Aerion Will Build a New State-of-the-Art Campus in Melbourne

FL Governor Ron DeSantis is crowing about Aerion Supersonic -- who will construct a new state-of-the-art campus – Aerion Park – in Melbourne, Florida. Aerion Park will form a new global headquarters and integrated campus for research, design, build and maintenance of the company’s supersonic aircraft. The new project involves a multi-year $300 million investment that is expected to generate at least 675 jobs in Florida by 2026. “The Space Coast has become a hub for the aviation and aerospace industry, and my administration continues to make it a priority to expand this high-wage and important business sector,” said Governor DeSantis. “We are thrilled t

Nearly 4,000 Waivers Granted Under Part 107

Almost four years after the FAA established rules for the commercial operation of small UAS, a new report by AUVSI found that nearly 4,000 operators across all 50 states have been granted waivers to go beyond current regulations. First responders across the country received about 20 percent of all waivers granted to organizations (398), which demonstrates growing interest and need for public safety applications enabled by UAS, including search and rescue and firefighting at night. Effective Aug. 29, 2016, the small UAS rule, also known as Part 107, created a uniform regulatory framework for UAS. Among the rule’s requirements, UAS must fly below 400 feet above ground level (AGL), within visual line

New NBAA Resource Page Dedicated To Aircraft Disinfection

Honeywell is the latest OEM to provide guidance on specific cleaning solutions for their products because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Honeywell’s Service Information Letter covers recommendations for cleaning solutions for their products installed in aircraft flight decks. NBAA has posted Honeywell’s information, along with that of similar advisories issued by five other OEMs, on a new resource page dedicated to aircraft disinfection for the coronavirus. "NBAA has gathered a wealth of useful resources related to aircraft operational considerations with the coronavirus online, including business aircraft disinfection guidance,” said NBAA Director of Technical Operations Stewa