Gevo, Inc. has announced a new fuel sales agreement with Alaska Airlines. The Agreement provides for Alaska Airlines to purchase 37 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years through Gevo’s future commercial operations. Gevo’s SAF deliveries are expected to begin in 2026. Alaska Airlines is a member of oneworld® global […]
Month: August 2022
2022 South Carolina Aviation Week Promotes Economic and Educational Impact of Aviation Industry
South Carolina Aviation Week is August 14-20, 2022. The South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating this week with a series of events that highlight the impact aviation has on economic development and educational initiatives. “The promotion of Aviation week helps develop intentional pathways for promoting interest in aviation […]
South Carolina Aviation Week Off to A Flying Start
South Carolina Aviation Week is in full swing with events each day through August 20th. The South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating this week with a series of events that highlight the impact aviation has on economic development and educational initiatives. South Carolina has six commercial service airports, […]
Australian Student Rocketry Director Named Youth Space Leader
USYD Rocketry Team Director Alison Lockley was named one of 2022’s Young Australian Space Leaders by the Australian Youth Aerospace Association (AYAA). Selected winners receive a scholarship providing them with the opportunity to attend the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) and the Space Generation Congress (SGC). Having recently led the Sydney team to win the annual […]
Catherine Cavagnaro and Ron Timmermans Inducted into Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Catherine Cavagnaro and Ron Timmermans were inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame during the 14th annual American Bonanza Society Member Dinner at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Administered by the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), inductees into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame represent individuals who have significantly contributed to aviation education and flight […]
Duke Robotics to Introduce IC Drone for Critical Infrastructure Maintenance
UAS Drone Corp. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Duke Airborne systems Ltd. (Duke Robotics), signed an agreement with the Israel Electric Corporation Ltd. (IEC), a public and 99% government-owned company that generates, transmits, and supplies electricity to all sectors of the State of Israel. Duke Robotics will introduce a first-of-its-kind robotic, drone-enabled system […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2023 State Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved $8.3 million for the fiscal year 2023 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $5.4 million for a variety of aviation safety initiatives, system planning, and air service development activities. It will also provide funding for airport development projects at […]
ATP Flight School and Wheels Up Announce Hiring Partnership and Accelerated Pathway for Graduates
ATP Flight School has formed a hiring partnership with Wheels Up Experience Inc., offering ATP graduates with a streamlined pathway to First Officer positions and long-term careers in aviation. Amid the growing demand for commercial pilots, the partnership allows Wheels Up to recruit from ATP’s student and instructor group of 2,400 pilots while providing ATP […]
UPS Pilots Ratify Two-Year Contract Extension
The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) announced that its members have overwhelmingly ratified a two-year pilot contract extension with United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS). UPS pilots approved the agreement with 90.72% voting in favor with 97.1% of those eligible participating in the balloting. The short-term extension provides for contractual improvements in pilot compensation and retirement. The […]
John Carver Joins Burrell Aviation as CEO
Burrell Aviation has announced John Carver as CEO, effective August 15, 2022. Carver, who brings over two decades of experience in logistics and aviation to the company, will oversee the development and expansion activities of Burrell Aviation as it continues to advance aviation-centric infrastructure at strategically located airports across the U.S. Most recently, Carver served […]
