Hosted At Well-Known Tolmin, Slovenia, Site

The World Air Sports Federation (FAI) announced that the first-ever FAI Junior World Paragliding Championship was held in Tolmin, Slovenia on August 18-31. The event was organized by Klub letalcev Triglav and Aeronautical association of Slovenia with sponsorship by Triple Seven Gliders and Naviter.

UK Imposes Fines, Destruction Order

A drone pilot flew his drone at altitudes over 12,000 feet on numerous occasions in the Boston, England, area that flights by the Royal Air Force, National Police Air Service, and an air ambulance had to divert to deconflict the airspace. Police said the drone pilot often flew his UAS between 7,000 and over 12,000 feet and displayed “blatant disregard” for the rules governing unmanned aircraft.  

Modification Custom-Fit to Let Disabled Pilots Fly

AeroPrakt exhibited the handicap-friendly variation of their A-22LS at the 2024 Midwest Aviation Expo. The company intends to utilize the aircraft to expand flight training accessibility for disabled students. The handicap-friendly configuration was created upon the initial request of a private customer, but now comes as a standard purchase option.

Toddler Found Wandering Half a Mile From Home

On August 25, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department launched a search for a 3-year-old boy who had wandered into a cornfield at night. Deputies utilized thermal drone imagery to locate the toddler and return him to his parents. Since the sun had already set, quickly locating the toddler without additional assistance would have been nearly impossible.

Association Will Meet With Legislators To Discuss Business Issues

The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) announced its first annual Flight Training Advocacy Day in Washington, DC will be held on September 17-18, 2024. The purpose of the gathering will be to meet with members of Congress or their staff to discuss critical issues that impact flight training businesses. The flight training industry is currently going through a very dynamic time, and the FSANA is issuing a call to action for providers of flight training to take the time to come to Washington to try to raise awareness among legislators about the issues and challenges flight training schools must contend with.

Acquisition Augments Large Fleet

The Egyptian Armed Forces announced it has purchased two Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters intended for the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale with the U.S. Air Force. With this acquisition, Egypt becomes the 23rd nation to join the global Super Hercules operators community. Egypt already operates one of the world’s largest C-130H fleets and represents a substantial presence in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. 

Six New, Two Returning Members Round Out Slate

The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) announced the election of eight members to its Board of Directors. Six are new to the role while two have been on the board- one a former chair and the other a current member. COPA is a non-profit organization founded in 1952 that serves as a unified voice for general aviation (GA) in Canada. It is the largest aviation association of its kind in the country and fulfills a role very similar to that of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) in the U.S. with its support and advocacy for GA and personal (non-airline) pilots across all aspects of aviation and at all levels of government.

Company Traded Almost $2 Billion to Build Their Portfolio

Honeywell announced on September 4 that its $1.9 billion acquisition of CAES System Holdings had been completed. The transaction aims to assist in long-term growth and diversify the company’s aerospace revenue streams. This is Honeywell’s fourth major purchase of the year.

Thalgau Hosts Only Series Stop In Austria

The World Air Sports Federation (FAI)’s only stop in Austria saw 195 athletes from 23 countries compete in parachute landing accuracy. In this segment, skydivers try to land on a coin-size target from 3,000 feet (1,000 meters) above. The competition was held in Thalgau and 39 teams, with five jumpers each, were required to land on a ten-cent coin. Teams or individuals who touched down the shortest distance from the coin were awarded points toward the World Cup.

Accelerates Development Of Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Tech

VerdeGo Aero announced it closed an A-1 round of investment and exceeded the $4 million target established to accelerate development of its hybrid-electric products. VerdeGo manufactures hybrid-electric powerplants for reliable, high-performance aircraft and drones for the commercial and military markets. Its chief products are the VH-3 and VH-4 hybrid powerplants that are air-cooled, lightweight, high-performance, and can run on Jet-A, JP-8, or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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2024 Fall Awards Will Highlight Stars Of Aeronautics

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced its Fall Awards event will be held on November 6, 2024. The awardees span the entire range of the aerospace industry and represent military aviation, business leaders, general and business aviation, air sports, and humanitarianism.

Council Will Feature Networking Opportunities At BACE

The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Young Professionals (YoPro) Council celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and will host several engaging networking events at the 2024 Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (BACE). The YoPro Networking Reception and Helpy Hour have been a highlight of BACE for years, and this year it will be held Tuesday October 22, 5-7 p.m. on the Paradise Bridge between North and West Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. 

Aero Linx: RC-135V/W Rivet Joint The RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. The aircraft is an extensively modified C-135. The Rivet Joint's modifications are primarily related to its on-board sensor suite, which allows the mission crew to detect, identify and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum. The mission crew can then forward gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite.

Back-Taxi A term used by air traffic controllers to taxi an aircraft on the runway opposite to the traffic flow. The aircraft may be instructed to back-taxi to the beginning of the runway or at some point before reaching the runway end for the purpose of departure or to exit the runway.

"Egypt is a distinguished C-130 operator, flying its Hercules fleet to support some of the most challenging mission requirements. Welcoming Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules global fleet is an honor that truly represents the longstanding partnership between our two nations and with Lockheed Martin. With these new C-130J-30s, the Egyptian Air Force's tactical airlift presence will deliver unmatched capabilities and aligned force amplification to serve Egypt, North Africa and the world." Source: Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's Air Mobility & Maritime Missions, commenting as the Egyptian Armed Forces purchased two Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters intended for the Egypti