Not only is Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) classified as a National General Aviation Reliever Airport with over 500 based aircraft and 126,000 operations in 2024, it’s also an FAA-licensed Horizontal Launch Spaceport and is delivering real economic results. According to the latest Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, CASP generated a staggering $213 million […]
Month: March 2025
Christopher Roy Named MAC Director of Project Delivery
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Christopher Roy as director of project delivery for Airport Development following a national search. Roy will be responsible for executing a wide range of aviation-related construction programs across the MAC airport system, which includes Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities. […]
NBAA Names Five Industry Leaders to its Board, Advisory Council
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that FlightAware Founder and BakerVentures CEO Daniel Baker and 4AIR President Kennedy Ricci have been appointed to NBAA’s Board of Directors. Additionally, Clay Lacy Chief Commercial Officer Joe Barber, CAM; Avfuel Corporation Executive Vice President C.R. Sincock, II and Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Aviation […]
Freelancer.com Launches Moon Mascot Global Design Contest
Freelancer.com has announced the launch of the Moon Mascot: NASA Artemis II ZGI Design Challenge. Hosted by Freelancer.com on behalf of NASA, the global design challenge invites both adults and K12 school students to submit an original design for a zero-gravity indicator (ZGI), which are small items carried aboard spacecrafts that provide a visual indicator […]
DBIA’s 2025 Student Competition Showcases Progressive Design-Build in Airport Expansion Challenge
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has officially opened registration for the 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition, offering students nationwide the opportunity to showcase their design-build expertise in a fast-paced, real-world challenge. This annual competition, a cornerstone of DBIA’s student engagement efforts, prepares future industry leaders by providing hands-on experience with design-build best practices. Teams […]
AOPA Recognizes Top Flight Instructors, Schools in the Nation
Students and pilots submitted more than 2,500 reviews, sharing their thoughts on instructors and flight schools vying for annual Flight Training Experience Awards. The awards are part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program, which seeks to attract more people to flying and keep them engaged. Regional winners were notified in January and invited to Redbird Migration […]
Full Charge Ahead for Electric Flying Boats to Take Off in the UK
Photo above – Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane operator since the 1950s, is investing in the future with the all-electric Noemi from Elfly. The UK’s only commercial seaplane service has committed to leading the way in a new generation of zero-emission, electrically powered passenger carrying aircraft. Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane […]
Connico Expands Cost Estimating Expertise with Two New Team Members
Connico has welcomed two new team members: Muhilan Subramanian as analyst II and Tarang Kumar as cost specialist. Their expertise will strengthen Connico’s ability to guide projects with sharper cost insights and smarter strategies, ensuring clients make informed decisions at every stage of the construction process. Subramanian holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering […]
ALSIM Provides Cirrus with New SR Series G7 Simulator
ALSIM has delivered a new Cirrus SR Series G7 simulator to serve as a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 aircraft for advanced flight training. This new addition caters to the training needs of Cirrus pilots at Cirrus Training Centers. The ALSIM ALSR G7 is a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 SR22 […]
ACEA, NARTP, and Applied Research Associates Partner to Lead the $140 Million Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies Proposal
The Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA), the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park (NARTP), and Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), partnered to submit a market survey/response for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed $140 million Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT). Together, the partnership continues to strengthen New Jersey’s position as the premier hub for […]
