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October 02, 2019

XAG Joins Bayer For Drone-Based Crop Solution Demonstration

Conducted Crop Dusting Of Citrus Trees In China

Bayer and XAG has recently collaborated in Hangzhou, China to host a crop dusting drone demonstration on citrus trees. Justin Gong, Co-founder and Vice President of XAG, together with Bayer's crop scientists and agricultural experts from China, Germany, India, and U.S., attended the joint convention, in which XAG showcased its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) fruit tree solution based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D flight mode.

Residents Watch Drones Deliver Products From Walgreens And Sugar Magnolia

The era of drone delivery is close to reality in Christiansburg, VA, as Wing demonstrated delivery of over-the-counter medications from Walgreens and baked goods from Blacksburg, VA retailer Sugar Magnolia on Monday.

Police Department Drone Valuable In Assessing The Situation

A 45-year-old New Jersey man was arrested following a police standoff which lasted for over six hours at a Daytona Beach, FL beachside hotel, forcing the building’s evacuation and the disruption of traffic along North Atlantic Avenue.

Allowed To Sell Directly To Industry Operators Under The Program

Earlier this year, the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service ... the largest wildland firefighting organization in the country ... resumed its External Load Attach Mechanism (ELAM) program, and allowed Dart Aerospace access to manufacture and sell the rappel hardpoints for the Bell Medium directly to industry operators. Dart was recognized as a result of its experience with aerospace product manufacturing and its history building this kit.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held At Gerald R. Ford International Airport

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) and Avflight tossed the first mounds of dirt today at a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of a new state-of-the-art fixed base operation (FBO) and hangar on a five-acre leased parcel at the Airport.

BendixKing Announces Certifications and More At AirVenture

Honeywell acquired privately held TruTrak Flight Systems, a leader in autopilots for experimental, light-sport and certified aircraft, earlier this year. The acquisition will become part of Honeywell’s BendixKing business, helping to deliver affordable technologies to the experimental and general aviation markets. This market has grown by double digits over the past five years.

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FAA Certifies UPS Flight Forward As An Air Carrier

Allows The Company To Perform Revenue-Generating Package Delivery Activities Within Federal Regulations

The FAA has awarded air carrier and operator certification to an unmanned aircraft system (UAS, or drone) delivery company, UPS Flight Forward.

Airplane Was Introduced At NBAA-BACE Last Year

Embraer's new Praetor 500 midsize business jet has been granted its Type Certificate by EASA and the FAA . The Praetor 500 received regulatory approval from Brazil's Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) in August, less than a year after having been announced in October 2018 at NBAA-BACE.

Transport Canada Awarded Certification To Global 5500 And Global 6500 On September 24

The first Bombardier Global 6500 is now in service. This achievement comes on the heels of Transport Canada certification of both the Global 5500 and Global 6500 awarded on September 24. The aircraft will make its public debut at the National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas on October 22.