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November 11, 2021

Honeywell Launches New Inertial Nav Systems

Classic Non-GPS Independent Navigation Gets a Fresh Update

Honeywell has launched a fresh update to an older navigational standby, the Inertial Navigation System, as a resilient, robust, GPS-independent system for aircraft in areas bereft of satellite nav service. In the last few years of uncertainty and confidence-shaking events in traditionally always-on systems, operators may find comfort knowing their navigation remains even when flying through areas of GNSS-challenged or denied environments. The Honeywell Compact Inertial Navigation System and Radar Velocity System were released to function with partner company InfiniDome's Anti-Jamming system, GPDdome, for commercial and military customers needing reliable navigation solutions that are small

Continuing Sustainable Fuel Work at Marignane Shows Progress

Airbus completed the first ever helicopter flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel as part of its SAF development. As the aviation industry around the world looks to upcoming emissions, sustainability, and environmental targets, manufacturers are preparing for alternative fuels to take the stage from traditional petrochemical fuels. Airbus has launched a user group dedicated to the evaluation and integration of SAF into the rotary-wing community. It has been a banner year for sustainable fuel, with rotorcraft competitor Bell Canada announcing the use of blended SAF in its training, transit, and customer delivery operations, with efforts to move to 100% SAF in the near future.

$70 Million Investment in Growing Gateway Airport

Gulfstream has announced its intention to become the newest tenant at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, with a 70 million dollar investment into a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility. Expected to open in 2023, the station will be built with an eye towards sustainability, expected to achieve LEED Silver certification. The Arizona service center will further expand Gulstream’s Customer Support’s growing network, adding to recent expansions in Savannah, Georgia; Van Nuys, California; Fort Worth, Texas; Palm Beach, Florida; Appleton, Wisconsin; and Farnborough, England.

Department of Labor Grants 2021's Hire Vets Medallion

Aviation Safety Resources is one of the most recent recipients of the Department of Labor's Hire Vets Medallion Award, which was bestowed in a virtual ceremony by U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh. Among 849 recipients, ASR earned the Gold award for their successful track record in recruitment, hiring, and retention of military veterans. The Nicholasville, Kentucky company applied for the award as a small business after fulfilling the necessary requirements. Recipients of the Medallion must meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including hiring and retention percentages, availability or vet-specific resources, human resource assistance, tuition assistance,