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A PAL-V vice president plans to fly around the world in his personal "flying car", though no firm date has been set to begin the attempt. PAL-V VP of sales Mark Jennings-Bates said that he plans to fly his personal aircraft on the attempt,  accompanied by a second PAL-V that will record the flight on video. Jennings-Bates said that he hopes to depart from and return to San Francisco with the flight taking about 90 days. The company has not officially announced the attempt, but plans for the flight are r

Conference Changed Due To Damage Caused By Hurricane Irma

The AEA East Connect Conference scheduled for in mid-September was cancelled due to the destruction throughout Florida caused by Hurricane Irma.

International Women’s Air & Space Museum Welcomes Bill Meixner, Local Cleveland Historian

On October 13, 2017, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum will host Dinner with a Slice of History featuring a special presentation of the MacRobertson Air Race as told by local Cleveland historian, Bill Meixner. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the program beginning shortly thereafter.

ONE Aviation Project Canada Update…

ONE Aviation hopes to have its latest personal jet, the EA700 also known at Project Canada, in production in about 18 months to two years. That was the "psuedo-schedule" given to ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell by ONE Aviation CEO Alan Klapmeier at AirVenture in July. That schedule depends on man factors, not least among them financing, Klapmeier said. But since AirVenture, the EA500 with the Canada wing and tail flew for the first time September 1, 2017...

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Having departed from Geneva last March, the Breitling DC-3 made its grand return to Switzerland after circling the globe, landing in Sion where 100,000 passionate enthusiasts had gathered to attend the Breitling Sion Airshow 2017. A new feat for this legendary plane still in perfectly flightworthy condition and which is celebrating its 77th birthday this year. To share its passion for aviation with a broad audience around the planet, Breitling launched its DC-3 on a world tour in stages th

Hover Taxi Used to describe a helicopter/VTOL aircraft movement conducted above the surface and in ground effect at airspeeds less than approximately 20 knots. The actual height may vary, and some helicopters may require hover taxi above 25 feet AGL to reduce ground effect turbulence or provide clearance for cargo slingloads.

Aero Linx: The Commercial Spaceflight Federation The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is the leading voice for the commercial spaceflight industry. Founded in 2006, CSF and its 70+ members are laying the foundation for a sustainable space economy and democratizing access to space for scientists, students, civilians, and businesses. CSF members are responsible for the creation of thousands of high-tech jobs driven by billions of dollars in investment. Through the promotion of technology innovation, CSF is guiding the expansion of Earth’s economic sphere, bolstering U.S. leadership in aerospace, and inspiring America’s next generation of engineers and explorers.

“AMA is pleased that the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has ruled in favor of Dr. Michael Singer in his lawsuit against the City of Newton, Massachusetts concerning the regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Court’s ruling affirms the role of the federal government in overseeing our nation’s airspace. We congratulate Dr. Singer on his victory. Any state or local regulations of UAS operations or airspace should wait until the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) has reached consensus recommendations on the proper role of state and local governments in these types of issues. AMA is currently working with this committee, which includes the FAA, state and local governing bod