By Mike McHugh Given the state of today’s aviation industry, it’s hard not to get excited about sharing aviation with young people in hopes of inspiring them to join our aviation workforce. It seems like the demand for pilots, mechanics, UAS operators, etc. just continues to rise, with no sign of slowing down in the […]
Month: August 2019
N.C. Drone Summit Showcases Future of Transportation
The North Carolina Drone Summit and Flight Expo returned to Greensboro this week, bringing larger crowds and more hands-on experiences than before. More than 500 people from around the world attended over three days, sharing their expertise and getting the chance to network with and learn from others in the drone industry. The summit featured […]
Catalina Island Conservancy Announces $250,000 Gift for Airport in the Sky from Clay Lacy
The Catalina Island Conservancy announced that aviation legend Clay Lacy has donated $250,000 toward Catalina’s Airport in the Sky, ACE Clearwater Airfield’s runway repair project. Airport in the Sky (KAVX) closed to private aircraft Dec. 10, 2018 – May 3, 2019 for critical runway repairs completed in a unique partnership between the Conservancy and the […]
Inspirational Pilot, Mentor Barrington Irving to Receive American Spirit Award at NBAA-BACE
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that Barrington Irving, who in 2007 became the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world in a single-engine airplane and who has continued to inspire young people to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace, will receive the association’s 2019 American Spirit Award. The award will be […]
Flytrex & Causey Aviation Get FAA Approval to Begin Drone Food Delivery in North Carolina
Pioneering drone company Flytrex and the drone services company Causey Aviation Unmanned, Inc. (CAU) have received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin food deliveries by drone in Holly Springs, North Carolina. As part of the FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP) and in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), […]
GAMA Publishes 2019 Second Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has published a mid-year industry update with the release of preliminary second quarter 2019 aircraft shipment and billings data. Piston and business jet deliveries increased through the first six months of 2019 compared to the same time period in 2018, while turboprop airplane and rotorcraft shipments were lower. “While the […]
Stephen M. Dickson Sworn in as FAA Administrator
Stephen M. Dickson was sworn in on Monday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao as the 18th Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An aviation industry professional with nearly 40 years of experience, Dickson is widely respected and assumes the role of Administrator of the agency during a critical moment for aviation safety. […]
Ada City School District Secures Third Aviation Education Grant
Thirty-nine organizations were awarded Aerospace and Aviation Education Program grants or contracts totaling over $299,235 from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC). The record amount of funds will be used to bring more school-aged children in Oklahoma to STEM careers, particularly those in aerospace and aviation. The funding was approved by the Commission at their most […]
AirMed International Base in San Antonio Adds Nextant 400XTi Medical Transport
AirMed International’s base in San Antonio has added a Nextant 400XTi medical jet to its fleet to provide emergent and non-emergent patients with medical flights in addition to transporting transplant teams farther. “The Nextant 400XTi has increased performance that adds to AirMed International’s capabilities in the region. It will join a Beechjet and two Beechcraft […]
Virginia Ranked #1 for Unmanned Aerial Systems Business
The 2019 announcement of Business Facilities Magazine’s 15th Annual Rankings Report determined that Virginia’s initiatives in unmanned aerial systems business deserved the top spot in the nation for its UAS innovation and expansion. Jack Rogers, Editor in Chief for Business Facilities Magazine said, “Virginia is poised to be an influencer of growth in this emerging […]
