The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has awarded grants of up to $5,000 each to 12 airports to host aviation and aerospace-themed summer academies for K-12 students. “We’re thrilled to partner with airports across the state to offer these academies,” said Nick Short, interim director of the NCDOT Division of Aviation. “Not only […]
FAA Launches Final Initiative of Runway Safety Portfolio
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is rolling out an enhanced safety technology at 74 air traffic control towers. The Runway Incursion Device (RID) is the third of three fast-tracked initiatives launched out of the February 2023 Safety Call to Action to improve runway safety and reduce runway incursions. See for yourself: Check your local airport […]
Colorado Air and Space Port Serves as Economic Powerhouse Driving Innovation and Growth in Adams County and Beyond
Not only is Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) classified as a National General Aviation Reliever Airport with over 500 based aircraft and 126,000 operations in 2024, it’s also an FAA-licensed Horizontal Launch Spaceport and is delivering real economic results. According to the latest Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, CASP generated a staggering $213 million […]
Christopher Roy Named MAC Director of Project Delivery
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Christopher Roy as director of project delivery for Airport Development following a national search. Roy will be responsible for executing a wide range of aviation-related construction programs across the MAC airport system, which includes Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities. […]
NBAA Names Five Industry Leaders to its Board, Advisory Council
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that FlightAware Founder and BakerVentures CEO Daniel Baker and 4AIR President Kennedy Ricci have been appointed to NBAA’s Board of Directors. Additionally, Clay Lacy Chief Commercial Officer Joe Barber, CAM; Avfuel Corporation Executive Vice President C.R. Sincock, II and Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Aviation […]
Freelancer.com Launches Moon Mascot Global Design Contest
Freelancer.com has announced the launch of the Moon Mascot: NASA Artemis II ZGI Design Challenge. Hosted by Freelancer.com on behalf of NASA, the global design challenge invites both adults and K12 school students to submit an original design for a zero-gravity indicator (ZGI), which are small items carried aboard spacecrafts that provide a visual indicator […]
DBIA’s 2025 Student Competition Showcases Progressive Design-Build in Airport Expansion Challenge
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has officially opened registration for the 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition, offering students nationwide the opportunity to showcase their design-build expertise in a fast-paced, real-world challenge. This annual competition, a cornerstone of DBIA’s student engagement efforts, prepares future industry leaders by providing hands-on experience with design-build best practices. Teams […]
AOPA Recognizes Top Flight Instructors, Schools in the Nation
Students and pilots submitted more than 2,500 reviews, sharing their thoughts on instructors and flight schools vying for annual Flight Training Experience Awards. The awards are part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program, which seeks to attract more people to flying and keep them engaged. Regional winners were notified in January and invited to Redbird Migration […]
Full Charge Ahead for Electric Flying Boats to Take Off in the UK
Photo above – Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane operator since the 1950s, is investing in the future with the all-electric Noemi from Elfly. The UK’s only commercial seaplane service has committed to leading the way in a new generation of zero-emission, electrically powered passenger carrying aircraft. Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane […]
Connico Expands Cost Estimating Expertise with Two New Team Members
Connico has welcomed two new team members: Muhilan Subramanian as analyst II and Tarang Kumar as cost specialist. Their expertise will strengthen Connico’s ability to guide projects with sharper cost insights and smarter strategies, ensuring clients make informed decisions at every stage of the construction process. Subramanian holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering […]
