PFAS Plumes Cleaned Up Using Proven, Sustainable, Approach By Maureen Dooley – REGENESIS Vice President, Industrial Sector If history is any guide, the threat of “Forever Chemicals” (i.e., PFAS) spreading from industrial facilities, military bases, and airports will largely be remedied by allowing natural attenuation to take its course. Natural attenuation encompasses processes that lead to […]
Month: January 2022
Airports Division Takes Advantage of Low Rates to Fund $230 Million of Projects
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that the Airports Division has successfully sold new airports system revenue bonds to deliver critical funding for projects that will continue to modernize and expand air service facilities across the State. At the same time, the Airports Division took advantage of low interest rates in […]
North Dakota Airline Passenger Demand Showcases Remarkable Recovery in 2021
North Dakota’s commercial service airports finished calendar year 2021 with a statewide total of 886,809 airline passenger boardings. This is an increase of 314,716 passengers or a 55% increase from 2020. All eight commercial service airports were able to provide services to more passengers in 2021 than they did in the previous calendar year. In […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Record-Breaking December and Year-End Traffic
During December, a record-breaking 1,085,569 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 68 percent compared to December 2020. Year-to-date, passenger traffic was up 73 percent compared to last year. This is the eighth consecutive month that RSW has reported record-breaking passenger traffic. The airport finished 2021 […]
U.S. Drone Soccer Announces National Launch of Student Leagues
The mission of U.S. Drone Soccer is to make aerospace careers accessible for all students. Drone Soccer is an educational esport that immerses students in aviation skills through classroom lessons and after school leagues for grades 6-12 (ages 12 and up). It is the only competitive student robotics program that is also a recognized international […]
When Drones Are Widely Implemented as Last Mile Technology, Where Will They Deliver?
Experts are predicting the drone delivery industry – already gaining momentum outside the U.S. – is finally starting to build here at home. That’s great news for consumers, who, encouraged by the pandemic, are increasingly reliant on online shopping and its offshoot, package delivery. Insider Intelligence predicted a 13.7% growth in U.S. eCommerce sales, reaching $908 billion […]
Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) Is Seeking An Airport Director
SALARY: $67,196.00 – $87,354.00 Annually DEPARTMENT: DC Airport Authority OPENING DATE: 01/11/22 ABOUT THE POSITION: Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) is seeking an Airport Director to direct, manage, supervise, coordinate, and operate the services of the Airport, as well as, building and field maintenance, aviation safety, regulatory compliance and other related activities. The Airport Director […]
IBAC Announces First IS-BAO Remote Piloted Aircraft System Registered Operator – Phoenix Air Unmanned, LLC
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) confirmed its first International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) registration was achieved this month by Phoenix Air Unmanned. The RPAS IS-BAO standard option advanced into the open beta testing phase in 2021 after a thorough working group analysis that included industry representatives and […]
Epic Flight Academy Announces Partnership with United Airlines
Epic Flight Academy is proud to announce its partnership with United Airlines in offering flight students the opportunity to participate in United Airlines’ Aviate Program. This program offers Epic flight students and flight instructors a direct pathway to become a pilot at United Airlines. Epic is a Part 141 FAA-certified flight school. U.S. citizens and […]
Lynx Air Launches Countdown to Ticket Sales with “Free Flights for a Year” Contest
Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline, Lynx Air (Lynx), has announced that tickets for its flights will go on sale on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Lynx’s countdown to ticket sales is kicking off today with a contest offering Canadians a chance to win free flights for a year, flying on Lynx’s fleet of brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft. […]
