Company President Says FAA Should Move Forward With Its Regulatory Obligations

Robotic Skies has completed its first repair of a commercial drone and returned it to operational service. The maintenance work was performed at Kings Avionics, in Henderson, Nevada. Kings Avionics is one of nearly 60 Robotic Skies service centers located around the world.

Cites Continued VFR Flight Into IFR Conditions

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from an accident that occurred in March, 2014 that fatally injured air show pilot Jim "Fang" Maroney.

Now Encapsulated In Vega Launcher's Payload Fairing And Transported To Integration Facility

Preparations are moving forward for next month’s Vega flight, with its Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) passenger now integrated in the lightweight launcher’s payload fairing.

Would Be The First To Obtain Statewide Authorization For Operation

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is working with the FAA to become one of the first police agencies in the nation to obtain statewide authorization to fly an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to support public safety efforts.

Aims To Be The First U.S. Fractional Company To Accomplish This Goal

NetJets has announced that it will be the first fractional aircraft operator in the United States to implement a Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) program for all of its Signature Series aircraft, including the new jets that entered the fleet over the last several years.

Has Been Long-Time Supplier Of 767 Components

Kaman Corporation's Aerosystems division (Kaman) has been awarded a multi-year contract for the production of the fixed trailing edge (FTE) kits and assemblies for the Boeing KC-46A Tanker Program.

Fines Would Total $133,020

The FAA has proposed civil penalties of $63,000 and $70,020 against two companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Order Will Increase Horizon Air's Fleet To 54 Of The Type

Seattle-based Horizon Air Industries has converted two of seven previously acquired Q400 NextGen aircraft options to firm orders. The airline retains its options on another five Q400 NextGen aircraft. Horizon Air and its sister carrier, Alaska Airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group.

Fixed Base Operation Established At U.K.'s Birmingham Airport

Marshall Aviation Services, the business aviation-focused arm of the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, says it is entering the FBO arena. It has secured the executive aviation handling facility (FBO) at Birmingham Airport in the U.K., and will formally open for business under the Marshall Aviation Services name within the next few months.

Terma To Field Aircraft Survivability Equipment On The Aircraft

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has entered into an agreement to integrate the Terma Modular Aircraft Survivability (MASE) Pod onto the Dutch air force’ NH-90 helicopters.