Three general aviation airports in North Carolina will undergo improvements, thanks to grants they were awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA’s Airport Improvement Program Supplemental Discretionary Grants promote sustainability and resiliency. They will be used to make critical upgrades to the Davidson County Executive Airport, Wayne Executive Jetport, and the Hickory Regional Airport. […]
Month: September 2024
AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Hoverfly Spectre Tethered Drone
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies’ Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The platform is the first tethered drone to be verified as meeting the highest levels of cybersecurity and the supply chain requirements in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on either […]
Heart Aerospace Unveils First Full-Scale Demonstrator for 30-Seat Hybrid-Electric Airplane
Heart Aerospace, the Swedish hybrid-electric airplane maker, has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator airplane, marking a major milestone in the development of its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30. Built almost entirely in-house at Heart’s Gothenburg facilities, the demonstrator reflects the company’s strategy to simultaneously develop both the design and production processes. “Our industry is approaching […]
Airport Manager Position Available at False River Regional Airport
False River Regional Airport is seeking a highly motivated experienced individual for the position of Airport Manager. Individuals interested may send their resume to frapla30@bellsouth.net , subject Airport Manager Position, or by mail to: False River Regional Airport, ATTN: Airport Manager Position, P. O. Box 97, New Roads, LA 70760. Resumes are due by October […]
Lincoln College Group Purchases ALSIM AL250 Sim for Newark’s Air and Space Institute
ALSIM has shared that the AL250 simulator, recently purchased by Lincoln College Group, is now installed in the brand-new Air and Space Institute at Newark. Unveiled in June, this new training facility prepares students for careers in the aviation industry. The facility houses an Airbus A318 aircraft and several state-of-the-art simulators, including the AL250 equipped […]
VOICEBRAIN brings AI to the aviation industry and announces its CRADA agreement with Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
VoiceBrain is unveiling its patented platform to the aviation industry. VoiceBrain has also entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to integrate its advanced voice AI technology into the Oakland Transportation Security Administration (TSA) radio operations. This innovative solution is already operational at several airports, with a […]
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Authority Auctioning Off 3 Hangar Spaces
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Authority in Johnstown, PA, is currently auctioning off 3 hangar spaces, each for a 2-year hangar lease. These auctions are open to the public at municibid.com and start ending on Friday, September 20th. Pennsylvania residents are able to bid in these government auctions online, 24/7, on Municibid. Up for auction are 2-year […]
Lee County Port Authority Receives Environmental Award from Florida Airports Council
The Florida Airports Council (FAC) presented the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) with the 2024 J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award at its annual conference held in Miami. This award recognizes a FAC member airport for promoting, implementing or undertaking an environmental project or program that has a positive impact on the Florida Aviation System. The […]
NBAA Welcomes Industry Veteran Laura Everington as Director, Flight Operations and Regulations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that Laura Everington has joined the association as its director, flight operations and regulations. Everington brings extensive industry experience to NBAA. In her new role, she will act as the staff liaison to the Regulatory Issues Advisory Group (RIAG) and the International Operations Committee (IOC). She also […]
NASAO Concludes Successful 93rd Annual Convention, Announces 2024 Award Winners
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) concluded its 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Pittsburgh, held from September 7-11, 2024. With more than 380 attendees registered and representation from 39 states and territories, NASAO leadership dubbed the event a success. “NASAO’s 93rd annual meeting once again provided the opportunity for state aviation […]
