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January 10, 2020

Citation Longitude Enters The NetJets Fleet

Airplane Will Enter Service In Early 2020

NetJets has accepted its first delivery of the new Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet on Dec. 31, 2019. This delivery represents a significant milestone for both NetJets and Textron Aviation as they bring this revolutionary aircraft to passengers. NetJets anticipates that its Longitude will enter service for NetJets Owners in early 2020.

Sunflower Labs System Features Autonomous Aircraft, AI

Consumers looking for the latest in home security might be interested in a new system introduced by Sunflower Labs at CES in Las Vegas. The system features an autonomous drone that detects suspicious activity around your home, and goes out to take a look.

Change Is In The Wind For King Schools

King Schools customers are seeing a new flight instructor in King Schools’ online video courses. CEO Barry Knuttila has taken on an additional role as one of the on-camera instructors for King Schools.

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EHang Conducts First-Ever U.S. Trial Flight

Pilotless Air Taxi Flown At North Carolina's Transportation Summit

EHang conducted its first-ever U.S. trial flight of its two-seater passenger-grade AAV, the EHang 216 on Jan 7, as part of the North Carolina Transportation Summit hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on January 8 and 9. This represents the first time that the EHang 216 has received flight approval from the FAA. While this was a non-passenger flight, EHang is working with the FAA to secure approval for a passenger trial flight of the EHang 216 in the near future.

Guidance Streamlines Federal Guidance For 38 Government Agencies, Departments, Commissions And Others

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced the fourth iteration of the federal automated vehicle policy during a keynote speech at CES 2020.

The Program Will Support Bahamas Ministry Of National Security, Law Enforcement, Immigration And Customs

Swift Tactical Systems, a subsidiary of Swift Engineering, has been awarded a $17 million contract to provide Bahamas government agencies and ministries with a comprehensive Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. The multi-agency drone program includes the purchase of 55 short and medium-range drones, immediate surveillance capabilities, training and support, and the establishment of a regional drone academy.