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Open Airplane, which was designed to make it easier to rent an airplane, and FlyOtto, which matched passengers with pilots traveling to their destination, shut down as of Monday, December 23. Founder Rod Rakic writes that the concept of the business was to make it as easy to rent an airplane as it is to rent a car, and to take the hassle and expense out of renting an airplane. Open Airplane began operation in 2013 with some 5,000 pilots signed up to get updates on the program. The network grew to include m

Artemis Gains Broad Support From Governments, Industry Partners

In 2019, NASA celebrated the 50th anniversary of the agency’s Apollo 11 Moon landing, the most historic moment in space exploration, while also making significant progress toward putting the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024 under the Artemis program.

Participation In Voluntary MRO Program Will Mitigate Risk And Improve Quality

Constant Aviation has been certified as an active participant in the FAA Part 5 Voluntary Safety Management System (SMS) Program, putting it on the forefront of business aviation maintenance safety and risk mitigation efforts. The certification will also help to create a blueprint for implementing SMS among other business aviation maintenance providers.

Creating A Digital Cloud-Based Service To Track And View Aviation Parts And The Related Paperwork Throughout Their Supply Chain

Aerospace and defence supply chain specialist Pattonair has joined forces with two innovative companies to win EU funding for a ground-breaking technology venture. The Derby-based firm is working with complex part machining specialists Advanced Manufacturing Ltd (AML) and technology start-up Parts Pedigree Ltd to create a digital cloud-based service for the aerospace industry.

Will Deliver Miniature Air-Launched Decoys To The Navy

Raytheon Company was awarded a U.S. Navy contract for the Miniature Air-Launched Decoy – Navy, as announced by the U.S. Department of Defense on Dec. 20, 2019.

Will Operate Three Flights Each Week From Belagavi To The City

After spreading its wings in eight Indian cities spanning across five Indian states, Star Air is now on the verge of connecting one more state under its airline's operations. Financial capital of Madhya Pradesh, Indore, is the next destination for the carrier.

Will Be Carried Into Orbit On Certification Flight For The U.S. Air Force NSSL Program In Spring 2021

Northrop Grumman has announced that Saturn Satellite Networks has selected the OmegA space launch vehicle to launch up to two satellites on the rocket’s inaugural flight scheduled for spring 2021. OmegA will launch from Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39B and insert the SSN satellites into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.

Multiple Applications Driving The Expansion

The lidar market was valued at $1.90 billion in 2018, and it is expected to reach a value of $3.89 billion by 2024 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.76 percent during the forecast period, according to a new report from Mordor Intelligence. Over the years, advancements in lidar mapping systems and their enabling technologies penetrated into different verticals, like aerospace and defense, corridor mapping and topographical survey, automotive, mining, oil and gas, and other verticals, which are increasing the market scope of the lidar market.

Tests Conducted In The U.S. By Embraer In Cooperation With The Brazilian Air Force And Brazilian Army

The KC-390 Millennium new generation multi-mission medium airlifter has successfully concluded the testing campaign for gravity airdrop and extraction drop of heavy loads by the use of the Container Delivery System (CDS) and Low Velocity Air Drop (LVAD), respectively.

Friction Measurement A measurement of the friction characteristics of the runway pavement surface using continuous self-watering friction measurement equipment in accordance with the specifications, procedures and schedules contained in AC 150/5320−12, Measurement, Construction, and Maintenance of Skid Resistant Airport Pavement Surfaces.

Flight Recorder A general term applied to any instrument or device that records information about the performance of an aircraft in flight or about conditions encountered in flight. Flight recorders may make records of airspeed, outside air temperature, vertical acceleration, engine RPM, manifold pressure, and other pertinent variables for a given flight.

Aero Linx: The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA), founded in 1966, represents approximately 1,900 members in 46 states. NAAA supports the interests of small business owners and pilots licensed as professional commercial aerial applicators who use aircraft to enhance food, fiber and biofuel production, protect forestry and control health-threatening pests. NAAA provides networking, educational, government relations, public relations, recruiting and informational services to its members and the aerial application industry as a whole. NAAA works with its partner organization, the National Agricultural Aviation Research &

Aero Linx: Modification and Replacement Parts Association MARPA is the non-profit trade association that represents the manufacturers of government-approved aircraft parts. MARPA members find ways to decrease the cost of flying while using their engineering acumen to improve reliability, safety, and availability of aircraft parts. Based in Washington, D.C., MARPA educates about best practices for compliance with government manufacturing regulations, and works closely with government bodies to ensure that the regulations reflect modern safety advances, as the PMA community continues to find new ways to improve safety and reliability.

“NBAA has long maintained that UAS offer great promise for a variety of applications, including for companies relying on aviation in the conduct of their business. This notice from the FAA is a foundational document for moving forward with integrating not just UAS, but other emerging technologies, in a way that addresses our industry’s collective safety, security and other objectives. We thank the FAA for issuing this important proposal, and we look forward to working with the FAA and other stakeholders to secure its adoption.” Source: NBAA vice president, Regulatory and International Affairs Doug Carr, commending the FAA for issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) mandating remote identification for unma

“The OmegA rocket expands Northrop Grumman’s launch capabilities beyond our small and medium class rockets, which have successfully launched nearly 80 missions. Expanding the company’s launch capabilities to the intermediate/heavy class with OmegA complements our national security satellite portfolio and enables us to better support our customers.” Source: Scott Lehr, vice president and general manager, flight systems, Northrop Grumman, commenting on the announcement that Saturn Satellite Networks has selected the OmegA space launch vehicle to launch up to two satellites on the rocket’s inaugural flight scheduled for spring 2021. OmegA will launch from Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39B and insert the S