Photo Credit: The RAF, Monache Meadows, CA “It’s hard to describe the emotions associated with this effort,” said RAF California Liaison Katerina Barilov of the restoration of Monache Meadows airstrip, on the Kern Plateau south of California’s Mount Whitney. This High Sierra airstrip had been accessed for recreation for years until the US Forest Service […]
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MassDOT Aeronautics Division Receives Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing today that the MassDOT Aeronautics Division is being awarded the Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award for its innovative use of geographic information system (GIS) technology to support transportation operations across the state. The award will be presented at the ESRI User Conference on July 14, 2026, […]
Greenville Downtown Airport Welcomes Hangar 28 Kitchen & Events
James Stephens, Greenville Downtown Airport Director, and Trish Balentine, owner and chef of Hangar 28 Kitchen and Events Photo credit: Greenville Downtown Airport/ Robert Hoover. The Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) officially welcomes Hangar 28 Kitchen & Events, as the newest addition to the airport’s Community Corridor. Located in the Community Corridor of the South Ramp, […]
Nearly $30 Million Announced for Airports Across Nevada
U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced a $29,974,140 investment into Nevada’s airports from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ensuring that these twelve airports will continue to serve communities throughout the Silver State. This funding will be used for pavement and utility upgrades, runway and taxiway modernizations, improvements to weather observation […]
Mike Goulian Named Keynote Speaker for 2026 MAMA Conference October 25-27
One of North America’s most decorated aviators, Mike Goulian doesn’t just fly—he redefines what is possible in three dimensions. Known for an aggressive, crisp performance style that fuses heart-stopping gyroscopic tumbles with competition-level precision, Goulian is a master of the air show arena. The Massachusetts native and entrepreneur will be keynote speaker when more than […]
Western Aircraft Designates Blackhawk Performance Center – Alaska as Authorized Pilatus Satellite Service Center
Pictured above: A Pilatus PC-12 at the Blackhawk Performance Center – Alaska Facility Western Aircraft, a subsidiary of Greenwich AeroGroup, has designated Blackhawk Performance Center – Alaska (BPC-Alaska) as the Authorized Pilatus Satellite Service Center Supporting Pilatus customers throughout Alaska. As an Authorized Pilatus Sales and Service Center, Western Aircraft designates satellite service centers to […]
Electra and Safran Reach Development and Production Agreement for TG600 Turbogenerator to Power EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Electra and Safran Helicopter Engines today announced a life-of-program production agreement for the TG600 turbogenerator, which will power Electra’s ground-breaking EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. The agreement marks a significant milestone in the development and certification of Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short, with entry to service expected in 2030. Under the agreement, the TG600 turbogenerator will […]
Redbird Announces Next-Gen Flight Deck Upgrades for Training Devices
Redbird Flight (Redbird) today introduced an evolution of its flight deck software and hardware, kicking off a broad campaign to systematically increase the fidelity, specificity, and overall value of its aviation training devices (ATDs) for learners and flight training providers. The multi-year effort reflects an ongoing shift in the flight training market, where operators increasingly […]
Gale Associates, Inc. to Lead Rehabilitation of Mansfield Municipal Airport Runway
Gale Associates, Inc., through its Airport Engineering & Planning Group, is providing engineering design and construction administration services for the rehabilitation of Mansfield Municipal Airport’s primary airfield infrastructure. Construction began on July 13, 2026, with the airport closed to fixed-wing aircraft for approximately three months while improvements are completed. The project includes reconstruction of Runway […]
Marcy Meyer Retires from Nebraska Aeronautics After Impressive 35 Year Career
By Kim Stevens When Marcy Meyer arrived in Kearney, NE three decades ago, she knew nothing about aviation, let alone navaids. “I was looking for a job in a new community with good benefits and pay,” recalls Marcy. Last week, after a successful and productive thirty-five-year career in aviation, Marcy retired from the Nebraska Department […]
