Final Phase Of A Nine-Year Project To Develop Command And Control Data Link Waveform

Collins Aerospace Systems is entering the final stages of a nine-year project with NASA to enable unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to operate safely in the National Airspace System (NAS). The project, co-funded by Collins Aerospace and which is expected to be completed in Sept. 2020, has facilitated the development of a Command Non-Payload Control (CNPC) data link waveform that informed the initial certification standards for UAS Command and Control in the NAS.

Event To Be Held March 5 In London

Embracing the number one issue affecting our industry today, the British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) is putting sustainability at the heart of its annual conference theme next month. Returning to Luton Hoo Hotel, U.K., on Thursday, March 5, the Association is pleased to confirm that environmentalist, former MEP and World Bank representative, author Stanley Johnson will be this year’s keynote speaker.

Will Be Held June 16-18 In Baltimore, MD

The FAA and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host the 5th Annual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium on June 16-18, 2020, at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD.

A Very Fast Turboprop TBM 940 Aircraft Receives A Personal Touch For Two Long-Time Owners

Daher has announced the delivery of its 300th TBM 900-series very fast turboprop aircraft, which incorporates a personalized paint scheme for its owners – Dr. Ian Blair Fries and his wife Susan Fries, who received this TBM 940 version as the fourth TBM-family airplane they have acquired over the past 20 years.

Business Grows and Celebrates Milestone

Tamarack Aerospace Group recently celebrated the 100th installation of its revolutionary Active Winglet System at the Sandpoint, ID headquarters. The Tamarack team developed the first of its kind and only Active Winglet technology enabling aircraft to use much less fuel, fly farther with greater payloads and a more sustainable carbon footprint. The 100th installation milestone celebrates Tamarack’s continued growth and global leadership in winglet technology and aviation sustainability.

Provides Centimeter-Level Precision And Easy Integration

UAV Navigation announced today that its flight control solutions for Remotely Piloted Air Systems/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (RPAS/UAVs) are compatible with the Trimble UAS1, a high-precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver. The core benefits of Trimble’s GNSS solution include centimeter-level precision and easy integration.

SAIM Solution Operates On The Iridium Internet Service

UAS/UAV and spatial management technology company RelmaTech has confirmed that truly-global identification and tracking of all flying and moving objects is technically and commercially viable. This represents a significant leap toward achieving continuous geographic coverage and global access to multi-device tracking services.

Provides An Easy And Cost-Effective Path To Upgrade For A109E Helicopters In India

Astronautics Corporation of America’s AFI4700 RoadRunner Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) has received FAA STC validation from the India Directorate General of Civil Aviation for A109E helicopters.

Improves Composite Blades For Installation On Unmanned Helicopters

UAVOS, a developer of professional unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has announced that it has completed its tests of the new version of the main rotor blades for installation on helicopters with a take-off mass of 110 pounds and a rotor diameter of 102 inches. Composite blades are improved by gluing into the leading edge an all-metal edging.

Part 142 Simulator Program Based In Carlsbad, CA

AVIAA, the expanding group purchasing organization for business aviation, has added LOFT as another strategic partner for its membership.  For the past 15 years, LOFT has provided experienced flight instruction to Cessna Citation and CJ pilots through the entire training process. Its unique Part 142 simulator training program, based in Carlsbad, CA will now be offered to the growing number of AVIAA members operating Citation C Series business jets.