BLACKSBURG, Va., Dec. 8, 2015 – The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech has signed an agreement with The Omnicon Group, a New York-based engineering company with experience in the development, verification, and certification of both manned and unmanned aircraft. This collaboration will focus on the testing and certification of unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones. “At Virginia Tech, we see tremendous benefits in combining airworthiness certification and flight testing,” said Rose Mooney, executive director of the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership. “We look forward to working with The Omnicon Group, the Federal Aviation Administration, and our consortium partners to offer a complete range of services to our customers interested in pursuing safe commercialization and integration of UAS technology.” The Omnicon Group has assisted aerospace companies in obtaining airworthiness certifications for more than 90 percent of the world’s commercial aircraft. The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership offers expertise in unmanned aircraft systems flight testing and safety regulations. These complementary capabilities will strengthen both organizations as they continue to grow their presence in the […]
