To Be Based At Iruma Air Base In Saitama Prefecture North Of Tokyo

Textron recently delivered the first two Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft configured for flight inspection missions. The aircraft were delivered to Kanematsu Corporation and will be owned and operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to ensure the integrity of instrument approaches and airway procedures that constitute the national airspace of Japan. A third aircraft is anticipated to deliver in early 2021. "We're proud the JASDF selected the Cessna Citation Latitude, the best-selling midsize jet, in support of its flight inspection mission," said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales for Textron Aviation. "When the JASDF needed a modern aircraft with low dir

ATLAS Is Designed To Carry A Payload Specific To The Mission

The aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 that left 168 people dead sparked the work being done now by Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Unmanned Systems Research Institute to help first responders. 25 years ago, there was no technology available that could help rescuers locate victims without risking their own lives to climb throughout what was left of the Murrah Building. With this in mind, the now deceased Jon Hansen of the Oklahoma City Fire Department said that first responders needed a better way to conduct searches of rooms and communicate with the injured without having rescuers climbing through an unstable structure.

Avinode Aid Is Providing A New, Free, Service

Business aviation technology leader Avinode Group is launching Avinode Aid, a goodwill initiative utilising Avinode technology to assist the aviation community in their relief efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Avinode Aid is providing a new service allowing operators to place available ambulance aircraft and helicopters on the Avinode platform for free. Avinode Aid is accessible to all operators whether or not they are existing Avinode members. The initiative ensures ambulance-only aircraft are not open to passenger flight requests, so operators can respond to urgent medical transportation enquiries quickly and efficiently.

Scheduled To Take Place, As Planned, September 15-17, 2020 In Las Vegas

We finally got an event notice that wasn't a cancellation... and we're thrilled. Commercial UAV Expo Americas is scheduled to take place as planned September 15-17, 2020 in Las Vegas. The event organizers explain that, "More than 90 leading companies have already committed to exhibit, representing 60% of the CUAVEA exhibit floor. We are working closely with our Advisory Board on the education program and will announce programming in June including up to the minute content on how to survive and thrive in the drone industry amidst COVID-19. New offerings, including Law-Tech Connect as well as new incarnations of favorites including "Beyond the Cage" Outdoor Drone Demos and DRONE