Flytrex, today announced the launch of its drone delivery service in Granbury, Texas, just outside of Dallas-Fort Worth. As part of the Texas launch, Flytrex will be expanding its partnership with Brinker International (home of Chili’s® Grill & Bar, Maggiano’s Little Italy® and two virtual brands – It’s Just Wings and Maggiano’s Italian Classics), delivering […]
Month: March 2022
Walt, Ginger Woltosz Establish Bessie Coleman Scholarships to Support Auburn Aviation Students
A newly established scholarship fund in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University will honor an aviation legend by supporting the next generation of aviation leaders. The Bessie Coleman Annual Scholarship, established by Walt and Ginger Woltosz, will be awarded to Auburn students in professional flight and aviation management. Their annual gift of $100,000 […]
Condor Airlines Returning to Phoenix Sky harbor International Airport
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport looks forward to welcoming Condor Airlines back to Phoenix. Beginning May 21, Condor Airlines will resume its nonstop Phoenix-Frankfurt flight. The service will operate two days a week from May through September. Condor, which began nonstop seasonal service from Phoenix in […]
AOPA Honors Aviation Excellence at Sixth-Annual R.A. “Bob” Hoover Awards
Photo above – R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy recipient, Wally Funk is recognized by AOPA President Mark Baker. Photos by David Tulis. Wally Funk has carved a career of trailblazing firsts. A true aviation pioneer, she may be best known to many for her recent journey into space on a Blue Origin rocket, but many years and […]
Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022 Confirmed for November at Al Bateen Executive Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports officially announced that Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022 will be held from November 1 – 3, 2022 at Al Bateen Executive Airport, the only dedicated general and business aviation airport in the Middle East. Air Expo 2022 is a unique platform that brings together general aviation and aerospace industry leaders and seasoned […]
The National Aviation Hall of Fame Receives Grant from the Ohio History Fund
The Board of Trustees are pleased to share that the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has been awarded $16,000 from the Ohio History Fund, a grant program of the Ohio History Connection. With these funds, the NAHF is providing immersive and engaging experiences in their state-of-the-art facility in Dayton. The generous $16,000 grant supports […]
Flagship Valor: American Airlines Debuts Flying Tribute to Medal of Honor Recipients
Last week on National Medal of Honor Day, American Airlines debuted a new livery dedicated to recipients of the Medal of Honor. Flagship Valor — an Airbus A321 aircraft with a special wrap — is a flying tribute dedicated to recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for military valor in action. The […]
NBAA Welcomes Senate Legislation to Support Advanced Air Mobility Development
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen applauded U.S. Senate passage of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Coordination and Leadership Act (S. 516), a bill that will facilitate the creation of policies, procedures and programs to support the integration of this emerging aviation sector into the country’s transportation infrastructure. “AAM is expanding […]
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson Honored with NBAA American Spirit Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson, who will retire effective March 31, received the association’s 2022 American Spirit Award for his incomparable achievements in advancing America’s aviation interests. The award was presented today by the association’s Board of Directors. “Steve embodies leadership, integrity and love of […]
Landrum & Brown Appoints Rob Adams as New President
Global aviation consulting firm Landrum & Brown has appointed a new president, Rob Adams, effective April 1, 2022. Adams has been with L&B since 1995 and currently serves as Executive Vice President. He has played a key role in some of the firm’s highest-profile projects across the United States, including preparations for the Sustainable Airport […]