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Avianca develops autonomous drone for airliners
// Flight Global HEADLINES
Avianca is internally developing an autonomous drone to inspect grounded aircraft for damage caused by lightning and bird strikes, the low-cost Latin American carrier says.
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USAF's QF-16 aerial target achieves initial operational capability
// Air Force Technology News Press Releases
The US Air Force's (USAF) QF-16 full-scale aerial target (FSAT) has achieved initial operational capability (IOC), USAF Air Combat Command (ACC) commander general Hawk Carlisle has declared.
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New UAV Rules In Effect In Australia
// Aero-News Network
Amendments To CASR Part 101 Went Into Effect Thursday New rules for operating drones, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), came into effect in Australia on Thursday. Amendments to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 101 introduce changes to all RPA operations, including new standard operating conditions, weight categories for RPA and a notification system for alerting CASA of planned activity.
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SpaceX sets a date to return to orbit following Falcon 9 explosion
// Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

It's been less than a month since SpaceX saw a test firing before a planned Falcon 9 launch end in a ball of fire before it even got started. Now, the company appears ready to get back on the orbital horse with plans for its next launch set for as soon as November.
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