FREDERICK, Maryland — In partnership with Global Aerospace, aircraft insurance broker Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) recently launched its online UAS/Drone insurance portal. The Global Aerospace policy offers multiple liability options, as well as hull coverage and worldwide territory, according to AIR officials. Sean Berry a commercial drone pilot and Mavic Pro owner, noted that the online portal is “Super […]
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Commercial drone market to reach $12.6 billion by 2025
According to a new report from Tractica, worldwide commercial drone hardware and services revenue will increase from $792 million in 2017 to $12.6 billion by 2025. While the majority of revenue currently comes from hardware sales, the balance will shift in the next few years and, by the end of the forecast period, Tractica anticipates […]
FBO-Hotel combination opens at KSSI
A combined FBO and on-site hotel has opened at McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (KSSI) on Georgia’s St. Simons Island. FBO Golden Isles Aviation joined forces with MMI Hospitality Group as they built a new Home2 Suites by Hilton just steps away from the airport’s new terminal. The complex is the first of its kind in the […]
Reno Air Races chairman resigns
Micheal Crowell, president and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association, has resigned, effective immediately. Crowell, who held the position for the last two and a half years, told the board of directors he is stepping down to focus on his wife’s health. “While we conduct a search for a new CEO, Joey Scolari, CEO of […]
FAA ADS-B rebate ends soon
FAA officials are noting the $500 ADS-B rebate ends soon. Aircraft owners have until Sept. 18, 2017, to make a reservation to qualify for the rebate. “But it goes away Sept. 19, as the FAA has no plans to extend the program now,” an FAA official said, noting “there is plenty of room for more sign […]
ATC spin-off bill reintroduced in House, GA voices opposition
U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster has introduced a modified version of his legislation to privatize air traffic control. The revised bill would spin off ATC from the FAA, creating a private non-profit corporation run by a board of directors nominated by the aviation industry and the federal government. First introduced in February 2016, the bill died with […]
Grant brings planetarium to SUN ‘n FUN campus
LAKELAND, Florida — The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) on the campus of SUN ‘n FUN on the Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport will align the stars for students by bringing the only public planetarium to residents in Polk County thanks to the GiveWell Community Foundation’s Impact Polk Annual Grant Program. The planetarium will reside on the […]
Industry, university collaborate on hybrid-electric aircraft
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — International aircraft manufacturing leaders have teamed with aerospace, aviation and research institute Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to design a hybrid-electric turboprop aircraft. Led by the university’s Eagle Flight Research Center (EFRC) at its Daytona Beach campus, and in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, the Embry-Riddle Hybrid Consortium is working with members Airbus, Boeing, GE Aviation, […]
Video of first flight of Belite Chipper with Rotax 912UL
The first flight of the Belite Chipper with the Rotax 912UL engine was held June 19. Belite’s James Wiebe posted this video of the flight: Wiebe also released these performance observations: Initial established climb about 600 fpm; Highest climb rate seen about 830 fpm; Flaps 15°; Ailerons in droop mode; Went around the pattern several […]