Nick Miller, Thales Business Director for ISTAR and Unmanned Aircraft, presents the Watchkeeper’s capabilities and production schedule. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2011
‘Future Skies’ UA Pilot Training Programme in Australia
Australia’s V-TOL Aerospace (V-TOL), a relative new comer to the aviation industry, and the Royal Queensland Aero Club (RQAC), with roots stemming back to 1910, are developing and preparing to teach the first certified Australian unmanned aircraft (UA) training courses through their specialist training organisations. Continue reading
Russia’s Dozer Completes Test Flight
ARMS-TASS reports that the Dozor-100, developed by Kronshtadt Technologies, has performed a test flight with geo-physical equipment onboard. Continue reading
TechNet-Aero Conference in Dayton October 17 – 20
With a new name and broader focus, the Dayton region’s premiere aerospace technology conference and trade show is gearing up for its 2011 event at the Dayton Convention Center. Continue reading
United Technologies to Buy Goodrich for $18.4BN
United Technologies (UTC) has agreed to buy Goodrich for $18.4 billion, subject to regulatory approvals. Continue reading
Wyle Labs Gets $45M Reliability Improvement Processes Contract
Wyle Laboratories, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, is being awarded a $44,953,376 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity requirements contract. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Gets $21.6M Support Contract for Predator and Reaper
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Poway, California, is being awarded a $21,618,560 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for expedited contractor support that is mandatory to meet urgent service operational requirements for the Predator and Reaper programs. Continue reading
Plot to Fly Model Planes Filled with C-4 Explosives into the Pentagon Foiled
F-86 Sabre - Photo: US Department of Justice/Reuters
Yesterday the FBI arrested Rezwan Ferdaus for a plot involving an attack on the Pentagon and the US Capitol using explosives mounted on remotely piloted model aircraft, bombing bridges in Washington, DC, and killing politicians; and for attempting to kill US soldiers overseas.