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April 11, 2020

Vertical Flight Society Announces 2020 Awards

Pays Tribute To The Outstanding Leaders Of Vertical Flight

The Vertical Flight Society today announced the 2020 group recipients of its prestigious awards program. Since its establishment in 1944, VFS Awards have paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of vertical flight and served as a catalyst for stimulating technological advances. This year’s winners will be recognized at the Grand Awards Banquet on Oct. 7, during the VFS 76th Annual Forum and Technology Display in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Alleges The Company Conducted Illegal Charter Flights

The FAA has proposed a $1,504,800 civil penalty against B E L Aviation of Odessa, Texas, for allegedly conducting illegal charter flights.

First Onboard Detect-and-Avoid System for Drones With 360-Degree Capability

Iris Automation has launched Casia 360 – the first onboard detect-and-avoid (DAA) solution with a 360-degree radial field of view to enable commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).