In a recent announcement, the U.S. Army awarded the Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 (SRR T2) Program of Record to Teal Drones. “Congratulations to the Teal Drones team, and their parent company, Red Cat Holdings,” said Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). “The U.S. Army moving […]
NHS Delivery Drones Take Flight Over London, Offering Faster and Greener Patient Care
Urgent blood samples are now being transported by electric drones in a medical delivery service which aims to improve patient care by speeding up testing turnaround times. The service involves delivering blood samples for patients undergoing surgery who are at high risk of complications from bleeding disorders. Moving samples between Synnovis’ lab at Guy’s Hospital […]
DEXA Achieves Key FAA Waiver, Advancing BVLOS Drone Deliveries
DEXA (Drone Express) has announced that it has been granted FAA’s Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This significant milestone allows DEXA to expand its drone delivery operations and bring faster, more convenient service to a broader customer base. The BVLOS waiver enables DEXA’s drones to fly […]
Wheels Up Secures $332 Million Revolving Financing Facility and Completes Acquisition of 17 Phenom 300 Series Aircraft
On November 13, 2024, Wheels Up Experience Inc. closed its new $332 million revolving equipment notes facility with Bank of America and completed the acquisition of GrandView Aviation’s fleet of 17 Embraer Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E aircraft, and related maintenance assets and customer programs. The closings mark a major step forward for Wheels Up’s […]
Connico Adds Five New Members to Support Growing and Diverse Team
Connico has announced the addition of five new team members to support the company’s continued growth in the industry: Chris Pavese as a subject matter expert of development, Chris Viamari as an electrical cost specialist, Jimmy Hutchins as an analyst III, Tyler Bartruff as an analyst I and Evan Yablonsky as an analyst I. Pavese […]
Andy Priester Honored with NATA Distinguished Service Award
NATA, an association dedicated to aviation businesses for eight decades, has recognized the third-generation family leader of an aviation company that has operated nearly as long. Andy Priester, Chairman of George J. Priester Aviation, received the NATA Distinguished Service Award at today’s 2024 Aviation Business Conference for his lifelong commitment to the future of general […]
Des Moines International Airport Appoints New Executive Director
The Des Moines Airport Authority Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Brian Mulcahy as the next Executive Director of Des Moines Airport Authority. Mulcahy, who joined the Authority in 2011 and currently serves as Assistant Executive Director, will assume his new role upon the retirement of current Executive Director Kevin Foley in April […]
NBAA Announces New Roles for Damato, Broom, and Thanks Lutz for Her Service
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced new and expanded responsibilities for two senior team members, and thanked a third leader, who announced plans to step down from the association earlier this year. Jo Damato, CAM, has been named senior vice president, events and professional engagement, and Andrew Broom has been named chief revenue officer. […]
FAA Updates BasicMed Program; AOPA Applauds Expansion
The Federal Aviation Administration updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association applauded the expansion of BasicMed privileges included in the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and in full effect as of November 12. Under the new law signed May 16, […]
Cirrus SR Series and Vision Jet Receive Transport Canada Civil Aviation Certification
The Cirrus SR Series G7 and G2+ Vision Jet have successfully achieved Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) certification. This certification confirms that Cirrus aircraft adhere to stringent regulatory standards set by Transport Canada concerning aviation safety, performance and operational requirements. Zean Nielsen, CEO of Cirrus, stated, “Pursuing TCCA certification for the newest Cirrus aircraft models, […]
