Importance of Business Aviation
8/14/20
Business aviation provides $150 billion to U.S. Economic Output and employs more than 1.2 million people. Now more then ever it plays an important role protecting employees and providing safe and efficient travel.
59% of companies operating business aircraft are small businesses with less than 500 employees *NBAA Business Aviation Fact Book 2015
GeoBuiz Summit 2020
Monterey, CA
1/14/20
Great way to start of 2020. Excellent discussions and presentations on the value of Geospatial Data and its impact on real-time analytics.
Over 250 attendees from 25 countries participated in this year's summit discussion the latest on innovation and technology .
U.S.- Caribbean Business
Miami, FL
6/5/19
Diverse market region with growing investment in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Great venue to grow our network within the region with local companies and U.S Commercial Services Reps.
Caribbean countries imported over $22.9B in U.S. products and services in 2017.
NBAA Maintenance Conference
Fort Worth, TX
5/09/19
Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Awards Presentation during this year's NBAA maintenance conference. Recognizing individuals with 50 years experience in aviation maintenance.
Charles Taylor was the first aviation mechanic in powered flight who helped build the first engine for their aircraft.
ASPRS/ILMF Conferences
Denver, CO
1/28/2019
Opening day of the International Lidar Mapping Forum and ASPRS Conferences. Exploring new markets for 2019. Most interesting session- LiDAR mapping and Archaeology. Amazing research of Mayan Ruins in Guatemala.
800 square miles (2,100 square kilometers) mapped of the Maya Biosphere Reserve
Q400 News
11/9/18
Bombardier ends turboprop program in sale of DHC-8 Q400 and de Havilland brand to Longview Aviation Capital. The move will consolidate all de Havilland series with the parent company of Viking Air.
Longview takes responsibility for worldwide support of1,000 aircraft and Q400 production.
WWII Weekend
Mid-Atlantic Air Museum
6/01/2018
This never gets old. Another great weekend enjoying these veteran warbirds fly.
B-17G Flying Fortress "Yankee Lady" taxiing for take-off.
Vegetation Mapping
Great Smokey Mountains
2/27/20
ACAS provides support for a vegetation mapping project. This effort will support sustainable forest management planning protecting valuable natural resources.
The Great Smokey Mountains contains one of the most diverse collection of animals and plants on the planet..
NBAA-BACE
Las Vegas, NV
10/24/19
Many great exhibits and discussions at this year's NBAA conference in Las Vegas. Always a great opportunity when you get to listen to a Hall of Famer.
Magic Johnson presenting at the 2020 NBAA Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition .
GEO Business 2019
London, U.K.
5/21/19
Many excellent seminars and tech displays at GEO Business 2019. Representatives from over 56 Countries and 200 International Exhibitors.
3007 Attendees, a 19% increase in visitors from 2018. Demonstrating growing importance of Geo-spatial Data in planning and sustainment.
ACAS Shoreline Monitoring
Everglades, FL
4/19/19
ACAS provided support for an aerial survey facilitating improved sediment management and coastal zone dynamics.
Data captured will aid in storm surge and urban development planning in response to climate variations.
Discover Global Markets
Salt Lake City, Utah
12/12/18
Terrific venue to discover latest industry trends in the Indo-Pacific region. 10 of the top 20 growing economies reside in the region with significant investment in airport modernization and infrastructure.
U.S Aerospace exports totaled $143.2 Billion in 2017.
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INTERGEO 2018
Frankfurt, Germany
10/16/2018
World's largest geospatial information conference and trade show. What we learned? The drones are coming. A significant amount of floor space and agenda items dedicated to drone hardware and software solutions.
Over $2.9 Billion USD invested in drone industry in last 10 years.
Air Ops Europe 2020
Brussels, Belgium
2/4/2020
Premier conference for meeting with ground handlers, FBOs and airport representatives across Europe. Also great opportunity to hear updates on European regs and safety requirements.
US Aircraft make up 8% of European business aviation traffic while turboprops make up 34% .
Environmental Monitoring
South Central, LA
6/26/19
ACAS supported an aerial survey monitoring the impact of near shore oil drilling and transport in coastal areas.
The data will aid responsible development and management of near shore operations to minimize impacts on coastal zones..
Vegetation Monitoring
Upper Peninsula, MI
5/20/19
As part of a broad area survey, ACAS aided in vegetation monitoring researching long term impacts of infestation and forest regeneration efforts.
The study will explore regional differences between initial impact on vegetation and regeneration success due to localized geography.
NBAA Int'l Operators Conf
San Francisco, CA
2/25/19
Great opportunity to catch up on the latest in international flight operations. The regional overviews provided insight into operating safely in a wide variety of environments.
46th Annual IOC - "To help international operators fly safely, efficiently and legally."
ACAS Concludes Contract
Lagos, Nigeria
11/30/18
ACAS finished it's latest contract in Nigeria. Working with Omni-Blu Aviation in Lagos, ACAS successfully completed required Nigerian CAA inspections to operate within the country.
NBAA Regional
White Plains, NY
6/21/2018
Joined 2700 other attendees for an update on state of business aviation. Excellent opportunity to reconnect and see new applications in development.
NBAA CEO Ed Bolen noted that "there is a pervasive sense of optimism in our industry."