On April 27, Scottsdale Airport will welcome a Stearman PT-17 biplane, the same as those flown by student pilots at Thunderbird Field II (now Scottsdale Airport) during World War Two. This aircraft will serve as the centerpiece of the new Thunderbird Field II Plaza and Memorial, which will be located at the new Scottsdale Airport […]
Month: April 2017
FAA to Hold Airspace Workshops in Las Vegas
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold three public information workshops in late April on proposed airspace improvements over the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The improvements are part of the FAA’s Las Vegas Metroplex project, which proposes to use streamlined satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently through the area. The project […]
XDynamics Unveils D-02, Modular Customizable Industrial Drone
XDynamics today introduces the D-02, its next-generation aerial platform for professional drone cinematography and industrial applications. It is an industrial grade unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) optimized for customization, compatible with a wide range of accessories, sensors and cameras. The D-02, together with the well-received XDynamics Evolve, is part of the company’s lineup of high-end ready-to-fly […]
Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill to Streamline Aircraft Pilot and Passenger Protection Act
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC) worked with state Rep. Charles Ortega, R-Altus, and state Senator Joe Newhouse, R-Tulsa, to streamline laws regarding any structure near a public use airport in the state. Governor Mary Fallin signed HB 2179 into law last week. During the 2010 legislative session, the “Aircraft Pilot and Passenger Protection Act” (APPPA) […]
Kansas City Aviation Department Names Cooper New Downtown Airport Manager
The Kansas City Aviation Department has announced the transition of Melissa Cooper, A.A.E., to a new role as Manager of the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (IATA: MKC). Cooper is now responsible for the overall operation and management of the airport in the heart of downtown Kansas City. She will lead all safety and security […]
Unforgettable Commemoration of Doolittle Raid 75TH Anniversary Set for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017
The lone remaining veteran of the famed Doolittle Raiders mission of April 1942 and at least 16 B-25 bombers will be part of the raid’s 75th anniversary commemoration and air show activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, the “World’s Greatest […]
Air Medical Group Holdings Agrees to Acquire Air Medical Resource Group
Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc. (AMGH) has agreed to acquire Air Medical Resource Group (AMRG) of South Jordan, Utah. AMRG has operations in 15 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. Lewisville-based AMGH already has hundreds of critical care aircraft in operation. With the acquisition of AMRG it will add 62 bases and new geographies to its […]
Malaysia Airlines Enlists SITAONAIR, Aireon and FlightAware for 100% Global Flight Tracking
SITAONAIR, Aireon and FlightAware recently announced that Malaysia Airlines will be the first SITAONAIR airline customer to benefit from a revolutionary flight tracking partnership. Under the agreement, all Malaysia Airlines aircraft will have access to minute-by-minute, 100% global, flight tracking data, delivered by SITAONAIR’s AIRCOM® FlightTracker. This solution will enhance the existing SITAONAIR AIRCOM® FlightTracker […]
MAG Aerospace Acquires Discovery Air Fire Services
MAG Aerospace (MAG) has acquired Discovery Air Fire Services Inc. (DAFS), formerly a subsidiary of Canada-based specialty aviation provider, Discovery Air Inc. This acquisition adds aerial forest fire management, specialized charter aviation, and environmental monitoring services to MAG’s already robust ISR service offerings. DAFS is a Northern Ontario based Aerial Operations Company which has been […]
Duncan Aviation Welcomes David Coleman to its Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions Team
Duncan Aviation announced that David Coleman, with his 27 years of aviation experience, has joined the company’s Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions team. The company was founded 61 years ago as an aircraft sales organization, and Coleman intends to bring his aviation expertise to Duncan Aviation to expand its market share in the aircraft sales, acquisition […]