Centennial College and Diamond Aircraft Industries of London, Ontario have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on activities of mutual benefit, including program development, student work placements and research and innovation projects. As Ontario’s first public college, Centennial has a long history of educating aircraft and avionics technicians accredited by Transport Canada. Diamond Aircraft […]
Month: April 2020
John Binder, Alaska Deputy Commissioner, Clarifies CARES Act Funding for State Owned Airports
In Alaska, statistics on 257 airports were used in calculating the state’s share of the CARES Act Airport Grant program funding from the FAA. John Binder, Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Deputy Commissioner, Aviation, recently took the opportunity to explain how this funding can be used and where it can be allocated for […]
AOPA Announces Access to New Flight Planner
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association announced that the legacy software powering AOPA’s popular online flight planning tool will be replaced by a new platform, iFlightPlanner—available now for free to AOPA members. As AOPA’s legacy flight planner goes away, AOPA leaders expressed their deep gratitude to Boeing and its Jeppesen team for the longstanding support […]
NCDOT Helping in Effort to Use Drones in COVID-19 Relief Efforts
State transportation officials announced today a public-private partnership that will use drones to deliver critical medical supplies and food during the COVID-19 response. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation and its partners are inviting people interested in the initiative to learn more in an online public forum from 1-3 p.m. Friday. Please visit […]
NBAA-Requested Treasury Payroll Support Relief to GA Air Carriers Begins
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed news that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has begun making payments to many of the small and mid-sized general aviation air-carriers, including FAR Part 135 charter operators struggling with the unprecedented financial challenges raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Apr. 20, Treasury made the first payroll […]
Mesa Air Group to Receive Assistance from Treasury Department Under Payroll Support Program
Mesa Air Group, Inc. has announced the company expects to receive $92.5 million in assistance from the Treasury Department under the Payroll Support Program as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funds can only be used for the continuation of payment of employee wages, salaries, and benefits for the […]
Unmanned Safety Institute Launches New Digital Credentialing Initiative with Credly
Unmanned Safety Institute has launched a new digital badging program for its certification holders. Individuals who complete coursework/training and earn a passing score on one of the proctored exams or operational evaluations will earn an Unmanned Safety Institute digital credential. ”By providing a secure, digital representation of Unmanned Safety Institute safety and operational certifications, our […]
AOPA Announces New Webinar Series for Pilots
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is joining with Boeing to produce a new educational webinar series offered to AOPA members. Boeing’s Jeppesen and ForeFlight teams will provide free monthly content in the webinar series, running from April through September, on important topics such as improving pilot proficiency, increasing awareness and fine-tuning navigational skills. “AOPA […]
Jacobs Selected by San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to Provide Design Services for Airside Program
Jacobs was selected to support the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA) in continuing their $3 billion expansion program to enhance the airfield and replace the aging Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport (SAN) with a newly expanded terminal. This selection is the latest in Jacobs’ history of serving the SDCRAA at SAN […]
ADM Announces Exceptional Measures to Ensure Continued Airport Operations
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit all countries hard, the airport industry is not being spared, with an unprecedented and unexpected drop in passenger traffic. ADM Aéroports de Montréal, like other Canadian airports, is therefore taking extraordinary measures to ensure the survival of its airport sites, which are important engines of economic development for […]
