Agreement Supports Longevity Of Prolific Turboshaft Engine Powering Global Operations

Boeing, through its subsidiary Aviall, has announced it signed a multi-year parts distribution agreement with GE Aviation to support the T700 engine. Under this agreement, Aviall will market and distribute components needed to support the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the GE T700 engine models that power civil and international military helicopters for customers in more than 30 countries.

Will Allow Incorporation Of Edge VTOS System In Future AeroVironment UAS

FlightWave Aerospace Systems, Inc. has announced a strategic relationship with AeroVironment. The relationship will enable AeroVironment to incorporate FlightWave’s patented Edge VTOL system technology in AeroVironment’s next generation family of UAS offerings.

Enables Businesses to Unlock Potential of Aerial Data

Intel has disclosed details of Intel Insight Platform, a digital asset management system enabling effective aerial data management and analyses. It also demonstrated Intel Mission Control – next-generation flight planning software – and new updates for the Intel Falcon 8+ system: additional payloads for greater data capture, as well as distance hold and distance guard, both features of obstacle avoidance.

Micro-Sized Version Unveiled At AUVSI

Inertial Sense is known for having the world’s smallest GNSS-INS module. At AUVSI in Denver, they announced the availability of a micro-sized rugged version of their product. The solution is a combined GNSS-INS that has an onboard GNSS receiver as well as a fully fused Inertial Navigation Solution. Also available as AHRS/IMU versions.

Adds Automated Mission Planning Tools, Worldwide Map, Other Features

Helicopter UAS developer Pulse Aerospace has announced the launch of its new mission planning software: FlightLine. The software increases the efficiency of UAS operations by adding intuitive, automated mission planning tools, worldwide map and DTED data, common and custom sensor configurations, and automated redundant mission fault checking.

Features 360 Degree Swivel For Positioning

FoxFury Lighting Solutions announces new drone mounts that allow its Rugo light to be used as a drone mounted lighting solution. Mounts are available for DJI Inspire 1 and 2, DJI Phantom 4 and 4 Pro, along with the Yuneec Typhoon H and H520 drones.

Engine Developed By AVIC In China

This Arriel variant was selected in 2015 to power this helicopter developed by AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, a subsidiary of Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of China). The AC312E made its maiden flight in July 2016.

Will Launch Drones From Scottish Fishing Vessels

Texo DSI (UKCS), the dedicated offshore division of Texo Drone Survey and Inspection Limited, the owner operators of the world’s most advanced fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles for industrial survey and inspection has today announced a strategic joint venture with SFF Services Limited (SFFSL), commercial division of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF).

Cites 'Strong Culture Of Innovation' In The State

A team of Ohio’s Unmanned Aerial Systems experts arrived at XPONENTIAL 2018 Tuesday, ready to share why the Buckeye State’s UAS industry continues to grow and thrive.

INEXA Control Software And ScanEagle3 To Be Integrated Into Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Training For Students

Insitu and the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks (UND) have announced significant additions to the university's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) degree program and research enterprise.

Would Cover Both Delivery And Air Taxi Services

The U.S. Department of Transportation has posted a notification in the Federal Register laying out procedures for companies that would like to  seek an air taxi operator exemption allowing them to hold economic authority from the DOT to engage in certain air transportation operations with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

The Multi-Million Dollar Central New York Corridor Creates Unparalleled Drone Testing Capability

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the state-supported Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance has selected key partners in the development of New York's unmanned aircraft system traffic management corridor in Central New York. The corridor, which runs from Central New York to the Mohawk Valley, is the first of its kind, and most advanced drone testing corridor in the nation. SRC/Gryphon Sensors and Raytheon, a have both received awards to complete the UTM corridor. The overall project will consist of the system planning, design, implementation, commissioning, and operational support of a state-of-the-art UTM research, development, test and eval