One of two private aircraft that launched from Apatity Airport near Murmansk in the Russian Federation with filed flight plans to Arkhangelsk was apparently mistaken for a drone and was fired upon on September 11. The airspace surrounding the Murmansk and Apatity airports had been closed under a temporary flight restriction (TFR) due to Ukrainian drone activity. The governor of the region, Andrei Chibis, reported that 3 drones had been shot down during this period and at about 4 p.m. Moscow time the TFR was lifted.
Buyer Intends to Turn the Space Into Office Buildings
Monroe’s First Air Field (W16), a 36-acre property housing six large hangars and a well-loved runway, has been a centerpiece for the city’s aviation community since 1967. Now, however, pilots are bracing for its demolition as a purchase from the Snohomish County Public Utility District moves in for the kill.
Last month we described how the FAA sent notices of violations to 27 operators of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) or drones, along with proposed fines totaling more than $341,000. The largest fine was $32,700 for an operator whose drone caused a Wesley Chapel, Florida, Sheriff’s Office helicopter pilot to terminate a nighttime search for a burglary suspect to avoid a mid-air collision. The drone was unregistered and did not have an anti-collision light as required at night and was flying above the 400-foot limit.
Enthusiasts Will Explore More Than 70 Exhibitors In Providence
The Flight Simulation Association (FSA) announced that its 2025 Flight Sim Expo will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center June 27-29, 2025, and registration for the event will open December 14, 2024. Besides the actual Expo, on the Thursday before and Monday after the main event, guests will have access to a variety of aviation activities such as air traffic control facility tours, behind the scenes airport tours, museum visits, and more.
Enhancement For Innovative Solutions & Support’s Flat Panel Display System
Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S), of Exton, PA, announced it has gained FAA certification for the Engine-Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) upgrade to its B757/B767 Flat Panel Display System (FPDS). The EICAS enhancement simplifies the flight deck, resolves issues with CRT obsolescence, and reduces weight by 40 pounds. It is also easily installed with minimum downtime and that installations have begun with initial customers.
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