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JetSuiteX Delays Service To Santa Monica Airport

Enters Into 'Standstill Agreement' With The City

JetSuiteX has entered into a Standstill Agreement with the city of Santa Monica concerning JetSuiteX's planned operations at Santa Monica Airport. The agreement is designed to give the parties time to come to a final agreement.

HAI Hires Cade Clark As Vice President Of Government Affairs

Will Track All Legislative Development As Federal, State And Regional Levels

HAI is pleased to announce the hiring of Cade Clark as vice president of government affairs. In that role, Clark is responsible for researching and tracking all legislative developments at the regional, state, and federal levels related to the helicopter industry. Additionally, he will meet with U.S. congressional staff regarding all helicopter and general aviation issues and will serve as an advocate for HAI members.

Bye Aerospace, SolAero Technologies Collaborate On Medium-Altitude UAV

Proof-Of-Concept Prototype Is In Final Assembly

SolAero Technologies Corp. has announced an important product development and manufacturing collaboration with Bye Aerospace to power Bye's StratoAirNet solar-electric unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with SolAero's high-efficiency solar cells and flexible solar modules.

Level 5 Flight Simulator Now Operational In The U.S.

First Flight Training Program In The Country To Offer Access To The Advanced Frasca Helicopter Simulator

In partnership with Central Oregon Community College (COCC), Leading Edge Aviation has announced the acquirement of a top-of-the-line helicopter simulator as part of its FAA approved Part 141 flight training program. Leading Edge Aviation and COCC are the first flight training program in the country to offer students the opportunity to fly the Frasca Level 5 flight training device (FTD) flight simulator, the highest rated R44 Simulator in North America.

Drone Operator Arrested In Pacifica, CA

Accused Of Flying His Aircraft Near A Helicopter Conducting A Rescue Operation

A drone operator has been arrested and charged with flying his aircraft near a California Highway Patrol helicopter that was engaged in a rescue operation.

Drone Instrumental In Rescue Of Lost Hikers

Pair Had Become Disoriented, Wandered For Hours Before Being Found

A German couple who became disoriented while hiking in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in eastern New South Wales in Australia on Sunday were located using a drone operated by local authorities.

Lord Corporation Expands Sensors Line For Unmanned And Autonomous Vehicles

Common Software Compatible With Air, Land And Marine Applications

Lord Sensing MicroStrain has expanded its portfolio of sensors for unmanned and autonomous vehicles for air, land, and sea with the introduction of the 3DM-GX5 family of inertial sensors.

GoPro Karma Is Once Again 'Go'

Sales Resume Online And At Selected Retailers

After a three-month hiatus, the GoPro Karma is once again available for sale online and from selected retailers, the company announced Wednesday. Initial shipments will be limited but production is expected to ramp quickly. Karma will be available in international markets in the Spring.