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FAA Releases B4UFLY App Beta Test For UAS Users

Compliments 'Know Before You Fly' Campaign Supported By Industry

The FAA on Friday released the beta version of a new smartphone application called “B4UFLY” for testing by up to 1,000 unmanned aircraft users.

NTSB Issues Prelim In California Mid-Air Collision

Cessna 172 And Sabre 60 Struck Near Brown Field Municipal Airport

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from a mid-air collision between a Sabreliner chartered by the U.S Navy and a Cessna 172 on a cross-country flight in California. Five people were fatally injured in the accident.

RFP: ANN Considering Future Options For HQ Relocation

A Very Bright Future For ANN, Aero-TV, and Airborne May Require Some New Digs

ANN may be looking for a new home... hopefully, a permanent one. We're currently inviting proposals for a potential NEW airport/office facility to serve as home base and studio for the Aero-News Network, Inc., the Aviation World's Real-Time News and Information Service, and our Daily Airborne Unlimited programming, our new 'Aero-Doc' documentary division, as well as other Aero-TV/Aero-Verse productions. The successful bid will require an airport friendly community and a (preferably) airport based location where we can locate both an office, and a video production studio, as well as a hangar capable of hosting upwards of two GA aircraft...

Two CAP Members Recognized For Search And Rescue Efforts

CAP’s National Cell Phone Forensics Team To Receive AFNORTH Commander’s Award

The achievements of Civil Air Patrol’s National Cell Phone Forensics Team – highlighted by its use of technological excellence and innovation in supporting 126 search and rescue missions, resulting in 76 lives saved and 66 additional finds – make it the logical choice for the 2014 AFNORTH Commander’s Award.

Buzz Aldrin Space Institute Formed At FIT

Second Man To Walk On The Moon Will Promote Settlement Of Mars Through Research

Florida Institute of Technology has established the Buzz Aldrin Space Institute at the university. Opening this fall and led by legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the Institute will promote the settlement of Mars through research.

NBAA Issues Call To Members To Fight User Fees

Suggests Contacting Members Of Congress During Recess Period

The NBAA is calling on its members to contact members of Congress during this recess with a message that they should oppose any FAA reauthorization bill that calls for privatized air traffic control funded by user fees.

Boeing, Korean Air Celebrate Delivery Of Airline's First 747-8 Intercontinental

Korean Air Becomes The World's First Carrier To Operate Both Types Of The 747-8

Boeing and Korean Air on Tuesday marked the delivery of the airline's first 747-8 Intercontinental. The new jet is the first of 10 747-8 passenger airplanes the carrier has on order.

Vintage Airplanes Being Sold At U.K. Auction

Classic Air Force Charity Selling 36 Aircraft, Five In One Lot

The founder of the Classic Air Force charity in the U.K. has placed his entire collection of airplane up for auction, five of which will be sold as a package at the Bohnams Goodwood auction September 12.