Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Nearly Half Of Respondents Say Home Delivery Will Be 'Too Dangerous'
The world's largest conference on drones – unmanned flying vehicles increasingly used by governments, industry and individuals – meeting this week in Amsterdam, heard that only a small majority of Americans view drones favorably, and a strong majority have serious safety concerns about them. However, Americans overwhelmingly expect drones to begin home deliveries in the next five to ten years.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Inspections Find Possible Fuselage Cracking And Loose Rivets
The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) following reports of fuselage cracking and possible loose rivets on Bell Model 206L helicopters in an area that currently has no inspection program.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Also: Drone Aviation-ComSovereign, Public Safety UAS Training, Disaster Management, NCDOT Drone Program
EHang has announced its strategic partnership with property developer Heli Chuangxin Real Estate Co. to build out a UAM demonstration project in Guangzhou. This is a major milestone as EHang prepares for the launch of commercial operations of its much-anticipated autonomous flying taxis. Heli Chuangxin and EHang have committed themselves to building the world's first commercial in-city sightseeing UAM route. On November 30, two passenger-grade AAVs of the two-seater EHang 216 model performed simultaneous flight demos, vertically taking off from and landing at Heli Tiande Centre in Guangzhou on the Centre's opening day. The world’s first ISO approved drone standards have been announced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) following a 12-month period of consultation with drone professionals, academics, businesses and the general public. While no
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
New Class Will Begin Working In Mid-July
Piper Aircraft has opened the application period for the 2020 Apprenticeship Program. The 2020 group, which will begin in late July will be the second apprenticeship class to begin at Piper Aircraft's world headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. The two-year program includes a combination of on-the-job training as well as classroom instruction designed to qualify the participants as a Journeyman in Aircraft Assembly. Each apprentice is a paid employee of Piper Aircraft and receives a full benefits package.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Will Remain Aboard The Station For Up To Three Years
A new CIMON for the International Space Station (ISS): CIMON-2 (Crew Interactive MObile companioN) lifted off on its journey into space on December 5. This modified version of the astronaut assistant has been equipped for new tasks and was developed and built in Germany. Like its predecessor, CIMON-2 will be deployed in the Columbus European research module. CIMON is a free-flying, spherical technology demonstrator for human-machine interaction and features artificial intelligence.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Agency Says City Also Mishandled Landing Fees And Leases
The FAA last month released a decision from a 2016 complaint filed by tenants of Santa Monica Airport which found that the city mishandled loans to its airport and discrepancies in leases.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Journey Took Four Months, Crossed 30 Countries
A pair of British Pilots have completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth in a restored Spitfire. On December 5th, The Silver Spitfire Longest Flight expedition came to a triumphant end as friends, family, colleagues, and hundreds of fans welcomed G-IRTY home to a frosty Goodwood Aerodrome.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Observation Noting The Importance Of Aviation To The Globe Was Held Saturday
The Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued a statement Saturday to mark International Civil Aviation Day.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Designed For Military Student Pilot Training
CAE introduced the CAE TRAX Academy at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC). The integrated and advanced training continuum is designed to deliver faster and more efficient throughput for military student pilot training.
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Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Celebrates With A Flight In A GA Airplane
Retired Col. Charles McGee marked his 100th birthday on Saturday, and to celebrate, he went for an airplane ride.
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