The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) and Lane Community College (LCC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced sensors for wildfire mitigation research and workforce development. The partnership establishes a cooperative framework to explore drone-based technologies, including Beyond Visual Line of Sight […]
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Flying Bulls Aircraft from Austria to Make Only Public U.S. Air Show Appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Photo – DC-6B – credit Flying Bulls Two magnificent aircraft restorations from Austria’s The Flying Bulls collection will make their only public U.S. air show appearance in 2026 when they arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for the 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention, July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. […]
Electra Applies for FAA Type Certification for Groundbreaking EL9 Ultra Short Aircraft
Photo – Electra’s Ultra Short technology enables reliable, quiet takeoffs and landings in as little as 150 feet, opening thousands of potential Ultra Short Access Points. Photo provided by Electra. Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) has announced that it has submitted an application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Part 23 type certification of its nine-passenger […]
Lee’s Summit Regional Commits to Expanding Aviation Opportunities
By Millicent I. Parker Thursday, November 13, 2025, heralded a new direction in growth for the Kansas City Lee’s Summit Regional Airport with the ribbon-cutting for the new Hangar 2 facility. The Hangar 2 development represents a major investment in the City’s growing regional airport and supports Lee’s Summit’s commitment to expanding aviation opportunities, workforce […]
DOAV Deputy Director Set to Retire after Eight Years of Amazing Opportunities
Photo – John Campbell with the ICON A5. By Kim Stevens John Campbell has announced his retirement from the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) as Deputy Director, Communications and Education. He began his time with the agency on December 10, 2017. His last day in the office will be December 10, 2025. “If I could […]
Centennial Airport Announces First-in-the-Nation Fleet Purchase of All-Electric Trainers
Photo – B23 Energic aircraft flying at Centennial Airport during the “Across America” Tour July 2025. Centennial Airport announced that Centennial Flyers, a flight school based at the airport, has confirmed an order for six all-electric training aircraft e-powered by H55, a Swiss electric propulsion systems manufacturer. Centennial Flyers will be the first operator in […]
Training Bridges the Gap as Cockpits Span Generations
SAJ photo above by Andrew Stevens Today’s flight decks are pairing experienced Generation X captains with tech-native Generation Z first officers. As the aviation industry faces a projected shortfall of 141,000 pilots in Europe by 2032, training organizations are addressing a shift: type rating courses should prepare pilots not just to operate specific aircraft, but to work effectively across generational divides. With Gen Z now comprising over a quarter of the global workforce, the […]
MIA, Delta Air Lines, and LATAM Airlines Host Tour for Children with Disabilities Before the Holidays
Photo – Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutié (center) with more than 150 children at the MIAair tour on November 19. A week before the Thanksgiving travel season begins, Miami International Airport (MIA), Delta Air Lines, and LATAM Airlines hosted the airport’s latest MIA Airport Instruction and Readiness […]
Tail Section of Legendary Lockheed Super Star Successfully Assembled at Lufthansa Group Hangar One
The next important milestone has been reached at Lufthansa Group Hangar One, the new conference and visitor center currently under construction at Frankfurt Airport: the tail unit has now been mounted on the Lockheed L-1649A Super Star. The three-part rudder is characteristic of this particular aircraft series. It has a wingspan of over 15 meters […]
Oregon Department of Aviation Completes Runway and Electrical Rehabilitation Project at Siletz Bay State Airport
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has announced the completion of the Runway and Electrical Rehabilitation Project at Siletz Bay State Airport (S45). The project included resurfacing the aging north two-thirds of the runway and repairing low pavement sections on the south end, as well as replacing the airport’s nearly 40-year-old airfield electrical system. The […]
