Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, offers a comprehensive suite of connectivity solutions for commercial aviation, from high-performing in-flight Wi-Fi to flight operations and safety connectivity and passenger engagement portals.
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You are invited to attend the Tennessee Drone Symposium!
A Great Opportunity to Be Part of a New Event…
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Tennessee Drone Symposium. As technology continues to advance the world of transportation to previously unthinkable levels, we find ourselves on the cutting edge of another transformative breakthrough.
This symposium offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with professionals from the public and private sectors. Together, we will explore the application of UAS in worker safety, engineering efficiency, and site accessibility. This conference promises to be a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge, innovative ideas, and lasting partnerships.
2024 Aviation Business Conference
The NATA Aviation Business Conference is the premier annual gathering for business aviation professionals and experts, inspiring open discussions on a range of key industry interests and fostering connections. Join NATA, industry experts, thought leaders, and key industry decision-makers representing various sectors of the GA community — including FBOs, airports, air charter operators, MROs, and AAM/UAM in Nashville and be a part of the discussion.
NAVAIR Selects Near Earth Autonomy for USMC Aerial Logistics Connector Program
Pittsburgh, PA – [July 12th, 2024] – NAVAIR has selected Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) to lead one of the teams demonstrating optimized logistics using rotorcraft for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). In collaboration with industry leaders Leonardo and Honeywell, Near Earth will showcase advanced autonomy on the Leonardo AW139 helicopter to provide logistical support during expeditionary operations in contested environments. The AW139, renowned for its versatility in defense, medical rescue, law enforcement, and energy operations worldwide, combined with Near Earth’s logistics mission autonomy system, will be the centerpiece of this program.
Jerry Hancock, Viasat | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 27
July is "Global Leaders" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we're thrilled to begin with our month sponsor, Viasat, featuring Jerry Hancock, the Director of Aviation Safety Solutions and Cybersecurity. Before joining Viasat, Jerry dedicated 15 years to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), contributing to various programs within the National Airspace System and NextGen systems. At Viasat, he supports aviation safety operations and cybersecurity solutions, spanning ground networks and air-to-ground data connectivity across commercial aviation and uncrewed mobility markets. Viasat, a global communications company, is dedicated to connecting everyone and everything.
uAvionix Aims to 'Connect Everything That Flies'
uAvionix, renowned for its expertise in communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) technologies, offers a wide range of safety solutions to enable complex aviation operations among all airspace users in the national airspace system (NAS).
FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference
Last week, Max Rosen, Director of Government Affairs for AUVSI, attended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) International Aviation Safety Conference in Washington, DC. Several AUVSI and Air Advocacy Committee members were in attendance, alongside many senior officials from both FAA and EASA. The event was sponsored by AUVSI and members RTX, Boeing, Joby, and Wisk.
Service Bulletin. Aviation Safety Applied to Drones and eVTOL
Safety in Drones and eVTOL
Embention, a pioneer in systems for drone and eVTOL certification, incorporates Service Bulletin into its products for autonomous aircraft as part of its operational safety policy. This allows Veronte equipment users to stay updated on any need for improvement or correction affecting Embention products, thus maintaining safety standards comparable to those of traditional certified aviation.
Depending on their criticality, service bulletins are classified by consideration. Embention has adopted a system with 3 categories:
Jack Elston, Black Swift Technologies | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 24
This week's Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Dr. Jack Elston, the CEO and co-founder of Black Swift Technologies. Jack’s journey into complex ops began when he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder where he created a sophisticated network, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and control algorithms for sampling tornadic supercell thunderstorms.
