Polish Court Weighs in On Passenger Name Record Issue
The European Business Aviation Association has taken a victory lap regarding a successful legal victory in Poland, establishing a "historic precedent for the Passenger Name Record (PNR) issue in the country." It was the first 'PNR case' heard in Poland, setting a precedent to shape enforcement into the future. The case in question was brought by an air carrier in the business sector, fined by the Polish Border Guard for allegedly violating PNR law on the books. Poland's Supreme Administrative Court agreed with the plaintiffs, reversing the judgment of the lower court and annulled the decision imposing the fine, aligning its ruling with the provisions of the European Directive 2016/681 (PNR Directive) and the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
Premiering June 18, CHOPPER COPS Will Be Offered by Paramount+
If you've been looking for exciting aviation-oriented programming, a new reality series just MAY do the trick. Paramount+ has announced the June 18 launch of CHOPPER COPS, a new docuseries that takes viewers into the cockpit of an elite Florida police team of helicopter pilots. They’re just north of Disney World, but to the men and women of the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, the 1,600 square-mile area they patrol is no theme park. Marion County deals with crime scenes amounting to more than 7,000 felonies a year. But with a jurisdiction larger than the state of Rhode Island, ground units find it impossible to have eyes everywhere.
Updates Will Be Available To New Latitude Jets In 2025 And Longitudes In 2026
Textron is bragging about new G5000 avionics enhancements coming to the the Cessna Citation Latitude, and the Citation Longitude. Textron’s updates will be available to new Latitude jets beginning in 2025 and the new Longitude jets in 2026. "Citation jets offer customers performance, productivity and profitability that opens a new world of possibility in aviation and their business,” said Lannie O'Bannion, senior vice president of Global Sales & Flight Operations.
Citation CJ1+/2+ Aircraft Registered In Europe Can Now Be Upgraded
Cessna Citation CJ1+/2+ aircraft registered in Europe can now be upgraded with Pro Line Fusion avionics systems after receiving certification approval from EASA. "Clearing this certification hurdle is a major step forward in providing European CJ customers with a solution that not only enhances their aircraft operations but can also extend the life and functionality of an aircraft," said Nathan Voight, vice president and general manager, Business and Regional Avionics at Collins Aerospace.
Stratus Financial and Wayman Aviation Academy Offer Student Training Finance Programs
Stratus Financial and Wayman Aviation Academy have joined forces to deliver customized financing that are reportedly tailored specifically for Wayman Aviation Academy's students. "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Wayman Aviation Academy," said Brandon Martini, COO of Stratus Financial. "By combining our financial expertise with Wayman's renowned pilot training programs, we are empowering aspiring pilots to turn their dreams into reality."
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A Saturday afternoon jump run, originating from SkyDive Kansas City, went bad when it was reported that, "a Skydiver premature parachute deployment at 14,000 msl damag(ed) the tail section." The turbine-upgraded Cessna 206, N29173, was abandoned by the pilot, who made a safe and successful jump, though the aircraft is a total loss. The parachute-equipped jump pilot exited the aircraft after all six jumpers had cleared the aircraft. The fourth flight test of Starship could launch as soon as June 5, pending regulatory approval. SpaceX notes that Starship’s third flight test made tremendous strides towards a future of rapidly reliable reusable rockets with the test completing several exciting firsts, including the first Starship reentry from space, the first ever opening and closing of Starship’s payload door in space, and a successf
In partnership with Revv Aviation and the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), Coe College is opening a new flight school and aviation management program. Those interested in becoming a professional pilot can complete their certification while enrolled as students within Coe's new aviation management concentration. This new concentration and program will be offered pending approval by the Higher Learning Commission. Coe reports that the need for pilots and support personnel across the aviation industry has reached a 'critical level.' There is estimated to be a 17,000 pilot gap as many are leaving the position due to age-mandated retirement, and the increase in demand is driving starting salaries near $90,000 or more.
BRINC has unveiled what they call the 'first ever purpose-built hardware designed for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations,' the Responder drone and Responder Station charging nest. BRINC’s integrated DFR solution is designed to arrive at 911 calls in less than 70 seconds, give first responders situational awareness before they arrive at emergencies, deliver life-saving medical payloads, lower response times, and clear low-priority calls without ever sending an officer. BRINC claims their DFR solution can resolve approximately 25% of calls for service without dispatching personnel.
Delivers Enhanced Situational Awareness And Combat ID Capabilities For Tactical Warfighters
uAvionix and their partner R Cubed Engineering, have confirmed AIMS Mk XIIB certification of the RT-2087/ZPX-1 (ZPX-1), reportedly the World’s first AIMS-certified Mode 5 Micro-IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) Combined Transponder Receiver (CTR) and the first ever Mode 5 CTR to be AIMS-certified when paired to the newly certified KIV-79. The achievement delivers enhanced situational awareness and Combat ID capabilities for tactical warfighters in the modern battlespace with crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
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