EHang 216 completed its debut flight demonstration for aerial sightseeing in the world-famous tourism hotspot of Bali, Indonesia. This demonstration flight was conducted under EHang’s cooperation with an Indonesian local partner Prestige Aviation, a subsidiary of Prestige Corp. The EHang 216 demonstrated a five-minute autonomous flight at the scenic Villa Blackstone Beach, Bali. VIP guests […]
Four Corners Aviation Forms Senior Leadership Team
Four Corners Aviation President and COO Cameron Gowans has announced initial appointments to the company’s senior leadership team. The team will provide leadership to the new organization dedicated to enabling customers to have all the benefits of their own scalable aviation department. “We are proud of this newly formed team of skilled industry professionals, which […]
Helicopter Association International and European Helicopter Association Form Partnership
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce a new level of partnership and collaboration with the European Helicopter Association (EHA). This agreement solidifies a long-term relationship between the two associations for the international vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry, recognizing their aligned values and missions and formalizing their ability to collaborate on initiatives and […]
The Registry of Aruba Launches Scholarship with Embry-Riddle University to Bridge the Gender Gap in Aviation
Photo above – Masa Alkodsi, the first recipient of the Female Forward scholarship. The Registry of Aruba (TROA), a global one-stop aircraft registry for the business aviation sector, has announced the establishment of The Registry of Aruba Scholarship with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). The initiative will be open to girls who wish to pursue programs […]
Two Indiana-Based Aviation Companies Merge to Create National Private Aviation
Two central Indiana-based aviation companies with nationwide scope and influence announced their merger. Jet Access and the Eagle Creek Aviation family of companies are joining forces to leverage their unique positions within the industry to create a national entity and brand capable of providing a full spectrum of private aviation needs. The integrated company will […]
Beechcraft Denali Enters Flight Test Phase with Landmark First Flight
Textron Aviation announced its new single-engine turboprop, the Beechcraft Denali, took to the skies for the first time. The milestone first flight is a major step for the clean-sheet design aircraft and begins the important flight test program that substantiates the segment-leading performance expected of the Denali. The Beechcraft Denali is designed and manufactured by […]
Royal Thai Air Force Fleet of 12 Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II Nearing Manufacturing Completion
Textron Aviation Defense LLC announced the fleet of 12 Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II aircraft is nearing manufacturing completion and surpassing technical inspection milestones ahead of schedule. The $162 million contract, which RTAF awarded in October 2020, features 12 aircraft as well as ground-based training systems for pilots and maintenance professionals, […]
104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Learns About a Special Crew That Didn’t Return from a Mission
Photo above – Benedict Staudt (front row, second from left), was the co-pilot on the Damien Murray crew, flying the B-24 Monster/Flak Magnet. By Yvonne Caputo I wrote a book about my father’s time in the Second World War as a B-24 navigator, Flying with Dad: A Daughter, A Father and the Hidden Gifts of […]
Aircraft Auctions to Land at Nation’s Busiest General Aviation Airport
Among the barrage of exciting development at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, AZ is a newly renovated 30-thousand-square-foot hangar, ready to house aircraft and gearing up to offer fuel services in 2022. “We were also recently awarded the lease on the keystone property at Falcon Field where we will be building a new state-of-the-art Fixed […]
Sydney Rocketry Team to Compete at 2022 Spaceport America Cup in New Mexico
The University of Sydney Rocketry Team has been accepted to compete at the 2022 Spaceport America Cup – an international student rocketry competition which tests would-be rocket scientists. They will be competing with their custom made 30,000 ft rocket, Blue Wren. It incorporates a bespoke carbon fiber airframe, student developed avionics, flight computer systems and […]