Photo above – Inside of “SKY” Hangar with DART MA600 Drone airship with AIG Drone. UAV Corp is scheduling a groundbreaking ceremony for its new “SKY’ hangar in Winter 2025 at its wholly owned Costin airport in Gulf County, Florida. The Company is going through a final design review to perfect the usage to house […]
Robinson Helicopter’s Symmetrical Horizontal Stabilizer Now Approved for All Models by EASA, Argentina, Japan, and India
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) secured approval from EASA authority, Argentina, Japan, and India for its improved empennage on all Robinson helicopter models. This follows the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prior approval of the same configuration for the R66 in 2023 and R44 and R22 in 2024. The new empennage includes a symmetrical horizontal stabilizer and […]
Tempe and Phoenix to End Lawsuits Regarding Property Rights Near PHX
Changes to a 30-year-old intergovernmental agreement will effectively end lawsuits between the cities of Tempe and Phoenix regarding property rights near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The lawsuits sought to determine whether residential buildings were allowed. Representatives of Phoenix and Tempe have been negotiating in good faith for some time. Andrew Cohn, a member of […]
DOT&PF Awarded $12.4 Million SMART Grant for Use of Drones in Rural and Remote Alaska
Improving the safety of Alaskans in rural and remote areas took a significant step forward recently with a $12.4 million SMART Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). This funding will enable the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to implement the Scalable Operations and Advanced Remote Technologies (SOAR) Initiative. The […]
IADA Names Louis C. Seno, Jr. Executive Director
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has announced that Louis C. Seno, Jr. will assume the role of Executive Director on Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding Wayne Starling, who has served in the position since Oct. 2018. The transition marks a key moment for IADA, as Seno brings a wealth of aviation industry knowledge and executive […]
Sacramento County Department of Airports Chooses Chris Wimsatt as Assistant Director
The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) announced the promotion of Chris Wimsatt to the recently created role of Assistant Director of Airports, effective December 29th, 2024. Wimsatt was selected for this position following an exceptionally competitive process. Reporting directly to the Director of Airports, Cindy Nichol, Wimsatt will play a key leadership role in […]
Five New Members to the Colorado Aeronautical Board Announced by CDOT
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics has announced the appointment of five new members to the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB). Appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, the new members are Grand Junction Regional Airport Executive Director Angela Padalecki, representing western slope governments; Arapahoe County Commissioner Leslie Summey, representing eastern slope governments; Brianna […]
Cirrus Celebrates 600 Vision Jet Deliveries
Cirrus has announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet, a major milestone for the company and a defining moment in the evolution of personal aviation. As the world’s first and only single-engine jet to receive FAA certification, the Vision Jet has redefined personal aviation by combining advanced technology, exceptional safety features and outstanding performance […]
Ben Munson Named President of Contour Aviation
Contour Aviation has announced the appointment of Ben Munson as President, effective January 6, 2025. He will report to Matt Chaifetz, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. At Contour, Munson will have oversight of the company’s day-to-day operations, including dispatch and related flight activity, maintenance, commercial planning, finance, and human resources. “Ben and I have worked […]
Air France to Increase Paris Service from PHX to Five Times a Week
With a successful first year, Air France has announced they will increase Phoenix service to Paris five times weekly beginning May 2025. The new nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France was launched May 23, 2024, and has been served three times a week. This […]
