Every airshow packs in the newest aviation technology for people to see, experience and sometimes interact with. In that light, Great Lakes Drone Company has announced that Carolina Dronz will do just that for the UAS industry at SUN ‘n FUN and EAA Airventure 2019 events. You will be able to see, touch and even […]
Author: Kim Stevens
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Record-Breaking February
During February, 1,117,409 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., an increase of 6 percent compared to February 2018. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 7.3 percent compared to last year. The traffic leader in February was Southwest Airlines with 195,690 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top […]
Ann Richart Selected to Lead Nebraska Division of Aeronautics
Ann B. Richart, AAE has been selected to lead the Nebraska Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics. She brings to the position a solid background in promoting and developing both general aviation and commercial air service and has experience in planning for and implementing airport development plans including runway extensions, hangar development, and terminal building […]
Washington State Airport Pavement Deterioration a Cause for Concern
Airport pavement conditions at Washington state airports have steadily deteriorated since 2005, according to the recently released 2018 Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) report. The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division evaluated 98 airports, which is an area of 153 million square feet – the equivalent of a two-lane highway stretching from Seattle to […]
Canadian Government Invests in Safety at Churchill Falls Airport
Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has announced a $98,215 investment for the purchase of a pre-wetting material spreader for the Churchill Falls Airport. This equipment spreads liquid de-icing chemicals […]
EAA Accepting Applications for Flight Training Scholarships
Online applications are now being accepted through June 1, 2019, for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s flight training scholarships, opening opportunities for those interested in pursuing flight or a career in aviation. The online portal for scholarship applications is available year-round, but with specific dates for various types of aviation-related scholarships. Those include: · March 1-June […]
Cadence Aerospace Names Nick Guerra as Company’s Chief Technology Officer
Cadence Aerospace, a provider of highly complex aerospace components and assemblies to commercial and defense customers, has named Nick Guerra as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). 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. Reporting to Thomas […]
Women Aviators Gather for EAA WomenVenture at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019
Photo above by Madison Connor. For the 12th straight year, the opportunity for women who love aviation to build camaraderie and open doors to mentorship and participation comes to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, as EAA WomenVenture activities will take place during the week. The 67th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention will be held July […]
Colorado Aviation Business Association Appoints New Leadership and Establishes New Board for the CABA Foundation
The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) has announced its new leadership for 2019-20 and also the installation of a new Board of Trustees for the CABA Foundation. Vice Chairman Chris Swathwood advances into the Chairman role, Geremy Kornreich has become the new Vice Chairman, and Mike Straka has been appointed Executive Director. Kandi Spangler has […]
Aero Club of New England to Present 2019 Godfrey L. Cabot Award to Martin-Baker Aircraft Company
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will present the prestigious Godfrey L. Cabot Award to Martin-Baker Aircraft on Friday, June 7, 2019 at a luncheon at the Harvard Club in Boston, MA. The Cabot Award will be presented to the Martin-Baker Aircraft Company in recognition of their successful development and manufacture of aircraft ejection […]
