Release date- 21062017 – GE Aviation and AT&T * Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are connecting the onboard and offboard portions of the Aircraft Health and Trend Monitoring System (AHTMS) powered PlaneConnectHTM on the Gulfstream G500, G600, G650 and …
Source: bingGeneral Electric : GE Aviation and AT&T Enable Aircraft Health Monitoring
'Shortest international flights' begin from Friday Harbor
Life in the remote San Juan Island, Washington, community of Friday Harbor has taken a novel turn with the initiation of what is being called “the shortest international flight in North America” from the local airport to Victoria, British Columbia.
Source: aopa'Shortest international flights' begin from Friday Harbor
At the end of the rainbow
Megan Vande Voort sent us this photo, with a quick note: “I thought you may enjoy this shot at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa.”
Source: http://generalaviationnews.comAt the end of the rainbow
Top of the Leader Board
Dispatch from KTRL, Terrell, Texas: I want to win. There. I said it. Yes, I know we’re here for charity. And, yes, I know this is supposed to be just for fun. But, damn it, I really, really want to win. I know that sounds shallow and selfish, but in my defense, I spent the entire […]
Source: http://generalaviationnews.comTop of the Leader Board
Industrial Skyworks Banks on Drone Inspection for Oil, Gas Sector
Inspection drones have taken off (pun intended) as one of the top commercial uses (along with agriculture) in the UAV sector over the past five years. For Industrial Skyworks, the oil and gas industry is fueling (second pun intended) a growing demand for drone inspection across the sector. Chris Leightell, the company’s vice-president of sales, […]
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Source: Quadcopter/Drone newsIndustrial Skyworks Banks on Drone Inspection for Oil, Gas Sector
2017 Drone Racing League Season Starts Tonight
After what has seemed like a long wait, the Drone Racing League’s (DRL) second season is due to air this evening. Plenty has happened behind the scenes at the company since its immersive action was last on TV. Here’s hoping that all the changes front of house are for the better. With all the excitement at DRL […]
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Source: Quadcopter/Drone news2017 Drone Racing League Season Starts Tonight
STC approved for night vision Air Tractor
The aircraft is owned by Dean Heimermann, owner of Countryside Aviation in Chilton, Wisconsin. “As a company we are always looking to provide our fleet with the latest features, so night vision technology became a very easy decision and process with the …
Source: bingSTC approved for night vision Air Tractor
NATA Writes House Appropriators Concerning ATC Privatization
Rebuts Statements Made In Support Of The Plan In a letter sent this week to the House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) responded to several assertions made in support of ATC privatization at last week’s Subcommittee hearing to review the Department of Transportation’s FY2018 budget request.
Source: aero newsNATA Writes House Appropriators Concerning ATC Privatization
This Drone Flies for 60 Minutes (and Does Science!)
The Roswell Test Flight Crew met with several companies while attending Xponential in Dallas a couple months ago. In this episode, the Roswell Flight Test Crew speaks with Ryan Henderson, a UAS pilot with the University of Maryland. He begins by describing the Phoenix Ace V2 from UAV Solutions, which flies using a custom seven-cell […]
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Source: Quadcopter/Drone newsThis Drone Flies for 60 Minutes (and Does Science!)
Cathay Pacific to Use Honeywell's Aircraft Maintenance Program
Honeywell Aerospace (Chalet 104) will support Cathay Pacific with its Connected Aircraft maintenance program called GoDirect … Honeywell Aerospace. “The aviation industry is going through a digital transformation sparked by the use of big data …
Source: bingCathay Pacific to Use Honeywell's Aircraft Maintenance Program