Cyber-attacks, reckless pilots and privacy breaches are fundamental threats to the drone industry, warns a new report published by Lloyd’s, the specialist insurance and reinsurance market.Global expenditures on remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) — also known as drones and unmanned aerial systems — is expected to double to $91 billion in the next 10 years, according to the […]
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Precision Measurement Instrument Certification Course launched
Snap-on has joined forces with the L.S. Starrett Company to create the newest addition to Snap-on’s series of technical education certification courses — Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI). The goal of the course is to provide students and technicians with an understanding of the fundamentals of precision measurement instruments. The course contains six modules, a combined total of […]
Do you have an aviation innovation story?
We need your help. Beyond the iPad and its associated apps that have changed flying, what are some other innovations that make your flying safer, easier or more enjoyable? It could be something big, like the aileron or something small like a home-brewed method for collecting oil from an engine. Send it in using the form below, or email […]
Aviation leaders meet to develop training standards for maintenance technicians
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Aug. 19, a group of aerospace and aviation experts launched an effort to create global training standards for aviation maintenance technicians and other industry workers. This is the first new committee launched this year by ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards development organizations. Called Committee F46 on Aerospace Personnel, the […]
Pan Am International Flight Academy approved for ATP-CTP training
MIAMI — Pan Am International Flight Academy has been approved by the FAA to conduct the Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP), a new training requirement for pilots wishing to qualify for the FAA Airline Transport Pilot exam. The six-day program consists of 30 hours of academic training including: Aerodynamics, Meteorology, Air Carrier Operations, Leadership, CRM […]
Celebrate freedom — go fly
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Too many people look at aviation today within a narrow scope, while it is actually an amazing expression of our freedom, according to Jack Pelton, chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Pelton commented for the annual observance of National Aviation Day, which is held each Aug. 19 to […]
Congressional GA Caucus continues to grow
The number of General Aviation Caucus members in the U.S. House and Senate is approaching all-time highs. “The good news is that we’ve built the GA Caucus in the House back up to 248 members,” says National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Vice President for Government Affairs Dick Doubrava. He pointed out that after the mid-term elections […]
National Aviation Day to honor Bob Hoover
WASHINGTON D.C. — Bob Hoover will be recognized today, Aug. 19, for his contributions to aviation for this year’s National Aviation Day event at the U.S. Capitol. The event, beginning at 7 p.m. in the U.S. Capitol’s Visitor Center Theater, will showcase a documentary highlighting Hoover. The film also includes Sean D. Tucker and Harrison Ford. Ford, who […]
FlightSafety teams with West Virginia University for aviation management program
FlightSafety International and West Virginia University Institute of Technology have entered into an exclusive aviation management degree program partnership. The agreement will enable students to receive college credit from West Virginia University Institute of Technology for courses completed at FlightSafety Academy. In addition, WVU Tech and FlightSafety Academy will develop an FAA approved Bachelor of Science Aviation […]