Airborne LiDAR technology cuts transmission line inspection costs while mapping more than three acres of utility infrastructure every second.
Aircraft
AERO 2027 Expands Helicopter and Rotary-Wing Showcase
Europe’s major general aviation trade fair will highlight corporate, utility, and ultralight rotary aircraft alongside emerging eVTOL technology next spring.
SkyWay Group Secures FAA PMA for SkyFlush Lavatory
Citation CJ operators can now install an externally serviceable flushing system designed to eliminate cabin odors and ground handling mess.
Iowa DOT Names Brian Johnson Aviation Program Manager
The commercial pilot and former emergency management planner will oversee statewide airport improvement initiatives and infrastructure grant allocations across Iowa.
Spectrum Aeromed Expands Engineering Team With Two Hires
The air medical interior specialist strengthens its certification and design capabilities by bringing on seasoned industry and university talent to support customer programs.
FTEJerez Installs ALSIM AL42 Flight Simulator at Oxford
Cadets working toward UK CAA licenses gain advanced twin-engine procedural training at the academy’s London Oxford Airport facility.
Picture of the Day: Wings Beneath the Storm
Chuck Zuvers submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken at Grain Valley Airport (3GV) in Missouri, shortly after refueling the old V-Tail at sunset. A massive thunderstorm was developing about 30 miles away, near Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC) in Kansas. About 30 minutes later, as darkness settled in, the towering cloud came alive with multiple brilliant flashes of lightning illuminating it from within. It was an incredible sight!”
Five Bad Habits of Good Pilots
Even the most experienced and well-intentioned pilots can inadvertently develop poor flying habits over time. From taxiing too fast to skipping crucial pre-takeoff briefings, discover how to identify, address, and overcome these five common bad habits to ensure safer flights.
Electra Lands Ultra Short Aircraft at Manhattan Heliport
A hybrid-electric fixed-wing demonstration in New York shows how regional travel can bypass airport congestion using existing urban infrastructure.