The Flirtey drone used to make the first FAA-approved drone delivery in the United States has been accepted into the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, where the space shuttle, Discovery, the SR-71 Blackbird and the first aircraft operated by FedEx are also displayed. The six-rotor drone was used to deliver medication to a rural medical clinic in Wise, VA, on July 17, 2015, after the medication was flown to a regional airport by a remotely operated NASA winged aircraft.
The carbon fiber and aluminum drone has a delivery system that lowers a package in a controlled manner while the drove hovers in place. Its built-in safety features include an automatic return-to-safe-location in case of a low battery, low GPS signal or communication loss.
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04/29/2016 - 16:28
04/29/2016 - 15:46
West Star Aviation announces it has successfully reached an investment partnership with Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a leading middle market investment firm founded in 1961. Norwest has made a significant investment in West Star Aviation, one of the world's largest and fastest growing independent providers of maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and related services to the business aviation industry. The transaction was completed on April 28, 2016.
04/29/2016 - 15:27
Gateway USA, LLC, Clay Lacy Aviation, LLC, (Clay Lacy Aviation-Seattle) has been awarded a Federal Aviation Regulation Part 145 Repair Station Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Clay Lacy-Seattle is the only Part 145 repair station operating at King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KBFI).
The prestigious designation allows the company to service a wider variety of corporate and private aircraft, including larger jets, with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs and alterations.
04/29/2016 - 15:07
Machida Borescopes is set to showcase for the first time its latest addition to the Machida Videoscope family, the VSC-4-140-NLT. The borescope will be on display at Booth #535 at NBAA MMC 2016 in Kansas City, MO, from May 3-5. The new 4mm video borescope is fitted with a threaded, removable side view adapter. It is used by engine manufacturers and is approved for engine use.
04/21/2016 - 14:17
Eastman Aviation Solutions announces it has been selected by Cathay Pacific Group for a main engine oil fleet conversion, exclusively utilizing Eastman Turbo Oil 2197 as the main engine oil fleet-wide.
Cathay Pacific Airways recently reviewed its main engine oil requirements and benefits in anticipation of planned Airbus A350 deliveries as part of fleet expansion and modernization. The A350, powered by Trent XWB engines, is only approved for operation with high-performance capable (HPC) engine oils.
04/20/2016 - 14:58
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces it has added new factory-direct coverage programs – Pre-Buy Assurance, Extended Care and King Air Direct – furthering its commitment in supporting the world’s largest installed fleet. Through these new programs, Citation, King Air and Hawker customers can increase efficiency, reduce costs and optimize the value of their aircraft.
04/20/2016 - 14:53
Duncan Aviation supports its local communities once again by awarding 20 students the Karen K. Duncan Scholarship. The company awards the children of its team members each year; each scholarship winner receives up to $4,000 for his or her college education—$1,000 a semester for up to two years.
An independent committee reviewed applicants’ essays and assigned point values to them. Students also earned points for academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, career goals and extracurricular activities.
04/20/2016 - 14:47
Pentastar Aviation announces is has established a marketing and distribution relationship with Aviation Clean Air, creator of the only proactive air and surface purification system available for any aircraft. Pentastar Aviation will distribute and install the Clean Air Cabin ionization system from its repair station based at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK).
04/20/2016 - 14:43
Continental Motors Group, an AVIC International Holding company, announces it has partnered with Aviall as its domestic and international Master Distributor for aftermarket parts, effective immediately. Aviall is now responsible for providing Continental Motors gasoline engine spare parts. Diesel parts will be added in Phase II at a later date.
04/20/2016 - 14:33
Continental Motors Group, an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, raises the TBR (time between replacement) of its diesel CD-100 series engines to 2,100 hours. This lifetime increase affects all CD-135 and CD-155 engines manufactured since December 1st, 2015, incorporating revision status 2 design changes.
04/20/2016 - 14:30
Spirit Aeronautics, a leader in business aircraft services, expands its service authorizations to include maintenance for the Hawker 800 series (Hawker 800, 800XP and 850XP).
04/18/2016 - 16:08
Blackhawk Modifications, a provider of engine upgrades for turboprop aircraft, announces the continued growth of its portfolio of worldwide certified engine upgrades with the European Aviation Safety Alliance (EASA) approval of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 engine upgrade for the Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan. The added performance and value associated with the Blackhawk XP140 Performance Upgrade continues to attract Cessna Caravan operators wisely investing in their plane’s safety and long-term value.
04/18/2016 - 15:42
Constant Aviation, LLC, a Directional Aviation Capital company offering full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul with a nationwide network, announces the addition of Trevor Probst to the organization as the Embraer Phenom 100/300 program manager.
04/18/2016 - 15:24
Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Global Engine Services company, announces that it now offers a PT6A Flat Rate Overhaul Program as part of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) PT6SMARTSM Maintenance Solutions initiative. P&WC’s PT6A Flat Rate Overhaul Program is a limited time, industry-wide program available through its designated overhaul facilities (DOFs) that sets a fixed-rate pricing structure for overhauls on PT6A-21, -27, -28, -41, -42, and -114 engine models.
04/18/2016 - 15:00
Conklin & de Decker announces the 16.1 release of its Aircraft Cost Evaluator, the industry’s #1 tool for benchmarking the operating and ownership costs for more than 585 jets, turboprops, helicopters and piston aircraft. As the flagship product from the Conklin & de Decker family of aircraft operating and acquisition data products, this aircraft cost evaluator (ACE) release includes access to ACE Online at no additional fee.
04/14/2016 - 16:24
TRINE AERO renews its dedication to business aircraft maintenance, modification and engineering with a distinct focus on legacy airframes including Learjet, Citation and Hawker.
TRINE AERO began enhancing its business aviation maintenance capability and resources by welcoming Andy Olson as acting general manager, a key technical role within the company. Andy has 30 years of business aircraft maintenance experience, specializing in heavy maintenance on the Learjet airframe.
04/14/2016 - 15:45
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plays an integral role in the development, testing and recent approval of a new alternative, environmentally-friendly, bio-based jet fuel, bringing the total number of approved products for use in air travel to five.
The new fuel will make air travel more environmentally sustainable and increase national energy resources. In contrast to traditional petroleum-based fuels, the new alternative fuels can reduce air quality emissions and are renewable.
04/13/2016 - 15:25
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joins with several aviation groups in signing a letter opposing two proposals that would eliminate federal oversight for the regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their integration into the National Airspace System.
The proposals were offered as amendments (#3558 and #3650) to H.R.636, a Senate bill under consideration for reauthorizing programs and funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
04/13/2016 - 15:14
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) announce that three distinguished and influential representatives who have been instrumental in business aviation’s humanitarian efforts will serve as keynote speakers for the 2016 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2016), which is scheduled for May 24-26 at Geneva's Palexpo Convention Center.
The event's opening General Session will include presentations by:
04/13/2016 - 10:55
Pentastar Aviation announces it has been approved as a Products & Services Provider member of the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA). With over 50 years of aviation experience on aircraft large and small, Pentastar has decades of experience providing aircraft owners and buyers with the comprehensive and trusted information they require to make a well-informed decision on their aviation needs.