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August 21, 2015

AUVSI Attends UAS Oregon Roundtable

Event Was Hosted By Sen. Wyden, Rep. Blumenauer

In Oregon, the unmanned aircraft industry is “on the runway” and “poised to soar,” according to U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). The state’s senior senator recently hosted a UAS roundtable meeting in Portland with U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Deputy FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker, and industry stakeholders from across Oregon.

Arbitrator Finds Flexjet Violated Railway Labor Act

In a decision by arbitrator Joshua Javits, three pilots with Flexjet, LLC, have been reinstated to their positions with the carrier and made whole for their terminations. The arbitrator found the terminations were without cause and that the pilots' terminations resulted from retaliation for protected union activity in violation of federal labor law.

Aircraft's Infrared System Helped Track Down The Suspect, Weapon

A Canadian police helicopter was targeted by a person on the ground with a laser beam early Sunday morning, but the person with the light soon found himself in police custody.

Chairman Of Aeris Aviation Is Offering Special-Edition Jets Through Tony Department Store

Bruce Dickinson is a man of diverse interests, and he has the means to indulge them.

Completion Expected In 2016

Hillsboro Aviation has broken ground on its new corporate headquarters with an executive office and hangar complex in Hillsboro, Oregon. With completion expected in 2016, the building, which is the second phase of the company’s long-term 425,000 square foot development project, will accommodate its growing business sectors.

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Straight Talk About Issues Facing The GA Community From A Gov’t Official Who Actually Answers Questions...

While at EAA AirVenture 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, had the opportunity to spend some time talking with Christopher Hart, the Chairman of the NTSB. For those of us in aviation, if asked the question; who would you like to sit down with and chat about aviation over a cup of coffee, we’re sure Chairman Hart would be at the top of the list.