Customer Demand Drives Decision To Provide Connectivity Upgrade Option
Textron Aviation announced it has made Starlink available as an upgrade option for the Cessna Citation Sovereign and Sovereign+ models, offering the additional high-speed internet connectivity solution based on customer demand and AeroMech’s STC that was recently approved by the FAA.
Set to Become a Key Surveillance Asset, the Flexrotor Offers Eyes in the Sky
The New Partnership between Drone Forge and Airbus, set to introduce the Flexrotor drone, isn’t just a routine industry move, it’s a sign of where the future of drones is headed. What makes this especially exciting is how it reflects a more broad transformation in how drones are being designed, deployed, and supported. The Flexrotor, for example, combines the best of both worlds: the ability to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, and the endurance of a fixed-wing aircraft...
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The Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford to become the next Administrator of the FAA, in a near party-line 53-43 vote. Bedford takes over the agency during a critical time when safety issues have become prominent and Congress has approved initial funding for the complete overhaul of the air traffic control system that is slated to be completed in the next 3-4 years. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, "I am pleased to announce that I am directing our GREAT Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, to be Interim Administrator of NASA. He will be a fantastic leader of the ever more important Space Agency, even if only for a short period of time." NASA’s old-school WB-57 got a workout this week with a novel mission for the classic aircraft: Emergency assessment of the devastated Texas Hill Country. The high-altitude WB-
A Clean Landing and Knowledgeable Pilot Get a Bird Back to Safety
A commercial operator out of Katama Airfield had a successful engine-out approach over July 4th Weekend, touching down on the sands of Chappaquiddick island after an untimely mechanical failure. Classic Aviators got a gold star for their handling of the June 6th incident, as one would expect from a classic biplane tourer. The firm has been operating out of Martha’s Vineyard for more than 2 decades, offering open-cockpit rides to tourists and locals alike.
Rescue a Testament to Air/Ground Collaboration in a Pinch
Maryland State Police Aviation Command completed a rescue over the long weekend, hoisting up the victim of a UTV accident in the backwoods with their AW139. The patient had rolled a small side-by-side utility vehicle in a remote mountain area, and was assessed by EMTS on-scene to be too critical for a ground rescue. As such, Trooper 5 of Cumberland, Maryland responded to the call. While the rescue was en route, ground EMS maintained the patient and prepped their package for the hoist.
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