"Research Will Lead To The Implementation Of New Technologies That Will Make Airports Safer"

The FAA has selected five host airports to evaluate technologies and systems that could detect and mitigate potential safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft. The effort is part of the agency’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program. These airports meet FAA requirements for diverse testing environments and represent airport operating conditions found across the United States. The research will lead to the implementation of new technologies that will make airports safer for passengers and manned aircraft. Researchers plan to test and evaluate at least 10 technologies or systems at these airports. Testing will begin later this year and continue through 2023. It will create standards for future unmanned aircraft detection and mitigation technologies at airports around the country.

Makes Statement for House Aviation Hearing

Aligned with with the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation hearing titled, "COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight Path to Recovery," Regional Airline Association (RAA) President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black issued the following statement: "On behalf of RAA and its members, I thank the Committee and its staff for their critical support of the regional airline industrs workforce through a third extension of the highly successful Payroll Support Program in H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021...

From 2017 (YouTube Version): Making Older Aircraft New Again…

Founded in 2007, Cleveland, Ohio based Nextant Aerospace is recognized as the first company in the world to introduce aircraft remanufacturing to the business jet market. The company started with the Nextant 400XTi, a completely-rebuilt Beechjet 400A/XP with Williams FJ44-3AP engines and the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics suite up front. The new aircraft also has major aerodynamic enhancements and an improved engine mounting configuration with redesigned nacelles and pylons. The 400XTi is delivered with a two-year full-aircraft warranty and after-sales support provided by a global network of owned and authorized service centers.

AMM Is One Of The Fastest-Growing Emerging Segments In Aviation

NBAA is welcoming legislation introduced by Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) to assist and promote the safe and secure development of advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies in the United States. The Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act authorizes the secretary of the DOT to establish an interagency working group to review and make recommendations for the federal role in the support and maturing of AAM systems for widespread use across the country in such roles as air taxi service.

Selling For A Cool (Very) US$1.05 billion

CAE has entered into a definitive agreement with L3Harris Technologies to acquire L3Harris' Military Training business for US$1.05 billion, subject to customary adjustments (the "Acquisition"). The Acquisition value represents approximately 13.5 times the L3Harris Military Training business estimated adjusted 2020 EBITDA or approximately 10 times, including cost synergies, which are expected to reach a range of C$35 to C$45 million (approximately US$28 to US$35 million) annually by the end of the second year following closing of the Acquisition.

2021 Brings 100th Anniversary Of Agricultural Aviation

Over the past century, American agriculture has progressed from a labor-intensive industry still largely reliant on four-legged horsepower, to a technology-driven marvel of production efficiency and environmental sustainability. A key component in the speed and scope of change in food production over the last 100 years has been the advent and evolution of agricultural aviation. August 2021 will mark the 100th anniversary of the first recorded use of aerial application, when U.S. Army test pilot, Lt. John Macready, spread lead arsonate dust from a World War I surplus biplane. 

AD 2021-01-01 Requires Verifying That The Affected Components Are Installed On The Airplane...

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This AD was prompted by evidence that a revised structural life limit of some components of the nose landing gear (NLG) and/or main landing gear (MLG) was not implemented during repair. This AD requires verifying that the affected components are installed on the airplane, revising the structural life limits in the existing structural deviation inspection requirements (SDIR) airplane document, and replacing affected components if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective March 30, 2021.

AD 2021-03-17 Requires An Inspection To Determine The Last Replacement Date Of The ELB

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of smoke and signs of an overheating condition from the emergency light battery (ELB) due to excessive corrosion surrounding the internal lead acid batteries, which caused an electrical short circuit that led to the smoke and overheating condition. This AD requires an inspection to determine the last replacement date of the ELB, and replacement if necessary. This AD also requires the incorporation of a new maintenance task into the existing maintenance or inspection program. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective March 30, 2021.

Kitty Hawk Has Built 13 Prototypes Of The eVTOL Aircraft

Emergency response and healthcare company Falck has announced a collaboration with Kitty Hawk. The companies will establish a joint innovation platform creating a framework for Project Heaviside, Kitty's Hawk's latest high performance aircraft, to be used in emergency response operations. The new collaboration adds to Falck's drone initiative, Vertical, which aims to assess the potential of drone technology in the prehospital and ambulance services of the future. With Kitty Hawk's Project Heaviside, the company plans to test and evaluate new technologies on a large scale, making emergency healthcare more accessible and affordable. Project Heaviside is designed to be fast, small, and exceedingly quiet. Kitty Hawk has built 13 prototypes of the eVTOL aircraft and has completed over 700 test flights.

A Puff Of Dark-Colored Smoke Emanated From The Vicinity Of The Engine Compartment

On February 15, 2021, about 1514 Atlantic Standard time , a Bell 206B-III, N13AT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 sightseeing flight. According to the Director of Operations, who was also a pilot for the operator, the accident flight was a planned 17-minute sightseeing flight around the island.