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 […]
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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 […]
Oregon Department of Aviation Releases New Drone Training and Testing Template for Oregon Public Agencies
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has released a new training and testing companion to its public agency drone policy template, giving Oregon public bodies a clearer path for training, evaluating, and documenting the people who fly drones for public work. The earlier ODAV template helped agencies answer an important question: What rules should guide […]
Hawai‘i Airports Demonstrate Strong Carbon Management and Progress Toward 2045 Net Zero Emissions Target
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that its five largest airports have reached Level 3 under the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program. This milestone reinforces the department’s commitment to sustainability in aviation across the state. Level 3 accreditation recognizes airports worldwide that have successfully mapped airport-wide carbon emissions, established a net-zero target, reduced emissions […]
Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Livery Aircraft Featuring “Aloha All Around the World”
Hawaiian Airlines recently unveiled a special aircraft livery celebrating its membership in the oneworld® alliance with a design that honors ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, with the phrase “Aloha a puni ka honua,” or “Aloha all around the world.” Hawaiian’s widebody Airbus A330 carrying the oneworld mark will continue to feature the airline’s iconic Pualani […]
Vintage in Review Highlights Antique and Classic Aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
The Vintage in Review showcase is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026, featuring unique and iconic aircraft that were built and flown during the first half-century of aviation. The showcase will take place July 20-24 at the Interview Circle just east of the Vintage Red Barn. “Vintage in Review gives a wonderful opportunity to […]
NASA Brings Legendary Aircraft to Celebrate America 250 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and several NASA aircraft will be among the special guests on Boeing Plaza, in the Warbirds area, and during several airshows during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Isaacman will speak during a Warbirds […]
Aims Aircraft Maintenance Student Receives $10,000 Centennial Airport Foundation Scholarship
Aims Community College Aircraft Maintenance student Kira Davis-Weber was honored with the prestigious $ 10,000 Centennial Airport Foundation Scholarship, showcasing her dedication and potential in aviation maintenance. The Centennial Airport Foundation awards annual scholarships to students pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, the quality of their application and […]
