News network CNN has launched its first unit using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for newsgathering, called CNN Aerial Imaging and Reporting (CNN AIR).
The FAA and the departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Commerce are planning to create a new cross-government program to investigate replacement options for long-range, short-range and weather radar systems supporting the aviation sector in the continental U.S.
BCA breaks down mission costs — direct costs, fuel expenses and per-mile costs — as well as flight times for heavy jets built by Dassault, Embraer, Bombardier, Gulfstream and Airbus.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Airbus Group Innovations has flown its E-Fan proof-of-concept electric aircraft with hybrid propulsion, adding an internal-combustion engine as a range extender.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
West Star Aviation has received a supplemental type certificate for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Out. The STC is applicable to CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, Falcon 900B and Falcon 900EX aircraft with Honeywell GNSSU Global Position Sensors and Rockwell Collins TDR-94D transponders.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Quest Aircraft Co. recently completed a 27,000-sq.-ft. expansion of its Sandpoint, Idaho, production facility giving it a total of 110,000 sq. ft. under roof.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
In a short preliminary report posted on Aug. 4, the National Transportation Safety Board says the Bell 525 that crashed in a flight test a month earlier broke up in flight.
High-profile failures of traditional air data systems—using pitot tubes and angle-of-attack vanes—have ignited a new generation of laser-based replacement systems that offer higher performance, without moving parts.
News network CNN has launched its first unit using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for newsgathering, called CNN Aerial Imaging and Reporting (CNN AIR).
The Brazilian Association for General Aviation, which sponsors the three-day event ending Sept. 1, aims to strengthen general aviation and emphasize its role in Brazil’s growth.
Self-flying aircraft are even further off than self-driving cars. But technologies that assist pilots are advancing—including one that will take control of the aircraft to avoid a collision if humans do not react quickly enough. Our editors bring you up to date and explore what might be possible.
Germany’s FAI Aviation Group is strengthening its presence in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) through a series of customer-focused events.
It gives Piney Flats the ability to customize more than 200 aircraft per year, and allows for an improved and increased works pace, and better overall support and safety of the program.
Continental Motors Group (CMG) is consolidating its San Antonio, Texas, manufacturing operations into facilities in Alabama and Germany, the company said.
BCA breaks down mission costs — direct costs, fuel expenses and per-mile costs — as well as flight times for the Bombardier Learjet 70, Learjet 75, Cessna Citation XLS+ and Gulfstream 150 in the 2016 Operations Planning Guide.
