State, federal and local officials officially announced Tuesday at the North Carolina Global TransPark, a complex will be constructed that the U.S. Navy will use to maintain and repair C-130 and the HH 60W military aircraft. Officials with the N.C. Global TransPark, the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region and the U.S. Navy made […]
Month: June 2024
Mike Trout Reflects on Career at MDOT Office of Aeronautics
After 13 years of service as the Executive Administrator for the Michigan Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics, Mike Trout is retiring effective July 5, 2024. He began his state service in 2011 after serving in various roles in the aviation industry. Mike was initially attracted to aviation, because the industry has always been about innovation and […]
Sedona Airport Adds SAF to List of Sustainable Initiatives
The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority (SOCAA) has announced that the Sedona Airport through its Fixed Base Operator (FBO), Red Rock Aviation, received its first load of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on the 5th of June and will begin sales of jet fuel that includes a blend of that fuel. SAF is a blended jet fuel […]
CRISALION Mobility Reaches Pre-Sale Agreement with iJet for 10 Integrity eVTOLs
CRISALION Mobility, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions that are efficient, safe and sustainable, and iJet Aviation, which specialises in integrated aircraft management, signed a cooperation agreement last night to develop the air mobility sector in the province of Malaga. Under the agreement, CRISALION Mobility completed the pre-sale […]
Aviation/Airspace Needs Plenary Session Part of 2024 WRP Principals’ Meeting
Senior leaders from state, federal and Tribal agencies gathered in for the 2024 Western Regional Partnership’s (WRP) Principals’ Meeting in Beaver Creek, Colorado. This was the first WRP Principals’ Meeting in Colorado and was considered a great success. WRP Co-Chairs Dr. Annalise Blum, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, DOI; Mr. Ron Tickle, Deputy Assistant […]
Aerospace Education Leader Joins the Oldest National Aviation Organization
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that the Cosmosphere, a world-class aerospace educational resource, is the NAA’s first Institutional Member. This partnership strengthens the NAA’s mission and works to enhance the Cosmosphere’s educational resources and industry connections. “The NAA is the oldest national aviation organization in the US, with a mission of advancing the […]
Etihad Cargo Expands European Freighter Network with Launch of Madrid
Etihad Cargo is launching a new freighter route to Madrid starting 15 July 2024, operating two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights, enhancing its European network and supporting e-commerce connectivity from Asia to Europe. The new route, which adds over 200 tons of cargo capacity, highlights Madrid’s strategic importance as a significant fashion destination in Europe […]
Norse Atlantic Announces Tyler Pierce as Head of Sales US
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced Tyler Pierce as Head of Sales US. The role will focus on strengthening current travel trade agreements while seeking new opportunities to work closely with the trade to ensure that Norse Atlantic is reaching and engaging a wider customer base. Pierce is a seasoned professional responsible for Norse Atlantic Airways’ […]
NBAA Questions FAA’s Plan for New Rules on Flights Critical to Communities
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is questioning the rationale for a government plan to develop far-reaching new regulations, on alleged safety grounds, for certain on-demand public charter carriers that are often key to aviation service in small communities. The plan, announced yesterday by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials, applies to public charter operators regulated […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $385,130 in Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grants
Photo above – The Burlington-Kit Carson Airport received an $1,800 Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grant to upgrade its flight simulator. Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, the simulator is available for public use. The Colorado Aeronautical Board approved just over $385,000 in Colorado Aviation Education and Workforce Development grants. The grants were awarded on […]
