The Air Force has drafted an environmental assessment that determines a new initial flight screening pilot straining program at the Pueblo, Colo., Memorial Airport will not have an adverse environmental effect, the Pueblo Chieftain reports. The public can comment on the report through May 12. Earlier this year, the Air Force chose Doss Aviation of Colorado Springs to provide aircraft, instructors, maintenance and support for the service’s flight screening, and the first classes are scheduled to begin on Oct. 1.
A new Air Force organization is searching for counter-drone firms to participate in a dozen or more exercises to help create operating plans by the end of this year for defending the service’s U.S.-based installations from drone attacks.