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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas’ borders, skies, and fire prevention efforts are now linked with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to test unmanned aircraft at the Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center (LSUASC) of Excellence and Innovation. The Center recently announced collaborations with NASA, the Texas A&M Forest Service, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection at […]
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is seeking entries for the 29th Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year Award, which includes a $5,000 cash stipend to the recipient. Founded by famed research test pilot Scott Crossfield in 1986, the award is a juried competition open to current classroom teachers in grades […]
TUCSON, AZ – Calm Air International LP is continuing to upgrade their ATR fleet and simulator with Universal Avionics SBAS-Flight Management System (FMS). Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2), a top Universal Avionics Authorized Dealer, is currently installing dual UNS-1Lw SBAS-FMS on three more of Calm Air’s ATR-42 twin- turboprop aircraft. These three aircraft will now be […]
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is proud to announce a partnership with Fly Robotics, the leading resource for training in the field of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), to teach students to assemble, program, conduct testing and fly drones. The sUAS Training will take place as an extension of OBAP’s Aviation Career Education […]
BIG LAKE, ALASKA, 7-May-15 – Adding to their growing list of FAA PMA approved parts available in support of the world’s Caravan fleets, Airforms, Inc. has announced FAA PMA approval for part numbers AF2643084-1 and AF2643084-2, the Upper and Lower Caravan Nose Gear Torque Link Assemblies. The parts are direct replacements for Cessna P/N 2643084-1 […]
In today’s technological era, protecting information has become paramount. And with processing, storing and transporting communication an extensive component of unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, Kansas State University Salina is expanding its curriculum offerings to provide solutions for this type of security. K-State Salina is adding an unmanned aircraft systems cybersecurity concentration to its Professional […]
Meridian Teterboro (KTEB) earned the top spot in the 2015 Pilots’ Choice Awards survey. Now in its sixth year, the survey is open to all of FltPlan’s 152,000-plus registered users. In addition to U.S. FBOs, the survey ranks FBO chains, Canadian, Caribbean, and Mexican FBOs, ATC Centers, ATC Towers, and airport-based U.S. Customs & Border […]
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has announced that it will once again award 10 “Giving Back” grants to charities that are doing good work through general aviation. Ten nonprofits will each receive a $10,000 grant. The AOPA Foundation, which is the charitable arm of AOPA, is committed to supporting the freedom to […]
With the debut of Vertiport Chicago, DuPage Airport’s aviation customers can now take advantage of a 12 minute helicopter ride to or from the West Chicago general aviation facility to downtown Chicago. Reintroducing private helicopters to downtown for the first time since the closure of Meigs Field in 2003, Vertiport Chicago is a state-of-the-art 10-acre […]
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) today announced the recipients of its Industry Excellence Awards given annually to individuals, offices, and organizations that have helped improve the general aviation community. NATA will present awards to the following recipients: The ATP/NATA General Aviation Service Technician Award (sponsored by Aircraft Technical Publishers) acknowledges the exceptional performance of […]
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