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HAL is my co-pilot: DOD tests “pilot-optional” aircraft

Forget that nonsense about Amazon delivering your purchases by drone. The latest in autonomous aircraft technology could be delivering gear and people for the military in a few years—and if the Federal Aviation Administration ever figures out how to accommodate … Continue reading

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Report Claims Spy Plane to Blame for Air-Traffic Outage on U.S. West Coast

Unlike the past month, last week saw an overflowing cornucopia of IT-related malfunctions, errors and complications. We start off this week’s edition of IT Hiccups with a strange story that has followed in the wake of a major air traffic … Continue reading

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King Stallion: Newest Marine helo gets a royal rollout

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla – . – To the fanfare of a Marine bandand in the presence of helicopter royalty, Sikorsky rolled out the first flying CH-53K heavy-lift test helicopter Monday, moments after Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine … Continue reading

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New small UAV maker opens shop in Denver

Autonomous Avionics, a new US company that sells small unmanned air vehicles and related components, has opened its doors in an effort to capitalise on the expected growth of the domestic commercial UAV market. President Bernie Hoffman tells Flightglobal he … Continue reading

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Sammies finalists are harnessing technology to help the public

The finalists, who will be honored in Washington this week by the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, have improved health care for paralyzed veterans, enhanced ambulance safety, protected investors from fraud, and used civil rights laws to help abused and … Continue reading

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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings’ CEO Discusses Q1 2014 Results – Earnings Call …

Question-and-Answer Session Operator (Operator Instructions) Your first question comes from the line of Helane Becker, Cowen. Your line is open. Helane Becker – Cowen Securities Thanks for the time. I just have one question, and that’s, I guess, with respect … Continue reading

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15 new passenger airlines to launch in China. Though small in size, they will … – CAPA

Outline In China 15 new passenger airlines intend to launchover a year Of the 15 new airlines launching, four airline groups will continue to dominate Start-ups have a targeted impact on specific routes. With time, the impact will grow, worrying … Continue reading

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