Cites Concerns For Members And Staff In Light Of Covid-19 Outbreak

In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled.

Part Of An Effort To Curtail The Spread Of Covid-19

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CASA) will implement additional measures for business aviation aircraft that operate into Singapore.

Applies To R-44 And R-66 Models

There have been a number of reports of lead acid batteries leaking electrolyte. Although the batteries are of absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology, leakage has occurred for batteries installed on their side (posts not oriented up). The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) to alert owners and operators to the issue.

Engineers Vote 'Yes', Technical Workers Vote 'No'

With engineers voting to accept a new contract with The Boeing Company and technical workers voting to reject, the two bargaining units will be covered by significantly different agreements for at least the next two years.

Provides Safe, Fully-Automated Medical Payload Exchange For Matternet Drone Networks On Hospital Campuses

Drone logistics platform developer Matternet has unveiled the new Matternet Station, supporting the company’s vision of distributed, peer-to-peer drone logistics networks for urban environments. It’s integrated with Matternet’s autonomous M2 Drone and Cloud Platform, providing an intuitive user interface for sending and receiving medical payloads, and a safe and secure drone portal for hospital campuses. Stations will initially service healthcare systems in Switzerland and the U.S.

SECAF Barbara Barrett Among Those Touring The Facilities

Air Force senior leaders met with industry partners Feb. 28 at Northrop Grumman’s Melbourne B-21 Raider design and development headquarters. Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett was joined by Dr. Richard Joseph, Air Force chief scientist, and Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, in touring on-site facilities to observe B-21 engineering and manufacturing developments.

Preparing For Transportation Of Blue Origin's New Glenn Rockets

The area around the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is set for millions of dollars of infrastructure improvements as the region prepares for the transportation of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket from the company's manufacturing facility to the launch pad.

Recognized For Support Of The KUH-1 Surion Helicopter Program

Garmin has been awarded the Elite Supplier Award from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for its support and development of the G5000H integrated flight deck on the KUH-1 Surion helicopter. The Elite Supplier Award was presented to Garmin by KAI at its semi-annual Supplier Symposium in South Korea and recognizes a select group of elite suppliers for outstanding performance.

Will Participate In The 30th Anniversary Of Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show

Alliance Air Productions is pleased to announce that Bell has renewed its title sponsorship for the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show. The renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will soar through the North Texas skies at the 30th Anniversary of the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 17-18 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

Will Be Presented With A Lifetime Achievement Award By The Company

Twin Commander Aircraft’s stalwart Technical Service Manager Geoffrey Pence has retired. Pence began his stint with the factory in 1999, but his experience with the airplane goes back much further. After graduating from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 1972 he did a brief stint at Grumman American Aircraft. His first taste of Commanders came in 1973 at Oregon’s Eagle Aircraft, a Rockwell Service Center.

Pender EMS And Fire Matrice 210 Ran Out Of Battery

A DJI Matrice 210 valued at $26,000 was lost in the Atlantic ocean during a training exercise last month. The aircraft, which belonged to Pender EMS and Fire, ran out of battery while fighting high winds over the ocean off Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Says Pace Of Progress Must Increase

With everything going on in the world today, Elon Musk apparently is concerned that he won't live to see SpaceX reach Mars.

Company Bolsters Its FAA Certification Program For Unleaded Aviation Gasoline

Swift Fuels, LLC, a global leader in the development of high-performance unleaded aviation gasoline, has just announced that the company has slashed the price of its UL94 Avgas Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by more than 75% - to $100 for each piston aircraft. Swift Fuels is also rolling-out its new "FOREVER" Avgas STC certificate to all Avgas STC purchasers which entitles the holder to receive all future Avgas STC's issued by the FAA to Swift Fuels for specific aircraft and piston engines at no extra charge. Forever! So, buyers get the UL94 Unleaded Avgas STC and the Forever Avgas STC certificate - together for $100. Find out more by going to:

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