Deal Strengthens Aerox’s Supply Chain Position

O2 Aero Acquisitions, the parent company of Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems, has acquired Hudson, Ohio-based Fluid Power, Inc, a manufacturer of military-type oxygen systems and components for the aviation industry. The acquisition broadens Aerox’s line of aviation oxygen systems for military and specialty applications and affords the company’s global customer base expanded access to Aerox’s products and services.

Outside Investor Plavo More Kickstarts Path to Flight Demonstration

Skyworks Aeronautics might be taking to the skies with their utility-oriented Hawk 5 gyroplane in the near future, paving the way for the unorthodox offering to make a name for itself in the public safety GA market. The Hawk 5 has been bankrolled into its demonstration phase by Plavo More SPV, LLC. Skyworks hopes to capitalize on a Letter of Intent from Turkey for the purchase of 200 Hawk 5s, and has embarked on building the first flight-ready unit with the new injection of capital.

Asimov’s Third Law

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Be’er Sheva, Israel, ParaZero Drone Safety Solutions is a technology concern specializing in the safe and comprehensive deployment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). On 01 September 2023, the company debuted SmartAir Trinity, an AI-based avionics system designed to detect malfunctions in UAS and eVTOL aircraft in real-time and provide analytics for mission debriefings. The system utilizes a new, leading-edge sensor array with advanced capabilities.

Aviator Assistant EFB Now Includes ASA's 2024 FAR/AIM

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) has entered into a partnership with Aviator Assistant, a provider of aviation software solutions for students and pilots. Aviator Assistant's state-of-the-art Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and flight-school management software offer pilots and flight-schools streamlined, user-friendly platforms. In partnership with ASA and effective immediately, every subscription to Aviator Assistant's EFB will include access to the newly-released ASA 2024 FAR/AIM at no additional cost.

Winning Designs to be Presented at Forum & Technology Display

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) has named the winners of its 40th Annual Student Design Competition. The team representing the University of Maryland took first place in the Graduate category. The Georgia Institute of Technology/US Military Academy prevailed in the Undergraduate category. In addition, the Military Institute of Technology (Bangladesh) took Best New Undergraduate Entrant honors. The 2023 competition was sponsored by Sikorsky, which provided $12,500 in prize money.

Growth of U.S. UAS Sector Deemed Critical

Red Cat Holdings—the San Juan, Puerto Rico-based purveyor of robotic hardware and software germane to the global drone industry—announced on 29 August 2023 that United States Senator Mitt Romney (Republican, Utah) had toured the Salt Lake City headquarters of Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones. The August visit was undertaken for purpose of familiarizing Senator Romney with Teal’s operation and products. The factory Romney toured was purpose-built to meet the growing demand for U.S.-made drones. Romney met and spoke with Teal’s department heads and learned about the engineering, testing, manufacturing, supply chain, and compliance process germane to Teal’s products, including the