Mobile Chamber Of Commerce Recognizes The Company For Contributions To The Local Economy

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce has named Continental Motors “Manufacturer of the Year” for 2017. This annual award recognizes companies for their economic growth and commitment to the local community.

Addressed How Future Air Navigation Will Manage Forecast Aviation Growth And Innovations

ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu welcomed a wide range of government and industry experts to ICAO Tuesday to kick off the UN agency’s second Global Air Navigation Industry Symposium (GANIS/2).

Level C FFS To Be Located In Dallas, TX

The first full flight simulator for the new PC-24 Super Versatile Jet has received interim Level C qualification from the FAA. The new FlightSafety FS1000 simulator is expected to be qualified by the European Aviation Safety Agency early next year. Training is scheduled to begin at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Dallas, Texas during the first quarter of 2018.

Inmarsat’s Global Xpress SATCOM As A Service Used To Rapidly And Effectively Stand Up High-Throughput, Easy-To-Use Data And Voice Connectivity

Satcom Direct and COMSAT have announced that the two organizations worked to ensure highly reliable satellite communications were immediately available for first responders in Puerto Rico to support the relief effort of Hurricane Maria. Amidst catastrophic damage and a major humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, Inmarsat’s Global Xpress service enabled first responders to communicate within minutes of arrival using rapid mission-critical high-throughput connectivity, thus allowing public safety, medical and other emergency response teams to swiftly and reliably fulfill their mission.

Simulator Trials Stress Collision Avoidance

Efforts to advance the development and implementation of enhanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (HTAWS) took a step forward last month with the completion of simulator trials of Honeywell’s EGPWS MKXXII HTAWS solution. Effective collision avoidance is fundamental to helicopter safety, and a collaborative project involving multiple stakeholders is working to give pilots earlier alerts through the widespread adoption of upgraded HTAWS in the offshore helicopter sector.

Xpeller Counter-UAV System Demonstrated At Airbus Facility In Germany

As part of a major product demonstration on the Airbus airfield in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, Hensoldt, the leading independent sensor house, provided proof of the excellent performance of its Xpeller counter-UAV system when it comes to protecting airports and critical infrastructure.

Combined Funding Totals $10.2 Million

NASA is taking the next step in the development of a space-based, on-demand fabrication capability by partnering with three U.S. companies, under NASA's Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP) program, to create prototypes.

But Transport Canada Has Greenlighted The Project

A Canadian communications company has proposed to erect a 131-foot tall cell phone tower about a quarter-mile from the shore of Puslinch Lake, a popular spot for seaplane operations in the region. And local pilots say that the structure will be a hazard to navigation.

Two Flights Recently Forced To Return To Departure Airport

The Rolls-Royce engines powering Air New Zealand's Dreamliners have been experiencing some problems of late, forcing two flights to return to their departure airports last week.

Carries Passengers With Next Generation Amenities

Air Canada embarked has on the next phase of its transformation with the entry into scheduled service of its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Flight AC137 from Toronto to Calgary on Monday was the first to be operated using the 169-seat, fuel-efficient aircraft, featuring Air Canada's next generation in-flight entertainment system, spacious overhead storage bin capacity and Boeing's Sky Interior. Throughout the day it then flew passengers from Calgary to Montreal, followed by service from Montreal to Vancouver. 

Last Learjet 55 Will Now Operate For A U.S. Air Ambulance Company

German fractional operator FAI rent-a-jet AG has divested itself of its last Learjet 55 aircraft (D-CAAE), which will now continue life as an air ambulance jet in the USA.

Event To Be Held June 4-6 In San Diego, CA

The Global Connected Aircraft Summit provides airlines, operators, integrators, and technology vendors complete connected solutions – from ground to air and from nose to tail. The fifth annual event connects business, technology, and industry perspectives and goes beyond just in-flight entertainment, to include operations, communications and technologies that impact the aircraft.

Met With Representatives Of U.S. Carriers To Discuss Complaints

The Trump Administration is continuing to work with U.S. Airlines concerning their complaints that some Middle Eastern carriers are receiving unfair subsidies from their governments, giving them a competitive advantage.

Clarifies Airport Sponsor Responsibilities And What Communities Can Do

The FAA has issued guidance for pilots, FBOs, and airport sponsors in an online document titled “Q&As – FBO Industry Consolidation and Pricing Practices”. The document lays out a series of questions and answers addressing how federally funded airports should facilitate competition and transparency, as well as promote reasonable access and pricing. As a condition of receiving federal funding for development projects, airports must agree to protect public access to the airport by ensuring each FBO’s prices and fees are reasonable and not unjustly discriminatory.

ACSS Teams With CAAC, Juneyao Airlines And Airbus For The Demonstration

The first successful ADS-B In jetliner flight demonstration has been conducted in China. ACSS, an L3 and Thales Company, said the demonstrations were performed on three A321 aircraft on approach to Shanghai’s Hongqiao International Airport and were conducted in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC); Juneyao Airlines, a Shanghai-based commercial and cargo carrier; and Airbus.

Four Satellites Carried By A Single Ariane 5 Booster

Europe has four more Galileo navigation satellites in the sky following their launch on an Ariane 5 rocket. After Tuesday’s success, only one more launch remains before the Galileo constellation is complete and delivering global coverage.

Congratulations Going Out To Nathan Metzler Of Davis, CA

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Foundation is pleased to announce the winner of the AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes. Nathan Metzler, of Davis, California was randomly chosen from thousands of entries received online.

Calls Database An 'Important Tool' For Safety

Following the signing of the Defense authorization Act by President Donald Trump earlier this week, The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued a statement praising the inclusion of the drone registration provision with the bill.

Applies To Participate In UAS Integration Pilot Program

The State of Nevada has completed the first step for applying to participate in the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP). By filing a notice of intent, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) will serve as Nevada’s lead applicant for the program, which was developed as an opportunity for state, local and tribal governments to partner with private sector entities, such as UAS operators or manufacturers, to prepare proposals for more advanced UAS operations, such as beyond visual line-of-sight or UAS operations over people. The competition to participate in the FAA program is fierce, with more than 200 notices of intent submitted and only five spots guaranteed.<

Also: Drones Hunt Pythons, MI State Regs, Thanksgiving Drone Flying, Drone Collision Report

A little outside our normal coverage responsibilities, nonetheless, we’re intrigued by AMA’s newest agreement... AMA has partnered with Boeing to support GoFly, an incentive competition that encourages innovators to create a safe and easy-to-use personal flying device. “AMA is excited to partner with GoFly in support of this creative initiative,” said Dave Mathewson, AMA executive director. “AMA has always supported advancements in aviation technology, and we look forward to witnessi

“We appreciate the FAA making an effort to clarify the responsibilities and available options in preserving airport access, improving fee transparency, and ensuring public-use airports comply with grant obligations.” Source: AOPA president and CEO Mark Baker.

The property of an aircraft that causes it, when disturbed from straight-and-level flight, to develop forces or moments that restore the original condition of straight and level.

Drone Sightings Explained

The Rupprecht law firm which specializes in drone law, has noted that many are talking about the FAA’s drone sightings reports. Jonathan Rupprecht says as has drone sightings have become a staple in news the reports, and some in the industry cite the drone sightings as evidence of the greater need for the government(s) to do something by creating regulations.