Company Makes HALE UAVs That Could Serve As Internet Relays

It seems the Google isn't the only company that has a plan to bring Internet access to remote corners of the world. Sources say that Facebook is looking at the potential purchase of Titan Aerospace, which makes solar-powered high-altitude UAVs that can stay aloft for up to five years without refueling. The goal is to use the aircraft to provide Internet access to areas where there currently is little or no such connectivity.

Aircraft Based On Challenger 604 Airframe

Boeing’s Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) demonstrator recently completed its first flight to verify airworthiness, an important milestone toward providing a low-risk and cost-effective maritime surveillance solution designed for search and rescue, anti-piracy patrols and coastal and border security.

Had Joined ICAO In 1953, Served As Secretary General For Six Years

Dr. Assad Kotaite, member and former council president to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), passed away on Feb. 27 at age 89. Kotaite joined ICAO in 1953 as a member of the Legal Committee, and served as Lebanon's council representative from 1956 to 1962, and again from 1965 until July 1970. He also held the positions of chairman of the Air Transport Committee; second vice president of the ICAO Council; member and vice chairman of the ICAO Finance Committee; and chairman of the Working Group on ICAO Financial Regulations.

Companies Looking For Connections With Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center

Oil may be king in South Texas, but the new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site designation by the FAA could soon crown a queen for the area. Aviation companies are starting to open offices in Corpus Christi, seeking to get in on the ground floor of the new economic boom centered at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center (CBBIC).

Mission Is To Support U.S.-Based Business Aircraft Operators

Bombardier Aerospace has introduced its new dedicated Customer Response Team (CRT) aircraft, a Learjet 45, has been launched to provide resolution of Aircraft on Ground (AOG)/unscheduled maintenance events in the continental United States. The aircraft will operate 24/7 and will be based at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in Palwaukee, IL.

Date Shifted To Late October In Response To Industry Feedback

In the wake of overwhelming feedback from aviation industry leaders, Lift Event Management (LEM) recently adjusted the date of its 2014 Aviation Summit in Palm Springs to October 31st-November 2nd.

New Helicopter Engine Fleet Management Program To Extend For 15-Years

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and Milestone Aviation Group, a global leader in helicopter leasing, have announced a $75 million, 15-year agreement under which P&WC will offer its Flexible Turboshaft Engine Fleet Management program to Milestone customers.

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"(W)e are extremely disappointed that the President’s budget threatens to throw down obstacles to recovery by seeking to impose a $100 per flight user fee. Fortunately, both Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress don’t share the president’s thinking on this issue." Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce, reacting to President Obama's FY2015 budget proposal.

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