Aero-News Network: The aviation and aerospace world's daily/real-time news and information service
Aero-News Network
RSS icon RSS feed
podcast icon MP3 podcast
Subscribe Aero-News e-mail Newsletter Subscribe

Hide/Show Archive Navigation.

All News

October 16, 2017

FreeFlight Systems, Becker Avionics Accepting ADS-B Installation Orders

Joint System Designed For Business And Commercial Aircraft

FreeFlight Systems and Becker Avionics have partnered to offer a complete ADS-B Solution for business and commercial class aircraft. By combining the strength and integrity of the Becker Avionics BXT65XX series of Mode S transponders with FreeFlight Systems 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor and RANGR-RX ADS-B Receiver, these remote-mounted solutions will provide turboprop and turbojet business aircraft a complete and cost effective way to equip with ADS-B In and Out for the upcoming January 1, 2020 mandate.

Read More

Insitu Demonstrates UAV Integrated With GIS For Fighting Wildfires

Flights Took Place At UAS Test Range In Warm Springs, OR

Insitu, together with analytics company Esri, recently successfully completed test flights on a new way to support firefighting efforts using state-of-the-art software for firefighters and first responders. The flights were held at the Warm Springs, Oregon, FAA Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Test Range, a member of the Pan Pacific FAA UAS Test Site for commercial UAS testing. The national FAA test site program facilitates the UAS industry in meeting strict customer needs and qualifications.

Read More

Vector Aerospace Signs Exclusive PT6A Service Agreement In Australia

Will Provide MRO Services For Australian Aeromedical Provider CareFlight

Vector Aerospace has entered into an exclusive agreement with CareFlight to provide the Australian aeromedical operator with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A engine services. CareFlight, headquartered in Sydney, NSW, uses helicopters, turboprops and business jets to transfer patients from accident scenes and between hospitals.

Read More

FAA Panel Can't Agree On Need For Drone Security Measures

Cannot Reach Consensus On Issues Such As Identification Beacons

The FAA's Drone Advisory Committee is struggling to reach a consensus on how civilian drones should be tracked by the government, delaying the commercial expansion of the use of the aircraft.

Read More

Nine Certified Aviation Manager Scholarships Awarded An NBAA-BACE

Number Is A Record For The Association

A record nine scholarships have been awarded to current and aspiring Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs) during NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. These scholarships, which are given annually, promote professional development in business aviation by providing financial support for qualified CAM exam candidates.

Read More

Cessna Citation Latitude Reaches 100th Delivery Milestone

Comes Just Over Two Years Since First Of The Type Entered Service

Textron announced at NBAA-BACE that it is in the process of delivering the 100th Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet. The milestone aircraft, which comes just 26 months after the first Latitude entered service, will be handed over to NetJets, Inc., this week at Textron Aviation headquarters in Wichita, Kansas.

Read More

Advertisement

FAA Recommends Landing Gear Load Test On Certain Sikorsky Helicopters

Company Issues Alert Service Bulletin For 296 Models

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin following Sikorsky's release of an Alert Service Bulletin concerning landing gear dampers on Model 296 helicopters.

Read More




Advertisement

Advertisement

Podcasts

AeroTwitter

© 2007 - 2024 Web Development & Design by Pauli Systems, LC