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National Air And Space Education Institute Hires CEO Will Fortune

Former U.S. Naval Aviator Vows To Ensure Success Of The Organization

The National Air and Space Education Institute has announced that former U.S. Naval aviator Will Fortune has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer.

Airborne 03.10.17: Bell’s Radical FCX, Sporty’s Foundation, No TFR Relief

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Bell Helicopter got radical at HeliExpo 2017. Revealing their vision for the future of rotorcraft, the FCX-001, this is Bell’s first concept aircraft. Bell Helicopter’s Boss Mitch Snyder said, “Six months ago we created a dedicated team to focus on emerging technologies and how we could incorporate them into our products. Among that team’s first tasks was to display visually the technologies and innovations that present a roadmap that we envision bringing to market.&

AMA Drone Report 03.09.17: Drone Racing Update, SB 111 Update, NY Wants Drone Pk

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MultiGP has announced the launch of their 2017 regional race series, allowing drone racers to start qualifying for the 2017 MultiGP Drone Racing Championship, scheduled for Las Vegas this October. Over 5,400 pilots, from more than 450 MultiGP US Chapters, can participate in more than 70 Regional Qualifiers, followed by 14 Regional Finals in July. These events are designed to qualify the top ranked pilots eligible to compete for title of MultiGP Drone Racing Champion. After a briefing with AMA HQ, we’re pleased