Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Will Present A $2,000 Cash Award To A Graduating High School Senior
GAMA is now taking applications for its Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Scholarship Award, which comes with a $2,000 cash prize.
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Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Shelves Launch Vehicle And Rocket Engine Programs
A few months after the passing of its founder Paul Allen, Stratolaunch has shelved several projects in an effort to streamline its operations. While the company will continue to work on the Stratolaunch aircraft for horizontal launch operations, it has dropped development on a new type of rocket engine as well as launch vehicles it had on the drawing board.
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Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Precision UAVs To Enhance Agriculture Technology Curriculum At Arkansas State University And Modesto Junior College
Drone imagery and data analytics provider AgEagle Aerial Systems has launched a new university-specific drone offering for 2019. Building on a sale to Arkansas State University - Newport (ASU) last year by Agribotix (acquired by AgEagle in August 2018), AgEagle has now entered into a new drone program agreement with Modesto Junior College (MJC) to enhance the curriculum of their agriculture technology department.
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Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Also: UNLV Drone Pilot Certificate, Aria Insights, GA-ASI Collaboration Team, AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards
In light of a number of events and programs being curtailed due to the long-term government shutdown, it should come to no surprise that the stalemate is affecting the aviation community in a number of ways. AUVSI tells us that the much anticipated FAA UAS Symposium 2019 that was scheduled to take place in February is being postponed due to the government shutdown. The new conference dates will be announced after furloughed FAA employees return to work. Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI, issued the following statement regarding the FAA’s notice of proposed rulemaking on small UAS operations over people and the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on the safe and secure operations of small UAS: "These FAA rulemakings will help advance the commercial UAS industry beyond the current regulatory framework. Expanded operations such as operations over people are c
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Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Also: Heathrow Drone Sighting, DJI Smart Remote Controller, Hydrogen Multi-Rotor UAV, Northwest UAV
Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has announced Canada’s new rules for remotely piloted aircraft systems. The new rules, which will come into force on June 1, 2019, apply to all drone pilots flying drones between 250 grams and 25 kilograms that are operated within the drone pilot’s visual-line-of-sight, regardless of whether the drone is flown for fun, work or research. The new simplified rules reflect significant consultations with Canadians and the industry. The final regulations introduce two main categories of drone operation: basic and advanced. The categories are based on distance from bystanders and airspace rules. State Farm has reportedly been granted the first national waiver to any company in the U.S. by the FAA. The national waiver allows State Farm to conduct drone operat
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Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Says He Hooked The UC-64A Norseman In His Nets Three Decades Ago
One of history's great aviation mysteries revolves around renowned bandleader Glenn Miller, whose plane went missing on December 15, 1944 on a flight from England to Paris where he was scheduled to perform. Now, a fisherman has come forward to say that he hooked the plane in his nets 32 years ago, and the story is being viewed as credible.
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Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Seasoned Professional Brings More Than 20 Years Of Leadership And Experience In Business Aviation Sales
Bombardier Business Aircraft has appointed Peter Bromby as vice president, Worldwide Sales, Learjet Aircraft.Bromby will assume overall responsibility for sales with a dedicated U.S.-based sales team and apply his vast experience and insight to driving sales of this impressive Bombardier brand. He will retain his current responsibilities as vice president, Worldwide Pre-owned Aircraft Sales.
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Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Rapid Economic Expansion Driving Demand
The rapid expansion of the Chinese domestic economy over the last decade has led to significant changes in national markets, especially commercial aviation. Commercial aviation is a key driver of a strong economy and results in a population with increasing disposable income. Commercial aviation is used for the transport of goods as-well as passengers for business and leisure.
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Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Delivering On Its Goal Of Discovering Planets Around Nearby Bright Stars In First Three Months Of Operation
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found three confirmed exoplanets, or worlds beyond our solar system, in its first three months of observations.
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Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Presents Jeff Bezos With Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award
Directional Aviation Principal Kenn Ricci, has been inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation, a prestigious organization composed of men and women of extraordinary accomplishment in aviation including industry leaders, innovators, pilots and astronauts. Ricci, who was chosen by the current members of the Living Legends, was inducted at the 16th annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards Gala, held over the weekend in Beverly Hills, CA.
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