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FAA Streamlines COAs For UAS Test Sites

Recreational And Sport Pilot Certificate Holders Are Now Able To Conduct Flights

The FAA has made it simpler for the six unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites to conduct research by giving them “blanket” authorizations to fly public aircraft operations throughout the National Airspace System at or below 200 feet.

Second SpaceShipTwo Sits On Its Own Landing Gear

Company Making Progress, But 'Still Much To Be Done'

Virgin Galactic sent out a Tweet Friday that the second SpaceShipTwo had been lowered onto its landing gear in a hangar in California.

Sprite UAV Targets Hikers, Outdoorsmen, Photographers

Kickstarter Funding More Than Half Way To It's $200,00 Goal

A new type of UAV is under development, targeted to hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts with its unusual design and portability.

Airplane Swap Stymied By Canadian Heritage Minister

Martin Mars Aircraft Slated For Donation To A Florida Museum, Heritage Minister Says 'Not So Fast'

A deal to send a 70-year-old Martin Mars airplane from Canada to a naval aviation museum in Florida has been stopped by Canada's Heritage Minister.

Navy Announces Successful Test Of Electromagnetic Catapult On CVN 78

EMALS Testing To Continue This Summer

The Navy conducted the first-ever, shipboard, full-speed catapult shots using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) aboard the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Naval Sea Systems Command announced May 15.

Universal Avionics, Rockwell Collins Offer New ADS-B Out Incentive Package

Meets ADS-B Out Mandate, Provides For Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) And Localizer Performance With Vertical Guidance (LPV)

A new, affordable and integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out solution is now available for aircraft operators. Universal Avionics has joined forces with Rockwell Collins to offer an exciting incentive program, designed to allow operators to combine the Rockwell Collins TDR-94(D) Mode S Transponder with Universal Avionics SBAS-Flight Management System (FMS).