SpaceX is planning its next launch to resupply the International Space Station at 4:33 p.m. EDT on April 13, NASA announced this week. The space station mission for the Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Dragon spacecraft, will be the sixth for SpaceX. The mission will launch from Cape Canaveral and if it starts on schedule, […]
AVweb’s search of aviation news worldwide foundthe first delivery of the Seeker 360-A2,a first upgrade by Gulf Coast Avionics for a Pilatus PC-7, anAndroid release for spidertracks,and Garmin GPS cables from ELITE Simulation.Seeker Aircraft America Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CSI Aviation, hasdeliveredthe first production Seeker 360-A2 surveillance aircraft to its owner in Australia. […]
AVweb’s search of aviation news worldwide found a new online service for finding engine overhaul shops, a new flight training program for Global Aerospace customers, an LCD cockpit retrofit from Thomas Global Systems, and new owners for three FBOs in Indiana. OverhaulBids.comoffers a wayfor aircraft owners to find shops, pricing and reviews for engine overhauls […]
A few companies this month confirmed their plans to develop cargo spacecraft for this year’s round of bids for NASA contracts to service the International Space Station, according to a Washington Post report.On Tuesday, Sierra Nevada Corp. announced a version of its manned reusable vehicle, modified for cargo missions. The Dream Chaser Cargo System will […]
Amazon, which is developing drones to make package deliveries, received its long-awaited experimental airworthiness certificatefrom the FAAon Thursday. The approval allows Amazon to test its unmanned aerial systems in the U.S. while proposed commercial drone regulations await the rulemaking process. The certificate, requested by Amazon in July, allows the company to make flights no higher […]
AVweb’s search of aviation news worldwide turned up an expansion in India for L-3 Aviation Products, a new ADS-B Out product from Aspen Avionics, Avlite System’s new runway fixture, and a scholarship program from the Flying Musicians. L-3 Aviation Products (L-3 AP) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week in celebration of the opening of its […]
The federal employee whose drone crashed on the White House lawn in January won’t be charged by prosecutors, but the FAA will continue to investigate the incident, The Associated Press reported Wednesday. Shawn Usman, an employee of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, was flying a borrowed DJI quadcopter in the early hours of Jan. 26 when […]
The FAA has attempted to shut down a drone operator’s website advertising photo and video services. But so far, Steve Girard of Gorham, Maine, continues to promote his side business, Xtreme Aerial View. On the site, he offers “aerial pictures and videos, perfect for real estate listings but also great for weddings, family parties or […]
Bristell Aircraft has introduced a taildragger version of its LSA. The TDO features carbon fiber and aluminum construction and boasts a 120-knot cruise speed. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli took a test flight. view on YouTube
AVweb’s search of aviation news worldwide found newly awarded scholarships from Able Flight, a Sun Flyer sale to Independence Aviation, Garmin’s new upgrade for G3X autopilots, and progress on Flight Design’s C4. Able Flight announced seven new scholarship recipients, including Randy Green of Missouri, who will train for his ATP certificate. Green was born without […]
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