Aug 22 2024

UAVOS Tested Drone Navigation with Advanced Computer Vision Posted by Admin

UAVOS partnered with its client to test UAVOS' autopilot system using computer vision. UAVOS' Engineering Service supported this testing with its advanced avionics system integrated into its unmanned helicopter. The use of computer vision in drone navigation systems is an advanced approach that aims to set up new standards for autonomous drone navigation and safety.

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Aug 22 2024

U.S. Air Force Testing New Sensors On The F-22 Posted by RSS Feed

The F-22 recently tested multiple new sensors as part of the modernization, with plans for a rapid

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Aug 22 2024

Schweizer Signs Helix Av as a New Sales and Service Center Serving the United Kingdom and Ireland Posted by Admin

Fort Worth, Texas (August 22, 2023) – Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is pleased to welcome Helix Av as a new Schweizer Sales and Service Center. Based at Kent International Airport in Manston, England, with a sales and maintenance location in Berkshire, Helix Av now provides Schweizer-authorized aircraft and parts sales, maintenance services, and support for customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. 

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Aug 22 2024

Archer Closes PIPE As Part Of $230M In Capital Raised Since End Of Q2, Giving It One Of The Strongest Liquidity Positions In Its Industry Posted by Admin

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Archer Aviation this week announced that it has now closed on $220M of this $230M of additional capital raised since the end of Q2, with $10M remaining in the form of a committed investment from Stellantis that remains subject to shareholder approval which is expected to occur later this year.

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Aug 22 2024

FAAST Blast —New Runway Safety Resource Data Viz Map, Are You Storm Ready?, The Expectations of Experience Posted by RSS Feed

FAAST Blast — Week of August 19-25, 2024 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update  Data

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Aug 22 2024

US Approves Sale of Apache Helicopters to South Korea Posted by RSS Feed

The State Department has approved the sale to South Korea of 36 AH-64E Apache Helicopters and

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Aug 21 2024

The CANADAIR CL-415 In Action Posted by RSS Feed

I woke up early in the morning to the sound of a heavy prop driven aircraft. I live at the base of

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Aug 21 2024

The F4U Corsair: VMF-214 Black Sheep During WWII Posted by RSS Feed

When Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214) comes up in conversation, thoughts turn to a certain

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Aug 21 2024

The AH-64 Apache Helicopter, Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive and the Return of ‘Maneuver Warfare’ in Europe Posted by RSS Feed

As armored and ‘maneuver warfare’ emerges in Europe, the one weapon that can pin down enemy steel

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Aug 21 2024

Agile Combat Employment and Response to North Korean Nuclear Strike Among Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 Exercise’s Highlights Posted by RSS Feed

Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 will see the participation of 200 aircraft, including South Korean F-15Ks,

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Aug 21 2024

Chicago Police Department Accepts Delivery of a Bell 429, Signs Purchase Agreement for two Bell 407GXis Posted by Admin

Chicago, Illinois (August 21, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of one Bell 429 and a signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXi aircraft for the Chicago Police Department. The three aircraft will join the Helicopter Operations Unit’s existing fleet of all-Bell aircraft. 

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Aug 21 2024

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING PLAYAS NEW MEXICO Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGPLAYAS NEW MEXICO (PLAYNM) 24-01 (REVISION 1)26 – 30

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Aug 21 2024

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING - YUMA PROVING GROUND ARIZONA Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGYUMA PROVING GROUND_ARIZONA26 August – 13 SeptemberYuma

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Aug 21 2024

KC-10 Extender Bids Farewell to the UK Posted by RSS Feed

Crews of the U.S. Air Force’s KC-10 Extender fleet attended the Royal International Air Tattoo at

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Aug 20 2024

Kennywood Park August 24th and 25th Drone Show Posted by RSS Feed

Drone Show at Kennywood Park4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA 15512Dates: Aug 24th & Aug 25th

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Aug 20 2024

Top Aces Unveils First F-16 In Flanker Blue Paint Scheme Posted by RSS Feed

The Flanker Blue F-16 will join Top Aces’ fleet of former Israeli jets that are used to provide

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Aug 20 2024

Sikorsky Completes Delivery of New Presidential Helicopters Posted by Admin

OWEGO, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2024 – The U.S. Marine Corps formally accepted the 23rd and final next-generation VH-92A presidential helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT) in recent ceremonies here, marking a significant milestone for the company whose aircraft have flown every U.S. president since 1957.

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Aug 20 2024

FAA Accident Report: CHUGACH, AK Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AT THE 2800 FOOT LEVEL OF MT GOODE AND ROLLED ONTO LEFT SIDE, CHUGACH, AK.

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Aug 20 2024

FAA Accident Report: HONOLULU, HI Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT ON START-UP, THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT WAS DAMAGED, HONOLULU, HI.

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Aug 20 2024

FAA Accident Report: OAKRIDGE, OR Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT DAMAGE TO TAIL ROTOR AND MAIN ROTOR DISCOVERED ON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, OAKRIDGE, OR.

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Aug 20 2024

Jeff Pino Foundation Awards $50,000 in Scholarships Posted by Admin

COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – August 20, 2024:   The Jeff Pino Foundation (JPF) is pleased to announce the selection of five scholarship recipients from the 2024 high school graduating class. Each recipient has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to either pursue a college degree in an aviation-related field, obtain a pilot’s license, or earn a certificate in aircraft maintenance.

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Aug 20 2024

U.S. Air Force Takes Delivery of ‘Midnight’ Electric VTOL Air Taxi as Part of Agility Prime Program Posted by RSS Feed

The Agility Prime program aims to test and develop electric VTOL vehicles to ‘enable resilient

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Aug 20 2024

BOOST Systems acquires AS350 Replacement Heater Line Kit STC Posted by Admin

North Vancouver, BC – August 20, 2024 – BOOST Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo (HEC) Systems, Personal Carrying Device Systems (PCDS), and related training services, continues to expand its offerings by adding new kits and equipment to its portfolio. Recently, BOOST Systems acquired the AS350 Replacement Heater Line Kit STC from RAMM Aerospace.

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Aug 20 2024

B-1B Bombers Might Move Temporarily To Grand Forks As Ellsworth Prepares For B-21’s Arrival Posted by RSS Feed

The B-1B bombers’ relocation to Grand Forks AFB for ten months would allow Ellsworth AFB to renovate

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Aug 20 2024

FLIGHT ADVISORY – UAS Only TFR Alert - West Allis, WI. Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORY – UAS Only TFR Alert - West Allis, WI.NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesAugust 24,

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Aug 20 2024

These Astronauts Will Do the First Private Spacewalk Next Week Posted by RSS Feed

Billionaire Jared Isaacman and his Polaris Dawn crew of commercial astronauts will do the first-ever

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Aug 19 2024

VH-92A Patriot Flies As Marine One For The First Time Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. President Joe Biden has used the Sikorsky VH-92A Patriot as Marine One for the first time, just

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Aug 19 2024

‘Light Fighter’ Concept Emerges During US Air Force Chief’s Speech at Royal Aeronautical Society Amid NGAD’s Uncertain Future Posted by RSS Feed

Allvin unveiled what the RAeS called a ‘notional Light Fighter concept’ while calling for a shift of

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Aug 19 2024

Enstrom Helicopter to Host Maintenance Training Classes for Both Piston, Turbine Posted by Admin

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to invite mechanics and pilots to join the upcoming Enstrom maintenance training courses the weeks of September 23(for piston models) and September 30 (for turbine models). Each course will run for five days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. These classes are the final set of courses scheduled for 2024. Course dates for 2025 will be announced soon.

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Aug 19 2024

Pacific Dragon 2024 Exercise Tests New IAMD Target Vehicle Against Standard Missiles Posted by RSS Feed

PD24 was the first exercise to use the IAMD-T, a semi-guided target designed to trigger and engage

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