Will Offer Safety Features Derived From Latest Fighter Technology

Dassault Aviation has announced an all-new Falcon jet. Featuring a range of 7,500 nautical miles, the Falcon 10X will fly nonstop from New York to Shanghai, Los Angeles to Sydney, Hong Kong to New York or Paris to Santiago. Top speed will be Mach 0.925. “Today we are introducing a new benchmark in business aviation,” said Dassault Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier. “The Falcon 10X will offer an unrivalled passenger experience over both short- and long-duration flights, along with breakthrough safety features from Dassault’s frontline fighter technology. We have optimized every aspect of the aircraft with the passenger in mind and established a new level of capab

Approved By To Carry Up To 2,000 Pounds

Bell's 505 cargo hook has been approved by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to carry up to 2,000 pounds giving the aircraft an external gross weight capability of 4,475 pounds. “The cargo hook capabilities are an important enhancement for the aircraft and an added capability for utility and public safety operations,” said Duncan Van De Velde, managing director, Europe & Russia. “The Bell 505 is built for versatility and being able to adapt quickly, and the cargo hook will be a great addition for our utility customers in Europe.” 

From 2019 (YouTube Version): Regulating The Growing Drone Industry

No discussion with a lawmaker concerning aviation can avoid the subject of the latest segment of the industry; unmanned aircraft, Urban Air Mobility, and consumer drones. The burgeoning industry encompasses a lot of territory, and is leading to innovation in the fields of electric aircraft and air traffic management. In this final installment of our AirVenture interview with Senator James Inhofe, he gives us his thoughts about unmanned aircraft, talks a little about national politics, and discusses UAVs in the military with Aero-News Editor-in-Chief Jim Campbell.