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Sikorsky Patents New Anti-Counterfeiting Technology for Aircraft Parts

The new patent is one of the first that is intended to prevent duplication of parts in the first place.

Security

July 15, 2019

Drone Maker DJI Launches 'Government Edition'

DJI's new drone package safeguards against unauthorized data sharing

Security

July 2, 2019

FAA Emergency Order Renders Iran Airspace a No-fly Zone

Following the Iranian shootdown of a large U.S. surveillance UAV, the FAA has prohibited operations in the Persian Gulf region

Regulations and Government

June 21, 2019

Episode 22: Otto's Pilots Part 2 | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

I’m an old Marine and Marine’s don’t leave our people behind.

Charter & Fractional

June 17, 2019

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French Military Advances Airbus H160M Program

The military variant of Airbus Helicopters H160 could enter service by 2026

Rotorcraft

June 15, 2019

SkyDome Offers Solution to Defeat Rogue Drones

Fortem Technologies' SkyDome 2.4 uses artificial intelligence to track and defeat rogue drones

Security

June 13, 2019

EASA Issues Second Proposal on Aviation Cybersecurity

EASA issued a proposal for the management of icybersecurity risks related to aeronautical information systems used in civil aviation.

Regulations and Government

June 4, 2019

Are Your Safety Messages Getting Through to Your Employees?

Simply "sending an email" is usually not nearly enough to ensure vital safety information is received - and acted on.

Security

June 3, 2019

Drone Pamphleteer Heads To Federal Court

Drone pilot Tracey Mapes charged with busting TFRs over NFL stadiums in 2017.

Security

May 29, 2019

EASA To Codify and Expand Aircraft Cybersecurity Requirements

The new rule would replace the special conditions process currently in place.

Security

May 19, 2019

Swiss Rega Develops Autonomous SAR Drone

Swiss Air Rega has developed a specialized search-and-rescue drone that can scan autonomously and fly beyond visual line of sight

Security

May 14, 2019

FAA To Airports: File Paperwork Before Defeating Drones

The FAA says it is developing its own response to the drone threat at airports.

Safety

May 8, 2019

DOT IG Auditing FAA Cybersecurity Actions

The FAA works with DHS and DOD on a joint initiative designed to identify and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Security

May 7, 2019

Atlas UAS System Takes Autonomy to a New Level

Atlas UAV features fully autonomous battery swapping

Security

May 3, 2019

Task Force Launched To Combat UAS Airport Risks

Task force aims to develop UAS mitigation strategy at airports, other high-profile facilities

Airports

May 1, 2019

MedAire Releases Updated Travel Risk Map

The aviation medical support company provides guidance to help international operators understand risk at their various destinations.

Security

April 10, 2019

DOT Watchdog Calls on FAA To Step Up on Cybersecurity

Delays in implementing recommendations, a cybersecurity risk tool, and R&D priorities are inhibiting risk mitigation, the OIG found.

Security

March 25, 2019

CNC Launches Secure Online Video Portal for Law Enforcement

CNC Live allows real-time sharing, archiving of aerial footage by hundreds of users.

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2019

EASA Proposes Beefing Up Aircraft Cybersecurity

EASA has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) that aims to mitigate the potential effects of cybersecurity threats on aviation safety.

Regulations and Government

February 28, 2019

CHC Summit Aims To 'Shine Light' On Safety

The annual CHC Helicopter Safety Summit will be held October 1-3 in Dallas

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2019