The Cessna Citation Ascend achieved a major milestone as the first retail customer took delivery of the midsize business jet on Tuesday, December 30, marking the aircraft’s entry into service. Announced in 2023 the aircraft boasts an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a luxurious flat floor cabin. The Citation Ascend received type certification from […]
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Nokia Drone Networks Integrates Amprius SiCore® Batteries to Advance High-Reliability Operations
Amprius Technologies, Inc. announced that Nokia has selected Amprius’ SiCore® cells to power its next-generation drone systems. Following extensive qualification and testing, Amprius’ batteries demonstrated the endurance, power delivery, and safety performance needed to position this drone-in-a-box solution among the most capable UAV platforms on the market. Amprius’ balanced cells deliver burst power required for […]
Wisk Completes First Flight of Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL
Wisk Aero announced the successful completion of the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft. The flight is a pivotal step forward in Wisk’s journey to deliver the first certified, autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the U.S. Wisk is the only company to have designed, built, and flown six generations of eVTOL aircraft. The […]
Cirrus Delivers 11,000th SR Series Aircraft
Cirrus has delivered its 11,000th SR Series aircraft, a testament to the company’s innovation, safety, quality and service. The latest model, SR Series G7+, features Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland, the world’s first FAA-certified autonomous emergency landing system in a single-engine piston. The SR Series product line (SR20, SR22 and SR22T) was first delivered in 1999 […]
Oregon Department of Aviation and Lane Community College Partner to Advance Drone Technology for Wildfire Mitigation and Workforce Development
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 […]
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 […]
