Sarah Rose (they/them) is a news writer and reporter for AIN. 
Prior to AIN, Sarah worked as a journalist for Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia&#039;s statewide NPR and PBS affiliate. They have also worked for several national nonprofits and as a legislative assistant in U.S. Congress. As an openly nonbinary reporter, they are a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association. 
Sarah is a 2012 graduate of Kennesaw State University.

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Sarah Rose

Weather Modification International (WMI) has acquired SPEC, a Boulder, Colorado-based firm known for its airborne cloud physics instruments and atmospheric research expertise. SPEC’s proprietary cloud particle probes have been widely used in NASA missions and global scientific studies for more than 50 years.
“This is a natural and exciting alignment,” said WMI chairman Pat Sweeney “SPEC has built a remarkable reputation in atmospheric instrumentation and research. Their specialized knowledge supports WMI’s mission to deepen our understanding of the atmosphere and deliver solutions that have real-world environmental impact, and we’re thrilled to welcome their team into our growing ecosystem of innovation.”
“We’ve enjoyed a long-standing relationship with WMI, and this alignment offers a natural path for growth for both companies,” said SPEC founder Paul Lawson. “It opens new opportunities to expand our impact in the international atmospheric research arena.”
As part of the transition, Don DeBlasio has been appointed general manager to lead operations at SPEC’s Boulder facility. WMI plans to invest in infrastructure, engineering, and production capacity while supporting the existing team.
This acquisition further strengthens WMI’s vertically integrated group of companies, including Fargo Jet Center, Premier Jet Center, Ice Crystal Engineering, and Exclusive Aircraft Sales. Together, they enhance WMI’s capabilities in cloud seeding, airborne atmospheric measurement, and specialized aircraft services.

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

WMI Acquires Cloud Instrumentation Firm SPEC

Acquisition enhances WMI’s airborne atmospheric research capabilities

WMI acquires SPEC to advance cloud particle measurement and boost global atmospheric research efforts.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Properly equipped aircraft can now access departure clearances and push-to-load messages

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News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Business is strong across units

Honeywell Preps To Emerge as Independent Entity

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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

System is designed to maintain aircraft positioning accuracy

Inertial Labs Unveils Visual Nav for GPS-denied Flight

New business line will design and integrate avionics systems for commercial and military aircraft

Astronautics Forms Systems Solutions Unit as Business Grows

David Donald

The D328eco is the first platform for the latest iteration of Garmin’s advanced flightdeck technology

Garmin’s Third-generation Flight Deck Debuts on D328eco

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News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Honeywell says AAM start-ups have made it more agile in its approach to innovation

eVTOL Programs Prompt Agile Innovation at Honeywell

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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