Podcasts about aviation operations

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Navy have partnered to secure the seas NOAA's establishment in 1807. During Sea-Air-Space 2025, Rear Adm. Chad Cary, director of NOAA's Commissioned Officer Corps and the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, spoke to GovCIO Media & Research about NOAA's work integrating AI integration and autonomous systems into its operations, which he says have increased efficiency by 20 to 40% in data collection for research. Cary also says that NOAA is modernizing platforms and collaborating with academia and industry to leverage emerging technologies for better mission outcomes and marine domain awareness.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!This episode was recorded on location in Washington, D.C., from the D.C. Metro Police aviation hangar, as part of The Hangar Z Vertical Valor Blades of Valor Tour. The road tour included visits to some of North America's public safety aviation units, showcasing some of the heroes who exemplify courage, dedication, and selflessness in the line of duty every day. Jack Schonley, Brent Bundy from Vertical Valor magazine and Jon Gray were invited to see firsthand the good work they are doing to protect the capital of the United States.In this episode, we sit down with Sgt Danny Thaw and pilot Kevin Chittick from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit. The conversation delves into the critical role of aviation during civil disturbance situations in providing valuable information to ground units. Listeners will gain insights into the complexities of operating within the tightly controlled airspace of Washington, D.C.We discuss and emphasize the importance of crew resource management (CRM) and the strong relationship between law enforcement pilots and air traffic controllers, highlighting the significance of fostering trust and communication.We discuss the impact of new technologies on law enforcement aviation, along with stories from impactful missions, including the response to the January 6 incident.Tune in to discover the essential value of aviation in enhancing situational awareness and supporting officers on the ground in their ongoing commitment to public safety.Look out for an article, photos, and videos, by Brent Bundy highlighting the DC Metro Aviation Unit at Verticalmag.com and the Vertical YouTube page.Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, SHOTOVER and Spectrolab.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!This episode was recorded on location in Washington, D.C., from the D.C. Metro Police aviation hangar, as part of The Hangar Z Vertical Valor Blades of Valor Tour. The road tour included visits to some of North America's public safety aviation units, showcasing some of the heroes who exemplify courage, dedication, and selflessness in the line of duty every day. Jack Schonley, Brent Bundy from Vertical Valor magazine and Jon Gray were invited to see firsthand the good work they are doing to protect the capital of the United States.In this episode, we sit down with Sgt Danny Thaw and pilot Kevin Chittick from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit. The conversation delves into the critical role of aviation during civil disturbance situations in providing valuable information to ground units. Listeners will gain insights into the complexities of operating within the tightly controlled airspace of Washington, D.C.We discuss and emphasize the importance of crew resource management (CRM) and the strong relationship between law enforcement pilots and air traffic controllers, highlighting the significance of fostering trust and communication.We discuss the impact of new technologies on law enforcement aviation, along with stories from impactful missions, including the response to the January 6 incident.Tune in to discover the essential value of aviation in enhancing situational awareness and supporting officers on the ground in their ongoing commitment to public safety.Look out for an article, photos, and videos, by Brent Bundy highlighting the DC Metro Aviation Unit at Verticalmag.com and the Vertical YouTube page.Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Dallas Avionics and Metro Aviation.

Nearly 40% of the ocean has not been mapped using the latest resources and tools. Exploring the ocean is critical to maritime power for the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations is at the forefront of mapping the ocean via its fleet of research ships and specialized data-collecting aircraft. At Sea-Air-Space in National Harbor, Maryland, Rear Adm. Chad Cary, the office's deputy director for operations, discusses how his office is using technology like uncrewed systems for environmental intelligence and how cooperation with other agencies help support the maritime mission across the world. Check out our full coverage of the conference.

Welcome to The Vertical Space podcast and a discussion with Lorne Cass, an aviation executive who most recently served as Vice President of American Airlines' Integrated Operations Center, and is the current RTCA Chair. Lorne knows where aviation has been, where it is today and talks about how he believes we're going forward in aviation. You'll enjoy Lorne's overview of the aviation industry, airline operations, and the challenges faced by airline operations. Few can tell you better about the opportunities available to our innovators facing not just tomorrow's challenges, but today's opportunities for near term operational optimization. Innovators and their investors should take note. There are so many opportunities for innovators from Lorne's discussion. Starting with where he believes few agree with him on, to the challenges airlines and airports face today, to the requirements of today's and tomorrow's operators, to the challenges and opportunities of air traffic optimization and to the requirements and opportunities for data sharing and coordination in our complex airspace. 

For service members or civilians aboard the nation's ships and planes, nothing is worse than a culture of assault, bullying and sexual harassment. Yet those were widespread on the craft operated by the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA). Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest set about fixing a toxic culture. Now she's a finalist in this year's Service to America Medals program. She is Rear Admiral Nancy Hann, the Director of NOAA's Commissioned Corps and Director of its Marine and Aviation Operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For service members or civilians aboard the nation's ships and planes, nothing is worse than a culture of assault, bullying and sexual harassment. Yet those were widespread on the craft operated by the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA). Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest set about fixing a toxic culture. Now she's a finalist in this year's Service to America Medals program. She is Rear Admiral Nancy Hann, the Director of NOAA's Commissioned Corps and Director of its Marine and Aviation Operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot careers & job opportunities in Drone Technologies | RAEJUS JOB | #TGV254In the Age of the Almighty Computer, drones are the perfect warriors. They kill without remorse, obey without kidding around, and they never reveal the names of their masters.~Eduardo GaleanoTune into #TGV254 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the timestamp-based pointers from RAEJUS JOB's conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice0:00:00 INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT SETTING 0:02:12 Raejus's PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY AND THE TOP 3 THINGS THAT HELPED IN His professional SUCCESS0:03:30 Background and history of Drones, UAVs, etc.0:05:45 Diploma in Drone Technology - What kind of subjects are taught and how it is useful0:07:45 Full-time career opportunities in Drone Technologies0:10:00 India needs 5 Lakh drone pilots in the next 2-5 years0:13:00 Current Trends in Drone technologies0:16:00 What should startups in Drone Tech focus on? 0:21:00 About his Book “Getting Airborne”0:26:00 WITTY ANSWERS TO THE RAPID-FIRE QUESTIONS0:28:00 ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO THOSE ASPIRING TO MAKE BIG IN THEIR CAREERS 0:32:10 TRIVIA ABOUT Drones ABOUT THE GUEST:Aviation Management Professional with over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Commercial Pilot, NTRO / DGCA certified RPAS Instructor & ICAO Trainer, qualified in Airport & Aviation Operations and Disaster Management, with a proven track record of successfully managing & executing high-value projects whilst providing aviation services to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India, Ministry of Defense, Government of Karnataka, Established Corporates & Startups across domestic & international environments, in the focus domains of Aviation Operations & Project Management, Aerospace R&D, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Training & Mentoring Connect with RAEJUS JOB on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/raejus-job-0384347/His Website:https://raejus.com/the-book/CONNECT WITH THE FOUNDERS ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala(Founder and Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamalaSudhakar Nagandla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nvsudhakarFOLLOW ON TWITTER:@guidingvoice@naveensamala@s_nagandla Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tony and Jodie spend time chatting with Michael J. Silah. Silah is a retired rear admiral in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps who served as Director, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, and Director, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. Follow the show on Twitter: @AAThingPodcast Follow the show on Instagram: @andanotherthingpodcast Follow Jodie Jenkins on Twitter: @jodie_a_jenkins Follow Tony Clement on Twitter: @TonyclementCPC Find the show on the web: www.andanotherthingpodcast.ca Check out some of our sponsors! Halton Government Relations -- opening the doors that will lead to your success. Municipal Solutions Lord & Lady Coffee This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Harrison Burns-Fabb is in Aviation Operations at Bureau of Meteorology and in particular a specialist in tropical weather covering the top half or so of Australia. In this episode I speak with Harry about dry season weather including forecasts, fog, winds and smoke!Aviation Weather Bureau of Meteorology BOM Knowledge CentreEmail: info@trentrobinsonaviation.com.auYouTube:  https://youtu.be/wetHaKosktAFacebook: http://www.facebook.com.au/trentrobinsonaviationInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviationPodcast Episodes: http://www.flighttrainingaustralia.com.auSupport the show

 We're still talking to Amazing Independent Women and today we chat with Retired Army Veteran Althea Williams Founder of She Vets It who is taking Clubhouse and other Social Media Platforms by storm."She Vets It" is where women on Clubhouse from all branches of the military come together in a safe space to connect, converse and collaborate.  Her career & experience  is extensive and spans many industries such as television, Business and Aviation Operations.  Support her on CH, FB, IG or her website at https://shevetsit.com/ and check out her Bio below⬇️Bio:Althea D. Williams is a retired Army Veteran, a wife, mother, grandmother, located in Dallas, Texas. She has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational  Studies and a MBA.Her continous interest in community work led her to work for a prominent Latino Think Tank out of the University of Southern California. But her interest in community didn't just stem from school, it was innate coming from a long family lineage of community leaders, military veterans and successful entrepreneurs. She later accepted a position as executive director of a chamber of commerce when she was working at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in California.    In 2010, during the recession she was laid off, so she picked back up her part time hobby working in TV/Film as a regular US Marshall on Chase (ABC), Good Guys (NBC) and then joined the military after working on the set of the film Battleship, which Rihanna was featured. She later joined United States Army and served her country as an Aviation Operations  Specialist. Her service included a nine-month tour in Afghanistan but after losing a battle buddy in AIT, several aircrafts of battle buddies, suffering with PTSD and surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from a near fatal accident, it was time to change careers. While still working on her recovery,  she resumed where she left off in community work but for women veterans. She is now the founder of a virtual group called “She VETS It” on Clubhouse founded in 2017.  *Want to share your story or get our insight on any topic that impacts you the military woman, email us at camobeautystories@gmail.com. We LOVE to hear from YOU!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment & SHARE on IG, FB & Twitter and join us  Friday's at 5PM EST on major podcast streaming platforms.The views and content shared on this podcast are personal and does not reflect the views of any branch of military service!Be Kind to your body, soul & mind!

On this episode of Got Your 6, Tony interviews Work Culture Consultant and podcast host Brittinay Lenhart. Brittinay Lenhart is a leadership coach, workplace consultant, and a formerly a F-22 and F-35 jet engine mechanic in the US Air Force. She is the founder and lead consultant of Las Vegas-based Work Culture Consultant LCC. Having worked in a myriad of organizations from military, DOD/NASA contracting, to Fortune 500 companies, she has always been a passionate change-seeker. A former intrapreneur, she has since transitioned to becoming entrepreneur to help others using her skills, expertise, and intuition. Her mission is to improve companies' work culture and to address workplace toxicity at all levels so they can thrive. She also shares practical management and career tips for her followers online. She conducts leadership coaching, executive consultation, middle management assessment, and culture training. She is also an experienced and engaging executive speaker about company cohesion. She believes in transparency, integrity, and teamwork. She believes in investing in employees and that a poor work culture destroys a company. She has a podcast, Work Culture Consultant, where she interviews successful CEOs on their businesses' organizational culture. She studied at Ashford University, where she received a degree in organizational management. She received her master's degree in organizational leadership from the same university. She also studied at the Community College of the Air Force, where she took up Aviation Operations and Aviation Maintenance. ------------- Follow Brittinay Lenhart https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittinay/ (LinkedIn) https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMaiaHZDaZfp4Qao2afrp (Work Culture Consultant Podcast) ------------- https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/ (Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within) ------------- https://www.tenthousand.cc/ (Ten Thousand) promo code for 15% off your first order: GOTYOUR6 https://forms.gle/Hue634JVwsjhaPJ17 (Stacking Wins)

On this episode of Got Your 6, Tony interviews Work Culture Consultant and podcast host Brittinay Lenhart. Brittinay Lenhart is a leadership coach, workplace consultant, and a formerly a F-22 and F-35 jet engine mechanic in the US Air Force. She is the founder and lead consultant of Las Vegas-based Work Culture Consultant LCC. Having worked in a myriad of organizations from military, DOD/NASA contracting, to Fortune 500 companies, she has always been a passionate change-seeker. A former intrapreneur, she has since transitioned to becoming entrepreneur to help others using her skills, expertise, and intuition. Her mission is to improve companies' work culture and to address workplace toxicity at all levels so they can thrive. She also shares practical management and career tips for her followers online. She conducts leadership coaching, executive consultation, middle management assessment, and culture training. She is also an experienced and engaging executive speaker about company cohesion. She believes in transparency, integrity, and teamwork. She believes in investing in employees and that a poor work culture destroys a company. She has a podcast, Work Culture Consultant, where she interviews successful CEOs on their businesses' organizational culture. She studied at Ashford University, where she received a degree in organizational management. She received her master's degree in organizational leadership from the same university. She also studied at the Community College of the Air Force, where she took up Aviation Operations and Aviation Maintenance. ------------- Follow Brittinay Lenhart https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittinay/ (LinkedIn) https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMaiaHZDaZfp4Qao2afrp (Work Culture Consultant Podcast) ------------- https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/ (Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within) ------------- https://www.tenthousand.cc/ (Ten Thousand) promo code for 15% off your first order: GOTYOUR6 https://forms.gle/Hue634JVwsjhaPJ17 (Stacking Wins)

Artists featured in this episode: Ms Angela B. Spragg – Women Empowerment Consultant | Toxicity Coach | Voice Artist Ms Angela Burnham Spragg is the founder of House Of Readers, Advantage Women Network, and Womenkind Café’ Meet and Podcast. She is also an author, aviator, voice artist, advocate for women’s causes, Fempreneur, silent influencer through digital writing and employee rights. She has achieved first honours in BSc Airport and Aviation Operations and Business Management with Dean’s Award and has acquired Level 2 understanding in Behaviour that challenges. She is a certified coach and counsel’s women who are experiencing domestic abuse in her Manage Toxicity Program. Angela’s qualifications, experiences and passions created a strong desire to share her learnings through writing and speaking. Her long-term goal is to be part of a movement to abolish child orphanage, women & child slavery, human trafficking, and to stop toxicity against women. She Supports girls and women through education and AWN Outreach network and affiliations. Where to Find Angela www.angelabspragg.com www.advantagewomennetwork.com Voice Artist: https://sites.gravyforthebrain.com/website/angela-b-spragg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angela.b.spragg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelabspragg/ Jane Moore: Jane is a fully qualified nutritional health and wellness coach. Her passion is to mainly help women overcome struggling health issues. Especially anxiety and depression. In her spare time, she loves to spend time in nature, read motivational and spiritual books. Listen to music and write poetry and write articles. Her current project is writing a plant-based recipe book. Where to Find Jane https://www.facebook.com/JaneMoo18 This episode also features music by O'neill Blues Where to Find O'Neill Blues https://www.facebook.com/oneil6091 Connect with me https://www.facebook.com/spokenwordbyanamika http://www.instagram.com/spokenwordbyanamika Additional music by http://www.epidemicsound.com Disclaimer: I have the license to use this music, however, I do not own it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anamika-dutta/support

Justin A. Schlechter is an aviation professional focused on leadership, safety, efficiency, and airmanship. He is an A319/320/321 Captain for Delta Air Lines, the Top US Airline of 2017, as recognized by The Wall Street Journal. Justin has a unique blend of airline and general aviation experience and has served in various positions with both growing aviation educational institutions as well as leading global airlines. He is an expert in airline operations, best safety practices, and crew resource management techniques. Prior to Delta Air Lines, Justin served as a Relief Commander and First Officer with Cathay Pacific Airways, flying B747-400 and B747-8F aircraft worldwide. During this time, Justin represented his peers as a Member of the General Counsel of the Hong Kong Aircrew Officer’s Association. In this role, Justin was responsible for representing the interests of his fellow airmen and was directly involved in the collection, analysis, and presentation of industry wide pilot compensation data for use in negotiations with upper level management. Justin is passionate about aviation education, and has been an active Flight Instructor for over seventeen years. He has taught aviation coursework as an Adjunct Professor of Aeronautics at Jacksonville University, where he was also a Flight Instructor and Standards Pilot. In addition, he was responsible for the development and implementation of the first Safety Management System put into use in the Aviation Department at Farmingdale State College in New York. Since 2003, Justin has served as a volunteer educational consultant with Barry Tech and the Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Aeronautics Program. Through this role Justin serves as a mentor to high school students pursuing careers in aviation as well as providing lifelong guidance and mentorship for graduates of the program as well. Justin holds a BS in Aviation Operations and Management from Jacksonville University.

In 1973 Evelyn Fields set her foot on a path that would lead not only to her becoming the first woman, but also the first African-American to be director of NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.  She also was the first woman and African-American to command a ship in the United States uniformed services for an extended assignment, taking charge of the research vessel McArthur in 1989. She talks about her childhood, what it was like to command a research vessel, and shares advice to those who may want to follow in her footsteps.  

Check out the Army Flashcards website for more Ranger School resources! Welcome to the Army Flashcards Ranger School Podcast! This is episode 15, Ranger Handbook Chapter 14- Aviation. In this episode we cover the all of the important concepts associated with Aviation Operations to include reverse planning sequence, selecting and marking of pickup and landing […] The post #15: Ranger Handbook Chapter 14- Aviation appeared first on Army Flashcards.

Host Dylan Stewart speaks with Katie Cooper, Head of Aviation Operations at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Dylan and Katie discuss the airport's award-winning Customer Care program and how it provides travellers an improved sense of welcome. They also talk about the feedback on 2015's T4 expansion, a planned third runway and other expansion plans.

Dr. Danette Allen from NASA Langley Research Center's Autonomy Incubator describes projects that will advance autonomous technology for unmanned aircraft. Guest Dr. Danette Allen is the NASA Senior Technologist for Intelligent Flight Control System and the Head of the Autonomy Incubator at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). She is responsible for setting the strategic vision, transforming the workforce, and building systems to realize the promise of autonomy and robotics in enabling new missions in space, aeronautics, and science. Dr. Allen provides subject matter expertise on several DoD autonomy programs including ONR AACUS, DARPA CODE, and DARPA ALIAS. In this episode, Dr. Allen talks about the democratization of the airspace, and she explains the process by which NASA flies UAS at Langley, which is adjacent to active Air Force operations. Dr. Allen also describes an earth science delivery demonstration that is coming up. There, a payload sensor will be placed autonomously in a difficult-to-access location, where it can collect data. Later, the sensor is retrieved and returned to the scientist. Dr. Allen is also investigating an autonomous Mars explorer and the concept of “trusted autonomy.” Prior to her current position, Dr. Allen served as the Research Team Lead for Human-System Integration (HSI) and ATM Concepts in Crew Systems and Aviation Operations. She also served as Mission Manager in the Earth Science Systems Pathfinder (ESSP) Program Office as well as Head of the Mission Simulation Lab (MiSL) and the Integrated Design Center. Dr. Allen began her NASA career in the design, development and operation of spaceflight missions including Lidar In-Space Technology Experiment (LITE) on STS-64, Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites (MAPS) on Mir, and Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment (SAGE) III on ISS. Dr. Allen received her Bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University, MBA from Manchester University (UK), Master's Degree in Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University, and her Master's and Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science from UNC Chapel Hill. She is the recipient of several NASA awards including the NASA astronauts' “Silver Snoopy” award for achievements related to human flight safety and mission success as well as the NASA "Systems Engineering Excellence Award" medal. Follow Dr. Allen on Twitter @DrDanetteAllen

Guiuan, Philippines (Nov. 22, 2013) U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Aviation Operations break down camp and prepare to depart. 172 has been in Guiuan helping the Philippine government turn the airstrip into a hub for landings, supply off-loads, and aircraft refueling. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing relief efforts including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Brett Cole/Released) Also available in High Definition.

GUIUAN, Republic of the Philippines (Nov. 22, 2013) - U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Aviation Operations break down camp and prepare to depart. 172 has been in Guiuan helping the Philippine government turn the airstrip into a hub for landings, supply off-loads, and aircraft refueling. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing relief effort including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released)

U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Aviation Operations break down camp and prepare to depart. 172 has been in Guiuan helping the Philippine government turn the airstrip into a hub for landings, supply off-loads, and aircraft refueling. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing relief efforts including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. Includes sound bites from Lance Cpl. Jose Luis Valencia, Bulk Fuel Specialist, 172 FARP; Lance Cpl. Colby Heavner, Bulk Fuel Specialist, 172 FARP; and Capt. Akeem Adelagun, Civil Afffairs Officer, Senior Marine on deck at Guiuan Airfield. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released)

PUMA AE beach launch. Courtesy AeroVironment, Inc. This Episode: The Reaper is turned into a Jammer, drones are spying on chickens in Australia, FAA rules for small UAS's delayed again, UAV privacy questions remain, a new UAS Test Center in the UK, monitoring wildlife with a PUMA and the weather with a Global Hawk, FEMA shuts down Colorado UAV flights, and more multi-rotor's come down in crowds. The News: Jamming Pod Demonstrated on MQ-9 Reaper UAV General Atomics has fitted a Northrop Grumman jamming pod to an MQ-9 Reaper. The test flight occurred back in April during a U.S. Marine Corps weapons and tactics instructor (WTI) course, but has only recently been made public. Planned for the October WTI course is a demonstration with EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare (EW) jets and smaller unmanned aircraft. Animal Liberation activists launch spy drone to test free-range claims Australian activists are concerned that some large free-range chicken farms are not in fact free-range. So for $17,000 they purchased a hexacopter, fitted it with an HD video camera, and flew it over the farms to document their claims. The group says this does not violate trespass laws. First Commercial UAS Flight Due; Small UAS Rule Delayed An Insitu ScanEagle was expected to make the first commercial flight of an unmanned aircraft on September 11, under a restricted category type certification the FAA awarded in July. ConocoPhillips was to launch the ScanEagle from a research vessel in the Arctic Ocean west of Alaska to monitor whale migrations and ice flows. The FAA's release of a Notice of Proposed RuleMaking (NPRM) which would govern the operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) weighing up to 55 pounds has been delayed until early in 2014. UAV Operations in National Air Space Advance as Privacy Fight Heats Up The standards being developed for sUAS over: UAV design, including command and control systems, batteries, production, quality assurance, maintenance, and continued airworthiness, the aircraft flight manual, and operations over populated areas. ASTM International developed the initial standards for the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee that was chartered in 2008. That feeds the NPRM process which includes a mechanism for public comment. The ASTM standards committee for large UAS was unable to make enough progress, so it's mission was changed to minimum operational performance standards (or MOPS) for detect-and-avoid equipment. Unlike the slow rule-making progress for commercial UAS, Government agencies (like law enforcement and public safety) can move quickly as a result of the March MOU between the FAA and the Department of Justice. UK Inaugurates National UAS Test Center Two UK airports (West Wales Airport and Newquay Cornwall Airport) have launched a “National Aeronautical Center” (NAC) to develop, test and demonstrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), both commercial and military. More drones coming Saturday in NOAA tests NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations is testing the PUMA UAS in the Florida Keys to monitor wildlife without disturbing them.   A NASA Global Hawk undergoes systems testing while parked on the ramp at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on the edge of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., in preparation for participation in NASA's Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes, or GRIP, hurricane mission. Spy Drones Turning Up New Data About Hurricanes And Weather and NASA to Investigate Tropical Storm Humberto: Atlantic's Second “Zombie Tropical Storm” NASA is flying two Global Hawks from Wallops Island over Hurricanes under the five-year HS3 (Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel) Mission. Falcon UAV Supports Colorado Flooding Until Grounded by FEMA The Falcon UAV was providing valuable aerial imagery of the recent tragic Colorado floods. However, FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) has arrived with conventional manned a...

Package about military and civilian organizations assisting with the humanitarian efforts in Pakistan establishing an Aviation Coordination Cell to assist with organization, prioritization and communication in the delivery of humanitarian aid to flooded regions in Pakistan. Includes sound bites from Col. Greg Nelson, Director of Mobility Forces for Humanitarian Assistance, Pakistan, and Lt. Col. Eliot Evans, Office of the Defense Representative, Pakistan. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Michael Smith. Pakflood 10