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All News

January 20, 2020

Anti-Drone System Deployed At Heathrow

Can Detect And Track Drones As Well As Locate Operators

A counter-drone system designed by Operational Solutions has been deployed at Heathrow Airport in London.

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Apple Hires Drone Lobbyist

Hogan Lovells Attorney Lisa Ellman Joins The Tech Firm

Apple Inc. has hired an attorney specializing in drone and aviation law to act as a lobbyist for the company in Washington, D.C.

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Jet Edge International Acquires JetSelect Aviation

Creates One Of The World’s Largest And Most Diverse Fleets Of Super Midsize And Large Cabin Aircraft

Jet Edge International has acquired Columbus, Ohio-based JetSelect Aviation to create one of the world’s largest and most diverse fleets of aircraft based throughout the United States. The acquisition will provide more elevated private jet charter options for consumers and corporations across the country as Jet Edge expands both east and west coast as well as midwest and central operations.

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SECAF Barbara Barrett Confirmed As Speaker For WAI 2020 Conference

Already Impressive Speaker Roster Augmented For 31st Annual WAI Event

U.S. Air Force Secretary, Barbara Barrett has been confirmed as a speaker for the 31st Annual Women in Aviation International Conference, augmenting an already stellar roster of speakers.  Secretary Barrett joins Stephanie Chung, JetSuite president; Col. Eileen Collins, NASA astronaut; Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, U.S. Air Force; and Joan Robinson-Berry, Boeing Global Services vice president & chief engineer, as keynote speakers for the March 5-7, 2020, Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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Red Cat To Acquire Rotor Riot

Company Announces Merger Agreement With Leader Of High-Performance FPV Drone Technology

Red Cat Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Rotor Riot in a stock and cash transaction. The companies expect the deal to close in mid-January.

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CDB Aviation Broadens Leadership With New Executive Team

Executive Appointments Include Promotion Of Peter Goodman To Chief Marketing Officer

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (“CDB Leasing”), has announced two new additions to its leadership: Peter Goodman was promoted to the role of Chief Marketing Officer; and Craig Segor was named Chief Investment Officer.

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World Fuel Services And World Energy To Offer WEF SAF Program

Partners With Jet Aviation At Teterboro, Bedford And Dulles Airports

World Fuel Services and World Energy have announced a World Economic Forum (WEF) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program designed to increase SAF availability and supply chain efficiency within the industry. The program will be available in time for business jets traveling to the 50th Annual Meeting of the WEF to enable lower carbon emissions of flights departing from Jet Aviation’s facilities at Teterboro (KTEB), Boston/Bedford (KBED) or Dulles International (KIAD) to Davos, Switzerland, for the January 2020 event.

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James Johnson Named ASA Director Of Aviation Training

Brings A Decade Or Experience In The Aviation Industry To The Position

James Johnson has been named Director of Aviation Training for Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA), a publisher of aviation books and the largest producer of pilot supplies in the United States.

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TrueNoord Leases Two Further ATR 72-600s To US-Bangla

This Aircraft Type Now Shapes The Backbone Of The Airline’s Modern Regional Fleet

Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has placed two more new ATR 72-600 aircraft on long-term operating leases with expanding Bangladeshi domestic and international operator, US-Bangla. The aircraft have been financed by Citibank, Société Générale and Royal Bank of Canada under TrueNoord’s revolving warehouse facility.

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Report: Airborne LiDAR Market Size To Reach $673 Million In 2025

Multiple Factors Are Driving The Growth Of Airborne LiDARs

Stratview Research announces the launch of a new market research report on Airborne LiDAR Market by Type (Topographic, Bathymetric, and Topo-bathymetric), by Solution Type (System and Services), Service by Application Type (Corridor Mapping, Wide Area Mapping, Natural Resources, and Others), Service by End-Use Industry Type (Aerospace & Defense, Civil Engineering, Forestry & Agriculture, Transportation, Mining, and Others), by Platform Type (Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Rotary-Wing Aircraft, and UAV), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World): 2020-2025. 

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Franc Mendes Joins Universal Avionics As Airline Business Development Manager

Joins The Company With Over 24 Years Of Experience In The Aerospace Industry

Universal Avionics (UA) has appointed Franc Mendes to the position of Airline Business Development Manager. Based out of Phoenix, AZ, Mendes is responsible for introducing UA’s product line including the ClearVision Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) to the airline market. Additionally, Franc will support UA’s Flight Department as a demonstration pilot for the company’s Gulfstream G-III aircraft.

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PRODUCT: All Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes.

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Much Of South Florida Is A 'No Drone Zone' During Super Bowl LIV

TFRs Will Be In Place From January 25 To February 2

Hard Rock Stadium near Miami is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LIV on Feb. 2, 2020. Drones also are prohibited around the Miami Beach Convention Center for the NFL Super Bowl Experience and Bayfront Park for Super Bowl Live during the days leading up to the event.

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Airbus Demonstrates First Fully Automatic Vision-Based Take-Off

Marks Important Milestone In Airbus’ Autonomous Taxi, Take-Off & Landing (ATTOL) Project

Airbus has successfully performed the first fully automatic vision-based take-off using an Airbus Family test aircraft at Toulouse-Blagnac airport. The test crew comprising of two pilots, two flight test engineers and a test flight engineer took off initially at around 10h15 on 18 December and conducted a total of 8 take-offs over a period of four and a half hours.

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FoxFury Reveals The D3060

Small Format Drone & Utility Light Meets Global Regulations For UAV Night Flight And Anti-Collision Lighting

FoxFury Lighting Solutions launches the D3060, the most recent addition to the company's family of drone lights. The D3060 is a small format utility and drone light. Dual LEDs provide 360-degree lighting with up to 200 lumens. Various mounting options allow the 1.3 oz (37 g) light to fly on most drones and be used as a utility, anti-collision, or navigation light.

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Helinet Aviation Services Announces New President And COO

Will Lead The Company's Day-To-Day Operations And Market Growth

Helinet Aviation Services has appointed Sean M. Cross as president and COO. A retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain and aviator with 25 years of distinguished service, Cross is responsible for leading the company’s day-to-day operations and growth into new markets. He brings extensive experience in leadership, helicopter operations and maintenance to Helinet’s leadership team.

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Drone Racing League Announces Online Tryouts For 2020 Season

Will Award $75,000 In Prizes, One Coveted Racing Contract

The Drone Racing League has announced the schedule for its online simulation 2020 tournament, with one pilot winning a contract from the league.

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Raytheon To Advance The FAA's Air Traffic Terminal Automation System

Modernization Of STARS Is Critical To Ensuring The National Airspace Continues To Stay Safe

Raytheon Company has been selected by the FAA to improve the usability and reduce operational costs for the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System. The modernization of STARS is critical to ensuring the national airspace continues to stay safe.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.20.20): Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling less than the minima specified for visual meteorological conditions.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.20.20)

Aero Linx: Aerostar Owners Association Would you like to learn more about Aerostars? Learn more about Aerostar Maintenance & Safety? Need help shopping for the Aerostar of your dreams? The Aerostar Owners Association offers the Aerostar Owner a unique opportunity to tap an invaluable source of information concerning the care and feeding of this fine airplane. This association offers an extensive list of member benefits.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.20.20)

The FAA will restrict drone flights for roughly one nautical mile around the Miami Convention Center and Bayfront Park up to an altitude of 2,000 feet from January 25 to February 1 during daytime hours. Pilots and drone operators who enter the TFRs without permission could face civil penalties that exceed $30,000 and potential criminal prosecution for flying drones in the TFR. Source: From FAA Directives noting the restrictions placed around the area of the upcoming Super Bowl, as they apply to unmanned aircraft operations.

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