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A senior at the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science is now in the Guiness Book of World Records for the "Fastest 100m Ascent By A Quadcopter". Zechen (Peter) Wei set the record on October 25. His drone climbed to 100 meters, or about 328 feet, in just 2.732 seconds. The record was previously held by German engineer, Dirk Brunner, who in 2016 built a drone that accomplished the climb in 3.871 seconds. Wei's record is the culmination of a two-year research program at PRISMS. He
Hartzell Propeller Secures STC For King Air Propellers
Hartzell Propeller has secured an FAA Type Certificate for a new five-blade carbon fiber propeller system for the King Air 200 fleet. These custom designed props will be available through Raisbeck Engineering via STC for King Air 200, B200, and B200GT aircraft. This new propeller system, which increases performance across the board, is the first five-blade structural composite propeller certified on the King Air 200 series. The new prop, manufactured by Hartzell, was on display at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) at Raisbeck’s Central Ha
FAA Rule For Remote Identification Intends To Bolster Safety, Security And Accountability
DJI is reviewing the proposed rule from the FAA to remotely identify drones in American skies. The FAA proposal outlines its own approach to identify airborne drones, which is a major step toward integrating drones into everyday life for business, government, education, photography and fun.
From Drones To Quiet Supersonic Aircraft, The Agency's Efforts Ran The Gamut
NASA’s aeronautical innovators this past year worked diligently in their mission to explore safe advances in atmospheric flight that directly benefit all of us, meet the rapidly evolving needs of industry, spark economic growth, and ensure the nation remains the world’s leader in all things related to flight.
Seven People Were On Board The Helicopter When It Went Down
The Kaua'i Police Department, Kaua'i Fire Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources in Hawaii continued recovery efforts Saturday of the helicopter accident that occurred last Thursday in Koke'e. Due to the additional recovery efforts, the nature of the crash and impact damage, Kaua'i police can confirm that there are no survivors.
First Of Five New 72-600 Orders By Braathens Regional Airlines
ATR, world number one regional aircraft manufacturer, today delivered the first ever green financed aircraft to Swedish regional airline Braathens Regional Airlines, BRA. The aircraft is leased from Avation and is financed by Deutsche Bank. It is part of a new order for five 72-600s, all purchased by Avation from ATR and leased to BRA. Upon completion of the order in early 2020, the airline will itself operate an entirely ATR fleet, comprised of 15 ATR 72-600 aircraft.
Aircraft Will Be Additionally Equipped With Controller-Pilot Digital Private Communications System
SSJ100 aircraft has successfully completed test flights and proved the performance capability of ATN system in real conditions in Europe. The installation of this system is relevant primarily for the operators flying to EU countries. Equipping of all civil passenger aircraft with ATN system starting from February, 2020 is a mandatory requirement of the European aviation authorities for flight operations in various European countries above FL285.
No One Knows Who Owns The Aircraft, Or The Nature Of Their Mission
A squadron of six to 10 drones have been making nightly flights over areas of Colorado and Nebraska, but their origin and their mission remains a mystery.
“As we review the FAA’s proposal, we will be guided by the principle, recognized by the FAA’s own Aviation Rulemaking Committee in 2017, that Remote Identification will not be successful if the burdens and costs to drone operators are not minimized.” Source: Brendan Schulman, DJI Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs.
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