The FAA has released a report from its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) on technologies available to identify and track drones in flight. The ARC’s 74 members included aviation community and industry member organizations, law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, manufacturers, and researchers. According to FAA officials, the […]
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The Museum of Flight partners with new aviation museum in Japan
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight in Seattle and Aichi Museum of Flight near Nagoya, Japan, unveiled a cooperative agreement at the grand opening of the Aichi Museum at Nagoya Airport in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The two museums will exchange ideas and best practices in aspects of museum operations, human resource development responsible for the […]
Hartzell Prop chosen for Airvan 10
Mahindra Aerospace has chosen Hartzell Propeller‘s three-blade 84-inch diameter aluminum propeller for its Airvan 10 single engine turbine-powered utility aircraft, certified earlier this year. Hartzell’s lightweight hub turbine propeller is constant speed, feathering, reversing and optimized for an improved climb rate, according to Hartzell officials. Developed as a new FAR Part 23 certified aircraft, the […]
NBAA publishes ethics in business aviation transactions guide
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has published a new guidance statement, “Ethical Business Aviation Transactions,” outlining best practices for ethical transactions between buyers and sellers of business aircraft products and services. “Business aviation has always had a strong ethical culture with regard to transactions and a host of other matters,” said NBAA President and […]
$10,000 in scholarships available
Applications are being taken through Jan. 8, 2018, for several scholarships offered through Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA). The scholarships include: The $1,700 Air Training International Flight Procedures Training Scholarship for international flight procedures training. Clear Skies Club Course: Aircraft Acquisitions, Charlie Bravo Aviation ($5,000) for online aircraft acquisition training. USC Viterbi Aviation Safety and […]
Free drone webinar slated for Jan. 9
With the holiday season fast approaching, many individuals may find an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), also known as a drone, under their tree this year. It is important to know that there are regulations and safety practices that every UAS enthusiast should take into consideration before every flight to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. To find […]
FAA restricts drone operations over Department of Energy facilities
At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the FAA has restricted drone operations over seven Department of Energy (DOE) facilities. The FAA and DOE have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these sites: Hanford Site, Franklin County, Washington; Pantex Site, Panhandle, Texas; Los […]
Applications now open for Upwind flight training scholarships
SAN CARLOS, California — The Upwind Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2018 scholarships. Now in its sixth year, Upwind provides scholarships that include flight and ground training for high school students to prepare them to get their Private Pilot certificate during the summer between their junior and senior years. Upwind awarded 17 scholarships […]
New president for Hartzell Engine Technologies
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Mike Disbrow is retiring as president of Hartzell Engine Technologies, with industry veteran Keith Bagley taking over as new president Jan. 1, 2018. “I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished here in Montgomery over the past seven years and I know that there are some great opportunities ahead,” Disbrow said. […]