“I’m grateful to my staff, many supporters, suppliers and the Heriot Watt Research Park team who are here to celebrate our official opening today." Source: Trig Avionics CEO Andy Davis.

A radar approach/vector provided in case of a malfunctioning gyro-compass or directional gyro.

Association of Air Medical Services

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), based in Alexandria, Va., is the only trade association serving the entire air and ground medical transport community.

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Since its inception, Virgin Galactic has worked with Scaled Composites to build and test the spacecraft Virgin hopes will eventually carry paying passengers on sub-orbital spaceflights. But when the newest version of SpaceShipTwo is complete, Virgin Galactic says it will be doing the flight testing on its own. XPRIZE has announced that five Google Lunar XPRIZE teams have been awarded a combined $5.25 million in recognition of key technological advancements toward their quest to land a private spacecraft on the surface of the moon. For over 50 years the Commemorative Air Force has grown through the efforts of tens of thousands of members. A few of those members have made monumental contributions towards the success and worldwide impact that the CAF enjoys to this day. The CAF Hall of Fame was established to honor those members. All this... and MORE i

Secretary Of The Air Force Says 747-8 Will Be The Next Executive Aircraft

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, in coordination with the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall, has determined the Boeing 747-8 will serve as the next presidential aircraft, commonly known as Air Force One.

Says Improvements Needed In Policies And Procedures, Safety May Have Been Compromised

A report released by the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General (OIG) indicates that there have been "deficiencies" in the management of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s national aviation maintenance activities. The report also details the steps CBP has taken to address these deficiencies.

Advises Everyone To 'Leave Your Drone At Home'

Many familiar sounds are associated with the Super Bowl: Cheering fans. Referee whistles. The spectacular halftime show. Booming fireworks.

Tesla Foundation, UAVSA CEO, Others Say Action Needed Following White House Incident

Keith Kaplan CEO of the Tesla Foundation and the UAVSA met with members of the White House and the FAA, Professor Raja Sengupa of UC Berkeley, and former White House Counsel Lisa Ellman of McKenna, Long, and Aldridge Wednesday to discuss the issues surrounding a "Drone Pilot's License."

Ruling Clears Path For Claims To Be Filed

The loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was an "accident", according to an official declaration made Thursday by the Malaysian government.

General Aviation Is Filled With Wonderful People Who Use Their Love Of Flying To Do Special Things

The good folks of Zenith Aircraft sent us this story, and we wanted to share it with our readers. It’s not exactly about sport aviation, but it does show what sport aviation can achieve when it’s put in the right hands. This is the story of how a little light sport airplane flew a long way to do a lot of good.