Mavic Air 2: 'Smartest, Safest And Easiest-To-Fly Consumer Drone to Date'

DJI has just introduced the Mavic Air 2 -- which they call the 'best all-around drone we've ever made.' The Mavic Air 2 offers 8K functionality, as well as a larger 1/2" camera sensor that offers high-resolution photos and videos to make content stand out, while advanced programmed flight modes, intelligent features and imaging technology make capturing professional-looking content effortless. Pilots can now stay in the sky longer with an enhanced maximum flight time, capture vivid imagery with completely revamped autonomous capabilities, and wholly transform their content with in-app editing features. The new Mavic Air 2 reimagines how quality content can be captured in a p

America Strong Campaign Starts Today, April 28th

The US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia April 28. “We are truly excited to take to the skies with our Navy counterparts for a nation-wide tribute to the men and women keeping our communities safe.” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbird 1 and mission commander for the flyover. “We hope to give Americans a touching display of American resolve that honors those serving on the frontline of our fight with COVID-19.”

Program Will Operate At The Villages, A Florida Retirement Community

UPS and CVS Health Corporation is reporting that UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) will use drones to deliver prescription medicines from a CVS pharmacy to The Villages, Florida for the largest U.S. retirement community, home to more than 135,000 residents. The service will use Matternet’s M2 drone system. Drone transport offers a fast delivery option for medicines that are time-senstive, while supporting social-distancing efforts. Drone delivery options provide individuals with a convenient alternative to visiting a pharmacy. This program can also help prioritize the protection of our healthcare heroes.

A Number of Pilatus PC-12 Operators Involved

People around the world will be aware of the fires that burnt millions of hectares of land and killed almost a billion animals around Australia. It was a difficult Australian summer in all respects. In these conditions, it was great to see so many Pilatus family aircraft assisting where they could. The dense smoke associated with the large-scale bush fires made life very difficult for people in many parts of Australia in early January – and also had a major impact on flying conditions. A thick haze surrounded many parts of South and Eastern Australia for a lengthy period. Poor visibility made it impossible for aircraft to take off or land. When conditions improved, those who were willing were at l

CBP Is Looking for Fixed and Rotary Wing Pilots

The US Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) organization is looking for Air Interdiction Agents. AIAs are credentialed law enforcement officers who pilot airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned aircraft. They detect, track, and intercept people, aircraft, vessels, and contraband at and beyond our border and within the nation’s interior. AMO agents have a broad range of authorities that enable them to transcend land, air, and sea domains and jurisdictions, providing continuity to enforcement efforts. They are authorized to carry firearms, obtain and serve search warrants, subpoena and summons, conduct investigations, and make arrests for any offense committed in their pres

Looking Ahead To Block III

Since 2005, F/A-18 Super Hornet Block II aircraft have been rolling off Boeing’s production line and serving as the U.S. Navy’s multi-mission capable workhorse. The service took delivery of the final Block II Super Hornet, closing out a run of 322 one-seater F/A-18Es and 286 two-seated F/A-18Fs, on April 17. “Aircraft E322 will leave Boeing’s production line and head straight to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 based in [Naval Air Station] Oceana,” explained Cmdr. Tyler Tennille, of Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), who oversees Acceptance Testing.

Rans Aircraft Tests S-21 Wing On Raven Airplane…

Rans Aircraft has been developing a new, all-metal wing for its S-21 Outbound airplane, but without the full airplane available for flight testing, the company attached the wing to a Raven aircraft to put it through its paces. Randy Schlitter, CEO of Rans Aircraft, told ANN news editor Tom Patton at AirVenture that piecemeal flight testing of airplane components is a way to reduce the number of unknowns when the new airplane is ready for testing. A metal airplane means a faster build and more durability for outdoor storage, Schlitter said. He added

S-92A+ Upgrade Kit Also Includes An Increase To 27,700 lb. MGW

Sikorsky has signed an agreement with VIH Aviation Group for four S-92A+ upgrade kits. VIH Aviation Group Ltd. and its operating company Cougar Helicopters Inc. have been a leading S-92 helicopter customer in Canada since 2004 and now, the first S-92A+ kit customer. The S-92A+ upgrade kits feature the revolutionary Phase IV Main Gear Box, validated to exceed CFR 29.927(c) requirements as demonstrated in full-scale testing. In the event of a loss of primary lubrication system oil pressure, the gear box has demonstrated the ability to provide return to base capability for a range of more than 400 nautical miles. S-92A+ upgrade kit also includes an increase to 27,700 lb. Max Gross Weight

Trees In Landing Area Create Damage in No-Injury Accident

On March 14, 2020, about 1300 central daylight time, a Cessna 182 airplane, N20847, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Lumberton, Mississippi. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated at Columbia-Marion County Airport (0R0), Columbia, Mississippi, at 1300, with an intended destination of Picayune Municipal Airport, Picayune, Mississippi. No flight plan was filed for this visual flight rules flight.

“America’s Economic Recovery Will Require Enormous, Coordinated Efforts..."

The National Air Carrier Association (NACA) has issued an initial set of principles for the resumption of regular commercial flight operations in the wake of the economic and societal disruptions unleashed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “SAFETY: The Necessary Elements to Return Passengers to the Skies,” outlines actions NACA believes must be taken to ensure that the U.S. airline industry can restore public confidence and be a safe catalyst for economic recovery. “America’s economic recovery will require enormous, coordinated efforts from governments, industries and people across the nation” “The SAFETY principles are

Airline Has Delayed PAX OPs To May 16th

It's a slow but sure process all over the world... but we're starting to see more and more schedule updates that seem ti indicate some sense of normalcy may soon be coming to the airline world, here and abroad. UAE's national carrier has joined a number of airlines that are cautiously forecasting a return to passenger  service, at least, in part. Saturday, May 16th, is the current service date, an update from the previously targeted May 1st.

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Air Navigation Facility Any facility used in, available for use in, or designed for use in, aid of air navigation, including landing areas, lights, any apparatus or equipment for disseminating weather information, for signaling, for radio-directional finding, or for radio or other electrical communication, and any other structure or mechanism having a similar purpose for guiding or controlling flight in the air or the landing and takeoff of aircraft.

“America’s economic recovery will require enormous, coordinated efforts from governments, industries and people across the nation... The SAFETY principles are a critical first step in what we believe should be a collaborative planning process between the federal government and industry stakeholders for U.S. airlines to resume normal flight operations when it is safe to do so.” Source: NACA President and CEO George Novak, commenting on an initial set of principles published by the National Air Carrier Association (NACA) for the resumption of regular commercial flight operations in the wake of the economic and societal disruptions unleashed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.