Photo above – Senior Third Place – Carol Chen Today, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), in partnership with National Aeronautic Association, announced the names of winners of the 2022 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest. This year, NASAO received over 160 pieces of art from 15 participating states. The annual contest is part […]
Month: March 2022
Cessna SkyCourier Twin Utility Turboprop Earns FAA Type Certification
Textron Aviation announced the Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification for the new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop Cessna SkyCourier. Using a clean-sheet design and advanced manufacturing processes, the high-wing aircraft’s production line is underway, and the first unit will soon enter the market with launch customer FedEx Express. The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and produced […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Launches Aviation Education Grant Program
The Division of Aeronautics has announced the launch of the 2022 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application process is currently open to eligible candidates with a deadline of May 1st, 2022, for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives in Colorado that have […]
AIR Partners with FlyOnE to Accelerate Personal eVTOL Aviation Adoption in Australia
AIR, creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, announced its partnership with Australia’s FlyOnE, a pioneer of goods and services in the emerging green transport market and a leading supplier of electric aircraft. The partnership also marks the launch of the AIR Brand Ambassador (ABA) program, enabling strategic partners around the world the opportunity to […]
NBAA Policy Priorities Included in Fiscal Year 2022 Government Spending Bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed congressional passage of the fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriations bill, which supports programs critical to aviation safety and advances the industry’s commitment to growth and sustainability. Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, the $1.5 trillion bipartisan spending package ensures funding for the federal government […]
North Dakota Aero Commission Names Commercial Service and GA Airport of the Year Awards
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, in partnership with the Airport Association of North Dakota, has announced the winners of the 2021 North Dakota Airport of the Year Awards: 2021 North Dakota Commercial Service Airport of the Year: Grand Forks International Airport 2021 North Dakota General Aviation Airport of the Year: Hillsboro Regional Airport The awards […]
Five Oklahoma High Schools Lead Aviation Education Charge, Named Schools of Excellence
There is a grass-roots aeronautics movement taking off in Oklahoma classrooms, and the aviation and aerospace industry is counting on an innovative program to reach new heights. The 4-year “You Can Fly” High School Curriculum developed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is being adopted by independent school districts at a record pace […]
FAA Announces Application Period for LAANC Service Suppliers
The Federal Aviation Administration will open the application period to become an FAA Approved Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Service Supplier for the FAA’s Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) on May 2, 2022. LAANC is a collaboration between the FAA and the drone industry that enables the safe integration of drones into the nation’s […]
GAMA Welcomes Two New Memberships
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of UAV Turbines and Zipline as Associate Members EPIC. UAV Turbines is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and was founded in 2014. They are focused on the research, design and development of micro-turbines for use in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) propulsion systems and portable ground power applications. […]
Skyway Joins Global UTM Association (GUTMA)
Skyway has announced its collaboration with the Global UTM Association, better known as GUTMA. With a likely massive drone ecosystem soon to emerge, this collaboration proves timely in its ability to provide the fundamental building blocks of the ever evolving and technologically based consumer market. Skyway, an air traffic navigation Provider of Services for Urban […]
