U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $659.8 million in airport infrastructure grants, as part of $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. This second increment of funding provides 450 grants that will fund 664 infrastructure projects including runways, […]
Month: July 2018
FAA Says Avoid Drone Registration Schemes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to warn drone owners – especially hobbyists — about people offering to “help” register their drones with the agency. The FAA Drone Zone is all you need – and it costs only $5.00. There are a number of entities that offer to help drone owners and operators file an […]
Conklin & de Decker Release 2018 Aircraft Performance Comparator
Conklin & de Decker has announced the release of their 2018 Aircraft Performance Comparator with the most comprehensive aircraft comparison data available to the industry. Part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator (APC) is a must-have tool for anyone acquiring a business jet, turboprop, […]
Scottsdale Airport Sets Record with One Thousandth U.S. Customs Visitor
The Scottsdale Airport celebrated the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) one thousandth international aircraft to be processed this federal fiscal year on July 8, marking a new record. This is a first for Scottsdale. “Scottsdale Airport has reached an important milestone in private aviation,” says Luz Galarza, CBP, Phoenix area port director. “The one […]
Drone Light Show to Illuminate Night Sky at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018
For the first time in North America, a drone light show will be part of an air show when EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 presents up to 100 lighted drones in flight during night air shows on July 25 and 28, creating another “Only at Oshkosh” experience. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is […]
Dynon Taps Randy Lervold as New VP of Marketing and Sales
Dynon has announced that Randy Lervold will join the company as their Vice President of Marketing and Sales. In this newly created role Lervold will be responsible for expanding Dynon’s worldwide market reach as it capitalizes on the recent certification of their flagship SkyView HDX system. Robert Hamilton, Dynon President, says, “Entering the certified market, […]
Silver Air Expands Los Angeles Fleet with Gulfstream GIV
Silver Air, the private jet management and charter company, has signed another Gulfstream GIV under its PURE Jet Management program. Based out of Van Nuys, California, (VNY) the jet is now available for charter operations. The 11-seat cabin delivers luxurious comfort with a partitioned cabin for privacy, a full service galley, plus a 6-passenger sleeping […]
Delair Appoints Veteran UAS and Aerial Intelligence Expert Michael Blondeau To Expand North American Sales Efforts
Delair has announced the appointment of Michael Blondeau to the position of North American sales manager. Blondeau brings 15 years of piloting, training and commercial drone operational experience, and will be a key part of the team that is rapidly growing Delair’s presence in the North American market. Blondeau’s experience includes more than 2,000 hours […]
REIN’s DroneInsurance.com Launches with On-Demand Coverage Plans to Better Serve Commercial Drone Operators
REIN, an insurtech company focused on creating new insurance solutions around the emerging risks posed by robotics, mobility and online ecosystems, is announcing the launch of its first digital portal, DroneInsurance.com. It provides a smart and paperless drone insurance experience, offering dynamic policy solutions to address the unique risks, pain points and insurance needs of […]
Guardian Flight Names Steve Kelly Safety Director
Guardian Flight Inc. appointed Steve Kelly Director of Safety for Guardian Flight, a medical transport company. As a member of the Executive Management Team, Kelly reports to Fred Buttrell, Guardian Flight President and President and CEO of Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), Guardian Flight’s parent company. Kelly is based in the company’s South Jordan, Utah […]