Deseret UAS Signs Landmark Agreement with ElectraFly

Deseret UAS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) company, ElectraFly. This Utah-based company is developing a personal flying vehicle that has the potential to revolutionize the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry. Under the agreement, ElectraFly will begin flight testing on Deseret UAS ranges early next year. This watershed […]

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Matt Wenham Named 2019 ACC Board of Directors Chair

The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has announced the election of Matt Wenham, Group Manager of Aviation Engineering & Construction, C&S Companies, as the chair of the 2019 ACC Board of Directors. Wenham assumed the position at the ACC membership meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, during the 40th ACC Annual Conference & Exposition in Bermuda. […]

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FAA Reports More Than 50,000 LAANC Applications Processed

According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA), its nationwide deployment of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) has exceeded all of the program’s original objectives. Since the program began with a prototype system in November 2017, LAANC has processed more than 50,000 applications from drone operators for authorization to fly in controlled airspace. […]

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Cadence Aerospace Appoints Darren Waltier as Director, Business Development, Cadence Aerospace—Aerostructures

Cadence Aerospace, a provider of highly complex aerospace components and assemblies to commercial and defense customers, announces today the appointment of Darren Waltier as Director, Business Development, Cadence Aerospace—Aerostructures. With Centers of Excellence based in the U.S. and Mexico, Cadence Aerospace serves the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft, aerostructures, aeroequipment and other defense platforms. Mr. […]

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Delta Aviation Education Building Dedicated to Auburn University Following $6.2 Million Grant

Photo above – Auburn University and Delta Air Lines officials cut the ribbon as part of a dedication ceremony Friday for the new Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Building at Auburn University Regional Airport. Pictured are, from left: Auburn University Regional Airport Director Bill Hutto, Delta Managing Director of Flying Operations Patrick Burns, Delta Executive Vice […]

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FAA Dedicates New Atlanta Flight Operations Facility

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently dedicated the new Atlanta Flight Operations Facility at Cobb County International Airport in Kennesaw, GA. The new facility will enable the Agency to continue providing outstanding support of the National Airspace System. “The FAA is pleased to locate our critical flight inspection services out of this state-of-the-art facility,” said […]

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