More than 250 Oklahoma high school aerospace students joined legislators, industry leaders, and military aviators at the Oklahoma State Capitol on April 2 for the 2025 AERO Oklahoma, a day designed to celebrate the state’s continued aerospace growth. Presented by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, the event provided students with the opportunity to […]
Month: April 2025
Rutland CAP Squadron to Host Open House
Photo above – C/SSgt Ethan Bishop in the front seat on his first Glider Orientation Flight with Lt Col Mark Farley. Credit: TSgt Jeremy Bishop, Rutland Vt. The Civil Air Patrol’s Rutland Squadron will be hosting an Open House on Thursday April 17th from 6pm to 8pm at the squadron headquarters at the Rutland Airport. […]
BRINC Secures $75 Million, Forms Strategic Alliance with Motorola Solutions to Scale Production and Use of 911 Response Drones
BRINC announced today that it has raised $75 million in new funding. This capital will be used to accelerate the development and production of BRINC’s lifesaving drone technology. The financing was led by Index Ventures, marking their continued conviction in BRINC following their participation in the company’s prior two funding rounds. Motorola Solutions also joined […]
The Weather Company Launches Maverick™ Dispatch to Turn Weather Intelligence into Operational Advantages
The Weather Company has launched Maverick™ Dispatch, a global weather and flight tracking solution that transforms how aviation dispatchers handle mission-critical weather and operational data. The SaaS-based platform, already in use by Breeze Airways and Horizon Air, combines industry-leading forecast technology and expertise with artificial intelligence to help airlines anticipate and respond to weather-related challenges, […]
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Acquires Fleet Canada Inc.
Last week De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) announced that it had acquired all of the shares of Fleet Canada Inc. (Fleet) of Fort Erie, Ontario. Fleet is a current supplier of parts and aerostructures for De Havilland Canada as well as a number of other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The company operates in a […]
Pensacola International Airport Launches TransformPNS.com to Showcase the Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) has announced the launch of TransformPNS.com, a dedicated and dynamic website providing the latest updates, project details, and community engagement opportunities for the Airport’s Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program. The website serves as a central hub for passengers, stakeholders, and the public to stay informed about this transformative initiative that will […]
Ricky Smith Assumes Leadership as General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson
A dynamic new chapter in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s (ATL) storied legacy began last week as Ricky Smith assumed the role of general manager, bringing his leadership and vision to the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. Smith brings over three decades of aviation management experience, having previously served as executive director and CEO of […]
Shannetta R. Griffin Named New Executive Director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has named Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. as the Executive Director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), overseeing the management, operations and maintenance to ensure the safety of Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport and the state’s regional aviation assistance program. She has more than […]
AUVSI Responds to China’s Sanctions on U.S. Drone Companies
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has issued a statement in response to the People’s Republic of China’s decision to add 11 U.S. drone manufacturers to its “Unreliable Entity List” and impose export controls on 16 more companies, several of which are AUVSI members. These actions, alongside China’s recent ban on rare earth […]
Palm Springs Police Department Expands Drone Responder Program with MatrixSpace Radar Network
MatrixSpace has announced that the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) has expanded its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, establishing the largest first responder agency coverage area (37 square miles) monitored by radar sensors instead of humans in the United States. The PSPD’s program expansion was made possible with multiple remote drone launch points across […]
