Product Introductions Reflect Rapid Expansion Of Global Industry

Innovation abounds as companies launched products at XPONENTIAL 2018, the leading conference and tradeshow for the multi-billion dollar global unmanned systems industry. XPONENTIAL, hosted by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), was held from April 30 to May 4 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

Adds Layer Of Safety For The Popular UAVs

ParaZero is adding parachute recovery systems for DJI Mavic and Phantom drones.

Family To Be Highlighted At EBACE

Manufacture of the first ACJ320neo has begun, with elements taking shape across Europe and final assembly due to begin in June, followed by the first delivery of the “green” aircraft to Acropolis Aviation of the UK in the last quarter of this year.  A second ACJ320neo will follow by year-end.

SUN-AIR Of Scandinavia A/S, Franchisee Of British Airways, Selects The G5000 Integrated Flight Deck

EASA has approved the G5000 integrated flight deck for the Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP aircraft. The G5000 modernizes the cockpit, increases aircraft utility, offers significant weight savings and provides operators with a solution to fulfill global next generation airspace initiatives. Garmin is also pleased to announce that SUN-AIR airlines of Scandinavia has selected the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade for their Beechjet 400A aircraft. SUN-AIR Technic, the maintenance division of SUN-AIR, is also an authorized Garmin dealer and will be completing the first installation of the Beechjet G5000 upgrade in Europe.

Ruling Would Include Drones Flown By Hobbyists As Well As Commercial Aircraft

Drone operators may soon be required to display a government-issued ID number on the exterior of their aircraft, according to the Acting Administrator of the FAA.

New Facility Expected To Open Early In 2019

Desert Jet Center has received a long-anticipated approval from Riverside County’s Board of Supervisors to resume construction of its upscale terminal facility.

Inks Agreement With Corporate Service Supply & Manufacturing

Fruity Chutes, a manufacturer of recovery systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has announced that Corporate Service Supply & Manufacturing (CSSM) of Ronkonkoma, NY, is now an authorized reseller of Fruity Chutes UAV Recovery systems.

New Avionics For The Part 27 VFR/IFR Turbine Helicopter Market

Garmin has introduced the G3000H, an IFR-capable integrated flight deck specifically designed for Part 27 turbine helicopters. The forward-fit G3000H offers a number of features, including WAAS/SBAS, ILS approach capability, VFR and IFR helicopter charts and Connext wireless integration. It’s also equipped for ADS-B In/Out, offers visual approach guidance and an HSI map.

Company Specializes In High Mountain Operations In The Swiss Alps

Transportation and rescue company, Air Zermatt, commemorates 50 years of high mountain operations in the Swiss Alps and celebrates the delivery of a new Bell 429 aircraft. The aviation organization maintains a close relationship with Bell.

Complements FAA Approval Issued In 2017

EASA has granted approval to Flying Colours to install ADS-B Out tracking technology on Bombardier Challenger 300 airframes operating within its jurisdiction. The announcement, made just ahead of EBACE 2018, follows the same approval from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), and complements the existing FAA approval issued in 2017. Flying Colours already holds supplemental type certificates for the installation of ADS-B Out equipment installation on Bombardier Challenger 600-2B16 (604 and 605), from the FAA, EASA and TCCA.