ICON has announced the pending approval of a Type Certified model of the ICON A5. This is a seminal moment, as it paves the way for the A5 to be available for export to and registration in countries around the world. Type Certification, simply put, makes the process of importing, certifying and registering the aircraft […]
Dave Fulton to Be Inducted into Texas A&M Transportation Institute Hall of Honor
David S. Fulton will be inducted into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) Hall of Honor next week during the 39th Annual Texas Aviation Conference in San Marcos, TX. Selected in 2020, the Institute postponed having an official ceremony until this year due to COVID. Fulton told the State Aviation Journal that he was stunned […]
David Mast Marks 25 Years as Precision Aviation Group CEO
In the world of high-speed turnover in the executive suites of many companies large or small, David Mast stands out as a model of sustained leadership amid accelerated strategic growth. June 2021 marked his twenty-fifth year as the President & CEO of Precision Aviation Group, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and with aviation support operations […]
The Sky’s The Limit in 2021
By Richard Kane, CEO & Chairman of VeriJet With over 20 years of experience leading R&D in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, it’s not surprising that our team at VeriJet considers itself a “technology-first company that just so happens to fly airplanes.” In 1996, I founded Coastal Technologies Group (CTGi), which incubated the early development […]
Drone Delivers Supplies to Ocracoke in Trial Flight
Ocracoke Island’s charm stems from its isolation, but that isolation brings challenges. Especially when storms hit, it can be difficult to get vital supplies onto the island. That may soon become a little easier thanks to successful drone trial flights conducted yesterday. NCDOT’s Division of Aviation, in partnership with the NCDOT Ferry Division and U.S.-based […]
Mesa to Invest in Heart Aerospace and Orders 100 All-Electric Aircraft
Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced that it has made an investment in electric aircraft company, Heart Aerospace (“Heart”), a company that plans to be the first to produce the world’s first electric nineteen-seat ES-19 aircraft, alongside Breakthrough Energy Ventures and United Airlines Ventures. Subject to certain terms, Mesa also plans to add 100 ES-19 aircraft […]
Surf Air Mobility Signs Order for Up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Aircraft
Textron Aviation announced that Surf Air Mobility Inc., has signed a purchase agreement for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX single-engine turboprop aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 100 aircraft and an option for 50 more. The order, which is subject to Surf Air Mobility obtaining financing, is part of an exclusive relationship […]
STOL Drag Making Aviation History with FAA National Accreditation
In 2019, STOL Drag got its start after becoming the first new race class at the Reno Air Races in almost 20 years. This May, STOL Drag Events LLC., made aviation history after receiving a National Accreditation from the Federal Aviation Administration— allowing them to take their events on the road. What is it? STOL […]
Former Oklahoma Commissioners Recognized at July Aeronautics Commission Meeting; Airport Grants Approved
At its meeting on Wednesday, July 14, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recognized former District 3 Commissioner Michael Ray and former District 5 Commissioner Dave Amis, III by presenting them with an authentic runway light converted into an award and plaque. Former Commissioner Amis was one of the longest-serving commissioners with 24 years of dedicated service […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2021-22 at 93rd Annual Conference & Exposition
Lawrence J. Krauter, A.A.E., AICP, Chief Executive Officer, Spokane International Airport, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2021-22. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to the Association’s Executive […]
