On Tuesday, the Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Response Center at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina was dedicated. The facility was built to support the organization’s two largest cargo aircraft—a Douglas DC-8 and a newly acquired Boeing 757. The more than 62,000-square-foot response center includes a 55,000-square-foot hangar, office space, and the capacity […]
Month: September 2023
Textron Aviation Proudly Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence at the Greensboro Service Center
Textron Aviation is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its factory-owned service center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Located at Piedmont Triad International Airport, this facility supports customers in the mid-Atlantic region and provides quality maintenance and modification services from a dedicated team of experts. Employees marked the milestone anniversary with a celebration event earlier this month. […]
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Camera Aircraft, Other Show-Debut Airplanes to be Part of NBAA-BACE Aircraft Displays
With less than a month to go before the 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) comes to Las Vegas, organizers are finalizing plans for aircraft displays – both at Henderson Executive Airport (HND), and inside the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) – each of which will include aircraft new to the show and […]
The National Aviation Hall of Fame Presents Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award to NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Team
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that the prestigious Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award was presented to NASA’s Mars Helicopter Team in recognition of their groundbreaking achievements in aerospace innovation and exploration. The Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award is bestowed upon individuals or groups who have displayed exceptional dedication, creativity, […]
Textron Aviation Announces Confirmed Order for First 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Aircraft from Surf Air Mobility
Textron Aviation has announced that Surf Air Mobility Inc. has confirmed its order and paid the deposit for the first 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to be purchased under its previously announced initial fleet order of up to 100 aircraft with options for 50 additional aircraft. Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to begin […]
Second Tecnam P2012 Lands in Hawaii
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM has announced the delivery of the first two P2012 Traveller aircraft to Pacific Air Charter Inc. in Hawaii. Following the delivery of the first aircraft in August 2023, this second aircraft took off from Santa Maria (SMX) California and arrived in Honolulu (HNL) after a 14h 57m flight over the sea. With […]
NATA’s New Brand Reinforces Mission as Aviation Business Advocates
Since its founding in 1940, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has stood for professionalism, action, and partnership in aviation with its mission to provide a voice for aviation business, advocate for the unique needs of its members, and protect an essential industry. Incorporating these principles, the organization has updated its branding and shortened its […]
PASSUR Completes Migration to AWS, Will Benefit Airports and Airlines
PASSUR Aerospace (PASSUR) has announced the completion of its systems migration onto Amazon Web Services (AWS), allowing PASSUR to continually expand its aviation data services and collaborative decision-making tools for airports and airlines. PASSUR will now join the AWS Partner Network (APN) as an independent services vendor (ISV). “The migration to AWS provides numerous benefits […]
IDOT Announces Airport of the Year Awards
Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviation system, six airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented today during the Illinois Public Airports Association Fall Conference in Galena. “Illinois serves as the nexus of North America’s transportation network, with aviation playing a key […]
Cirrus Aircraft Celebrates its Innovation Center Grand Opening in Duluth
Cirrus Aircraft announced the grand opening of its Innovation Center located at its headquarters at the Duluth International Airport (KDLH) in Minnesota. The Innovation Center is dedicated to the development of the next-generation innovation that supports Cirrus Aircraft’s products and services while preserving the mission they serve and making personal aviation more approachable. Cirrus Aircraft […]
