Krossblade's SkyProwler will be available in a crowd-funding campaign in January. Here is a short preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O_fMfEGHWw&feature=youtu.be
US behind other countries in commercial drone use
US falling ever further behind other countries in commercialization of UAVs/drones, also meaning less jobs, opportunities, taxable income. Regulations to blame.
FAA issues commercial drone permits
Under pressure, FAA issues commercial drone permits to 4 US companies. Canada has issued hundreds such permits, Europe more than 1,000, Australia 180...
Krossblade mentioned in CNN article
Krossblade mentioned in Peter Shadbolt's article about flying cars on CNN.
Google will invest $200M into Moffett Airfield
Google leasing Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, to, says will restore Hangar 1.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/11/10/google-moffett-airfield-nasa/
PopularMechanics about SkyCruiser
The newest roadable aircraft from Krossblade takes off vertically and then transforms in flight, allow it to reach a cruising speed of 300 mph.
More F-35s!
A $4 billion deal for more F-35 jets.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-lockheed-fighter-idUSKCN0IC2LY20141023
AVweb looking for a news writer
AVweb, a premier aviation news website, is looking for a news writer, details under the link below:
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/AVweb-Were-Looking-for-a-News-Writer222894-1.html
Anniversary of the first aerial bombing
100 year anniversary of the first aerial bombing run.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20141010-six-months-that-changed-aviation
FK51 / SW51 Mustang flight tests
North American P-51 Mustang composite full-size replica successfully test flown.
F-15 crashes in the UK
F-15 crashes in the UK, pilot ejects, no one seriously hurt.
Executive order from White House regarding UAVs and drones
Executive order from White House regarding civilian UAVs and drones expected. Industry hopes for beyond line of sight flight and further ease of current restrictions in the US.
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/White-House-Expected-To-Weigh-In-On-Drones222872-1.html
Martin Jetpack ready for IPO
New Zealand's Martin Jetpack ready for IPO. Also, 40 orders for the USD 150,000 jetpack received according to the company.
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Martin-Jetpack-Ready-For-Its-IPO222870-1.html
A350 XWB formation flight video
Awesome A350 XWB formation flight video.
Sikorsky unveils the S-97 Raider
Sikorsky unveils the Raider, a coaxial rotor compound helicopter aimed at special forces customers.
Sierra Nevada tries to sell Dream Chaser
Sierra Nevada tries to sell Dream Chaser lift body space plane to international customers.
http://aviationweek.com/space/sierra-nevada-turns-international-market-dream-chaser
A350-900 XWB
A350-900 XWB extra wide body jet with 440 seats certified in Europe, FAA certification to follow soon.
Approval to deliver to North Sea island
DHL receives approval to deliver parcels to North Sea island via its parcel copter as part of ongoing research. Island 7.5 miles off shore. Drone outside pilot's field of vision.
First flight of Airbus A320neo
Airbus A320neo makes first flight. Improved sharklet type winglets, up to 20% fuel efficiency improvement expected. Lots of orders already in the order book.
Crash shots prove drone's worth
Crash shots prove drone's worth: Clarifying cause of traffic jam in New Zealand.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11332228