Sling Pilot Academy, a flight school providing accelerated airline pilot training using Next-Generation aircraft and innovative flight training methods, is pleased to announce its Elite Partnership with SkyWest Airlines. Through the partnership, eligible Sling Pilot Academy students have direct access to SkyWest’s Pilot Pathway Program and qualify for elite access to partnership benefits. SkyWest’s Pilot […]
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GAMA Inducted into International Air & Space Hall of Fame
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame as part of the Distinguished Class of 2022, during a celebration ceremony on November 19, at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. “It truly is an honor to have our global association recognized for the dedicated work […]
Ampaire Flies First Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft
Ampaire’s Eco Caravan, a nine-seat regional aircraft, made its first flight recently on a fully integrated hybrid-electric propulsion system. Ampaire expects it to be the first electrified regional aircraft to enter commercial service (certification in 2024) and the first in a series of larger Ampaire hybrid-electric aircraft that will lead a transition to sustainable aviation. […]
magniX Powers First Point-To-Point Flight of An All-Electric Helicopter
magniX, a manufacturer of electric propulsion solutions for aviation, powered the first fully electric helicopter flight between airfields, in partnership with Tier 1 Engineering. The modified electric Robinson 44 (eR44) helicopter powered with a magniX magni250 electric propulsion unit (EPU) made its historic journey from Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, arriving […]
City of Riverside Names C. Daniel Prather New Airport Manager
The City of Riverside has named Dr. C. Daniel Prather, an aviation veteran with two decades of experience, as Airport Manager at Riverside Airport. He replaces Kim Ellis, who managed the airport for the past eight years. Prather has served for years as a trainer, educator, speaker and author across several states in the U.S. […]
Guardian Helicopters Inc. Achieves IS-BAO Registration
Guardian Helicopters Inc (GHI) announced its operation has achieved Stage 1 registration for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). The IS-BAO is developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and its member associations and is a recommended voluntary code of best practices designed to help flight operations (fixed- and rotor-wing) achieve high […]
Modernized Fuel Facility Creates Resilience for Travel at San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leaders joined SFO FUEL LLC airline partners and Burns & McDonnell project team members for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the airport’s modernized jet fuel storage facility designed and built by Burns & McDonnell on behalf of the airlines. The project includes two new 90,000-barrel above-ground jet fuel tanks, a new […]
James Kesler Named Chief Operations Officer at Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced the appointment of James Kesler as Chief Operations Officer, a position intended to strengthen the airport’s strategic and business development initiatives, revenue generation endeavors and innovation efforts. A resident of nearby Chino, Kesler has served the Southern California gateway in a consulting capacity since the airport’s transfer from the City […]
Van Nuys Airport Announces Recipients of 2021 Friendly Flyer Awards
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) announced the recipients of its 2021 Friendly Flyer Awards, honoring general aviation companies and corporate flight departments for their efforts to reduce noise from jet aircraft operations. Eighteen aircraft operators received recognition plaques for complying with all mandatory noise abatement policies, achieving at least 99 percent adherence with all voluntary noise […]
Huge Victory for Transportation Workers: Court Ruling Allowing Meal & Rest Breaks for Flight Crews Still Stands
In a huge victory for transportation workers, a motion to overturn a 9th Circuit Court ruling extending meal and break protections to California-based flight crews, was denied by the Supreme Court. The Court also rejected a similar case from airlines seeking an exemption from Washington state’s sick leave law. Airline workers will receive the same […]
