New Training Devices Will Include Virtual Reality Drone ‘Ramp Checks’

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition Redbird is shifting its focus to the drone market to take advantage of the explosive growth of the industry.

CDC To Use The Aircraft For Spot Applications Of Disinfectant

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition In an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, the U.S. Government has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of 250 AT-802F Aerial Spraying platforms/aircraft. The deal is valued at $300 million, with an additional open purchase order for spare parts, tooling, GSE equipment and support personnel for the next 5 years.

Weather Info To Be Included In The B4UFly App

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA has proposed a new rule that would require all drone pilots to obtain a weather briefing before conducting any flight.

Says They Fall Under The Category Of ‘Holding Forth’ For Carrying Passengers

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA has published an amendment to its recently-released Advisory Circular that includes a ban on the use of airport bulletin boards by pilots who are looking to share expenses for flights.

‘The Material Out There Is Endless’, Network Executive Says

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition With the explosive growth of drones in the hands of ordinary people, the A&E network group is exploring the potential for a new reality show giving some of those drone users a chance to show off.

Will First Be Implemented In Remote Tower Operations

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA has announced that it will begin experimenting with Air Traffic Control that relies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at airports served by remote towers.

UAS Would Be A ‘Proof-Of-Concept’ Exercise Before Rolling It Out For The Entire Industry

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition The FAA is considering a requirement for all aircraft to be equipped with Remote ID technology as an extension of ADS-B.

Would Eventually Replace The Workhorse 737

Aero-News April 1 Special Edition Boeing Commercial Aircraft Corporation on April 1 announced a new clean-sheet design for a 737 replacement. It will feature a clean-wing design, with two engines placed at the rear of the fuselage.

In A Word ... No

Every year on the first of April, people all around the country pause for a few minutes to see if they can tickle the funny bone of the folks they like. And believe me, there's nobody ANN likes better than you, our readers.

Aero-News Quote of the Day April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. Source: Mark Twain