.S.-based aviation training school located at the Indianapolis International Airport (KIND), launched in May of 2018 and makes aviation training affordable, accessible and attractive. Over 600 applications were received for the first class.

Avidyne Announces ADS-B Upgrades For Multiple Products

Includes EX5000/ EX500/ EX600 MFD And Entegra Release 9-Equipped Aircraft

Upgrades are available that will enable ADS-B on Avidyne EX5000/EX500/600 MFD and Entegra R9 equipped aircraft. Along with Avidyne’s broad product line of GPS navigators and transponders, software upgrades are now available that allow the display of ADS-B In traffic on Entegra flight decks.

First RS Training Provides RQ-4 Student Pilots Valuable Flying Experience

UAS Candidates Receiving Manned Flight Training With The Beale Aero Club

Becoming an RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot requires specific training, which is unique to remotely piloted aircraft. This training means new pilots not coming from previous manned platforms often have limited experience in the cockpit of an aircraft. The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron is aiming to increase their level of experience with their new, innovative Aviation Fundamentals Training program funded through the Squadron Innovation Fund.

Pratt & Whitney Investigating Vibration Issue With Geared Turbofan

Engine Powering A320neo Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney is working to determine the cause of a vibration issue with its geared turbofan engines that are powering some A320neo airplanes.

Shaesta Waiz Christens Newest Goodyear Blimp Wingfoot Three

Record-Setting Pilot Follows In Footsteps Of Aviation Pioneer Amelia Earhart

Goodyear's newest blimp – Wingfoot Three – was christened Thursday by Shaesta Waiz, the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft. Waiz traveled more than 24,000 nautical miles over a five-month period in 2017 visiting 22 countries on her record-breaking solo flight.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.01.18)

"LIFT Academy is revolutionizing pilot training by introducing the most technologically advanced flight program, while removing barriers such as cost and accessibility that today limit the pilot career to a narrow demographic." Source: Matt Koscal, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Republic Airways Holdings.