U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced on April 23rd that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the first air carrier certification to a drone delivery company, Wing Aviation. The certification paved the way for Wing Aviation to begin commercial package delivery in Blacksburg, VA. Wing partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and […]
Month: April 2019
Syracuse Hancock International Airport Announces New Executive Director
The Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in Syracuse, New York has named Jason Terreri as their new Executive Director, following a successful national search led by Steven Baldwin Associates. The airport made the announcement on April 19th following a meeting of the Airport’s governing Authority Board, where members voted unanimously to hire Terreri. An industry […]
Caltrans Continues to Emphasize Value of Aviation Weather and Travel Portal
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to place an emphasis on the value of its aviation and weather travel portal for pilots, first responders and others who need real-time weather conditions throughout California. The portal, which was launched last year, was put on display earlier this month at California Aerospace & Aviation Days at […]
Angelina County Airport Named 2019 Most Improved Airport by TxDOT
The Texas Department of Transportation presented the 2019 Most Improved Airport honor to officials of the Angelina County Airport at the 37th Annual Texas Aviation Conference held last week. Using an airport improvement program grant from TxDOT, the airport began an ambitious project to improve pavement surfaces removing and reinstalling portions of a taxiway, and […]
Annual NCASE Aviation Education Awards Presented at Ceremony in D.C.
The presentation of the Dr. Mervin K. Strickler, Jr. Aerospace Education Leadership Award and the Crown Circle Aerospace Education Leadership Award for 2019 took place on April 11th at the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington D.C. The awards, which are administered by the National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) are presented each year […]
ABACE2019 Points to Endless Horizons for Business Aviation in Asia
As the 2019 edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2019) drew to a close under sunny skies, organizers said the growing show pointed to a continual increase in speed and altitude for the event, and the broader industry in Asia. This year’s show was held April 16 – 18, 2019. “The excitement […]
Hartzell Presents Beech 1900 Series 4-Blade Props Through Top Prop
Hartzell Propeller has added legacy four-blade structural composite propellers for Beechcraft 1900C and 1900D turboprop aircraft to the company’s Top Prop lineup. Hartzell’s props were offered as standard equipment on Beechcraft 1900 series aircraft. “We are now offering special pricing on these new propellers for the popular 19-passenger Beech 1900C and 1900D airliners,” said Hartzell […]
Dee Howard Foundation Holds San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
To honor San Antonio’s Aviation and Aerospace History, the Dee Howard Foundation (DHF) joined together, in collaboration with other local, state, and national partners, to organize the San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame 2019 Awards Dinner, which took place on April 4th. The event was hosted by GDC Technics at their state of […]
First Pipistrel SkyCharge Electric Aircraft Charging Station Installed in U.S.
The first of five Pipistrel SkyCharge stations to be installed this month has just been completed at Compton Airport, Los Angeles California. This SkyCharge unit is capable of charging 2 electric aircraft at the same time giving the aircraft a one hour flight duration followed by a one hour charge cycle. The aircraft are owned […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame issues “Call for Entries” for Aerospace Teacher of the Year Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for its 33nd Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a cash stipend. Founded in 1986 by famed research test pilot, the late A. Scott Crossfield, the award is a juried competition open to current classroom teachers from grades kindergarten […]