Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Also: Schiebel Wins, New Generation Robot, 'Buzzy The Drone', DHS Selects PAE ISR
The NYPD has unveiled a new UAS program, which will be comprised of newly acquired UAVs, and the licensed NYPD officers of the Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU) who will operate them. The TARU provides specialized investigative equipment and tactical support to all bureaus within the NYPD, from officers on patrol to the Emergency Service Unit (ESU). The unit's expertise in audio/visual technology helps: enhance investigations through the recovery of surveillance video footage; record police action at large-scale demonstrations and arrest situations; and provide crucial live video to incident commanders during ongoing emergency situations. Just a few weeks after announcing that it had received $30 million in funding, Airobotics has now announced that it has become the first company in the United States to receive a Certificate of Waiver (CoW) from the FAA that combines three elements: fl
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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Wilfred Defour Was 100 Years Old
Another member of the storied Tuskegee Airmen has Gone West. Wilfred Defour, aged 100, passed away at his home in Harlem Saturday.
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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Passed In Late November At The Age Of 98
Former WASP pilot Alma Fornal has Gone West. She passed away November 29th at the age of 98.
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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Union Shifts Focus To Legal Fight With Airline Following Company Memo To Employees
Due to recent actions by Flair Airlines that have raised concerns for the job security of CUPE 4060 members—actions the union will be challenging at the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)—the Canadian Union of Public Employees has called off job action by Flair's 139 flight attendants that was to begin at midnight on December 10.
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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Pilot Represented By The Professional Pilots Union Not Recognized By The Airline
About a third of Virgin Atlantic's pilots who are represented by the Professional Pilots Union (PPU) are threatening to walk off the job just before Christmas.
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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Carrier Asking Some Staff To Work 'Unpaid' Shifts During The Holidays
An internal Qantas memo that was leaked to the Internet has led to the airline being excoriated over holiday scheduling.
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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Official Signing Ceremony Took Place December 9th In Dubai
Jetex is bringing the next-generation in advanced private jets to the Middle East after striking an agreement with Honda Aircraft Company to become the exclusive authorized dealer for the region. The deal means Jetex is now the manufacturer’s sole representative for the new HondaJet offering sales and support across the Gulf and Middle East region.
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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Flagship Aircraft Shaves One Hour, 48 Minutes Off Previous Record In Impressive Range, Speed Demonstration
Gulfstream has announced that the ultralong-range Gulfstream G650ER has completed a record-breaking flight en route to the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show in Dubai. The aircraft bested the previous world speed record by one hour and 48 minutes.
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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Authorized To Operate Across Government Satellite Networks
The Mobile Broadband Router (MBR)-4020 airborne modem developed by communications company Viasat has successfully completed the Army Forces Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) certification process. By completing the certification, the Viasat MBR-4020 modem is now authorized to operate on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) network, which will significantly reduce overall satellite communications (SATCOM) costs for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) customers and very important person special airlift mission (VIPSAM) aircraft.
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Tue, Dec 11, 2018
AD NUMBER: 2018-23-51
PRODUCT: All Boeing Model 737-8 and -9 airplanes.
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