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Monthly Archives: May 2018
Meet the 10 participants in the US drone program
After combing through 149 proposals for its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program — which seeks to operationalize drones in safe and unique ways — the U.S. Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration, selected 10 winners … Continue reading
Boeing will lose out on $20 billion in Iran deals as Airbus, GE impacted
Boeing Co., the world’s largest aerospace concern, stands to lose roughly $20 billion in business with Iran after the U.S.’s controversial withdrawal Tuesday from the 2015 nuclear agreement with the Middle East nation. Boeing has agreements to sell 110 planes … Continue reading
Apple, Uber Among Companies Approved for Federal Drone Pilot Program
In the near future, if you’re vacationing in the Outer Banks, North Carolina and you need an emergency blood transfusion, a drone could buzz over from the mainland and drop off a pint at the hospital or medical clinic where you’re laid … Continue reading
Local group flies high in the sky
To anyone cruising U.S. Highway 93, your last thought would be that small planes are being flown over an acre of farmland. On most calm afternoons, several men can be found on the corner of Minesinger Trail and Farm Road … Continue reading
Only in Colorado: The Airplane Restaurant
The World War-era Stratofreighter is undoubtedly one of Colorado’s most unusual—and interesting—places to enjoy a meal. By Terri Cook | May 10, 2018 Keep your peanuts and soggy sandwiches—this Colorado Springs novelty gives “airplane food” a whole new meaning. The … Continue reading
Trump Administration Taps Google, Passes on Amazon and DJI for Drone Pilot Program
Photo: Getty The US Department of Transportation announced Wednesday the participants in its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program, which will test drones for a variety of applications otherwise not permitted under current law. Google, Qualcomm, and Microsoft all … Continue reading
Special Operators Predict AC-130J Will Be ‘Most Requested’ Aircraft
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — “That’s the sound America makes when she’s angry.” That’s how Col. Tom Palenske, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, characterized the AC-130 gunship after two aircraft fired hundreds of rounds from their 40mm and 105mm … Continue reading