Last year my wife and I moved from the east coast to the west coast and I took a 5-week trek from Maryland to California. It so happened that right in the middle of our trip was the EAA Skiplane Fly-in, so we stopped by the grounds which I’ve been on so many times before […]
Month: July 2020
Stories of AirVenture: A Perfect Only at Oshkosh Moment!
For many years I would roll into Oshkosh, Wisconsin a few days before the official start of AirVenture. I was able to work with my Dad to set up the NASAO booth and then take a minute to stroll around the grounds to see what planes had arrived and then anticipate those that were still […]
$31 Million Announced for Quincy, University of Illinois and Rockford Airports
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a state commitment of $1.55 million to leverage a total investment of $31 million for airport improvements in Quincy, Rockford and Champaign-Urbana. The commitment by the state will improve safety and boost capacity while furthering IDOT’s mission to build and maintain a multimodal transportation network that provides safe, […]
NBAA-Backed Workforce, Modernization Provisions Included in House Appropriations Bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today applauded the House Committee on Appropriations for recognizing the importance of aviation in shaping the country’s future and for supporting business aviation’s efforts to attract a diverse and inclusive workforce. The committee’s approval of the fiscal 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) funding bill […]
Flylogix and Cambridge Consultants to Send Drones Beyond the Horizon
Flylogix and Cambridge Consultants, part of the Capgemini Group, today announce a collaboration that will exploit Iridium’s state-of-the-art satellite communications to safely control unmanned aerial vehicles from a central control hub. This will enable Flylogix to move from local drone piloting at the airfield to centrally controlled operations, massively increasing the resilience of their services […]
Premier Aircraft Named as Cessna and Beechcraft Authorized Service Facility in Fort Lauderdale
Photo above – Premier technician Ezequiel Russian works on a 2020 Beechcraft Baron in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Premier Aircraft Service’s Fort Lauderdale site has been appointed as a service center facility for maintenance and repair work on Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft. “This designation enables us to expand our service center offerings and provide support […]
NBAA’s New, Digital Business Aviation Insider Magazine Now Has Your News Anytime, Anywhere
This COVID-19 moment has underscored as never before the importance of having access anytime, anywhere, to the latest news and information pertaining to business aviation. That’s why the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has unveiled a new, online version of its flagship magazine, Business Aviation Insider. The online nature of the magazine will enable real-time […]
VoltAero Partners with KinectAir to Develop Clean, On-Demand Regional Flight Services with Cassio Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
The creation of a regional air mobility ecosystem for VoltAero’s new Cassio hybrid-electric airplane has taken an important step forward through the French company’s collaboration with U.S.-based KinectAir, which is developing a flexible on-demand flight network utilizing an artificial intelligence-enabled smartphone application. This cooperation foresees Cassio aircraft integrated with KinectAir’s short-haul infrastructure, applying artificial intelligence […]
FAA Issues Record of Decision for Las Vegas Metroplex Project
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact-Record of Decision for the Las Vegas Metroplex project. The document, as well as the Final Environmental Assessment, are available on the Las Vegas Metroplex environmental website. The decision enables the FAA to move forward with the project, which will use cutting-edge satellite […]
New Terminal at Virginia’s Warrenton-Fauquier Airport is Modern Yet Historical
The feeling you get when you drive up the new road and see the new terminal building is surely a wow- factor. The building pays a tribute to the history of the airport with the brick layout transitioning into the modern building-look detailed with the grey metal. The terminal is very pilot and aviation friendly, […]